Dad told me yesterday that I need to update. I think he has his people checking up on me. Milli (who started the blog) also told me I had to update.
Here I am. Updating.
We are in the home stretch. 39 weeks tomorrow!!!! I can't believe it! one week left...well maybe two but we're hoping for one.
anyway
Mom and Dad are close by now. They're all ready for their little boy bundle. Baby room is set up and all the important stuff is bought.
They came to my OB appointment today and met the Dr. asked some questions. Heard his little heart beating. All is going well. If I make it to 41 weeks then they'll set an induction date but until then, there is nothing left to do but wait.
I'm so excited for mom and dad. In such a short amount of time they will finally have their long awaited family. I can not wait to see the three of them together. Just thinking of it makes my heart smile. I love watching them shop for baby stuff and looking through it all in the car after.
Deciding which bottles are best for baby, what type of crib, stroller, car seat. I'm so happy that they have allowed me to be a part of all this.
Being a surrogate mom has been such an amazing experience!
I really wish there were better words to express it. I honestly could not have asked for better Intended parents.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Good Morning Mom and Dad!!
The last two visits we've had, Little Moose hasn't been very co-operative with showing off.
This morning while playing on facebook, he started moving and kicking so I thought I would try to get him on video.
I hope it shows up alright.
Monday, September 13, 2010
35 weeks and moving fast
I've said right from the start that I'm a terrible blogger.
As of Wednesday Sept 15 we will be 35 weeks. Just 5 weeks to our due date. Baby is growing great! I'm sure he's going to be a gymnast, he tumbles and rolls all around. Mom bought me a necklace that I wear everyday and she got herself the same one to wear after their baby is born. It's a black ball, with a white flower on and and a quiet little chime in it. I also have some audio files on my iPod of mom and dad talking and reading stories so I can play them for the baby and he can get to know their voices. I don't think my iPod has ever been used so much.
We had a busy summer. Hooked up the trailer and drove to St Andrews New Brunswick. Met up with my mom (who was also there visiting) for a week of camping and sight seeing. Spent some time with family I haven't seen...It's been far too long. It was great to see them again.
Alexa and Ethan had such a great time playing in the ocean and looking for various odd sea shells and riding their bikes all around the camp ground with different friends they met during their stay. On our drive home we were able to stop and have brunch with Fabulous IP's. It was great to see them again. We've been able to visit quite a bit during this journey and we're looking forward to more.
All of us are looking forward to going back. Hopefully make it a longer stay.
We bought seasons passes to Marine land this year too. Only made it there three times but we had a great time. Alexa and Ethan got to pet the Beluga whales. We rode the Sky Wheel, visited Brick City, Zooz and a couple of camping trips to Jelly Stone.
Summer is over the kids are back to school and our days have slowed down. We're starting to make plans for when the baby comes. I need to pre register at the hospital and make sure mom and dad will be close by for the delivery.
It really amazes me how fast the time has gone.
As of Wednesday Sept 15 we will be 35 weeks. Just 5 weeks to our due date. Baby is growing great! I'm sure he's going to be a gymnast, he tumbles and rolls all around. Mom bought me a necklace that I wear everyday and she got herself the same one to wear after their baby is born. It's a black ball, with a white flower on and and a quiet little chime in it. I also have some audio files on my iPod of mom and dad talking and reading stories so I can play them for the baby and he can get to know their voices. I don't think my iPod has ever been used so much.
We had a busy summer. Hooked up the trailer and drove to St Andrews New Brunswick. Met up with my mom (who was also there visiting) for a week of camping and sight seeing. Spent some time with family I haven't seen...It's been far too long. It was great to see them again.
Alexa and Ethan had such a great time playing in the ocean and looking for various odd sea shells and riding their bikes all around the camp ground with different friends they met during their stay. On our drive home we were able to stop and have brunch with Fabulous IP's. It was great to see them again. We've been able to visit quite a bit during this journey and we're looking forward to more.
All of us are looking forward to going back. Hopefully make it a longer stay.
We bought seasons passes to Marine land this year too. Only made it there three times but we had a great time. Alexa and Ethan got to pet the Beluga whales. We rode the Sky Wheel, visited Brick City, Zooz and a couple of camping trips to Jelly Stone.
Summer is over the kids are back to school and our days have slowed down. We're starting to make plans for when the baby comes. I need to pre register at the hospital and make sure mom and dad will be close by for the delivery.
It really amazes me how fast the time has gone.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
It's been awhile
I can't remember if I posted about Alexa's bet with IF. Alexa thougth for sure that the baby was a girl. IF was just as sure that the baby would be a boy, So they made a bet. If the baby is a boy Alexa has to make a chocolate cake from scratch. If the baby is a girl then IF has to make Alexa one. Alexa lost! Here's the cake she made.
My fabulous IP's came for dinner on Saturday and Alexa made desert. It turned out great! Especially for her first scratch cake.
While finishing up dinner the baby started kicking. He had been quiet all afternoon and I was starting to get worried that mom and dad wouldn't get to feel him moving. I put mom's hand on my tummy. Nothing at first but then he got going. He had a few good ones in there too. Dad didn't get a chance to feel him though.
Last night I think he was dancing in there. Lots of rolling, moving and wiggling.
As for us, we've been keeping buys. had another camping trip, My mom and niece Emily came for a week and we did some day trips to Niagara Falls Sky wheel. We had some other friends join us at Marineland and we went to Zooz.
Then Alexa and Ethan got sick. That slowed us down for awhile. They're on the mend now though. Fevers are coming down and they're starting to eat again. Sadly we had to pass on a cottage trip. Hopefully we'll be back in action for the weekend.
My fabulous IP's came for dinner on Saturday and Alexa made desert. It turned out great! Especially for her first scratch cake.
While finishing up dinner the baby started kicking. He had been quiet all afternoon and I was starting to get worried that mom and dad wouldn't get to feel him moving. I put mom's hand on my tummy. Nothing at first but then he got going. He had a few good ones in there too. Dad didn't get a chance to feel him though.
Last night I think he was dancing in there. Lots of rolling, moving and wiggling.
As for us, we've been keeping buys. had another camping trip, My mom and niece Emily came for a week and we did some day trips to Niagara Falls Sky wheel. We had some other friends join us at Marineland and we went to Zooz.
Then Alexa and Ethan got sick. That slowed us down for awhile. They're on the mend now though. Fevers are coming down and they're starting to eat again. Sadly we had to pass on a cottage trip. Hopefully we'll be back in action for the weekend.
Monday, June 21, 2010
AAahhhh Finally! Summer is here!
Tomorrow is end of year field trips for both kids. They're pretty excited. Ethan isn't sure what his is all about but I'm sure they'll have fun. Alexa's is at Medieval times. She's been looking forward to it all year (standard 4th grade trip to wrap up their Medieval studies)
Thursday I have a breastfeeding class for my Doula training and my mom is coming to help get ready for our BBQ on Saturday. Lots of people coming. Lots of shopping and cleaning to do. I really hope it's going to be a nice day.
Did I mention I broke my van?? It was really dumb...OK I was really dumb. Backing up in to a spot and didn't look where the front of my van was and crunched in the drivers side corner on a pole. A yellow pole. Good thing is two days later it had popped out all on it's own and Jamie was able to buff off the yellow paint. Phew!
Thursday I have a breastfeeding class for my Doula training and my mom is coming to help get ready for our BBQ on Saturday. Lots of people coming. Lots of shopping and cleaning to do. I really hope it's going to be a nice day.
Did I mention I broke my van?? It was really dumb...OK I was really dumb. Backing up in to a spot and didn't look where the front of my van was and crunched in the drivers side corner on a pole. A yellow pole. Good thing is two days later it had popped out all on it's own and Jamie was able to buff off the yellow paint. Phew!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
IT'S A BOOYYYYYYYY!!!
My fabulous IP's are thrilled!!!
u.s results are back. All parts are accounted for and growing well.
Lots of movement on the u.s. screen.
Baby's movements are getting much stronger. Alexa was even able to see a couple of kicks the other day. I'm sure when mom and dad come back they'll be able to see and feel some movement.
We're 22 weeks now. Only 18 to go. I think I'm much smaller this time then with my two. Pretty understandable really. Mom is tiny. Curious to see how big I'll get.
We've talked a little about delivery day. I have a birth plan template that we should go over together. Most of the questions are about labour which I can answer but there are some that deal with after the baby is born. Maybe we'll do that on their next visit.
In the mean time, I need a hobby. Dad says I can make money on eBay drawing stick people. I'm not so sure but it's worth a shot. It could be the only way of funding a pool.
u.s results are back. All parts are accounted for and growing well.
Lots of movement on the u.s. screen.
Baby's movements are getting much stronger. Alexa was even able to see a couple of kicks the other day. I'm sure when mom and dad come back they'll be able to see and feel some movement.
We're 22 weeks now. Only 18 to go. I think I'm much smaller this time then with my two. Pretty understandable really. Mom is tiny. Curious to see how big I'll get.
We've talked a little about delivery day. I have a birth plan template that we should go over together. Most of the questions are about labour which I can answer but there are some that deal with after the baby is born. Maybe we'll do that on their next visit.
In the mean time, I need a hobby. Dad says I can make money on eBay drawing stick people. I'm not so sure but it's worth a shot. It could be the only way of funding a pool.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
20 Weeks!!!
Wow, wow, wow!!! What a great day!!
My fabulous IP's got here yesterday after a looong drive. It was so great to see them again.
My mom came to watch Alexa and Ethan while Me, Jamie and my FIP's went out for dinner to The Wildfire.
The men had beef. Jamie's prime rib was huge. He weighed his left overs this morning and it was 18oz. I think they gave him what was left because it was getting late. The women had pasta. It was yummy!!
Mom and Dad came back this morning to pick me up for the big ultra sound (Just a small complaint about their instruction. A bladder can hold 15 to 20oz. My instructions said to drink 40oz and be done 1hour before my appointment. Why doesn't someone tell these people that this makes no sense! I had about 20oz and finished about 30 min before the appointment. No bladder issues.)
The appointment went great! the tech got all the measurements she needed then went to get mom and dad. What an amazing moment, seeing them see their baby for the first time. It was quite emotional. Baby did lots of moving around for mom and dad. Gave a couple of waves. We saw his/her hands, feet, spine, little beating heart (151) arms, legs. The tech was great, she took lots of pictures took her time showing mom and dad. No idea how long we were in there it felt like a long time. I was really happy she took the time for them.
I really think it's all very real for them now. We'll be seeing them again mid July. I'll be 6.5m then. They should be able to see lots of movement then.
I forgot to ask them for a picture so I could scan it. I'll have to email them and ask them if they can bring a couple back when they come so I can scan it and post it here.
No word on gender yet. Hoping to find out on Monday or Tuesday when I call the Dr's office.
My fabulous IP's got here yesterday after a looong drive. It was so great to see them again.
My mom came to watch Alexa and Ethan while Me, Jamie and my FIP's went out for dinner to The Wildfire.
The men had beef. Jamie's prime rib was huge. He weighed his left overs this morning and it was 18oz. I think they gave him what was left because it was getting late. The women had pasta. It was yummy!!
Mom and Dad came back this morning to pick me up for the big ultra sound (Just a small complaint about their instruction. A bladder can hold 15 to 20oz. My instructions said to drink 40oz and be done 1hour before my appointment. Why doesn't someone tell these people that this makes no sense! I had about 20oz and finished about 30 min before the appointment. No bladder issues.)
The appointment went great! the tech got all the measurements she needed then went to get mom and dad. What an amazing moment, seeing them see their baby for the first time. It was quite emotional. Baby did lots of moving around for mom and dad. Gave a couple of waves. We saw his/her hands, feet, spine, little beating heart (151) arms, legs. The tech was great, she took lots of pictures took her time showing mom and dad. No idea how long we were in there it felt like a long time. I was really happy she took the time for them.
I really think it's all very real for them now. We'll be seeing them again mid July. I'll be 6.5m then. They should be able to see lots of movement then.
I forgot to ask them for a picture so I could scan it. I'll have to email them and ask them if they can bring a couple back when they come so I can scan it and post it here.
No word on gender yet. Hoping to find out on Monday or Tuesday when I call the Dr's office.
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