Easter & Things 2016

It is mind blowing that this will be the last Easter with just us two.  I can't even imagine what next year will look like having a 10ish month old crawling around after dogs that are busily searching out stuffed bunnies or chicks not meant for them.  

Maternity Tunic HERE // Maternity Jeans HERE

Until June I'm determined to enjoy every minute of the last few weeks with just us two (helloo date nights), & get ready as much as possible to add that sweet bundle of joy to the mix.  Which means time to start setting up the nursery (squeels of delight as I'm writing this) & stock the freezer with pre-made meals (less squeels, but still fun) & maternity photos (which I've been dreaming more & more of these past couple weeks).  

That said, I am head over heels for THIS romper which is the first piece of clothing I've picked up for baby.  We're blessed with a few wonderful friends that have gifted us with the most adorable onsies & swaddlers that his big closet is already starting to look less empty.  But starting this week I'm gathering 1-2 things on each grocery trip so there won't be too massive of a haul at the end.  This week it was baby powder & THESE first year belly stickers (aren't they adorable??).  

28 Weeks

Top, Not Maternity, Local T.J.Maxx Find // Maternity Capri Pants SIMILAR HERE

How far along? 28 Weeks

Fruit Size: Eggplant

Nickname this week: Little Guy

Total weight gain/loss: +18 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes (minus this striped sweater which I just dug out of the closet, score!)

Stretch marks? Yes
Belly button in or out? Out

Wedding ring on or off? Off, it's the craziest thing.  My fingers don't look swollen but unless it's cold outside the rings are tight??

Sleep: What sleep?  I'd been up since 4am in this photo & made 2 bathroom runs before that.

Favorite thing this week: Starting to really plan out the nursery & gather a few things.

Miss anything? Anything with red sauce, hello acid reflex.

Movement: Kicks have officially gone from cute little taps to karate class.

Food Cravings: Sweets, ALL THE TIME

Pregnancy Symptoms: Sciatic nerve pain has been really bad this week but trying to stretch more & walking helps.

Have you started to show? Yes

Gender: Boy

Happy or moody? Sleepy
Looking forward to: Hospital tour tonight & scouring the internet for a couple sundresses to get me through Spring.  I saved a few fun (& affordable) finds HERE, check them out & share your own with us below!   

Babymoon Fun

Over the past couple of weeks our little guy has gone from sweet taps to kicking up a storm day & night (still cute, but mixed with a bit more of ouch ouch those are my ribs).  Working from home throughout my entire pregnancy has been a life saver, from those first nausea filled days to sleepy mornings now I couldn't feel more blessed to have our home business.  Plus lets be honest, wearing leggings every day & sitting on an exercise ball instead of a chair is the best thing since sliced bread.

Anyways, we had some bump inspiration crossed over into the shop & though I usually don't share our products here on the blog I had to post this one.  Hubs & I aren't doing the traditional babymoon, but instead are planning a few fun days out this spring before little guy arrives.  My requirement- one of those includes the beach & I need a filled babymoon bottle to go with our honeymoon & the day we said I do.  With that much sand can you tell we love living on the shoreline?

Bumping it in Stony Creek while photographing babymoon & other new work for the shop.

27 Weeks & Counting

Maternity Top HERE // Maternity Jeans HERE // Scarf Similar Here

How far along? 27 Weeks

Fruit Size: Rutabaga

Nickname this week: Little Guy

Total weight gain/loss: +18 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? Yes
Belly button in or out? Out

Wedding ring on or off? On

Sleep: Not so wonderful, getting comfortable enough to fall asleep & then again after the 2-3 bathroom runs a night is really difficult.

Favorite thing this week: Perusing Etsy for some sweet (& blue) nursery art, favorites so far are THIS Love You to the Moon and Back watercolor print & THIS Evie Anderson signed Welsh Corgi print. 

Miss anything? Cocktails (yes, still)

Movement: Mostly sweet gentle movements, but some kicks are starting to get a LOT stronger (ouch).

Food Cravings: Sweets

Pregnancy Symptoms: Going into pregnancy I had the Elizabeth Banks in What to Expect When You're Expecting (ah-maz-ing movie if you haven't seen it) outlook.  I wanted the glow, & while I understood some parts would be harder than others I had no idea just how difficult this would be.  From the sciatic nerve pain to acid reflex to acne to cramps to spider veins (helloo compression socks) this has been the biggest emotional & physical roller coaster I have ever been on.  While baby is beautiful & welcoming him into our lives is the most wonderful thing in the world, I am straight up miserable with preggie symptoms.  That felt so wonderful to type, I can't even explain.  I've been leaving details like this out of the blog thinking it must just be me because most of what I find or read online paints this this beautiful picture of pregnancy which I straight up don't fit into.  But that changes now, no more sugar coating & today starts a new chapter on the blog.

Have you started to show? Yes

Gender: Boy

Happy or moody? 50/50
Looking forward to: All of the baby things we have lined up over the next couple weeks!  CPR class, hospital tour & figuring out a few nursery ideas. 

25 Weeks

Maternity Tank SIMILAR HERE // Cardigan NO LONGER AVAILABLE
// Maternity Leggings BUY ONE GET ONE 50% OFF HERE

How far along? 25 Weeks

Fruit Size: Cauliflower

Nickname this week: Little Guy & testing out our favorite baby names to see whether one feels right.

Total weight gain/loss: +18 lbs (eek)

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? Yes
Belly button in or out? Out

Sleep: Good

Favorite thing this week: Rearranging my studio (with help) so baby can have space to play or sleep.

Miss anything? Cocktails

Movement: Dancing in there nearly every day & learned how to kick my ribs this week which is the strangest feeling ever.

Food Cravings: Fresh Fruit

Pregnancy Symptoms: Spider Veins :(

Have you started to show? Yes

Gender: Boy

Happy or moody? Happy
Looking forward to: Sandals, maxi dresses & warmer weather <3