30 weeks, Hide-A-Puff, 18 Again, Framing, Kicking Hubby, Garden, Baby Pains and Kicks
Yikes! When did this happen? I am at 30 weeks now! 30 seemed so far away when we found out I was pregnant. I started prenatal yoga at 14 weeks and the women in their '30s' seemed so far ahead of me but all of a sudden I am here. 3/4 of the way through my pregnancy. Just over 2 months to go. Am I ready? Nope! Hahahahaha!
I saw this outside the window the other day
What am I looking at?
Sofie sitting in the bushes. We really need to get a wee little fence to put around those trees. They make me worried about ticks and the girls are always eating the mulch and stuff from there.
When my parents were here we took a trip to the outlets. They are members of CAA (Canadian AAA) so we stopped by the info desk to pick up the coupon thingy they get for free. I asked if I could have one too and the lady said I could as long as I'm 18. *blink blink* 18? I get it, I've always looked young for my age, but 18 is definitely pushing it. This is one reason why I was worried about getting pregnant when I was younger, I'd look like the baby sitter, not the mommy. I also feel funny when I'm out with my nieces. Granted our ages would have me pregnant well into my 20s if they were mine, but they are little girls and I tend to look like a teenage mommy.
I can't tell you the times that my age has been extremely underestimated. When I was in my OAC year in high school (5th year, 18 years old) a guy at a shoe store thought I was just starting high school. When I did co-op education (I was a teacher's assistant in grade 11) if I wasn't in my high school uniform I was constantly getting stopped by staff in the hallways with comments about my teacher or getting back to class as if I was a student. I worked in a grocery store through my 4 years at Trent University. Because of my school schedule I was able to pick up a few day shifts. I graduated from Trent in 2000 in my early 20s and still had customers making off handed remarks about me staying in school, and asking if the high schools had a day off when they'd see me in the store on weekdays. When I was living in Texas I was substitute/supply teaching and you can be hired to sub in elementary and middle school at 18 years of age. One day I was actually lectured about staying in school / going to college etc by another teacher. I was so shocked that I didn't tell her I have 2 degrees, and a number of years teaching experience in my own classroom.
So if you ever wondered why I'm not a high school teacher - there ya go. I'd be mistaken for a student I'm sure!
Anyway, we've had a quiet few days. On the weekend we got our framing supplies for the poster I ordered for the baby's room and it is now hanging above the crib. Plus we bought a frame and ordered a custom mat for an army poster from Chris' grandfather who died in Vietnam. While we were watching some TV Chris had his head in my lap. He thought I was poking him in the back of his head but it was Baby kicking him from my belly. We both thought that was pretty funny.
Spring is really coming! My daffodils are as bloomed as they'll be this year.
A few didn't get blooms but it was their first spring. The leaves first started coming up in December and we've had ice, snow, and cold temperatures since then so I didn't expect to get much of anything, plus the landscapers really made a mess of them when they did my edging. The hyacinths are a bit slower but turning a really pretty pink. I need to plan what I want to do with the garden for the summer. Everyone else's gardens here look all blah and untouched. I love the colour in mine. I know I want some clay pots on the porch for herbs, no way am I letting those little buggers loose in the garden, they'll take over. I need to think of some pots or annuals to put in when the pretty yellow fades.
I had my first real pregnancy pain Saturday night. I was a bit achy before bed so I did some yoga. I guess I didn't do enough because that night my right hip (sciatic nerve) was really sore. When I woke up in the morning and was making breakfast it kept hurting me to the point where I'd catch my breath. It subsided by the time breakfast was finished but I am not looking forward to that feeling again!
The baby's kicks are feeling really different. No longer are they quick pokes but it feels more like baby is stretching out against me. Plus Baby is so big now I feel the movements at the top and bottom of my belly at the same time. It's amazing and comforting to know that Baby is in there and doing well.
Not much else to really mention. I think I'll take myself to IKEA to pick up the shelves for baby's room today. Chris hates going there so it is more enjoyable / less of a headache without him. This weeekend we're attending a 1st birthday party for Chris' cousin's little girl. We have her gift being shipped to us from Texas and we picked up some wrapping paper last night. I'm still scrambling to find the Easter tshirts for my nieces but I don't think the Targets here carry them (or carry them as early) as the Texas ones. Bummer.
I saw this outside the window the other day
What am I looking at?
Sofie sitting in the bushes. We really need to get a wee little fence to put around those trees. They make me worried about ticks and the girls are always eating the mulch and stuff from there.
When my parents were here we took a trip to the outlets. They are members of CAA (Canadian AAA) so we stopped by the info desk to pick up the coupon thingy they get for free. I asked if I could have one too and the lady said I could as long as I'm 18. *blink blink* 18? I get it, I've always looked young for my age, but 18 is definitely pushing it. This is one reason why I was worried about getting pregnant when I was younger, I'd look like the baby sitter, not the mommy. I also feel funny when I'm out with my nieces. Granted our ages would have me pregnant well into my 20s if they were mine, but they are little girls and I tend to look like a teenage mommy.
I can't tell you the times that my age has been extremely underestimated. When I was in my OAC year in high school (5th year, 18 years old) a guy at a shoe store thought I was just starting high school. When I did co-op education (I was a teacher's assistant in grade 11) if I wasn't in my high school uniform I was constantly getting stopped by staff in the hallways with comments about my teacher or getting back to class as if I was a student. I worked in a grocery store through my 4 years at Trent University. Because of my school schedule I was able to pick up a few day shifts. I graduated from Trent in 2000 in my early 20s and still had customers making off handed remarks about me staying in school, and asking if the high schools had a day off when they'd see me in the store on weekdays. When I was living in Texas I was substitute/supply teaching and you can be hired to sub in elementary and middle school at 18 years of age. One day I was actually lectured about staying in school / going to college etc by another teacher. I was so shocked that I didn't tell her I have 2 degrees, and a number of years teaching experience in my own classroom.
So if you ever wondered why I'm not a high school teacher - there ya go. I'd be mistaken for a student I'm sure!
Anyway, we've had a quiet few days. On the weekend we got our framing supplies for the poster I ordered for the baby's room and it is now hanging above the crib. Plus we bought a frame and ordered a custom mat for an army poster from Chris' grandfather who died in Vietnam. While we were watching some TV Chris had his head in my lap. He thought I was poking him in the back of his head but it was Baby kicking him from my belly. We both thought that was pretty funny.
Spring is really coming! My daffodils are as bloomed as they'll be this year.
A few didn't get blooms but it was their first spring. The leaves first started coming up in December and we've had ice, snow, and cold temperatures since then so I didn't expect to get much of anything, plus the landscapers really made a mess of them when they did my edging. The hyacinths are a bit slower but turning a really pretty pink. I need to plan what I want to do with the garden for the summer. Everyone else's gardens here look all blah and untouched. I love the colour in mine. I know I want some clay pots on the porch for herbs, no way am I letting those little buggers loose in the garden, they'll take over. I need to think of some pots or annuals to put in when the pretty yellow fades.
I had my first real pregnancy pain Saturday night. I was a bit achy before bed so I did some yoga. I guess I didn't do enough because that night my right hip (sciatic nerve) was really sore. When I woke up in the morning and was making breakfast it kept hurting me to the point where I'd catch my breath. It subsided by the time breakfast was finished but I am not looking forward to that feeling again!
The baby's kicks are feeling really different. No longer are they quick pokes but it feels more like baby is stretching out against me. Plus Baby is so big now I feel the movements at the top and bottom of my belly at the same time. It's amazing and comforting to know that Baby is in there and doing well.
Not much else to really mention. I think I'll take myself to IKEA to pick up the shelves for baby's room today. Chris hates going there so it is more enjoyable / less of a headache without him. This weeekend we're attending a 1st birthday party for Chris' cousin's little girl. We have her gift being shipped to us from Texas and we picked up some wrapping paper last night. I'm still scrambling to find the Easter tshirts for my nieces but I don't think the Targets here carry them (or carry them as early) as the Texas ones. Bummer.