Sunday Covet

I am going to attempt to give a virtual tour of our little one's room today.
We FINALLY got the crib yesterday, so my hubby and I had the adventure of setting it up. It really wasn't hard, but it took an extra set of hands at times. I am thrilled with the result. The crib is beautiful, and the rest of the nursery isn't bad either!
We decided that we were not going to go broke trying to "co-ordinate" our nursery, so you will notice that nothing "matches". We don't care, and we are sure the baby won't even know the difference. Besides, if everything matches, how is she supposed to learn her colours? ;)
Not featured in today's post is the bedding, as I am putting that on hold for a week before I order it. There is also a swing that is on "loan" from friends of ours, and a playpen/bassinet that has been moved to our bedroom since it will probably be used the most in there. You should also note, the walls are actually a slate grey colour, not the blue that it seems to show in the pictures. All that is left is some "wall art", and of course, a baby!
Sundays usually kind of suck, since it is on Sundays that my hubby leaves and goes back to school for the week. I have been so fortunate to have him home for the last two weekends in a row, and to have his help with all this. I know that this was important to him to. I miss him through the week, but it is so nice to have him home! So today, Happy Sunday everyone!

Fab Friday!

Well, I can't honestly say that I'm FEELING fabulous today, but rather I'm absolutely exhausted. Therefore, I will not be posting a picture of myself today since I am sure that doing so will only offend some, and break my camera!
However, while shopping in the U.S yesterday with Melissa & Derek (from over at The Ideologies of Melissa), Derek found this. I think it is absolutely FABULOUS!!!

Changes

Well, once again, we are changing our minds! My wonderful husband came home from school this past weekend and made a suggestion for a different middle name for our little girl. Well, the more I said it, the more I liked it. So I think, that despite my previous predictions, it is the middle name that may change, not the first name!
Also, I stumbled into JC Penny online (we do not have JC Penny here in Canada), and found this! However, I am waiting until after my baby shower before I make any further purchases. Besides, I will love anything I see right now :P

A roller coaster ride, and a baby shower.

I'm thinking that maybe an actual "baby status update" may be in order. The last few weeks have been a roller coaster of appointments, and highs and lows.

Two weeks ago, we met via video conference with the Genetics team at IWK. I actually was under the impression that we were meeting with the Cystic Fibrosis team, and therefore was prepared for a talk about CF. The Genetics team did their best to tell us about CF, but then went into the Genetics aspect of it. When it was all over, and we were walking away from the hospital, my husband looked at me and said "So, we'll go ahead and book a vasectomy?". They said that they would "be very surprised if the bright bowel seen on the ultrasound, is caused by anything other than CF". You see, my hubby and I carry the most common mutation for CF called delta-F-508 (neither one of us have the disease). They figured that our daughter will likely be "pancreatic insufficient", meaning that her pancreas will not work properly and she will need enzymes to digest food properly, she MAY develop diabetes in the second generation of life, and then there is the respiratory side as well. They talked as though she already had the disease, and told us her odds of having it are over 90%. My mind was so full after this appointment, and I really was not sure what to think, but I would classify it as a "low".
Later that week, we went to see the specialist. She did the ultrasound check up and said that the bowels look good (no malformations or obstructions yet), and they were still a "teeny bit bright". Our "little girl" is estimated to weigh 5lbs 9 oz already (at 33 weeks gestation). The "high" of this appointment was when she said "If I didn't know your history, or what I was looking for, I would not think there is anything wrong." We took this "high" in stride and we try not to dwell too much on it, for fear that it may lead to a big let down later.
Last week, we had a video conference meeting with the CF team at IWK. They told us a lot of things we already knew and discussed how the possibility of her having the disease effects the "paths" we may take after delivery. She may be fine, and we may bring her home and just wait for the call to find out the results of the genetic testing of her cord blood. If the tests reveal that she has CF, we will then pack her up and take her to Halifax for therapies and education for us on how to deliver the therapies. There is also the possibility that she may have a bowel problem at birth, which may require her to be flown to IWK for surgery/treatment. We are hoping that this does not happen, but knowing it could happen, takes some of the fear out of the unknown. In the event she has to have surgery, she could be in Halifax for 2-3 weeks. They put her odds of having CF at 98% (when our genetic profile is combined with the "bright bowel"). Yet, another "low".
Whatever happens, I think we are as ready as we can be. I've read the literature, I've met with the doctors, counsellors and other people "in the know". So now, (as you may be able to tell from my most recent posts), I am enjoying the "fun stuff". Like organizing the nursery, setting up furniture, and some quiet time with myself, my hubby and friends. I am so excited that my BF over at "My life in Purple" is hosting a baby shower for me two weeks from now! And Melly over at "The Ideologies of Melissa" is helping out as well. We are really looking forward to this afternoon, and another "high". :)

ohhhhhh, what a feeling!!!

Well, I signed into the "blog world" this morning to discover that I have won an award! :) My best bud over at "My life in purple" awarded me with the Happy 101 award. Now, apparently, in order to accept this award I have to list the 10 things that make me happy. So, here it goes!

1. Time with my husband. It is something I miss, especially now that he is away at school. He comes home (on average) once every other week. It is temporary, and we are through the worst of it, but I know that the next few months will be challenging for both of us with the arrival of our daughter. I love you, I miss you and I'm so proud of you.

2. Girl dates with my "Iro". My best bud over at "My life in purple" has been my life saver these past few months! She's a great friend, and more like a sister. Whenever we get together, or talk, it is a guarantee that there will be a laugh or two. Thanks for the award, and thanks for being there!

3. Phone talks with Melly over at "The ideologies of Melissa", and I should also mention the shopping excursions! We usually have such good chats! :)

4. The idea that I will meet my daughter at some point within the next 5 weeks! Regardless of the challenges we may face (with the possibility of her having CF), I know that she will bring such joy!

5. The thought of putting a deck on our house and finishing our basement. It will be so nice when our home is "complete".

6. I know it is hard to believe, but my job. I love my job and I miss my job. I worked very hard to get my job, and even though I am happy to be home for (potentially) the first 15 months of my daughter's life, I know that I will be eager to return to work.

7. The care and concern of our families at this time. We are confident that we can handle whatever is thrown at us, but your support makes it easier!

8. I know it is lame, but my cats. They have been my "company" and my "family", especially during my last 2 months at home. They can't actually talk to me, but having them follow me room to room, sleep with me at night, and hearing them moving around, makes this empty house feel a little less "lonely".

9. Jogging/Running... I REALLY miss it. I am actually jealous of those people I see out running. I am eager to return to my "hobby"; for both the high it gives me and the time it gives me for myself. I love how "well adjusted" I feel after a nice run.

10. Right now, anything "baby"! I have been told that I am "nesting", which I believe is true. I'm not going to deny it, I feel the need to clean, organize and set up. I DO NOT feel the need to cook (especially since many foods do not settle well in my stomach since the baby now resides where my stomach used to be!). Nobody said "nesting" included cooking!

So, those are the 10 things that make me happy. Well, there are actually MANY other things that make me happy, and I had no problem coming up with these 10! The fact that I received this award makes me happy! :)

Risk

I saw this for the first time today. I loved the opening quote...

"Faith is being sure of what we hope for, and certain of what we do not see"

I feel that statement sums up what is going on with our little one right now...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWLebRKuEIQ

(for some reason I am not able to add the link at this time... blogger is not allowing me, or I can't figure it out! :s ..most likely the latter!)

Maybe I should just stop looking :s

Well, I found more sets, thanks to e-bay, maybe I should just stop looking :s I think I like the red one with the checkered borders..but I love comments and input too :) (Especially from those "in the know"! )
P.S... "Purple"- you know which one is for you! :) But (unfortunately) it is WAY out of my price range, but one can always dream!