The twins and I have been fighting over the past few days. They are really making their mommy feel terrible. They are in for a stern talking to when they arrive! Hopefully the good start to today will continue and Canada Day will be nausea free!
Hope everyone has a Happy Canada Day!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Will I ever come down???
I have been waiting to come down from cloud nine, but it doesn't seem to be happening! I am slowly adjusting to the new reality of double stroller, double cribs, double diapers, double feedings (I have to stop there, as I can't get past that last one!!). Kayvan and I are ecstatic and truly can't believe the good news. As many of you know, my husband is always looking for a good deal. Well Jared said to him the other day, "Of course you managed to get two for the price of one!". It's true!
I had a really great week last week, with nausea that was quite tolerable. Unfortunately the last 3 days have been back to yuckiness. I constantly wear my Sea Bands! As well, I am pretty much out of all my pants, except Lulu's. I have only gained about 4 pounds, but apparently that is enough to change your pant size! I am all about the dresses now. Laura got me a fantastic dress from Lulu that ought to help me through this awkward stage. I read in a twin book today that I should gain 10 pounds by 10 weeks. That means I have 6 pounds to gain in the next week and a half...hello A&W!!!! I read that early weight gain is really important during twin pregnancies.
That is all for today. I will try and be more of a regular blogger.
I had a really great week last week, with nausea that was quite tolerable. Unfortunately the last 3 days have been back to yuckiness. I constantly wear my Sea Bands! As well, I am pretty much out of all my pants, except Lulu's. I have only gained about 4 pounds, but apparently that is enough to change your pant size! I am all about the dresses now. Laura got me a fantastic dress from Lulu that ought to help me through this awkward stage. I read in a twin book today that I should gain 10 pounds by 10 weeks. That means I have 6 pounds to gain in the next week and a half...hello A&W!!!! I read that early weight gain is really important during twin pregnancies.
That is all for today. I will try and be more of a regular blogger.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As most of you know, we are having TWINS!!!!! That is all I can say about it right now! I will write something more reflective when I get down from Cloud Nine!! AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Today is the Day!
We have our ultrasound at 1 today to find out if it is one beating heart or two!!! We can't wait to find out!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Sorry for the delay!
To all my avid blog followers, I am so sorry I have left you high and dry! It has been a busy and rough few days. Nausea has hit an all-time high...desperately trying to be brave, but a few tears have fallen. It is very hard to feel so rotten when all you want to feel is happy. I am really looking forward to the 12 week mark!
Yesterday was Ali and Talaal's son, Cole's, 1st birthday party. What a spectacular event it was! A colossal bottle of champagne the size of Cole, a beautiful custom-made cake and a backyard full of beautiful children set the backdrop for a wonderful afternoon with friends! I can't begin to imagine how long the clean-up took you Ali! Thank you so much!
Today we celebrated fathers day by taking dad out for lunch. It was nice to be all together and the covered patio at Kelly's was the perfect way to enjoy the temperamental weather.
I got the results to my blood test on Friday and I am immune to Fifths Disease. This is great news! After much thought and a terrible weekend in terms of sickness I have decided to not go back to school for the last 4 days. It will be miserable for me and the kids. I will go in and see them on the last day though. I also plan to put together a slide show of all the pics I have taken of them this year. I am happy that I will at least get to give this to them and see them one last time. I have missed them!
Yesterday was Ali and Talaal's son, Cole's, 1st birthday party. What a spectacular event it was! A colossal bottle of champagne the size of Cole, a beautiful custom-made cake and a backyard full of beautiful children set the backdrop for a wonderful afternoon with friends! I can't begin to imagine how long the clean-up took you Ali! Thank you so much!
Today we celebrated fathers day by taking dad out for lunch. It was nice to be all together and the covered patio at Kelly's was the perfect way to enjoy the temperamental weather.
I got the results to my blood test on Friday and I am immune to Fifths Disease. This is great news! After much thought and a terrible weekend in terms of sickness I have decided to not go back to school for the last 4 days. It will be miserable for me and the kids. I will go in and see them on the last day though. I also plan to put together a slide show of all the pics I have taken of them this year. I am happy that I will at least get to give this to them and see them one last time. I have missed them!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Same Old
Still no word on the blood test results. I called today and they are still not in. I am getting too used to being off...I can't imagine going back now! Last 2 days have been very high on the sickly factor. Almost threw up at a red light yesterday! Eating is off...all I want is carbs and fruit. Kayvan had a beautiful steak on the BBQ tonight and I had beans on toast!! The nausea seems to clear at night which is great. Kayvan and I have gone for really nice hour long walks down by Mooney's Bay and Hogs Back the last two evenings. Finally getting a bit of exercises. Most pants are feeling pretty snug and my mom, a few friends and Kayvan's grandma all say that I am showing. How this is possible at 6 1/2 weeks is beyond me! I hope I am like Karen Hill and do most of my growing in the first trimester and cool it in the second and third because at this rate I will be a walrus in need of a wheelchair in the near future!!!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
The Big Day!
Yesterday was Laura and Shane's wedding! I am so pleased to say that the day was absolutely perfect! Everything went off without a hitch, the backyard was straight from the pages of Martha Stewart Wedding and Laura, Shane and Jacob were absolutely stunning! They took a huge risk by having a backyard wedding in the middle of June, but they must have known the weather would cooperate! The temperature was perfect, cloud cover optimal and the mosquito were minimal. The pianist was the next Josh Groban in the making and he truly made the ceremony and the cocktail hours so special. The food was simple and elegant and tasted great and the frozen ice cream bars for dessert were the perfect touch! Everything was perfect! Jacob took everyone's breath away when he stood up to say a speech that he wrote. He delivered his remarkable words with poise, maturity and love. There was not a dry eye in the yard!! I was so very proud of him. He is indeed a very special young man. My sister took my breath away with her beauty. Her gown and her hair and her spectacular smile matched the magical setting perfectly!! Just a wonderful day! So wonderful that I completely forgot to feel nauseous!!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Too sick to Blog
Today has been the worst day so far. Have felt like throwing up all day. Almost had to pull the car over on my way to Bayshore...had a big fat poutine once I got there. Surprisingly that didn't help!! Kayvan and I tried to go to a movie tonight, but halfway there I decided that the big screen would make my nausea worse and that was the end of that!! I have bought some wrist bands for travel sickness and I think they may have brought me some release tonight. I actually managed to go for a 45 min walk...the first since becoming prego. Fingers crossed that these bands help over the next little while, as I don't know how many days like today I can handle. I know I said I wouldn't complain...!!! Easier said than done!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
7 to 10 Days
The blood work will take 7 to 10 days so I can't go back until then. Work is being incredibly supportive and are taking it very seriously. I am sad about not being with the kids, but I'm not willing to risk anything at this point. I will have a lot more time on my hands...maybe more frequent blogging!!
An Intersting Twist
Well it seems that I do have some followers, so I will continue to babble!!
I was rushed out of school this morning, as it was reported that there was a case of Fifths Disease in the school. I didn't even have a chance to write down my plans or talk to the children, I was dragged out 911 style! Apparently Fifths is very dangerous to the fetus if you are not immune to it. I haven't had the test yet, so I don't know. I am trying to get into the clinic so that I can get the blood test and figure this out. Until then I can't return to school. This is a major pain in the butt, as although at first glance a few days off sounds nice, it comes out of my sick days and I have used a lot of those this year. There is the option of being placed in another school to do supply work, but this does not appeal to me AT ALL. June is the best month of the year to be a teacher. It is very laid back, you start packing up your room, lots of fun activities with the kids...the last thing I want to do is spend June at another school. Well, we will see. I will keep you all posted!
I was rushed out of school this morning, as it was reported that there was a case of Fifths Disease in the school. I didn't even have a chance to write down my plans or talk to the children, I was dragged out 911 style! Apparently Fifths is very dangerous to the fetus if you are not immune to it. I haven't had the test yet, so I don't know. I am trying to get into the clinic so that I can get the blood test and figure this out. Until then I can't return to school. This is a major pain in the butt, as although at first glance a few days off sounds nice, it comes out of my sick days and I have used a lot of those this year. There is the option of being placed in another school to do supply work, but this does not appeal to me AT ALL. June is the best month of the year to be a teacher. It is very laid back, you start packing up your room, lots of fun activities with the kids...the last thing I want to do is spend June at another school. Well, we will see. I will keep you all posted!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Gingerale and Soda Crackers
Feeling very pregnant today. Trying not to concentrate too hard on the fact that I want to throw up! I thought I was going to be one of the lucky ones who didn't get sick...I guess not! Deep breaths and lots of busy work for the children!
So, I must say that writing a blog is a lot like writing an email to all your loved ones and not getting any responses!! It is very weird. But I saw Shannon this weekend and she assured me that she checks it at least once a day, so Shannon, at least I know you are out there reading it!!!
We had Laura's Bachelorette this weekend. It was a great time! We started with a picnic lunch in the Gatineaus, followed by a hike (I skipped this part, don't worry) and then a champagne toast overlooking the park where Laura read a beautiful letter from her husband-to-be. It was a very special moment! Then we went to our hotel downtown Ottawa where a variety of friends joined us for laughs, drinks (again, I skipped this part, don't worry!) swimming and pizza. Shannon had baby Hudson and Kristin had baby Leah. They were little angels and made the evening even more special! Then a handful of the girls without babies (either born or in utero) headed out to the bar where Laura and Shane had their first kiss! Shane was there, the kiss was reenacted and a great time was had by all! Hopefully Laura has made a full recovery by this morning!
Hope everyone has a great day!
So, I must say that writing a blog is a lot like writing an email to all your loved ones and not getting any responses!! It is very weird. But I saw Shannon this weekend and she assured me that she checks it at least once a day, so Shannon, at least I know you are out there reading it!!!
We had Laura's Bachelorette this weekend. It was a great time! We started with a picnic lunch in the Gatineaus, followed by a hike (I skipped this part, don't worry) and then a champagne toast overlooking the park where Laura read a beautiful letter from her husband-to-be. It was a very special moment! Then we went to our hotel downtown Ottawa where a variety of friends joined us for laughs, drinks (again, I skipped this part, don't worry!) swimming and pizza. Shannon had baby Hudson and Kristin had baby Leah. They were little angels and made the evening even more special! Then a handful of the girls without babies (either born or in utero) headed out to the bar where Laura and Shane had their first kiss! Shane was there, the kiss was reenacted and a great time was had by all! Hopefully Laura has made a full recovery by this morning!
Hope everyone has a great day!
Friday, June 5, 2009
FAT!
I'm thinking that all that organ development is tiring work. I am feeling quite tired today and faintly queasy. Not enough to complain about, but that is all I really have to report. Pregnancy blog could be somewhat boring for awhile! While I am happy to not really have any symptoms, I can't help but think it would be relieving to have a good puke or fall asleep in class!! Then there would be no doubt!!
I went into Jacob the other day to pick up a pair of pants because, as you know, my current ones are really cutting into my bloated stomach. I was very sensible and grabbed a pair that was a full size up from what I usually wear. I went into the change room smiling, thinking how nice it would be to wear a nice baggy, loose fitting pair of pants. Well, lets just say I came out scowling and marched straight out of the store. I couldn't even do them up!!!! There is NO excuse for this!! How in the world can I already be getting big? Unfortunately it CAN NOT be blamed on the 1mm fetus inside me!!! Kayvan offered to cut my pajamas the other night until we could find time to get new ones. Please! This is insane!!! I must start walking and I must stop eating so many sweets...or else!!
I went into Jacob the other day to pick up a pair of pants because, as you know, my current ones are really cutting into my bloated stomach. I was very sensible and grabbed a pair that was a full size up from what I usually wear. I went into the change room smiling, thinking how nice it would be to wear a nice baggy, loose fitting pair of pants. Well, lets just say I came out scowling and marched straight out of the store. I couldn't even do them up!!!! There is NO excuse for this!! How in the world can I already be getting big? Unfortunately it CAN NOT be blamed on the 1mm fetus inside me!!! Kayvan offered to cut my pajamas the other night until we could find time to get new ones. Please! This is insane!!! I must start walking and I must stop eating so many sweets...or else!!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Long Day
Just got back from a full day field trip to Upper Canada Village. What a perfect day for it!
So I am officially 5 weeks today. That is because they count from the first day of your last period. I was absolutely blown away to learn that the baby(ies) (all 1.24mm of it/them) are doing all kinds of growing this week. The nervous system, brain and reproductive system is starting to develop, facial features are starting to form and the fetal heart will begin to beat by the end of the week! How crazy is that?!
Wih all this srowing going on I better get home to sleep now... :)
So I am officially 5 weeks today. That is because they count from the first day of your last period. I was absolutely blown away to learn that the baby(ies) (all 1.24mm of it/them) are doing all kinds of growing this week. The nervous system, brain and reproductive system is starting to develop, facial features are starting to form and the fetal heart will begin to beat by the end of the week! How crazy is that?!
Wih all this srowing going on I better get home to sleep now... :)
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Uh Oh!
It is only noon and my pants are really cutting into my stomach...I can just see it now...
First Pregnant Woman to have to be Rolled to Work at 3 Months
First Pregnant Woman to have to be Rolled to Work at 3 Months
Very Impressed
So, I must say that I am very impressed with the technical expertise of my family and friends. Mom, Laura, Christine, Matt, Shannon, Michelle and Kristin, you figured out how to be a follower and how to post a comment very easily! I know some still can't figure it out! And I can't help you...it is a wonder I even figured out how to do a blog!
The response has been very positive, so here goes my second entry! (I feel like such a geek!)
So, after Kayvan and I found out the good news we decided to take a stroll though Westboro to check out the high end baby stores...just for fun! Most were closed, but we did get a few minutes in Fab Baby Gear. We were looking at strollers and were very shocked to notice the size and sheer cumbersomeness of the double twin strollers! As many of you know we have a 40% chance of having twins! We will find out for sure on the 23rd of June. All I know is that I will need full time help just to get the stroller in and out of the car!!! I also saw a beautiful diaper bag that I thought would be a neat thing for us to buy, but at an astounding $249 we decided to skip it! Maybe we should go to Zellers next time!
After our baby shopping, we went for dinner at Alimmu (or something like that) on Holland. I am telling you about this because it was amazing. Every Monday night they have tapas night and it really was outstanding food. Highly recommend to those cool enough to go out on a Monday!!
Not really feeling any pregnancy symptoms yet, though I am very bloated and have to undo my pants by the end of the day. We were joking yesterday that I will be the first women in history to wear maternity clothes at 5 weeks!! That gives me half a week to enjoy my old clothes!! I came home after school yesterday and slept for an hour and a half, and then was rudely yawning at Charb and Jen's dinner table by 8:00 last night...not sure if this is normal me or pregnant me...hard to tell!! I'll keep you posted!!
On another note... Laura's wedding is in 11 days!!!!! How exciting!! I can't wait for the big day and all the days leading up to it...such a special time for our family...baby sister all grown up!
Have a great day everyone!
The response has been very positive, so here goes my second entry! (I feel like such a geek!)
So, after Kayvan and I found out the good news we decided to take a stroll though Westboro to check out the high end baby stores...just for fun! Most were closed, but we did get a few minutes in Fab Baby Gear. We were looking at strollers and were very shocked to notice the size and sheer cumbersomeness of the double twin strollers! As many of you know we have a 40% chance of having twins! We will find out for sure on the 23rd of June. All I know is that I will need full time help just to get the stroller in and out of the car!!! I also saw a beautiful diaper bag that I thought would be a neat thing for us to buy, but at an astounding $249 we decided to skip it! Maybe we should go to Zellers next time!
After our baby shopping, we went for dinner at Alimmu (or something like that) on Holland. I am telling you about this because it was amazing. Every Monday night they have tapas night and it really was outstanding food. Highly recommend to those cool enough to go out on a Monday!!
Not really feeling any pregnancy symptoms yet, though I am very bloated and have to undo my pants by the end of the day. We were joking yesterday that I will be the first women in history to wear maternity clothes at 5 weeks!! That gives me half a week to enjoy my old clothes!! I came home after school yesterday and slept for an hour and a half, and then was rudely yawning at Charb and Jen's dinner table by 8:00 last night...not sure if this is normal me or pregnant me...hard to tell!! I'll keep you posted!!
On another note... Laura's wedding is in 11 days!!!!! How exciting!! I can't wait for the big day and all the days leading up to it...such a special time for our family...baby sister all grown up!
Have a great day everyone!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
A Long Wait
After 2 and half years, a misdiagnosed brain tumor, countless trips to the doctors, a variety of yucky medicines and test after test after test, the moment we have been waiting for has arrived!! Although we cheated and took 4 at home pregnancy tests it wasn't until yesterday at noon that we were able to sigh a great breath of relief when the clinic called with our positive results! We are pregnant at last!! What a joyous moment! As I was lying in bed yesterday afternoon reading a book Alison lent me on pregnancy, I still couldn't believe that the things I was reading could actually apply to me. I have read and heard countless pregnancy advice, but it is so hard to comprehend that I can now start taking it!
I know this has been a huge relief for many. My fabulous family and wonderful friends have offered countless support and love to us both as we battled along this fertility journey. Many of you felt the ups and downs as acutely as we did and I am sure you are all just as relived and happy that this journey has taken a super new turn in the path. I can't thank everyone enough for your love and support!
They say that fertility struggles take a great tole on marriages. I am proud to say that Kayvan and I are not only strong, but the strongest we have ever been. Fertility seems to have had the opposite affect on us. I love my husband dearly and am so glad to go through hard times with him by my side. I am so lucky!
Well, I am behind on my planning, my prep and my report cards so I suppose I must get back on task.
I hope you find this blog entertaining and memorable.
I know this has been a huge relief for many. My fabulous family and wonderful friends have offered countless support and love to us both as we battled along this fertility journey. Many of you felt the ups and downs as acutely as we did and I am sure you are all just as relived and happy that this journey has taken a super new turn in the path. I can't thank everyone enough for your love and support!
They say that fertility struggles take a great tole on marriages. I am proud to say that Kayvan and I are not only strong, but the strongest we have ever been. Fertility seems to have had the opposite affect on us. I love my husband dearly and am so glad to go through hard times with him by my side. I am so lucky!
Well, I am behind on my planning, my prep and my report cards so I suppose I must get back on task.
I hope you find this blog entertaining and memorable.
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