Bean has arrived!

Isabel was born on December 15 @ 0640 weighing 8lbs 8oz and 20" long.
She is absolutely precious and we can't imagine life without her.

Help Haiti

I've always had a heart for Haiti and have even spoken to the folks at an orphanage there about volunteer opportunities so the disastrous earthquake that happened this past week has been weighing heavily on my heart.
Please pray for the people in Haiti and if you are able please donate.
If you are from the U.S. you can donate to the Haiti earthquake relief effort here.
If you are a fellow Canadian please help Compassion help the people devastated by the Haiti earthquake here.
Even a donation of just $35 can help provide food and water for a family for a week. Compassion is one of the charitable organizations with financial integrity helping the people of Haiti.

less than a week

How far along?: 39 weeks
Total weight gain: 32 lbs
How big is baby?: 20 " and 7 lbs
Maternity clothes?: absolutely
Stretch marks?: a couple old ones re-awakened on my side and a few low on my belly that have appeared over the last few weeks
Sleep?: interrupted lots but good when it happens
Best moment this week? spending time just Nat and I on his days off
Movement?: lots of leg stretches tickling my right side and a bum that pokes around
Food cravings?: smoothies, fruit, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, chocolate
Labor signs?: a few tightenings and cramps but nothing productive yet
Belly button in or out?: In barely
What I miss: Being comfortable for most of the day
What I'm looking forward to: my mom's arrival
Milestone: painted my own toe nails last night!

38 weeks

How far along?: 38 weeks
Total weight gain: 32 lbs
How big is baby?: 20 " and 6.5 lbs
Maternity clothes?: absolutely
Stretch marks?: a couple old ones re-awakened on my side and a few low on my belly that have appeared over the last week
Sleep?: okay with my beloved body pillow in our comfy bed but getting less and less comfortable
Best moment this week? sushi dinner date with Nat
Movement?: Hiccups and a bum poking out quite often, and little hands tickling my side.
Food cravings?: Fruit, yogurt, and milk. mmm smoothies
Labor signs?: some braxton hicks
Belly button in or out?: In.
What I miss: Being able to sit comfortably for any length of time
What I'm looking forward to: finishing getting the house organized
Milestone: baby getting lower

37 weeks

How far along?: 37 weeks
Total weight gain: 32 lbs
How big is baby?: 20 " and 6 lbs
Maternity clothes?: absolutely
Stretch marks?: a couple old ones re-awakened on my side and a few low on my belly that have appeared over the last few days
Sleep?: okay with my beloved body pillow in our comfy bed but getting less and less comfortable
Best moment this week? meeting my friend's brand new baby boy
Movement?: Hiccups and a bum poking out quite often, and little hands tickling my side.
Food cravings?: Fruit, yogurt, and milk. mmm smoothies
Labor signs?: some braxton hicks
Belly button in or out?: In.
What I miss: Being able to do the dishes sans discomfort.
What I'm looking forward to: days off to finish getting the house organized
Milestone: Starting the birth announcements.

35 weeks

How far along?: 35weeks
Total weight gain: 32 lbs
How big is baby?: 18 " and 5.5 lbs
Maternity clothes?: Yes for pants and most shirts
Stretch marks?: a couple old ones re-awakened on my side and a few low on my belly
Sleep?: okay with my beloved body pillow in our comfy bed
Best moment this week? travelling on the Skytrain around Vancouver and of course IKEA!!
Movement?: Hiccups and a bum poking out quite often, and little hands tickling my side.
Food cravings?: Fruit, yogurt, and milk.
Labor signs?:Nope.
Belly button in or out?: In.
What I miss: Being able to sit for any amount of time sans discomfort.
What I'm looking forward to: Pumpkin carving today
Milestone: Getting the nursery almost organized.

34 weeks

How far along?: 34weeks
Total weight gain: 30 lbs
How big is baby?: 17 " and 5 lbs
Maternity clothes?: Yes for pants and most shirts
Stretch marks?: a couple old ones re-awakened on my side
Sleep?: okay with my beloved body pillow in our comfy bed
Best moment this week? Celebrating my birthday with friends
Movement?: Hiccups and a bum poking out quite often
Food cravings?: Fruit, yogurt, milk, and peanut butter cups.
Labor signs?:Nope.
Belly button in or out?: In.
What I miss: Being able to walk for long periods of time sans discomfort.
What I'm looking forward to: Our upcoming getaway to Vancouver.
Milestone: Still able to paint my own toes!!