VEGAS!!!!!

WOW...how was Vegas you ask?? It was FANTASTIC. I was very excited for a long time to get the whole Vegas experience and being pregnant and all i was concerned I might not get the full meal deal. I was wrong.

There were so many great highlights of our trip. Starts off with the easiest quick flight on friday night, followed by a limo ride to our UNBELIEVABLE HOTEL. The Encore. I have never seen anything like it. The Decor, the view we had from our 60th floor wrap around suite, the service was amazing. It took me a few minutes to figure out how to turn the lights off at night, or to put privacy on the door. Everything was high tech. We ordered room service every morning, dined in room with the most delicious coffee and eggs on toast, and started our day with laying by the pool, followed by shopping, gambling, walking eating laughing, giggling and just enjoying my mom and sisters company.

Highlight #1

My mom stuck 1$ in a quaters machine the first night we got there and she won $1400.00. It was hilarious, i was sitting a couple machine's down and she yelled out "Deena..something is happening here, i just won something" I laughed sooo hard, she was so nieve, but she shared the wealth and it kept us going all weekend.

Highlight #2

The Cher Concert. WOW, that 64 yr old cougar still has it. We sang out loud, clapped, we were so close we could see the sweat on her forhead and her tattoos on each bum cheek. She was unbelievable! My dad spoiled us that night, with dinner and the show it was fantastic!

Highlight #3

Gambling......I'm not much of a gambler but I definilty love the unkown of it. The last night we were there, it was just Jana and I and we bought 50$ worth of chips for roulette. Tino taught me how to play it, the whole weekend my lucky # 19 didn't work for me so when i was almost out of chips, I said to my sister, this is the last bet I will do in Vegas, i put 2 chips on 19 and 10 chips on red...and VIOLA, it landed on 19 so i walked away with $300 american...we laughed all the way upstairs.

Highlight #4

Spending quality time with my mom. We miss our mom, she lives much to far away and it was so fun to have the 4 days with her. My dad was there a bit too and he's always a comedian and looks after his ladies!

All in all in was a wonderfull Holiday. I will definilty be back, you get the hot weather, lounging by the pool, shopping, entertainment and nightlife all in one shot!

Pictures to follow.

Deena

Thursday...

Today is Garbage day...hahaha, this is a blue job so Tino looks after it. I remember when we were kids my mom would be hauling the garbage out in her housecoat and slippers, going so fast so she wouldn't miss the garbage truck, and I'd be wathcing for it out the window. In our case, our garage is at the back so the alley way is where it all happens.

Today is my last shift until next week and its May long weekend. I'm headed to Vegas tomorrow with my momma and sister. I'm SOOO excited, i'm starting off the day by picking my momma up from the airport, grabbing a delicious coffee, going for mani'a and pedi's followed by lunch, and then Tino is driving us all to the airport. Its going to be so fun, i hope its hot out so i can relax in the sun, although this grapefruit growing in my belly can't get sucked in anymore, its kind of sticks out, I'm 15 weeks tomorrow, So guess you can say i've started to blossom!

Today i looked out my front window and we have a couple dandilions on our grass...UGH, Tino and I spend so much time on our yard, cutting, trimming, fertalizing watering, digging, etc and now i have dandilions. My neighbors yard is covered in them, i want to spray it with killex but i'm not allowed haha . Tino will have to to dig them out this weekend before they spread.




Here is a picture of our grass, we are 6 weeks ahead of last year. When we moved in our grass was so dry and burned, and we had to baby it back to life..now its only may and its getting so lush, i'm hoping by July it will be full and soft. If it rains for 3 days we'll be so happy, it makes a huge difference.

In the front the tulips are blooming and we are starting to see color, its still pretty sparse...but again its only may!




Happy May Long everyone

Deena

ATTENTION ALL NEW MOTHER'S

So i'm curious what everyone feels about visitors before, during, or immediatly after delivering your Baby. From day one, that i peed on a stick, I've said to TIno..this is something really special for you and I. We, together are starting a family, therefore, We should be the only one's around on the big day. I know i'm an out going person, I love people, and I'm a people pleaser, I also am very private in some ways.

The only thing Tino and I have control of in this matter is our birthing plan, and that includes our preparation, Labour, Delivery, and bringing home our bundle of joy together, with only us. I'm feeling its a really important time for us 3 to bond, settle in, get aquainted with our HUGE life changing event and kind of get our bearings, that being said...EVERYONE wants to come and stay with us, or come by, or we can help etc etc etc and I had to put up a barrier and I feel guilty, but for once, Tino and I have to put ourselves first, its not all about the baby, its about US!......To be totally honest..We dont not want a single person around during this time. I can't imagine having contractions in my kitchen, with anyone else there except my husband, that being said, I also can't imagine coming home from the the hospital, learning how to nurse, totally sleep deprived, and having anyone else there but my husband. I asked my sister inlaw, how was it when you came home with Lucas....she said she was so tired, and when there was people there visiting, she felt SO Mad and angy and stressed because she could of been resting. I do not want any commitment during that time, nor do I want to feel trapped in my own home. Our home is our comfort zone, and that is what we will need. I will have Tino and he will have me. We need to learn, and as much as our family loves us....and in all fairness, this is our wish....

Now..are we wrong for wanting this?? I have instructed my own mom to just give us our space, and she totally respects that and is so understanding of it. By all means a few weeks down the road, please come and see your grand baby but, until us 3 are ready, I think we can tough it out on our own. Its totally nothing personal to all our loved ones, its just something that we want.

I'm curious to know everyone's opinion on this? Its hard because we have no family in calgary so when they do come, I feel obligated to cater to my company, thats just who I am, weather is my parents, my friend or my inlaws, I prepare meals, i clean like crazy make sure the bed is washed, etc etc. I Don't want to have that stress hanging over my head around our baby time, plus, NOBODY would enjoy my company, and the help would be way more appreciated down the road, and I want NO OBLIGATION...

Anyways this has been a topic of conversation for TIno and I lately and i'm glad we are both on the same page in regards to this. This is just one example of how husband's and wife's help support eachother. Daddy needs privacy just as much as mommy does....especially Learning how to change a diaper :) We will be just fine, moms and dads, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, friends and cousins....but I promise after a few weeks to open our door so you can meet it!

Deena

Maternity Clothes...

Everyone thinks....ohhhhh i can't wait to buy maternity clothes, you can let it all hang out, they are so comfy and cute...WRONG WRONG WRONG.....

I have yet to try something and love it, and look good in it. All maternity jeans are terrible, they dig in to your lower abd, and have this huge bulky heavy band that comes way up to your boobs, Its hot, its itchy and it adds 10 pounds to your body, The little belly band jeans are cute for 5 minutes and then you take a step and you have to pull them up. Not to mention you buy a pair that fit you, and after 5 minutes they are poopy bum-ish and ugly...


Old Navy = Crap
Thyme maternity = crap

We are SO limited here, no target, no nordstroms, no maternal america...NO NOTHING

So there....i have been living in lulu lemons, shorts from last summer, a jean skirt that i do up really low, all my shirts fit me just fine, its just the pant situation. I really love the wunder under crop tight from lulu and they are cute too with a long shirt. I have not put on a single pound, infact I lost 5 because i was sick for 3 months. I'm gong to Vegas next week so i'm going to buy one nice pair of designer maternity jeans, paige denim infact, and maybe a few things from maternal america. Little dresses are the key...I don't look pregnant and the dresses are so comfy. Put me in a pair of maternity jeans and i get quite angry!

I'm only 14 weeks but give me a few weeks and I'm sure my belly will bust out before my eyes, then I will deal with the problem. Like I said all summer i can live in dresses. By the time winter comes, Leggings and sweaters will be key...by the time October comes.....PJ's and birthday suit will even be better!!!

Friends in lone places.....

This is a shout out to all my friends that i know read my blog....but are not in my follower list. These Blogs are not only for me to keep a little insight of my life, but for you too. I was at a jewellry party last and my friends mom said, hey by the way, me and L- - - - Love your blog. I had a little chuckle because I know people read it, probably people I don't even know. There is something about reading a blog. I read my friends blog for years, and I was not a follower. It's okay if your a Lurker...Thats why i post it on facebook. I write for people to read!

Today i got a new email address that is attatched to my iphone, and Mac computer. Apple products and features still seem to amaze me. The person who discovered syncing everything to ones phones, computer, itunes, contacts calender's etc is amazing! I LOVE it, and can't believe how far these digital devices have come!

Slap on the Sunscreen folks it gonna be a HAWT weekend!

Deena

Tis' the Season....

This the season to Golf. Tonight is my first ladies league match, and I cannot wait to get out there! Last week we cancelled, I was under the weather and it was snowing/raining. Even when it rains we still go for the door prize, our free drink, enter the 50/50 draw, and have dinner. I really look forward to it every week and hopefully I can golf till the end with my baby belly. Our season ends late sept. Our Tee Time is earlier this year, last year we needed an extra 20 mins before dark to finish the 9th hole, so this year are at 554pm, and that will make a difference.

This the season of Flowers! My parents bought me this orchid from Home Depot when they were here. I LOVE it, and always admire them in the store. Now I have one and its doing great. One of the buds opened up, the trick is lots of light, not direct sun and not to much water. Its so pretty and my favorite color is purple. Here is a picture!







Speaking of flowers, we might go to the greeenhouse this weekend and take a look around. I won't plant anything till after may long. I'm hoping to do a few pots of veggies, but we have a pesky rabbit that might eat everything. Our grass is getting so green, we've had a lot of rain so its helped the fertalizer set in, Tino is going to cut it for the first time this weekend.


Tis the season of baby birds!! Last week we had the FATEST Robin I have ever seen in our yard, her Belly was the size of a baseball. It was blowing and snowing and she was eating worms like crazy. She always has another Robin with her, but its not as big. I haven't seen her for a few days so I"m thinking she layed her eggs and she's sitting on them. My mom always said, the first Robin you see of the year, means spring is around the corner! I love Robins, they must have a nest close and feel safe in our Yard.

Tis the seaons for VEGAS BABY! Next friday I fly out with my mom, sister........and now my Dad hahaha. This was supposed to be a girls trip but my dad is going to tag along. The Friedels haven't been on a vacation in years together, it will be nice, but he knows that we have alot of tanning, shopping, gambling and giggling to do. He got a different Hotel room to give us our Girl time. This is the first time us 3 have ever gone on a trip together, and it may be the last for a while, I can't wait. We are staying at the new Encore Hotel it looks very nice!


Enjoy the warmer weather, I will take some photos of our golfing tonight!

Deena

Its for REAL!!

This week has been an interesting one. A little stressful at work, a few bumps in the road health wise, but to make it all worth while, we had our 12 week ultrasound and the results were perfect! Being over the age of 30 my risk increases with fetal defects, down syndrome, etc, so we agreed to have Nucheal translucency ultrasound. This is something very simple, they measure the fluid at the back of the neck, and compare it with a special blood test. This was a little nerve racking, although i was pretty confident everything was going to be okay. During the ultrasound baby was sleeping, she had to poke at my belly and it soon woke up, it stretched its legs in the air, sucked its thumb, flipped around a few times, and wiggle alot. I can't believe I don't feel it considering that thing is in my tummy. Tino was quiet suprised to see how bit it was already and asked if it had to legs and 2 arms hahaha.

When the scan was done we met in a room with the Radiologist and he went through the results. The nucheal measured 1.5 which is perfect, because it must be below 3. The heart rate was 153 which was perfect, its supposed to be between 130 and 180, and the other tests came back like 1 and 76894 births so highly unlikey for Trisomy 21, 18 and 13. We both had a sigh of relief, and walked out with a smile on our face. Here are a few pictures from the scan. Tino, myself and my sister all think I'm having a boy, so if they one day tell me its a girl......even better :)
















Enjoy

12 weeks

My little Bambina is definitly trying to make an appearance!! In the morning my stomach is decent, i could squish into some normal clothes and I feel great. By the time the day comes to an end I feel I'm busting out, more bloated then anything. Even my scrubs are starting to roll down below my belly, its a sure sign there is something in there! Its only the size of a lemon from head to bum, but still, A lemon isn't a rasberry or a popcorn seed anymore! We are going for our first official ultrasound on tuesday. I cannot wait for tino to finally see our baby, it will become more real. He's always asking if its kicking and I told him I won't feel it for another month, although in my book it says if you push on your tummy, the baby will squirm..so he does that!!!

I sneezed last week and i felt like my guts were falling out haha. When i called my trusty pregnant friend I asked her, what should i feel like when i sneeze. She told me the same thing, the ligaments are stretching and if you hold your tummy you won't get that, so thats what I started to do.

I am definitly over the all day sickness hump. I love my morning coffee again, and meat is no longer a problem. I still enjoy my sleep but I for sure get up once in the night to pee. This is something new, I never would get up in the night, but now as least once I'm making a trip to the bathroom.

This is off topic but Tino and I purchased a pressure washer. I cannot wait to spray out the garage, the deck, all my furniture and the winter dust that has covered everything!

Only 3 weeks till my vegas trip, I'm going to shop out of control...mostly for me :)

We are heading to spokane on July long weekend to shop for the bebe!

Enjoy your sunday everyone!