Last days at camp - August 21, 2010

Lyndze - The weather is turning on the West Coast.  It's a little cooler which means that the last camp season is just around the corner: fall.  Although we plan on returning in 2012, we can't help but get a little nostalgic.

It appears that we have lost our camera, with all of our pictures from Ontario on it, so we had a friend take a couple pictures for us yesterday so that we have something to show for the latest growth spurt.  As you'll see below, Andrew is quite the photographer.  We could have gotten more but I'm way too camera shy...

As you can see, there has been some growth.  I never realized how often pregnant people get stared at.  Now, when I walk around downtown I get lots looks, double-takes, and smiles.  It's pretty cool.

I went to my latest appointment with the midwife and got the results of the ultrasound.  All is well - Chick is pretty perfect.  We are having a text-book pregnancy.  I thought it was cool to learn that the measurements of the belly equal the number of weeks of pregnancy you are at.  My belly was exactly 24cm and I'm 24 weeks in.  Neat!  I was pretty shocked by the scale though.  I don't feel that big, or like I've gained much weight (until I try and stand up from sitting on the floor, I guess).  I've gained 16 pounds!  The weight gain is fine as I've had my 2nd trimester growth spurt but it seems like so much to me!  Now that I like food again I'll have to be careful.

The baby is really moving now.  A lot of kicking and wiggling.  I can actually see the kicking from the outside. Sometimes, when Asha cuddles up with me, she gets kicked but doesn't seem to mind.

Tyler:  All in all this last week and a half have been pretty busy.  Chick seems to me moving and kicking more then ever and is growing by the day.  The three of us attended a house concert that our friend James Burrows was playing at in a really cute apartment in Fernwood.  The music was primarily different strings, viola, guitar, banjo and double bass but spanned in genre.  Chick seemed to really appreciate all of it and was moving and kicking throughout the show.

We also have got into our "prenatal classes."  Which is good because we got the last spot in the September classes.  We are really happy because we think we found a pretty good teacher who focuses on the issues and ideals that we are interested in and we are looking forward to meeting some other soon-to-be parents   With that we've started to chat a little more about the birth plan and Lyndze has been reading up on all the different possibilities.  Last night at diner she asked me if  was interested in "catching" the baby...   I appreciate her asking but my guess is that if she had seen me during my little league days she may have thought twice before asking me if I wanted such a responsibility.  

Well that is it for now!

August 2 - 9, 2010 - Oh Ontario!

Lyndze - Tyler and I have returned home safely and the unpacking has begun.  We don't really have a place for Chick's gifts so I cleared out some storage space where I previous kept my winter work clothes.  I won't be wearing them this year anyhow!  I got so excited taking tags off and folding the little clothes and blankets and putting them away.  We move into our new apartment soon, where we can unpack it and get ready for little Chick to arrive!

We had a wonderful time in Ontario.  We both got a little colour laying about by the backyard pool.  The party was a great way to start the week off.  It was nice to see everyone and Tyler and I were overwhelmed with all of the kind words, support, gifts, and the big welcome for us and Chick.  The food was amazing, the weather held, and there was a great showing!  I can't tell you how special we felt that you all came to celebrate our baby!  Thanks!

Shelly took some pictures and I have picked a few out to share!

Mom knows how to throw a party!  She didn't stop smiling even though she had to play hostess.

Many of our friends are out West, but a few special friends could make it to the party.  Thanks for coming!

Marcie and Nathan's newest edition, Celia, was passed around the party.  At one point I got my hands on her and while I was holding her Chick kicked her!  It was weird to feel one baby kicking from the inside and one from the outside!

The McKinnon girls and their mom!  What a nice shot!

Tyler - After the party was over Lyndze and I had a few friends come and join us by the Harvey's pool as well as making a trip up to Port Colborne to see some of my Mom and sister Lindsay and her family that had taken up permanent residence in my aunt and uncle's house. This was the first opportunity for Lyndze to meet our niece Avery. Avery is a very cute 18 month old.  We had a good time playing with her and all her new toys that Grandma keeps showing up with.  I also had the pleasure of taking part in a trip to Toronto with my Dad and sisters where we made are way from pub to pub and I was given a mini shower of gifts to be opened with each drink I had.  Good times!