Nursery Progress

 Nursery Progress

I’m not sure what lit the fire under my butt, but I’m finally getting antsy about getting the nursery completed. Ever since we found out we were pregnant, well okay, probably even before we were pregnant, I started envisioning what I wanted our nursery to look like. Thank you Pinterest. When we first moved into our new home, we painted the nursery a “mint green” color because that is what I thought I wanted at the time…Whoopsies! I had changed my mind, but being the understanding, loving husband Jake is, he let me re-paint the nursery and yes I re-painted it! Mostly by myself, I’m pretty proud ;  ) and before everyone freaks, yes the paint we used was perfectly safe to be around, but I still took caution and wore a mask. LOL

Oh yeah.

So not only did I get blessed with an amazing husband, but I also was blessed with an amazing MIL!  Yesterday my mother-in-law, Rae came over to add some of her special touches to our nursery.  I am amazed by her talent and pretty envious. I do not have one creative bone in my body and that’s something I always wish I had. Look at what an amazing job she did!!

My fav part, the initials ; )

Oh, & sorry for the crappy phone pics 

How cute is that? I just love it! I told her I would go over some of it will a second coat, hopefully I don’t mess anything up.  Peanut is so lucky to have such a talented Nana. Maybe the kid will even get blessed with some of her talent, that would be lovely. Rae, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it, I really love it!! Thank you soooo much!!!

I ordered orange bird decals, so we will place them in the trees as soon as they arrive.  My colors are orange, aqua and lime green. Sounds a lil crazy, I know, but let’s face it, this baby is probably going to be a crazy one. ; ) I don’t know why people keep telling me you can’t plan a nursery just because you don’t know the gender of your baby. Frankly, I’m not too fond of the pink or blue craziness anyway. I don’t know how many people have said “well I’m a planner, so I could never not know the sex of the baby.” Guess, what? I’m a planner too, a good one I think..I hope ; )

I did finally decide on the furniture as well, we just need to get that ordered and set up!

And thanks to my lovely mother, my bedding is being made right now. She ordered that from Etsy for me as a gift, but it takes about a month to make, so I guess I just need to be patient. Oh, and thanks again Mom!

Tomorrow, is finishing any leftover painting and putting blinds up. I also found somebody to make the curtains to match the bedding. Wee-hoo!

Things are finally starting to come together. I really thought they never would. Okay, so I thought I would never make up my darn mind.  I’ll post more updates once the furniture and bedding arrive, but that probably won’t be for over a month..boo.

I guess in the mean- time I’ll just have to find other things to keep me busy.  Like… buying adorable things like this off Etsy…

Eeeepp! I can’t get over this, it came in the mail today! Oh and just in case you can’t tell it’s a pumpkin.  I will have to admit, once I pulled it out of the package, I pictured my little baby in it and started getting teary eyed…crazy pregnant lady right here!! I’m so excited to take peanuts newborn pics in it!

So maybe I should stay away from Etsy for awhile, there is just too much cute stuff on there!

Well, that’s all for now! Have a lovely day everyone.

Beat the Heat

            I don’t know about you guys, but I am sooooo ready for this summer to be over with.  I usually don’t mind hot weather, but come on, this summer was HOT and I’m pregnant. I feel like I have been hibernating all summer and I’m ready to get out and enjoy that fresh crisp Fall air. This summer slump I have been in, needed to go.  I haven’t been in the mood to cook/bake, blog or do much of anything, but guess what….. I snapped out of it.  Thank goodness.  I’m not sure if it’s because it’s getting cooler, the babe is almost here, our house is starting to come along or my uncontrollable giddiness for the Holidays.  Hopefully this means I will be blogging a lot more because I want to start sharing all the Fall goodies that I hope to make very very soon. Plus all the fun things I have planned for this Fall!


Things I CANNOT wait to do this Fall:

* Bake tons of Fall goodies (I have already started a list)
* Carve pumpkins (maybe at the cabin?)
* Go to the pumpkin patch….twice….maybe 3 times
* Trip to Grafton
* Put out Fall decor
* Walk to the Edwardsville Halloween parade (that will be up to Peanut)
* Take Lilly on lots of nature walks.
* Drink yummy Fall drinks (caffeine free of course)
* Hopefully find some cute/cumfy maternity clothes to wear
* Bonfire and Smores (Need to clear that with my Dr. I guess)
* Eat tons of ANYTHING pumpkin!
* Buy way too many Fall candles
* Trip to Old St. Charles
* HAVE A BABY!


One month till Fall People

Bump Check: 7th Month

 My 7th Month Bump Check

July 15-August 12, 2012

So I am officially waddling around now! LOL I also need Jake to give me a little push when I am getting up off the couch. ; ) It’s great, I love my big belly. I usually wear Jakes clothes around the house now as well, comfort is key and his boxer briefs look great on me. hehe I am now experiencing the lovely aches and pains that comes along with the gift of carrying a child, heartburn, leg cramps, backaches. It really isn’t that bad, I say it could be a lot worse and I’m sure it will be. : O  Jake and I are so excited to meet our little peanut, we can’t even stand it anymore.  I don’t know how many times we say that to each other on a weekly basis…. Life right now is perfect.

Oh and just so we are all aware, I'm down to double digits until my due date. 80 days to be precise. 

Bump Check :25 Weeks

July 22-July 29, 2012

This week our baby should be about 13.5 from head to heel, and weight about a pound and a half. Baby F is finally starting to put on some baby fat so her/his skin doesn't look so wrinkly. Supposedly he/she is also starting to grow some more hair, and it is sporting a discernible color and texture.

How far along: 25 weeks

Total weight gain/loss:  +10 lbs 

Maternity clothes?: Going shopping this week, I can’t wear yoga pants on vacation!

Strech marks?: Nope! 

Sleep: Can’t Complain

Best moment this week: Finally deciding on a nursery color. Now, trying to decide on bedding, hmmm

Movement:Everyday! Peanut likes music and sunshine!

Food cravings: Chocolate

Gender: ????

What I miss: Training for races

Milestones: Reaching my third and final trimester! Woohoo!!

 Bump Check :26 Weeks

July 22-July 29, 2012

Hello third trimester! You heard me, two down, only one to go. 

Our baby should weigh over a pound and a half, and measure 14 inches from head to heel. No wonder he/she can kick me in my bladder while headbutting me in the ribs… Baby's ears are continuing to develop and become more sensitive. So much so that he/she can probably hear conversations that Jake and I are having. Baby is inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of  his/her lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he/she's born and takes that first gulp of air.

How far along: 26 weeks

Total weight gain/loss:  +12 lbs 

Maternity clothes?: I finally went to Motherhood and got some shirts and shorts.

Strech marks?: Nope! 

Sleep: Getting better. Haven’t had sore hips or leg cramps in awhile! ; )

Best moment this week: Feeling my baby get the hiccups for the first time! So precious 

Movement: Stronger and Stronger! Daddy & I love to feel & see baby squirming before we go to bed.

Food cravings: Cereal

Gender: ????

What I miss: Using my abs to get up off the couch

Milestones: Started our birthing classes this week! Not sure if that counts, but hey

Bump Check :27 Weeks

July 29- August 5 , 2012

Our baby is nearing two pounds and is around 14.5 inches from head to heel. Baby is sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing his/her eyes, and perhaps even sucking his/her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, baby's brain is very active. While his/her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning  
with a lot of medical help  if he/she were born now. And any rhythmic movements that I might feel could possibly be the baby getting the hiccups. 

How far along: 27 weeks

Total weight gain/loss:  +13 lbs 

Maternity clothes?:  Yup, I must admit they are not the most attractive, but they sure are comfortable ; )

Strech marks?: Nope! 

Sleep: Been great, but I don’t want to jinx myself ; )
Best moment this week: Leaving on a jet plane with the my favorite peeps (except my rents of course)

Movement:  I can see my belly moving all the time now. Instead of kicks or jabs I can actually feel the baby’s body parts swipe agains my stomach. It’s the coolest thing ever. 

Food cravings: Fruit, good thing I’ll be on an island

Gender: ????

What I miss: Putting the lime in the coconut and drinking it all up

Milestones:  Being healthy enough to travel

Bump Check :28 Weeks

August 5- August  , 2012

Our lovely little peanut should be weighing about 2.25 pounds, and measuring 14.8 inches from head to heel. Baby can blink his/her eyes, which now sport lashes, hopefully Jakes long lashes.  Baby's eyesight is developing, which means he/she might be able to see light that filters into the womb. Baby F is also developing billions of neurons in his/her brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.

I’m not sure what happened while I was on the island, but I feel that my belly was growing by the minute! Everyone else thought so too. I would wake up every morning and everyone would say “wow, that thing grew over night!" I have a feeling that’s how every morning for these next 12 weeks are going to be. The cool thing, every time my belly gets bigger, the more I feel my baby squirm around inside me.  It’s starting to feel so cool,weird,unbelievably incredible. Definitely not just kicks anymore, which is making me more protective over my belly. I mean, now that I think I can tell where the baby’s head is kind of scares me. What if I drop my iPad on it? Not that I have done that of course. ; )  And of course, it is getting harder to breathe, but who needs to breath right? ; ) Not me! 

How far along: 28 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +14 lbs Gulp

Maternity clothes?:  Yup!

Strech marks?: Nope, not yet! Knock on wood!!

Sleep: Great!! Slept like a baby..in a half… haha  Had an amazing bed to sleep on, on vacation!!

Best moment this week: Every moment was great, me and peanut were on an island!

Movement: Baby is a rolly polly! I can’t explain this feeling, simply amazing!

Food cravings: “Sneaky Snacks” 

Gender: So excited that we don’t know

What I miss: I dunno… I can’t remember ; )

Milestones: Survived our first family vacation ; )

Now, as I venture into my 8th, yes 8th month of pregnancy, I am more excited than I have ever been before. Maybe my turkey timer will pop this month! (aka belly button) Only 12 more weeks until I get to meet my sweet lil baby!!!