Take care,
Cal, Tracy, Blake, Emerson and Baby
Saturday, August 21, 2010
UC Baby :)
After re-scheduling two times, we finally had our UC Baby appointment on Thursday :) I was 28 weeks exactly on Thursday. The appointment was great!! It is so amazing to see our little one moving around, making different facial expressions, sucking its toe, yawning, opening its eyes, etc.
UC Baby is always an amazing experience!! Blake did great at the appointment, watched the t.v. screen off and on and played or had a snack the rest of the time! Emerson wasn't into it at all, she spent the majority of her time cuddling Grandma D and Dad! She's so funny, it seems like she really doesn't like me laying on a table being "examined" in anyway!! Blake talked to Grandpa during the ultrasound and told him the baby was dancing around ;) It's hard to say who the baby looks the most like, since Blake and Em looked pretty much identical at birth. I think the baby has a chin more like mine (more pointy vs. wide!). In some pictures I thought it looked like a boy and in some like a girl! We really have no idea!! You could clearly see the babies eyebrows and hair on its head. The ultrasound tech said it has a very fine covering of hair and she thinks it will be light in color?! We shall see ... She also predicted the baby will be around 7 lbs 6 oz, but I'm not putting any money on that, considering she said the exact same thing with Blake and Em and she also told Lesley her daughter would be that weight!!! And guess what? All 3 babies were under 7 lbs! Although I wouldn't be surprised if this one is bigger then Blake and Em, I would be surprised if it was smaller! I also had a Dr. appointment on Thursday. I'm measuring right at 28 weeks and at the appointment the babies hr was around 135. At UC Baby it was 146, but maybe that was due to all the sugar it was receiving from all the lollipops I was sucking on to get it to "dance"!!? I've gained 3 kg, which I have no idea how many lbs that translates to. It's hard to believe I am 28 weeks already. Time continues to pass faster and faster and faster and I'm sure after this baby arrives it will go even faster :S We hope everyone is having a great weekend, we're off to the Canadian Derby when Emerson wakes up from her nap!
Take care,
Cal, Tracy, Blake, Emerson and Baby
Take care,
Cal, Tracy, Blake, Emerson and Baby
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Emerson's 18 Month Immunizations
I can't believe how well she did!! She really surprised me! Very few tears were shed. Although the nurse did comment on the nasty looks Em was giving her! lol!! Blake was very good and even hummed for Em while she was getting her shots :) Emerson now weighs 23 lbs and is 31" long. She's in the 25th %tile for weight, height and head circumference. I weighed Blake too and he was 40.2 lbs. I think we'll start looking at booster seats for him. They're quite convenient and really easy for him to get in and out of, which in turn helps us!! Talk to you again soon :)
Tracy
Tracy
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Em's 18 Months Old!!
It's hard to believe our little girl turned 18 months old yesterday. It's been an amazing 18 months!! Wow ... hard to explain or put into words. I'm sure all the other parents out there know what I mean :)
Em has grown and changed so much since her 1st birthday! She's a walkin' and a talkin' up a storm!! We love hearing her words and can't believe how many she says. She is definitely more of a parrot then Blake was, and I think she is saying quite a bit more then average, due to having a big brother to mimic!! Today my Mom came over for a visit and Em greeted her at the door with, "Hi Grandma!" Em is a very happy little girl, but will certainly let you know when she's not or when there's something she wants. She seems to have a bit of the Smith stubborn streak in her ... ! I love her "Uh Huh's" and "Uh Uh's" at appropriate times ;) Em loves to read books, sometimes by herself and often with us. If she wants us to read her a book she gathers her blankie and teddy, grabs a book and says "books", comes over to where ever we are, backs into our laps and says, "Sit?" We just love it, it's so stinkin' cute!! She knows the names of quite a few books, for example "Stop Train Stop" she calls "Stop" "Goodnight Moon" she calls "Moon" and the touch and feel Dinosaur book we have she calls "Saur"!! Today Blake was watching Dinosaur Train and she pointed to the screen and said, "Saur!" We do a lot of counting with Blake and Em is picking up on it! Often when we start counting she puts up her hands and tries to count her fingers!! She likes to say, "Two!" As I've said before, Em also loves music and dancing! She sure can shake her little hips!! lol! We think she's one smart little cookie :)
Emerson has her 18 month immunizations tomorrow morning and her 18 month pediatrician appointment next week. I'm not looking forward to these appointments, as she really doesn't like any type of "medical" environment! But, she hasn't been weighed and measured in ages, so I'm looking forward to seeing those numbers!! We're also going to have Blake weighed tomorrow. Hopefully he's a few pounds over 40 and we can permanently move him to a booster seat!!
Take care everyone, talk to you soon.
Tracy
Em has grown and changed so much since her 1st birthday! She's a walkin' and a talkin' up a storm!! We love hearing her words and can't believe how many she says. She is definitely more of a parrot then Blake was, and I think she is saying quite a bit more then average, due to having a big brother to mimic!! Today my Mom came over for a visit and Em greeted her at the door with, "Hi Grandma!" Em is a very happy little girl, but will certainly let you know when she's not or when there's something she wants. She seems to have a bit of the Smith stubborn streak in her ... ! I love her "Uh Huh's" and "Uh Uh's" at appropriate times ;) Em loves to read books, sometimes by herself and often with us. If she wants us to read her a book she gathers her blankie and teddy, grabs a book and says "books", comes over to where ever we are, backs into our laps and says, "Sit?" We just love it, it's so stinkin' cute!! She knows the names of quite a few books, for example "Stop Train Stop" she calls "Stop" "Goodnight Moon" she calls "Moon" and the touch and feel Dinosaur book we have she calls "Saur"!! Today Blake was watching Dinosaur Train and she pointed to the screen and said, "Saur!" We do a lot of counting with Blake and Em is picking up on it! Often when we start counting she puts up her hands and tries to count her fingers!! She likes to say, "Two!" As I've said before, Em also loves music and dancing! She sure can shake her little hips!! lol! We think she's one smart little cookie :)
Emerson has her 18 month immunizations tomorrow morning and her 18 month pediatrician appointment next week. I'm not looking forward to these appointments, as she really doesn't like any type of "medical" environment! But, she hasn't been weighed and measured in ages, so I'm looking forward to seeing those numbers!! We're also going to have Blake weighed tomorrow. Hopefully he's a few pounds over 40 and we can permanently move him to a booster seat!!
Take care everyone, talk to you soon.
Tracy
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Summer Fun!
It's been awhile ;) Not sure where the last week and a bit went, but here we are, Sunday evening (and Big Brother night!!!).
Last week seems to be a bit of a blur - partially due to some long nights with Blake. He's still waking sometimes in the middle of the night, apparently scared :S I now feel like Cal and I are over-reacting (a tiny bit!), but we were just so used to Blake going to bed quietly and easily. Not to mention sleeping for 12 to 13 hours! But after talking to quite a few other parents, we're thinking Blake was an exception to the rule!! Regardless, we still plan on getting him back on track and hopefully sooner then later.
Sunday night we promised Blake we'd go swimming if he had a good night and Cal was off Monday, so we all headed to Millennium Place Monday morning. It was lots of fun, although we still prefer Servus Centre. I think the pool at Millennium is best for ages 3 and up.
Tuesday we had a picnic in the park with some of our New Mom's Group friends. We all had a great time! We definitely need to do that more often! It's hard with all sorts of different napping schedules to find a time that works for everyone, but when we do the kids all have a blast and the Mom's enjoy the visit!
My Mom graciously offered to have Blake for 1 night on Wednesday, which was very nice of her! They had fun and Blake slept well at their house!! I enjoyed 1 on 1 time with Em and attending our last Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn class on Thursday. Emerson did so well at these classes. She now tries to sing the songs and do the hand actions as well. All the way home on Thursday she was "singing" in the back seat!! When we sing Itsy Bitsy Spider she tries to copy the actions, I love it!! Blake had swimming lessons Thursday evening. He continues to enjoy the lessons and is even doing a back float with the teacher (which is a big deal, he typically hates laying on his back anywhere other then in his bed)!! Grandma and Grandpa D came to watch swimming lessons on Thursday and this Tuesday Cal's going to take him, so he has a chance to see how well he's doing :)
We had a great time this weekend at Wabamun Provincial Park, camping with the Lupul's. The weather was good, not too hot, not too cold, not too rainy! We also enjoyed time spent with the Stony Plain Cameron's, who were camped with friends in another loop! Saturday we spent a large portion of the day on the beach. Blake LOVES the beach. He plays in the water (not too deep though!) and the sand. He can stay there happily for hours upon hours. It's often hard to get him to leave! Emerson doesn't get as much beach time, due to her afternoon nap, but enjoys herself when she does!! She also loves camping and has so much fun, especially now that she's walking. She really likes camping with the Lupul's because Madison pulls her in the wagon! It's a perfect combination - Em loves being pulled in the wagon (much like a little queen in the back!) and Madison loves pulling the wagon!! Emerson was also in love with Madison's doll's. She toted those things around all weekend and could often be seen giving them hugs, patting their backs or putting them to sleep (soooo, so cute ... she puts them down on their backs, flips them to their tummies and then puts her finger up to her nose (and almost up her nose!!) and says, "Shhhh ... !") We plan to buy her more dolls and clothes, etc. for Christmas, but I think that's a few too many months away!! We'll have to get her a couple of things soon!! It's so cute to see her in this little "Mommy" role :)
I'd like to say a HUGE HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY to my B.F.F.'s, Lindsey Ross (Aug. 15th) and Candace Hrdlicka (Aug. 17). I hope you both have a fantastic birthday and 30th year :) I am so lucky to call you my friends. No matter how far apart we may live, we are closer then can be and that's what makes a great friend. I wish I could be with you celebrating on your big day, but one of these years we will be done having babies/pregnant/bf'ing and we'll make up for it :) Love ya' both so much.
Have a great week everyone, can you believe August is almost over?! If you're getting ready for back to school - enjoy! I always loved this time of year - school supply shopping, new clothes, new shoes, fresh hair cut, planning your first day at school with your friends, wondering who your locker will be by ;) So much fun!
xoxo
Tracy
Last week seems to be a bit of a blur - partially due to some long nights with Blake. He's still waking sometimes in the middle of the night, apparently scared :S I now feel like Cal and I are over-reacting (a tiny bit!), but we were just so used to Blake going to bed quietly and easily. Not to mention sleeping for 12 to 13 hours! But after talking to quite a few other parents, we're thinking Blake was an exception to the rule!! Regardless, we still plan on getting him back on track and hopefully sooner then later.
Sunday night we promised Blake we'd go swimming if he had a good night and Cal was off Monday, so we all headed to Millennium Place Monday morning. It was lots of fun, although we still prefer Servus Centre. I think the pool at Millennium is best for ages 3 and up.
Tuesday we had a picnic in the park with some of our New Mom's Group friends. We all had a great time! We definitely need to do that more often! It's hard with all sorts of different napping schedules to find a time that works for everyone, but when we do the kids all have a blast and the Mom's enjoy the visit!
My Mom graciously offered to have Blake for 1 night on Wednesday, which was very nice of her! They had fun and Blake slept well at their house!! I enjoyed 1 on 1 time with Em and attending our last Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn class on Thursday. Emerson did so well at these classes. She now tries to sing the songs and do the hand actions as well. All the way home on Thursday she was "singing" in the back seat!! When we sing Itsy Bitsy Spider she tries to copy the actions, I love it!! Blake had swimming lessons Thursday evening. He continues to enjoy the lessons and is even doing a back float with the teacher (which is a big deal, he typically hates laying on his back anywhere other then in his bed)!! Grandma and Grandpa D came to watch swimming lessons on Thursday and this Tuesday Cal's going to take him, so he has a chance to see how well he's doing :)
We had a great time this weekend at Wabamun Provincial Park, camping with the Lupul's. The weather was good, not too hot, not too cold, not too rainy! We also enjoyed time spent with the Stony Plain Cameron's, who were camped with friends in another loop! Saturday we spent a large portion of the day on the beach. Blake LOVES the beach. He plays in the water (not too deep though!) and the sand. He can stay there happily for hours upon hours. It's often hard to get him to leave! Emerson doesn't get as much beach time, due to her afternoon nap, but enjoys herself when she does!! She also loves camping and has so much fun, especially now that she's walking. She really likes camping with the Lupul's because Madison pulls her in the wagon! It's a perfect combination - Em loves being pulled in the wagon (much like a little queen in the back!) and Madison loves pulling the wagon!! Emerson was also in love with Madison's doll's. She toted those things around all weekend and could often be seen giving them hugs, patting their backs or putting them to sleep (soooo, so cute ... she puts them down on their backs, flips them to their tummies and then puts her finger up to her nose (and almost up her nose!!) and says, "Shhhh ... !") We plan to buy her more dolls and clothes, etc. for Christmas, but I think that's a few too many months away!! We'll have to get her a couple of things soon!! It's so cute to see her in this little "Mommy" role :)
I'd like to say a HUGE HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY to my B.F.F.'s, Lindsey Ross (Aug. 15th) and Candace Hrdlicka (Aug. 17). I hope you both have a fantastic birthday and 30th year :) I am so lucky to call you my friends. No matter how far apart we may live, we are closer then can be and that's what makes a great friend. I wish I could be with you celebrating on your big day, but one of these years we will be done having babies/pregnant/bf'ing and we'll make up for it :) Love ya' both so much.
Have a great week everyone, can you believe August is almost over?! If you're getting ready for back to school - enjoy! I always loved this time of year - school supply shopping, new clothes, new shoes, fresh hair cut, planning your first day at school with your friends, wondering who your locker will be by ;) So much fun!
xoxo
Tracy
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