35 weeks pregnant :D

I'm actually 35 weeks and 5 days pregnant today, but as you know, I've been pretty darn tired and I'm finding it hard to keep up to this blog LOL!  Just going to do the best I can :) 

These last couple of weeks I've been a total slug!!  Which I know is pretty common in the last trimester.  I'm SOOOO ready for this baby girl to come out into the world.  I'll be happy as long as she stays in there until 37 weeks, which is considered full term.   I've been experiencing more intense Braxton Hicks contractions, and also some mild period like cramping.  My body is definitely getting prepared for the real thing :D  

I took my dog Bailey for a 30 minute walk last week, and 10 minutes in I started to feel a ton of pressure and cramps in my lower tummy.   I was sooo uncomfortable, and I was literally whimpering and waddling down the street like the biggest loser!!  LMAO!! It seemed like everyone was doing double takes at me as they drove by ;)  Sorry Bails, no more walks from Mommy for awhile!! 

A few days ago we went to Babies R Us and bought a Britax infant car seat :) Happy to have that ticked off the list......  and today I'm going to pack our hospital bag :)

Last night I spent some time in the nursery going through lil potaters clothes.  I chose two outfits as her "coming home" attire,  including a hat that I knitted for her.  It's so hard to believe that she'll be here in a few short weeks :D  This has definitely been the longest WAIT of my life!  I don't do well with having to wait for exciting surprises, so this has definitely tested my patience hehehe!  Almost there!!

Our 9 week prenatal classes have come to an end, and we have our home visit with the midwives next Tuesday.  This is when we'll discuss our birth plan, and make sure everyone is on the same page :)  Ultimately, we would like to try for an all natural birth.  No interventions/drugs, unless absolutely necessary.  But,  I'm also going to keep an open mind, as I really don't know how I'm going to feel in the heat of the moment.  I'm crossing my fingers for a fast, uncomplicated labour and delivery :D  

A little side note - I weighed in at 153 pounds this past Sunday, which means I've gained about 33 pound throughout my pregnancy so far :)  I feel pretty good about that! 

Also,  my sister in law put together a baby pool, where you can guess "her" delivery date/time and weight.  Click on this link to make a wager - http://www.untilithappens.com/babysorensen

I hope everyone is enjoying their Summer :D  Sweet Love to you all Xoxoxo

MLO

34 Weeks Pregnant :D

Maternity Shoot - 34 weeks!! :D 

Daddy is an artist :D

My amazing husband painted a (Precious Moments) mural for the nursery last weekend :)  He still has a few touch ups to make, but gave me the "okay" to post a couple pics of his work.  He picked out the picture, colours and style himself, and surprised me when he was all done!  I'm so proud of him, and I absolutely LOVE his artistic side :)))))  Great job Schoochie Xo 

Sweet Love,
MLO

33 Weeks Pregnant :D

Happy that I woke up this morning and have the energy and motivation to write :D  YaY!!  I've had a good and busy week so far!  Monday night we had our prenatal class (LOVE), Tuesday evening we had a midwives apt (where we found out that all my blood levels are perfect) Wooo Hooo!!! This just proves to me even further that the Vegan lifestyle kicks butt!!  Last night,  Jens took my mom and I to Stage West for the "Uptown Country Girls" show and dinner.  We had a blast, and I reallllly enjoyed the special meal they made for me.  Roasted veggies in a yummy mater sauce on rice, with steamed asparagus.  I'm going to have a protein shake this morning to make up for last night ;)    Today,  mom and I are going to spend the day together, and tonight Jens and I have our rescheduled prenatal class (due to the missed class on Canada Day).   We're also thinkin' about going to Stampede tomorrow :D  Busy week indeed!!! It's so nice to be feeling better, as I didn't do well with those couple weeks of "bed rest" YIKES!! I get stir crazy if I'm stuck in the house too long!

I'm going to head over to Chapters today to look for some Hypno birthing material.  Our midwives recommended that I try it, due to some of my anxieties.  I want to give birth naturally, so I'm going to have to be brave, and try to find "my calm" in the midst of the pain.  I'm feeling very excited to meet our little girl, but naturally I'm also feeling nervous about labour and delivery.  We've decided we're going to labour at home as long as possible, and then head to the Hospital near the end.  I really want to experience a home water birth, but I think I'll do better at the Hospital with baby #1.  Once I have this experience, I might feel more at peace to do a home birth next time around :)

I want to thank everyone again for all the sweet love on my Birthday last week!! I felt really special all day, and can't believe I'm one year away from the big 30 :D  A lot of people feel bad about aging, but I'm not one of those peeps!  I think there's something so special about being "another year older".  More wisdom, more memories, more laugh lines to carry with you and treasure....  

Anyhoo,  I hope you're all enjoying your Summer so far!!!  Smooch and Scooch the ones you love Xoxoxox

Sweet Love

MLO

32 Weeks Pregnant :D