Time flies...

Much has happened since the last time I posted. Hubs and I decided to buy a house! After much discussion, we decided that we both want our son to grow up in a house that belongs to us, where he and the dogs have a yard to play, and where he's closer to all of his grandparents. So we took the plunge, and went house shopping, and within a few short weeks found a 3 berdoom, 3 bathroom townhouse that is absolutely perfect for us. We made an offer to the seller which was promptly accepted, went through the finacial paperwork hell, and are now proud homeowners.

We took posession of it on August 21st, and couldn't be happier with our decision. It is located just around the corner from my parents' place, and just down the street from my Mother In-Law, so we're surrounded by family.

Now it's just over a month later and we are still getting the last boxes unpacked, but are mostly settled in.

Apart from that, hubs also had a car accident at the end of July. He dropped me off at work, and continued on to his work place, when he got T-Boned by a guy who ran a red light with his pick-up truck. Hubs suffered a mild concussion and whiplash, and was a little shaken up, but otherwise fine. Thank god! Our poor SUV wasn't so lucky though, and after being towed to 2 different garages, and getting 2 diferent estimates, the insurance company deemed it to be a write off. And yes, this is the car that just replaced my GrandAm that was stolen in December. We only had it for a short 7 months, but it protected the most precious person in the world to me, and for that I'm grateful. And since it kept hubs so safe in the crash, and was otherwise a great vehicle, we decided to buy another one - although this time a new model, so we now drive a 2009 Ford Escape XLT. It's an awesome vehicle, and fits both of us, and both dogs, and the baby seat and stroller without any issues. Plus it's surprisingly good on gas, and a dream to drive.

So now we're just completing the finishing touches of our baby boy's nursery, and I can't wait till it's all done. I'm now in my 30th week of pregnancy and getting anxious to meet the little guy. Our move to a different city has changed a few things in terms of midwivery care though - since we now live outside of their province, a homebirth is no longer an option. We just literally moved across the river, but the laws and regulations differ, and forbid them from practicing here. But that's ok - we just slightly altered our plans - the plan now is to go to the hospital once I'm in labour, and to have a waterbirth there, in the prescence of my midwives. I know my mom is very relieved about that change/decision, since she feels more comfortable knowing the doctors are just a few feet away in case of a medical emergency.

As my due date comes closer I'm getting more nervous and anxious - and I have to admit, I have my fears about the birth, but I also can't wait to see my baby, and to see my husband hold our little boy in his arms.

I'll try to update this blog more often now that life has settled down again slightly with the move being over with, and hopefully I'll even get around to posting more pics again soon.