Mommy Gamgee and her Halfling
Isn't she beautiful and don't the Mrs. and Mr. look so happy?
Monday, November 29, 2010
Halfling Pictures...
Mommy Gamgee and her Halfling
Isn't she beautiful and don't the Mrs. and Mr. look so happy?
Sunday, November 28, 2010
The Halfling is here!!!!!!!!!
Kristin from Dragondreamer's Lair
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Hobbit-ish Potpurri: The Countdown Is On!
Hey Humble Readers...
So, remember all that stuff I got done on Monday? LOL! Well, apparently I overdid it. Yesterday was a complete write off in terms of getting my big ol' backside off the couch. My energy levels yesterday allowed for exactly two things... cooking supper and going to see Harry Potter.
*****
Harry Potter was great! It's been at least a year since I reread the book, so there were a few spots where I was left going 'huh?', but overall, I thought that they did a good job of it. The director definitely caught the desperation of the whole situation. There were a couple of jacka$$es in front of us who were killing themselves laughing at the end (and if you've seen it, you know the part I mean)... while I'm trying not to cry. Funniest thing... there was a spot where I ended up being startled pretty good (yes I jumped) by something on the screen, and apparently the Halfling got freaked out too. He/she jumped inside me and then couldn't chill out. Hilarious!
*****
My mom is on the road today, driving 12+ hours by herself, through the mountains so that she can be here with us tomorrow. I would greatly appreciate any prayers and good thoughts you could send her way, for safety and easy travels. Thankfully, the road conditions look good, and there isn't much snow expected on her route today.
*****
Today is my day to get the last of the last things done. I'm going to finish decorating the house for Christmas (it's never taken me this long before!), going to get a haircut this afternoon, hit the grocery store, and do some tidying up around the house. Tonight I just want to relax with my Beloved and not obsess about things that aren't done.
*****
I know this isn't a great attitude to have, but considering that I've been pretty good through this GD mess, I'm letting myself have a few things today that I haven't allowed in a long time. Chips, a donut (not a Krispy Kreme, but as close as I can get) is scheduled for dessert tonight, and I have a Co.ke Zero in hand as I write this.
*****
Barring some sort of crazy rush on the L&D ward in the next 18 hours, this is my last post before our Halfling joins us. I hope all of you south of the border have a wonderful Thanksgiving! And be safe if you go out on Black Friday... no shopping casualties allowed! :)
So, remember all that stuff I got done on Monday? LOL! Well, apparently I overdid it. Yesterday was a complete write off in terms of getting my big ol' backside off the couch. My energy levels yesterday allowed for exactly two things... cooking supper and going to see Harry Potter.
*****
Harry Potter was great! It's been at least a year since I reread the book, so there were a few spots where I was left going 'huh?', but overall, I thought that they did a good job of it. The director definitely caught the desperation of the whole situation. There were a couple of jacka$$es in front of us who were killing themselves laughing at the end (and if you've seen it, you know the part I mean)... while I'm trying not to cry. Funniest thing... there was a spot where I ended up being startled pretty good (yes I jumped) by something on the screen, and apparently the Halfling got freaked out too. He/she jumped inside me and then couldn't chill out. Hilarious!
*****
My mom is on the road today, driving 12+ hours by herself, through the mountains so that she can be here with us tomorrow. I would greatly appreciate any prayers and good thoughts you could send her way, for safety and easy travels. Thankfully, the road conditions look good, and there isn't much snow expected on her route today.
*****
Today is my day to get the last of the last things done. I'm going to finish decorating the house for Christmas (it's never taken me this long before!), going to get a haircut this afternoon, hit the grocery store, and do some tidying up around the house. Tonight I just want to relax with my Beloved and not obsess about things that aren't done.
*****
I know this isn't a great attitude to have, but considering that I've been pretty good through this GD mess, I'm letting myself have a few things today that I haven't allowed in a long time. Chips, a donut (not a Krispy Kreme, but as close as I can get) is scheduled for dessert tonight, and I have a Co.ke Zero in hand as I write this.
*****
Barring some sort of crazy rush on the L&D ward in the next 18 hours, this is my last post before our Halfling joins us. I hope all of you south of the border have a wonderful Thanksgiving! And be safe if you go out on Black Friday... no shopping casualties allowed! :)
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Milestones (Part the Third): 400 Posts
Good Morning Humble Readers...
mile·stone
n.
- A stone marker set up on a roadside to indicate the distance in miles from a given point.
- An important event, as in a person's career, the history of a nation, or the advancement of knowledge in a field; a turning point.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2006 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
It's been just over two years since I wrote my first post on this blog.
At that time, I had no idea about the ALI community. I had no followers. I hadn't connected with anyone in the blogosphere. It was a week after my first miscarriage and I just needed a space to pour out the grief and pain I was feeling.
I wrote a couple of posts at that time, and then let my little hobbit-hole languish for two or three months, until I found myself in exactly the same place... dealing with the grief of another miscarriage. A friend from the ttc message board I frequented encouraged me to go back to my blog... to write, to connect, to tell my story. So I did... and am I ever glad.
In this 'place' I have found hope, courage, friendship, support, tears, and laughter. I hope that I have offered the same.
It seems fitting to me that I am hitting this particular milestone now, just a couple of days before we will meet this long awaited, immensely longed for an prayed for Halfling.
Each of these 400 posts represents a step on this road... whether it's been a cycle update, rant, show & tell, meme, ICLW intro, recipe, or just some random ramblings.
This journey doesn't end with the arrival of our precious Halfling, but it is a very important place on this road. Who knows where the next 100, 400, or even 1000 posts will lead?
All that is certain is that I know that I am not journeying alone. And for that, and for all of you, I am incredibly thankful!
mile·stone
n.
- A stone marker set up on a roadside to indicate the distance in miles from a given point.
- An important event, as in a person's career, the history of a nation, or the advancement of knowledge in a field; a turning point.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2006 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
It's been just over two years since I wrote my first post on this blog.
At that time, I had no idea about the ALI community. I had no followers. I hadn't connected with anyone in the blogosphere. It was a week after my first miscarriage and I just needed a space to pour out the grief and pain I was feeling.
I wrote a couple of posts at that time, and then let my little hobbit-hole languish for two or three months, until I found myself in exactly the same place... dealing with the grief of another miscarriage. A friend from the ttc message board I frequented encouraged me to go back to my blog... to write, to connect, to tell my story. So I did... and am I ever glad.
In this 'place' I have found hope, courage, friendship, support, tears, and laughter. I hope that I have offered the same.
It seems fitting to me that I am hitting this particular milestone now, just a couple of days before we will meet this long awaited, immensely longed for an prayed for Halfling.
Each of these 400 posts represents a step on this road... whether it's been a cycle update, rant, show & tell, meme, ICLW intro, recipe, or just some random ramblings.
This journey doesn't end with the arrival of our precious Halfling, but it is a very important place on this road. Who knows where the next 100, 400, or even 1000 posts will lead?
All that is certain is that I know that I am not journeying alone. And for that, and for all of you, I am incredibly thankful!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Week 39: Can We Say 'Nesting'?
Good Afternoon Humble Readers!
Today's been busy so far, but I'm feeling good about it. I went to my chiropractor, made a pot of soup, washed the bathroom towels, put away some hang to dry laundry, ordered our tickets for HP for tomorrow night, made 3 dozen shortbread cookies and 3 dozen meatballs, cleaned the bathroom & kitchen, cancelled my U/S that was scheduled for Thursday, and made some progress on decorating the house for Christmas. I don't know where all this energy came from, but I'm taking advantage of it.
A minor frustration on the GD front... I am almost certainly going to be done with insulin by the end of this coming weekend. BUT I have had to shell out for testing strips ($70), needles ($25), and a full prescription for my Humulin-N ($20) this week. Grrrrr... I know we'll get 80% back with our insurance, but still it sucks.
Here's the last of my weekly updates... hard to believe we're here.
How far along? 39w0d
Maternity clothes? I've switched over to some of my bulky winter sweaters this week in deference to the cold weather. They don't look all that great, but at least I'm staying warm. Nursing bras arrived finally...
Body Oddities? My joints are cracking and popping like mad. Lots of pressure in my groin. Occasional mild nausea and diarrhea. Definitely lost part of my mucous plug the other day (TMI - it looked like the biggest clump of ewcm EVER). Nothing really in the contraction department, just some low-grade menstrual types of cramps. My pre-existing stretch marks are getting really dark. My weight has gone up a bit in the last couple of days, but I've been getting lax in my low-carb/low-sugar endeavours, so that probably explains at least part of it.
Sleep? Not sleeping well at night most of the time, but I'm not as tired during the day. I think it's the nesting instinct kicking in. I've had a bit more energy the last few days.
Best moment this week? Not a specific moment, but more of a feeling. I feel ready for this little one to make his/her appearance.
Worst moment? Getting my membranes stripped was no fun. And just the general achiness from when I overdo it.
Movement? Seems to have picked back up. He/she's been moving a lot again. We killed an hour the other day just watching my belly move. It's insane. I can't believe I only have a few more days of feeling it.
Food cravings? Ok... here's the ridiculous thing. I want a Kri.spy Kr.eme donut more than anything. The closest KK store? Two hours away. And no, my fellow Canadians, Timmy's just won't do. Other than that, I'm just hungry ALL THE TIME!
Rings? Off... and they'll be staying off now for a while. I tried them on the other day, and they do fit, I'm still just scared of them getting stuck on my finger. Soon enough I'll have them back on.
Gender? Not going to find out, but I think it's a boy. According to the poll on the right, you guys are pretty split on it. Only one vote difference...
Intense Dreams? Okay, the craziest delivery dream of the week... I dreamt that I was sitting on the couch and I could feel the baby moving around inside me. The Halfling pressed his/her foot against my belly and I could grab onto the heel. Then all of a sudden, I was able to start pulling his/her foot, then the leg, then a little backside out RIGHT THRU MY BELLY! Now here's where it gets really weird... I heard my Beloved coming down the hall, and I was worried that he would be upset that he missed the birth, so I pushed the baby back inside, and my stomach sealed over. Absolutely insane!
Medical Concerns? High blood pressure (on 50mg Trandate/Lobetalol, 3 times a day), Gestational Diabetes (actually doing really well, except for the occasional low), on prescription Zan.tac for heartburn. Being induced on November 25th.
What I miss? Sleep, free and easy movement, being able to go more than an hour without having to pee.
What I look forward to? My mom getting here on Wednesday, meeting this little person, not having to poke myself with needles several times a day (the bruises from my insulin are disgusting... should be off insulin by 72 hours after delivery), not having to pee on little strips of paper every morning (to check my ketones).
Emotional State? This is interesting. I alternate between mild anxiety and total excitement. There is a part of me that is honestly still waiting for the other shoe to drop. Every movement reassures me a little bit more, but that worried little voice is still there.
Today's been busy so far, but I'm feeling good about it. I went to my chiropractor, made a pot of soup, washed the bathroom towels, put away some hang to dry laundry, ordered our tickets for HP for tomorrow night, made 3 dozen shortbread cookies and 3 dozen meatballs, cleaned the bathroom & kitchen, cancelled my U/S that was scheduled for Thursday, and made some progress on decorating the house for Christmas. I don't know where all this energy came from, but I'm taking advantage of it.
A minor frustration on the GD front... I am almost certainly going to be done with insulin by the end of this coming weekend. BUT I have had to shell out for testing strips ($70), needles ($25), and a full prescription for my Humulin-N ($20) this week. Grrrrr... I know we'll get 80% back with our insurance, but still it sucks.
Here's the last of my weekly updates... hard to believe we're here.
How far along? 39w0d
Maternity clothes? I've switched over to some of my bulky winter sweaters this week in deference to the cold weather. They don't look all that great, but at least I'm staying warm. Nursing bras arrived finally...
Body Oddities? My joints are cracking and popping like mad. Lots of pressure in my groin. Occasional mild nausea and diarrhea. Definitely lost part of my mucous plug the other day (TMI - it looked like the biggest clump of ewcm EVER). Nothing really in the contraction department, just some low-grade menstrual types of cramps. My pre-existing stretch marks are getting really dark. My weight has gone up a bit in the last couple of days, but I've been getting lax in my low-carb/low-sugar endeavours, so that probably explains at least part of it.
Sleep? Not sleeping well at night most of the time, but I'm not as tired during the day. I think it's the nesting instinct kicking in. I've had a bit more energy the last few days.
Best moment this week? Not a specific moment, but more of a feeling. I feel ready for this little one to make his/her appearance.
Worst moment? Getting my membranes stripped was no fun. And just the general achiness from when I overdo it.
Movement? Seems to have picked back up. He/she's been moving a lot again. We killed an hour the other day just watching my belly move. It's insane. I can't believe I only have a few more days of feeling it.
Food cravings? Ok... here's the ridiculous thing. I want a Kri.spy Kr.eme donut more than anything. The closest KK store? Two hours away. And no, my fellow Canadians, Timmy's just won't do. Other than that, I'm just hungry ALL THE TIME!
Rings? Off... and they'll be staying off now for a while. I tried them on the other day, and they do fit, I'm still just scared of them getting stuck on my finger. Soon enough I'll have them back on.
Gender? Not going to find out, but I think it's a boy. According to the poll on the right, you guys are pretty split on it. Only one vote difference...
Intense Dreams? Okay, the craziest delivery dream of the week... I dreamt that I was sitting on the couch and I could feel the baby moving around inside me. The Halfling pressed his/her foot against my belly and I could grab onto the heel. Then all of a sudden, I was able to start pulling his/her foot, then the leg, then a little backside out RIGHT THRU MY BELLY! Now here's where it gets really weird... I heard my Beloved coming down the hall, and I was worried that he would be upset that he missed the birth, so I pushed the baby back inside, and my stomach sealed over. Absolutely insane!
Medical Concerns? High blood pressure (on 50mg Trandate/Lobetalol, 3 times a day), Gestational Diabetes (actually doing really well, except for the occasional low), on prescription Zan.tac for heartburn. Being induced on November 25th.
What I miss? Sleep, free and easy movement, being able to go more than an hour without having to pee.
What I look forward to? My mom getting here on Wednesday, meeting this little person, not having to poke myself with needles several times a day (the bruises from my insulin are disgusting... should be off insulin by 72 hours after delivery), not having to pee on little strips of paper every morning (to check my ketones).
Emotional State? This is interesting. I alternate between mild anxiety and total excitement. There is a part of me that is honestly still waiting for the other shoe to drop. Every movement reassures me a little bit more, but that worried little voice is still there.
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