Baby Shower Weekend

It was a relaxing weekend, Saturday I did a bunch of little things around the house and went on a great walk with my friend Stephanie and her adorable son Mason, then we made a fire and watched a movie that night.  Sunday was my baby shower hosted by Olga, Apryl and Staci they hosted such a fantastic shower, Olivia and I are so luckily to have them.  So many of my friends here in Charleston came to help me celebrate Olivia, I had so much fun with them all and they sure did shower us with some great stuff!  I'll post some pictures later.  The only downfall of the weekend was I got sick.... I was determined to make it through this entire pregnancy without getting sick.  I went to the doctor this morning and it turns out I have a nasty sinus infection and ear infection.  Needless to say I'm working from home today, there are however prescription meds safe to take while pregnant and I am loaded up on them.  I'm sure I'll be feeling much better before Thanksgiving.

xoxo, Holly

33 Weeks

Weekly Update

How far along? 33 Weeks

Baby size?  Feels to big for my belly

Maternity clothes?  YES, I am missing my pre-pregnancy clothes more and more

Stretch marks?  None yet, thanks to Burt’s Bee’s Belly Balm

Sleep? I finally bought a body pillow like everyone told me to... SO much more comfortable now.  

Foods I am loving?  Still Eggnog!!!!

Foods I am hating?  Coffee, haven't had any for about 2.5 weeks now

Best moment of the week?  Finally found/ordered a side table for Olivia's room, I've been looking for one for awhile now.  And hoping the dresser will come not broken tomorrow (I'll tell you about that later).

Movement?  YES, she is stronger now and was kicking me in the ribs last night.  By far my favorite thing about being pregnant

Symptoms? Just overall uncomfortable, my knees have been swelling if I'm on my feet all day.

What I'm looking forward to?  Baby Shower this weekend hosted by three amazing friends Olga, Apryl and Staci 

The dresser story is that the first dresser delivered had a broken drawer, so they sent a new one that had a broken leg. They/JCPenny took both broken ones and we waited for the third to be delivered, well it came also with a BROKEN leg.  We are both a little frustrated now, the FOURTH dresser will be delivered tomorrow.  Hoping that it is not broken, I'll keep you posted.

xoxo, Holly

Babymoon

One of my friends introduced me to the concept of a babymoon.  It is a vacation taken by a couple that is expecting a baby in order to allow the couple to enjoy a final trip together before the many sleepless nights that usually accompany a newborn baby.  I wanted to take one but didn't think we were going to have the time.  Jonathun surprised me last week with a weekend babymoon to Asheville, NC.  We drove up with the dogs Friday afternoon to a cabin he had rented about 10 minutes outside of downtown Asheville.  Our first dinner was Bonefish Grill one chain that I love and we do not have in Charleston, the bang bang shrimp is delicious.  Saturday we made breakfast together at the cabin then spent the day at the Biltmore.  It was the perfect weekend to go as they had just decorated for Christmas and the leaves were beautiful as the had changed for Fall.  We then went to Early Girl Eatery (a suggestion from Krista and Whitney) for breakfast Sunday... it was excellent!  Then we headed back to Charleston to watch the NY Jets beat the Buffalo Bills, it was a perfect weekend.  We had so much fun together and even though our next trip will be a little different we are looking forward to those as well.  


xoxo, Holly

Weekly Update

How far along? 32 Weeks

Baby size?  3 pounds

Maternity clothes?  YES, I am missing my pre-pregnancy clothes more and more

Stretch marks?  None yet, thanks to Burt’s Bee’s Belly Balm

Sleep? Some nights I don’t even have to get up, how amazing is that

Foods I am loving?  Eggnog!!!!

Foods I am hating?  Coffee

Best moment of the week?  Fair Food

Movement?  YES, she moves all through the day.  By far my favorite thing about being pregnant

Symptoms? Just overall uncomfortable, my knees have been swelling if I'm on my feet all day.

What I'm looking forward to?  Jonathun is surprising me with a weekend getaway.  He did not tell me where we are going just that I need to pack for Friday and Saturday night.  

Here is a picture after the Fair!

32 Weeks or 8 Months

I can't believe I'm 8 months pregnant already.  This pregnancy is flying by.  It's amazing how carrying a baby makes little things like bending over to put your shoes on so much more challenging.  I am a little overwhelmed with all of the little stuff I need/want to get done before "Olivia" arrives.  Yes we picked a name.  There are a bunch of little things around the house I want to get organized in the next 8 weeks, if I have 8 weeks.  I have a feeling I'm going to have her in the next 6 weeks, but that only God and Olivia know.  My amazing high school friends threw me a baby shower last weekend, it was so much fun and so great to see them all.  They all gave us so many wonderful presents for Olivia.  Makes me wonder why we live so far away, if we were still in Virginia I could see them and all of their babies so much more.  My grandma was sure to remind me of this on the way home from the shower.  Then there is my family who I miss so much it would be so nice to be close to them, we will have to see.  Having a baby sure is giving me Virginia fever.  The problem is I LOVE Charleston, it's such an amazing place to live.  We have made some great friendships here over the past five years, I am blessed to have such amazing people in my life.  Next up, beginning a family with Jonathun.  I posted a picture of Jonathun and I at my Mom's this past Sunday and of Duke on Halloween. 

Holly

28 Weeks - Start of my 3rd Trimester!!

How far along?  28 Weeks – The beginning of my 3^rd Trimester

Baby size?  A 2 – 2.5 pound eggplant

Maternity clothes?  YES, I’m thinking I’m going to need a pair of jeans; I have one pair of skinny maternity jeans however they are getting less and less comfortable. 

Stretch marks?  None yet, thanks to Burt’s Bee’s Belly Balm

Sleep? Some nights I don’t even have to get up, how amazing is that

Foods I am loving?  Fried Chicken, Baked Crispy Chicken and Subs

Foods I am hating?  None

Best moment of the week?  Standing up from a meeting and having the lady across get so excited saying “Oh my you are pregnant, how exciting”

Movement?  I can really feel her now, the movement is stronger and Jonathun can feel her too

Symptoms? OMG leg cramps at 5 AM, it hurt so bad that I woke Jonathun up AND Heartburn, which has also hit at 2 AM.  So some nights are better than others.

What I'm looking forward to?  My Mom, Sister-In-Law Terri, and nieces Juliana and Claire are coming to visit for the weekend. 

I can’t believe I only have 85 days to GO, that’s exciting and scary at the same time.  I have so much to do still, find a pediatrician, take a birthing class, take a breastfeeding class, organize the house, and buy Christmas presents…. I’ll start all of this next week and enjoy my weekend with my family but then it’s game time.

Nesting

My nesting has begun.  I cleaned out my pantry this week which felt awesome.  It is so organized, I love it.    Next up my closet and dresser.  Then I'll move onto the closets upstairs, the hope chest full of pictures, then the ATTIC.  The attic is a mess, we organized it at the beginning of this year but have been throwing stuff up there as we have been moving things around.  Jonathun has a hard time getting rid of things so I'm going to have to work on him or do some of this when he is not around :).  I also have the urge to change around my kitchen; however I know this will turn into a huge mess so I'll have to wait till I have more time and a game plan.  Tonight I am cleaning out our refrigerator and I plan on throwing away some of the condiments we never use.  Also I am going to vacuum our screened porch, this is to get ready for my Mom, Terri and nieces Juliana and Claire's visit.  They get here either late tomorrow night or first thing Friday morning, I can't wait.  Work has been super busy and it's going to get busier in the next month.  I just keep telling myself I need to get through the next three months then I will have a much needed break from Concentra.  I plan on having the entire house organized before the baby comes, let's see if I can make that happen....