Nursery inspiration

Oh my this is going to be a process.  I am so girly and I love pink and purple but then I also like mint and coral and navy and mustard yellow and so on.  I like polka dots and hearts and glitter.  I like foxes deer and flamingos.  I like mermaids and tribal things. The list goes on and on. So here are some of my favs now... we shall see what it turns into later.   Ok ebough for now they may be another inspiration post or 2! check out my pinterest for the deets. XOXO

19/20 weeks

How Far Along: 20 weeks

Gender: Baby Girl

Weight gain: 6 pounds

Maternity clothes: Both!

Sleep: Still sleeping great! But my mind has been racing trying to plan baby girls nursery so Ive been staying up late scrolling pinterest and waking up early thinking.  I also had a UTI and was peeing a ton in middle of night.

Best moment this week: Finding out gender and seeing baby girl! BPM: 157 and 141 at two different appointments. 

Worst moment this week: Bladder infection and Cory being out of town

Miss anything: Nope

Movement: Feeling some movement from time to time. Cory thinks he is feeling her too.  y placenta is anterior this time so its harder to feel baby girl.

Cravings: apples and peanut butter, crispix, salads with strawberry dressing and oranges and sugar almonds and pecans, yogurt covered raisins, sun chips.

Queasy or sick: Been feeling pretty good! Just the normal stuff :) Been tired oh and the pressure is starting again in my legs and underwear line area, lots of cramping and heartburn and feeling belly stretch. 

Looking forward to: Our staycation next weekend!

18 weeks

How Far Along: 18 weeks

Gender: 4 more days!

Weight gain: 5 pounds

Maternity clothes: Both!

Sleep: Still sleeping great! But i had bad heartburn last night and cramping.

Best moment this week: Getting to hang out with lots of friends and taking Oliver to Barnes and Noble

Worst moment this week: Its still so freaking hot lol 

Miss anything: Nope maybe a marg! ha

Movement: Lots last night it made up for the cramps and heartburn. Looking forward to it being more regular probably in next few weeks. 

Cravings:  apples & peanut butter, oatmeal, in and out, bean burritos, chicken toquitos.

Queasy or sick: Been feeling pretty good! Just the normal stuff :) Headaches and nausea at times 

Looking forward to: Finding out gender, my birthday, and Cory and I's date this weekend! And the children museum on Tuesday :)

17 weeks

How Far Along: 17 weeks

Gender: 11 more days!

Weight gain: 4 pounds

Maternity clothes: Both!

Sleep: Still sleeping great! Oliver was up 4 hours the other night so that was rough...

Best moment this week: Going to Bearizona and the Deer Farm!

Worst moment this week: Its still so freaking hot lol 

Miss anything: Nope

Movement: Not much this week but past weeks yes!

Cravings:  apples & peanut butter, lots of fruit, oatmeal, turkey burgers with avocado

Queasy or sick: Been feeling pretty good! Just the normal stuff :) 

Looking forward to: Finding out gender and my birthday!

Book Favorites

Ive been meaning to do a book post for a while now. Oliver is really into turning pages, looking at books, stacking books, and reading books with mom and dad.  We read to him every night and usually during the day too.  I love books and think a kid can never have too many.  We are doing a book exchange right now so I am excited to see what new books he gets. Some of Oliver's favorite books right now are as follows:

Oliver 18 months

I needed to do an update on Oliver because he changes so much day to day its crazy!!

Age:18 Months
Stats: 22 lbs (25th percentile), 31 inches (20th percentile)
Clothes: Still fitting into his 12-18 month clothes best, tshirts and shorts have become the easiest! 

Favorite Foods: This kid loves a lot of food. Oatmeal, granola bars, cucumbers, pears, strawberries, blueberries, apples are his favs

Favorite Words: Momma, Dadda, Hot, march, get, uh-oh, stella, cracker. He loves to show us wear his belly button, eyes, nose, and hair are too!

Favorite Activities: Playing with Stella, he always has to say goodnight to her and loves when she comes busting in his room every morning.  He follows her and gets excited when she is around.  He loves to brush her and feed her every morning too.  Of course Stella loves all the scraps she gets. He is  a master organizer, he loves getting things out & putting them all back away. He is a big fan of stacking blocks, reading books, and getting into pantries, cabinets, and drawers.
Bath time is always a favorite, sometimes to make it even a little more fun we bring in bath crayons and blow bubbles! 

He loves the pool and the splash pad. He loves to pour water in and out of containers.

He enjoys sidewalk chalk and we did shaving cream a few weeks ago and he loved.

He also likes to help make things lie pouring ingredients into bowls.  We just made him a helper stand. Cant wait to use it. 

He likes his magnet doodle, instruments, and anything that makes noise ;)

He loves pushing carts around and putting things in them

He empties and reputs in laundry in the laundry basket

Least Favorite Activities: He hates getting his diaper changed and getting dressed.  He also does not like being contained in carseat, stroller, etc. for very long but what kid does? LOL

Signature Moves: He blows kisses, gives hugs and kisses to people and stuffed animals, gives high fives, and pounds.  He loves to dance to music, clap his hands, and do the more sign for everything!!! Also, the eyeroll he glares and does an eyeroll until you laugh.

 

Mom & Dad Proudest Moment: Had to take little guy to urgent care because we thought he swallowed a magnet, thank goodness he didnt! 

 Favorite age so far? I think so! I love the way he gives me hugs and kisses. I love taking him to places to explore and learn about his world.  He likes the dairy farm, zoo, and aquarium as much as I do! He is just the cutest cant wait to see him with his little brother or sister! 

Flagstaff Fun

Hello Cooler Weather! I was so excited to get out of the damn heat and get to go to Flagstaff where it was 70 raining on and off and just felt glorious to be outside.  Yes we dorve 3 hours stayed 3 hours, and drove home but it was worth it.

We went to Bearizona where we got to see all kinds of animals wolves, bears, buffalo, and more as we drove through the park. Then we got to walk around another section of the park to see foxes, otters, baby cubs, and goats.  Oliver loved getting to be out of carseat while we drove through park.  Between looking out the window at animals, climbing everywhere, and searching for food he was in heaven.

Then we went to the Deer Farm where we fed deer, Oliver tried but he decided to eat the deer food instead.  We saw all kinds of animals there too.  It was a lot of fun.

Flagstaff is so green and smells like Christmas trees I love it!!

Here are a few pics. more pics are up on instagram and facebook :)

XOXO

16 weeks

How Far Along: 16 weeks

Gender: Find out soon!

Weight gain: 4 pounds

Maternity clothes: Both!

Sleep: Still sleeping really good just starting to get hard rolling over

Best moment this week: Heartbeat at 158 BPM this week 

Worst moment this week: Getting really sick and having to go to urgent care twice for IV fluids :( 

Miss anything: Nope!

Movement: I think I feel flutters from time to time maybe a total of 3 or 4 times. 

Cravings: apples & peanut butter, lots of fruit, buffalo wild wings salad, bean and cheese burritos.

Queasy or sick: Been feeling pretty good minus sun and mon last week. Still kind of tired and headaches at times. Pressure and starting to get uncomfy.

Looking forward to: Going to Flagstaff to get out of the heat!

15 weeks

How Far Along: 15 weeks

Gender: Find out on my birthday at next appointment!!

Weight gain: 2 pounds

Maternity clothes: Both!

Sleep: Still sleeping great but I've been waking up really dizzy.

Best moment this week: Heartbeat at 155 BPM this week even though it took her forever to find it. 

Worst moment this week: Its so hot outside!

Miss anything: Not really this week... maybe a margarita ;)

Movement: I think I have felt the first baby flutters! So awesome!

Cravings: pretzels, apples & peanut butter, lots of fruit, dr pepper, bagels! 

Queasy or sick: Been feeling pretty good! Just getting really dizzy and have that lovely pressure already!

Looking forward to: Finding out gender and the heat going away!