The airplane nursery

Darling Husband works in the airline industry, so it only makes sense that if we have a boy, we consider an airplane theme …

I really like the sponge-painted clouds. I did this treatment on my bedroom walls when I was 14 and very into the candles-and-angel-sculptures thing (inspired by the current fave movie, Romeo + Juliet). 

I love this quilted bedding. My mother-in-law is a fantastic quilter, and I’m sure she could do something like this.

I think it’s genuis how the pattern from the bedding is mirrored on the walls — with the clouds and the stitching. 

I think the yellow is essential, to keep the room from being “too blue.” I’m sure, with a boy, it’s natural to start throwing blue around like mad, but I’d want to balance it with plenty of white, yellow, and touches of red.

Day 21

Today was the day …


No more pills for me!!!

Now, for the first time since Grade 12, Darling Husband and I do not have the nice security of Madame Tri-Cyclen, and it’s back to Monsieur Trojan. 
And, of course, there is the possibility that I will lose weight, be less bitchy, and all of the other supposed things that happen when you go off the pill.
I will definitely miss that all-encompassing feeling of safety for the next four-odd months — until Best Friend is good and married, and we can relax and let nature take its course.
But there is something very exciting about being one step closer!!! 
P.S. Oh, and for those not familar with Tri-Cyclen 28s, that last row of pills is just a placebo you take when you have your you-know-what, to keep you in the pill-poppin’ habit.
P.P.S. You’re right, it would have made for a more dramatic pic without that last row. Damn.

Changin’ on the fly

Yay! Another craft project is on the horizon! 
Over at Small Fry & C0., a very crafty mama made a beautiful changing pad that folds up for easy toting — and can even fit a few diapers and a small wipes container inside. 
She even made a whole matching set — diaper bag, sling, the works — for her friend …

I am totally impressed! I’ll get there soon … maybe when the neverending quilt is done.

The cupcake nursery

Inspired by last night’s cupcake-baking, I have officially come up with the perfect theme for a little girl’s nursery … yeah, CUPCAKES!
Think about it — they’re sweet and delicate, they are often pink (my fave colour), and they are just so girly!
I am having major visions of pink walls, white trim and furniture, and stripey curtains. Plus lots of cupcake-themed artwork and floor pillows.
So pretty!

Pre-preggo morning sickness


I felt awwwwwful this morning. Totally and completely nauseated. There was too much saliva in my mouth — a sure sign of impending pukage.

I ate a piece of bread with peanut butter in the car, and sucked back some OJ. I felt better, but still a little iffy.
I’m pretty sure it happened because I didn’t eat any snacks last night — was busy racing around doing laundry, dishes, etc. I have always been hypoglycemic, so eating regular snacks is a must … and now I’m paying the price!
I think low blood sugar is a lot like morning sickness. That’s why they tell pregnant peeps to eat a snack right before going to bed — so they’re not starving/feeling sick in the a.m. I’m definitely not going to skip my bedtime snack again, if this is how it will make me feel!
I swear, if I had not taken my third-to-last birth control pill today, I would be running for a pregnancy test!!!