Friday, April 27, 2007
India at Play Group
One of the benefits of being off is that I can join in the routine that Trish and India have. Part of that routine is play group at Fairfield Community Centre. India has a blast here and her favourite thing to do is play with play-dough:
Friends and Family!
Through our first week of Amara's life our friends and family made sure that we did not have to cook dinner once. Every night of the week someone brought over dinner for us or cooked it for us at their house. It cannot be emphasized how helpful this is during this time. The last thing you feel like doing after a night and day of very little sleep is to get organized and make dinner. On Friday of last week our very dear friends Bev and Rob came over with an amazing dinner (and a quiche for the next day). Here is a picture of Bev with Amara:
India and Amara
One of the questions we are constantly being asked is: "How is India adjusting to being a big sister?". Well the answer is is that she is adjusting extremely well. She is actually quite helpful, particularly when it comes to changing diapers.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Amara Arrives!!!
Our beautiful second daughter was born April 16th, 2007 at 7:07 pm. Her full name is Amara Raine Marie-Ange (Marie-Ange was my Mom's moms name). Amara is a Sanskrit word that means 'Eternal'.
It was a wonderful journey! Pre-labour started early morning and we headed for the hospital around 4:45 pm -rush hour!! Trish was at 3 cm. It was not a fun ride but when we arrived at the hospital at 5:30 she was dilated 9cm! Two contractions later it was time to push so no time for drugs.
Trish did a V-BAC which means a vaginal birth after caesarean. I am so proud of Trish...she worked incredibly hard and did an amazing job!
She came into the world with a beautiful little squawk weighing exactly 7 pounds.
Here is Mom literally seconds after birth...the baby was placed on her with umblical cord still attached:
My eyes are closed because I was weeping...literally. We could not be happier.
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It was a wonderful journey! Pre-labour started early morning and we headed for the hospital around 4:45 pm -rush hour!! Trish was at 3 cm. It was not a fun ride but when we arrived at the hospital at 5:30 she was dilated 9cm! Two contractions later it was time to push so no time for drugs.
Trish did a V-BAC which means a vaginal birth after caesarean. I am so proud of Trish...she worked incredibly hard and did an amazing job!
She came into the world with a beautiful little squawk weighing exactly 7 pounds.
Here is Mom literally seconds after birth...the baby was placed on her with umblical cord still attached:
My eyes are closed because I was weeping...literally. We could not be happier.
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India Blowing Bubbles
Okay....you know it's spring when the bubbles come out!! One of India's top five things to do. Little did we know that our world WAS ABOUT TO BE TURNED UPSIDE DOWN!
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Monday, April 02, 2007
Chocolate Buffet at the Sutton Place
I think this was the highlight of the trip to Vancouver for Trish. The hotel was hosting a chocolate buffet on Saturday night which, as I was quickly informed, we were attending. It was pretty amazing. India had a blast as she befriended some kids and entertained the restaurant with her dancing.
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Science Centre with Euan and Julian
Trish and I decided to get away to Vancouver before our new little one arrived. We spent two nights in Vancouver and stayed at the 5 Star Sutton Place Hotel. What an incredibly stay! Amazing service and beautiful accomodations.....real duvets on the bed with beautiful feather pillows. India was a big fan of the pool....we were there twice during our stay and spent at least an hour and half each time. Met a semi-famous movie star in the pool as well....of course I had no idea who she was but I looked her up later and sure enough...she famous. Her name is Annie Potts.
Nice woman...she is in Vancouver filming on the television series called "Men in Tree's"
Anyway on Saturday we went to the Science Centre and met up with Jackie Cook (Paul Needham's wife) and her two children Euan and Julian. It was the first time I met their kids and it was the first time they met India. We had a great time with them - such wonderful kids:
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Nice woman...she is in Vancouver filming on the television series called "Men in Tree's"
Anyway on Saturday we went to the Science Centre and met up with Jackie Cook (Paul Needham's wife) and her two children Euan and Julian. It was the first time I met their kids and it was the first time they met India. We had a great time with them - such wonderful kids:
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Purple Wrapping Paper from the Kippings
India loves receiving gifts. Her Aunty Bernadette knows exactly what she likes. She loved everything she got in this package but she had a blast with the purple paper that game with the gift.......one week later we are still picking up this stuff. Thanks Big Sis!
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India with Dad's Shoes
I just had to take some pictures of India with my shoes on. She just loves having her picture taken and on this day she was particularly hamish.
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London's Birthday
Great party! The kids had a blast and it was great for the parents for as well.
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