Baby's Room

The baby's room colors were inspired from the yarn of these slippers. Actually, I knitted a poncho out of the yarn and these are the slippers to match.


While I was away on spring break, Wes painted away! He also painted the hallway so now every room in our house has new paint on it. It looks great! Nice and fresh and less trashy trailer feel.


We are using the dresser that came with our house in Oyama. It is the perfect baby dresser!

Finally, a crib really makes the room feel like a baby's room. We were given the crib from a friend in town who's kids have outgrown it. She also gave us the playpen which has hardly been used.



The baby is sure moving a lot. I even saw the movement from the outside today. That was neat. I don't think that I've grown much since the last picture. The growth seems to come in spurts, sometimes overnight. So, we'll see what tomorrow brings.

I feel great. A little bit of back soreness, but not bad. I just feel pregnant, 'cause I've got this belly sticking out all day. It's all good.

23 Weeks

23 Weeks and Counting! And a new maternity outfit. We had another doctor's appointment last week. Everything is looking good. I'm gaining weight, surprise, surprise. The baby's heartbeat is 136 beats per minute. The results from the ultrasound show no abnormalities. Everything is great. Our next visit will be with our midwife in Nelson in May.


We have attended all of our prenatal classes. We learned a lot and have a lot of information still to go through. We watched videos of births, breastfeeding and infant soothing techniques. Yesterday at our last class we met a new family who described their birthing story as well as other stories. Their baby is 3 months old. Overall, the class was very informative for getting us ready for labor and a baby.


Wes is reading books to my stomach in the evenings and the baby is responding with movements. It's a good chance for the baby to hear Wes' voice after hearing mine all day. Wes can feel some of the movements now, however they are simply movements and go definite kicks or elbows yet.

Our baby room is starting to look like a cozy place. I'll post pictures of it next time. We have been given a crib and set it up. Plus a dresser that we already had and a shelving unit.


The dogs are curious about the babies room and the crib. When they sniffed the room, I told them that it was for the baby in my stomach and pointed to it. They seem to get it, as if they already know what's going on.


Spring is here. The snow is melting fast. This weekend has been glorious with 20 degree sunshine. We are building a chicken coop and doing some spring clean up/gardening. Have a great weekend.

21 weeks and 4 days - Belly shots

Wow! I am shocked to see these pictures too. The belly has sure done some growing. I made it to the maternity shop just in time to fit some decent clothes! The maternity clothes actually accentuate the belly too. Oh well.


I have been able to feel the baby move since the day before my ultrasound. And the movements are becoming more pronounced every day. Wes still can't feel anything though.



While I was away on spring break, Wes painted the baby's room and the hallway. It looks awesome. He also made us a new closet. What a handy guy! It definetely gets us more excited with every step further we take to be ready for this baby. I will post pictures next time.

My spring break was fun! Vancouver to Kelowna to Okotoks to Edmonton, back to Okotoks and then home again. Lots of driving, but lots of visiting too. Erin showed me all the ropes on how to care for an infant with 6 week old Everett and took me to some great consignment shops in the Calgary area. I picked up tons of baby clothes and some other odds and ends. I registered at Babies r us, and at Bobebe. I also made the big purchase of a carseat and a stroller.

Erin, Everett and Keegan came with me to Fort Saskatchewan to visit my brother Ian, Sister in law Chris and adorable nieces Morgan and Payton. We had a great time visiting, relaxing and having a fun filled Easter. Keegan gets along very well with Morgan and Payton. It was hard for them to say good bye.

I'm back to the grind with school, however after 2 weeks away I feel very rested and ready to be back. I think the students feel that way too.

I went to a yoga class tonight which has made me feel refreshed and relaxed. It's nice to get back to yoga again. I'm off to bed.