Sunday, October 27, 2013

Aliza's nursery


I must say I am pretty darn proud of this room! I have sewn and crafted everything in it! I love the color combo so much. They only thing I didn't do is paint the walls... That was daddy's job! I love the stripes :) Here is the big reveal. 
* I do have to thank our sweet neighbors/friends for letting us borrow their daughters crib and changing table. I wanted white furtuire so bad and they were moving H out of her crib and offered it to us! Her husband refurbished the crib and changing table. It is
Beautiful!!!  







This is the week we welcome Sweet Aliza! I can't wait! My inlaws got here today and now it feels official! So ready to meet our tiny princess!! 

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Aliza's Sprinkle

My sweet friend, Rebecca, threw me a sprinkle this past Sunday. It was so sweet of her to offer. Even though we are having another little princess we have quite a bit of stuff to buy still. I totally forgot about all that small stuff!  I sold my swing, bouncy, bathtub, and boppy pillow... So I had already replaced those. I had yet to buy any diapers really and bath stuff!! 

This is sweet Rebecca. She even busted out a diaper cake!! So impressed because if you knew her you would know she doesn't have small children nor does she want any. She is a dedicated momma to 5-6 horses, 4 dogs, 2 cats, and 3 step-daughters. 



Anyhow, the sprinkle was a blast! It was held at a restaurant. We had the party room reserved.  My sweet friends who happen to be mostly my neighbor girls were all there! We ate, chatted, and drank (for those who could) haha. It was so relaxed and almost just felt like a great girl lunch! We did get some sweet gifts! I am feeling a bit more prepared. 





* I always fee l bad when I don't take enough photos or leave someone out, both the case here! I can't believe I didn't get the whole group in the photo! I must remember to take one at the start of
Parties that way I know everyone is there!! 



I have yet to pack a bag.. I have a few days left. Since I am pretty sure I am not going to go into labor on my own I am not too worried. I do have some stuff laid out in her crib, though :) 
This next week I am working on getting her nursery done, cleaning up the guest room,  cleaning every squareinch 
Of my house and playing/ spending time with Amelia . 

Thursday, October 17, 2013

37 weeks :)




Pregnancy Highlights:


How Far Along:   37 weeks 
Size of baby:  18.5 inches  and little over 4lbs 
Total Weight Gain/Loss:  25lbs
Maternity Clothes:  jeans.. But mostly
Normal shirts have noticed my maternity tanks are starting to sneak
Up durning the day!  Daddy's shirts become my goto shirt when I get home! 
Gender:  girl - Aliza Kay-Marie
Movement: all the time 
Sleep: not great.. Can't get
Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along:   36 weeks 
Size of baby:  18.5 inches  and little over 4lbs 
Total Weight Gain/Loss:  23lbs 
Maternity Clothes:  jeans.. But mostly
Normal shirts have noticed my maternity tanks are starting to sneak
Up durning the day! 
Gender:  girl - Aliza Kay-Marie
Movement: all the time 
Sleep: not great.. Can't get comfy and I wake up many times a night. 
Symptoms:  aching back now and just overall uncomfortable 
What I miss:  being about to get on and off the floor without grunting! 
Cravings: cold drinks, subway,  sweets any carbs , ICE 
Best Moment this week:   Hearing Aliza's heartbeat and another great check-up.... 13 days to go!!  My fellow MOPs leadership girls threw a surprise shower at our meeting this past week. So nice of them! 
What I am looking forward to:  my friend, Becca, is throwing me a small "sprinkle" on Sunday! It will be nice to see and hang out for a bit with some sweet friends!! 


This is how I end my work day 90% of the time!! Long hours on my feet is getting old!  

Fun side by side of my belly with Amelia and Aliza both at 37 weeks :) 

Monday, October 14, 2013

36 weeks - full term!!!





Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along:   36 weeks 
Size of baby:  18.5 inches  and little over 4lbs 
Total Weight Gain/Loss:  23lbs 
Maternity Clothes:  jeans.. But mostly
Normal shirts have noticed my maternity tanks are starting to sneak
Up durning the day! 
Gender:  girl - Aliza Kay-Marie
Movement: all the time 
Sleep: not great.. Can't get comfy and I wake up many times a night. 
Symptoms:  aching back now and just overall uncomfortable 
What I miss:  being about to get on and off the floor without grunting! 
Cravings: cold drinks, subway,  sweets any carbs , ICE
Best Moment this week:   Having a great check up at the drs. 
What I am looking forward to:  spending time with big sister at the pumpkin patch and other fun stuff we have planned before Aliza's birthday! 

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Maternity photos

We had my wonderful sweet friend, Candace do our photos. I can't even thank her enough for her time! She is truly so sweet and talented!! Amelia always does a great job when Candace takes her photo. It was so fun to have our cutie posing with me this pregnancy!! We did a few of just her too! Amelia is going to be the best big sister!! 





  Couldn't love my little family more!! 

34 weeks


I am getting caught up on baby Aliza posts! :) 



Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along:   34 weeks 
Size of baby:  18inches and little over 4lbs 
Total Weight Gain/Loss:  22 lbs 
Maternity Clothes:  jeans.. But mostly
Normal shirts :) 
Gender:  girl - Aliza Kay-Marie
Movement: Baby girl moves a lot  :) 
Sleep: better lately but up at least once 
Symptoms:  sore legs and back. Having a hard time sleeping 
What I miss:  being able to walk without getting worn out 
Cravings: cold drinks, subway,  sweets any carbs , ICE
Best Moment this week:   Her room
Is painted and bedding is done! 
What I am looking forward to:  having maternity photos done in a few days. 


Here is a sneak peek of her nursery. I am so in love with this room already!!  It is mostly lavender, light aqua and grey with touches of pink!  :) 




Friday, September 20, 2013

Baby update :)


Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along:   33.5 weeks 
Size of baby:  17 inches and little over 4lbs
Total Weight Gain/Loss:  20 lbs 
Maternity Clothes:  jeans.. But mostly
Normal shirts :) 
Gender:  girl - Aliza Kay-Marie
Movement: Baby girl moves a lot  :) 
Sleep: better lately but up at least once 
Symptoms:  sore legs and back. Lots and lots of contractions... I can usually get them under control 
What I miss:  being able to walk without getting worn out 
Cravings: cold drinks, subway,  sweets any carbs 
Best Moment this week:   We have Aliza's birthday set! I am almost done with her bedding! 
What I am looking forward to:  getting her room put together. I am getting anxious because of the contractions. Hopefully she holds out a bit longer! 

I am seriously in LOVE with Aliza's bedding. I can't believe it turned out how I wanted it! I have never made baby bedding and didn't have a pattern. I just went with it. I usually do this with outfits too. I think I lucked out!! :) 
 
So looking forward to working on getting her room finished. Daddy has been working hard on painting of the room. My master plan for this stencil I had been set on really isn't working. :/. So we move to "plan B".  Either way I know I will love the room. It will all work out!