33 weeks

Who am I? Two posts in one day?! I know its crazy but I am actually 34 weeks today so I wanted to get this post up before I've missed my opportunity.  

I can't believe I am already 33 weeks, I honestly still feel like I am in the 2nd trimester and am maybe in a bit of denial that I only have 42ish days left!

I have been feeling great and for the most part haven't even been that tired, until about 9pm then I get tired and want to just lay down.  I have had some crazy hip pain on the right side and I think its because little man loves to lay on the right side...like all. the. time! The good news is as of my last apt at 32 weeks he is still head down so I am praying he stays put! That in itself has made this stage of the pregnancy very different from last time.  Im not used to feeling so many feet kicks because with L1 they were all bladder/cervix kicks which hurt like crazy! Now I get to feel his little feet stretching out its so fun.  The downside though is his head on my bladder makes me have to pee ( or think I have to) any time I go from sitting to standing or vice versa hah.

We took a tour of the hospital and I am loving it so much more than the last place I delivered.  It helps that the unit is only a year and a half old but it is also very family friendly and I am hoping we have a fantastic birth experience there.

We hired a Doula this time around and we have our prenatal appointment with her this week.  I am so excited about this, we met her when we interviewed/hired her and have been in contact since but this will be our big meeting and then we just wait for the big day!!

Five on Friday

We are making great progress on the nursery!! A little sneak peak, all the walls are done and curtains, now we just need to put furniture together, clean out the closet and put things in their place! Im so excited and happy with how things are coming together.

How cute are these little outfits?! I have been doing some shopping for baby boy and can't wait for spring to roll around so he can wear these precious little clothes! 

I feel like between work and getting things in our house in order its been nuts around here lately.  This guy has been so hilarious and sweet through all the crazy.  I feel like his vocabulary has exploded in the last two weeks and he is always cracking me up with the things he says these days.  He had just eaten a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in this picture and was being silly before I had to run off to work.

According to my countdown app I have 42 days to go!! Thats so hard to fathom for me because the end of November seems so far away! I know with how busy our schedule is in the next month it is going to fly by!! We really still have a lot to do but thankfully this pregnancy has been nice to me and really has been a breeze so far which is a huge blessing in so many ways. I did my 33 week update here...I know two posts in one day...who am I?!

Tomorrow some sweet friends are throwing me a baby shower, or is it a sprinkle when its baby #2? Either way, Im so so grateful for them to offer to do this and so excited to see so many friends I haven't seen in so long!

Day 3:: Bath Time

Look at that its day three and I have already missed day 2.  Oh well sometimes you get busy with Life and things like blog posts just don't happen.  We had such a full day yesterday and before I knew it I had to go off to work.

One of my most favorite parts of the day is after bath time.  We always pull L out of the tub and put him on our bed and its almost like a switch is flipped and he turns to crazy boy! I don't know if its the cold air or him hangin out in his birthday suit but he just goes crazy and it cracks us up every night!

Its one of the things I miss most when I go to work.  There is just something about a fresh smelling baby after a bath that is irresistible! He just laughs and laughs and is so ticklish and throws himself all over the bed.  Its these moments when he is so carefree I wish I could just freeze time and preserve his carefree spirit.  

Then, just like that we say its time for milk and stories and he jumps into my arms and we cuddle on the couch reading story after story.  Its such a sweet family time and my favorite part of the day!!

Day 1::Being Present in the Little Things

My goofy boy being so silly

Today was such a great day.  I actually woke up early and had some quiet time which I really think improves the whole rest of the day.  Having quiet time with God as well as time to plan out what I need to do during the day helps me to feel less frazzled and distracted the rest of the day

Part of my devotion this morning really struck me and I thought was so fitting with the topic I chose for this challenge.  It was talking about noticing God in unique ways and it said "We often encounter God when we pay attention to what's going on around us." I think this is so fitting in my pursuit to be present and just enjoy life.  Its so easy just to go about life and not really notice what we are doing or seeing.  I mean I have seriously driven home from work before and as I pull into the driveway think that I don't really even remember getting from point A to B.

As we were driving to our baby appointment this morning it was made so clear how beautiful the clouds were.  It was clearing of a rain storm and we were approaching Houston and the clouds were just incredible and fluffy and beautiful.  For me its noticing those little moments that are little reminders of God's greatness.

We had a great appointment and saw that baby L is still head down which is a huge blessing, I hope he stays that way! We then went to Ikea to purchase some furniture and it ended up being on sale...another little blessing!!

The smile that melts my heart multiple times a day!!

I had such a great day hanging out with my people.  My hubby is off work all week and my little guy is just so full of energy and personality these days I loved just a regular 'ol day of hanging out!  Even though we were busy and running errands it didn't feel stressful or busy it was just enjoyable which is what this is all about!

31 Days of LIfe::Presence not Perfection

The challenge is to write everyday for the month of October.  To chronicle my life, thats what this blog is about anyway.  Life tends to get in the way and get busy and distracted.  Its easy to get going 100 miles an hour and forget about being present.

This 31 days is about being present, a reminder to be present even if the circumstances aren't perfect.  

Quiet time with the Lord, just do it, it doesn't need to be at the quiet hour of the morning with coffee and a comfy chair, that would be perfect but so often I don't do things because the circumstances or perceived outcome won't be what my mind believes is perfection.  

Outings and activities with L once again so often I don't do things because I can't pave a perfect set up for whatever situation.  This is my last full month with him as an only child.  Our world is about to have some major changes and I just want to be present and cherish these last days of a family of three.  

Thats what this is about. just doing, and being regardless of if it ends up being a perfect picture.

I feel like I have let too many things become neglected because I am waiting for that perfect scenario or outcome.  I need to be present in the moment let God lead me and stop trying to plan it all, all the time.  I look foreword to where this challenge and journey lead me.

I will add each days links to this post as they go live.

Day 1: Being Present in the Little Things
Day 2-3: Bath Time

Nursery Inspiration for Baby #2

crib/bunny/bumper/fabric swatches

chair/alphabet print/sunshine print

dresser

Here is a little collage I put together with either things we have already purchased or things that are simply an inspiration to what we plan to buy or do.

I wanted something very soft and soothing, we did dark and bold in L1's room which I love his room but wanted to go a different direction this time around.

The light blue is the paint color it's Valspar Sweet Slumber and it will go on the top half of the walls and then we will be doing white bead-board on the bottom. The grey and stripe fabric is going to be curtains and the crib skirt and possible a window valance as well.  I cant wait for the walls to be done next weekend so I can start putting furniture together and getting things up on the walls etc.  We have less than two months now...its crunch time!!

Some images I found that are kind of my inspiration are as follows

Traditional Kids

Gorgeous nursery from ontobaby.com

Baby L#2 Update

Well folks, here we are...30 weeks and well into the third trimester! This pregnancy is flying by so fast I feel like I can't even keep up!! My new little man will seriously be here before I realize it!

I really feel like photos don't do my size justice, I just feel twice as big as this picture makes me look! Maybe I really am not that big but looking back at pictures I feel like this was my size around 35 weeks with L1.  It frightens me to think how big I could get this time around!!

Things have been moving along pretty uneventfully thank Jesus! Pregnancy is one part of my life I like to keep a little boring.  We had an appointment today and My Dr. said everything looked fantastic and was coming along perfectly.  He doesn't seem to think I will go all the way to my due date...we shall see...I have it already in my head I will go past my due date.  You cant be disappointed if your already convinced otherwise.  We are planning on doing things VERY different this time around and I am actually a little excited about the whole Labor and Delivery time, I know I'm crazy!! Little man just needs to cooperate and flip himself right over though I think he may take after his brother in the breech until many many weeks aspect!

I have had a serious sweet tooth lately, like all I can think about it cakes and sweets and more sweets.  I have tried to make a conscious effort to eat more fruits and veggies and healthy things, its just an ongoing process.

We have finally started to purchase items for the nursery.  My vision is slowly coming together and after the first weekend of October when we get the room more together, I think things will come together quickly after that point.  As of this moment by looking in our house you may not even know we have another on the way!!

Working while pregnant continues to be a little more difficult this time around than last, There are some nights I get off and my body just aches and all I want to do is lay down immediately! My hopes is the stress of work will help my go into labor though when the time comes!

Big brother L is such a trooper aside from his I want to be carried everywhere which thankfully he is not doing as much anymore.  He knows where baby brother is and at the church nursery on sunday was trying to feed everyone with a bottle he found, the teacher gave him a doll and she said he fed the baby for a good while.  This is funny to me because I have never shown him this and we don't even have dolls and bottles in our house! I think he is going to be a fantastic big brother, I just CAN. NOT. WAIT. to see him grow into this roll!!