23 Weeks

Things are going well - I am really looking forward to next week when Kelsie will be "viable" which means if she were born, she'd have a chance at living. I know that sounds terrible but with all of the scares I have had this pregnancy, it's a big milestone for me.

That said, no scares lately - everything has been fine. My next appointment is Thursday where I will get my results from my AFP test and ultrasound.

Madison and Annika are doing great - it's spring break this week and Madison's really enjoying it. Annika has started having playdates with a few friends and she loves that. (Playdates without Mom joining - she's had the latter for years!)

We're finally seriously van shopping, I think we'll end up with a 2009 Dodge Caravan. Yes, a van - it's time!

Here is a 23 week belly picture!

Bought Kelsie's coming home outfit!

Yesterday after work Allan and I went to the mall for awhile, I bought myself some much needed new shoes from Aldo and then we went to Gymboree. I saw the cutest blanket and I love their blankets, so I bought it for Kelsie. Then I saw a matching outfit and decided to buy it for her coming home outfit. Then of course I saw a matching hat, and socks, and well - you know Gymboree. LOL! I am not sure which pieces she'll wear home now, we'll see!

Wonderful Update

My step-father was released from the hospital yesterday - he's home and doing very well!

Prayers Needed

As you may or may not have heard, on Friday (yes Friday the 13th!) my Step-dad Frank had a heart attack.

Thank God they were in Saskatoon at the time so the trip to the hospital was fast. He should be okay, from what I understand it was fairly mild. He's in the ICU and had surgery today but I think he'll get through this just fine.

However, any extra thoughts and prayers his way would be much appreciated. As always it's so hard to be away from family at times like this. I wish I could visit, I wish I could take care of the house and animals so Mom could spend her time at the hospital and not be driving back and forth, etc. But I can't - so here I am hoping and praying and waiting for updates.

Last Tuesday was my big anatomy ultrasound where they checked Kelsie's heart, brain, spine, etc. They had a resident in there learning so it was extra long and as far as I know, everything checked out A-ok! They don't give you the full report, my doctor will do that at my next appointment on April 2nd, but they went over the heart and it's chambers, the spine, the brain, etc. with us and everything was great.

On Thursday I was back in the hospital with more pains though :( I think I over did it again this week with work, PAC meetings and soccer registrations. I need to take it easy and it's hard for me to do that. I'm now limiting myself to work and one activity (meeting) a week. This week it's movie night at the school on the 20th.

I've chosen and ordered our diaper bag - I can't wait for it to arrive. With both Madison and Annika I bought cheapies at Toys R Us and Walmart but they broke and we always bought at least two in their infancy. This time I splurged for a Skip Hop bag, I love it and it has glowing reviews!! I really love how it attaches to the stroller handle and doesn't take up the basket.

19 weeks

A few of you have asked to see a belly pic, so here it is! I am coming down with Annika's cold so my head was chopped off ;)

I feel smaller than I was with both M and A's pregnancies but then again I haven't gained near the amount of weight as I did with them either.

I am feeling great lately pregnancy wise. No more scares and I'm off of bed rest. Back to work, and all of my activities - which makes for a busy life but hey, the time passes more quickly!

Last night I had a meeting at the Community Centre for the soccer program and tonight and Tuesday night I have to man the registration tables for outdoor Mini Soccer. Both girls will be playing again this year, which means we have soccer Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights!! Add Allan's baseball Tuesday and Thursday nights to the mix and it's going to be a busy May & June!!

Today I am volunteering to help with pizza lunch at Madison's school and then I have my 20 week doctor's appointment and then I'm going to get my hair done (all before registration tonight!)

Should be a long day ;) I'll update after my appointment if anything eventful happens but I think it will be pretty basic. My next ultrasound (the big one where they check organs, measurements, etc.) is on Tuesday so cross your fingers everything goes well for that!