Nap Time

Nighty Night

Loke is trying out his stroller

Seems pretty satisfied...

Status report

Yesterday Loke's skin turned a little yellow so they had to put him in an incubator with uv lights. As of this morning he is out of it again and today they are also going to remove the little tube to his belly button which he has gotten some antibiotics through. I have started to try breastfeeding him and it has gone pretty well. My milk supply is great so I think I am going to start to store some in the freezer. I talked to the doctor today and he was saying we might be able to bring Loke home this weekend. That felt wonderful to hear because it is getting a little tough mentally going back and forth to the nursery several times a day when you really don't want to leave him at all. We can't wait to have him with us in our home environment 24/7. That's it for now, time to go pumping again. My boobs look absolutely rediculous! They are bigger than Loke's head :)

An angel sent from above

Världens finaste Loke‏

He decided to come the 19th of July instead of the 19th of August, our little Loke. My water broke yesterday at 8 a.m but with no contractions. At 7.15 p.m. they gave me a pill to get the contractions started which they did at 9 p.m. At 11 p.m. I got an Epidural. At 2.30 a.m. it was time to push and 30 minutes later at exactly 3.00 a.m. he was out. He was 18,5" and weighed 5 lbs and 9 oz (47.5 cm & 2525 grams).

Loke will stay at the hospital to at least the end of next week. It all depends on when he is able to eat on his own. I fed him twice today with breast milk from a bottle and they also removed the oxygen tubes to his nose. Me and Max will be going back and forth and we have also a room at the hospital where we can stay and spend the night whenever we want to.

Love,
Camilla & Max

5 Weeks to Touch Down!

Yesterday I had another doctor's appointment and I had grew 4 cm in three weeks! No wonder I am starting to feel really uncomfortable. My belly is now measuring 35 cm and I have gained 8.5 kilos. Walking, bending down, and getting up is getting more and more strenuous. However; I still enjoy going swimming very much. Especially in this heat! From now on I have weekly appointments with my doctor so it's definitely getting closer. Exciting but also a little scary!

Du vet att du är höggravid när...

- När din sambo väcker dig och ber dig varje natt att lägga dig längre bort för att du snarkar..
- Sambon måste parkera om bilen på nytt för att du ska kunna komma ut.
- Du är nära att skära dig varje gång du ska raka dig nertill och du ser inte längre tårna.
- Du tutar var gång du ska ur bilen för att magen lägger sig över ratten.
- Det inte längre hjälper att "smita förbi" folk sidledes då du är bredare så än framifrån.
- Det känns som om man har sprungit en mil när man går upp för en trapp.
- När man rullar runt för att komma upp från soffan.
- När din sambo knyter dina skosnören.
- När man är rädd att kissa på sig när man nyser/ hostar
- Man tappar något på golvet och låter det ligga för att processen med att plocka upp det är för omständlig.
- När man hellre går barfota än att ta på sig strumpor.
- När man inte orkar sminka sig eller fixa håret för att armarna somnar efter bara några sekunder över huvudhöjd
- När man behöver hjälp för att komma upp ur sängen eller soffan
- När det enda man orkar plocka upp från golvet är en godis som ramlat ner.
- När man måste kissa igen så fort man rest sig och trott att man var färdig.
- När man letar efter alla andra möjligheter än att behöva använda trappan.
- När de högklackade skorna blir stående bakom de förnuftiga "kärrningskorna"
- När godisskålen får prioritet före middagen
- När allt blir tungt
- När man flåsar och flämtar som en valross efter att ha fått upp dragkedjan på skorna och måste sätta sig ner efter för att få blod i huvudet och få bort den lila färgen från ansiket.
- När man inte längre orkar stå i duschen utan sätter rätt ner på rumpan på golvet.
- När man sitter på golvet i duschen och inte förstår hur man ska komma upp igen.
- När ingen annan än du får tillgång till soffan längre.
- När dagens höjdpunkt är Dr. Phil och förslossningskliniken..
- När det känns som om bebisen försöker trycka ut slemproppen och gräva sig ut varje gång du lägger dig ner.
- När man planerar en utflykt utanför hemmet utifrån vart det finns toaletter.
- När anklarna får storlek av en överarm efter två timmar på bion.
- När du lägger på dig 2 kg vatten efter en vecka och säger ja, ja..
- När du börjar gråta för att du inte får på dig skorna själv och sedan nästan skrattar ihjäl dig för att du faktiskt sitter och gråter.
- När du ställer dig med benen en meter från varann för att förbereda dig på att böja dig ner.
- Allt är väldigt irriterande...
- När sambon av ren djävulskap puttar ner dig i soffan och du inte kommer upp igen och han blir sittandes för att se hur det ska gå.
- När BH storleken börjar närma sig slutet av alfabetet.
- När ett ärende om dagen gör dagen fullbokad.
- När mannen din faktsikt måste hålla med om att du inte har något att ha på dig.
- När du hellre sitter i bilen än att gå in och handla för att det är för mycket besvär att ta sig ut och in.
- När du hellre går i fula bommullsbyxor än i de vanliga gravidbyxorna för de har en söm under magen som pressar.

New Toy!

Max bought a new toy
He calls it his "Masterblaster"
An unbreakable axe by Fiskars
Made in Finland
Conclusion: Finns make good axes!

Home again!

Went camping with Brian & Beau in White River National Forest

Gone camping!

We are out camping for a couple of days, we'll be back Thursday.

M&M

Home Sweet Home

We are back from Fort Collins and it is such a relief! Another place to add to the list of towns we would not want to live in. So unbelievable hot, tons of traffic, and not really much to do there. We are so glad to live where we live. But both the rides to and from Fort Collins were nice. Today we went through Rocky Mountain National Park and got up to 12.200 ft.

On the road

Writing a list, checking it twice...

The baby list is almost complete, this is what's left:

* Car Seat
* Bouncer Seat
* Baby Gym
* Diapers
* Wipes
* Washcloths
* Diaper ointment / powder
* Breastpump
* Bottles
* Nursing bras
* Breast pads
* Washcloths
* Soaps & Lotions
* Baby nail clippers
* Nasal aspirator
* Rectal thermometer

2 more months of proofing!

Upgrading

Today we ordered our new king size bed. Our queen is getting moved to the basement and the guestroom. We also got an 11 inch thick memory foam mattress and two new mattress protectors. Will be delivered in 1-6 weeks. This is how the bed looks like.

Made by Mom ©

Early return

My lovely husband is missing me and is coming back tonight. One night away from me was all he could handle. I feel so loved! He said he is coming home for a food show at the Grand Hotel tomorrow, but I am going to choose to believe he is coming home for me.

Rain and empty house

I have the house to myself for a couple of days. My boys just left to go camping. Yesterday a cold front came in and we've been having heavy rain that is still pouring down. It looks like this weather is here to stay until Tuesday.

I am going to get cozy in the couch and watch a girly movie. Working Mon-Thur 4 hours a week for the next two weeks so tonight will be the first night in over a month I have to set the alarm. Later!

Milla is shopping!

Forever 21 is a store I find extremly cluttery and stuffed with so many clothes I can't see what's what. But if you spend a lot of time going through item by item you can actually find some cute stuff. I really just wanted to buy the blue shirt and the sandals but since $75.00 means free shipping a couple more items ended up in my cart. That's how they get you!

Click on pic to make it bigger!

A year ago

Me mountain biking the ski area of Park City, UT. Not exactly possible this summer. But next!

Bursting point

I was hoping not having to complain about any pregnancy symptoms but now I am starting to feel really, really stuffed! I am clumsy, out of shape, out of breath - out of my mind!

Today I am 29 weeks and 4 days pregnant and it feels like I am about to burst. Yesterday I ordered my first maternity clothes, 3 pair of shorts which I hope are going to fit me in size M. Otherwise I am going to cry. It's not only my belly that's growing. Everything else is too and my boobs are starting to look enormous! Max asks me at least once a week whether I think they are going to stay that size. Dream on! Anyhow, enough of complaining! This is how my belly looks like today.

Life's good!

Summer is here. Max too is off work now and we are doing our typical Steamboat summer things. We are working around the house, barbecuing, going swimming, eating out. The only thing I am missing is having a couple of glasses of wine or a margarita. But that's it. Everything else is perfect.

Loke's Big Brother

Who said you can't do water acrobatics when you are 29 weeks pregnant?

Gifts

Back in Colorado again which feels really nice. This is the state to live in! Summertime that is. Yesterday I went to the post office to pick up a package that came all the way from Sweden. Although I knew what was in it it was fun to open and to look at all the cute stuff my very kind mother had sent me. This is some of the clothes that was in it.

Greetings from Napa Valley

We have bad luck with the weather - yet enjoying the wievs of beautiful Napa Valley. M&M

Third trimester is here!

Today is week 27+0 and the beginning of the third trimester. The baby is now about 14.5 inches long and weighs about 2 pounds. Tomorrow we leave for St. Helena, California so I guess I better start packing.

Week 26+0

Today is week 26+0 and I have gained 6 kg. So far this pregnancy seems ridiculously easy compared to what I had in mind. Let's hope it continues that way!

What's left?

Slowly but surely we are crossing off items on the baby shopping list. This is what's left:

• Car Seat
  
• Bouncer Seat
• Baby Gym
• Soft carrier
• Changing Pad
• Changing Cover
• Diapers
• Wipes
• Washcloths
• Diaper ointment / powder
• Bibs
• Breastpump
• Bottles
• Nursing bras
• Breast pads
• Newborn tub
• Washcloths
• Soaps & Lotions
• Hooded towels
• Crib Bumper
• Baby nail clippers
• Nasal aspirator
• Rectal thermometer