Or How to Host Your Own Baby Sprinkle Without Feeling Too Icky About It At 32 weeks pregnant, Paddy asked if we were having a shower for this baby. I told him no and he declared that he thought it would be nice to celebrate this baby, like we had with Ella, with friends. Cue…
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Infant Swim Lessons I am finally doing something I really wanted to do with Ella but regrettably never did. I signed Audrey up for an infant “swim” classes. Living here in Florida and practically everyone having a pool, it is essential that my kids have at least basic survival skills in the water. Plus, I…
Read More...When I laid out 30 goals for me to complete before my 30th birthday in January, I had not planned on adding a new traveler to our little family. Pregnancy and a new baby come with a lot of life changes that slowed my roll and reprioritized my goals. My 29th birthday was almost 3…
Read More...39 weeks pregnant and still cooking. Or at least that was the case when I began drafting this post. If you follow my Instagram account, you know that Sea Monkey made their grand entrance a little over a week ago at 39 weeks and 6 days gestation. Weight: I am down another pound this week,…
Read More...38 weeks and still pregnant! Weight: down half a pound? So 33.5 lbs gained so far. While it sounds like a lot, the midwife had nothing but praise for my “textbook” weight gain; especially being a gestation diabetes mommy. Sex: Still team boy, prepared for a girl, but I think I will be honestly surprised if sea…
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37 weeks down, 3 ish to go until we meet this sea monkey! Sorry about weeks 35 and 36. I am claiming late pregnancy as my excuse. As any mommy can attest, at this point I want to do everything and nothing at the same time and unfortunately those posts fell through the cracks. Weight: Up…
Read More...34 weeks and the danger zone is looming…6 weeks to go! Weight: 29 lbs. I am feeling like I have this weight gain thing in control and maybe can loose it easier than the 40+ I gained with Ella. Sex: I am feeling boy this week and kind of struggling with being Team Green. I…
Read More...33 weeks pregnant! Once again, better late than never. Weight: 28 lbs and now I am feeling like I haven’t gained too much…yet. Sex: More girl feelings, no new dreams to help me decide. Only 7 more weeks until the secret is revealed! Cravings: Popcorn, sour gummy worms though I am resisting, McDonalds chicken nuggets…
Read More...32 weeks. Weight: 27 lbs as of my Doctor’s visit Friday. Sex: As Ella continues to insist Baby is a girl, mommy is back to believing it too. At this point, I am preparing for both. Craving: Yogurt. Ice cream. Deli meat and French fries. Aversions: Nothing really stands out this week. Symptoms: Lots of pressure and ALWAYS needing to…
Read More...31 weeks. I’ve been so busy with Hurricane Irma that I didn’t get a chance to enjoy this week in pregnancy. No bump picture and too many occasions where my round shape in the mirror surprised me. Weight: Guessing 28? My next appointment is next Friday and honestly the belly has gotten too big for me…
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