Calliope Loves her brother

Well this has been a fairly good adjustment over the last few weeks. Calliope is extremely loving of her brother and is constantly giving hime hugs and kisses. Just today I had him laying on the floor and she watching cartoons. I came in the room minutes later, she was fixing his blanket and cuddling up beside him. She looks into his eyes, holds his hands and laughs at his tiny feet. She pats his head and belly and tells him to calm down and take a deep breath when he is crying. Is this the begining of a wonderful friendship??? or at least until he can start grabing her toys?

typing with one hand

so i am getting good at this thing called multi-tasking..or so i think i am. i've got a new talent... TWOH translation:typing with one hand. haha

here are some photos over the last week. Calliope had a few pool days and loves the water, mom worked on her tan and little man slept in the shade. dinner date with our neighbour Chloe
I caught that smile!
our blonde ambition
today at Granville Island

Happy Birthday Yannis

Well, he is here. Long awaited and so happy he came! We were told he was a 'big' baby which made me a bit nervous as Calliope was 8lbs 11 oz when she was born and I didn't want this pregnancy to go far overdue. I had a labour induction performed by a Acupucturist on my Due date and started having contractions in my prenatal yoga class 24 hours later. After a few hours of contractions my labour died down for about 2 hours then at 3 am picked up again. We headed to the hospital for 6 am. I had asked the Midwife not to tell me how dialated I was because I found it disapointing during my labour with Calliope. (I know now that I was 6 cm) We got up to our room, took a bath, used the labour ball, walked around and really thought I was getting somewhere because shortly after being there my Midwife changed into her scrubs and got all the 'tools' out for delivery. at noon she broke my water...

I was practicing hypnobirthing this whole pregnancy which has enabled me to sleep through the nights and remain calmer this whole 9 months. I practiced the techniques during most of the labour and think that I could have made it the whole time without an epidural if I wasn't 'blessed' with Backlabour!!! Both of my children were in a bad position for birth and next time(if there is a next time) I'm going to try a Chiropractor to get them in a good position.

Anyway, 3:30 rolls around and still no baby. I don't think I would have made it that far with out the help of Steve and my friend Andria, They were so supportive and I am sure they were so exhausted from all the work they did physically helping me. My Midwife suggests Pitocin and an epidural, and once the decision was made, I wanted it that second! As it turns out, the whole time being at the hospital I hadn't dialated 1 cm! at 6pm she check me and the baby's head was right there, So I pushed and 6 minutes later he was born! I am so happy to have had such a good experience and recovery seems so much better this time around. We left the hospital at noon the next day.

So far Mr. Yannis is doing well, adjusting to life in the world and eating sleeping and pooping just like any good baby would.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

MORRA/ ASTORINO WEDDING

Always a prego bridesmaid, never a bride (ok, yes we have all been brides!) Great locations for photoshoots!


party in the bus!
Gastown
Calliope in her 'duds'
outside of the church

What a great day had by all! Olivia and Frank honestly had the biggest wedding I have ever been to, let alone, the longest! The celebration really started for me on the Thursday and didn't end until Monday. Thank you so much for letting Calliope and I be a part of your special day! We are so happy for you guys, and hope that all this work (on your part) got you a good tan on your honeymoon!