Round One

It's been an eventful couple days! Zoey has gained some new skills and had a bit of trauma to deal with.

On Saturday as part of an anniversary gift from Henry, I went to get my hair done. It was so wonderful to get a chance to freshen up. Something as simple as highlights can mean a lot to a new mom. It was quite the adventure as well as Zoey had a lot of trouble taking a bottle so leaving for over two hours meant Henry quite possibly faced a very unhappy and hungry little girl. However, when I got home I was shocked to see Zoey sleeping on Henry's chest. He smiled and said, "She just finished her bottle". We were over the moon! Her ability to take a bottle means so much to us. It means traveling is a little more plausible, it means we don't have to run out of church the second the say Amen, it means that we can go out for a meal and have a babysitter. I was worried it was just a fluke, but she took another one that evening and has continued to do so for the last few days. We are so excited!

The other adventure we have involved her first round of vaccinations. I was nervous but while Henry offered to come with me, I decided I would be strong for Zoey. It was incredibly tough for me. She had the three needles and by the third she had enough. She looked so horrified that I was letting that happen to her. I broke my heart. I managed to hold it together but I'm not going to lie, it wasn't easy. She's been a little cranky since but other than a little fussiness and a need to be cuddled, she's done really well. I'm not looking forward to the next round but we will deal with that one when we get to it.

I've been really frustrated with what I'd call a witch hunt for women who bottle-feed their babies. I was feeding Zoey a bottle in the waiting room after her shots and I was shocked by the number of dirty looks I got from people walking by. It was breast milk so people had no need to worry, but honestly, what if it was formula. Some people seem to act like formula fed babies are being fed poison! I have so many friends who for various reasons were unable to breastfeed, and honestly, if it's not what a mom is able to do, no one has the right to judge that.



Motherhood is amazing and every day I find more things that I love about my daughter. If I've had a rough day or a stressful moment, she smiles at me and I melt. I see Henry holding her and knowing that this little girl has him wrapped around her tiny finger. Even the nights where I can barely keep my eyes open I am amazed by her. She is precious and we love her so completely and unconditionally.

21 Weeks .... Carrots, Ducks, and Shots

21 weeks.....truckin along. This babe is really enjoying the space that they presently have and taking all advantages to practice their soccer skills. Gorgeous :) I am still trying to be patient and wait for Henry to be able to feel the kicks, but I think I am more anxious than he is. Or at least I am showing it more.

The Vegetable/Fruit comparison today is a Carrot! We are getting really close to the One Pound mark. Feels like that will be a big milestone. When you think about how we found out at 5 weeks and the wee one was the size of a PoppySeed! Really is amazing when you think about it. My favorite information from the weekly email today was the fact that our baby is growing eyebrows!! lol I think that is precious and hilarious. I think I am imagining our child focusing really hard on growing full and thick....anyways....lol the random thought for the day.

As for Ducks, Sunday we found a Cool Mist Humidifier finally. It is adorable, in the shape of a really cute duck shape. I was told to get one for the baby but that it would likely help with the continuous congestion that has accompanied the pregnancy. Henry is now blessed with a wife who cannot breath through her nose at night. Anyhoo, two nights with the humidifier and I wake up feeling better. So I have brought it down today to see if having it in the room will help during the day. Fingers crossed!


So Alberta has finally figured out what they are doing with the H1N1 shot. I think I will finally get to go stand in line (yay) on Friday. This decision as I have made I know I have discussed before. I would like to emphasize the fact that a huge amount of research, thought, discussion, and prayer has gone into this choice. It was not easy at all to make, Henry and I have learned that parenting is incredibly hard even before the little one makes their appearance. I know a number of parents would agree with me on this one. However, it has been difficult to continue watching the news, and to sometimes, hear the extremely hurtful things that people say about people who have come to this decision. I think what is frustrating for me, is when some individuals seem to make the issue black and white. I completely respect every ones choice in regards to the shot, the reality is that if I were not pregnant, I would likely not bother to get the vaccine at all. But it is not just us anymore, we are now a family of three.

That's my two cents :)

My final note: Edmonton neeeeeeds to win tomorrow! So if anyone from the team reads this blog (hahahaha) please know that a pregnant lady would greatly appreciate another 6 - 1 victory :)