Well, we have decided on the name. (you know... we atleast think we have, well knowingly most people see the child and go "oh, this one is a Peter" even tho they for several months referred to the baby as "Luke" you know, you have to meet him or her to know!)
He is kicking lots. All the time, in fact. I can see it on the tummy -it sorta bounces in a little out-bulk, completely amazed by my body, by the way.
My body is dealing with this all, VERY well. I am happy about that, because I know so many women do not feel awesome during pregnancy.
I have had heartburn twice. I have sore nipples, but that's nothing to mention really. I have had some pains in my tummy, but they are completely normal and not very often nor very painful neither... its little stings...
I just feel quite normal.. most likely even better than what I normally do.
And NOT TO MENTION; how positive my thinking has turned!
I am really optimistic and "uppy" and its really a little weird haha =)
I have to go attend to my little dog. She is bored (its a rainy day)
Big love, xoxoxoxox
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Saturday, 26 June 2010
Worry Pain? -Week 21 of Pregnancy-
I have pains in my lower belly, down on the left side.
I am guessing its normal, because of the placenta having to stretch and move, and the baby moving and kicking, so I rest up a lot and hope it will ease in a couple of days.
This has been a very stressful week, we have moved out of our apartment, I currently live at my dads place, which is OK. I also visit my mom a lot, because that is where my BF have to stay for a couple of days, and then he goes up to my dad's apartment as well. (My stepmom is ill from Cancer, that is why only I stay there these days)
We have given away Mayiah and Alba and are looking for a new home for L8. (Lotte) I think I will make my mind up in regards to that quite soon.
I was in a horrible fight with my (red FORMER) best friend the other day and I have had some tummy pains since then. It was rather stressful, but everything has sorted out nicely for me and soon to be hubby =) Lots of paperwork to finish and send off, lots of things to have in order before I leave, but we'll see what happens; I know one thing tho;
I am very happy and I am in love with this baby of mine already!
Bought some amazing little clothes today. I can't wait to meet the little one!!!
xoxoxox Carrie
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
Turning Point
To be honest; I am ready; even tho it means letting go of dogs I love and people I love, I know it is what I need to do, and it makes it OK. Sadness comes creeping, but I'm just not ready for that, so I choose to look at everything that happens now, the next 3 months, as something temporary, something that will turn back to normal after a few months... even tho it wont; it helps me thru these days tho.
Mayiah is moving to Remi today and Alba moves in with my mom tomorrow.
Then, for a couple of weeks, L8 is still mine... But not for long either...
Everybody will be happy and that is what matters. Its just a little ... I don't know... my heart sinks...
My baby kicks a lot these days, he responds quite immediately when I press a little around on my belly to see if he is there (haha, i know it's silly, but you know... it's nice to have that contact)
Tomorrow I am 21 weeks on my way. My belly is turning "rounder" and I can't wait for the belly bump to look completely round and pregnant. =)
Sunday, 20 June 2010
Tzatziki -The Greek Way.
After being in Greece MANY times, I finally got an awesome recipe.
It annoys me so often how people just cannot make this dip, which is the simplest thing to make in the world; people add all these things to it (like dill and celery) ; which is NOT in the original greek traditional Tzatziki. So now I will share my recipe so others can enjoy this garlic/Cucumber dip, like they do in Greece.
-5 dl turkish or Greek yoghurt natural. (10%fat)
-1 cucumber
-2 clove-less Garlic (aka Chinese Garlic)
-1 ts lemon
-Salt and pepper.
You dont have to do anything with the yoghurt, as it is thick and ready to use.
(If you can't get hold of a greek or turkish kind, use yoghurt natural and put it in coffee filters and drain for a 30 min time -you do this to get all the water out)
Use a cheese grater on the whole cucumber, then use your hands to squeeze out all the water.
(You can add salt on the cucumber and put it in a coffee filter for 30 min too, if you prefer that method -again, get as much water out as you can)
Then you chop 1-2 chinese garlic very finely. I make it look like a purée almost. I would recommend to NOT use a garlic squeezer thingy, because all the awesome juices are left in the squeezer and not in the tzatziki. I will take pictures of how I slice the garlic later on, so you can do it as simply as possible.
Then I mix the cucumber and garlic into the yoghurt. Blend with a fork, and add a little salt and a little pepper. Stir and add the lemon juice at the end. I use fresh lemon and squeeze it over the now finished Tzatziki.
Thursday, 17 June 2010
The First Kick
Yesterday (June 15th) was the first time I felt a kick from the little one.
I laid down on my bed for the night and felt these little thumps in my belly...
How can I explain what a kick feels like? Well, you know when you have been running and your heart is pounding really strongly. It feels like that, only it's down in your belly and not in your chest. I read a few days back, that the dad might have to wait a couple of weeks after the mom feels the first kicks, for the babys kicks to be strong enough for him to be able to feel them- but this baby sure is strong, We could both feel it the first day. (But when I think back I have felt this kicking before, only I haven't recognised it as baby kicks, I have just thought I've had a hungry tummy or something of the sort)
It is a very magical thing when you can feel the baby -its like it feels like your connecting more -and when the dad can feel it too he probably feel like it's a little more real for him too... I mean... I feel everything, when I sit down I feel the little one now. Where as he has only now gotten to feel the baby. And I think he feels it to be very amazing too. He smiles a lot... =)
Time is moving quickly. I can hardly believe all this myself.
A BABY! MY BABY. OUR BABY!
Its beyond me. I really didn't think I could have any, and here I am, halfway thru my pregnancy, happy and healthy.
Life truly could not be much better than this.
xoxoxooxox Carrie
My baby is now around 325 grams and 25 cm long...
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Amazing Baby one pieces and size 2 shoes
I have not used much time on baby clothes before today. And let me tell you; There is so much fantastic stuff out there. I really fell in love with some of the clothes I have been seeing and will most likely get a few of these items..
Etnies Fader Navy Toddler Shoes
Etnies Fader Navy Toddler Shoes
Sunday, 13 June 2010
Feeling Tired -Week 20 of Pregnancy-
This is the beginning of week 20, and so far, I feel very good and very tired.
In the first trimester, I was nauseated a lot, but as soon as I found out I was pregnant (after 2 months and 3 weeks) I began eating more, and the nausea stopped. I slept more then, than I ever have. 16-18 hours a day, which for me is just insane (I can easily go with 5-7 hours normally)
From week 12, I have had pains in my groin, on the left side especially, but everything is fine so I don't worry about it. It's not a bad pain, it just stings. Other than that I have felt well and happy the whole time. I hear people say that they were really sick when pregnant, so far I haven't felt sick at all. The pains in the groin is there because of the uterus is stretching and growing making room for this little baby inside of you. -It is completely normal.
The last month has been quite nice, I have had days where my body has been absolutely worn out, but a day with total relaxation fixes that. I am happy, eating properly, feeling fine =)
I am allergic to pollen and basically; a lot of things in spring/summer time, and my doctor took away my Zyrtec pills and said that "we don't know the effect it has on a fetus" So I have been really out of breath some days. (And being pregnant = being out of breath a lot to begin with)
In week 19, my nipples turned really dark -almost black-ish. (Its a little weird, but normal)
I know that within a week or two, my belly will turn round, and look pregnant, as opposed to now, when it looks like I have been eating too many pizza's in my life... I have a belly, yes, but I can't wait till it turns round. (I find that so pretty!)
Soft Hands, Kind Heart
This is the soft hands, Kind heart hand cream from The Body Shop.
First off; it is absolutely amazing for the hands, and secondly it's for raising money to help stop sex trafficking of children and young people. It costs around 190 NOK.
I will definitely be buying this over and over again. Read more on STOP
Marius body
The classic knitted Marius sweaters is to norwegians what the wooden clogs are to the hollenders. I have had many Marius sweaters since I was a kid, and now... it's time to be getting yet another one... But not for me... I simply have to go and buy the "Ugly Childrens" Marius body, for my baby, so that when he arrives, he can wear this amazingly cute little thing.
It costs almost 500 NOK but I just HAVE TO get one or two.. ! =) ( I love the Brown one too)
The Ugly Children Lice Collection
I also found out that you get the one piece suits with Marius pattern, but even tho they might be amazingly comfortable, I'm not sure I want one... I just cannot get used to the One piece trackie!! -But If I'm getting one, its THIS one!! More here
Saturday, 12 June 2010
The EMO -Week 19 of pregnancy-
When pregnant you feel all sorts of feelings.
And you feel them in-ten-se-ly! Not to mention the concern you have all the time, over;
1) being too concerned with things
2) is everything alright with the baby
3) nausea
4) am I gaining to much or just enough weight
5) Holy crap, everyone is on this planet to piss me off (This one, is a true EMO thought I believe)
Then, when you finally get to lay down and rest, you start dreaming about all kinds of things
1) Lady GaGa is my BFF
2) I am lactating too much
3) Lady GaGa wants to kill me
4) Someone wants to kill me
5) I am running away from a murderer with a BIG pregnant belly (This is insane!)
As if all this is not enough, you also read about so many different things, that YOU find
absolutely fascinating, but mind you... You as a pregnant woman, might be the only one who is really all that interested...
1) In week 16, the little bulk above the lip is being developed on the baby
2) In week 19, tiny little hairs are covering the whole entire baby body
3) in week 19 the baby is 21,5 cm (8.46 Inches) and weights around 250 grams.
4) In week 20 (next week) the baby will start having a sleep pattern!!
(+ eyebrows are being made this week aswell)
(I am in week 19. Of course I am focusing on those things!! =)
The times are very exciting. Being pregnant for the first time is just very surreal and overwhelming. I find myself having to look at ultrasound pictures to realize that
HE Is ACTUALLY in there... And he is!
I thought this picture of the tiny little foot was so cute, and posting it, well knowing, I am probably the only one who finds this absolutely adorable!
It's a BOY!
The ultrasound went awesome, the due date is November 6th 2010, it's a boy, and everything looks exactly how it is supposed to look.
♥♥♥
Just wanted to share that.
I'm in love.
xoxoxoxoxox
I really am over the moon, and well knowing how the ultrasound can be wrong with regards to sex, but you know, it doesn't matter, I am just so happy everything is good with my baby.
My baby...
It just sounds so amazing...
Friday, 11 June 2010
Ö Ämtervik. Our home Sept2009-March2010
When we decided to move from Italy, it was all on me; chris didn't really want to leave, but due to a lot of worrying about different things, I just needed to get closer to home. So we found a house in Östra Ämtervik, nearby Karlstad in Sweden.
We weren't really all that happy about being in sweden, but then came winter time and what an amazing winter it was!!
Here are some pictures of our 6 months in Sweden.
More Pics might come later =)
Just ONE more before I go.... (It's a cute one) 
Coccorino, Our home Jan2009-Sept2009
The Biggest Move. Ever.A picture of my hammock. I simply loved having a hammock under palm-trees in our garden. Not that I could lay there very much, birds love Palm-trees too, and sometimes getting shat on was a close call... But Oh, how I loved having a hammock in the garden. =)
For me, Italy was one of the best things that has ever happened to me. What an amazing place to be, eat, sleep and breathe.
It is really about time I post some pictures from our lovely life in Italy.
<----- the view from our garden in Coccorino.
On this picture, you see Cape Vaticano, Grotticelle, and Santa Maria. Behind the bushes is Coccorino mare.
When we met in October 2008 in Oslo, Chris and I both felt that Oslo was not the right place to be, so we packed the Opel Astra station-wagon with dogs (Alba and L8) and computers and clothes... and left for Calabria December 28th 2008. Non of us had been there before, we just knew we wanted to start fresh. So we did.
I wish we could see Stromboli which is the biggest volcanic island near by. Its not rare to see a lot of smoke coming out of it. It last major eruption was April 13, 2009.
<---- Grotticelle before the tourists arrived for the summer. The place turns into a holiday paradise and the beaches are carpeted with germans and italians. I have to say, I love the months before they arrive better... Me, Alba and L8. =) -MAYIAH-
In March (7th to be exact) we went to the Canile Municipale (Stray dog shelter) in Vibo Valentia and got ourselves a little puppy we named, Mayiah. The first 3 weeks she was very ill and got blind and almost died. However, love and proper nutrition got her well and strong. Now she is 1.5 years old and a happy little wolf-looking dog.
In the last picture she is eating a biscotti. -Which was Mayiah's favorite as a puppy.
The cat, Mika, we found at Cape Vaticano -and we brought her home with us for 3 weeks.
She was quite skinny when she came, and quite chunky when she left. It was terribly sad to let her go. but she is a wild cat -and we were afraid she would try to walk back home in the traffic.
She had the best weeks in her life tho -a nice soft bed and as much food as she could eat.
At one point during winter 2009 came snow for the first time in over 25 years.
I have to say that leaving Oslo, fully covered in snow, and arriving south Italy, with no snow, it was quite fascinating to see the whole place covered in snow all of the sudden.
We spent a lot of time climbing during spring 2009. We had some really wonderful climbs and walks around in the areas close by. We climbed from Al Mare, Coccorino, to Santa Maria, which was a fantastic climb. Challenges for me, seeing how I haven't climbed much in my life... after a few months there, I simply loved it. We also had some wonderful trips to different places near by, in Nicotera and Joppolo. The exploring nature of us both had us gone for hours at the time, just walking the dogs, playing, climbing and enjoying the amazing beauty of Calabria.
We have so many amazing memories from those months and life was absolutely wonderful in Italy. Eating lots of Gelatto, lots of Pizza and pasta, fresh vegetables from the garden, Olives from our neighbours olive trees, fresh olive oil, unlimited amounts of chili and lemons in the spring time, and unlimited amounts of sun and heat during summer.
The surroundings was just so breathtaking -I especially love Belvedere, next to Cape Vaticano, where the view is absolutely stunning. (And the gelatto and people of Il tempio dei Nettuno was simply just the best bonus there was)
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