Mommy By Day

18-week ultrasound, and...

2012-02-11T06:43:00.000-08:00

It's still a baby! Heh. It was another good medical appointment, all is well, and big-sister was a superstar even though she stayed up almost three hours after her bedtime. And now Steve is willing to start playing the name game! (It's funny - I'd forgotten how long the fetal anatomy appointments are. I was in with the tech for about...

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My 2yo Rocks

2012-02-06T16:54:00.000-08:00

So that I don't forget... Top 3 Reasons Why My Kid is Awesome (this week): 1. Fearlessness. We went to the (Extremely Large, Extremely Busy, Extremely Loud and Crazy) West Edmonton Mall Waterpark yesterday morning. Where we were told that we could not go with Frances down 3 of the 4 waterslides appropriate for the beginner crowd. So we...

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I Love My Old Doctors (Prenatal Care Continues)

2012-01-30T07:52:00.000-08:00

My 15 week appointment was in mid-January. I love seeing medical professionals that don't seem like complete idiots. And don't go out of their way to make me feel stupid and anxious. *Wheee* Concerns that the last clinic had about my pregnancy, and the thoughts of my new doctors/nurses: ... Old clinic: Your weight is a concern. You've...

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Winter

2012-01-28T12:58:00.000-08:00

We like.

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Hormonal Pregnant Woman (Woes)

2012-01-27T09:14:00.000-08:00

Immediately after the disaster of a prenatal visit at 11 weeks, I called the clinic that I used with Frances to switch back to them. Even though they're less convenient. And even though I have to pay for parking. Because I didn't want stupid people monitoring my pregnancy. And because I value my mental health. Gah. And, even though I felt...

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Second Prenal Visit: I Hate My Prenal Care Team

2012-01-25T09:28:00.000-08:00

Some of the conversations from my second prenal visit, at 11 weeks, with a nurse, a student doctor and a resident, and finally with a dr-dr. (Hellish, all of it.) The Nurse Nurse: You should really watch your weight during this pregnancy because of how much you gained with the first. (I gained 60lbs. It was terrible, but I lost it by...

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First prenatal appointment #annoyed

2012-01-23T08:17:00.000-08:00

I think my prenatal nurse, Ing, thinks I'm exceptionally stupid. (I'm reasonably confident that Nurse Ingrid is exceptionally stupid.) (One thing on this planet that pisses me off is... Someone wasting my time. This applies to work (I'm notorious for leaving in the middle of meetings when my presence is no longer required), home life (poor...

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Finally, Winter. #yeg

2012-01-22T10:56:00.000-08:00

After a pitiful start to the winter season... there is at least enough snow to cover the gross brown of the city... After being abandoned by Steve so he could go skiing without the exhausted and miserable ladies of the house, we decided to make the best of another sick day... (We lasted 20 minutes before heading back...

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The Last Couple Months...

2012-01-19T19:22:00.000-08:00

Early November, 2011: I'm a bit blown away right now. We've known for a bit now and I'm still... wow. For the last couple of years, I genuinely thought that Frances would be my first and last child. We have been blessed with her, but I found the thought of her never having a brother or sister incredibly sad. Late last August, I made peace...

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Stupid Comments: Pregnancy Edition

2012-01-16T16:40:00.000-08:00

A conversation between me & my mother-in-law over the weekend: MIL: "Are you feeling the little one moving yet?" Natalie: "Not yet, it's still pretty early." MIL: "Really? That's surprising considering how big the baby is!" *Steve and Natalie stare incredulously at each other while Natalie tries to piece together a...

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Spider Lobsters

2012-01-10T17:38:00.000-08:00

One of the best parts about living with a two-year-old? They react dramatically to everything. (Makes life magical for the grownups in the house...) The Girl's reaction to meeting a live lobster (at home, rather than looking in a grocery story tank) for the first time: *Steve brings out dinner to show Frances* *Frances runs to and clings...

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Flowers

2012-01-05T17:56:00.000-08:00

Frances was quite impressed with the bouquets of flowers that we were asked to take home after the funeral... (I'm exhausted. And my head is throbbing. And my eyes hurt. And I haven't been able to eat since noon. Is it reasonable to go to bed at 7?)

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Christmas Holidays

2011-12-31T17:06:00.000-08:00

They were both good and... devastating. In the last two weeks, I've skied 6 days... in two national parks. Waimak has run 55km... and is as happy as a dog can be. I heard my second child's heartbeat for the first time... two days after the heart of a beloved friend's child beat for the last time. We survived 5...

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Photo Printing Stuff: Reviews

2011-12-09T08:34:00.000-08:00

Photostuff reviews: Costco, Canvas Pop, Blacks & my old friend, Photobook Canada. This winter, I mixed things up a bit - For the first time, I tried out Costco's printing services for my Christmas cards (In the past, I've used both Shutterfly & Kodakgallery.ca... I'm pleased.) I also had canvas prints made for Christmas gifts c/o Canvas...

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Am Crazy Person

2011-12-08T18:39:00.000-08:00

I may or may not have yelled at a (otherwise very nice) 40+ year-old man for littering a cigarette butt at about 7am Tuesday morning. The pre-story: Sunday afternoon: All afternoon is spent in the kitchen making a large batch of rouladen. Monday morning: I lovingly place roulades in the slow-cooker to cook during the day; they are...

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And so it begins...

2011-12-04T11:58:00.000-08:00

The tree is up, we survived our first (children's) Christmas party (at Galaxyland in West Edmonton Mall of all places), and now I want a nap. The cars at Galaxyland, they were a hit. After an hour of chasing her through balls, up stairs and down slides, we were exhausted (but pleased). Steve & I...

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Dead Grannies and Missing Kidneys

2011-11-25T18:12:00.000-08:00

As I was going through all our Christmas kit yesterday, I rediscovered a Christmas book that had been given to Frances by my late grandmother... I brought the book out and Frances was thrilled. ("Ooh, Mommy! Is that a new book?! I love it!") I explained to her that it was a present from Grannie My-maiden-name. ("Ooh, Mommy! A present from...

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#Today

2011-11-18T07:08:00.000-08:00

Is a good day.

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Lest We Forget

2011-11-11T11:33:00.000-08:00

We attended the ceremonies at St Albert Place today. (And Frances took the bus for the first time.) It was good. Thank you.

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Fall is Good

2011-11-05T16:57:00.000-07:00

Good. The geese are thinning out... The lake is covered in ice... Christmas holidays are booked. It's going to be an interesting winter. Good.

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Hallowe'en and Whatnot

2011-11-01T18:10:00.000-07:00

The last week has been... yeah. A timeline: Thursday morning: I realize that I have to take a day off before the end of the month. (Use it or lose it kinda thing...) Later Thursday morning: I confirm with my sister-in-law that Frances & I can come crash their place for a last-minute weekend...

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Bookworm

2011-10-28T07:09:00.000-07:00

We are book people. Big. Time. Book. People. And I blame @pinkbrain for my newest Amazon problem. (Jen's son was born a handful of hours before Frances. And she's a superstar crafty mom who knows way more about child development and whatnot than I ever will. So I have to poach all my mom ideas from her. It works wonderfully.) A while back,...

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Taking Photos Everyday Again.

2011-10-24T14:09:00.000-07:00

I have heaps to say, but can't seem to finish a post. I am taking lots of photos again, though. (I love the freedom of my new toy.) Yoga Master. Great Canadian Superstore. Portrait from inside a blankie tent. Yeti eyebrows. Dogpark....

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I'm Going to Have Nightmares

2011-10-23T09:48:00.000-07:00

We reorganized the basement this weekend... And found this: It was mine as a child. Her name is Catundra. She's horrific. Only one eye almost-works and the hair is like something out of a horror film. Rather appropriate for this time of year, eh? I may leave her on the doorstep on Halloween to frighten the young...

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Newborn Baby

2011-10-08T16:34:00.000-07:00

Apparently, I'm the official family photographer... Today, I visited my cousin and her 8-day-old son... (Which was only a little bit odd - we've only seen each other a couple of times in the last 15+ years, both of those times being at the funerals of our grandparents. But I'm not complaining... I very much like taking photos of...

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