Week 30 Survey

Sooo....we are definitely starting to get into the countdown! Only 10 weeks left till my "due date"! But, as many mothers know, she will come out when she is ready!!!




How far along?: 30 weeks
•Total weight gain: I think around 25 lbs!!!
•How big is baby?: About 3 pounds, and around 16 inches....so the readings say!!
•Maternity clothes?: Lots, including some button ups outa the hubs closet!!
•Stretch marks?: Still in spots that no one will see...well except for those in the delivery room!!
•Sleep?: hmm...it's getting harder and harder! I have found myself getting tired more throughout the day again, like the first trimester! So I have gone bck into napping atleast once a day!
•Best moment this week?: Every moment is a good moment!!
•Movement?: tons, she is really starting to get in a routine though!!! haahaa
•Food cravings?: I think I am the only pregnant woman that craves carrots and salad! I could sit and eat lettuce and veggies all day long!
•Labor signs?: Pretty sure I am starting to notice my Braxton Hicks, but no labor signs!!
•Belly button in or out?: almost completely out.
•What I miss: Being able to sit or stand for any length of time. Even if we go out to eat or over to a friends I find myself uncomfortable in 30 mionutes, and since you can't lay down in a booth at a restaurant I end up shifting around, a lot!
•Milestone: I don't know if it's a milestone, but I was out shopping the other day and found a pack n play, swing, and highchair for an amazing deal!! Our home is finally starting to look like a baby lives here!!!

Giveaway!!!

I know there are a LOT of blogging giveaways, but I always try to post Britney's. ( I mean let's face it, the girl has amazing taste!!) Brit and I met at GSA the summer before our highschool senior year, and all of her blogging has really helped to get me through my first pregnancy....Thanks "Bertany"!! So, don't just check out her contest at http://britsreviews.blogspot.com/ but make sure you become a follower of http://daveandbritplusone.blogspot.com !!! Happy blogging!!

My Obsession with clothes....for Lena!!!

So, while my wonderful husband is busy painting our hallway bathroom downstairs, I thought I would venture into the world of baby clothes...aka my new obsession. I can't even begin to tell you all how many outfits Lena already has. Between my mother, Aunt, and cousin Nadina I have a feeling she will be set until her second birthday! I wanted to share with you all some of my favorite stores, some of the outfits she has gotten, and those still on my wish list! So sit back, and be prepared to go "awww" a lot!!








This outfit is from labellaflorachildrensboutique.com!! This website has some of the most adorable outfits! I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this one, and have debated buying it for Lena's coming home outfit!!





This too if from LaBella Flora!!!







I am absolutely in LOVE with Janie and Jack!! If you are a mommy (to be) you must check this store out! Most of Lena's wardrobe consists of dresses from this little childrens store!! A lot of their clothes have that vintage feel, which I absolutely adore! This little jumper was purchased for her from my mom and dad for Christmas this next season!! She also has the socks, shoes, beret, and onesie to match! Too cute!!!





I bought Lena Belle the cutest little bathing suit a few months back when I was in Janie and Jack's shopping their sale for fall clothing!! It's not like this one (also a heartbreaker) but instead is all white with the most adorable ruffing on her bottom!! I will be sure to take pics of her in it for your "awwing pleasure"!!







This is from Janie and Jack's new "Little Valentine" collection. Lena has an outfit similiar to this one, only it is covered in poodles and the Eiffel Tower. She also has the stuffed poodle toy to match!!




The biggest tip I can give to mommies and those to be is to shop out of season!! Luckily we have had many babies in my family, so I know what size to expect her in during each time of the year. With that information I have already been able to purchase her halloween/fall outfits, and those for Christmas...summer....etc etc!! Because of this we have been able to save a TON of money on clothing that I am positive she will wear only once, twice if lucky!!!

The Power of Prayer!

Afternoon blogging world! I wanted to take a moment today and ask for each of you to remember a friend of mine. Her name is Stephanie, and for privacy purposes I will keep her last name off!! Steph' and I are both around 30 weeks pregnant and last Thursday her water broke. Her and her little girl Kayleigh are doing fine. The doctors have given Kayleigh meds to help her lungs and all progress and grow and are keeping Stephanie in the hospital until she delivers. I can not even begin to imagine what she has and is going through, it makes my heart hurt. I truly do believe in the power of prayer....if used in the right way. So today I am asking you all to remember her in your prayers and thoughts!! If you realize it or not, we will all be in need of powerful prayer at some point in our lives, so lets not forget to remember!!! Much love!

"Becoming Mommy!

So, Josh and I have decided to attempt to meet for lunch atleast once a week. This became my realization after noticing that my hormones were taking a dramatic turn, and any excuse to get up and get out was needed. Planning this lunch dates, can however be hard. Josh works about 30 minutes from home at Duke Energy, and is often visited by vendors during the day that take him to lunch. Luckily, though, our first lunch date turned out to be successful!! We met at Panera, yummy, where I had an amazing Greek Salad and was unable to finish my Cheddar and Broccoli Soup. Any other moms notice that even though they may be starving, all the extra goodiness inside is preventing your ability to eat...a lot?? Well I have!! And besides having HORRIBLE acid reflux (which Dr. Moon associates to my occasional quessiness) I have decided that my lack of room is causing some sickness as well. For this I am trying to eat smaller meals, and snack more throughout the day to prevent hunger. For me, this can be hard. I'm not a snacker at all and usually only eat when I am really VERY hungry, but I am managing!

Ok, so after that off track rant, back to my lunch date. We actually were able to get a lot accomplished. We have scheduled a meeting with a lawyer Tuesday night to get our will in order. Depressing, I know, but it's reassuring knowing that if anything were to happen to us, Lena would be taken care of without question!! We were also able to sort through our taxes....haha boring date conversation, I know!! But, needless to say, I left lunch feeling very accomplished!!

After lunch I headed over to Target to work a little on our registry, and then stopped by TJMaxx. I had planned on getting Billie, one of Josh's vendors, outfits for her new twin grandbaby girls. But, of course I found sutff for Lena!! I ended up purchasing a swing, identical to the one I had registered for at a third of the price, and found a highchair, and pack n play. I called Josh to have him stop by and look at them on his way home from work, and if he too liked them, I told him to go ahead and pick them up. Needless to say we ended up with all three pieces, for what pack n play we originally registered for costs!!! I am a sucker for a deal, and get easily excited!!

After about 45 minutes of Josh's inappropriate use of words and breaking a sweat, he finally took my advice and began reading directions!!! About 20 minutes later we had all three put together and running!! It's soo exciting having a house that looks like a baby lives in it now!! Definitely a reality check!!!

Hopefully I can find my camera later and share pics of all of her goodies thus far with you all!! Hope everyone has an amazing day and happy blogging!!!

Survey Week 29

How far along?: 29 weeks
•Total weight gain: Over 20 lbs now!! Haha you know it's bad when your doctor walks in and the first thing he says to you is, "I see you packed on a few pounds over the holidays" haha
•How big is baby?: Big enough to pack a great punch!!
•Maternity clothes?: Every moment of every day!!
•Stretch marks?: A few on my thighs and booty!!
•Sleep?: Some!! I have to wake up and turn over every hour or so, and still lots of peeing going on!! But it's managable!
•Best moment this week?: Noticing that my little ray of sunshine is really getting stronger!
•Movement?: Painfully yes!! haahaa
•Food cravings?: I have really been wanting some donuts!!Unfortunately, I promised myself that after my apparent gorging over the holidays at home I was going to cut back on the sweets!!
•Labor signs?: Nopers!!
•Belly button in or out?: half in half out.
•What I miss: My ability to clean without taking a break. Vacuuming wears me out so much that I have to sit down in between most rooms! And by the time I have the energy to get back up, I don't want to clean anymore!
•Milestone: We go Little Lena's bedroom painted and furniture ordered!!! Hopefully she comes out a girl, or a little boy that really enjoys the color pink!!!

Taking a Break....

Pretty sure if Josh caught me on here I would get "the look"!! We have been working this week on getting our upstairs done, and today spent the majority of it painting Little Lena's room. I really hope she comes out a girl, or a boy that doesn't mind pink!!! Right now Josh is busy marking lines on our master bath, we are painting it in stripes. Hopefully we will get that finished by the end of the night, and can move onto our sitting room/office and master bedroom tomorrow!! Once it's all painted I will make sure to share photos!! You will have to wait on Lena's room though, we don't have her furniture in! But, I must say that I am very jealous of the way it's all turning out!! It's going to be such a little girly girl room!! I hope she enjoys it as much as we do right now!! Well, my break time is up, and I hear the hubs coming!! Happy blogging!