January:
- I rung in the New Year with close friends at a local convention center and had a really good time despite the fact that I was pregnant and couldn’t partake in the booziness of the festivities.
- My mom and I got started on repainting the future baby’s room by priming the room. I was happy to see the hideous colours go away!
- I finally decided to get contact lenses after getting sick and tired of constantly wiping the smudge marks off of my glasses.
February:
- Kyle and I found out that we were going to be having a baby girl!
- I finally decided what colours I wanted to pain the baby’s room since we knew that we were having a girl.
- I discussed whether or not I had a birth plan.
- Kind of a downer, but my grandparents came back to Canada after my grandma fell ill while in Palm Springs.
March:
- Kyle bought a new truck!
- Kyle and I adopted a dog! Campbell is a terror, but we love him nonetheless.
- My grandpa helped me finish painting the baby’s room
April:
- The saddest day of my life happened when my Grandma passed away.
- Slo-pitch season started and I was uber sad not to be able to play this season.
- I finally decided when I was going to start my maternity leave, and June 15th was going to be my last day of work for an entire year!
May:
- Kyle and I attended our first (and only) wedding of 2012 as a good work friend of his got hitched.
- I celebrated my last birthday as a non-mom!
- We attended our pre-natal class and learned some good tips and tricks for labor and delivery. (Which, come to think of it, I didn’t use any of them)
June:
- We celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary.
- I started my maternity leave off right and bought an eReader! I love it and reading while Isla’s nursing is SO much easier!
- After going in and out of the hospital and doctor’s office a zillion times, I gave birth to my daughter, Isla on June 29! (Pretty much the biggest highlight of the year!) I can’t even begin to describe the amazingness that follows when you become a parent.
July:
- I adjusted to life as a new mom and after the first couple weeks, things got a little easier. We figured out Isla’s schedule and I got used to waking up twice in the night to tend to her needs, wants and desires.
- Daphne had some health issues that resulted in a trip to the vet, her having an IV with a run of antibiotics, and her just being miserable. It was scary because I had never seen her that sick, but as soon as she got on her antibiotics she quickly recovered.
- My mom threw a baby shower for Isla and I and we had a lot of fun!
- Two of my friends had babies this month!
August:
- I was asked to be a part of a TV segment on mom bloggers in Kamloops, and we shot the footage at the beginning of the month. It didn’t air until October, but it was a fun experience!
- I exposed myself (and my stretch marks) and talked about my body, post-baby.
- Isla started to sleep all night long, which resulted in some much needed rest for me and HARD BOOBS. But, the sacrifice was worth it.
- I took Isla on her first day trip to visit my aunt (who was visiting my Grandpa). It was blistering hot, but it was a lot of fun!
September:
- Isla FINALLY got to meet her Uncle Nolan! I went into labor while he was visiting at the end of June, but didn’t give birth until the day after he left. I was pretty stoked to have them finally meet, and it was a typical boy in not knowing what to do with a baby. (He still doesn’t!)
- I moved Isla to her crib and it resulted in her sleeping through the night more often and provided Kyle and I with a little more personal space and comfort. Having her in the same room as us for the first few months really helped us settle in, but it was awkward having “us” time with her in the room.
- I got my KitchenAid stand mixer and I loooove it.
- I reflected a little bit on not having any friends. I’m still rather OK with it, but sometimes, I get bored and lonely.
October:
- I took a trip to the pumpkin patch and took photos of Isla amongst the pumpkins. She really seemed to enjoy herself!
- Kyle went to Las Vegas and I went shopping in Kelowna with my mom and Isla as a trade off.
- Isla rolled over for the first time!! (Linky to YouTube)
- Isla had her first Halloween!
November:
- Isla laughed until she puked. (YouTube linky)
- Kyle gave me my Christmas present SUPER early – a new MacBook Pro!
- My mom, Isla and I traveled to the hometown to help my Grandpa go through my Grandma’s belongings. It was a tough weekend, but it brought a little bit of closure.
- Kyle and I quietly celebrated 10 years of togetherness.
December:
- I reflected on all the things I am not, but pointed out what exactly I am.
- Isla had her first visit with Santa!
- We geared up for Christmas and amazingly got all of our gift purchasing done WAY ahead of schedule.
It’s been such an amazing year, full of ups and downs. I can’t wait to see what 2013 brings to us!
Happy New Year!!!
