22 weeks and counting

Well I am about 22 weeks in, and everything is going as it should! Nothing new to report which is a good sign. I feel the baby moving every so often which is a cool feeling, but other than that the baby and I are doing great! I am more hungry than the first three months, but surprisingly haven't gained that much weight. I owe that to going to the gym three days a week. Yep I am still going to the gym, people are amazed that I am still going. I am not sure why, its just something I have to do. I might as well do it now before I don't have time to sleep, eat or poop let alone go to the gym! Everyone at the gym is really supportive and encouraging which helps alot! I can't believe how time has flown by, it just seems like yesterday I found out I was pregnant! If this is an indication on how the first year is going to go...yikes!!

I think we have finally picked a name, well when we say we I mean my husband. He changes his mind like he changes his underwear. Everyday its "do you like this name?" I ask him what was wrong with the name from yesterday and he replies that he didn't quite like that one as much...this has been going on for the past five months, but especially since we found out we were having a girl! But finally one night, after a lot of searching, he has found the perfect name. Of course we are not telling anyone b/c I think that is the reason he has changed his mind so much. People always have an opinion and that of course leads to doubt, so this time mum is the word!

We registered at Toys R' us. That was an ordeal, not a bad one, but I didn't realize how time consuming it would be, nor how much information you needed to know on everything! We were looking at car seats and strollers for what seemed like an eternity! It was a little overwhelming, but at the same time fun and we managed with a lot of help from the Toys R' us staff.

We are planning on using cloth diapers. I am excited about that. I realize the cost is high at the beginning, but in the long run it will be much cheaper. For us its not even about the money, its about the environment. It takes seven years for one disposable diaper to decompose...gross!! I like to try and be as environmentally friendly with any product that I buy! We have a meeting tonight with a lady who sells cloth diapers, more like an orientation on how to use cloth diapers. It seems that they might take a little getting used to, so I am glad that there is a service that provides new parents with instructions on how to use them.

We are slowly, but surely getting ready for the newest addition to the Graham family. We are excited to meet her.

ITS A GIRL!

So the ultrasound went well yesterday, and it turns out we are having a girl. When I first found out I was preggo people would ask me if I had a feeling what we were having. I had no idea, then around the third month I got this feeling it was a girl, and sure enough thats what it is! We got some cute ultrasound pics, one really scary one, and two cute ones! Yay for us..everything seems to be going along nicely! I can't believe that I am already almost half way there. Time flies when you are having fun I guess!

Well I am off to enjoy a weekend of friends, virgin drinks, beach, and turkey dinner! Have a good weekend everyone!

Preggo!

Well I guess its not really news by now that I am pregnant, about four months to be exact! It is defintely an experience! Right now things seem to be going ok, but at the beginning it was rough! I was sick and tired ALL the time!! The best way to describe the feeling was like being on a boat 24 hours a day, non stop motion sickness! Thank god that has finally gone, and while I am still tired, that too is not nearly as bad. At least now I can stay up past 7 pm! Other than the odd ache and pain, things are moving along nicely!

Although I know I am pregnant, it is still surreal to me, like I only believe it when I go to the doctor and hear a heartbeat. After that it still feels like a dream sometimes. My husband is so freaking excited he can hardly contain himself! I too am excited, but he has wanted kids much longer than I have. It took me a while to get to that point. It is also a little overwhelming to think that I will have to be responsible for something other than myself. Feed, bathe, dress something everyday other than me...and the money, whew that is also something that is heavy on my mind! Unless you are a billionaire who can afford these little creatures! I know people do it everyday, but man sometimes its a struggle for just us..I hope things work out! I am sure they will. We have a lot of support from family and friends. That is the other issue that upsets me is family! None of mine live here, I am not sure if that will be easy or hard! I guess all of these things we will have to deal with as the time comes. For now I have to enjoy this time, b/c who knows if it will happen again, and see what happens. We are looking forward to meeting the new Graham in a few months time!

Still Alive

I haven't blogged in a very long time, but I want to ensure all 2 or 3 readers that I am in fact still alive. For a while I was super busy with work. I mean I was working three weeks straight, no days off, and going to the gym four days a week. It was crazy. I am now working a little less, which is kind of crappy b/c it means less money, but on the upside it also means more time at home which also means I won't go postal as quickly! Let me tell you that working that much is not good for anyone! The money is nice, but I would much rather have evenings and weekends to do what I want to do! I finally got to experience that on Easter long weekend! I was off for an entire four days and it was AWSOME! The weather was super nice and lots of yard work and house work got done!

The gym is going great. Still loving it, and though I have not noticed a drastic change in weight, I have noticed a signficant increase in muscle and the amount of physical activity I can do outside of the gym. I am grateful to this great change we are experiencing! Not only are we improving our health, but the people we have met are incredible and encouraging!

Not much else is new around here. Just working and living the dream! I am super excited that spring is here, and summer is not too far away! I love the hot weather, and cannot wait for all the exciting things that summer has to offer, and who knows maybe a few roadtrips!

GO CANADA!

I love the olympics, winter or summer, they are so exciting. Of course some events are better than others. Whats even more exciting is that Canada has won four gold medals to date. The first time ever that we have won any golds while hosting the Olympics. I am proud to be Canadian, but everytime I watch or hear of a Canadian winning a gold medal it makes me that much more proud! GO CANADA!!

Doin' Nothing

Its Monday and I am just sitting at home not doing much. I don't have anything really exciting to say. I haven't blogged in a while so I guess this is a really boring update! I woke up this morning, went to the gym, came home and had a nap. Let me tell you how much I love blackout curtains, these are the curtains that can make a room dark in the middle of the day and I love them!! The coach at the gym said one way to get a better sleep was to make your room so dark you can't see anything. I have done that and I sleep much better now at night time and nap time! I don't normally nap, but since I have been awake since 5 am and I have to work until 1130 this evening, I thought a nap would be a good idea. I feel much better and ready for work. I think for the remainder of the afternoon I will continue to read. The book I am reading is so good, not uplifting, but good. The book of Negroes is what I am reading. Its about a young girl who is kidnapped from her village in Africa who is shipped to the U.S. to be made a slave. Its heartbreaking in some parts, but an excellent story!

I went to the gym this morning. Let me tell you it was a tough morning. I did not want to drag my butt out of bed today, but at the end of the workout I was super happy I did. The hardest part about getting in shape is going to the gym, once I am there its great! I thought maybe after a couple of weeks of getting up at 5 am things would get easier. I have come to the conclusion that it will never get easy to get up at 5 am! 5 am is an god awful time of day, but I would much rather get up and work out in the morning then have to dread it all day and go at night. Al and I are still loving the gym, and doing really well! The benefit of getting up so early and getting home by 8 am is that there is a lot more time to do things. Speaking of things to do my laundry is finished and I must fold it. Have a great day everyone!

Loving Cross Fit

So its been about three weeks since Al and I joined Cross fit..if you haven't read the previous blog, or have any questions about what Crossfit is, pls google it, its very hard to explain, but its AWSOME! I love it. So what if I have to get up at 5 am to be at the gym by 6, and yeah when I go I get my ass handed to me on a silver platter, but its totally worth it! Whats even better is that Al is not so hateful at 5 am. You know the saying don't poke the bear? There is a reason that is a common phrase around my house. Al does not like mornings! I mean say good morning to Mr. grouchy pants, but in the last few weeks 5 am doesn't seem to be too bad! We both feel great, and have a lot more energy. Eathing healthier is a little more slow going, but its getting better. We are more aware of what we are eating. Now its just a matter of not eating it! That will come, the important thing is we are getting active, and becoming more healthy! I even heard Al say " I hate the gym, but I love coming to Crossfit". Imagine that, I wish I had a tape recorder at that exact moment.

Anyway thats all that is really new around here. Still love working at the dog grooming shop, and the pub is going fine. We are just living this thing called life, and enjoying each day!

Have a great day everyone!