A few things we have been up to!

 We started our registry!
One reason we went is for me to quit buying things, I figured if I'm registered for it I won't buy it. Also Bry and I have a very busy Feb and March and my first shower is in March, so we needed to get it done when we had the time! It was fun, but very overwhelming. It's so crazy everything a tiny little baby needs and once you decide what to get you have twenty choices of different brands! I sure hope Estella likes what we've picked out for her ???

When registering I found the perfect stroller for us! The Mamas & Papas Sola. This is the #1 selling brand in Great Britain, I knew it had to be good those Brit's always have excellent taste. It was on sale for $150 off, so I went straight home to research and read every review possible! After finding out this was truly meant to be my stroller, I called and had them put one on hold! These are the top things I was looking for in a stroller 1. Functional  2. Chic/stylish/cute 3. Forward/rear facing  4. Handle bar that adjusts higher( for Bry because he is so tall) 5. pushes/steers easily 6. Can hold a infant car seat/or lay flat 7. Light weight/ fold easy and 8. Something I can have for future kiddos!

Isn't it so cute??? Now Gg (grandma) Just needs to find fabric that comes in kelly green and pink to make a stroller blanket to match:)



Now on to the nursery-
It's coming along, one thing at a time! Gg has been very busy sewing away. She was only home for a week and got the valance, part of the dust ruffle done, the quilt cut out and we started redoing the antique dresser! Thanks Mom, we love it :)

Next up was the Chandelier. The first one I bought ended up being to small, I loved it and was afraid I wouldn't find one I equally loved... but I did! I'm so proud of Bry for putting it up all by himself, with the help of a lovely assistant:) The directions weren't great. It took a few times to get all the parts in place, but we did it and it looks FABULOUS! Thanks again Bry you made your oh so impatient wife's night!

24 Weeks!

 How far along? 24 weeks

Maternity clothes? Yes, but thankful for a lot of shirts that aren't maternity that still work! There really isn't a ton of cute maternity clothes

Stretch marks? None yet, but I'm checking all the time

Sleep? Sleeping pretty good, I'll take it

Best moment last week?Having her daddy feel her kick for the first time...it was so exciting!!!  

Movement?  Yep, lots even from the outside...she sure is getting bigger  and stronger

Food cravings? Still chocoalte donuts. Also my mom found a frozen smoothie mix made by Jamba Juice! These are my favorite but there isn't one close, so now I can have one whenever I want

Gender? Girl,  Estella Marie



Labor signs? None, thankfully

Belly button in/out? In

What I miss: Nothing as of now. I love having a baby bump and I've been really lucky with feeling well

What I am looking forward to: Finishing my antique dresser for the nursery. I need to wait for my mom to get home from Fl. to help ( I will post before and after pics)


Milestones: Bry being able to feel her, and once your baby hits 24 weeks they have a greater than 50-50 chance of survival

Best moment yet!

This Morning Bry was able to feel his little girl kicking away for the FIRST time!!!! I'm so excited to have him experience this! It didn't last for a super long time, but It was so special:) What a great way to start the day!!!

23 Weeks!

How far along? 23weeks

Maternity clothes? Yes, but I still have a few items I can fit in to

Stretch marks? None yet, but I'm checking all the time

Sleep? Sleeping ok. Its hard to stay on your left side but Dr. said its ok if I'm on my back or right side just try and switch off, so now its getting better

Best moment last week?Feeling her get way stronger and buying a stroller (not just any stroller a super chic one:) 

Movement?  I'm feeling her more and more everyday and for longer periods of time.  Its for awhile in the morning around 8 and at night around 9:30

Food cravings? Burgers, I never liked hamburgers until I got pregnant! Bry is loving it, they're his favorite food and he loves making them. These are not just any hamburgers they have sauteed mushrooms, pepper jack cheese, and best part of all... Onion Rings on a toasted bakery bun with bbq sauce! This is making me want one now haha and we've been eating them at least once a week

Gender? Girl,  Estella Marie

Labor signs? None

Belly button in/out? In

What I miss: I can't think of anything right now, so far I love being pregnant

What I am looking forward to: For Bry to be able to feel her kick

Milestones: Not anything big, other then I definitely grew this week. I had lots of growing pains and Bry even said your belly looks a lot bigger!

Dreaming of pink and green!

We are starting the nursery!!! It's never too early or so I've been told:) First item I bought was the pink and green chandelier, EVERY girl needs one! Then came the crib, I got a great deal on a pottery barn one (something I've always wanted), then it was time to pick out the fabric and paint! I already new if I was having a girl the walls would be pink, but I had to decide what shade I wanted. My mom will be custom making the quilt, dust ruffle, and window valance. I'm so lucky to have such a creative and talented mom and thankfully I have a wonderful sister who offered to paint. We haven't got very far, only the color on the wall but I'm still deciding what to paint behind the crib. I've been a very busy girl looking on etsy and pinterest for stencils and ideas! I can't wait to see it all come together!

Auntie Stacy painting away:)

I just had to share!

I just had to share our Christmas card picture because I thought it was so fun and a creative way to share our big news! We had a early ultrasound at 16 weeks, I know I'm super impatient but I couldn't wait any longer! A good family friend did our ultrasound, she said that she had never been wrong... so I trusted her:) I came up with this idea because I really wanted to do a reveal party but with it being around the holidays it was too busy! So instead everyone had to wait until they got our card in the mail. It was really fun to get everyones responses once they got them!

Totally Scored Big At Target!

Yesterday was a great day! I started off with my 22 week Dr. appointment. Everything is still going great and it sure never gets old hearing the sweet sounds of your baby's heart beat! Afterwards I just had to stop by the Maple Grove Target on my way home since I pass right by it. I've been keeping a close eye on things at Target,  because every year after the New Year it all seems to go on clearance...and we all know I love a good deal! Well I scored big! I got a video monitor, Ameda breast pump,  accessories for the pump, 2 crib sheets, changing table pad cover, Born Free bottles, pacifiers all for 50% off and a pack n play for 30% off:) I could have kept filling my overflowing cart but I figured I have to leave something for my registry.  It's so fun to finally be buying these things for my baby and I! I couldn't wait to call everyone I knew and tell them about the awesome deals I just scored. Bry sent me a text (pretty sure he was teasing me) saying he's glad I'm so excited about my pump and I replied never thought a breast pump would make my day, but it sure did! To be able to get a hospital grade pump that was over $300 for only $153 was pretty dang exciting!  Boy times are changing, but I couldn't be Happier!

Happy Shopping!

Weekly Updates....better late then never Right?

How far along? 22weeks

Maternity clothes? Yes, but I still have a few items I can fit in to

Stretch marks? Not yet, thank goodness. I put on my stretch mark cream everyday

Sleep? Sleeping ok, just getting up to pee and then I can't fall back asleep

Best moment last week?  Putting up the crib, I couldn't look at it in the box any longer


Movement? I'm feeling her move more and more. Mostly at night after 9pm is when she feels most active

Food cravings? So far root beer, chocolate donuts, and coldstone:)

Gender? Girl,  Estella Marie

Labor signs? Nope

Belly button in/out? In

What I miss: Nothing, so far I love being pregnant

What I am looking forward to: My 22week Dr. appointment on wed, I always look forward to hearing the heart beat it is so reassuring

Milestones: I don't think there was any big ones this week, Other then she should be one whole pound thats crazy

I've Decided to start Blogging:)

For the past few years I've been following a few blogs and I love reading them! I've always thought I can't do this, I'm not a good writer but I've decided I don't care. This is for me to remember and share my pregnancy and one day show my little one! So heres a little bit about me, I've been married to my high school sweetheart Bryan for 3 1/2 years (we've been together for 10) and we couldn't be happier! We have a dog Chloe that is 5 and she is the most spoiled dog ever! Miss Chloe has no idea what she's in for because things are about to change, I'm 22 weeks pregnant with our first child... a baby GIRL and we are so excited! We feel truly blessed and can not wait to meet our Lil Miss Estella Marie in May! It was a bit of a difficult time getting pregnant in the first place so I just want to soak up every moment and enjoy this very special time in our lives! I'm so glad I've been inspired to do this and hopefully other people will be inspired to start blogging too;)