Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

 

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I'm signing off to enjoy this long weekend-which involves lots of relaxing, sunning, and hanging out with friends! I hope yours does too! 

Current Obsessions

As my due date approaches I start thinking about all the things I want to buy for ME!  If you've been reading this blog for awhile you know that I LOVE shopping and while I've still gotten to "shop" while I've been pregnant buying maternity clothes is not fun, its more of a neccesity.

Here are some things I have my eye on this summer:

Rachel Ruddick East West Shopper

 $380.00

Even though I will probably be carrying a diaper bag all summer I think this would be a great summer tote.   I'm really into nude and white totes right now 

Zinke Zoe Dress in Orchid Chevron

$211.00

I know like 100 bloggers have posted this dress but I'm obsessed! I think the loose flowy material would be great post baby. I have a few weddings this summer so I'm considering picking it up as a treat 

Gap Flutter Sleeve Dress

on sale for $40.99

This dress looks nice and comfortable with plenty of stretch to accommodate my post baby body- I think it would be great for dressing up or down depending on what I'm up to. 

J.Crew Whisper Gauze Grecian Tunic

$59.50

We are headed to the beach in August and I'm in desperate need of some new beach cover ups.  I'm completely obsessed with this one- I love it in the neon rose and navy 

Gap Printed Canvas Tote 

$39.95

I'm in need of a new pool/beach bag this summer and I think this one would be perfect.  It's lightweight but looks like it would be big enough to hold everything I need to carry with me

 

 

 

What's on your summer wish list this year?   

35 Weeks!

These are awful and crooked and my bump looks gigantic- my apologies I was in a huge hurry today.
I'm also rocking a pre-baby shirt because 80 degrees here with full humidity so I needed something for work that I wouldn't die in. 

How Far Along:  

  35 weeks 3 days- less than 5 weeks or 32 days!

 

Baby Size:  

Large cantaloupe- approx 19-22 in long and around 5-6lbs

 

Total weight gain/loss:  

Fluctuating around 30-33lbs   

 

Exercise: 

I'm still walking 1-2 miles every day and trying to get a long one in on the weekends. If Layla wasn't a crazy energy filled 9 month old puppy I'm not sure I would be doing this so I thank her for forcing me to walk this much! I think the walking is helping with my swelling, my mood, and my sanity! I plan to keep it up as long as I possibly can. 

 

Maternity Clothes: 

Yes probably 90% of the time- I can still wear non maternity dresses and yoga pants 

 

Stretch Marks:

So far so good, I'm getting nervous for these last few weeks though

 

Sleep: 

 I'm still not a fan of sleeping but I think my body is starting to adjust to the lack of sleep.  I am usually up at least 2-3 times to use the bathroom and then I probably wake up another 2-3 times to change sides because my hips hurt so much.    

 

Best Moment of the Week: 

 I can't think of one thing in particular but I'm just trying to enjoy these last few weeks of pregnancy and my life as I know it.  I know it's all going to change soon and in some ways I think I'm going to miss feeling Baby Boy's movements.    

 

Miss Anything: 

 Just the usual: pre-baby body, alcohol, and raw tuna 

 

Movement: 

Yes lots of large movements- I think he's starting to run out of room in there 

 

Food Cravings: 

I still like hot and spicy but nothing I'm really craving and have to have.  I am actually sick of ice cream- I NEVER thought I would say that but I'm not in the mood for it at all.

 

Symptoms: 

-Sore hips

-can't tie my shoes without sitting down

-heartburn/indigestion

-getting hot easily- so happy I'm due in June- I feel for all you August and September mamas- I'm not sure I could make it through the summer heat

-a huge belly that gets in the way of everything 

- my swelling has been really good the past week- I've barely had any.  I'm not sure if it's all the walking or my diet but either way I'll take it

-my Mom thinks my belly has dropped a bit- not all the way but she says it looks much lower than it has

Anything making your queasy or sick: 
Nothing in particular but my heartburn has been bad- even my prenatal vitamins are giving me heartburn

 

Have you started to show yet: 

Yes 

 

Gender:

Boy!

 

Labor Signs: 

Nope 

 

Belly Button- In or Out?:

It's pretty much flattened out- I don't think it's going to pop out though 

 

Wedding Rings- On or Off?:

On

 

Happy or Moody?:

Feeling pretty good this week. I've barely had any swelling so I'm not feeling too uncomfortable which is nice.  I've been feeling really good after my walks and I've stopped my ice cream habit which I think is helping. 

 

Looking forward to:

  Putting the final touches on the nursery!  I'm waiting on some stuff I've ordered and I picked up a bunch of things this week. I can't wait until it's complete. 

Life Recap

Over the weekend we celebrated a big day for our family: Kyle's MBA Graduation!!  I think there was a point where K (and me) were pretty sure his MBA program would never end as the nights and months dragged on but it's now finally over.   

I am so incredibly proud of his accomplishment and I can't even begin to fathom how he held it together the past 3 years and especially these past 8 months with a crazy pregnant wife.  

Georgetown is such a pretty campus in DC

The graduation took place right on the lawn of Healy Hall.   We couldn't have asked for a prettier day but I will say sitting in the sun in 80 degree weather was HOT!

They provided us with fans which was nice to try to cool off with.

With the graduate!

We followed up graduation with lunch at Bandolero in Georgetown.  It's a small plates Mexican restaurant and it was so good! It was our first time there but I would definitely go back again. 

Then I dragged Kyle to Dean and Deluca so I could have my favorite Smores bar- so dangerously delicious!!  It's totally worth it's ridiculous price tag of $5

We had a fence installed last week and it's perfect! I think it adds so much to our house and Layla is loving the opportunity to run free.

 

 

We also put together all of our baby items and set them up around the house.  We wanted to get this done sooner rather than later so that Layla would be used to the new "furniture" and "toys".  So far it's been successful and she hasn't had any interest in them.   I will even turn the swing on and play music and she still has no interest.   I know this might change when Baby Boy is here but for now I think it's a good sign.

Someone sent us a wagon so Kyle went ahead and put it together.  It was not easy to put together but it's so cute and can't wait until Baby Boy is old enough to take walks in it. 

Only 5 more weeks until my due date!  The countdown is really on!

Shits Getting Real

You guys I have been the worst blogger lately.   I want to blog, I have about 100 things I want to tell you but I'm either too tired to write or I sit down to write and I can't remember anything I want to say. 
I love this little baby boy to death but he is stealing ALL of my energy and brain cells.  I pretty much need a nap by 4pm every day and I CANNOT REMEMBER  ANYTHING.
It's getting bad. 
- I made an appointment to meet with a client tonight at 6pm, well I'm supposed to be picking up my mother in law from the train station at 6pm- whoops! (Thankfully Kyle is going to pick her up)

- A co-worker asked me if I was free this Friday for lunch and to go over stuff and I said oh yeah it's  free day. Well it's not, tomorrow is Kyle's MBA graduation at 12:30pm- which is why my mother in law is coming into town yet somehow I can't keep track of these important details!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!  I hate feeling so out of control. I put things in my calendar but I'm pretty sure I need a reminder for my reminder to check my calendar. 

I'm thinking it might have to do with the fact that May felt so far away and now suddenly we're half way through it and I'm starting to panic.  My brain is running in a million circles.

Shits getting real.    My due date is less than 6 weeks away.  While I feel prepared to have this baby ie- I have a crib, a swing, diapers, clothes, bottles, baby books etc.   I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared for how much my life is going to change.  I start to doubt myself. 
Don't get me wrong I am so excited for this next chapter and feel so incredibly blessed but it's little things like I will no longer be able to run to Target for a quick trip if I'm out of bread or I can't just meet friends for drinks and dinner after work or the fact that he's going to need to be feed, dressed, nurtured, loved, and cared for every day for the REST OF HIS LIFE!!!!  

That's a lot of responsiblity.   Raising a human is terrifying.  Shouldn't I have to pass a national exam or something to see if I'm actually prepared to handle this?! 

Sorry guys I just had to vent for a minute.  Anyone else feel this way or have felt this way?   

TGIF: Random thoughts, Giveaway Winners, and a Discount Code

TGIF.  It's Friday and the weather is saying sunny and 82 today which is so nice after a week full of rain.

I am in LOVE with this Lilly tunic and considering treating myself as a post baby gift to wear this summer: (I cannot wait to wear real clothes again!!)

 Sarasota Tunic

I did pick up this J.Crew hat to wear with my new black maternity bathing suit:

Stripe Straw Hat

I have the 3 winners from the Prissy's Ponytails Giveaway!!   I have emailed all of you with instructions on what to do next. 

Jamie

May 2, 2013 at 1:19 PM

I like the gray glitter pack!

Solarride  

May 3, 2013 at 10:45 AM

I <3 the Sherbert Pack! Adorable colors :>

kate 

May 6, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Love them all! Especially the grey glitter pack.

For anyone who didn't win my sister is offering FREE SHIPPING for her Etsy shop, Prissy's Ponytails, with the coupon code ECCHIC.
The free shipping offer is vaild through May 18th.

Here are some fun spring/summer ones she has available:

Pretty in Pink Pack

The Rainbow Pack

 The Spring Pastel Pack

If you're local you may love some of the sports packs she's created :)

The Baltimore Football Pack

The Baltimore Baseball Pack

 The DC Football Pack

33 Weeks!

 

How Far Along:  

  33 weeks 3 days- less than 7 weeks or 46 days to go! 

 

Baby Size:  

Pineapple- approx 19 in long and around 4.5lbs

 

Total weight gain/loss:  

Holding steady this week at 29lbs  

 

Exercise: 

Walking 1-2 miles every day and then 3-5 miles on each weekend day

 

Maternity Clothes: 

Yes probably 90% of the time- I can still wear non maternity dresses and yoga pants 

 

Stretch Marks:

No and hoping it stays that way! 

 

Sleep: 

 I still hate sleeping.   

 

Best Moment of the Week: 

Starting to open and try out some of our new baby gadgets- as I keep calling them.  I opened the infant car seat last night and I'm not sure how I'm going to carry it with a baby in it- it's already so heavy! I guess I'll get some killer bicep muscles

 

Miss Anything: 

 Just the usual: pre-baby body, alcohol, and raw tuna 

 

Movement: 

Yes it's starting to feel like there are gymnastics or a boxing match going on in there 

 

Food Cravings: 

Still loving ice cream and anything hot and spicy

 

 

Symptoms: 

Sore hips, can't tie my shoes without sitting down, heartburn/indigestion, swelling feet, starting to get uncomfortable

Anything making your queasy or sick: 

Not this week

 

Have you started to show yet: 

Yes 

 

Gender:

Boy!

 

Labor Signs: 

Nope 

 

Belly Button- In or Out?:

It's barely in! 

 

Wedding Rings- On or Off?:

On

 

Happy or Moody?:

I have to admit I've been so moody lately- I'm not sure why but I have a really short fuse and just can't handle dealing with people.   I think it's the lack of sleep and getting uncomfortable in general along with starting to get nervous about delivery and having a baby! Hoping this will pass soon

 

Looking forward to:

  Hospital tour tomorrow night- I'm hoping that will help ease some of my fears and tensions!