SNOOGLE

I have been having troubles falling asleep lately. This is new for me as I usually fall asleep instantly, however I am a tummy sleeper and since early on in my pregnancy I have not been able to sleep in my "go to position," on my stomach. It's not that my tummy is preventing me from sleeping that way, it is my very tender boobs that make stomach sleeping so uncomfortable! My friends suggested that sleeping on my side with a pillow between my knees would be comfortable, and it was...kind of. The last couple of weeks, though, I just havn't been able to get comfortable enough to sleep!!!

Trying to see the bright side of this situation, I figured that this was nature's way of preparing me for the sleep deprived days ahead. Just as I was about to accept that this was the way it was going to be from now on, my girlfriend introduced me to a product designed to defy nature's ways.....behold, the SNOOGLE!!!!!

This pillow gave me the BEST night's sleep I have had in weeks!! Seriousy, cuddling right into it, is like crawling into my very own nest! The pillow just curls around me, part of it under my head, the long part cradling my back and the bottom curves up between my knees, offering nothing but the most comfortable sleep ever!!!

Sleeping with that pillow is like being "spooned" but without the heavy, uncomfortable weight of your lover's arms crushing you!

Pregnant or not, get a snoogle!!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

It's Thanksgiving and I have sooo much to be thankful for! Family and health top my list for sure, but this year, I am mostly thankful for being 4 MONTHS PREGNANT!!!!!

Me and my "baby bump"

HEARTBEAT

It's real! It's really, really, real!!! There is defiantely a "mini-me" growing inside of me! Today, I heard the heart beat! From somewhere in my uterus came the sound of galloping horses. I could hear it loud and clear! My eyes filled with tears and a huge smile spread across my face. The galloping horses, the med students holding the doppler, explained, was the sound of little mini-me's heart beat! How cool is that? Mini me's heart beat sounds like galloping horses????

Most of my friends who are expecting, or who have recently had babies, were sick with morning sickness, proof that they were indeed pregnant. I, thankfully, have not had one day of morning sickness, however, I sort of felt...jealous! Since week 6 or 7, when I had my first ultra sound to make sure the baby was in the right spot, I have not had an ounce of proof that the little "mini me" is still there. To top it off, as word gets around that I am expecting, people keep telling me that I don't even look pregnant! I've had sore boobs and my pants are getting tight, but apparently no one else notices this... Today though, today, I got proof!

SUMMER WAS HERE...FINALY!

Yesterday, Saturday, we had summer! It lasted for a day and it was amazing!! The sun beat down on us in a way that it has not in months. I actually needed sunglasses, short sleeves, barefeet and flip flops! It was a glorious day! Today, fall, came back, but memories of our late, short, one day of summer still linger!

When it is so warm and beautiful outside, there is no where else I wanna be than AWAY from the city. Marty had hockey, yep, ice hockey, on our only day of summer all year, so Scout and I went out to the Farm where I keep Dirt Face. It sure looked like fall, the leaves were all different colors and the grass was brown, but the sky was incredibly clear, blue and full of bright hot sun! I had decided not to ride horses by myself while I am pregnant. I am not ready to quit riding all together yet, but i am trying to make smarter, safer choices. So instead of riding while out at the farm, I strapped my camera around my neck, and headed out with Scouter into the woods. Summer was a good day!

UNBUTTONED

Yesterday, at the Flames hockey game, I had to unbutton my jeans. They have become too tight!! On one hand I am excited, perhaps this is the baby bump finally starting to show, however on the other hand, I am worried that it is just the cookie dough I can't stop eating!!! I know, I know, pregnant chicks shouldn't eat cookie dough, the raw eggs are dangerous for baby. My head knows it's wrong, but my fingers won't stop dropping balls of raw dough, speckled with chocolate chips into my mouth!!

Whatever the reason, yesterday was the first day I had to unbutton in public! Thankfully I was wearing a long shirt and thankfully, I only needed to be unbuttoned when I was sitting down. I tried to remember to rebutton when I stood up, especially when I saw people I knew, but I am sure I forgot a couple of times.

I unbuttoned as soon as we climbed what seemed like miles to the seats our free tickets provided for us and sat down. I was hoping that would help with the uncomfortable feelings I was having in my guts...it didn't. Before the National Anthem was even played, I had to excuse myself, and head back down the numerous stairs to the bathroom. I picked a stall in the middle of the long rows of stalls, sat down and let er blow!!! Wow, did I have gas...and that's not all!! I was greatful for the loud noise the sounds of the game and the fans made that echoed through the arena and the bathrooms. I sat there for a long time, greatful that there were plenty of stalls and not the pressure of someone waiting to use the one I was stinking up. I was also greatful for the screens that play advertising on the back of the door. I was actually quite entertained staring into the faces of smiling realtors and insurance adjusters while I did my "business." For a few uncomfortable minutes I thought I was going to have to text Marty and tell him to come down, we'd have to go home. I seriously did not think I was going to be able to sit through an entire game, feeling like I did. Eventually though, half way through the first period of the game, I was back in my seat, button undone, enjoying the red Twizzler the old lady next to us insisted I have.

Today, I went to work with the button of my capris undone and stood in the staffroom listening to everyone tell me how I didn't even look pregnant yet and when would I start to "show?" If they only knew....

DOULA

Just met the best Doula today!!! Her name is Leanne and I have invited her to be a part of our birthing journey. I am soo excited. I have interviewed a couple of Doulas but, Leanne, I connected with instantly! She had this energy...an energy that matched mine. I felt it the minute she waked through my door and it lasted well after Scout licked her to death!

She was excited, a little hyper, just like me and so passionate about her role in the whole process. Hiring a Doula makes this all seem even more real and I love that!! I love it! I love it! I love it!!!!

SECRET ITS OUT

The kids at school today, guessed my secret...they guessed that I am pregnant! The staff already knew, but I hadn't told the kids yet. It was the last class of the day, grade 6. The girls were whispering and giggling. They said they needed to ask me a question, but they'd wait until later....weird, but I went with it. Eventually, they couldn't wait anymore, and one of them whispered in my ear, "Mme W, are you pregnant??" She stepped away from my ear giggling and squealing with anticipation. I must have blushed. I know I got all flustered and instinctively looked down at my tiny protuding tummy. I was wearin a purple dress with a black belt, but I guess it just didn't hide my secret. They said when i turned to the side, they could see my "baby bump." I had to admit that yes I was. They screamed and jumped up and down. They were sooo excited! Hugs went all around and even the boys were asking if I would bring the baby to school when it was born. I told the class that they were the first to know my big secret and that they could tell others. The bell rang and they stampeded out the door. It was the last class of the day and the halls were buzzing with students. By 3:05, the news had been spread and my classroom was filled with girls hugging me and giggling like crazy. It surprised me, how much fun it was sharing my news with my students, but the hugs and squeals were genuine and contagious!!! Some of the older girls were choked that I wouldn't be able to go on the French Trip to Quebec with them in May, which, in a weird kind of way, actually made me feel loved! :) Some of them mentioned that they also thought I was pregnant last week, but were afraid to say anything, incase I was just getting fat....LOL!