I received word this morning that my grandmother (always referred to her as Nanny) is dying.  She’s been suffering through Cancer treatments for the last six months but her body was not responding to them.  They stopped treatment about 2 months ago and basically just made her comfortable.  She had a couple of bad falls this week (nothing broken, thank God) but has decided it’s time for her to receive around the clock care.

They have found a beautiful palliative care hospital for her that has a garden, hardwood floors and other amenities to make it feel like home for her.  I don’t know how long she has but I think it will be soon.  Knowing her she’ll be stubborn about it and will die when she’s “damned well ready”!  I can just see her saying that to my aunts too!

Anyway, if you could please pray that she has a comfortable journey during this time, I would really appreciate it.

I’m having a hard time being thankful today.  Money is so very tight.  At this rate I doubt we’ll be able to buy any Christmas gifts this year and that makes me terribly sad.  The bus job fell through.  There is a project at TechMan’s work I could do, but his boss is being an ass about it.  I’m 9 weeks to my due date so it’s not like I can go get a full time or part time job only to quit in 9 weeks.  The bills are piling up.  It’s just not good.

I’m going to start advertising for a daycare spot to start in January.  There is no point in having the spot open now since I’ll need a few weeks off after the baby is born.  I hope I will be able to find a client.

Anyway…I’m supposed to be thankful today.  So, today I am thankful for the sunshine.  I am thankful for my wonderful husband who’s been putting up with my hormonal moodiness.  I am thankful for SweetiePie who always manages to put a smile on my face.  That’s about it for today.

What are you thankful for?

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Had a photoshoot at 9 am this morning!  It was c-c-cold out!  It was 9 degrees celcius (that’s 48 degrees in American :)  ), but the kids did really well.  The three year old girl was a hoot!  She LOVED posing for the camera.  Her 17 month old brother, on the other hand, wanted to run and play.  Who could blame him though, he was just trying to keep warm!

Afterward, TechMan, SweetiePie and I headed over to Tim’s for coffee and treats, then off to the grocery store.  After that, we went to our friend’s house for a get together to see their new house.  It is LOVELY!  They put hardwood floor throughout the main floor and new carpet upstairs.  Their daughter has her own bathroom (yes, I am very jealous of this) and their laundry is on the same floor as the bedrooms (again, jealousy)!  Everything about this house is spectacular!  I am so very happy for them!

Oh, and by the way - 10 weeks till the big due date!  I’m starting to feel much more defined movements like rolls, kicks, and punches (my poor bladder)!  The midwife thinks he could be head down but it’s too early to tell and he’ll probably flip about 100 times before 35 weeks hits!  She and I talked about how I would like my labour to go, and she is very supportive about doing an unmedicated labour and delivery.  I am doing as much reading as I can about relaxing techniques during labour.  I’m very nervous about having a repeat of SweetiePie’s labour (28 hours with 16 hours on my back, terrible back spasms and an incorrectly inserted cathetar).  I know that I can’t control exactly how long my labour will be, but the less meds we use, the better for the baby and me.

And before anyone asks, we have settled on two names but we are not revealing them until he is born.  He will likely continue to be called JellyBean on my blog anyway.  :P

So, how was your Saturday?

No not me!

My mom has been through two boughts of breast cancer in the last 3 years.  Last year she opted for a maesectomy on the right side, but they left the left side alone.  They told her that if she wanted to have reconstructive surgery, that it would be covered by OHIP.

Yesterday she met with the plastic surgeon who told her that she is an excellent candidate for the surgery.  They will take tissue from her tummy and make a new breast for her.  She is very excited!  She’s getting a tummy tuck and a boob job!

The catch to all of this is that she has to loose 20-30 lbs before the surgery.  For a 62 year old woman, this is no easy task!  I know she can do it though.  She is very motivated to have this surgery.

I think I’m going to nick name her Joan Rivers after this!  :)

Tonight I participated in a focus group that did taste testing on some potential products for a fast food restaurant.  I’m not allowed to say which restaurant or what food I tried because I signed a confidentiality agreement.

I can say it was the easiest money I’ve ever made!

My photoshoot on Thursday went well; tiring but good!  Chasing after 2 year old twins was difficult, but it was a learning experience.  We tried to get them to sit together at one point, but the boy was not happy about that.  We tried a bit later on a rock and he liked that better.  I got some good shots which I’m now processing.

Ugh..the taste testing has made me gassy.  I’d better go now before this blog starts to smell!

Did you know that in less than 3 months, I am due to have this baby?  As of tomorrow, I will be 29 weeks pregnant (a typical pregnancy is 40 weeks, in case you didn’t know, because some people don’t ok!).

The baby’s room is no where close to being ready!  TechMan will hopefully be able to work on it this weekend.  Our neighbour has offerred to come over and help paint but not until next weekend.

We have to find a dresser for SweetiePie’s room, preferably white to match her bed.  I’m keeping my eye out on Craigslist for something half decent.  I also want to get a new baby monitor, more wash cloths, and some clothes before the baby comes!  Oh, and a pair or two of maternity pants because it’s getting cold here.  I can’t wear these shorts much longer!

My belly button is getting very shallow.  I wonder if it will pop this time.  It never did with SweetiePie.

And those were the thoughts of a pregnant woman!

Sodapop!

I hope you have a great day! 

Today I am thankful for:

• Doing a photoshoot for twins this morning and living to tell about it!
• SweetiePie’s first dance lesson!
• Great friends who are always there to listen and set me straight!
• The Berenstain Bears, for when I SweetiePie needs some down time.
• My wonderful husband who has been doing all the laundry lately!
• This beautiful weather we’ve been having.  I know it won’t last forever, but I’ll take what I can get!
• Even though my house is a disaster, TechMan is understanding!
• Ice Paks - to calm my sciatic nerve!

What are you thankful for today?