Meet Westin

Our friends, Andy & Lisa Smith, had their baby boy, Westin Scott on March 16 (a week late) weighing 8lbs 3oz and 20in long! He is so handsome!!!

Yellow Polka Dot Bikini

One of my high school girlfriends, Kali (Teel) Kasprzyk, who lives in Sarasota, Florida, (miss her mucho!) had a baby girl, Mila Marie, on Feb 11 (10 days early) weighing 7.5lbs and 21in long! She is an adorable little peanut! I crafted her this cute swimsuit onesie that I saw on Pinterest (of course), however, it can also just be bought on Etsy for $21, although I wanted to try making it myself :) It took a while to cut my own pattern that looked right, but it was easy to iron on with fabric adhesive, and then I sewed around the edges (so it'll last in the wash), and added the ribbon and bows!

I'll have to make one for my little sunbathing beauty too when she comes...however, looks like I need to adjust the pattern for the bottoms, so it looks like it sits lower on the waist and wraps around the diaper better. It was tough that I didn't have my own baby model while making it, to be able to test it on, hahaha! But it still turned out pretty dang cute! Enjoy Mila!!! xoxo

Maternity Photos @ 34 weeks

Baby Shower #3 - My family

Baby Room ALL Finished!!!

I am 33 weeks, and thanks to my aunt hosting a baby shower for me at our house over the weekend, I was forced to finish the baby's room! Well, not forced, but I wanted to show it completed, and it was a good timeline for me to get it done, so now I can just sit and relax (in our newly finished basement too!) :) There are, of course, a couple more things I'd still like to make for the room (memo board, liners for the baskets, and cover the railgaurd in purple) but those aren't urgent...It's looking great already, and I am so proud I did it all with only one eye, hehehe!

I finally finshed and hung the Pom Pom "Mobile", and got my childhood bedtime prayer blown up on a canvas...

I sewed the curtains, from an idea I saw on Pinterest that took me to this site Better Homes, however there wasnt a tutorial to follow so I kinda had to figure it out on my own. I used a white king size sheet from Walmart, to make 2 panels, then used the left over white fabric to make ruffles and then some of the dark purple to match the crib skirt. My girlfriends helped me create the alphabet wall. I bought all the paper mache letters from Hobby Lobby and paint and scrapbook paper from Michael's. The girls painted the edges, traced the letter on the paper and glued it on. I hung the letters with poster putty. The fancy frame above the bed is not completed yet. It will have baby's initial...

Above the dresser is the collage wall...a place for her cute newborn shoes, her growing foot prints, her birth announcement, her hospital bracelet, the "Little Miss Muffet" nursery rhyme (because my Grandpa Quinn called me Miss Muffet!) and Colbie's paw print for sisterly love! I also made another changing pad cover using that cute, soft, polka dot minky fabric! And look how full the closet is already getting :)

NST - Baby's Heatbeat

Today we had our 32 week OB appt. Dr Nelson performed the non-stress test, measuring baby's heatrate and movement for 20 minutes. It ranged from 132-137, which is just perfect! She got hiccups during it too...pretty cute! My doctor said that due to my thyroid issues, we will do this stress test once a week from now til delivery.

UPDATE: 32 WEEKS

How Far Along: 32 weeks
Total Weight Gain: 26lbs (weighing in at 124lbs)
Belly Circumference: 36"
Nausea: I feel it starting to come back a little. I am often saying "I don't feel good", kinda sick to my stomach and have headaches, probably because I am not eating enough, so I again have to start eating small meals more often throughout the day.
Mood Swings: I get impatient real easily. So sorry Kevin!! But I just gotta do what I wanna do when I need to do it...which is of course a challenge when pregnant. Some days I still cry about my eye because its still such a long road to normalcy, while at other times I hide it with my happiness of all the things I have accomplished in the bay's room and Kevin finishing the basement - so excited to have it all finished!!
Food Cravings: Nothing in particular lately... at the airport, I did crave licorice. And I have to say, I use to be a huge fan of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese (people would joke I eat it 4 times a week) but I cant stand the taste of it now. I have to eat Velveeta or the Sharp Cheddar Deluxe kind, HA!
Other Symptoms: I often get short of breath and I've been noticing I breathe harder, even just while sitting still or laying down. I walk slower and its hard to bend over and put on my socks and shoes. I need slip ons! I 've been having some trouble sleeping, only because I am up every 2 hours to pee, and then its hard to get comfortable again with this big belly. It's even hard just to sit up to get out of bed because my abs don't work the same. Moving around and getting ready...everything is such a process and takes longer. The baby kicks A LOT! All day long. Well, not like fast kicks, but you'll see her foot poke out my left side, and then her butt will bulge out on my right side. Kevin loves feeling her. It's still just so weird to him that a human is growing inside me...and for me too, but I already have a cennection with her since she's in my belly :) She is definitely out growing her space. She has hiccups often! Kinda cool, but then annoying cuz you cant stop them, haha.
Miss Anything: Yes, beer. I am not a big drinker, but I love happy hours with friends and cant wait for some warm, sunny patio time and a Mich Golden Light with olives - a Minnesota martini its called!!! And of course my vision, and to be pretty again!
Sleep Time: I have been getting real tired often again. I would love a nap by 2pm, and or in bed by 8pm...but I am always busy with something, so I find myself pushing on. Busy-bee!
My Exercises: Still doing Shiatsu once a week and a massage at Massage Envy once a month.
Fun Moment Since Last Update: The baby shower my girlfriends put on for me. They did such an awesome job with it all...all the decorations, crafts and games. I loved seeing everyone!
Gender Idea: Girl
Maternity Clothes: Of course. I bought a few shorts and capris for Florida and didn't even get to wear them because it was kinda windy and chilly most days. Maybe wear them in April? If this snow ever goes away!??
Labor Signs: None. I haven't even felt any Braxton hicks since that one week...
Looking Forward To: Our 32 week appt this Thursday. We'll have a non stress test done, so we get to listen to baby's heart beating for 20 minutes straight, to hear how active she is. And then of course my family baby shower this Sunday! Eeeeeee!

Baby Shower #2 - Girlfriends

Today my besties (Brianna, Serena, Courtney & Danielle) threw me a baby shower with all my favorite girlfriends!! They did an amazing job with it all...from the decorations, to the crafts, to the brunch food and the games. We got so much baby stuff, I don't even know what to do with it all!

Serena made door decor with pages from a old book that had purple pictures...neat idea!

Party favors were bottles filled with cookie mix. And write a message in a diaper...

Delicious cupcakes from Stacy and fruit tart from Brianna!

Craft 1: Make a baby head band.

Craft 2: Design a letter for baby's room alphabet wall.

Prego's: Carrie had Cole Jan 1, Lisa = March 9, Megan = April 15, Me = May 5, Marlowe = May 24

Toys to hang from her car seat.

Very cute "Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site" book for Kevin, from Marlowe & Todd.

The Diaper Dekor from the Evenson's, and the Cradle'n'Swing from my Mom

Adorable coral dress and shoes from Baby Gap from Brianna...my fav!

And Brianna crafted a purple tutu!!!

Celebrity Baby Bump game...Courtney photoshopped my head on celebrity bodies - hilarious!

THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING!!!!

The hostesses being silly with my belly...

LOVE you girls! Thanks for throwing such a beautiful shower!!

We are overwhelmed and blessed with so many gifts. Colbie is excited too!

Had to put together the "My Little Lamb" swing :)