A little Baking and Crafting

I have the weirdest things on my nesting list. I totally understand that and am fully aware of it. One of the things was to have some baking done that I can freeze and have ready for after the birth (there will be many helping hands at our house I'm sure and I'd like to have a snack for them). Banana bread and chocolate chip cookies are done, still would like to do a few more and different things. Ideas would be great (meals, snacks that are freezer friendly).

Wren has really been into colouring lately. Which I love for so many reasons. This little birdhouse I bought at dollar store for $2. My original idea was for her to paint it but then I figured she could just colour it. Way less messy and the felts she has are washable so we can wipe it down and start over if she wants.

She was so serious as she was colouring it (I think that's from me- serious face while working on a project).

"MOOOMMM, allll done!" Wren said. I'm sure she will go back and fill in the blank spots but hey, it's her project so she can do it however she likes. I love how proud she is of herself.

Do you have any suggestions for toddler crafts that are minimal mess and cheap on the supplies? I'd love to hear!

Fun at the Park

A quick little trip to the park to enjoy the sunshine. Our adventure in pictures....

Taking after her grandma Tea and getting into the numbers.

Ah...wwweeeeeee 

Had to lay down to have a snack, so much play I guess.

                                       My "so big" little girl and me just chillin in the shade.

Gestational Diabetes

It's been a few weeks now that I've known of my gestational diabetes. After an overwhelming and long  appointment at Royal Columbian Hospital (met with a nurse and a dietitian) where I learned the ins and outs of my new condition, I have begun to get the hang of things a bit more. 

I definitely didn't realise how much food was affecting me because even a little dash of sugar in my coffee or a drizzle of honey on my peanut butter toast was/is too much for my body to handle. After the first weekend of my new diet, pretty much all my anxiety, irritability, fatigue and mood changes were eliminated. And for that, I am so ever grateful for! To say the least, I feel balanced.   

I can't completely remember why I need to be taking extra vitamin D on top of what's in my prenatals, but that's what the dietitian said, so I obliged. 

I keep strict records of everything including: keytone urine in the morning, type/amount/time of food I eat, and blood glucose levels before and after every meal.

After the first week, I started to feel a bit more confident about the whole process and don't have to look at the meal plan for suggestions of what/how much I can eat.


I am still, however finding it a bit challenging to eat as much protein as my body requires and is suggested on the meal plan as this was not something I was used to. My favourite 'go-to' snack is blueberries (a diabetic friendly fruit due to lots of fiber) in greek yogurt.

As of right now, the baby is doing great, I'm doing great and Wren and Lane have been very supportive in the process. If you have any diabetic tips, I would love to hear them as this is all very new to me.

                                                     32 weeks and 2 days belly

80% Loaded

I'm 32 weeks today. I can hardly believe it. That's 80% of the way! Officially done work and onto maternity leave now. I couldn't be more grateful that I get to spend some time with Wren, my husband and myself before this baby comes along.


Here are some tid bits from the last couple of days.

A sign that I will hang on our mailbox when the baby arrives (everyone seems to drive past out house).

Still a work in progress but here are the thank-you favors from our little man: homemade jam.

Went to Ridge Meadows Hospital to pre-register :since no one wants to be filling out paper work when they are in labor. 

Selfie of me at 32 weeks exactly.