Spring Time Edit 5.7.2017

Dear warm weather, Please come visit! Ugh, still stuck in the mid-40's to 50's and I"m ready for no jackets, dark colors or layers! Til then Mr FedEx and I prepare!!! hehe!!! #notkiddingfirstnamebasis

Dying over all the chic & sexy one pieces out there....I need 5-10 more! ;) Please send the below to our residence! 

SHOPBOP SALE -- Let's go Shopping Friends! :) #enabler

I wasn't going to.....but everyone talking about it made me do. Ok, don't ask me. And mailman don't ring the bell ;)

Please share if you got anything! I'll share mine then too!

What to Wear: Thanksgiving

Can you believe Thanksgiving is next week?!! Where the hell did the year go?!

Whether you are going to friends-giving, a formal Thanksgiving dinner, or staying home with immediate family there are a ton of options on what to wear. I'm all about the camouflage for the foodbaby I'm surely to grow having seconds and thirds of mashed potatoes!

Here is some inspiration for you!

Which would you wear?

Fall Basics

As the temps start to drop I reach for the basics. The items that mixNmatch, tried and true. Denim, knits, simple and clean.

Basic/Classic pieces will always win in Fall/Winter - an accessory can change your look so leave the rest to the staples. Refresh and invest when you need! (Is this my frugal 'mom' side talking?! LOL!)

novemb... WHAT?!

How is it November 1st? Wasn't New Years eve like 3 weeks ago?! I swear it was!

Time has steadily started going faster and faster as I've gotten older. But the minute I had Elizabeth, boom we are at warp speed. I still vividly remember labor, although my Hubs will tell you there are parts I still don't recall happening (another story for another time - should probably type that out before I forget!) and that was 13 -- almost 14months ago!

It's 70 degrees today, on November 1st. Hi Global Warming, you are a fine bad guest! Although my mind is turning to cooler more cozy days ahead. That and the holidays... warm home cooked meals, crunchy leaves underfoot, and the first Holiday season with a toddler! ;)

Sharing a few items that have caught my eye, and maybe shopping cart in the recent weeks!

2016 Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale!!!

so much half-yearly sale....SO LITTLE TIME!!!!

don't tel Hubby what Mama bought! shhh....it's a secret!!!!

here are all my favorites (and on their way to me!)

34 weeks....flashback!

HAHA I love this, I just found it in my drafts! I must have forgotten that I wrote this out & well hello baby!

I can't believe it, it still feels surreal that I am a Mom. I stare at Baby and get teary, the amount of love and wonderment I feel is unimaginable. It has been the most intense month and a half ever. I can honestly say it has flown by, each day faster than the one before. I remember labor like it was yesterday but I can hardly recall what it was like to feel her kick and jump on my bladder while in my belly. Queue all the feelings (oh yes and tears!)

Get ready for blogging some occasional blogging, I want to remember these baby moments!

Photo by Danielle Moss

A little flashback.......

How far along?

34 weeks as of 9.17.2015
Gender?

Baby Girl 

Weight gain?

14 pounds

Maternity clothes?

Just bought a pair of yoga maternity pants, and I LOVE them! The high rise waist band just holds everything in. And they are meant to roll down as well, so I foresee wearing them a bunch right after baby too! 

Baby movement?

Yes all the time! I can definitely tell the difference between kicks, stretches and wiggles now. I'm trying to memorize these feelings and sensations, time is starting to fly by! 

Sleep?

Yep, still sleeping like a baby! No pun intended. Ready to sleep without a mountain of pillows and flat on my back! 

Cravings?

Still nothing really, still missing summer cocktails....a salt-rimmed margarita sounds delish! 

Symptoms?

Big Belly :)  

Missing anything?

Stretching 

Exercise?

Walking and barre. And trying to work in more hip stretching/squatting. 

Best moment this week?

Enjoying the really long weekend by doing the least amount of things possible! It was glorious...although now have that man I wish i had done more feeling! Oh well! 

Looking forward to?

Our weekly Bradely Method birthing class, and more work on the nursery!
On my mind?
The nursery still isn't done.....And i still need to order a few more baby things and prepare for hospital. The Type A in me is starting to make lists! :) 7 weeks, will fly by! 

32 Weeks

How far along?

32 1/2 weeks as of 9.8.2015
Gender?

Baby Girl 

Weight gain?

Depends on the scale, home says 11, doctors says 14 as of last Thursday 

Maternity clothes?

Nope, but the pile of non-maternity stuff is getting exponentially smaller. I don't want to buy anything so might be some creative 'looks' for the next 7 weeks! 

Baby movement?

Yes all the time! Still a little jumping bean in there. She was head down (YAY!) at our appointment last week, so those rib jabs are most definitely soccer/cheerleader kicks LOL (I guess haha!)

Sleep?

Yes, although the amount of RR breaks is holding steady at now twice a night. I think I might preferred the just one. I guess more practice for when she is here! Getting up is tough tho! 

Cravings?

Still nothing really, unless just wanting crappy food is a craving - pizza, burgers, fries etc. :)

Symptoms?

And I still feel really lucky nothing major! Regular potty breaks, occasional feet swelling at the end of the day. but that's about it

Missing anything?

Same stuff as last update. Deep stretching, sitting in weird positions (straight up or laying on side are the only good ones now), and summer cocktails! And I'm not even a big drinker! I'll order lemonade and try some and reply 'oh wow, this would be great with some vodka or rum'! HAHA 

Exercise?

Walking and barre. And trying to work in more hip stretching/squatting. 

Best moment this week?

Enjoying the really long weekend by doing the least amount of things possible! It was glorious...although now have that man I wish i had done more feeling! Oh well! 

Looking forward to?

Our weekly Bradely Method birthing class, and more work on the nursery!
On my mind?
The nursery still isn't done.....And i still need to order a few more baby things and prepare for hospital. The Type A in me is starting to make lists! :) 7 weeks, will fly by! 

30 Weeks-ish....

Well this was written to go up over a week and a half ago....and I never hit publish, now 32 1/2 weeks. Another Update coming! 

Pregnancy brain?! 

Pic at 31 weeks.

How far along?

I am now 30 weeks, I can't believe it! It goes fast and slow at the same time.
Gender?

Baby Girl 

Weight gain?

So far I am at 10 pounds. 

Maternity clothes?

The benefit to working most days from home, is a cotton Maxi dress. So no maternity clothes have been purchased except for a belly band - which I use to wear some denim shorts or jeans. 

Baby movement?

Yes!! That's how our Monkey's nickname came to be! I kept saying it was like a little monkey jumping around a cage in there! She found my ribs about 2 weeks ago, and regularly likes to test who is stronger. That's really fun! 

Sleep?

Thankfully, yes!!! I steal all the extra pillows to prop myself on a angle. Being a back sleeper not being 'allowed' to sleep that way is hard, so sandwiched between pillows seems to be most comfy to sleep the night away! 

Cravings?

Don't hate me, but nothing really. 

Symptoms?

Big Belly?! No, lucky to feel amazing! Some days my feet start to swell...joys of sitting long hours for work. Trying to fix that and get up more regularly through the day. 

Missing anything?

Being able to round and arch my back! I never thought i would miss really deep stretching through my back like I do! I've got a prenatal massage all booked up, which I hope will help. And just stereotypical stuff I love in warm summer months: Rose, sushi,  looooong bike rides with B. 

Exercise?

Lots! I miss teaching barre so.dang.much! But I am still there 3-6 times a week taking class, or training new instructors. Also, adding in long walks (4-5 miles) along the lake front on the weekends. Enjoying the amazing sunshine and weather with some quality time with the Daddy-o ;)  

Best moment this week?

Watching my belly get really crazy lopsided. It's never been that extreme before! (See pic in previous post!)

Looking forward to?

Our weekly birth class and getting away this weekend, to visit my family in Florida!
On my mind?
What will she look like when she gets here?! I dream about it all the time!

lady lumps....wait... Belly Bump!

Baby Shower Outfit 

(Dress available here) 

Radio silence was 400% not intentional. Last month I got a promotion at work (YASSS! :D ) but that has meant reallllly long work days, transitioning roles, working two positions while trying to wrap up or train someone else on how to complete the project. And now supervising a team of 13 people. Going from just managing projects for 5 people, to running a team with 13 people spread all of the world. Like whoa! In the best way possible.

I haven't kept up with weekly belly updates as I wanted (just even for myself!) but thankfully we have been blessed with an easy, healthy and busy little peanut/pregnancy! I know I feel thankful every day! I have been trying to snap belly shots through out, it hopes to put together a timeline to watch our precious Monkey grow. (yes, the nickname is holding strong!)

So what a better way to catch back up with all of you, plastering my belly across the internet!!! Here she is in all her growing glory! These are from the past week! Boy, she is getting big!!! And to think at 20 weeks I thought I was big....I had no clue! ;)

For the Mama's out there: Did any of you measure big at any of your appointments? Our little babe measured 2 weeks bigger than normal last week :/ when she's measured on par other weeks (on your fundal height). Hoping she was in a funky position.....My brother and I were both tiny babies. otherwise I might be growing a chunkster!!!

 After work-out protein smoothies

 Summer evenings on the deck, with Big Brother cuddles!

 Umm, acrobatics?! :/ 

Girlfriend date at Soulcycle, with your tag-along baby HA!