Welcome back...

Wow, it sure has been a while! Life has gotten just a little bit crazier around here and I know that is only going to be busier in the coming months with the arrival of our little peanut! 

When I look back and think I haven't posted in nearly 3 weeks I don't know where the time actually went. I am confident I was just entering my 3rd trimester and posting about it, and here I am nearly 35 weeks pregnant and incredibly behind on everything.

I always prided myself on being able to "do it all" I worked full time, took care of household chores, had a chalked-full social calendar and never missed a birthday or thank you card. Of late, I am lucky if I can make it through a work day without closing my eyes at the desk just for a few minutes! I can't say it is all pregnancy related, I think life just finally caught up with me. 

I am learning to say no to plans that sound fantastic on Monday but by Friday I am in tears about having to leave the house. I am learning that it is okay to have help around the house (thank you Oliver!!) and that if the thank you card isn't in the mail the next morning I haven't failed as a person or friend. 

This past weekend Oliver and I slept in on Saturday and snuggled with Clo, it was 8:45 but it was heaven! After that we spent the day together, no phones, social media or distractions. Granted we were running errands it was still quality time and it was perfect! 

Side note: How cute is my Clo Clo? That is a kitchen towel in his mouth, Mum was too tired to get up and take it away- I am fully aware this will be problematic with baby stuff!!

I am working on slowing down (not my nature as a typical New England gal ;)! ) enjoying the moments and embracing all the change.

Here is a photo from our GORGEOUS baby shower two weeks ago- keep an eye out for a post coming soon! 

So thank you for being patient with me as I work out all the kinks, I know it is about to get a hell of a lot crazier in just 5 weeks!! 

Second Trimester Recap!

Symptoms: Holy migraines! They lasted from 13 weeks until 21 weeks, it was brutal! I think the worst part is that you can't really take anything. Oliver was so sweet and made sure I drank plenty of water, got lots of rest and definitely picked up all of the extra stuff around the house for me! One morning I woke up and they were just gone, it was the best day! I have since moved on to the heartburn stage, if the old wive's tales are true our little girl is going to have a full head of hair!

Cravings: I know this is pretty much the same as the first trimester, but I still ate my normal foods. Nothing I craved or had to have. I was pretty conscientious of what I ate because I had a really big fear of gestational diabetes but fortunately I my test was negative! :)  

Sleep:  I have noticed I was less tired, but on the flip side sleeping was more difficult given my size! I love my maternity pillow, but then again so does Clovis- I am confident he thinks we bought it for him! :) 

Best moment: Seeing the look on Oliver's face the first time he felt her move. It was honestly the sweetest moment! Also every single time he talks to her my heart melts! 

Worst moment: I can't think of a single thing to put here. Honestly this pregnancy is not really what  I expected, I feel pretty good and don't have much to complain about, especially because in just 8 short weeks I will be holding our baby!!! (holy cow that is reallyyy soon!!)

Starting to show?: This bump is out of control! I have had several people ask me if I am sure there is just one baby in there! I think it is a product of being SO short- there really isn't any place for it to go but out.

Gender prediction: We are having a girl, read all about it here on our three year anniversary post! We also have a name picked out! For a little hint her monogram will be mRc (she may already have a few things) 

I am almost done with the nursery, it has been a slow process but I really wanted to find things I loved. This past weekend our rocker arrived along with some of the wall art. I am waiting on a few custom pieces I ordered, and then we are set!

We also have our baby shower coming up this weekend! I can't wait to see how it all comes together as I have been left completely in the dark on everything!- Maybe that is the worst moment so far ;)

THANK YOU FOR READING!! XOXO