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So a flurry of activity has occured here in the past few days. My $188 compression stockings developed identical twin runs on the heels and I was unimpressed, to say the least! I made a call and headed out to the pharmacy where I got them and chatted with the RPN there about my symptoms and such. Read the rest of this entry »

These were taken this morning. I definitely feel like I’ve popped - although I haven’t had many questions about it - maybe because everyone already knows

15w + 2d bare belly

15w + 2d

How on earth am I already 15 weeks pregnant? I need to take a belly pic - it’s like it’s growing every day

I went to see my family doc about my varicose veins and he is referring me to a vascular surgeon because of the extensiveness of the veins. Read the rest of this entry »

Wow. I feel like this pregnancy is just flying by! It probably helps that I’ve had maybe a grand total of an hour of nausea … and it has been wonderful, although not entirely comforting. While it was awful being nauseous 24/7 with Gwen, it was reassuring to know that nausea = pregnant. This time, I do have symptoms, they’re just less obvious ones - like highly emotional, incredibly exhausted, and laden with nasty, painful varicosities.

Yay, pregnancy!

Really though, I’m feeling more and more happy to be carrying this new life and looking more and more forward to meeting Love Bug. Read the rest of this entry »

I feel like I’ve totally dropped off the blog world. I realize that it’s not technically true, but it has been a while since I’ve crafted a somewhat thought-provoking post. I figured I’d give everyone an update on what’s going on Chez Schellingerhoudts that has made my blogging a bit slow!

• I’ve been really tired. Although I didn’t think I was this tired with Gwen, I was poking around at some old posts and found this one that proved me wrong. I still think I’m more tired this time around! I’ve actually been napping during Gwen’s naps, which means that I haven’t had much time on the computer.
• We’ve been trying to organize a trip to Gores Landing (near Cobourg/Port Hope) to pick up an antique dining room table and chairs from my mom’s cousin … this is taking up a lot more time than we’d hoped it would!
• We’ve had my mom draw up a plan for a potential kitchen reno and we’ve been contacting some contractors so set up quotes and such. I’m so excited at the possibility of our kitchen/dining room reno getting done before Love Bug arrives that it’s not even funny.
• Gwen’s consistently down to one nap a day (ya know, except for today!) which means that my free time has been cut from 3+ hours a day down to only 1.5 - 2 hours.
• Brad’s been off work for the last week, but went back yesterday … and when he’s home, I rather enjoy spending as much time with him as possible. We also did a bunch of house work and running around.

I think that about sums up the last week or two. It’s been busy. Good, but busy. I promise I’ll write a decent post soon

I really just felt like I needed to write something after that doozy of a post Maybe a bulleted list?

• I am experiencing some EXTREME fatigue … me so tired all day long, but especially after 3 pm
• Gwen naps now from 11:30 - 1:30-ish … which is AWESOME, but means I cannot nap
• Enjoyed a lovely two-day holiday with my parents … their place is a veritable amusement park for Gwen! Their 3/4 acre property boasts a pool (which Gwen LOVED), a sandbox (which Gwen LOVED), a dog (you get the picture), and a large expanse of grass for her to explore. We had a blast!
• Got all of our switch covers and plug covers back on the walls to finish off our new paint. Must. Take. Pictures. My house looks fantastic!
• The National Post has added a regular column about how green is good for corporations - yay!
• The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada has introduced new guidelines surrounding vaginal breech birth - wuhoo!!!
• I’m heading upstairs to get ready for bed, and that makes me feel totally old - it’s only 9:30!

That’s right, people. After telling you all to stop it already and we’re so not ready for that yet and how can you joke about such a thing? … Read the rest of this entry »