Bumpdate - 22 weeks.

Pregnancy Update

First Trimester: Not as bad as everyone said. My mom was so sick with me and I was terrified that I was going to be so sick while pregnant. But for the most part, it was the complete opposite. I definitely had my moments. Mornings were a little harder at the beginning but never bad enough that I threw up all the time. I was definitely nauseas when I didn't eat. I learned very quickly not to let myself go very long without food or I would be miserable. I did throw up a couple times but nothing crazy. Everytime I went to the doctor, I lost more and more weight. Which was strange because I wasn't as sick as my best friend (who was constantly throwing up) but I was definitely losing weight.

Tired. Tired. Tired. Holy moly. I had absolutely NO energy to do anything. All I wanted to do was sleep. And that's what I did.

Second Trimester: So far, fabulous! 'Morning Sickness' is totally gone. and food has never tasted so good! I haven't had any weird cravings other than I need a Diet Coke every day. The only thing that sucks are the headaches. I get them bad. Thank goodness for Diet Coke because Tylenol does nothing for me. My energy has come back! In fact, I always get random energy where all I want to do is clean the house, or cook a yummy dinner, or run a million errands which is SO not like me! My husband isn't complaining one bit tho ;)

Bumpdate:

Gender: Girl

How far along are you?: 22 weeks
She is starting to look like a miniature newborn. Her lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and tiny tooth buds are developing beneath the gums. 11 inches and almost 1 pound. 

Size of the baby: Spaghetti Squash

Movement?: Yes! I feel her atleast a couple times a day.

Cravings?: Not really. At the beginning all I wanted was Zupas and steak. But I always need a diet coke. Pizza is really yummy too ;)  But I wouldn't say I have strong cravings.

Best moment this week: Feeling her move more and more!!

Daddy update: He is getting so excited about his little girl. I catch him staring at little girls all the time with the biggest smile on his face. 

Recent Doctors Appointment: I am so lucky that Shawn has been to all but ONE doctors appointment so far! This last doctors appointment was the 'big' one! The ultrasound tech did it and this was the ultra sound where she measured everything to make sure she was progressing correctly. And she is absolutely perfect! Right on schedule. And moving soooo much!! It's fun to watch her move while we are having an ultra sound!

What I'm looking forward to: Halloween and the holidays with her next year! Also, snuggling her while watching Netflix. Because right now I am currently watching Netflix and can't wait to be snuggling her on the couch.

Misc: We are getting the nursery together! We have a rocking chair, a dresser, and a nightstand! Lots of whites and neutrals with a touch of light pink everywhere. I'm a very simple girl but love Shabby Chic so that's what is happening right now. We just brought home our stroller and car seat from the in-laws house. They are wonderful and got us that as a gift but no longer wanted it sitting in their house! haha. So now I can just stare at it all day :) I love spoiling my little girl. My mom calls her 'my doll' because you should see the clothes I have already gotten her. She can NEVER have too many clothes! But I would be lying if I said she didn't have a lot already.

We can't wait to meet you baby girl. :)

A life update- and Halloween!

Between working at the salon, doing eyelash extensions, and being pregnant.. obviously I've neglected the blog and its time for a little update on LIFE.

The past couple weeks have been busy busy busy! I absolutely love Fall. I love fall candles, fall decor, the cold. Everything about fall. So October has been a busy month!

I've also picked up a new hobby and it's doing eyelash extensions. And let me tell ya- I absolutely LOOOOVE it! I never thought I would love something more than doing hair. And that is saying something. Hair has always been my passion, but its such a good feeling when my clients are so happy with their eyelashes and they open their eyes for the first time and look in the mirror and say "OH MY GOSH I LOVE THEM!''. Not to brag or anything but I've also had ladies cry! Ha-ha. I love it. So cute. and such a blessing to make people feel and look so beautiful. Both in lashes, and doing their hair.

Now lets talk about the cutest twins in the world. My aunt just had a boy and a girl- Macen and Lillee. Such a blessing to have those sweet spirits in this world. The other day, I colored my aunts hair and while I colored her hair my mom and husband held her babies. Not only are they the cutest things in the world, but it was so precious watching Shawn take care of Lillee. He held her the whole time, fed her a bottle, and burped her. He will be the best daddy ever.

Sweet Little Lillee

I was also doing my friends eyelashes the other day, and she brought over her cute little girl Taylee and Shawn played with her. I think he's a little excited about having a girl ;)

(I also think this picture is funny because Taylee was so confused on who the strange man was that was holding her hahaha)

October kind of dragged for me to be honest. I don't know if it was because everyone was so 'pumped' for Halloween and I didn't really care for it, or if it's because I'm way too excited for Christmas. Either way, October was a slow month and as fun as Halloween is- I couldn't wait for it to be over. (Ba-humbug) 

Shawn and I did the traditional carving pumpkins with our friends and a pizza party. That's always so fun to be with them. We have the greatest friends and so lucky that the husbands all get along as well! 

And of course, you can't spend Halloween not dressing up! That's one thing I DO love about Halloween. It's one time a year, you can paint your face crazy and it's okay. Shawn and I always dress up. But all I could think about this Halloween was how excited I am for next year, when our little girl will be in a cute Halloween costume and mommy and daddy will match her! hahaha. Yes I am one of those crazies. But we love it. 

This Halloween Shawn and I didn't want to sit home and pass out candy. BORING. So we dressed up and went to my parents house! But that too got boring because all my siblings were gone. My dad's brother was throwing a Halloween party and the twins were going to be there. How could I pass that up?? So Shawn and I spent the rest of the night there. Until 9 o'clock when conversations started to become a blur because this pregnant lady is tired 24/7. ;)

K but really? Look at those twins. They cannot be cuter!

Well that was October. :) Can't wait to see what November brings us. oh right. lots and lots of food. But I have a feeling November will be a long month too because I want Christmas SO BAD! 

xoxo.