Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Ottawa reunited
December 14th 2007
The snow is on our heels all the way from Toronto. Greg is an outstanding driver in both snow and rain (ask me about driving "Fern Gully" in Jamaica one day) so I'm 100% confident in our arriving safely.
We headed out to my best girlfriend Andrea's as she lives about 20 mins outside of Ottawa in a lovely yellow farmhouse in North Gower. It will be an awesome visit as I missed her wedding to Paul in September while I was in Jamaica.
Andrea and I lived together at 654 Queen Street for nearly 5 years when we were having our wild party days LOL. Now I'm nearly 6 months pregnant, she's happily married and we both have TYPE II Diabetes...what a change a gwaan.
Photo: Andrea & Paul Winter's gorgeous yellow farmhouse, North Gower the morning after the storm hit Ottawa
We timed it perfectly so that the big storm hit during the night while we were at Andrea's so we woke up to some gorgeous scenery.
Photo: Greg all relaxed at Andrea's house after the long drive from Toronto.
The snow is on our heels all the way from Toronto. Greg is an outstanding driver in both snow and rain (ask me about driving "Fern Gully" in Jamaica one day) so I'm 100% confident in our arriving safely.
We headed out to my best girlfriend Andrea's as she lives about 20 mins outside of Ottawa in a lovely yellow farmhouse in North Gower. It will be an awesome visit as I missed her wedding to Paul in September while I was in Jamaica.
Andrea and I lived together at 654 Queen Street for nearly 5 years when we were having our wild party days LOL. Now I'm nearly 6 months pregnant, she's happily married and we both have TYPE II Diabetes...what a change a gwaan.
Photo: Andrea & Paul Winter's gorgeous yellow farmhouse, North Gower the morning after the storm hit Ottawa
We timed it perfectly so that the big storm hit during the night while we were at Andrea's so we woke up to some gorgeous scenery.
Photo: Greg all relaxed at Andrea's house after the long drive from Toronto.
Roadtrip meets BIG SNOWSTORM!
December 10th 2007
Had a good visit with my cousin Mike Schatzky from Montreal who dropped by to visit us. He was in town last week for my cousin Paul Tough's Toronto wedding reception. They got married in New York so a lot of our family couldn't attend.
Photo (Towa, Harry M Beer, Mike Schatzky)
December 13th 2007
Greg is still sick and we were at the hospital last night making sure we could get the all clear for him to travel. Doctors think it will clear up on it's own and that we are ok to visit as long as he's not hugging and kissing everyone (which I will ensure does not happen LOL).
We had to leave on the 14th instead of 13th as planned so we will not be able to visit the Schatzky's or with my other "MOM", Aunty Marianne as she is headed out to see her 90 year old mom for her birthday.
There is a huge snowstorm to hit our exact path soooo it could be an interesting trip! Thanks to Greg's sister Cheryl, we will be able to rent a nice car for the drive up in comfort.
Had a good visit with my cousin Mike Schatzky from Montreal who dropped by to visit us. He was in town last week for my cousin Paul Tough's Toronto wedding reception. They got married in New York so a lot of our family couldn't attend.
Photo (Towa, Harry M Beer, Mike Schatzky)
December 13th 2007
Greg is still sick and we were at the hospital last night making sure we could get the all clear for him to travel. Doctors think it will clear up on it's own and that we are ok to visit as long as he's not hugging and kissing everyone (which I will ensure does not happen LOL).
We had to leave on the 14th instead of 13th as planned so we will not be able to visit the Schatzky's or with my other "MOM", Aunty Marianne as she is headed out to see her 90 year old mom for her birthday.
There is a huge snowstorm to hit our exact path soooo it could be an interesting trip! Thanks to Greg's sister Cheryl, we will be able to rent a nice car for the drive up in comfort.
Roadtrip!
So my honey has promised to drive me to Ottawa and Montreal to see my old friends from University as my big Christmas present. LOVE HIM!!
Here is the draft schedule so far...
Thursday Dec 13th - Afternoon visits with family (Hooper family, Kim Burke, Schatzky family). Meet JA Nolan & Sizwe at Glashan after school, link with Marianne after work to stay overnight in Manotick.
Friday Dec 14th - noon drive to Ottawa (5 hr drive) to Mrs Andrea Winter (nee "Hanson") in North Gore. Spend day/overnight there.
Saturday Dec 15th - Visit with JoanAnn & Sizwe (lunch), visit with Kate & Lexi Richer (2-5pm), drive to Montreal, arrive at Evelyn & Mike's (7pm) for overnight, Pat Eggar's (Westmount) surprise party!
Sunday Dec 16th - visit Evelyn Couture (Bark & Fritz store in Westmount), visit with Uncle Jim/Aunt Agathe (lunch), Mike Schatzky (afternoon) then drive back to Toronto!
Here is the draft schedule so far...
Thursday Dec 13th - Afternoon visits with family (Hooper family, Kim Burke, Schatzky family). Meet JA Nolan & Sizwe at Glashan after school, link with Marianne after work to stay overnight in Manotick.
Friday Dec 14th - noon drive to Ottawa (5 hr drive) to Mrs Andrea Winter (nee "Hanson") in North Gore. Spend day/overnight there.
Saturday Dec 15th - Visit with JoanAnn & Sizwe (lunch), visit with Kate & Lexi Richer (2-5pm), drive to Montreal, arrive at Evelyn & Mike's (7pm) for overnight, Pat Eggar's (Westmount) surprise party!
Sunday Dec 16th - visit Evelyn Couture (Bark & Fritz store in Westmount), visit with Uncle Jim/Aunt Agathe (lunch), Mike Schatzky (afternoon) then drive back to Toronto!
The Search for New Tenants begins
December 8 2007
Well my brother, who lives upstairs in our duplex has decided with his wife to find larger accomodations. To a pregnant-diabetic this is a huge challenge...actually, it would be for anyone trying to keep stress free LOL!
We have to find tenants in the month of December when most people are thinking about presents and parties or we will be stuck with the mortgage twice this month. (grrrr)
The situation has mellowed since they agreed to pay the December rent on Saturday if the space is not taken by then. It is in their best interest to get it rented asap so they have done a spectacular job moving mountains of junk to make the space presentable for appointments. Check out the website Jennifer built here http://apartment.smartygirl.net/
Here is the small room on the top floor that was used as my nephew Harry's nursery.
The upstairs master bedroom presents very well and I'm positive we will get a higher price for the rent as I'm listing it as a 3 bedroom...this is the master bedroom on the top floor.
I have learned a lot during this and will keep these lessons close to my heart.
Well my brother, who lives upstairs in our duplex has decided with his wife to find larger accomodations. To a pregnant-diabetic this is a huge challenge...actually, it would be for anyone trying to keep stress free LOL!
We have to find tenants in the month of December when most people are thinking about presents and parties or we will be stuck with the mortgage twice this month. (grrrr)
The situation has mellowed since they agreed to pay the December rent on Saturday if the space is not taken by then. It is in their best interest to get it rented asap so they have done a spectacular job moving mountains of junk to make the space presentable for appointments. Check out the website Jennifer built here http://apartment.smartygirl.net/
Here is the small room on the top floor that was used as my nephew Harry's nursery.
The upstairs master bedroom presents very well and I'm positive we will get a higher price for the rent as I'm listing it as a 3 bedroom...this is the master bedroom on the top floor.
I have learned a lot during this and will keep these lessons close to my heart.
Life with insulin & colds
December 8th 2007
(email excerpt to my Zambian cousins Towani, Yaliwe & their Mum)
My life exits in 2 hour cycles already and I'm not even doing night feedings yet LOL...seriously, I either test my sugar or take insulin every two hours and the novelty is quickly wearing off. The needle is not so bad, it's making sure I have needles, insulin, test strips and enough food that is very exhausting.
My house is down with cold (me) and flu (Greg) and it is quarantine time. We got sick from Greg's little son Tavaris who he was baby sitting for two days last week because he was sick, now T's mom is sick, his daughter Donna is sick and we are both sick. I am on the mend faster (thanks to years of bronchial issues my colds are accelerated and hit my chest fast) but Greg is down with a very high temp and lots of aches and pains. It's kinda scary how sick he is but I'm listening to my mom and giving him lots of fluids (clear tea with lemon and garlic), a tylenol for the fever and hot water bottles, a touque and heating pad to sweat it out tonight.
Baby is great! aka Syaba (peanut) from big sis Mbone, he/she is kicking me from the inside but no indigestion, constipation or anything else freaky. I did pick up a prescription today for a bladder infection that I have no symptoms for, but it showed up in my blood work. My heart ultrasound was on Monday and went well I guess, the results have not been sent to my diabetes Dr as yet but it was weird and fun at the same time to see all those images and my heart thumping away on a big screen.
Have been seeing my diabetes team at Mnt. Sinai every other day to work on my carb counts and insulin levels and all seems to be moving along well. I have to get a fancy scale around Xmas to help with the counting of carbs but until then, I am to have some very specific numbers at each meal and I call in my results so they can adjust my insulin levels....sigh. This is a full time job!
The baby shower is planned for late February at my friend Stephanie's condo party room on Lakeshore West where we'll have underground parking, a fireplace, kitchen and suites for those travelling from out of town.
OK...back is tired and I have this numbness in my leg now from certain sitting/lying positions so I'm going to hit the sack. It's time for Greg's vitamin C and pain tablet.
(email excerpt to my Zambian cousins Towani, Yaliwe & their Mum)
My life exits in 2 hour cycles already and I'm not even doing night feedings yet LOL...seriously, I either test my sugar or take insulin every two hours and the novelty is quickly wearing off. The needle is not so bad, it's making sure I have needles, insulin, test strips and enough food that is very exhausting.
My house is down with cold (me) and flu (Greg) and it is quarantine time. We got sick from Greg's little son Tavaris who he was baby sitting for two days last week because he was sick, now T's mom is sick, his daughter Donna is sick and we are both sick. I am on the mend faster (thanks to years of bronchial issues my colds are accelerated and hit my chest fast) but Greg is down with a very high temp and lots of aches and pains. It's kinda scary how sick he is but I'm listening to my mom and giving him lots of fluids (clear tea with lemon and garlic), a tylenol for the fever and hot water bottles, a touque and heating pad to sweat it out tonight.
Baby is great! aka Syaba (peanut) from big sis Mbone, he/she is kicking me from the inside but no indigestion, constipation or anything else freaky. I did pick up a prescription today for a bladder infection that I have no symptoms for, but it showed up in my blood work. My heart ultrasound was on Monday and went well I guess, the results have not been sent to my diabetes Dr as yet but it was weird and fun at the same time to see all those images and my heart thumping away on a big screen.
Have been seeing my diabetes team at Mnt. Sinai every other day to work on my carb counts and insulin levels and all seems to be moving along well. I have to get a fancy scale around Xmas to help with the counting of carbs but until then, I am to have some very specific numbers at each meal and I call in my results so they can adjust my insulin levels....sigh. This is a full time job!
The baby shower is planned for late February at my friend Stephanie's condo party room on Lakeshore West where we'll have underground parking, a fireplace, kitchen and suites for those travelling from out of town.
OK...back is tired and I have this numbness in my leg now from certain sitting/lying positions so I'm going to hit the sack. It's time for Greg's vitamin C and pain tablet.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
A new phase begins
Starting this week I will be doing a more regular entry about my new challenges as pregnant diabetic in the hopes that I can help out some other women.
This is by far the most challenging thing I have ever been through.
If I can give comfort to just one person by letting them see some things I'm going through and how it may be close to what is happening to them...it is totally worth it.
So...just had my 10 carb late night snack and my 5 cc's of long acting insulin and I'm off to bed.
I spent 9 hours at the hospital today and I'm wiped emotionally and physically.
Until tomorrow...which it happens is a whole new day!!!
ps..I had my first real HARD kick in the belly yesterday...it was amazing.
This is by far the most challenging thing I have ever been through.
If I can give comfort to just one person by letting them see some things I'm going through and how it may be close to what is happening to them...it is totally worth it.
So...just had my 10 carb late night snack and my 5 cc's of long acting insulin and I'm off to bed.
I spent 9 hours at the hospital today and I'm wiped emotionally and physically.
Until tomorrow...which it happens is a whole new day!!!
ps..I had my first real HARD kick in the belly yesterday...it was amazing.
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