Christmas Pics

Here are a few pics from christmas
one is of the beautiful diaper cake my mom made for us! I love it. Good thing the diapers are size 2, so it can be a decoration in the baby room for now :)
And Yes, I Am HUGE.
Really big lol
40 pds gained. sigh.
what can you do lol
once again, I have my work cut out for me ;) But I know I can do it again!!
My body blows up with babies lol..oh well good cause right?!

Oh and that is James and his girlfriend Samantha. She is 2.5.
But they are just smitten with eachother...it really is amazing to see. when I see him with her, I think he really will be a good big brother.
I told him he cant date her until she is 18 LOL.
they are are best family friends, I have known her mom for 15 years.....

The final countdown...

Well we are just about a week and a half away from meeting our new addition. I have to say I am really nervous. It has been over 5 years since we have had a baby in the house. I am so ready to have the baby out of me though. the last few weeks have been agony. lol
I am so sore in the hips, its crazy.
Of course I am beyond exhausted all the time.
But, you know me, I am still doing the cleaning and cooking lol.
Brandon has one more day then is off for a few weeks. thank goodness.
and we are lucky to have my mother in law coming for 4 weeks too. I will be so thankful to have someone to manage those two lol.
we have activities that resume in January and I think the first few weeks would be hard to manage!
we had a wonderful christmas. the kids were spoiled as usual, but not over the top! Arianna got a gorgeous doll house and James hockey net and sticks.
they were so happy!
I was spoiled with a lovely angel white gold necklace and earrings set from peoples (Brandons store lol) and a coach purse! I LOVE the model he picked, but the color not so much...sorry hun!
I am going to exchange for something more neutral.
still, I am so impressed he went to a purse store for me hehe.
We have no big plans for new years eve of course....
going to try and get out for dinner and movie soon, before baby. we got some gift certificates for christmas.
Hope you all had a wonderful christmas and all the best in 2010!

Merry Christmas

It's Christmas eve, 2 weeks today and baby number 3 will be making his or her appearance!
It has gone by so fast, and I am sure the next 2 weeks will be the same.
I will be happy when it's over for sure.
It just hurts lol.
I am heading with the kids to spend a couple nights at my parents.
Brandon will join us when he can, but is working until the 29th...then 3 weeks off :)
Wishing you all a very merry christmas. Hope santa is good to you!
Pics to come when we return

Love to all!

Arianna Rock Climbing...

Winter

We had our first snow fall yesterday and are expecting about 15 cm tonight before the rain returns. It will be nice if we can get a snow day out of it and no school ;)
we had a snowy christmas last year, I am wondering now if we are in for the same!
I just hope it is not as much, as last year we got stuck at my parents!!

One more week of school, then we get a couple off.
this just means we are that much closer to having this baby.
25 more days.
wow.
Am I ready.
not sure! lol
Mentally that is ;)

But I have to admit my body wants it out. I just hurt. I am big and can't move well.
I am ready to have my body back thats for sure!
But I will enjoy the last few weeks feeling he or she squirm around :D

Arianna went to a birthday this weekend at a rock climbing place.
And I have to say she did amazing. She was one of the best there for sure.
she was climing to the top!
no fear for her.
And doing all this with her little hand! How amazing!
I have some pictures on the camera to upload.

Last skating lesson tonight for James. It is family skate night. Arianna and uncle natchy will go with him, as of course I cannot and Brandon is working.

Well off to do some housework, before I crash for the day lol.

29

I will be 29 for a few years ;)
I have to say this number is not a nice one lol.
I had a nice dinner out with my family last night...the kids behaved as we went to the olive garden...so that was a treat ;)
I was spoiled with a GPS from brandon. the kids got me an apron...for all the cooking I do, can you believe I do not own one?! Many a spill on my shirts and you think I would invest lol.
well now I can wear my "super mom" apron proudly :D

We have a busy day here, which is why we celebrated last night. After school we are going to pick up Ariannas prosthetic. She is getting a little device to help her do a few things.
The guy who designed it created it unique for her...I tell you he has to be an artist as he created pieces just for each person and their needs :)
She is so excited. It is going to be pink ;) lol
it should help her do monkey bars, hold a skipping rope and maybe even a pencil on that side :)
I will post some pics later :)

then it is dance class and beavers tonight....

well Happy 29th to be...it will be a great one I am sure...first starting with our new additions arrival :D

Happy Holidays 2009

Here is our family picture for the year ;) No sears portraits with this 8 month pregnant mama.
I am just happy I do not look like such a whale in this pic lol.
We go to this santa every year, as it is by donation and the money goes to charity. And check out the toothless smile of the girl.
Oh, I guess I need to get a pic of James and his missing one too!

2 more days and I am 29. I really do not like that number. Its too close to 30 lol.
I am feeling ok.
Well, I am feeling huge and am disgusted with how big the baby has gotten me again. I look at my pics from just before I got pregnant and I was skinny.
I worked my butt off!
And for what?! lol to get pregnant and have to start all over again.
I am super frustrated by this, but with 5 weeks to go what can I really do...nothing.
I cannot control the weight gain. I did not eat bad or like a pig, I just get big.
Oh well I have my work cut out for me again.
But seeing what I can look like is motivation to do it again!
By summer lets see how far I can get!!!!!!!!
I am asking for a treadmill in the new year, well after 6 weeks postpartum.
I figure rain will make me less motivated.

I am tired too. It just seems like the last few days have pushed me over the edge. I cannot breathe, it hurts to put on my shoes and I get strong braxton hicks.
brandon says I am doing too much....but tell me how I stop lol.
kids are in activities during the week and I like a clean house lol....
maybe I will hire my old nanny to clean mid december again for me...to do the deep stuff!

well off to make my house look like christmas :D

Baby Face :)

here is the babe. the eye, cheek and nose are labeled.
it was on film, so hard to scan a good copy :)
It was awesome to see live. I could see some nice chubby cheeks!!

Crafty Mom

Here is the other painting I did for the baby room and the Advent Calendar I made for the kids....I made it big enough to fit 2 treats in each pocket :D

Nursery

33 weeks and bit....

my new shirt hubby got me...it barely fits, as I am so pregnant but it was worth it ...hehe

School Pictures

These will be sent with Christmas cards/presents this year :)

33 weeks

Had a follow up with my Dr. today.
All is well :)
My urine was good today! YAY cause if it was not that would have meant more blood work and who knows what else.
I feel good.
I do not want an early baby!
My dr is away the last 2 weeks of december. SO if this baby comes early, it wont be him delivering me.
that kinda sucks!
SO I hope that I do make it to my scheduled date of Jan 8. He will be there.
AND I really want a January baby.
So here is hoping all goes well!!!
I have another ultrasound next friday just to check on things.

I am trying to get christmas shopping done early this year. I dont want to be 9 months pregnant battling with mall shoppers lol.
I got most of the out of town presents bought, so that is great.
we know what the kids are getting.
so it will just be shopping for brandon.
now that is progress!

I got my new camera! YAY!
I have yet to play with it, been a bit too busy here lately.
Will try soon and get some pictures from it, see how well it does.

Almost time to get the boy, then off to michaels for a few things. :D

One Down, One more to go

Arianna is over the flu. Yay!
And I am just a bit stuffy but the tamiflu I took kept me from getting worse.
James is still a couple days away from being better, after all this one lasted a week.
Arianna will go back to school for the morning tomorrow (we have our shots tomorrow at 1140) and tuesday.
No school this week wed, pro d days thurs and friday. James should be better by next week ;)
I am just sore.
I find doing too much house stuff makes my back just ache.
So, I am hiring Rose, our old nanny to help out with the bathroom cleaning and floors. She is coming on wednesday.
I can handle most of it, but the bending is too much!
I am doing physio for my tilted pelvis problem (I literally lean to the right) and also prenatal massage.
I was trying to go 2 weeks between massages but I do not think I can lol.
Our coverage is not that great, but for my comfort I need to suck it up and pay hehe.

We are looking for a new camera. Good thing my birthday is a couple weeks away lol. Just in time!!
I want something decent, that takes good action shots. Our last camera was terrible.
I want a higher quality one with good zoom. so we will see what we can find.

I bought some newborn diapers yesterday...awww it is all becoming SO real :)
I have my list of things we still need and am slowly getting ready.

I painted another picture for the baby room...looks cute :) But, I cant show you, no camera lol....
I will post nursery pics when we get a new camera and the room is done ;)

well I am on day 4 of brandon working evenings...just me and the kids. they are making hats with our crafts stuff. I put together some drawers for them with everything they need. it works out nice :)

Have a good week!

Drs Visit

Well, he says its the H1N1, which we figured. we have all the symptoms.
Arianna is on day 6, still fevers, cough, sore throat.
No vomitting, that was just once.
James day 3, fevers, cough, sore throat and DOUBLE ear infection. he is on antibiotics.
Arianna is fighting it great on her own. her color is good, no breathing issues.
the longer she fights it, the more immune she will be.
Me, I started tamiflu so I dont get more then just this head cold. I feel it getting worse, but no fevers yet. I did vomit this morning. took the first dose of tamiflu, lets hope it helps!!

So, here we are few weeks into flu season and we get it!!
dr said to make sure to get the shot. we are scheduled to get it monday. hopefully all is well by then!!!
brandon somehow has stayed healthy lol...
he was off 2 days thank goodness, so I could rest.
but back to work today. its going to be a long weekend.
the kids are out of school until at least tuesday.

just thought i would give an update.


oh yes, my camera has broken. there will be no pictures :( until we get a new one. so sad.

The Flu has Set in

We will not know if it is the H1N1 unless we get swabbed.
But, whatever this is, it has taken Arianna out of school for the week with fevers. I can control them with medication, but I am getting worried because its day 4 with them.
I am reading on the healthbc website on when to take them in...and the lasting fever may be a concern.
James got it yesterday.
both kids have only thrown up once each
the fevers, cough and sore throat are the worst.
I am watching for more signs of respiratory distress before I freak out lol.
they will both be home until next week for sure.
And of course, I have the cold part of it. my head is so congested. no fever yet. Just feel sick.
I pray the fever stays away from me.
This really sucks!
None of us have the flu shot, I booked us in to see my doctor on monday.
none of this waiting hours in a line up with sick people lol.
But, we seem to get sick A LOT
and even if this is not the H1N1 flu season is long from over, I need to feel more protected.
especially with this baby :)
If Ariannas fever lasts the night, I will take her in to be seen tommorow...just to make sure she does not get to pneumonia.

Baby's Arrival

Will be January 8th 2010 :)
I am liking this date, as Arianna was born on the 8th as well! (August)
This is if all goes well....
and I am nervous it won't as my BP has been an issue.
Although, today it was perfect 120/75!!
BUT I have protein in my urine now....
so I see him again in 2 weeks, will get more blood work and to see if this becomes dangerous for the pregnancy.
I am really praying not to have a premature baby. I am so scared of that.
I will have another ultrasound November 27th.
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers that baby is able to stay put until January!!!!
Otherwise, baby is healthy :)

Unlike Arianna, who is on day 3 of the flu...she has fevers, cough and sore throat now. Vomitting is over. Poor things
I am scared to get this as well.
We have not been vaccinated. I was waiting for the pregnancy safe one.
And now it seems they are running low everywhere anyways!!
My OB said its best to stay away from the clinics anyways as all the sick people will be there.
So I am not sure what to do......:s

30 weeks

For Grandpa H

The kids and the cows :) They had a great time visiting the cows and giving them hay! Time to make a trip to your farm!

Halloween Time

We made a trip to the pumpkin patch with my mom one weekend. It was beautiful! It was the first weekend it was open, so many to choose from!
Then, with Arianna's class we went to a different one. Good times!

James' Party

We had a halloween party at the house, with 10 kids. It went great. The kids painted pumpkins, made candy necklaces, finger puppets, decorated cookies, hit a pinata and played games. But boy was it hard work!
I made the cake, my best work if I do say so lol...but I am no baker, and do not really enjoy it ;)

Coming Fast

I was adjusting my baby ticker as I was told the baby will be coming the week of Jan 3rd. I will get my booked c-section date next visit I think, but wow, if he or she comes on the third that means ten weeks to go! Ahhhh!
Good thing the kids room is done!!

http://www.hunsicker.ca/kidsroom.mov
You can see the 360 view at that link....


We are getting the carpets cleaned on saturday, then we can work on getting the baby room all set up :D
I think I need that to feel more prepared!!

James is 5

Wow. This one has been hard, as he is no longer little...
he is a big, school boy.
My baby.
We had a family gathering for thanksgiving to celebrate James' birthday on sunday. He is havinghis kids party next weekend. We are doing a halloween party. Costumes and everything.
Should be fun.
He is having school friends. He has just known them not even a couple months...but a good way to get to know them better.
James is still into his hot wheels cars....and lego. So that is what he got for his big day. He is also really excited he got some money from the grandma's, so he can go pick some stuff out himself.

We went to the pumpkin patch this weekend. It had just opened. We took a hay ride down. The kids had a blast picking their pumpkins. And, wow were some of the ones in the field HUGE. Guess we had a nice summer.

It has been cool here lately. The rain has come just today after many days of sun.
I think fall has begun :(

Baby is still doing well. A big mover and shaker all the time.
I am getting scared how fast time is going. I have less then 12 weeks. I will know when the c-section will be done next dr. appt. But, should be anytime around Jan 3rd.
The kids room is done! I just painted the clouds yesterday.
They are ready to move back in to new wood floors, sky lights and painted walls. It looks awesome,
We just need a few pieces of furniture to be delivered.
Then its time to get the baby room ready and set up, so I don't feel so unready!

I have some pictures on the camera to upload.
I am cooking turkey today (had a small one) and Brandon missed out on it...well the good stuffing at least. :)

I am taking James to practice ice skating with his uncle today. And I have to say after 5 lessons, is is getting so good! I was so proud last night on how fast he is going.
Of course, still many falls....but is a tough cookies.

Thats all from here....

Baby Face

we got to see the little one again today....just about 26 weeks and things are getting squishy compared to the last one hehe.
the baby was looking right at us, it was amazing to see. Moving around like crazy.
all looks well :D

3 months to go.....

It's cold time

Since being back in school the kids have brought home 2 different colds now. The one they have this weekend comes along with a killer cough. they sound like barking seals.
I was lucky to stay up with James from 3-4 am last night...the cough would not stop!
I am happy we have a pro-d day here today. One more day to get better.
If not, I think I may need to keep them home another day. the cough is bad!
We made it through our first full busy week.
Arianna started hip hop class. She had fun. It is at a local community center, so nothing too fancy. I think she will be switching to ice skating in the new year anyways...but it's cute to see.
I finally found my baby stroller! Yay. I wanted the most compact one I could find as my mazda 5 trunk is tiny. Well, this one fits.
It was a higher model then the one I looked at first, but the perks of it were better.
I can switch the baby around to be facing me...great for when they are little!
I will post a pic of my new cadillac :D
A quiet day here for us, as the kids recover. Guess I will clean....
ice skating tonight, and brandon is back to work. I am on my own this week!!

James skating

Big and Bigger....

Yes, that is me. Some how I once again ballooned in size. Around 6 weeks bigger to be exact.
Yes, I swear there is no more room for my uterus to grow up...just out.
I have NO idea why I get so big...it is kind of frustrating.
I walk all the time now, and eat way less, yet still seem to pack it on.
I am over the 20 pd mark....sigh.
Dr. said it was right for where I am...but still. I see the end and this being a 40 pd pregnancy and that bothers me.
I swear to you this is a girl lol...it has to be with this expanding. with James I gained 22 thats it!!!
oh well we will wait and see.
I am getting another ultrasound, booked for Oct 7. I have to admit I love getting all the ultrasounds to see this baby. This will be number 3 so far! They are just checking to see baby size.
My BP has creeped up again to 145/95. So we watch for signs of trouble.
I have some extra fluid and swelling but nothing too bad.
I will end up with high BP forever now I am sure...:( thanks dad ;)

Kids are doing great in school. They are both gone in the mornings now...yay me. I get quiet all alone time :D
We had our first busy week, and next week gets just a little busier.
James did his first ice skating class....loved it....it was so fun to watch! I think once Arianna is done hip hop dance class she will start ice skating too. That will be January.
Arianna started church school as she calls it. She is learning prayers first. She is in the same class as her friend from school (they will also dance together). It is nice cause we can share the driving!
James started beavers last night and loved it too. brandon will go as much as he can. Wednesday will also be Ariannas hip hop class, that starts next week
And of course we continue swimming lesson tonight :D
Yes, BUSY!
I plan on continuing to let the kids do things they want to try. Even though a new baby coming will make it tougher, I dont want to sit around. this will make me active!
But, boy I have to say its not cheap!! everything costs something, plus all the extras! (ice skates, helmet, snow pants etc)
but, to us its worth it...:D

School

The kids are adjusting well.
Arianna is doing just fine in all day school.
She is in her permanent class now. The first couple days they were put alphabetically.
Now, they have shuffled them around. there is 2 grade one classes.
I am a little disappointed that she ended up being one of the few afternoon kindergarteners left in her class. All her friends but one went to the other class.
I know they do it by needs of the students and many factors, but it's a bit sad for her.
She seems ok, except she did want to be with her best friend, Jonah. I even requested it, but they did not make it happen.
Well, she will be making a lot of new friends, and will soon know most of the grade ones from both classes. Kids this young do well. She makes friends easily.
What can you do.....

James is loving school. He has been sitting right up front :) so cute.
We have been walking to and from school. It takes us around 20 mins each way. But I am enjoying the exercise.
Next week we start catechism for Arianna and ice skating and beavers for James.
things are about to get busy!

Back to reality

Our nanny of over a year and a half has moved out.
It is bittersweet as the kids loved her, and she worked very hard.
But, the other part of my is happy to have my house back. To not have someone extra living with us....we can walk around in our underwear again lol.
It was wonderful having her while we did. It enabled me to work as much as I wanted, to gain confidence and experience.
But, now I want to put my kids first and work second. Work will become something I do once in awhile once this next baby is old enough and no longer nursing.
The weeks are sure going by so fast. I still do not want them too!
I am at the stage where the kicks are good and hard and the baby moves all the time...I love it!!
I have my list of baby items I want and need, and have managed to get some great deals on craigslist and baby swap meets. I got a bouncy chair (ocean wonders to match out cradle swing), a bumbo seat with tray (for free!!!) and a baby bjorn with fleece cover :D
I still need a stroller/carseat (we picked out the peg perego pliko 3) and nursing pillow and a few other things.
we are still working on names...brandon suggested a couple boys names, but I am not loving them yet....I think I need to see this baby. It is much harder this time!!
The kids start school tomorrow. Arianna in grade one and James kindergarten.
This means I will have mornings alone !!!!!!!!!!!! wow!!!!
I need to go get their new fall wardrobes out from my closet and pack away some summer stuff. It is that time!
And the rain we have had agrees!
I just spent the weekend with the kids at my parents place. It let them get away with my brother and sister in law to my sister in laws parents place. it was her moms 50th bday.
I hope they had a good time.
I am exhausted. Sleeping in strange places never goes well for me lol....even at my parents place.
the busy fall for us is about to start!!!

Baby's Room

This will be the mural and theme for the nursery. The crib set we have matches. It's super cute! this measures 3 feet by 3 feet I believe. Same size as the one I did for Arianna....now I guess James needs one ;)