Me and My MuuMuu at 24 Weeks with Triplets

Here at Journeys of The Zoo, we've been spending all our spare time getting ready for our annual summer trip to the Family Farm Compound (North of Toronto). Don't worry, it will be business around here as usual with hilarity in bounds.

Seeing as Ed is in Rochester on business, Nanna has been here to help by looking after the kids while I pack. It didn't help matters that her altinator seized on Monday (while taking it into the shop for a little noise it was making, it broke down before we got there). Hello CAA.

Did I mention that we spent the weekend in New York State visiting friends that Ed met online (on a woodworking forum)? The last time we saw them, I was pregnant with the litter.

To make a long story short, I haven't had any time to take (m)any pictures for Wordless Wednesday.

Hello MuuMuu!

So, I thought that I'd go "into the archives" and show you the only body picture of me taken at 24 weeks gestation in October 2009 (on Nanna's cell phone). Note that I went on to carry the kids for another 6 weeks (I was huge). Shortly after this picture was taken, I exchanged the MuuMuu for a hospital gown. It was either that or bed sheets...

Leave the link to your Wordless Wednesday!

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Pampers Is More Than Diapers {Giveaway} #babyshower, CAN, 8/23

I was talking to a friend the other day about how Pampers has been with Journeys of The Zoo since the very beginning. And that was a really early start, try 30 weeks, 3 days gestation (yes, the 3 days count!).


For the first eight weeks of their life, the kids were cared for in the NICU and were treated exclusively to Pampers diapers and wipes. When they came home, I wanted to stick with a tried, tested and trusted product.

Pampers Worked for Us!

Pampers story doesn't end there. They are much more than diapers and wipes. They have a great rewards program of which I am a member (every little bit helps), they have a forum where families can connect and share stories and they're supporting our Olympic Athletes by getting people just like you to create an anthem just for them!

Join in on the Fun!

When Journeys of The Zoo had the opportunity to share our Pampers success story and throw in a giveaway, we jumped at the chance. You too can benefit from Pamper's generosity as they are giving away a $100 Pampers Prize Pack (diapers and wipes)! Enter below for your chance to win.

From 3.1lbs to 28lbs in 2.5 years!

Connect with Pampers on their Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/PampersCanada

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Eligibility: CANADA ONLY.
Duration: The contest will run from Tuesday, July 31 until Thursday, August 23, 2012, inclusive.
Shipping: Included in the prize.
Entry Method: Rafflecopter Form.
Disclosure: Journeys of The Zoo did not receive any products or compensation in exchange for posting this giveaway.

A big thanks to KidSumers for coordinating this giveaway and letting Journeys of The Zoo participate.

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Recipient of the Liebster Award = I Am Nice.

By some strange twist of insanity fate, Bonnie over at The Koala Bear Writer has awarded Journeys of The Zoo with the "Liebster Award". In her own words she said that she likes blogs that...

"infuse a dash of humour into their writing".

I'm pretty sure that Bonnie got her blogs mixed up because if she was talking about Journeys of The Zoo she would have written "humongously enormous" amount of humour.

In case you're not familiar with the award, Liebster is a German word meaning sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing and welcome.

And we all know that..

I am Nice.

Thanks for recognizing that Bonnie.

And the rules are (I hate rules):

• Thank and link back to the person who presented you with the award. Add the award logo to your blog.
• Answer the eleven questions posted for the nominees.
• Share eleven random facts about yourself.
• Write eleven questions for your nominees and then…
• Nominate eleven worthy blogs and contact those bloggers so they know about it! (No tag backs.)

1. Where is your computer right now? Dining Room Table. Six Chairs, Two Computers, Four People.
2. Where do you get your ideas for your posts? Everywhere. I'd like to think that I'm
   

   "Finding The Humour in The Ordinary".

   
   
3. If you could bring a fictional character to life, who would it be? McGyver.
4. What's your favorite snack food? Caviar. Eight Days a Week!
5. What is your ideal job? A Blogging SAHM.
6. What is your favorite TV show? We don't have tv.
7. Drama or Comedy? A little of both. Does CSI Miami count as Drama or Comedy? I know, I don't have a tv.
8. If you could be rich and famous, would you do it? Already am.
9. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes split, Good or Bad? Whatever. I'd be interested to see what they have to say about it.
10. What do you want for Christmas this year? I want to win or be gifted a tablet/iPAD/Kindle. Really, I'm not too picky.
11. What was the happiest day of your life (besides Marriage or Childbirth)? Sometime during my 28th year I had an epiphany. It's been all uphill since then.

Eleven Random Facts about me:

Canadian? Blogger? Disney? Check out this Great Opportunity!

Journeys of The Zoo is excited to get the opportunity to review Disney's *NEW* Cuddly BodySuit and you can too!

Disney Baby has just released this adorable "you-need-it-in-your-closet" item into the Canadian Market and they are dedicated to helping parents enjoy every little magical moment with their baby. So, when the Disney "Momgineers" discovered that babies go through more than 35 bodysuits in their first year (totally believable!), they listened and created a perfect mom-inspired bodysuit. The extra stitching on all seams provides the Disney Cuddly Bodysuit with added strength to withstand repeated washes. This cuddly bodysuit is not only great for the babies, but for the moms too.

The Disney Cuddly Bodysuit is made from 100 per cent huggable soft cotton so moms can welcome their little one with a cuddle. It is also the first infant bodysuit to feature a patented grow-with-me design, with two rows of snaps to ensure extended use as baby grows. The label free design helps protect baby's delicate skin and the envelope neck makes it easy to go over baby's head.

If you have a Canadian Blog, would like to work with a great company like Disney and want your kid to be styling with the latest fashions...

This is the Opportunity for You!

Send me an email with your desired size (outfits go up to nine months) and you'll be on your way to Cuddly Greatness!

Note that Journeys of The Zoo is an excited participant of this Program. Watch for our Review of this Great Product!

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$250 Dulce Mio Gift Card Giveaway, WW, 08/12

Welcome to the $250 Dulce Mio Gift Card Giveaway, hosted by How Was Your Day? and Going Crazy!! Wanna Go??!!

Journeys of The Zoo LOVES all things handmade so we jumped at the chance to share this amazing giveaway with you. $250 is a lot of one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts!

Dulce Mio is a haven for Artisans who create eclectic works of art such as jewelry items like earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings. Hair accessories including headbands, bobby pins, and clips. Add in the upcoming apothecary line and home decor items, and there really is something for everyone.

These are some of my favourites, A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E!

I love the fact that each item is made with love and care. In the hopes that someone who really appreciates it will receive it. In my opinion, the best part is that,

Everything is Affordable.

Want to find out more about Dulce Mio? Connect with them on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dulce-Mio/225387757523876) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/DulceMioDesign).

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Prize: One Lucky Person will win a $250 gift card to Dulce Mio.
Eligibility: WORLDWIDE.
Duration: The contest will run from Saturday, July 28 until Sunday, August 12, inclusive.
Entry Method: Rafflecopter Form (below).
Disclosure: Prize fulfillment is the sole responsibility of the sponsor. Journeys of The Zoo may not be held liable for Sponsors who do not fulfill prize shipments. The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. We reserve the right to publicly publish winners' names and/or likeness. By entering this giveaway, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.
Notes:When the form asks you "What Blog are You Entering From? (second question) be sure to answer "Journeys of The Zoo (www.journeysofthezoo.com).

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