31 weeks :: August 10

32 weeks, 0 days
156 lbs

Big week of doctors appointments. It all started on Friday with a regular visit to the Maternity Care Clinic. There we talked about my heart murmur. When I was first diagnosed they advised that I needed medication every time there was a procedure involving blood, eg dental work. They wanted to confirm what, if anything, needed to be done differently with labour and delivery in my case. So I was referred to OB specialist.

Then they measured my belly, as per usual. However, this time I was measuring small, back down to 26 weeks. I'm gaining the proper amount of weight, and all other basic testing shows I'm doing fine, she wanted to send me for an ultrasound to check on baby.

We also talked about a new pain in my pelvis. Apparently, stabbing pain at your pubic bone is normal, it is just the ligaments etc stretching as the hips open up for baby. Great.

Monday: OB specialist. They didn't feel there was anything abnormal about having a heart murmur and seemed confused as to why I'd been referred. But to ensure everyone felt like they were doing their due diligence they referred me for a Echo cardiogram. I have had two in my life, 2000 and 2003.

Tuesday: Ultrasound number four. Baby is doing great. She is measuring well within the normal range on all accounts. We had a student technician and she worked on me for an hour. But we got to see lots of baby. It was neat to watch her and feel her move around at the same time. They took measurements and we watched her doing some practice breathing, and the trainer tech showed us that she could see hair. She also confirmed that it is indeed a girl, even Logan and I could see that it is a girl.

Today, Thursday: Echo cardiogram at 9:15. It went just as expected, nothing exciting. The technician assured me that there was nothing of concern.

Apron Clinic Pregnancy Study. They took all my measurements, analyzed my diet over the past 24 hours and took blood samples. The same as usual. I will get to wear a heart monitor again and give spit samples as they test the affects of stress on mom's during pregnancy and how that later relates to the infant. Pretty cool. The really weird thing is that the next time I am schedule to see them baby will be 12 weeks old. Crazy how time flies.

Now, I am exhausted. This little girl is sucking the life out of me today. I've had a big week. In addition to the above I've had two lunch dates with girl friends and a shopping date with Stef.

Tomorrow off to Regina for a wedding and my first baby shower. Pretty excited!

31 Weeks :: August 6

31 weeks, 3 days
154 lbs

30 Weeks :: July 28

30 weeks 1 day

153 lbs

Starting to see a faint line down the center of my belly below my belly button - not that I can see below my belly button.

29 Weeks :: July 20

29 weeks 0 days

152 lbs

Waist: 36"

Belly: 38.5"

I did not feel good for almost a whole week. July 17, my birthday, I had an upset stomach and a tightness in my midsection. It felt like there was a large elastic band just under my ribs. I continued to feel unwell through Friday. I had a doctor's appointment in that time, and felt terrible while sitting in the office. She sent me for more blood work, just to check things out. But she figured that the tightness was Braxton Hicks. We are getting close, practice contractions. We went out for our anniversary on Thursday night and I felt tight in my middle again.

Also, the heartburn continues!!

27 Weeks :: July 11

27 Weeks 5 Days

150 lbs

Waist: 36 1/2"

Belly : 38 1/2"

I have certainly seen a jump in belly size these past two weeks. I missed taking measurements in week 26, but from week 25 I'm up 2 1/2" in the waist and 2" at the belly button.

And she is certainly making her presence known. Our week in Regina she was pretty low key, just wiggling about. But since we have been home - wow - huge movements and big kicks.

I have nearly completed my registry today. A few more items I know need to get on there, but I haven't decided on them yet. Next task is to figure out what we are going to do with the baby's room. I need to find inspiration. Maybe a trip to Fabricland... I'm sure Logan will be impressed.

25 Weeks :: June 24

25 weeks 2 Days

145 lbs

At this point Matt had been out of the hospital for a couple of days. Things were beginning to return to normal, going out on the boat, sitting out on the deck, regular summer activities.

24 Weeks :: June 15

24 Weeks 0 Days

142 lbs

This photo is taken 4 days after Matt's accident (June 11). At this point he was in ICU and making good progress.

21 Weeks :: May 27

21 Weeks 2 Days

137 lbs

20 Weeks :: May 19

20 Weeks 1 Day

137 lbs

This is the last week of work. "Mom's the Word" closes May 21.



Logan felt the baby kick for the first time on May 20. We were sitting on the couch and I felt that the kicks were really strong and very forward. He put his hand on my stomach and waited. Then there were two good kicks right in his hand. His eyes were wide and he pulled his had away and looked at me. I said "yup, that was baby" and he responded "that was messed up".

19 Weeks :: May 12

19 Weeks 1 Day

134 lbs

Waist 31 1/4"

Belly 34 3/4"

I felt the baby move for the first time - for sure - May 5. People had been asking me if I had felt the baby moving and I could only answer "I'm sure I have". There had been lots going on in my stomach but I didn't know what I was supposed to feel.

One of my Baby Apps said that at this point baby was sensitive to light, that if you hold a flashlight to your belly baby will move away from the light. So we thought we'd give it a go. Logan grabbed his street issued flashlight and ran it across my belly - nothing. He ran it back, and as it reached my belly button I felt this little baby flip right over - no question about it. And then felt a huge karate kick. I jumped and was freaked right out. We won't be doing that again. But I felt the baby. Now I know what it feels like and feel her moving about all the time.

17 Weeks :: April 30

17 Weeks 3 Days

133 lbs

Waist 30"

Belly 34"

16 Weeks :: April 23

16 Weeks 3 Days

133 lbs

Waist 30"

Belly 34"

The mom's of "Mom's the Word" have decided that I started to show in Week 14, but that it also kinda just looks like I just had Thanksgiving dinner. By Week 16 there was no question that I have started to show.

We had another Dr's appointment in Week 15. Everything went well. It was pretty exciting to hear the baby's heart beat. The steady heart with the sound of an interrupting thud as this little baby wiggled around. Very active, happy baby reported the doctor.

13 Weeks :: April 4

13 Weeks 5 Days

131 lbs

At this point I have started rehearsal for "Mom's the Word" at Theatre Calgary. I have also started to feel a bit better. I am not feeling sick 100% of the time, I am certainly still feeling sick by supper time and through the evening. But I am finally able to make it through some of my rehearsal day without feeling nauseous.

10 Weeks :: March 9

10 Weeks 0 Days

130 lbs

Waist 29"

Still nauseous all the time. Starting to feel very bloated and am noticing that my lower abdomen is becoming very taught.

9 Weeks :: March 6

9 weeks 4 Days

130 lbs

Waist 29"

During Week 8 I had some sort of stomach bug. It started at Stef's house watching the Oscars. I didn't feel very well and started to throw up, but that didn't feel out of the ordinary. I went home and straight to bed. I threw up all night and threw the next day. I called in sick for work and felt pretty awful for a full two, almost three days.

6 Weeks :: February 9th

The First Belly Photo.

This is one week after the doctor confirmed the pregnancy. And also my first day of morning sickness. I say morning sickness but I mean all day - but mostly evening sickness.