Welcome Princess Tallulah!

She's here!! She's really really here!!!

On May 7, 2009 I become a proud momma to Tallulah Dawn Abrosimoff. Born REALLY quickly (and intensely) into the world at 12:50pm. Just in time for me to get a lunch tray ( I was starving).

Words can't begin to describe how in LOVE I am with her....she's been here 10 days and I can't imagine my life ever having a purpose before her. Yeah, I was SHOCKED when I watched her come out and there was no penis...I was SURE I was having a boy..She must have known how much I like surprises!

If you've followed my blog thus far, you'll know that I was unsure what to expect about the Labour and delivery thing...and I still honestly, can't prepare anyone else as to what to expect. I think the best advice would be to go in prepared for ALL scenarios and having no expectations expect to work hard and have a healthy baby. I do know that women know their bodies, and that is the best tool you will have...listening to the instincts. Had I not been forceful, Tallulah would've been born in the Hallway...

Breastfeeding is rewarding, interesting, hard, annoying and wonderful all at the same time. Now that I know I can create, grow, BIRTH and feed another human, I have a Superhero complex...meaning that I know that the worlds REAL superheroes are Mothers. Who else could operate on 2 hours sleep while learning how to to care, feed and maintain a new baby while organizing a move, and dealing with the most rediculous highs and lows of hormones...

Jonathan has been my sidekick for sure - not the Robin kind of sidekick...he's more like Mr.Incredible. I could NOT do this without him....nor would I want to I guess!

About the boobs - I FINALLY have mine, FINALLY!

I need some sleep, so I'm going to go rest! My little Piranha will be needing her meal very shortly!!!

34.5 Weeks

My goodness its getting close....too close!!!

I am in Chatham for the week. We came down for Easter, then I just stayed. I needed a change of scenery from Toronto and being around my family is actually really nice. I haven't been home for this length of times in a few years, so I am actually getting to VISIT people.

I also don't spend any money here, so thats a plus.

Today is Wednesday - which means I am off to the Farmers Market to see my father in law and buy some meat!!! If that doesn't sound country, what does.

My Strong Family baby shower is this weekend in Chatham, I am excited. We get to eat yummy Thai Food. I'll have to post a picture soon because I am positively HUGE right now, and I still have 5 weeks to go. Scary.

People keep commenting that the baby doesn't have any room right now - but I personally think its ME that has no room left....I am full out waddling....SEXXXXXXY.

Yesterday my mom and I went to Wal MArt to buy all the items I'll need for the Hospital bag and returning home (AKA the worlds largest feminine products) sorry to gross you out. I now understand that I will have no dignity for quite some time. SUPER.

Okay I should go return emails - being in Dealtown for 4 days meant no internet! I felt like a pioneer!!! Everyone keep your fingers crossed I don't go into Labour here in Chatham!

Thursday - 4th day of project freedom.

OKAY - so maybe not totally free, its a gorgeous day outside and I am in the house while 2 gentlemen install the carpeting on the stairs. I am hoping they will be done soon enough - my condo is too small for the carpet people AND me and Finn in here.

So this is officially my first week away from work. I guess this week counts as vacation, but whatever. All I care about is that I am free, free, free. I even made Muffins to celebrate. This is a huge deal. At this point in my life, its safe to say that I am more successful at making babies than I am at BAKING. No joke. Jordyn got ALL of the talent in that area, I just can't seem to bake. So for the muffins, I fought all of my instincts and they actually turned out pretty well.

Today I might try for some cookies.

I need to get out of the house and take Finnegan for a walk - lets hope these carpet guru's finish up soon, its SO LOUD.

So now I am almost 33 weeks pregnant. I can't believe it. If i make it full term, only 7 more weeks to go. There is so much to do in that 7 weeks. Sell our place, move to London, without fully moving to London, set up the nursery there, be in Toronto to deliver the baby, close on our house then move. All while learning to breast feed and deal with no sleep. Should be a good time. Oh yes, in all of that, Jonathan's birthday AND my birthday. Something tells me our 27th birthdays are going to be very memorable.

I had no idea carpet installation was so friggen loud. I might be turning into the HULK any minute.

I need to fins something to eat..Banana's and yogurt perhaps?? mmmmm...... I love fruit, can't get enough!!!

Off I go - to do...umm..nothing.

Taa-Taa

Melis

31.5 weeks!

My brain is mush. Other than that life is good.

We had our baby party (instead of shower) in London this last Saturday and it was awesome! I was so happy and touched to see all the people there and how excited they were for Jonathan and I. It so nice to feel like this baby is so loved already and its not even here yet!

Friday is my last day of work. I know its a bit earlier than I thought I would leave, but I need my rest and my body is telling me its time. I'll use this time to wrap my head around becoming a mom and getting everything ready...okay okay so I'll bake and eat a lot, but hey, thats relaxing right?

We had our Prenatal session. Thank goodness we opted for the in-home private classes cause man-alive there were something we learned about I wouldn't had dealt well with in a group. Jonathan is going to be GREAT at helping me through the tough stuff...and feeding me immediately afterwards! LOL

I'll be sure to write more - as I'll have the time!!!

Happy Tuesday!

Melis

Sweet Sweet Spring Time!

Its a gorgeous, beautiful wonderful Thursday today. I am HAPPY.

I literally feel like I am coming out of hibernation from the winter. I felt tucked away like a dirty pregnant secret! LOL We haven't seen enough people over the winter, so now my neighbours are seemingly shocked to see me waddling outside walking Finnegan....I am semi-whale like. The song Baby Beluga has a new meaning to me!

This Saturday is our Baby Shower / Bash in London! I am so so excited. I might need some assistance in looking presentable but I know it will be a great time. I am finding it harder and harder to believe that in 9 weeks (if the baby is right on time) I will be meeting my new son or daughter. SO WEIRD. I seriously can't even wrap my head around the enormity of it - but I am sure it will sink, oh say, I dunno, between 6 cm dilated and begging for drugs.

I have been really struggling at work the past 4 weeks or so. Sitting is a very bad position for me. My last day is coming up very soon though so I know I can make it. Knowing me I will get bored of being home after a short time, we'll have to see what happens! I have so much guilt associated with not being at work everyday - which I know is insanely stupid.

I managed to score a preg-parking spot today, it was the highlight of my morning for sure. I am fighting falling asleep.......I need to go outside for a bit and soak up some sun!

OH - whoever said Braxton Hicks are painless was a complete F*%$ing LIAR. Also - if ever planning to get pregnant in the near future - don't have a Japanese or LOW bed. Very bad idea for getting in and out of it.....

Have a great day!

Updates - I am getting terrible at this!

So - 28 weeks. Only 12 more to go!
I can't believe how fast time is flying by!

I have been so busy lately! We got back from Dawn's birthday Vegas Trip on Monday night - and I was lucky enough to bring back the Flu. the flu while preggers and on a flight is TORTURE - but I lived.

We had such a great time. Went to Studio 54, saw Cirque's KA, which was mind blowing! Walked forever and saw all but the Venetian (cause I got the flu..booo) and I had the BEST time with a great group of gals!

Jonathan has been getting me back to healthy ALL week - so here's hoping today is the last of feeling crappy. Our baby is getting very large and active...I am still thinking BOY, but we'll have to wait and see! We have a baby shower (party at a bar in London) fast approaching, and Jonathan is starting his work term on MOnday....these next few weeks will vanish, and I am SURE I will be shocked how fast I am holding our baby covered in poop and boob juice!

I'll try to post more pictures soon! I look like a squatty shack!

Back to work - for now!

Relaxation

This past weekend in Montreal with my wonderful Valentine was GREAT. Sure we didn't sight see as much as we should have but I was fat and Cold - so it worked out!

We had such a nice time relaxing and taking it easy. Yesterday we spent the day in London looking at places then had a family dinner on family day no less at a Thai Restaurant..it was great.

Friday we leave for Vegas for our all-girls 30th Birthday extravaganza for Dawn's birthday! I can't wait! I hope there's not a lot of walking involved, I am starting to waddle...not attractive!

My Large Belly is stealing my large boobs thunder...for now anyway...sheesh!

I hope there is a lot to eat in Vegas!
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