11 Week Pregnancy Update

Weekly Pregnancy Update

How far along are you?

11 weeks

How are you feeling?

Dare I say it?  I’m feeling a bit better.  I’m definitely still nauseous but I can do things around the house without gagging or passing out from various smells or thoughts.

Any weight gain? 

1 pound drop putting me at 114

New symptoms?

None.

General mood?

It’s picking up!  

Gender?

Totally still think girl.

What foods are you craving?

Not really craving anything, but I’m eating more so this is good.  

Do you miss anything?

My regular healthy appetite.  My healthy food.  Working out. 

Sleep?

Is actually awesome.  We are in possession of the new KING bed and it is amazing.  No more kicking or waking one another up and it’s not too soft and not too hard.  Dreamy!  Pictures up in the Home section soon.

Working out?

Walking with Scarlet outside because it’s so beautiful!

Best moment this week?

Attending a baby shower for my girlfriend who had Twins!!!  Oh the humanity.

What are you excited about?

  Second trimester!!!  Also, getting our backyard developed this week.  

Trimester No Fun

Can we talk a little bit about the first trimester?  

This stage is so rarely discussed among us women, perhaps because of the possible impending fear of something ‘going wrong’?  So then some of us (yes me too) turn to the internet which I’ll admit is probably the worst idea.  I mean, besides BabyCentre’s few notes on breast tenderness and bloating there isn’t much literature out there on the first trimester.  But as many of us women who have been through it, we know there is oh so much more than a little bit of heartburn here and there.  Lord knows… 

The secret

I think one of the most unfortunate parts about discovering you’re pregnant is that you immediately have a big fat mysterious secret that you so badly want and desire to tell others but feel like you may ‘jinx’ something or tempt fate or you may feel judged like ‘oh you shouldn’t spread the news so soon.  What if something where to happen?’  Yah, I get it.  I respect those that choose to wait the whole 12 weeks before spreading the happy news to others - heck I did it with my first two pregnancies.  But after some consideration, and going through both scenarios, I’m now definitely of the camp ‘share it’ in this third one.  It’s because I know I would rather have the support and love from family and friends than keep what feels like classified and restricted information between my husband and I top secret for the next eight to ten weeks.  Now, having said that, I don’t want to make those that keep this information private feel badly about doing so, it’s just that having been through the worst and coming out on the other end of things, it is so much easier sharing the truth and getting tips, ideas, care, suggestions, hugs, casserole dinners and prayers for how to deal if something unplanned where to happen.

Insomnia

As I write this, I’m wide awake at 2:00am sitting in my housecoat all alone while my husband, my one year old and my cat saw logs, like all three are definitely snoring.  I’ll probably be up for another hour or two (minimum) and this has happened on a fairly regular nightly basis for the last three weeks and most likely will go on until I reach the second trimester.  Oh - and this will start to come back at the beginning of trimester 3.

BMs

  Here’s the cycle:

Nothing.  Nothing.  Teeny.  Tiny.  Nothing.  Nothing.  Teeny.  Tiny.  Nothing.  Nothing.  Teeny.  Tiny.  That goes on for a while.  Then (in my experience) you’re forced into Metamucil by the ones that love you and you have a few good days.  You think ‘I’m good I’m good.  No need to do this daily.  I mean, drinking fiber disguised as thick sandy overly sweetened orange juice is wonderful and everything but I think I’m good to go’.  And then, teeny.  Tiny.  Nothing.  Nothing.  You get it.

Energy

CAN I GET TEN MORE?!  

YEAH YOU DID!  

LOOKING AMAZING OUT THERE TEAM!

WHAT’S THAT?  YOU WANT A LITTLE MORE? (Turn volume up)

ALRIGHT GUYS, LET’S SMOKE 30 EXTRA PUSHUPS TOGETHER!  UP ON YOUR TOES!!!

These are all sayings that I used to love to project into the microphone that was strapped to my head as I taught various forms of fitness classes at Goodlife Fitness.  Step,  Jam, Attack, I was certified and trained in all of them.  I taught hour long classes sometimes with just a few beads of sweat across my upper lip.  I loved that job.  I was good at it, the peeps liked my delivery and I kept a packed group of classes full of eager beavers every week.  I thought physically I could do whatever my mind wanted my body to do.  Then I got pregnant again.

Week 8 of my third pregnancy.  I can barely climb our home stairs without needing a nap.  I lay on the floor as my daughter plays with her books and toys and stares at me like ‘who are you and where did you put my Mommy?’.  I can barely lift my drink to my lips because it feels so heavy.  I have never, ever, EVER experienced this much exhaustion in any of my pregnancies.  This baby takes it hands down without a doubt.  EXHAUSTED!

Hormones

I knew there was an issue when I started having dreams of myself living the lives of various women such as a brunette milk maid, an asian geisha, a country farm girl and my favourite, a high class top dollar lawyer with killer nude Blahniks and a navy blue pencil skirt suit - I’m wearing glasses too.  Nate really loves it when I’m pregnant.  Let’s just keep it at that.

Nausea

To those women who don’t know what I’m talking about or didn’t experience it, dang you.  Dang you straight to heck.  For all of the rest of us, you know.  You laugh inside when people suggest crackers and ginger ale.  HAHAHA!  You have no clue.  It’s the woman in you that comes out with the evilest evil eye when her husband/boyfriend/partner starts cooking in the kitchen.  ‘Can’t you do that somewhere else?!  Eat it OUTSIDE!!!’  It’s smelling the cat’s freshly used litter box two floors above where it just happened, and the doors are closed.  It’s internally cursing the person who just so nicely asked you if there was anything that you might want for dinner because now you are forced to think about what your body will or will not accept by going through a list of imaginary foods that are currently all making you ill.  It’s walking into Superstore to buy makeup remover and smelling the fish in the back corner three-hundred feet away.  It’s gagging over a toilet and heaving and spitting uncontrollably because the apple you just tried to get down has a little too much acid, and, after you do ralph it up it’s not a ‘sick’ puke where you feel better afterwards.  You.  Just.  Feel.  Worse.  Yah.  You’re counting down the days till that glorious (haha, we’ll talk about this later) second trimester begins.  But for some poor POOR women, that never happens.  Oh the horror.  Let’s just be thankful that the dear Lord made all children precious little miracles because to go through something like this - it is going to be worth it.  Thank you to the woman that can relate!  Team ‘WE-GET-IT’.  That brings me to another topic of conversation that I’ll be writing about in the future: The Push Present or what I call it the The Pregnancy Present.

That’s about it for me - or that’s all the energy I have to write about the first trimester.  Hoping that the next week flies by, but if not and you see me during that time, please just give me hug and tell me it’s temporary.  

LUVS,

Kate 

XOXO

Party Time!

Our lovely and very close friends invited us to their first born daughter’s third birthday party.  It was a brilliant idea on the mother’s part to host it OUTSIDE of the house (haha) so I’ll be taking a page out of that book in the future.  

Here are some of the sweet pictures of Kennedy’s bash at Southland Leisure Centre.

I think Daddy was a little nervous to leave her side at first with all the big kids running around.

Ummmmm.  Such a sweet shot.

Haha - she looks a little freaked out.

Oh hi - I'm just going to ride the back of this thing while this kid rides the front.  We sharing.

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Birthday girl at the top of the slide.

Going down!

Hi Mom, cute boy alert.

kiss me Scarlet  

What?

Ohhhhh, that's a good one.

Just kiss me Scarlet

Should I do it?  oh man all these people are watching...

Ahaha - I can't Colton I can't.  

'Ah.  You're so cute Colton'.
'Seriously, just kiss me Scar'.

Pregnancy Update Week 10

Weekly Pregnancy Update

My weekly day falls on a Wednesday this time around.  I look forward to it because Monday, it's 'Dancing with the Stars' on t.v, Tuesday it's acupuncture and Wednesday morn I can do an update which means I'm one week closer to being done with the first trimester!

These are the top questions I was asked on a regular basis when I was pregnant with Scarlet - there were really no limits to the lack of privacy that people thought they were free to go to when I was pregnant - at least that’s what I found.  But after a while I just let it go and told myself that they were just curious and trying to make conversation.  So, I thought it would be fun to do a weekly update here on the blog and hopefully many of these questions will be answered for you.

How far along are you?

10 weeks

How are you feeling?

Brutal.  I succumbed to some Ginger Gravol Natural Source pills and they worked.  I was able to eat Easter dinner so that was really nice, but I feel so conflicted when I take meds.  I just don’t want to hurt the little love muffin.

Any weight gain? 

1 pound putting me at 115

New symptoms?

Gut rot.  Heartburn.  Insomnia (because the nausea is waking me up).

General mood?

I'm really trying to be positive but I’m just generally moody.

Gender?

Totally think girl with all of this nausea.

What foods are you craving?

Salty carbs, although after taking some Ginger tablets I wanted a healthy wrap!  I couldn’t believe it.  

Do you miss anything?

My appetite.  My healthy food.  Working out.  Having energy.  Sleeping at night.

Sleep?

  Last night was awful, I felt like I had a mixture of the stomach flu and extreme gas mixed in with a little sea sickness - woke me up at least 20 times.  I’m telling you I’m counting down the days till the second trimester.

Working out?

Walking with Scarlet outside because it’s so beautiful these days.  The weather is definitely changing which is just the best.

Best moment this week?

Going to church with the family at Easter and then going to Mom and Dad’s for a big family visit.  It was so nice to see aunts, uncles and cousins and my Grandpa Enns.  I love my family.

What are you excited about?

  Second trimester!!!  Also, the PVA Central kiddies are putting up a show called ‘Wedgie’ that I’m going to see on Friday night.  Those productions are always incredible.  Can’t wait to go and support the arts. 

Weekly Update #9

Weekly Pregnancy Update

These are the top questions I was asked on a regular basis when I was pregnant with Scarlet - there were really no limits to the lack of privacy that people thought they were free to go to when I was pregnant - at least that’s what I found.  But after a while I just let it go and told myself that they were just curious and trying to make conversation.  So, I thought it would be fun to do a weekly update here on the blog and hopefully many of these questions will be answered for you.

How far along are you?

9 weeks

How are you feeling?

So unbelievably nauseous it is insane.  I can barely look at, smell or think about food.  It’s honestly so bad.  Poor Nate has had to cook and eat his food out in the garage some nights cause I can’t take it.  I haven’t taken any meds because I’m paranoid that something will go wrong but man have I been close to downing some serious drugs.   

Any weight gain? 

I’m actually really sad to say that I’ve dropped 2 pounds this week putting me at 114.  I know this is awful and dangerous and I’m trying to do everything in my power to combat this.  I even asked Nate to take me to A&W to attempt to eat something.  The only thing I can even fathom putting into my system right now are salty carbs so that’s what we’re going with.  This is so unlike me.  Anyone who really knows me will be surprised at this - especially since in Scarlet’s pregnancy I was all about the sweets and couldn’t even think of salty meat or carbs.  So different!

New symptoms?

A bit of heartburn here and there.

General mood?

Pretty miserable to be honest.  I want so badly to be healthy for this baby and I’m finding it such a physical and mental struggle.  It’s ruining my mood but I’m trying hard to find the positive.

Gender?

I think girl.  But again I dreamt it was a boy.

What foods are you craving?

It’s very rare that I’m eating but when I absolutely have to get something in - it’s salty carbs.

Do you miss anything?

My appetite.  My healthy food.  Working out.  Having energy.  

Sleep?

  Has been pretty good.  Just ordered the new bed and mattress so it’s about to get way better!

Working out?

HAHA.  See week 8.

Best moment this week?

Seeing our little peanut on the ultrasound monitor today!!!  I burst into wonderful happy tears as Nate squeezed my hand.  It was so beautiful.  We saw his/her heartbeat and everything looks amazing.  We even learned that the egg came from the left ovary (according to the technician).  Pretty incredible.  I was so nervous and anxious about this ultrasound because of our history but we’re on the right track with this one and I couldn’t be more thrilled.  OMG I’M GOING TO BE A MOMMY TO A SECOND LITTLE SWEETHEART!  

What are you excited about?

Everything.  I’m excited for the nausea to go away, I’m excited to eat my face off in another few weeks and I’m excited to go out with my girlfriend Tasha on Friday night for dinner (I know), and Theatre Calgary night!  We both so deserve it - especially her as she’s an amazing Mommy to 3 awesome kiddos!!!  I can only hope that happens for us one day.  

I do love wine and I have had a few girlfriends have a few sips here and there during their pregnancies but for me, this is just not ok.  I mean, a sip?  Oh honey no.  But on the flip side, my absolutely amazing husband who I can't praise enough right now OFFERED to go without alcohol for my entire pregnancy with me.  This was something totally of his own accord and to be honest if feels so nice having a partner in this part of the pregnancy.  I know I won't feel so left out and somewhat disappointed when I'm the only one not drinking.  He enjoyed his time when I was pregnant with Scar - a reliable DD for a whole 10 months, but now he's doing one little sacrifice for me, and it's huge.  Talk about an amazing man - this is just a small example.  

Weekly Update #8

Sorry...too sick for the #8 update. :(

Weekly Update #7

How far along are you? 

7 weeks

How are you feeling?

My lower back is KILLING me and I have bouts of nausea here and there throughout the day.  I'm tired but I've been napping almost everyday (thank goodness for two hour Scarlet naps because this is when I get it all in)

Any weight gain? 

1 pound for a total weight gain of 1 pound putting me at 116

New symptoms?

I had a headache for about two days and couldn't take anything to get rid of it.  That was not fun.  Also ragging hormones that have provided some nice chin acne.  

General mood?

I'm feeling a bit scared to be honest.  We miscarried in the first trimester the very first time we were pregnant and I always say to Nate that that event totally wrecked me for future pregnancies and it has.  It still effects my thoughts and feelings and every time I have a little painful twinge or cramp or anything really, I get super scared.  I don't know that I'll ever be able to get over the first one, but I'm trying to think very positive.  Somebody wise once told me that if you are thinking and dwelling about negative things, then in a way you are also praying for them to happen.

Gender?

I really feel like it's a boy this time around, but then again certain days I'm sure it's going to be another girl.

What foods are you craving?

Salty salt salt.  I don't understand it.  I wasn't like this the first time around at all.  It's so weird.  I'm eating things I would NEVER eat if I wasn't pregnant - like Ichiban!!!  The WORST thing you could possibly eat, but I just couldn't help myself.  The salty broth mixed with the salty noodles.  It was like drinking a big bowl of salt.  haha.  So gross now that I'm writing about it.

Do you miss anything?

Not really.

Sleep?

Has been on and off.  Some nights I'm totally out and others it's like I can't get cool or I can't warm up.  

Working out?

Totally honest - not once this week.  I feel like if I'm needing a two hour nap after running around Scar and building another human in my body than I shouldn't be working out as well.  I want to be safe and reasonable.  There will be lot's of time to do this second and third trimester.

Best moment this week?

Driving up to Lake Louise and spending time with my family.  We had brunch on Sunday and then just hung out around the gorgeous lake in the snow.  So pretty.

What are you excited about?

I'm really excited about Scarlet's first birthday party on Sunday.  I want it to happen so it can be over.  Haha.  No but really, the planning has been a bit overwhelming with being pregnant too.  It's like having three full time jobs all at once.

Weekly Pregnancy Update #6

6 weeks with baby Weilz #2

How far along are you?

6 weeks

How are you feeling?

Pretty good.  Breasts are a little tender and I'm tired.

Any weight gain?

Nothing yet.

New symptoms?

Slightly dizzy on occasion and the 'crampy' feeling doesn't want to go away.

General mood?

Generally happy and excited

Gender?

No idea - although last night I dreamt that I had three sons!  WOAH! 

What foods are you craving?

Salty right now.  I ate a lot of pizza last night. 

Do you miss anything?

Not yet

Sleep?

Can't complain

Working out?

Very mild bike ride for about 1/2 an hour a day.

Best moment this week?

When my sister-in-law Kelsey (who flew in from Australia two days ago) had a sleepover at our house.  We watched movies all night, drank lattes in the morn and didn't stop gabbing for hours and hours.  So wonderful.

What are you excited about?

Telling more family and friends the happy news.

Weekly Pregnancy Update #5

How far along? 

5 weeks 

How are you feeling?

Not gonna lie - pretty moody.  I noticed it when Milo splattered his water everywhere around his dish and I stormed over to the sink for a paper towel, ripped it off of the roll, stomped back, huffed when I dried up the water and then flicked some extra water on Milo's back as 'punishment'.  Like - whoa.

Weight gain?

Nothing yet.

New symptoms?

Breasts are starting to get tender and I'm tired (lack of coffee).  Peeing more than usual.  Really bloated.  Good times.  

General mood?

Moody.

Gender?

Don't know yet.

Cravings?

That instant flavoured vanilla coffee from Nescafe and ketchup.

Miss anything?

Coffee and Alcohol - that's the #truth

Sleep?

Not fantastic.  We bought a King sized bed with proper sheets and a beautiful headboard so I'm thrilled.  Last pregnancy I felt like I was on the edge of the bed when I started to get bigger but Nate assures me we shared 50/50 - maybe even 60/40 in my favour.  The queen just felt so tiny and I don't want to jeopardize my sleep this time around.

Working out?

Light walking, light biking but mostly just running around after Scarlet

Best moment this week?

When I found out I was pregnant on Saturday night!!!

Looking forward to?

Buying some really cute maternity summer clothes.  I'm pregnant at a completely different time this go around so I'm excited to stock the closet full of breezy maxi dresses and fun tops!  

We're Prego

That's right!  We're about to do this alllllll over again!!!  Things happened WAY faster than expected - especially considering it took a total of two years for Scarlet to join us.  We figured that we should start early as insurance since we're both not getting any younger and WAMO!  Pretty much as soon as we pulled the goalie.  AWE YA BABY!

We can't be more thrilled, the kids will be 18 or 19 months apart depending on when this one decided to make an entrance, so nice and close.  I always wanted to Bing, Bang, Boom!  We're due in November which seems super close!  YIKES!  Better get the spare room turned into a new nursery.  HAHA!

Luvs,

Kate

xoxo

Scarlet's first Birthday Party and 1 Year update!

The decorations - Beachy lanterns with coconut cupcakes on top of fishing nets, shells and sand dollars. 

All of her monthly shots from 1 - 11 months.  12 months will be up soon ;)

These cupcakes were to die for.  I added coconut extract to the icing with some sprinkles of real shredded coconut to add a bit of texture.  GLORIOUS!

Ordered these sweet napkins off of Etsy.  They came a day before the party!  Cut it a bit close on that one.

I had starfish, sand dollars, sea urchins and sea shells all over the house.  I thought they were really pretty.

The special cupcake for our princess!  I didn't put too much icing on hers.  If you're interested, read the 12 month update below to see how she reacted when she ate this.

GOODIE BAGS

So, for some strange reason, I INSISTED on having goodie bags at the party.  Maybe it was because I felt that this was the best part about going to a party for me when I was a little one, or maybe it was because I wanted to really spoil all of our little guests, but whatever the reason I took some pride (and major time) with these babies.  I had lot's of fun stuff in them and did both BOY goodies and GIRL goodies without being too stereotypical.  Let's face it - girls like trucks too ok?  The above bags are the Boy ones.  Below are the girl ones...

Notice how FEW there are here?  Scarlet has FIVE GIRLS AND EIGHTEEN BOYS!?!?!?!?!?!  If this is any indication of what is to come, Nate and I are in serious serious deep trouble.

All the loot bags together.

I made these too!

After one of my guests asked where I bought the chocolate seashells from I said that I made them and she didn't believe me.  She looked at me and was like - no seriously just tell me.   I laughed and said I made them!!!  Later in the day she texted me and said that I had too much time on my hands.  HAHA!

They were insane if I do say so myself.

Napkins all wrapped up nice and purdy.

COOKIES!!!  One of my Mom's friends Bev made 50 different beach inspired cookies for the party.  They were too adorable and oh so freakin' delish.  

A few of the guests! 

My Mom holding sweet new baby Nico.  I don't think she let anyone else touch him the entire party - including his parents!!!  HAHA  Somebody is a baby whisperer.

 

Our lovely friends Jessica, Abigail (it's her bday next weekend) and the lovely poppa Brian.  I went to High School with Bri but now I'm friends with Jess ;)

 

My sister-in-law Laura with her sweet son Charlie and my bestie Jenny with her second son Easton.

Uncle Scott (uncle to Scarlet) and his son Colton

Another one of my best girlfriends Allison with her sweet daughters Emie (middle) and Evie (Right).

Scarlet opening one of her gifts from Blake, Sebastian, Brendan, Mandy and Jeff.

We rented a ball pit cause these things were my favourite when I was little.  After all the other kids went home, Nate and I let Scarlet play in there by herself.  It wasn't huge so we didn't want her getting a massive shiner on her bday.  It was a good thing too as some of the kids where just in their glory jumping around and screaming.  It was hilarious and I didn't want to take that away from them by saying 'be careful of the little one'.  

I think she thought it was another cupcake.

Present from my Mom and Dad - an antique rocking horse!!!

 Prezzie from Auntie Laura and Uncle Ted

Needing some help from Dada.

Taking a break so we could open the gift for her.

RUSTY the elephant

Someone is in love

Ok - what else have we got out there?

 It has been the most rewarding and special year of my life.  I can't believe I am a momma to this little angel.  I can only hope that one day she will grow up to be happy and giving and kind to others and I will do my best to lead and guide her along that road.  This is the most important thing.

Scarlet’s 12 month or 

1 Year Update!

Shedding a few happy and sad tears today as my first little baby is not a baby anymore!  I know I keep saying this but it’s absolutely crazy how quickly this year has passed.  I was warned by many mothers that it would whip by but I guess I didn’t realize how quickly.  I still can’t get over the fact that we’re celebrating her first birthday year.  Tears.

Biggest difference this month has been the weaning from nursing.  Scarlet is no longer breastfeeding!!!  WHOO HOO!!!  I’m thrilled that we have had a successful year together nursing but I’m so so so happy to have my breasts back to myself.  Well, kinda to myself.  There are so many positives to nursing, but near the end, the negatives where also starting to appear. I’m happy to report that weaning was much easier than I thought it would be.  Scarlet, unlike most kids, dropped her afternoon feed first, her evening nurse second and her morning nurse last.  I don’t know if that order helped with how smoothly the transition was but it worked so well for us.  She now drinks water and milk (with banana blended in) and receives all needed nutrients from her diet.

Talking about diet - another huge milestone this month was Scarlet’s first ‘junk’ food.  Yup - sorry to everyone who says there is no such thing as good food and bad food… there is a difference.  Plain and simple.  I can attest to it after watching my child eat wholesome organic homemade food all year long and then eat a cupcake at her birthday party.  The changes were stunning.  Don’t get me wrong, she loved the cupcake and I’ll definitely give her more junk for here and there in the future (everything in moderation), but her whole demeanour changed.  She wasn’t hyper, she wasn’t crazy, she was like in a weird trance - almost like she was on something that her system didn’t know what to do with.  After the sugar hit, the poor child seemed zombie like, sort of like the buzz had left her.  She wasn’t smiling as much, (very unlike her and you can see it in the pics) she seemed confused and then she just crashed after playing a bit more with a few other toys.  I didn’t feel bad because I don’t believe that children should be refused sugar, I was just amazed at how it affected my girl.  Won’t be doing that again for a while haha.

Scar still sleeps through the night with the door closed and the monitor on.  We flip back and forth from one nap to two naps a day.  She was doing one for a while but I think all of the birthday excitement and the cruising, crawling, rolling was calling for more sleep.  I don’t mind.  We just see what type of a day it is going to be and take it from there.

Scarlet has six teeth - four on the top and two on the bottom!

She is obsessed, literally freakishly obsessed with dogs.  It’s surprising as both Nate and I are indifferent to them but we’ll be out for a walk and a dog will walk by with it’s owner and Scar will shake with excitement.  It is so funny because she’ll cry if the dog isn’t within eye sight!  Commercials and books too!  If there is a dog on the t.v, same reaction and if it’s on the page in front of her, she’ll bring the book up to her mouth and kiss it.  So hilarious.  Looks like we might be getting a pooch in the future.  great…

Latest ‘trick’ that she has learned is a back flip (with Mommy’s help) as well as how to kiss and hug.  She really only kisses me as Nate’s stubble is a bit prickly and it’s more of an open mouth leaning into your cheek or chin or eyeball.  Her hugs are the best.  Literally best cuddle bug ever.  

Other updates include NO MORE BOUNCING!!!  Totally off of the bouncy ball forever!  I love it love it love it.  I can’t say enough how exciting this is for me.  Scarlet now has her teeth brushed, a few stories, a cuddle or quick rock in the rocking chair and then she goes down on her own.  Hallelujah.  As hard as it was to wean Scarlet off the bouncy ball, it was also a lifesaver throughout the year.  I will definitely use the ball again for the next baby, but perhaps start the weaning sooner - like month six.

I think that’s about it for this little monkey.  We’re so happy to have her in our lives.  She has been my inspiration and teaches me how to be grateful every single day. I know every parent must say this but I seriously believe my child is the most incredible miracle on in my entire life.  I am so honoured to be her mother and to guide her in her years ahead.