Baby Bump Update: 31 Weeks

See below for better picture of sign...Sorry

Note: Penny can't keep her eyes off of the cake LOL

This is Week #:  31 Weeks

Total Weight Gain:  14 lbs

What I am wearing:  A long maxi dress is heaven right now…

Favorite accessory/piece of clothing:  Black Old Navy Maxi Dress

Body woes:  Finally felt a (well several) contractions! Does getting kicked/punched by an infant count?

Best part of week:  Finally got to begin shopping for Baby A’s room, put up crib (yes it came!  Will post pics soon!), got a hair cut (haven’t had one since October!), and celebrating the Mr.’s 24^th Birthday.

Feel anything in there?  I can’t EXPLAIN how much movement I have felt AND seen lately.  He is a bony little guy…and sometimes he even makes ME jump from the movement

Gives me the Creeps:  coffee…:,(

I miss:  Sleeping on my belly, Diet Pepsi’s, coffee.  Adding a new one to the list: hair color…my hair would feel so much better with some color on it…you better believe I’ll be springing for that in April!

Zzzzz Pattern: I’ll repeat last week’s answer again…Good besides frequent trips to the “John” J 

Gender:  Little ManJ

Belly Button Metamorphasis:  Popping OUT

I’m Craving:  Fruit and anything sour and sweet...LOVING Black Cherry Sparkling Water MMM MMM Good!

Working Out Regimen:  ONE TIME!  I am really laying down on the job… 

Mood (s):  HappyJ 

I can’t wait for:  Dr.’s Appt Feb 4., Decorating Baby A’s room, getting his room painted (Saturday)

Cade set our camera on continuous setting...so here you can see Penny following the cake's every move...and actually read what the frame says this week!

This week Baby A is the length of...

A mini skirt

Baby Bump Update: 30 Weeks

This is Week #:  30 Weeks

Total Weight Gain:  13 lbs

What I am wearing:  This has been a jeans and sweatshirt kinda week.

Favorite accessory/piece of clothing:  I don’t really have one this week!  Always wear a watch, my wedding ring, and fake diamond studs when I’m lazy with dressing up…so I guess they would be considered my favorite this week.

Body woes:  Breathing is getting harder and lower pressure has made it’s way back into my life (Feeling very thankful for the second trimester…it was a great break from some of thisJ)

Best part of week:  We had some prayers answered this week…don’t know what we would do without God’s provision

Feel anything in there?  YepJ  And I love it…but I do feel like I am going to pop (see above) because he wiggles around so much!

Gives me the Creeps:  coffee…but I have finally found an alternative: dragon fruit green tea…yum yum yum

I miss:  Sleeping on my belly, Diet Pepsi’s, coffee

Zzzzz Pattern: Good besides frequent trips to the “John” J 

Gender:  Little ManJ

Belly Button Metamorphasis:  Outie

I’m Craving:  Fruit and anything sour and sweet

Working Out Regimen:  Still doing the fit sugar videos about 20 minutes a night. 

Mood (s):  HappyJ

I can’t wait for:  Dr.’s Appt Feb 4., Decorating Baby A’s room, My hubby’s bday, the crib (it was on it’s way today but it fell of the back of the truck…back to square one)

This week, Baby A is the size of:

London, Britney Spears' Yorkshire Terrier...LOL

I wonder what Penny would think about this??

A look back at these 30 weeks...MAN time has flown by!

A Week In The Life...

Happy Tuesday everyone!  Life is pretty mellow this week...just working hard on earning all my hours, going to class, awaiting a crib (yes it's supposed to be here this week!), and loving my little family.  Here are some pics from throughout the week:)

Penny hijacking the Snoogle (She and Cade are always sneaking it away from me.)

Cauliflower Mozzerella Cheesesticks (a failed attempt at Clean Eating...not so good!)

SOO we bought a used stroller this week for our family to use...and we KINDA tried it out on Penny...

Penn was a VERY good sport but in the process - I think we KINDA freaked her out AND this just shows how excited we are getting...it's a problem.

As I went through my pictures to share, I found that the Mr. had snuck this picture of me last night doing what I do...eating popcorn and working on my online class.  He is very random like that.

Well...that's what our week has been like so far around here!

Hope y'all are having a great week and staying warm:)

The Bump Update: 29 Weeks!

This is Week #:  29 Weeks

Total Weight Gain:  12 lbs

What I am wearing:  Boots, jeans and sweaters!  It’s rainy and cold!

Favorite accessory/piece of clothing:  I think I mentioned how comfortable and what great support I have had with my Sperry’s!  Great preggy shoes!

Body woes:  Heartburn, itchy belly, fell down our garage stairs this week too SO my ankle is kinda sore...so glad it was my ankle and not my belly!

Best part of week:  Making it through the first week of school!   And finding my masters project client (something I thought was going to be impossible!)

Feel anything in there?  Can we change this to see anything in there?  You can even see him move through my clothes! HeheheheJ

Gives me the Creeps:  yep…still coffee…I just make a cup and sit it next to me for comfort lol

I miss:  Sleeping on my belly, Diet Pepsi’s, coffee

Zzzzz Pattern: The past two nights have been okay, but this is what I mean by the pregnancy slum.  Some nights I have really bad heartburn and it is SO hard to sleep:/  At least I am almost there!

Gender:  Little ManJ

Belly Button Metamorphasis:  Outie

I’m Craving:  Still Fruit and anything sour and sweet

Working Out Regimen:  In LOVE with fit sugar pregnancy workout videos…great short workouts…I can do 2 in 20 minutes and be sore the next morning.  I have worked out about 4 days this week.  This helps me sleep better too!

Mood (s):  Content

I can’t wait for:  Dr.’s Appt today, Decorating Baby A’s room, My hubby’s bday

This Week Baby A weighs as much as an Macbook Air Laptop...

6 Month Favorites

Is it just me or do most people who see a pregnant woman feel like they get a free pass to freely giving out daily commentary about her body or appearance???

Ever since I got pregnant, I have found that to be the main conversation when people see me.  Talk about SELF CONSCIOUS!  Geez!  Most people say nice things but today I had a nurse say, "Well you don't look pregnant today, but Monday you REALLY looked pregnant.  It's gotta be that black, it's amazing what that black does for you."...YEAH...Okay...VERY interesting how people focus on this part of pregnancy when there is so much more positive and fun things to highlight and chat about!

Anyways!  Back to the important stuff...6 Month Favorites!  The Month of December was so fun and refreshing.  In fact, I think it was my best month yet...but January...yes, she has brought lots of sickness, exhaustion, and sleepless nights.  Welcome to the third trimester I guess??? Here are my favorite things that made my 6th month of pregnancy fabulous:)...

Snoogle: OKAY.  This is the most amazing thing ever and I wish I would have splurged on it from the beginning.  (Thank you Caitlan)  I have been able to catch some amazing zzz's since this miracle pillow came into my life-and I forsee it being in our bed for life (Lol)! Even the Mr. and Penny try to hijack it everytime I take a potty break or wake up to get ready.  IT IS AN ESSENTIAL! 

Gap Maternity T:  I only have the black one, and this is the only piece of maternity clothes I own...but I love it.  The material is so soft and comfortable and it is a very long shirt that I can continue to wear after baby!  They are only 9.99 too!

Sitting Side Stretch: Okay...I guess this is kinda weird cuz it isn't really an "item" you can buy, but even better...it's free!  This side stretch feels amazing at the end of any day!  Try it for yourself!:)

Russian Tea: My nana has kept me stocked with this stuff (especially when I recently had an episode of the sniffles).  It is a great alternative to coffee (you get the hot drink to sip on without the cream and stiffness), and it has orange juice in it so you get your vitamin C!  

Sperry's: I have had Sperry's in the past, but my "other mom and dad" (aka In laws) got this pretty pair for me this Christmas and I can't seem to make myself wear any other shoes to my clinical placement at the nursing home.  They are so comfortable and supportive and keep me going with fresh feet all 9 hours that I'm there (and we walk A LOT)!  

Fit Sugar Pregnancy Fitness Videos:  I am IN LOVE with these workout videos (they can be found on youtube).  They give a modified workout with weight training without being too easy...JUST what I have been looking for!  I kept waiting around to buy Tracy Anderson's Pregnancy Project for this phase of pregnancy, but 50 bucks is a lot to shell out when you are two months away from baby.  These are an awesome substitute!  I really feel like I have worked out, and have the assurance that I am doing everything "safely!"

Well that's it for today, I'll get a bump update posted tomorrow or Friday:)

Can't Get Enough: Maternity Style

Professional/Work/Dress

Casual

Comfort

                                                            
                             

Favorite Celebrity Maternity Style

I've been pretty slack on blogging about style and fashion.  I really want to change that!  No I don't know it all (or maybe even a portion) but I don't claim to!  All I know is my own style and I want to write about it and the things that inspire me as it changes over time.  Style is something I love to experiment with and learn about-it's almost like art...I kinda like to think of it as that.  I love to look at EVEN study style (I know DORK...)  I just think it's fun to see how we all can piece things together differently or visualize outfits in different ways.  I mean we have to wear clothes...so why not be creative with it, have fun, and love getting dressed everyday? 

 I figured I would start blogging about style by throwing together a couple of pictures that have inspired me as I try to dress "the bump."  No it's not been easy...in fact-I find it challenging.   BUT I have embraced that challenge and have had a blast figuring out how to still be put together without having to splurge on maternity clothes.  I am thinking (and don't hold me to it because I can't make big promises right now with my crazy schedule!) that I will try to "journal" a couple of outfits to share every Saturday.  Maybe...just maybe.

Thanks for listening to me ramble;)

3rd Trimester: 28 Weeks

This is Week #:  28 Weeks (3^rd Trimester!  The Third AND FINAL…can’t believe it)

Total Weight Gain:  10 lbs

What I am wearing:  This week? Well I started my internship so I am wearing my black shirts and khaki’s until I run out and then anything that is comfortable and “work saavy…” ;)

Favorite accessory/piece of clothing:  I would have to say the belly band this week…nope not glamorous at all but it allows me to wear my old pants and be comfortable!

Body woes:  WHOA…you really want to know?  Well if a visit to the hospital this weekend tells ya anything than there ya go!  I have had a lot of pain and pressure in my lower abdomen.  Once we called the doc, they thought it might be preterm labor...after an hour and a half drive later and a 40 minute eval it turns out I am just carrying this little guy so low that it is creating a lot of pressure and discomfort SO…I am now anticipating the arrival of a lovely support belt.

Best part of week:  Successfully completing my goal clinical hours…loving my placementJ  Makes me feel much better to know that this IS going to be possible to earn my hours!

Feel anything in there?  Cade even got to feel him this week!  It was great to finally prove that I am NOT a liar like Baby A tries to make me out to be when his daddy tries to feel him move.

Gives me the Creeps:  coffee:/ (AND I NEED WANT IT SO BAD)

I miss:  not feeling like I am carrying around a rock in my belly…lol BUT it is so worth itJ

Zzzzz Pattern: AMAZING…my sweet M.I.L and S.I.L got a SNOOGLE for me to sleep with…this is ESSENTIAL for a good nights sleep!

Gender:  Little ManJ

Belly Button Metamorphasis:  Outie

I’m Craving:  Fruit, Anything sour and sweet (sadly)

Working Out Regimen:  UMMMM one day so far…which makes me a total slacker!  But for the most part, we walk like mad women at my clinical placement so that is working in my favor.

Mood (s):  J  Feeling very blessed and excited.

I can’t wait for:  Decorating Baby A’s room, My hubby’s bday, MARCH 27 

This Week, Baby A is the size of a:

An amusement park churro!

Just FYI...Since I have started back to clinic and school...posts will probably be cut down a bit so expect 2-3 a week!  ;)  Gotta pace myself with everything!

Flaws & Good Intentions

Happy Friday Everyone!  Friday is usually a good day for most, but today I am facing the fact that my last week at home has come to an end.  I will be beginning my clinical placement Monday bright and early (but AT LEAST I don't have to drive an hour before I get there!)  

What does this mean?  Cassidy is non-stop until she passes the Praxis, gets her Master's Project complete before baby, finally meets Baby A, learns how to be a new mom, presents masters project (I think this is what I dread the most), THEN graduates!  (Insert breath here)  

Summer Vacation (what I will have of it) never has sounded so good!  

All that aside:

I like the quote above because despite all of my efforts, I will never do everything perfectly and I have had a lot of anxiety about that lately.  

I want to graduate, have plenty of time with our little guy (and do all of the things I always wanted to do when I planned on having a baby), put God first, take care of myself AND family, and find a great job all at the same time.  Many women do this (and much more) everyday...so I just need to breathe, suck it up, and take on what this NEW YEAR has to bring.

See you Monday...