M.I.A.

Yikes! so the last week has been crazy! My parents came into town on Wednesday so all of my time has been devoted to hanging out with them and catching up - I haven't seen them since Thanksgiving!!

We were so lucky and thankful that while my parents were here they PAINTED THE BABIES ROOM!! I have before pictures of the walls/baby room so I will show the before and after!! Things are starting to slowly come together. We picked up a few more "essentials" for the little bundle.

Also... I received my first Bluum box in the mail last Wednesday, once I actually get a chance to really look at it, I will share it with all of you!

Hope everyone is having a great start to their week!

=) Rachel

Week 26!

I was so determined to get a picture up with this week's update... but sadly I did not!! My hubby promised to help me take a pic this weekend so I can add with next weeks!! So I am keeping my fingers crossed that actually happens!!

How far along? 26 Weeks 6 days
Maternity Clothes? Trying to wear my leggings as much as I can... and YES - I do wear my leggings as pants... I cover up my booty of course... but get over it!
Stretch marks? Not that I can find
Best moment of this week: When my husband was able to not just feel the little guy kick, but feel him actually moving around in my tummy.
Miss Anything? Not really...
Movement: Yes, Yes, YES! He is an active little guy, I am afraid I will have my hands full in a few months
Food Cravings: Not a single one =( I have recently started getting acid reflux, so I have been keeping an eye on what I am eating to see what causes it.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really... except for whatever is causing my terrible acid reflux... the nausea I was experiencing last week really hasn't bothered me this week, must have been a fluke thing.
Have you started to show yet: Yup.. I am still getting people that are now just realizing I am pregnant... um duh! Then I am getting the people that think they have known me my whole life and start talking to me about being preggers... ugh
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? It is still officially in!!! But it is definitely leveling out!!!
Wedding rings on or off? Still on. Gets a little tight after a long day.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy... people at my work seem to think otherwise, but really I just don't want to be at work! (but who really does)
Looking Forward to: Him actually being here! I don't know if I can wait another 3 months!!! It feels like FOREVER!

I go to the doctor again next Friday and I will be taking the dreaded Glucose test... I have a morning appointment so I hope that works in my favor. I keep reading where people who you wouldn't think would fail have... so I just hope I pass... I really don't want to have to take the 3 hour test!!!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend... I will be spending the majority of it painting and clearning to get ready for my parents' visit. If we get a nice chunk of the room painted I will post pics for you to see.. You will also be able to see what color we chose!!!

=)Rachel



Happy Valentine's Day!

So I know yesterday was actually Valentine's day... but instead of blogging, I thought it might be nice to enjoy our last "alone" Valentine's day with my hubby! We exchanged our small gifts (nothing crazy) and he made me his specialty! Chicken Kiev...

Sorry the picture isn't the greatest... But it was definitely YUMMY!!! He slaved in the kitchen and even offered to clean up!! He is the best!!

I hope everyone had a lovely Valentine's Day or Anti Valentine's Day whichever you prefer!!

=)Rachel

Sitting is Overrated!!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Friday! I know I am excited for the weekend... I am hoping to accomplish a few things for the baby, however this work day cannot be over soon enough!!

Today marks the first day of week 26! In two weeks I will begin my third trimester (I think!?)... but I am pretty sure the symptoms of the third trimester have snuck up on me a little earlier... For some reason, today I just cannot sit still. I cannot seem to get comfortable in my work chair and find myself tossing and turning to find a comfy position. I feel the urge to get up and walk around like every 5 MINUTES!!! It is driving me insane! Baby D must have had a growth spurt over night because I just feel so uncomfortable!! He is also VERY VERY active today! One minute he is up by ribs treating them like punching bags, the next he is in my lower pelvis kicking me! This is not helping at all when it comes to getting comfortable!

I had mentioned in my weekly update that I have been feeling slight nausea in the morning... and this morning was no better. When I went to brush my teeth I am pretty sure I gaged like 5 times. NOT COOL.

I have been blessed thus far to have had a smooth pregnancy with no real complaints... I think I might have spoke too soon. =) I am hoping these last three months fly by as fast as the first three months!

Thank goodness for Pinterest... it always know the right things to say...

 I might treat myself to a yummy cupcake this weekend!!

I hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

=)Rachel

Week 25

I must say (<- when I read this line back over I added a British accent, just sayin')... doing these posts every week sort of is making the time go by faster... Every time I turn around I have to remember to post my weekly updates!!

How far along? 25 Weeks 6 days
Maternity Clothes? Definitely making my way to mainly maternity tops. I am trying to wear leggings as much as possible, but I do have a few pairs of maternity pants I have to wear to work.
Stretch marks? Not that I know of. I am pretty sure I will wake up one morning and be mortified with a stretch mark discovery
Best moment of this week: We bought our little guy's bedding... in fact I think it is waiting for me when I get home. Any decision that we can make and act on is a major deal!!!
Miss Anything? The occasional glass of wine after a long day... but I will survive!
Movement: Always. It seems that when I am up and moving a lot he is holding on for dear life and not moving, but the second I sit down he is flying around my stomach.
Food Cravings: I can't believe I forgot this before... but I have been craving Dr. Pepper like crazy! I know it is like the worst craving to have, and I didn't really drink a lot of before I was pregnant, but lately an ice cold glass of Dr. Pepper is better than anything.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No, but the last couple days I have been waking up with a slight case of nausea. I am not sure if it is b/c I'm really hungry or what... but I don't like it.
Have you started to show yet: Yes.. in fact today, I had a lady that works on the same floor as me come up and say "wow I thought you were just gaining weight... I just realized you are actually pregnant" .... UM WOW - THANKS LADY? some ppl are unbelievable and need to keep their comments to themselves.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? Ha! Still In! I thought for sure it would pop this week... I didn't even want to look at it incase it would pop out that very second!!
Wedding rings on or off? Still on. Doesn't seem to be getting tight yet.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy... things are slowly but surely coming together, so it is making me feel more at ease.
Looking Forward to: The little guy's arrival. Even tho he is punching me everyday, it still doesn't feel real... I can't wait until he is actually here so I can hold him and cuddle with him.

My parents will be visiting in a couple weeks...and finally the room will be painted. After that is done we will be able to begin to arrange the room according to our plan. We will still have at least one more round of guests before baby D comes, so the full size bed will have to stay which kind of puts a big road block in the room coming together. I guess since he will be in our room for the first few months anyways - I guess it doesn't really matter.

I really want to post a pic of my ever growing baby bump... but the only camera I have right now is on my phone. (my regular camera was either lost or stolen @ my wedding... I know, nice! right?) so they just aren't turning out how I want them too. But, I will try to get the hubby to help me and see if I can't get one posted up here before it disappears! (Courtney - don't worry I will get a pic for you!)

=)Rachel

Another New Discovery...

So apparently, the last few weeks I have been devoted to finding cool new things I can join for when Baby Donahue comes. One of my guilty pleasures is to keep up on celebrity gossip. Whether it be watching a T.V. show like E! News, or visiting People 's website for the latest on the celebrities. So... of course I was all ears when the lovely Jessica Alba was promoting her new company: The Honest Company.

For the entire story and details about The Honest Company... you can visit their website HERE. This company basically gives you an ecofriendly and healthy alternative to diapers and baby care products. As a FTM I have been researching and learning more and more about the different diaper options for my baby. It is actually quite overwhelming. At first I have been debating on whether or not I want to use cloth diapers. In theory this concept is perfect. You are not allowing your child to sit in chemicals all day and it also allows for some serious cash savings. But... realistically, am I going to be wanting to clean off poopie diapers and keep on top of laundry that frequently when I am already trying to learn and do so many things?! I don't know what the answer is... I guess I will have to wait and see how it goes after the little guy is here.

So when I came across Jessica Alba's new product line... it was a great alternative and I figured I would give it a try. The diapers are eco-friendly and nontoxic, they come in adorable patterns for both boys & girls, and they are not crazy expensive. (At least I don't think they are... I don't quite know how much the average monthly total for diaper expense is YET) They are also DISPOSABLE!

They offer a free sample of both the diapers and what they refer to as the Family Essentials (shampoo, body wash, lotions...etc.) just pay shipping and handling - which isn't that much, I can't remember the number exactly. So, duh, of course I ordered that. I received my package last week... and I must say I am quite impressed. Now, clearly, my baby is not here yet. So, I don't have any actual knowledge of how well they  work for baby. But, as a first impression goes, I LIKE.

I am definitely going to be getting at least one monthly supply of the new born size (up to 10lbs) to start off with. I will probably hold off on the Essentials Kit and put a hold on the diapers after that and wait until after the little one arrives and see how he likes them.

Until then... here are some pics on what the trial packages look like...

If you still are not sure about diaper options for your child, I would definitely recommend just trying the trial version of these products. It can't hurt, right?

If anyone has tried these or knows someone who has tries these and wants to share their opinion... please do so in the comments...!

=)Rachel

*Photo of the day*

Mid Morning Snack...