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Free People Dress & Romper

I wore this dress to our couples baby shower a few weeks ago. I LOVE it & it's not maternity!! I plan on wearing it this fall with leggings, boots, and a jacket...very versatile! I got lots of compliments on it too! For $88 it's a MUST and it comes in several different colors. You definitely have to buy the romper or tank dress to wear underneath.

 

Me & The Hubby 32 weeks & counting!

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*couldn't find my romper online but I bought both in store

 

DVF kaftan 

I absolutely fell in love with the turquoise/pool color of this dress! The fit of the dress is somewhat shapeless but that's also what makes this piece fabulous. It's 100% silk from India so it's very breathable & perfect for those hot summer days.

 

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31 WEEKS

Gender:  Girly Girl

How far along? 31 weeks

Baby Size:  Size of a Pineapple

Total weight gain: 20 lbs  

*This is when your baby goes through a  major growth spurt so from this point on your supposed to gain a 1 lb a week!

Maternity clothes: I’m set in this department, going to ride out the last 9 weeks with what I have! Now I’m starting to think about what I will wear home from the hospital! Also looking into a few postpartum necessities nursing bras, easy access tops, and leggings.

Exercise:  Looking forward to walking on the beach in San Diego and getting some exercise in while on our babymoon!

Recent happenings: I would recommend Daddy Boot camp for first time Dad’s, Matt came home super pumped and taught me a few things! It was cute to hear him tell me how to change a baby’s diaper, he was grinning from ear to ear!  I also went to a meet & greet for a potential Pediatrics office in our neighborhood, I really liked all of their personalities and philosophies. I learned a few things too! Like I need to get a flu shot before our bumpcake is born because some of the vaccine could transfer to the baby, also whopping cough is important for Mom (you will get in hospital after birth), Dad, Grandparents, or anyone else who will be spending a lot of time with the baby.  

How my life has changed so far: I can no longer see my toes so putting on my shoes is a real chore. Thankfully Matt has learned the art of mastering a strappy sandal, he is so patient with me & helps me get my sandals on! The little things that count the most!

Movement: Lots of rolls, twists, & turns, I think this little miss is slowly outgrowing her living quarters not as much room to kick & play as she grows in size.

Food cravings: My appetite has grown a bit, I’m hungrier than I used to be but I get full and uncomfortable fast?! This weekend I passed up leftover Mexican food for a sandwich?! Mexican food is one of my favorite things but it's been kind of a turnoff most of my pregnancy?! So I made a delicious turkey bacon,avocado,onion,sprout,tomato sandwich at home! I ate this for lunch & dinner and it sounds pretty good right now:) 

Symptoms:  Shortness of breath, lower tummy and back aches.  Also not sleeping as well my shoulder starts to hurt from always having to sleep on my left side. However, this weekend I made up for it with a 3.5 hour nap, early bedtimes, and late morning wakeups… guess my body needed some rest!

Looking forward to our couples baby shower & my two BFF's coming to visit this weekend!

LIFE VIA THE CAMERA ROLL

Love this time of year in AZ with summer storms and gorgeous sunsets!

Taken @ Scottsdale Quarter after dinner & college shopping with my Mom & Sister.

Trying out this Nivea daily moisturizer and gradual sunless tanner.  It smells great and so far so good, very subtle looking.

 This painting has a lot of meaning to me, I bought it back in college while I was traveling through Europe on Semester at Sea. While we were docked in Russia we bought tickets to see the Russian ballet showing of The Black Swan. It was breathtaking, stunning, beautiful, exquisite... an experience to remember. After the show I bought this ballerina painting from a street vendor to remind me of that night.  I just pulled it out of storage at my Dad's house, had it framed, & now it hangs perfectly in our baby girls nursery!

HAPPY WEEKEND

WISH LIST

I want this print for my room

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A little outfit inspiration

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Rawr!Fun magnets to jazz up our fridge & display/remind us of our upcoming social events!

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Polka dot craze, I'm in!

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A little lace goes a long way

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HAPPY MONDAY!

30 WEEKS

My Hump

A gift from The Fitz-Gerald's her Aunt & Uncle via friendship! How adorable <3

Gender:  Girly Girl!!!

How far along? 30 weeks only 10 more to go!

Baby Size:  3 lbs & 15 inches long

Total weight gain: 17+ lbs  

Maternity clothes? Still mixing in my regular clothes & trying to make my hump look stylish!  

Exercise: Staying with my Pre-Natal yoga class once a week.  

Recent happenings? This baby is taking all of my nutrients; my Doctor has me taking slow releasing iron now. I’m up to 5 vitamins a day! Im also dying to hear about Matt’s Daddy bootcamp it’s tomorrow night! Wish there was a double sided mirror for the wives to watch, I can only imagine how funny it would be!

How my life has changed so far:  We are now starting to train our other baby… our dog Lute to sleep in the main part of the house to become more of a watch dog rather than our big cuddly snuggle bunny. We moved his bed out of our room & into the main part of the house so he can conduct his nightly patrol and keep our soon to be family of 3 safe! He is taking his job very seriously and I think he likes his new role in the household!

*All recommendations from Gigi she holds a gold medal in security, love you Mom J

Movement: Her movements are much stronger now.  She is a silly one, about once a day now she gets me good with a few really strong thrusts that I literally shout with surprise!  I’m also noticing movement from the outside as well where I can see a bulge on one side of my belly where I am guessing her little butt is pressingJ

Food cravings: Back to bagels, cinnamon raisin with butter is on the menu for lunch this week!  I went through a chocolate cereal thing for a day where I ate it dry and right out of the box until my stomach ached (it still makes me grossed out just thinking about it). Still loving fruit: nectarines, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, cantelope, you  name it!    

Symptoms: It’s a sick cycle I’m thirsty throughout the night , which leads to you guessed it…lots of potty breaks as well. My nesting has kicked in a little bit and I’m anxious to get things marked off my checklist!

SKINNY 9 LAYER TOSTADA

9 Layer Tostada

 Mexican food as we all know is super yummy but loaded with fat & endless calories!  So I prefer to try and duplicate a healthier version at home whenever possible.  I came across a picture on Pinterest yesterday that gave me this idea!

1. I brushed a tortilla with olive oil & sprinkled a little sea salt on top.  Baked at 350 until very light golden in color for the tostada crisp

2. Spread a layer of refried beans

3. Topped with ground turkey seasoned with Lawry's chicken taco packet

4. Mexican 2% cheese

5. Shredded lettuce

6. Fresh tomatoes

7. Black olives

8. Tbsp of Fage 2% yogurt

9. Green chiles

27 WEEKS...HELLO 3rd TRIMESTER PLEASE BE KIND

While waiting for my glucose test I snapped a pic at my Doctors office

Gender:  BABY GIRL!!!

How far along? 27 weeks

Baby Size:  2 lbs and 14.5 inches long

Total weight gain: 16 lbs

Maternity clothes?  I caved & bought a Moo moo sized dress-shirt/pj top by Gilligan Morgan from Target.  When I get home I want to strip down and be comfy without anything around my waist, I wouldn’t be caught dead in this thing but boy is it nice when I get homeJ

Exercise:  Not a whole lot to be honest, I promised myself to do weights at home this week! I do park farther away to make myself walk more and I always opt for the stairs whenever possible.  I also have my Yoga class on Saturdays that I look forward to.

Recent happenings? I had my glucose test done last week and I have to say I didn’t think it tasted that bad, it tasted like a flat orange Fanta.  The nurse took blood an hour later and things went smoothly.  Afterwards however I felt dizzy and had the shakes which I think was because I hadn’t eaten much so I definitely recommend that you grab a bite to eat right afterwards.

How my life has changed so far:  I feel like I’m being let into a whole new world or an exclusive private club, you know the one you aren’t really apart of before having kids “The Mom Group”!  Before hearing about other people’s kids was like looking at someone’s vacation photos, you’re happy for them but you can’t relate.  Well now I find myself totally engrossed, it’s all fascinating and exciting.  I’m being told about fun Mom groups to join, tricks to get into the hot daycare spots, what pediatricians are total jerks and which ones are great, etc… My prenatal yoga class is also a great source for new Mama's because it provides you the opportunity to meet new women that can relate to what you are experiencing & you can swap prego stories.

Movement: All throughout the day now! They are getting stronger, she must be practicing her high kicks.  I do however feel like she is sitting on my bladder, which calls for frequent bathroom breaks! 

Food cravings: Grape nuts cereal with honey and milk. Still loving tons of fruit and veggies with ranch.    

Symptoms: This week has been good, I’m happy and excited!

Tonight: We have our hospital tour so I am looking forward to seeing the maternity area, where all the magic happens!