How Far Along: 24 weeks Size of baby: Baby #2 is the size of an ear of corn. Total Weight Gain/Loss: I went to the doctor last Wednesday and I was up 8 pounds. That's right, 8 pounds in 5 weeks. The nurse pointed out that I must have really enjoyed the holidays. I asked her for a total and she said it was right at 18 pounds. The good news is, I'm less than I was with Braylen at this point. Here's to not gaining double what I should at each appointment from here on out. Maternity Clothes: This was the first week when I was really struggling with my closet. There is a definite line drawn between what does fit and what I wouldn't dare take off the hanger and attempt to … [Read more...]
23 weeks
Boots: Frye, Melissa button/ Jeans- AG skinny jeans/ Top: Gap maternity How Far Along: 23 weeks Size of baby: Baby #2 is the size of a large mango Total Weight Gain/Loss: Latest is +11, I go back to the doctor tomorrow, so I'll have a more accurate weight gain total. It's going to go up, that's for certain! Maternity Clothes: Still loving my maternity pants, I can still wear my regular leggings and I love wearing them with longer tops. I ordered some tops from Pink Blush maternity online and I love how they fit. And the top in the picture above is a maternity sweater from Gap. Gender: A boy!! We have a name, I think. I'm going to hold off on any monogramming … [Read more...]
Nursery Inspiration and Progress
Last week, we started the task of putting together a nursery for a our newest addition. When we purchased this house I quickly went to work decorating and making it into our home. I knew exactly which room would belong to Braylen, the bonus room was spacious and perfect for a playroom, the third bedroom became a guest bedroom, but the fourth remained empty. For nearly a year and a half it has remained unclaimed. I knew that it would one day become a nursery and it makes my heart skip a beat to walk by and see the freshly painted walls as the nursery comes to life. I chose bedding from Carousel Designs and it arrived on Christmas Eve. I had the blue from the bedding matched for the wall … [Read more...]