Baby's Room

Almost finished! We just installed the curtain and valance last night, now just to add some pictures to the walls and perhaps a few more small pieces of furniture. At least we have the bare necessities we need for this delivery. The doc said my belly is all baby. Hopefully that means it will not be too big or too painful to push out! I think Java knows something is up, she's been a little more clingly for the last couple of weeks and doesn't like to leave your side... unless her boyfriend Katcher is visiting. He provides a good distraction. Only 2 more days of work, of which I am looking forward to ending as the carpal tunnel is not subsiding and is making work a little bit harder as the days go by. Hopefully it will disappear with the end of this pregnancy. Only 2 weeks and 2 days until the due date! The countdown begins.

Diaper free baby

So, while reading the Chronicle Herald this morning I came across an article about potty training your baby from birth and going diaper free...yeah right. I've included a link to the article have a read. http://www.thechronicleherald.ca/Search/856039.html Also included in the article is the website http://diaperfreebaby.org/. it's an interesting theory that we may partially try to incorporate but free range baby I think not.

Alex

Public Affairs, here I come

I attened the Thunder over Niagara Airhsow at Niagara Falls NY 11-12 August with a Sea King (yes we flew it there) and had a great time. The Airshow was hosted by the 914 Airlift Wing who have a bar in their sqn and know how to throw a party. On the way down we got to fly over the falls and got some great shots .

Apparently we were a hit and made the canadian airforce home page you should all check out the link as this will be the first and last time I will ever be used in a Public affairs capacity.

Alex

http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/site/newsroom/news_e.asp?id=4166

The Baby Shower

My friend Daniele held a baby shower for my on August 12th at her place. I knew about the shower, so it wasn't a big surprise. I would like to thank everyone who came, it certainly was nice to see you all. I would also like to thank everyone for their generosity, you are all very kind. A few games were played and a lot of food was consumed. Needless to say I had a great time even though I was forced to drink out of a bottle and eat a dirty diaper (melted peanut butter cup). The picture on the left shows me holding up a diaper cake from my friend Jen. Amazing what a little ribbon and ingenuity can do. Thank you again to all who attended. A very big thanks to Daniele for hosting the party.

34 Weeks & Counting

Well, it has been a long 7-8 months, but we're still hanging in there. This is the end of week 34, only 6 more to go! Things are coming along and we're slowly collecting what we need for the baby's arrival. The baby's room is complete with the exception of the closet, but that will soon be finished and we'll post a picture at that time.

I'm feeling as good as could be, with the exception of developing a little carpal tunnel in my right hand. Hopefully it will subside after the birth.

Alex and I attended our first labour and delivery class on Wed. the 8th, with the final class to be held on the 15th. A lot of planning and expectations. As the final hour draws near, there is more excitement and anticipation.