7 months...

Since he's about to be 8 months old, I guess I should post his 7 month photos.  Geez.
The outtakes from the card shots might be the best part of these sessions. They tell an awful lot about what 7 months looks like!
We love our little man, and he just keeps getting cuter.

Six Months...

Six months was such a fun age.  This boy's personality just keeps getting better.  As you can tell, he is starting to get a little ornery.  Ha! 
During his 6th month, he started rolling back over, sitting in the Bumbo, and in the cart at the store from time to time (with alot of help of blankets and the safety strap).  He loves, loves, loves his car bouncer, the cats and oatmeal.
This is also the month of Isaac's first Easter.

Five Months...

 

Isaac rolled over on 3/1/13!  I was such a proud mama.

He started making lots of noises, splashing in the tub, laughing those great belly laughs, and sleeping 12-13 hours a night.

He loved his rattle and Grover, and I introduced him to Baby Einstein videos, which he loved.

During this month, he started going to Grandparent's houses for the day from time to time so mom could get some work done.

Four Months...

At 4 months, Isaac was laughing at mommy and daddy, sleeping through the night (10+ hours...hello, rock star baby!), and watching everything intently, soaking it in.
He started going to the nursery at church, got to experience a major snowstorm when we got 20 inches of snow!
He was 17 lbs at his 4 month checkup (90%), 25.5 inches long (55%) and had a 17.5 inch head


*Yes, I'm a tad behind on posting these.  Just a tad....but better late than never!  I'll be getting them up as I can! 

One year ago today...

A year ago this morning, I woke up extra early. (6:00 am, I think) because it was the day.  It was time to take the pregnancy test. 

I honestly was expecting to be disappointed, and to go back to bed and compose myself before getting up for work and going about my day.  This wasn't the first test I'd waited for, and I had braced myself for another failed attempt.

After we waited the requisite 3 minutes,  Jon and I looked at the result at the same time. It took me longer to register what it said than it did Jon.  I'll never forget that moment.  I'm getting choked up just thinking about it.  Jon let out an excited "THAT'S POSITIVE!" and grabbed me in a giant hug.  I immediately broke into tears and we just stood there in our bathroom holding each other for the longest time.  Our prayers had been answered.  Many, many months, and years we'd been praying for that moment, and it had finally arrived!  I demanded we snap a couple of pictures, and while they're not magazine worthy, they are some of my favorites ever.  When I look at us, I can see the pure happiness in our eyes.  God is good.

We laid back down for a few minutes and talked about it.  How we really were going to be parents, and the reality that a tiny person was growing inside me.  I eventually got up and made my way to work.  I called the doctors office before I got out of my car in the parking lot, and ended up going there first to have the blood test done.  By lunch, I got a call with the official word from the doctor.  I was in fact pregnant!  
One year ago today, our lives changed forever.

Today, I'm sitting here with our beautiful baby boy playing next to me on the floor as I type this.  It's really quite amazing what a difference a year makes.

I am so very blessed.

Three Months...

Another month has come and gone, and Isaac keeps getting bigger! 

I cannot even begin to express how in love I am with this little man.  He absolutely makes me melt, and I'm so incredibly grateful for the honor of being his mama.

Alot has happened this last month!  Isaac had his first Christmas, which was so much fun!  {This one's gonna be a tad spoiled with 4 sets of grandparents, that's for sure.}  He has slept through the night {9+ hours} three times.  Hasn't happened now for about a week, but that's okay.  I'm fine with him staying little just a while longer.  We did finally move him to his own room two weeks ago, and he's done great.  Mama, on the other hand, misses having him close still.  What can I say?  I miss him when he's in the next room!

He's talking up a storm, and is the happiest boy in the mornings.  Although he always wants to get up earlier than I do, all the smiles and cooing make it well worth it.

It's so fun watching him figure things out.  He's starting to grab at his toys, and loves talking to Grover.  Cute story about his Grover doll...Jon put him on our registry, and I didn't know until later, after we got him that it was because Jon had a Grover when he was little, and loved him so much.  How sweet is that?!

Isaac's starting to grow back some hair, and I think is going to be curly.  I sure hope so.

Here's to another beautiful month under our belts!

We love you buddy boy!

Baby K'tan Review...

Remember when I had the big Baby Shower Event here on the blog back in September?

Well, the kind folks over at Baby K'tan sent me a carrier to review after BabyD arrived!

Me looking oh-so frazzled.  Isaac was about 2 weeks old when this picture was taken.  Look at him all snuggly in there!  And look at how swollen my hands still were!  Yikes!

I have to say, I did not make good enough use of this in the beginning, partially because I was scared to strap any extra weight to myself for quite some time while I recovered from my c-section. However, the days I did remember, it was a fantastic way to get some things done when Isaac just refused to let me put him down. {Or when I just couldn't tear myself away from his sweet little face!}

First impression?  I was a little worried about picking a size.  It's hard to determine what size you'll be after birth when you're a giant house of a pregnant woman who's about to pop!  Just sayin'.  I went with the medium, and it seems to be working well.

Like any wrap carrier, I had to learn how to put the Baby K'tan on, but I must say, it really is quite simple. There's no real wrapping with this carrier since it's a big loop {kinda like a figure 8}, so that makes it way easier to get on and off.

At first I was concerned that it was too tight, but Baby K'tan's helpful twitter presence assured me that it looked perfect! Besides wearing it to get things done around the house, I've also used the Baby K'tan at Target, and even across the street to have dinner with the neighbors. It's so helpful whenever you'll be standing for long periods of time. Really helps keep your back and arms from hurting!

So far, I'm loving it!

I'll be posting more about the Baby K'tan throughout Isaac's first year...stay tuned!

Baby K'tan is offering jdavissquared readers 15% off now through January 31st with coupon code BKJD15.  Valid only on full priced Baby K'tan brand items on www.babyktan.com

*Baby K'tan sent me a carrier in exchange for this review

We have a baby....

It's a Boy!  

Meet Isaac,  

formerly known as BabyD. 

Born October 21, 2012

7 lbs. 4 oz.

19.5 inches

We love him.  So much.

Full Term, This & That...

Lately, my mind is a jumble of to-do lists, daydreams, a little worry, and a whole lot of excitement.  Today marks 37 weeks....which means BabyD is officially full term!  Hooray!  This also means that we'll be meeting our little one so very soon! 

Now, if I'm still holding on three weeks from now, I may eat these words, but as of right now, I still maintain that this pregnancy has flown by.  Until just the last week or so, I've had the smoothest pregnancy I could ask for, really.  And even the last week hasn't been horrible by any stretch. 

I have noticed that the hormonal emotional "stuff" has ramped up.  I'm sort of able to cry at the drop of a hat, and my fuse is getting shorter as well.

Yesterday, my fingers kept going numb at work, which was super annoying.  The doctors office said that most likely BabyD is lying on a nerve.  I felt off all day too, and ended up cutting out a half hour early to go home and lie down.

Feeling much better this morning, and hoping it continues.

Last night I found myself in tears following an hour on hold with the cable company only to find the information I needed stuck to the side of the new router.  Ugh. 

As I type this, BabyD is kicking around in my belly...I know I'm gonna miss this.  {And, now I'm feeling those tears welling up.}  But, I can't wait to meet this little person.  To look into his/her eyes, and to be their mama.  I can't wait for the first time Jon makes BabyD crack up.  I have a feeling that's gonna happen alot, and I'm gonna love it every single time.  And, don't even get me started on Christmas.  We're gonna have a little one at Christmas!  I've dreamed of that for so long.

Life is good.  I'm nervous, but oh so grateful for this gift.  I cannot imagine what we're about to experience, and I'm determined to soak up every single drop.  

Happy Friday, a Little Anxiety and Winners Announced!

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It's Friday once again, friends!  Am I the only one who thinks the weeks are flying by?  I can't seem to keep up anymore.

Tomorrow marks one month til our due date.....how crazy is that!?  I find myself in a state of denial lately.  I can't quite seem to wrap my brain around the fact that we're having a baby, let alone that we're having it within the next few weeks!  I say to Jon at least once a day, "do you realize we're about to be parents?"  He's much more chill about it than I am, and doesn't seem quite as perplexed by it as I am.  I guess that sort of makes sense considering he doesn't have labor to look forward to.....OMG.  I have to give birth to a person.....seriously, people!  How did this happen!? 

Don't get me wrong, I'm getting so excited to meet this little person!  I just can't believe it's really real.  This thing I've been dreaming  of my whole life is about to happen.  Motherhood.  I'm gonna be someone's mom!  Sometimes I try to imagine what it will be like two months from now.  I know there's no way for me to fathom what's about to happen to my life, and my heart...but I still try.

I also find myself getting sentimental about the ending of the phase of just Jon and I.  We've dreamed of a family for so long, but I can't help but be a little sad to see our 'just us' time end.

Am I normal?  Or, is this all evidence that I'm going to be a horrible mother?  

Please reassure me.

Also, the Baby Shower Event was a huge success!  Winners have been announced on the posts!  I'm so excited to see some familiar names among the winners!  Thanks for the blog love, everyone!

I'll be contacting the winners today to get your information to pass along to our sponsors.  Hooray!

Happy Friday, friends.  Have a great weekend! 

"People who are due when you said you are are NOT that big."

Friday, I went to this little fast food mexican place for lunch with my dad and Linda.  The place has been there forever, and upon entering we were greeted by the lady behind the counter, who I swear I remember from when I was a kid.  She was probably  a teenager working there then, and has obviously made a career of it.  From here on out, we'll call her "Taco Via".

While I placed my order, Taco Via stared at my belly.  While slightly awkward, this is something I've grown increasingly accustomed to in the last few weeks.  Then she asks,

Taco Via:  "When are you due?"

Me:  "November 6th."

Taco Via:  "Wow, you're really big.  That looks like it could pop any time."

Me:  "Well, sometimes it feels like it could pop."

Taco Via:  "Sometimes when I tell people they're big, they say it's cause there are twins in there."

Me:  "There's only one in here!"

Riiiiiiight.  Now, you might be thinking that was bad.  And, quite frankly, it was.  Luckily, I was in a good mood and not about to let Taco Via make me feel bad about myself. 

We went about our way, and ate our lunch.  At some point, I got up to get a refill on my drink.  Taco Via was now by the drink station doing whatever Taco Via's do between customers.  She then engages me in conversation yet again:

Taco Via:  "So, is this your first?"

Me:  "Yes."

Taco Via:  "Cause people who are due when you said you are are NOT that big."

Me:  "Well, we're all different!"....awkwardly smiling and thinking, is anyone else catching this?!?

Taco Via:  "Sometimes if it's their second or third baby they might be, cause they haven't lost all the weight from the first one."

Me: "....., yeah?"

And then, I honestly can't remember if anything else was said.  I looked up at a woman sitting in a booth nearby who's eyes were the size of saucers.  She quickly looked away, and I made my way back to our table.  My dad immediately told me not to pay any attention to her, that she's crazy. 

By the grace of God, I was in just the right mood that afternoon, that I didn't feel hurt by any of this.  I mean, really, it was so absurd that I could only laugh.  It was as though she was reading straight out of the "What Not to Say to a Pregnant Woman Handbook".  I'm not sure you could have scripted it to be worse.

That being said, dad, Linda and I had fun coming up with all the things I could have said in response.

For instance:

"Oh, and how far along are you?"

or

 "How many babies have you had, cause I can tell you haven't lost all the weight yourself"  {Taco Via is not a lean woman.}

or

{while smiling nicely} "You're so lucky I'm not kicking your ass right now."

I think the only thing that could have made it worse is if she'd tried to go in for a belly feel.  That is probably where I would have lost it.

What would you have said to Taco Via?

Glucose Test Day....

I have my glucose test today...wish me luck!  Seriously, if I am cut off from sugar, I might die.  I've had a bit of a sweet tooth as of late!  I'm hoping that means I'm primed and ready to digest this:

I've heard varying degrees of how disgusting this is gonna be.  The people I trust most say it won't be that bad.  But, they're probably the same people who try to make me feel better and not worry about it.....I'll keep you posted!  

I took the day off work so I could sleep in, and so I could have easy access to non-sugar, non-carb foods this morning so I don't throw off my results.  I'm getting ready to make some scrambled eggs.  After the blood work, we have a sonogram!  {Hooray!}  Cannot wait to see BabyD again, and catch a glimpse of the little person who's been bouncing around in there. 

After the sono, we meet with our Doctor, so we quite literally could be there all afternoon.  Seems like we always wait forever to see her.  But, that's okay, cause she is so great, and takes her time to answer any questions.  Plus, she's probably late from delivering a baby, and someday, we'll be the one's making her late to her appointments!  :)  Jon's mom is coming along for the festivities today.  I can't even remember the last time I saw her.  Might have been when we told her we were pregnant!  So, I fully expect to have my belly molested.  ;)

I'm actually 28 weeks today....I'll try to get a belly pic later today, depending on how cute/not cute I'm feeling, and I'll plan to post a bumpdate tomorrow with the results of today and some sono pics!  Eeeee!  I'm so excited to see that little face!  :)

Have you had a glucose test?  How bad was it?

Oh, and friends, we could use some prayers.  We're full blown into discussing care for this child after it's  born.  Mostly what going back to work looks like, and how that is all going to pan out logistically.  I do have a strong sense of peace, that God will guide us in the right direction for our family, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't anxious about it.  Thanks!

On the verge of nesting....

I'll be 28 weeks pregnant tomorrow.  28!  That means, I'm officially entering my third trimester, which completely blows my mind.  I guess I expected these weeks to crawl by, but they have just flown!

With time whizzing by, I've started  a few lists of things that MUST get done before this little one makes his/her appearance.  Some things are absolute musts, like getting registered at the hospital, and others are musts in my head, but probably not mandatory, like organizing the pantry.

My etsy shop has been showing steady growth all year {which is fantastic!} but it's going to have to go on the back burner for a while.  I've had an announcement on the front page for some time warning customers that I'll be closing down around Labor Day for the remainder of 2012, reopening sometime in early 2013.  As of this moment, I have 13 piggy banks, a growth chart, and a toy box to paint......yeah.  I'm busy!  Problem is, my attention is getting pulled more and more toward nesting!  Jon and I were discussing when to close up shop over the weekend. {Oh, it also doesn't help that I'm about 1/8 inch away from not fitting in my school desk that I paint at anymore.  Belly's getting big!}  I hate to close up the shop, because I love it so much!  And, I can't help but wonder if my customers will return in the new year after I'm gone for so long.

But, I also know that I need this time before BabyD comes to prepare not only our home, but my heart.  I need time to sit and contemplate this magnificent change that is coming.
To soak in this time with my husband.
And to scrub the crap outta every inch of this house.  

I'll be making a decision on the official closing date this week.  So, if you're wanting anything from jdavissquared in the next 4-5 months, you better get on over there!  ;)

Does anyone have experience with closing shop for an extended leave?  I'd love to hear your thoughts! 

25/27 week bumpdate....

Well, folks, the belly's getting quite large around here!  I actually didn't realize quite how big I am until I uploaded these photos.  I have to say, I'm a little shocked.....

Anyway, since it's been a while since I bumpdated, I thought I'd do some photos from week 25, and 27.  {I'm 27 weeks today!}

We were in Nashville at 25 weeks, and took the opportunity to take some pictures at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel.  Probably the most picturesque background we're going to get for bump pics.

(In case you can't tell, I was sweating profusely when these were taken....it was a wee bit humid in there!)

25....

Jon took these next ones last night.  Right after he took some other not so good ones, and I told him he's the worst picture taker ever, and to take them like Amanda......yeah.  Sorry about that honey!  These turned out great!  :)

They're taken in the nursery, which is coming along quite nicely, if I do say so myself.  I thought about showing some sneak peeks here on the blog, but I think I'll wait for a big reveal.  Still lots of love to pour into that space.  

27...

So now for the big question...."How are you feeling?"

You know, I get asked that about a gazillion times a day.  

I'm feeling good!  {A week ago I was answering with "great", but I'm thinking it's more good now.}

Nothing too uncomfortable going on.  I have had a couple days where I think I'm getting Braxton Hicks...at least that's what my friends have told me is probably happening.  My belly gets really tight, and I'm not in pain, but it is uncomfortable, and makes me just want to lie down and relax.  I've also been told this could be due to some dehydration....which is probably quite likely.  Drink up!  

Other than that, I've been feeling pretty good!  It's only just occurred to me that I'm beginning  my third trimester already!  It's absolutely insane to me how fast this pregnancy is going.   I had no idea it would fly like this.  In fact, I pretty much assumed I'd feel like crap the whole time, which, thankfully, has not been the case at all.  {knock on wood} I'd say, I've had a really great pregnancy so far.  Very thankful for that.  

BabyD is a little wiggle worm, I will tell you that!  Child bounces around in there constantly some days.  For some reason every time he/she kicks my hand, it startles me.  Yes, I'm a dork.  It's just so strong!  And deliberate!  Getting stronger every day too.  According to my app, baby is weighing in at about 2 pounds this week, which means, he/she is going to just about quadruple in size over the next three months...I can only imagine how crazy the movements are going to get! 

Also, my sweet friends are planning a shower for me in September, and I'm so excited!  Cannot wait to get together with all the special ladies in my life and celebrate this little person.   

BabyD, 
I'm getting more and more excited to meet you.  I can't wait to find out who you are.  Last night your daddy and I were talking about Christmas, and how exciting it's going to be to have you here to celebrate with us.  I have a feeling every day will feel like Christmas for a while.  I can hardly wait!  
Love, 
Mama 

The time Jon painted the nursery, and then re-painted the nursery...

Jon has been chomping at the bit since we found out we're expecting to paint the baby's room. 

I knew right away that I wanted grey walls, but I had to figure out the bedding first.  Then, I couldn't find bedding I liked, so I recruited my step-mother to help me make the bedding.  Which led to having to pick out fabric, which was a whole other ordeal.  Along with first trimester yuckiness, the entire process took months. 

Needless to say, Jon's been waiting patiently the whole time to paint the room. 

Last week, I finally narrowed down the swatches, and picked a match to the grey in my bedding fabric.  Well, I narrowed it down to two....and then despite my intuition telling me to go with one, I went with the other.   {This is where I went wrong.  ALWAYS listen to your intuition!!!}

While I was having dinner with a friend last Thursday, Jon started painting. By the time I got home, he'd finished two coats on the walls and was ready to start trimming around the ceiling and baseboards.

First impression?  BLUE.

My grey was blue. 

I tried not to panic.  Maybe it was the lighting.  Perhaps it was the bright yellow still showing around the top and bottom, playing tricks on my eyes.  Surely it would look better in the morning.....

Well, in the morning, in my half asleep stupor to get out the door, I forgot to look.  But a call from Jon later confirmed my worst fear.....it did look blue. 

Friday, we discussed, and I cried.  Yes, cried!  Oh, the hormones got the best of me that day.  See, I'm not sure what it is, but there is nothing I dislike more in my home than blue anything.  {remember the whole office fiasco last year?}  I just can't handle it. 

Jon was great.  He gave me a big hug and told me that if I really wanted him to re-do it, that he would.  But I just couldn't bring myself to pull the plug.  He had been so excited, and had done such a great job, and we bought two gallons of paint!  And, not just any two gallons, two gallons with primer, just like I insisted....the expensive stuff. 

So, he started trimming.  Maybe that would really help.  We stood in the room, staring at the walls.  "If you look long enough, it does look grey!  Oh, but it looks blue over here."  Jon tried convincing me that the color changing walls were cool.  Ultimately, I wasn't having it. 

On Saturday, I sat in the room by myself, while Jon got ready to finish painting.  I finally bucked up and went to him and broke the news that I could let him finish it, but I sort of already knew I was gonna ask him to re-paint.  I just knew that if I settled, I'd still be hating it in a year, and it would bug me every day. 

He was so fantastically awesome. 

No questions asked, he went to Home Depot and got my new paint.  {the one I knew I should go with from the get-go}  And, you know what, within an hour or so, the nursery was perfect!!!  As soon as he started painting, I could tell it was going to make all the difference in the world. 

I love it!

And, I love my husband more.  He's so, so good to me! 

Lesson learned:  Always go with my gut!!!  Mama really does know best.  ;)

Do you have one color that you can't stand to have in your house?

*I just felt the need to note that I fully understand what a first world problem this was. Ultimately, just having this baby is such a gift, that what difference does the wall color make?  I am so very blessed, and grateful. 

A whole new wardrobe....

Here we are, it's Monday morning....again.  Sigh. 

But, how can I be too upset when the weekend was so great!?  We're now in the full swing of summer hours at work, which means Friday afternoons morph into another day of the weekend, which is fantastic!  This last Friday, despite the urge to take a nap, I decided to be productive. {shocker!} 

So, a little background...

I am so blessed with some amazing friends who have loaned me a TON of maternity clothes.  We're talking, I've only bought some Target maternity tanks, cause they're phenom, and some non-maternity cotton skirts, some comfy cotton shorts.....and a belly band.  Yep, I think that's it.  The rest of my closet is full, FULL of clothes, thanks to my super fantastic, amazing, generous, beautiful, sweet friends, Amber and April.  These girls seriously rock. 

Well, here's the thing, I've been shuffling Amber's maternity clothes from the spare bedroom, and working around my regular clothes, all the while being confused as to what I actually CAN wear.  Well, on Thursday, when April sent me home with 3 more bags full of maternity clothes, I knew something had to change.  Plus, Amanda's coming in just two weeks, and she's gonna need a place to sleep.  I'm guessing atop a pile of maternity clothes is not her top choice. 

Anyway, it was closet organization time!  I packed up all my regular clothes into boxes to go to the basement until after baby is here {minus my cardigans, as they'll be put to use in the fall} .  Then I tried on all the hand-me-downs, and packed up the things that already don't fit to give back to my friends.  Then, I organized my closet with the "new" clothes. 

When all was said and done, my closet is just as full as it's ever been, but everything fits!  {which is an amazing feeling when you're growing by the day.}  I am so very blessed.  I'm pretty sure I shed a hormone-laced tear over how blessed I am by my friends.  I am one lucky, lucky girl.  If I had gone out and bought all these clothes I would have spent thousands of dollars, I'm sure. 

 Sorry for the crappy iPhone pics, but I had to give you a visual...can you believe how generous my friends are?  Thanks Amber and April!!!  Love you both!

Now I'm excited to get dressed in the morning!  It's fun having a whole new wardrobe.  :)

Half Way, Baby! {20 weeks}

Can you believe it?  We are halfway through this pregnancy already!  This brings with it lots of anxiety. Only 20 weekends before baby is here....and that's if baby stays put til it's due date.  {!!!}  So much to get done, get ready and figure out.  This halfway mark also brings a ton of excitement, of course.  Only 20 weeks til we meet what is bound to be our most favorite person in the whole world!

This week:  

We had our 20 week sonogram!  We resisted the urge to find out baby's gender.  {I was so scared that we might accidently catch a glimpse of the goods, but most of the time I had no idea what I was looking at!  Ha!}

Baby looks perfect!  Doctor was very pleased with all the measurements and such.  Sigh of relief! {I wasn't worried that anything was wrong, but it's always good to hear its' good!}

I do have another sonogram scheduled in 8 weeks to check the position of my, *ahem*, placenta.  Apparently, mine is riding a little low at the moment.  The doctor was not at all worried about it, but it's the kind of thing you re-check just to be sure, I guess.  She seemed confident that it will move up as my belly expands.  The good news is, we'll get to see baby again in 8 weeks.  :)

I've been feeling really great!  That being said, I've noticed just within the last few days it's starting to get more difficult to do things like bend over, and get up from a seated position.  I'm also still battling the swelling.....not surprising with the rising temps.  I bought a wrist brace yesterday to help with the pain I've been having from swelling/sleeping funny/ possible carpel tunnel.  It helped alot just wearing it to sleep last night! 

Still powering through watermelon.  

Less heartburn overall.  {knock on wood}

I framed baby's profile, so we have our first official baby picture displayed on the mantle.  Swoon.  :)

So happy.

Love, love.  

p.s.  I've read that some people don't like seeing other's sonogram photos posted online.  Something about not wanting to see other people's uteruses.  If this offends you, I'm sorry. get over yourself.  That is all.  

19 weeks...

I've been less than great at taking great bump photos {like I had planned} and even worse at posting updates, but I figure, better late than never, and better done than perfect!

I can't believe I'm almost halfway through this pregnancy!  I had my fourth "girl" dream last night.  Not once have I dreamed of a boy, although Jon is convinced we're having a son.  We shall see!

Can't wait til next week when we'll get to see baby at our 20 week sonogram!  {Although, we won't be finding out the sex....we're going for the BIG surprise!}

17 weeks....

How Far Along:  Tuesday marked 17 weeks into this pregnancy, which blows my mind!  It seriously is going so fast!

How am I feeling?:  Good.  I've been tired lately, but my schedule at work changed too, and I've been getting up an hour earlier than usual, so I'm hoping it has more to do with that than actual pregnancy fatigue.  Also, I'm feeling super out of shape!  I suppose that can be expected when your uterus is the size of a cantaloupe.  I'm actually surprised at how much I feel restricted already.  It's hard to bend over, shave my legs, paint my toenails already.  This is gonna get interesting, folks!  Also, we went on a walk last night. A WALK.  Mind you, we maybe went 1.5 miles, probably more like 1 mile, and I was exhausted!  My left butt cheek was cramping and I was slightly out of breath.  Again, this is gonna get ugly....I just know it!  


Movement:  I think I've been feeling some "quickening" but nothing distinguishable yet.  I can't wait!


Sleep:  Oh boy. My dreams have picked up again.  Night before last I had a very disturbing, sad dream that I'm not even going to go into here.  Let's just say there was death, and mourning, and it was very sad!  Last night was much more hilarious, and involved ultrasounds where I forgot to tell them I didn't want to know the gender, some not so nice old neighbors and their recently {in my dream} out of the closet 10 year old, a medical professional showing off her pregnancy skin flap and massive stretch marks, and waiting for coffee at Starbucks.  All in all, pregnancy dreams are quite entertaining!


Cravings:  Carbs, carbs, carbs


Food Aversions: At one point this week I thought veggies were back on, but they're not.  Still can't do salads, which makes me a sad panda.  :(  But, I've been more than making up for it with fruits!


Best Moment this week:  Realizing that my belly looks more like a baby bump and less like I ate too many enchiladas.  {documented with bad iPhone photo above.}  I've also been so enamored with my husband this week.  He's so, so good to me, and I love him so much!  I can't imagine experiencing this with anyone else.  I just want to steal him away all to myself!  

A few fun finds....

I had a moment last night where it hit me....WE'RE HAVING A BABY!  That's crazy.  I mean, logically, I know that I'm pregnant.  I've seen the tests, and heard the heartbeat, but I think it's still soaking in emotionally.  Something strange happens when you spend years hoping for a baby. When it finally happens, your heart takes a while to open up to it.  I've guarded myself so tightly, that the walls are still coming down.

Every once in a while it hits me, and I just can't believe that a person is growing inside of me. That they're gonna come out at some point {I'm trying not to even think about what that will be like!} and they're gonna live with us, and I'm no doubt going to think they're the best person I've ever known.  It seriously blows my mind!

That being said, I find myself more and more daydreaming about what our little one will be like.  Wondering what exactly it will feel like to hold them in my arms.....to watch Jon hold them in his.  Oh, man.  This is gonna be pretty amazing.

With that in mind, here are a few of my "fun finds" for the week....

I must have a print like this for the nursery....

Baby Nursery Poster by happydeliveries on Etsy

Love this sweet pendant....however frivolous it is, because you'd really only be able to wear it til you deliver, lest set yourself up for the "are you pregnant?" question that no non-pregnant woman wants to hear...But, what a great keepsake it would make!!!

Due in November Maternity Necklace by maureenmae on Etsy

I love this cute little wooden phone!  I have serious fears of handing over my iPhone to a small child {plus, I've heard alot about how damaging that can be to their development}  This seems like a cute, chew-friendly alternative...

Wood Baby Toy Cellphone by Tyson and Rachael on Etsy

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I am linking up to Yes, Teacher's Tickle me Tuesday post. Hop over and check out the other great finds!