Dentist

A few days ago I mentioned that I had my first trip to the dentist in many years. The first appointment was for a cleaning and check up. I only gagged once! I was very proud of myself.

I didn't really know that its recommended to go to the dentist when pregnant until recently. Those lovely hormones make everything, including my gums, more sensitive and prone to infection. I was glad I sucked it up and made my appointment.

Unfortunately, today I had to go back. About a month ago I was munching on some popcorn when I chipped one of my teeth. Today I had to get it filled. She asked me if I wanted to get numbing or try to go without. Haha.. very funny dentist lady. Of course I wanted numbing. I cleared it with my doctor before hand to make sure it was safe for bub and I. So I got two painful needles then felt nothing. Even better, I didn't gag once!

Although unenjoyable and painful at the start, I'm so glad I went! My teeth are healthy and clean. The best part is I don't have to go back for another 6 months at least because in 6 months I should have a newborn in my arms :)

I can't wait!

First comes love, then comes marriage...

Then comes the baby in the baby carriage!

This could very well explain the lack of blogging as well as most of time not at work has been spent on the couch or in bed being tired and nauseous.

We found out on July 1st, a nice way to celebrate Canada day! Barney was at work and I just started crying in shock and excitement. Jessie just looked at me with a confused face as I hugged her. Poor puppy....

(Our 9 week kidney bean)

I raced off to the store to get a card and wrote a letter from the baby to Barney as my way of telling him. I cried the whole time I wrote it. Got to love the change of hormones! I will share the letter in another blog. Needless to say we were very excited to find out!

I am now 13 weeks pregnant as seen as the photo above. Its mostly a cushy layer of fat and my organs being pushed up but its a little bump none the less.

From 6 weeks I was nauseous all the time but didn't have any vomiting until we hit week 12. Good times. I thought things were supposed to get better from 12 weeks! I still can't complain as I've heard horrible stories of morning sickness and I've had it good considering.

We had our dating scan at 9 weeks and won't have another scan until 18 weeks when we will find out the gender of our bub. For now I just trust that everything is okay and bub is growing well.

Thanks for sharing our exciting journey with us and hopefully I will try best to blog more along the way!

Baby Webb is due March 3rd!

Oh, and please don't share anything on social media for the time being.. thanks!

Of Late

I can't believe that is has been 2+ months since I have blogged. Sorry.

In June, Ashley came and visited me here. We had a lovely time together and it was so nice to have a visit from home. We went to Cairns, Sydney, Newcastle and surrounding areas. Unfortunately, it rained a lot of the time, especially in Sydney. We still made the most of our time together. Both of our highlights was probably the Good Food and Wine festival in Sydney. We got front row tickets to see Curtis Stone do a cooking demonstration. He even made ice cream which we got to taste... so good! After we got our photos taken with him and Ashley bought a book and got it signed. It was a lot of fun!

Since Ashley went back home, its been back to life as normal. It feels like every weekend we have been off we have been busy. We went to Sydney for the Aroma festival. It was pretty much a baked goods, coffee and chocolate festival. We didn't actually try anything because the lines were so busy. There were thousands of people there and I didn't have patience to wait in line. Starbucks across the road had short lines :) That night we did a 10 course Japanese degustation which was pretty average. We were disappointed but thankfully we got a good deal on Groupon.

(Australia's famous Bondi beach on a rainy day)

(Big pod of dolphins putting on a show for Ashley)

We also spent a week in Toronto (Australia) to visit Barney's aunt at her new home. We also spent last Sunday in the Hunter valley, about an 1.5 hours from here in wine country. We met some friends at a winery where they were hosting a puppy picnic. They had professional dog trainers, a bbq and wine tasting while picnicking on the grounds. It was a lovely day out, especially since it was about 24 degrees and sunny on a winter day :)

(Sydney from a distance)



We were hoping to have this weekend at home but Barney one footy tickets and a restaurant voucher on the radio, so on Sunday we went for lunch in Newcastle and then to the football. Lunch was average but it was nice to go the footy game. Sadly our team lost. Hopefully next weekend will be peaceful at home!

Today I went to the dentist for the first time in 5+ years. Don't judge :) Since I was between countries, dealing with immigration, no healthcare etc for so long I never went to the dentist. Now that I have health insurance and medicare from the gov't I sucked it up and went. I also chipped a tooth a few weeks ago eating popcorn so I had to. The dentist said that considering my time away from the dentist, my teeth were in really good condition. I just have to go back next week to get a filling for my chipped tooth which is to be expected. I was happy!

(Have I mentioned, I love where I live!)

I'm off to do some organizing and the make dinner before Barney gets home...

Enjoy the week ahead!

Cheers.