Buddies

Maya and Roberta- who happens to be my pretend sister wife.

Terms of Endearment

Luke assigns loving pet names to those he loves...

I'm Cutie

Maya is Sweetie

..and Ever is Potato... Poor baby is just a vegetable, and not even one Luke likes.

Addicted

To Toffifee. Need to find large boxes, going through MANY 15 piece boxes a week. Slightly embarrassed as to the actual amount.

Mango LOVES the baby

This picture is to freak Kathie out.

Announcing...

The Name.


Everest Syre Bellamy

The little man will be mostly known as 'Ever'.

Sucks

To have ' boobs twice the size ' than before I was pregnant, and to have gotten rid of all my fat clothes thus having nothing to wear.

Family Bed

I rolled over the other morning and this is what I saw.
Note to all considering a new mattress- just spend the money buy king size.

A Tale of Two Babies

Can you guess which one is which? Maya is the yellow one and babe yet un-named (BYUN) is the white one.

Physically, they seem to have the same nose, Maya is blessed with Luke's Bum where as BYUN has mine. Both their hair at birth is light brown and straight. BYUN has a much larger mouth. BYUN seems to sleep more and is generally more mellow. Maya has a vagina where as BYUN has a Penis.

I gained approximately the same amount of weight. Both where very normal pregnancies. Both delivery's got scary at the end. Maya had a compound presentation of both hands at the face. BYUN had the cord wrapped around his neck twice requiring emergent action on the part of the midwifes. The ambulance was almost called for both delivery's. With Maya the placenta delivery was extremely delayed and with BYUM his heart rate was dropping dramatically low. Episodomey for Maya Minor tears for BYUM. Labour total for Maya was 13hours 13min. Length for BYUN was 2hours 40min. As per the midwifes calculations.

Breastfeeding is incredibly easy with the second child. His latch seems to be better then Mayas ever was. Maya was on the breast constantly from birth, where as this child actually has periods where he dose not want to nurse. Amazing. Both want to be held be that is very normal and expected.

Maya was born at 38 weeks. BYUN had an additional four weeks to grow inutero yet amazingly their measurements are remarkably similar.
Maya
Wt- 7,4 lbs.
Head- 35cm
Chest-34cm
Abd-32cm
Length-53.5cm

BYUN
Wt- 7,5 lbs.
Head- 36cm
Chest-35cm
Abd-32cm
Length-52cm

Placenta Plot

This is our placenta garden. The four feet deep hole was dug with care awhile ago with care and on Saturday we planted the placenta which provided a home for the little fetus for 42 weeks. Kathie said a lovely blessing which caused tears and then Luke and Maya placed the placenta in the hole and it was filled in. A mom was planted to mark the spot.

Interesting side note- the placenta was put in an enamel pot I got at a garage sale this summer. As soon as I saw it I knew its purpose. Now I think it will make a nice soup pot.

Nest Summer I will try to grow some herbs there.

Kathy chasties the boy for keeping here prisoner in Canada for 3.5 weeks.
Second Grandchild!!
Its big out here!

Finally!

It's a Boy!!

So apparently the castor oil worked this time and we have a new little soul in our house.
At 4:44pm today a little boy showed up with the cord wrapped around his neck twice. Once they got that sorted out everything was fine. He is 7 pounds 5 ounces and was 52 cm in length.
He has been looking around a fair bit and is very interested in nipples. Anne and the baby are doing fine.

So the midwives have gone and Anne, Maya, the baby, and myself are sitting in bed eating.

No we have not picked name yet, it will probably be a week or two. It took that long for Maya's name.

Looking at him now is far less scare than it was when Maya arrived. What is much more scare is foreknowledge of the mountains of diapers. :P

In related news, today Anne pushed a 7 and a quarter pound thing out of her vagina today. Ouch!! :(

More castor oil....

Tring MORE castor oil today plus some other stuff with the midwife. This is crunch time as the babe is just about 42weeks gestation and risks assoicated with going post term rise around now. I had a dating u/s around 6weeks so we know the dates are right. It would be really nice to have a baby 07/09/28.

Awkward Questions

I feel like when you are married with no kids and everybody asks constantly when you are going to have kids......re 'when is that baby going to come'.

You just want to start hitting people after awhile.

Big Baby

By the time this hesitant baby boy comes out it might be setting a new weight record.

Not the day

We thought today would be the day, but it was not to be.
Anne started the day off early with a good dose of Castor oil. Then a second before the midwife showed up for another stretch and sweep (the fourth so far) and then a third.
While she suffered most of the obvious side effects of that wonderful stuff, she did not suffer the one we wanted: labour.
So she is now sleeping beside me still pregnant, and without suffering any major or regular contractions throughout the day.

So if she is still pregnant on Saturday, she will have been pregnant a month longer (four weeks anyway) with this child than she was with Maya. That's crazy.

The child should come soon though. Health-wise, everything is 100% ready to go and looking good. The kid is just chillin' in the uterus "Man, this is nicee, i LIKE it in here." I hope he doesn't dawdle like this when he gets older :)

BreastFeeding

I would really like to be actually breastfeeding next week to celebrate world breastfeeding week.

Flying

Yep...STILL pregnant

First

To bring on labour tonight I went to see Hairspray at the local multiplex....sat through the whole darn thing. But while there I got a drink and popcorn. I have never indulged myself so much in my entire life. Either I'm going to weigh 200lbs or we are going to go broke feeding me before this baby is born.

The Wait

So there is a lot of waiting going on 'round these parts.
We are still waiting for Anne to have the baby. Still no labour, still not dropped, still not nothing *sigh*
Also waiting for Kathie, Anne's sister who is visiting for the birth, to sudden go berserk from the boredom of waiting for Anne and do something crazy. How crazy? I don't know, but Kathie crazy would probably be something like flipping out and dying her hair blond or something like that. Truely frightening.
And then, as of this evening, will be waiting for my Xbox 360 to get repaired as it Red Ringed and off it goes.

But if anything, the baby should definitely peek its head out this week sometime for sure (of course I've been saying that to people for the past 3 weeks :)

Due Date

Well today is my due date..and still no baby, although not for lack of trying.
-Evening Primrose oil taken in a variety of ways.
-Homeopathic remedy given by the midwives.
-Maya has been allowed to nurse and play with her mommies as much as she wants.
- 10km walk.
- Bowling.
- As much sex as Luke will willingly participate in.

I have said that I would never do the caster oil route again but right now it is looking attractive. The wait is killing me. If anybody else has any suggestions speak up.

I am eager to have this babe. Luckily I am not to uncomfortable, just as long as I do not get up from my supine position. Any sort of bending just is no fun. Really what I'm eager for is my body.

Freak Out

Well Maya had her first major freak out. This morning the first thing she said was she didn't want to go to school anymore and she didn't like school. Thus, she dressed crying about going to school, ate breakfast crying about school, brushed her teeth crying about school, got her hair done crying about school, was dragged to school by both of us crying about school, and finally as we were walking out the door crying about school.

Only it wasn't just crying about school, it was kicking and screaming, and running away down the street.

From attachment parenting to letting your child cry it out with strangers. Ahhh want 40 weeks of pregnancy will make you do.

Birthday Boy

It is Luke's big 3- 0 this weekend, and I have nothing planned, no present purchased. I feel like such a terrible wife. I am actually focused on creating another birthday boy but perhaps if others wanted to make a fuss I'm sure he would appreciate it.

Still Pregnaet

Yep still growing a baby inside my uterus. It is getting bigger and bigger, thus my vagina will never be the same. After I had Maya I had a major emotional breakdown about the state of my vagina....but i'm sure that is too much information for most.
Anyways am trying to have the babe. Taking evening primrose oil, had some sex, went for a walk. Blah Blah I'm going to take the homeopathic the midwife can give me. I refuse to take caster oil.

My main goal in having the baby is to be able to lie on my stomach.

Maiden Name

Read the last three paragraphs- Ditto that.

First Day of School

I tried.....

I think I am reasonably well read. I try to read a differently range of authors, and subjects, fiction and non. My dirty secert is an addiction to British chick lit. American sucks but because it is British I can't get enough. I also try to make a special effort to read Canadian fiction. One of this years Canada reads was Lullabies for Little Criminals by Heather O'Neil. I couldn't finish it... to depressing,and I think it was tainting my mind. I see enough dispair, hear too many sad stories to want more in my leisure time.....and actually I try not to get involved. If I do not really need to know why a patient is bizarre then I do not find out.

My baby is a little girl..

I'm surprisingly experiencing a lack of emotional about Maya entering the 'system'. Although with the Montessori school is slightly less institutionalized. Have I ever mentioned how I think the 'system' failed me.

I teared up slightly when we dropped her off and was eager to pick her up early in case she was in the depth of dispare... but otherwise I kinda am focused on other things right now. Did enjoy a trip to owen sound with nobody else offering their two cents about what we should be listening to on the radio. Maya only likes girl singers. And I got to linger at the health food store with out somebody begging for a treat. .... and I didn't have to answer endless questions all day but I know my freedom will be short lived.

Maya did great. We know she stamped dinosaurs on a pieace of paper, she played house with a girt named faith, what she had for lunch... and that's about it. She is quiet about what else she did. Whatever it is she is eager for more on Friday. She will be going three days a week.

Oh and in case anybody is interested she came home from kindergarten and nursed, now she can wean.

Giddy as a schoolgirl

So we sent Maya off to school this morning. She is going to J/K at the Montessori school down the street. For that last week she was been telling us how excited she is for school and can't wait to get etc, etc.
So last night we tell her she needs to have a bath so she will be clean for school in the morning. Then it started and in between great sobbing heaves she says, " I don't want go to school", "i won't like school", over and over. We managed to get her clean anyway and get to bed.
So after I read her a bedtime story and and sitting in bed with her so she will go to sleep, she finally says, " I think I do want to go to school daddy, I'm going to go and tell mommy". So she jumps out of bed and runs downstairs to tell Anne. Then she comes back upstairs and promptly falls asleep.

This morning she was quite excited and very cooperative the whole morning. We walked with her to the school, and Maya smiled the whole way. When we got there school she did as the teacher said, put her stuff where she was supposed to and then sat down to do an activity with the other kids. She didn't even look at us as we left. We were definitely more nervous then she was.

So our little girl has her first day of school. It feels a little strange.

Names

For ANOTHER baby related post....

Anybody got any boy names ....we are at a serious loss. We can not think of a name that is somewhat unique, has two syllables, is not boring, and we both agree on. If by some act of God the testicles seen on the u/s were actually very swollen female genitalia we are all set with a girl name but Lord we do need help with a boy name.

Naked

So if anybody wants to see my naked pregnancy shots, and the non naked ones for that matter let me know and I will send you a link. It is only good for one more week. I am pretty open so if you are interested in seeing my pregnancy breasts in all their glory this is your lucky day. Besides half of you would have seen me naked in change rooms, skinny dipping, me changing on the beach before.

Actually I'm kinda surprised at the amount of people who are not interested. Guess I'm not as hot as Luke makes me out to be.

Bigger Then a House

I'm at 38ish weeks. The midwife says I'm good to deliver at home, I got my hair cut, my legs waxed, the supplies are ready and waiting, I am in full force nesting instinct thus all we need is the baby to come. Actually, first.......

• Kathie needs to arrive.
• I have to finish nesting- the kitchen needs massive cleaning, etc. etc. If only Maya would co-operate and Luke would not grumble every time I ask him to help. Can I help it the only time to get some stuff done is late at night when it is cool and Maya is sleeping.
• I would really like to paint some furniture.
• Finnish sewing Maya's skirt.
• Make a few more receiving blankets.
• Make some muffins, cookies, meals to put in the freezer.
• Do a massive grocery shop for heavy stuff- again I need Luke to help.
• Complete my last shift at work on Friday.

Hope High school is nicer to you then the bear trying to eat you. Maybe somebody will save you..................but who???

Guilty

Feel slightly guilty parking in the expecting/ new babies parking spots as I feel like I am in better shape then the people who have to walk from the other side of the parking lot....... but then again maybe they should be walking from the other side of the parking lot.

Pay Attention

Now it has come to my attention that because I have babies at home rather then at the hospital people feel that I do not want visitors- that is INCORRECT.

The baby and I will want lots of visitors. If you can't come mail us a note. Are we not worth 52 cents?- or whatever it costs to mail a letter these days. It does not need to be right away- but within the first month. If you read this blog randomly I still expect a note.

When Maya was born we did not get enough visitors- 'close to Christmas,' 'Winter driving' what you really said was 'I do not care'. If we are related there is a special burden for a visit. Remember, this babe may provide a kidney to you in the future.

The Last Summer of You and Me

As I had enjoyed The sisterhood of the travelling pants series by Ann Brashares I was looking forward to see what she could do with an actual geared to adult novel as I had always thought some of her themes were a little mature for younger teens. However I should have not been so eager. I felt she delivered another young adult novel the only difference being her characters were mid twenties. The concept was interesting- but it could have been presented .....more. I felt the climax was a letdown and the follow-up disappointing. Like she had to tie up the lose end as quick as possible. Anyways- disappointed.
As well did not like the title.

$ 105

In preparation for the new babe I have sorted through Maya's old diapers, gathered some 'new' used ones, bought some new ones at an actual in real life diaper store. The Extraordinary Baby Shoppe in Kitchener took $105 from me and I got one all in one- one size bum genius, four kissaluvs newborn diapers, and two bummis covers. Should be able to get good resale value as my purchases all retain their worth. It was great to talk to another person who knew all about cloth, and the answers to my questions.
I aim to have a two-three day supply of newborn diapers with four covers, and 25 newborn diapers. I have also bought a package of newborn diapers to get us through the first few days.

Funny

Here is a Maya licking the beaters from cream cheese icing for our carrot cake and Mango attempting to steal a lick.
But the point of my post was to mention a converstaion we had last night.

A- Would you like to go on a airplane to china Maya?
M- Oh I would be to freaked out to go on a airplane. I would be freaking out.

Hmmmmmm

Second Generation Winner

Maya was the big winner at the fall fair this year. She entered one category and dominated. She had a little help...and the category was for kids age one to three so she is at the upper end but that's my girl!!
She was the sole winner for our family as I was too lazy to enter anything this year. Perhaps I will get my act together for Walkertons.

New Word

I learned a new word the other day.

Wigger- Defined as a person of Caucasian background whom acts as a black person.

Really I do not care if you identify culturally with the black culture and thus want to talk, walk dress as a black person in urban settings typically would....but please do not name your kids typical black names-- it is disrespectful to the black people. Let them have this independent cultural identity and we will keep the boring names.

Five More Pounds...

I can gain five more pounds and four weeks ( I think ) to go. I want to eat shamelessly for five more pounds. Thus total weight gain being 28 pounds. Apparently I was quite slim to begin with and am with acceptable boundaries. I want this baby to arrive around the 10th. My last day of work is the 31 of August. Due to Carrots surgery and unexpected car repairs I really need I can't flake off early.

Interesting point- when pregnant with Maya I developed a Linea negra, this one I'm blemish free. In fact, my stretch marks have not changed either. Feel like I'm a bit more swollen with fluid this time. As well, my right upper quadrant is numb and tingly- same has last time only a little more intense. My midwife assures me this is normal.

Zero for Two

Yesterday, to be a loving wife I bought Luke TWO presents.

1.The new nice white shirt was too big and I don't think I can take it back.
2.I thought a Mr. Potato Head Transformer would be cute and I would get a kiss. The response I did get " Oh you didn't get me one of those did you!!??"

Anne Loses.

Too Much Effort

We are getting maternity/family/ Maya photos done tonight by photography by Charlotte. In preparation I should have gotten my legs waxed but I'm too lazy to make a phone call for to book and appointment so I had to shave. Why do women bother, I have forgotten how much time and effort it takes vs. waxing every 4-6weeks. Now I just have to organize the clothing- again another bother- why can't we all just wear uniforms.

More Daft Punk Pics

This is the position Anne assumed so we were among the first 50 people entering :)

The last pic is awesome. It was just before they lit of the pyramid the first time.

Over the Daft Punk Addiction

So as you can see, Anne and I made to the Daft Punk concert last night. It was amazing.
Since having married her, I have slowly brainwashed Anne into actually enjoying electronic music. I believe after last night I have accomplished that lofty goal. At least if this picture is anything to go by.

We took a wheelchair for Anne, as she is 8 months pregnant and wouldn't have been able to stand for the 4 hours or so we were there and also prevented her from being jostled by dancers. This was a great choice as Anne had the entire wheelchair seating to herself. She looked like they had cordoned off an dangerous offender though, all fenced in like that. :)
This is Sebastian and Kavinsky, they DJed before The Rapture played and afterwards again before Daft Punk. Although I really really enjoyed DP, these guys were the highlight of my evening. They music was very cool and as you can see I was right there seeing them set it up and mix it together. Also it was very raw, where as DP's music sounded more processed. The bass was so heavy my shirt was vibrating. Even Anne really enjoyed it. They were in then centre of the hall with the sound and light technicians, so a lot of the crowd never really realized that the music playing was from them. But the few hundred crowded around the booth was rocking out and having a great time. I really regret not getting more pics or video of them performing. Here is a video of pretty much what I saw though (here's another). Neither give you a real sense of the power of the music. Being 5 feet from them and see how its done was a great experience.
Then finally, Daft Punk came on. It was amazing to see them live. I can't really describe was it is like to see this in person. So awesome and so fun.
I do regret having incessantly see all of every should they have done for the past year, as it definitely took something away from this show, but it was still really really awesome.

Fireworks

Last night Luke and I had a little time to ourselves and there was fireworks- literally. The sinful gaming slots sponsored them for our date.

BOOKS

Got The 100 mile Diet, and Fast food Nation from the library. One to make me feel guilty and the other to make me feel even more guilty.

Kyle, when you do the xgames, don't do this :)

Phone again...

Cause sometimes i'm to lazy to get up and actually answer it. Or i'm nervous it is work and I would have to say no I can't come in.

Phone

Sometimes when I'm bored the phone will ring and I get all excited think about who it could be and the fabulous conversation we will have or the fun activities that will be planed as a result of the call.....................then it is a telemarketer.

Potter Post

So I finally finished the last Harry Potter book on the weekend and I would agree with the general sentiment that it was a very enjoyable book and really brought the series to a close in a satisfying manner.
Anne and I have only shared our thoughts briefly on it but we are both happy and sad that it is done. Now we need another series to share together.

Probably the saddest thing for me is that in read somewhere in an interview with Rowling, that she doesn't plan to right any more Fantasy fiction. While I have no dought whatever she writes next will be good. I do hope she does create a new universe sometime down the road. We will see I guess.

Soccer

This summer I have been playing a fair bit more than previous summers. As I am 30 in september I have been able to play regualrly in the 30+ soccer league as well as the usually rec league play. I also count the running around I do at Maya's soccer games.
This Saturday I finally was able to play in a 30+ tournament and we won! Yay. The level of play at these games is usually quite high and fast paced. My defence squad managed to shut down everything in the two games I played and our goalie maybe had a total of 5 shots on him.
The next major tourny is at pumpkinfest in october and I am very much looking forward to that.

Family Photo Cypress Lake

Future Stars GOLD

Here is our soccer team. It is mostly fun leading them. Our kids are starting to get the whole ball in the net concept and thus we are losing 25 to zero. Not that anybody is keeping score. Unoffically we have a few VERY attentive ( loud) parents, whom are ready to sign their kids to a proffesional contract. Maya is still mostly focused on trying to get us to hug her and cuddle her durning the game.

The Potter

I completed the final installment last night- started it Monday. I read every word and did not skim- nasty habit.
Agree with others that this is a full fledged fantasy novel- which is not a theme I typically read unless Luke thinks I will like it. It was violent, again not something I like to read. Felt most of my questions were answered. Some of my gut feeling were correct about characters others not.
Did enjoy the series- but the first will always be my favorite, it has the largest fun factor.

Now if Luke could only read it so we could discuss.