Holy smokes...she's 9 months old.

Wow..She's 9 months old today! I can't believe it.
More and more she is turning into a little girl. Is that possible at 9 months?

So what do I know about her at this time....

• She's getting quite the little personality. I'm realizing more and more what the little extrovert and chatter box she is. (way different from momma).
  
• She makes me laugh a million times a day!
• Shes also quite the busy little beaver. Inquisitive of everything, and wanting to grab anything that isn't tied down. Especially the remote controls!
• She's no longer a puker at all. Just normally spit up here and there I would say!(makes me so happy!)
  
• She still has a sensitive stomach, but I am thinking more and more, it's just her body getting used to new foods, and not any particular foods. At least there is no pattern then I can see so far.
• She isn't walking yet, as I had predicted. That doesn't bother me in the slightest. I get the feeling she is just happy with how fast she can get around on all fours, and can't be bothered.
  
• She loves being out with other babies, we love our nice little mommy and baby group!
• Still just has one tooth...wondering when the others will appear.
• Is still on the small side, but I've ALMOST stopped worrying. She really is the happiest baby I know, and so super active, I think it's just her.
• She is an excellent sleeper (knock on wood...please please don't let that be a jinx) and when we are at home we have a pretty good idea know of what to do.
• Naps outside the crib are rough unless she goes in the car or stroller.
  
• She loves bath time...especially with Daddy
• She LOVES daddy. He plays rough with her, and she loves it.
• She LOVES me more all the time I think. When she's not feeling well, I'm the one she wants. This is new. Before she wouldn't care, but she's getting a bit clingy now. It's bittersweet. Makes my heart melt when she wants to cuddle with me.
• Shes starting to use a sippy cup, but only a tiny bit at a time
• She is eating pretty much anything we are at this point. If it can be mushed, we'll let her try it. (except peanuts, egg white and tomatoes)

What do I know about me at this time...

• I feel like I am finally getting to know what I am doing. I am going more on instinct now, then reading books or looking up things online. It's a weird transition. I'll still look up some stuff, but really, as far as feeding goes (which has been my biggest stress) - I am just winging it, and going with what feels right. I'm not stressing over numbers anymore.
  
• I haven't lost any weight as I had planned. Still a work in progress. I want to lose weight now so I can be happy to be in pictures with her. I feel bad for not having any good ones of the 2 of us :(

So over all things are wonderful!

(can you tell I just ended my 2 weeks of hell...and am in the happy phase of my cycle? haha)

Back burner

Sadly my mommy blog has gone to the back burner lately. I have a feeling I will only be using this blog when I need to vent..sorry everyone! I don't have too much to vent about right now .... which is a good thing!

Well for me..I had my second dental surgery on Friday. I have to say so far (knock on wood) - it's not nearly as bad as last time. Of course it's not pleasant, but much more manageable so far.


My new genealogy blog is taking off with flying colours. Already, I have 15 followers! Now just how do I get them all to click on the ads so I can make a bit of cash? haha

Family history fun!

I'm starting on a new blogging adventure....gonna see how it goes...

http://familyhistoryfunforall.blogspot.com/

Family Findings

This is just one of the many documents I have found while doing my genealogy. You can click on it to see it more closely.

This is the marriage certificate of my paternal great grand parents. Florence Elizabeth (Elin) Aldous and George Austin Rowe. They were married on June 18 1914.

I am finding marriage certificates to be giving me a wealth of information. You can find out a lot of facts from them.

This is what you can learn just from this one. By using other documents like census and death records, you can find out even more!

George A. Rowe -

• Born about 1887, in Chippawa Ontario
• Currently living in Chippawa
• He is an Iron worker
• His religion is Church of England
• His parents Are Delos Rowe and Susan Tice

Born about 1892 Chippawa Ontario

• Currently living in Chippawa
  
• She is Baptist
• Her parents are William Aldous and Jane Humphries

The witnesses to the wedding are D.O Aldous and [Eric Stienman] (the brackets are there because I can't quite read that name), both of Chippawa.
The person who performed the ceremony was W.E.B. McKenzie in Chippawa.


Anyone else find this kind of thing as interesting as I do? I love uncovering new things.


Here is a picture of my Great Grandmother Florence. It is at her 80's birthday. She died in 1979 at 87.

Fresh start

Today was my appointment with the nutritionist.
Nothing earth shattering...all things I know, but it was good for someone to tell me, and to be accountable with. She was really good with making sure to set realistic goals. Nothing to extreme to start, or I would feel "demotivated" if I couldn't follow through.

So - 5 goals we set, and discussed some ideas on what to eat to help stay fuller.

1. Eat more vegges and fruit. (recommend 7-8 servings a day, currently eating only 1-2, so goal is to up to about 4-5 servings to start)
2. Try hummas to have with vegatbles and I will try cottage cheese to see if I like it. (would be good to have with fruit)
3. Decrease grains. (my major weakness)
4. Increase intake of water.
5. Increase exercise. Get out for at 3 walks a week - 1/2 hour - 60 minutes each.

SO it's very doable...I just have to do it. So off too the grocery store tonight...thinking about our discussion today.

Oh, and I got a little peak at my blood work, that will be discussed in more detail at the appointment I have in April with the OB. Cholesterol was fine. Good cholestorol was a little low though. Vitamin B12 is slightly decreased (hardly at all though), glucose was fine. So nothing major there...we'll see how my hormones turned out.

Yeah to hopefully starting off a healthier lifestyle?

Some people!!

I know this blog is turning more into a venting blog...but honestly I feel better after I vent so bare with me.

Today when I went to pick up my hubby from our mutual workplace I went in for a short visit.
Everyone was commenting on how blonde her hair is. I don't see it. I think its turning a lighter brown, but not blonde...whatever, its not a big thing.
That is until 2 people start to make comments like, "how can she have blonde hair...your DH has dark hair, and so do you...hmm, interesting"

WTF?? Maybe you need too know these people and their passive aggressive ways, but they were definetly implying, that she wasn't my DH's child! They know we used IVF to conceive her, and in the past I've heard them talk badly of someone else that used fertility treatments. I never would have discussed the particulars with them though. (they are nosy and like to dis people behind their backs). I found myself getting defensive, which I am sure made it seem like they were on the right track. I am sure the rumours at work must be that she isn't his.

I'm not sure why this bugs me so much. We know that she is his, and that is all that should matter. Maybe it's because we almost had to use donor sperm. We even had to go through the process of talking to a counsellor to make sure we were really ok with it. We even had it ordered, and ready to use the day of the retrieval. We were very fortunate though that the sperm frozen from his surgery survived the thaw, and we didn't have to use plan B.

DH says to just ignore them. They have been getting in everyone's business lately. He said if he (yes, one of the busy bodies is a him!) makes any remarks to him tomorrow, he is going to tell him off. (GO DH!)

This really makes me not want to go back to work even more. I don't mind he work, it's the stupid politics in this place that drive me crazy.

ahhhh.....ok, better now :)

She's a star!

My little Ohh, is famous. Well maybe not. But Momma sure is proud and telling everyone!

A friend started up a photography business and just launched her website.


peatreephotography


And well, to my delite, my little girls pictures from when she was just 3 weeks old can be found all over.

Look for the little girl with the cute hats on, and also the ones with a laughing/crying baby on a black background. And yes, even her feet, like the one on top of my blog.


Let me know what you think!

Day Care

I'm starting to give the idea of Daycare search a bit more thought lately.

I am already on the wait list for a few Daycare centers. Only one of them however will take an infant as young as 1 year old. Most of the day cares won't take them until they are 16 or 18 months old. Most moms go back to work at 1 year so I don't quit get this logistic. But it is what it is.

I liked the one that she could go to at one year, but the problem is we won't know if she will get in until a month before. Talk about stress if she doesn't get in! The other thing is its really expensive. About $1300 per month!! Geez, it's almost not worth going back to work! I think I would be better off having a weekend job, but that won't work, cause I won't get a high enough paying job for the weekends, plus I don't want to loose my seniority and pay from my current job. So we're just gonna have to buckle down and start really saving pennies!

So as a back up, I probably should at least think of home daycares...but in my mind there are too many cons if I were too have the choice. However I still have too give it some more thought and research.

Pros of home daycare
Less expensive
More like home environment
Maybe more personal attention

Cons
If Not licensed - not really sure what you are getting (therefore will only look at Licensed daycare)
Still not sure how "regulated" licensed daycare is
If they have their own children, they will likely get more attention, my child
If caregiver gets sick, or wants vacation will we need to find alternative care?


I am sure there are more pros and cons....but that is what I can come up with for now.



Have any of you been through the daycare process....what are your thoughts?

ohhhh Canada!