21 weeks pregnant!

I'm back! I took a little hiatus, it has been crazy busy around here lately. And I'm growing steadily :)

I may or may not be eating candy as I type.... after I just finished a plate of peppered tomatoes. This is my pregnancy in a nutshell.

I am now just shy of 22 weeks pregnant, and feeling every inch of it. I am still at my starting weight, I went down the first few weeks of pregnancy and now am back at my start weight. I went to see my doctor today and she reassured me that I was okay at this weight and I only have to gain another two by next month.... I am sure I can make that happen :)

We found out.... we are having a boy!! I am so excited, we all are. And I've already started on the nursery. We don't have much but it is getting there and I can't wait to show you guys when it is all done!

Last week I finally had to slow down my workouts and I took a week off, and this week I've been trying to stay busy while being smart about what I'm doing, I am finally seeing my limitations. I try to remind myself that I only have 4.5 months to go (or less) before I can bet back to my old self... or better!

Next week I go in for more set measurements and hopefully my due date (officially) today she let know that he might be here a little sooner than expected but I don't want to get my hopes up yet....

Our Summer is already booking up and I can't wait to see how it all goes, I love how fun it already has been... I'm just hoping that I can keep up!

21 weeks pregnant!

Week 17. Pregnancy Real Life Realizations.

I am almost half way done with my pregnancy, even though it feels like I have a LONG way to go. And I do. but at least I am a few short weeks away from my halfway mark. That means something to me... especially with how I've been feeling lately....

I've learned a lot about the body and how it changes during pregnancy.... so many changes.... so much:

1. Case in point, at this moment I NEED a brownie... like it's not even funny. I am tempted to wake Mini up and take her to the store so I can get a brownie. Because I need it THAT BAD. 

2. I am more excited about my pregnancy pillow coming in than anything else in my life right now.... like tracking it's shipping at this moment, excited. 

3. I went to Wal-mart (ugh) and bought those stretchy ho-y neon color bras ($4.97 each) and I'm not afraid to say they are making my day.... at this point in pregnancy boobs are gross and I'm sick of buying $80 bras every two weeks.... because they are ugly... and gross.... just like pregnancy boobs. #granniebrastatus

4. Sometimes you drive far distances for food that you would never normally eat/drive to get. I'm not ashamed.

5. I wear slippers in public. No, I'm not lying. I own about 4 different pairs and they all have sole bottoms (like shoes) but they're slippers... and I wear them in public. It's embarrassing...and somewhat gross... but my feet enjoy it. And really, I don't mind the judgment, I'm swollen and nasty all over. Pregnancy... it's sexy. Super sexy.

6. I probably hate you at some point during the day if I know you.... No, you didn't do anything... I'm just mad, and at that moment I'm mad at you. Don't try to fix it. Don't try to make me happy... It will probably make me more annoyed... wait ten minutes, it'll change. And then I will love you again.

7. If something doesn't hold my attention within ten minutes, I will fall asleep. Sitting up, laying down, standing... It doesn't matter, I will pass out.

8. Yoga pants. I have about 10-50 pairs, there is no such thing as to many during pregnancy....

9. Self-tanner makes me happy. Being pale is super depressing when you're roly poly...

10. Number one thing that I have learned so far, Never... never... go to a pound, rescue, pet store, when you are pregnant. You will adopt everything. EVERYTHING. And if you are married to a man like Mr. S, he probably will hardly say no, which means your house will become a barn.... and then you will, at some point, during your constant exhaustion completely regret your decision. (At which point certain people will say, "I told you so" and they will be right). 

Well, Saturday we find out the gender... and I can't wait to share with you all!! Happy Thursday!

All they are good for these days.... Cupholder status. :)

The Bump came out last weekend!

Baby Bear.

I feel like nicknames just come to people.... When I was pregnant with Mini I called her Monkey :) And then later Babylove... but with this one I just couldn't think of anything and then last night it came to me... Baby Bear. It will probably change if I find out that Baby Bear is a girl then that will probably change...but I'm pretty sure it's a boy. I already started purchasing items for the nursery and I love them. I started with a deer theme, and I decided I wanted to roll in some bear accents as well. I started to shop around and found these images and I love them... I am so indecisive, which means it will definitely take time for this nursery to come together. But I am enjoying the process. I have narrowed down the cribs, the glider/rocker, and the colors for the room. Other than that it is a blank canvas!

• Bear Art:

 

• Deer Art:

 

 Today I'm trying out BareMinerals lipstick and so far I am loving it!

Monday Ramblings....

Our past few days:

Mini is sick and it's devastating. I think that for any parent one of the worst feelings is seeing your child sick and knowing there isn't anything you can do personally to fix it minus medicine, love, and liquids (in Mini's case). I feel like no matter what her health status is though she always does/says something adorable. Yesterday after she woke up from her second nap she was devastated, on the verge of tears and I asked her what was wrong... she said, "We I'm sick and then I saw THIS happened!" and she pointed to her arm officially in tears at this point.... she had sheet indention's on her skin from her nap :) I reassured her it would be fine and she went back to bed, relieved. Life is rough when you are six... especially when you are six and sick.

There are moments, I believe, when you are with your significant other and they say something that reminds you how much they just get you...

Last night I had one of those moments... Mr. S and I were watching Walking Dead (my unabashed TV addiction) I am still upset about last week... as would anyone that watched it and has a heart would be. I looked at Mr. S and said, "I wonder how many people are going to name their children Mika this year after that episode." And him, without missing a beat asked, "So you want to name this one Mika if it's a girl?" He knows me.... he gets me :) Of course I'm pretty sure this is a boy and I wouldn't do that too him.... Although it could be a second middle name...right? 

 I am feeling under the weather as well, and it's not fun at all. Such a sucky way to start our Spring Break, but at least I'm able to snuggle this sick cutie and work on things from bed... because that is about all I have energy for.

Happy Monday, hope you all are super healthy! 

My honey experienced Ikea for the first time (because I was craving Swedish meatballs :))

I'm testing out the NYX Butter Glosses and so far they are amazing!

15 Weeks Update!

I probably will be waiting to do another update until we do our Gender reveal so this is the last one for the next two-three weeks. I am getting so excited knowing that I am a week away from being 4 months pregnant, I love knowing by Easter I will be at my halfway mark.... I really want to meet this kiddo, not that I'm impatient or anything.

Whether I liked it  or not this baby has been drastically changing my diet, week by week. I haven't been able to handle my nasty snacking/dining habits like I used to be able too. This baby really likes clean eating more than I do... and though I sneak in pizza as much as I can, I suffer after it... every time, it really makes me think twice before I consume items now. 

I didn't get to post yesterday because I became an aunt again yesterday so I was away from my computer and I don't feel bad about it at all :)

My bump is still at bay, though my Hubby likes to remind me constantly that I'm going to get big... very soon... (not something any preggo wants to be reminded of ;), I know that he is right and I have tried to find clothing that I can wear this summer that won't annoy me too much. After I finish my wish list of pregnant wear I will be posting that for all those fellow moms that get to suffer through the summer round and in charge. 

~15 WEEKS~

How far along am I: 15 weeks (two weeks away from finding out the gender!!)

Gender Prediction: Boy

Weight Gain: (Lost 7 lbs)

What I'm wearing: My normal clothes still, thank goodness!

Stretch Marks: None 

Belly Button, in or out: In

Sleep: I am sleeping everywhere, but I feel rested and more energetic now

Missing Something? I am not missing so much as excited about this summer and Break with Mini

Movement: I have been feeling a lot of flutters! The Dr said because of my lack of weight gain in my stomach I would be able to feel the baby sooner than last time.

Cravings: Salty everything and lots of veggies!!

Sick? Only if I consume too much sugar (getting tested for hypoglycemia next visit)

Looking Forward To: Our 3D/4D gender ultrasound!!

Favorites Last Week: Getting Mini's progress report card, and seeing how well she is doing! 

Have a great weekend! Next week I am going to be posting some of my workout for my preggo and non-preggo's out there! (It's nothing fancy but I thought I would share!)

My week. My Peeps. My Nephew. Makeup Fun.

Rambling Wednesday.

I'm almost 15 weeks... and I feel the second trimester kicking in. The idea of cleaning finally isn't overwhelming anymore, I woke up to a clean house today for the first time in a while (usually I clean during the day and then have no energy to pick up before bed, which was so not me pre-pregnancy) but today everything is already done, and I'm so happy. I had a visit from the bump fairy this weekend and I thought it was here to stay but I think most of it was sodium/water retention due to my weekend cravings :) The bump has gone again for the most part, and I'm okay with that. My bump didn't make it's appearance till 20 weeks last time and I would love that to be the case this time around, especially due to the fact that this time around I am really focusing one my fitness more than before. I am still down 7 pounds from what I was when I found out I was pregnant and I know that in the next few weeks I will start to put the pounds on, so I am preparing myself for that.... as much as anyone can :)

We find out the gender of the baby in about two weeks...and I am so excited and I cannot wait to announce it! And we will be doing an adorable gender reveal picture, because it is kind of a must.... right?? 

I will be doing a 15 week update, and a makeup review this week.... so though this a ramble post there is more to come this week. (My computer stopped working last week, it was devastating... it's all better now for the time being.)

Happenings going on this week: 

Painting the house, 14 week update, Mini being adorable, New foundation love.

 

 Have a great Wednesday! Makeup update tomorrow!

Diaper Bag lust list 2014

I figured I would knock a few items off my list over the next few weeks (must list for the baby) so bear with me. Today, this week, I am checking out diaper bags. Is it just me or did they get a lot cooler over the past few years?? I haven't been able to narrow down to what I want yet, but I figured once we found out what we are having I'll be able to figure it out accordingly. For now here are my top picks:

Happy Monday! 

After our ultrasound last week... we were just a little excited. Can you tell?