Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Peace


The picture above makes me happy. Why? Well, on the island you may notice all our laundry folded up. My mom always folded our laundry on the kitchen island so I always feel like her when I'm doing that (which seems like every day with 3 messy boys). Secondly, my mom's spaghetti sauce is on the stove which is always a favourite around here. Although, I added too much spinach this time and boys weren't as in love with it as normal. And finally, not related to my mom, the boys were quietly colouring/playing. Nothing was getting broken. Their voices were not raised. No one was fighting. It was so relaxing. And rare.

In other news, I have continued to gain weight too quickly even though I am eating the same or even less than before I was pregnant and exercising 5 times a week. I eat pretty healthy too. I'm assuming it's because my free T4 has been at 10 for 3 months (normal is 11-22) which indicates my metabolism is a bit slower now. I'm fine with gaining weight, I mean, that's normal in pregnancy. But, it should be closer to 1lb/week right now to indicate all is healthy and well. I'm pretty much at the weight I was when Koen was born and I have 5 more weeks to go....it will probably be at least 40lbs total by then, maybe even more.

I'm now at the stage where I don't really want to talk to any more moms. Today at Strong Start, moms were all asking if baby was due any day now etc. Nope, 5 more weeks of growing to go here folks. And seriously, one mom, that I just met, told me after 2 minutes of conversation (where her second question to me was `Are you having a natural birth?' and I explained it could be a VBA2C or C-section) that I have to have a natural birth. Okay, thanks for telling me what I have to do, I was wondering! Problem solved. I'm glad you are the expert on me and on VBA2C's! Can you tell my irritability has increased? Just ask Gary.

And to finish on a positive note, somehow, I am still sleeping super well. This song came into my head last night and has continued running through it:


I CAST ALL MY CARES UPON YOU
I LAY ALL OF MY BURDENS,
DOWN AT YOUR FEET
ANYTIME, I DON'T KNOW
JUST WHAT TO DO,
I JUST CAST ALL MY CARES
UPON YOU

Have a good day.
Love, Louise


9 comments:

  1. Yay for peaceful playing at the kitchen table!

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  2. Oh I soo remember the stage of 'don't tell me' your opinions/advice hhaa. Pretty sure I have several angry blogs written around that time.

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  3. peaceful :) i noticed the boys doing something quiet and i noticed the stove was on. the folded laundry is an added bonus :)

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  4. oh, and thanks for posting those lyrics. brought me back to the Psalty days. nevermind the fact that the lyrics are pretty necessary for me today - thanks!

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  5. I so remember the last weeks. UGH. People started asking me at 32 weeks if I was due any day now... sigh.

    Next time someone asks you about your birth you should just tell them some redonkulous tale of having a completely inept tale either to the extreme medical side, or giving birth in a river with only wildlife attending. That might shut em' up.

    Stink.

    PS - Your boys are adorable.

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  6. I remember this stage SO WELL. So big, so grouchy, so tired of all the damn comments.

    Stupid lady telling you to have a natural birth. Who does she think she is? That's as asshat as someone telling you you should have surgery. Next time just say "Oh I'm having a painless orgasmic birth in my hot tub, actually," and shut her up. Hahahahahahahaha!!!

    Hang in there! It will be here in a heartbeat, and then you never have to do this last six week stretch again. ((hugs))

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  7. p.s. I do three loads of laundry a day. There's no way my kitchen island could hold it, but my couch does a fine job =)

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  8. I don't blame you for being a little irritable! Honestly, some people just need a filter! I have some family that could use one!

    Yay for coloring quietly!

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  9. People are so obnoxious! You look beautiful Louise! And as for the c-section, you are in good hands with your doctors I am sure and I know you will make the best decision for you and the baby....at the end of the day, the baby getting here safely is all that really matters.

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