Wednesday 30 April 2014

He's home! time for the weirdest summer...ever!



Well, he's home! 

But this little one is missing his grandma time (and all the ice cream that comes with it) 
 
Some highlights of his trip that grandma so generously shared via text message... 

 
 
 
 
 

And that's just the highlights. I can't even begin to explain how greatful we are for this last month of help we have had. 
 
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T had his first day as "Mr Mom" yesterday. I even got a visit from them at work! I came home to a clean kitchen and dinner on the table. Then we went to the park! I think it's going to be a great summer. 

Work has been going well. It's just like I remember it... Work. But some adult interaction beyond "honey, does he smell like poop to you?" Has been nice. 

BC2.0 is a busy boy too. Since 14 weeks I have felt little jabs that now, at 22 weeks are full on kicks and rolls and constant reminders that I'm not alone. ever.

My body is also growing rapidly. While still embracing my pregnancy and everything that goes with it... I need to get out more and move my body. Old stretch marks from my last pregnancy and even my youth, are looking rather "at capacity" and I'm getting less and less comfortable in my maternity jeans. only halfway through my pregnancy, this is not a welcomed realisation.
 
 
I feel like I'm retaining a lot of water already. Drinking is a major challenge for me, and it's probably not helping that I suck at drinking, as I fearfully try to slide my wedding rings off at night. 
 

I have moved from tums to extra strength Zantac, on the suggestion of my doctor and some friendly's who read my blog and offer great advice. :) the problem I run into now, is that when I take the Zantac, it makes the acid in my stomach less... a good thing for heartburn.. not a good thing if you are trying to...you know... digest food? So ive had a couple of times in the last week or two where I see my lunch in its original form... 5-7 hours after ive eaten it. Glorious.
 
 
I need to think of a good way to get a belly shot without looking like a total tool. I miss my tripod and need to pull it out when i come home from work.

sigh

but, here is a 22.5 week belly in all its bathroom glory!

 
The weirdest summer ever continues.
 
its really set up to be a nice summer, but not at all one I ever saw myself being in. Me, pregnant and working. my husband, a stay at home dad.
 
oh, and did I mention were going to Disneyland? ;)
 
 
xx - r.
 
 




Monday 14 April 2014

Drumroll please!



Well, there ya have it folks.

the little human inside of me is  BOY!

2 boys under two? YIKES!

Unfortunately, T couldn't be there when I found out

so

when I saw him next

 I gave him an envelope

inside, it had a hot dog.

"uhhh... why did you give me a hot dog?"

*silence*

After realising that he was never going to gather what I was trying to tell him from that, I handed him a onsie that said "ladies man"

"uh... nice onsie"

I took a deep breath, rolled my eyes and said...

"DON'T YOU THINK THAT'S A LITTLE SMALL FOR EASTON?"

"oh... OH! are we having another boy? YES! IM THE BEST! I MAKE BOYS!"

ha ha - I have a proud daddy on my hands.



When I was pregnant with Easy, I wanted him to be a little girl so badly. I dont even really know why.

I couldn't be happier with the fact that he is a boy now, obviously.

and when I got pregnant with my second so quickly

I had  multiple conversations in my head. Was I rooting for a boy or a girl?

Every mom wants a little girl, and I wanted one so badly the first time...

BUT 

If I was going to have 2 kids 17 months apart.. I think I would want a brother for Easy.

After some thought, I determined that I really didnt care what came out. Either one was going to be amazing.

So when the ultrasound came up on the screen, I knew before she told me that I had another son.

(and not just for the frank and beans that was staring me in the face)

overjoyed in an understatement.

Boys are seriously great.



I am now 20 weeks.

The halfway point!

This pregnancy has been a little different than the last... but all in all, Im enjoying it.

Im living on these:


I have heartburn 24-7. Last time I got some in my last trimester... this time Ive had it almost since day 1!

also,

my teeth are deteriorating at a rapid rate.

 babies suck the teeth right out of me!

my last pregnancy I came out of it with 2 root canals...

Im hoping this baby pays my dentist a little less...



besides that, im eating like a horse.

literally.

I am not ashamed to announce that I ate 12 11 ice cream sandwiches last week
 (I saved one for T... of course)

I guess If im going to be pregnant... I mean business.

The only question left for this little guy is if he wants to be an August baby or a September baby!

Oh... and what the heck were going to name him...

that one might be world war three uh... a little problem.

xx-r




Wednesday 9 April 2014

Adjustment Periods and a BC2.0 update

BC2.0 = Baby campbell 2 - cute huh?

The last week has been one of roller coaster emotions and adjustment peroids.
 
as we were standing at the door on sunday afternoon the day before I started work, Easton was trying to leave with us. We hugged him, and cried and then gave him to grandma, we know hes in good hands....
 
It didnt make it easier as we closed the door and he stood at the window beside it and cried.
 
3 more weeks.
 
This sunday we decided to put him to bed before we left for the week
I cuddled him and kissed him as he fell asleep.
while his eyes were fluttering he put his little hand on my face
I melted.
it eventually moved to my mouth and he tried to shove his fingers in and grab my tongue.
I pulled them out and kissed his hand
a giggle-fit ensued.
 
I sat for another few minutes, kissing my baby boy while he giggled and layed still, staring at me between fits of laughter.
 
soon it was time to go.
 
I layed him in his crib and walked out of the room to him standing up..crying.
 
I didnt want to leave like that, so I send daddy in, to try and get him to sleep before we walked out of the house.
 
When I checked the monitor, I heard the same giggle fit, I had just adored every second of.
 
I watched my son and his loving father share a few moments, and tried not to cry.
 
eventually he went, we shed a few tears and then left for another 5 days.

As sad as it is that im so far away from my baby, its been nice having an adjustment time getting back to work.

and we Facetime every day

 
We are able to lock the screen and pass it to Easy and he squeals and giggles and puts his face on the screen to kiss us, sometimes he even puts us in his toys and walks around with us.
 
 
I miss this kid! I cant wait till hes home full time with dad so we can all hang out at night time.
 
but man is he happy and spoiled with grandma and his aunties and uncles in Calgary! 
 


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I decided last weekend to try and stop taking my nausea meds

day one was fine

day two I was feeling pretty queazy

and by yesterday afternoon I had to quickly run off of the train on the way home and have my husband hold my hair while I threw up on the platform.

needless to say im back on the good stuff.

still! after 19 weeks! UGH.

I guess I was on it till 24 weeks with Easy...

But... as far as other pregnancy updates go... im doing pretty well!



im pudgy and round but loving every second of growing a baby.

oh, and we are going to confirm (yes, I already know) the sex of the babyTODAY!

Place your bets!

xx - r