Week 35 & 36 Updates

I'm definitely the worst at this. :) But here are my updates for last week & this week!

How far along? 35 weeks & 2 days

Total weight gain: I'm really not confident...I really haven't been weighing myself a lot the last few weeks so I'd been guessing, but I'd say I'm around 28 lbs. gained!

Maternity clothes? Haven't worn anything maternity (other than the belly band) just yet but I have bought a few things!

Stretch marks? None that I've seen!

Sleep: Once I fall asleep...I LOVE my sleep! HA! 

Best moment this week: Childbirth class! It was very informative...though I was the farthest along, so some of the info was stuff I already knew! Oops! :)

Miss anything? Walking like normal, I look so awkward waddling around! 

Movement: Yes, lots!

Food cravings:  None really.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Coffee...well hot coffee, iced coffee is fine!

Gender: Baby boy!!!

Labor signs: None yet!

Symptoms: Heartburn, so much of it. and Lightening!

Belly button in or out? Still mostly in!

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy, but tired! 

Looking forward to: My in-law's Christmas party & getting to see my friends! Especially the ones coming in from Arkansas!

In my 35 week picture, I wore the poncho I was so incredibly excited to wear for Thanksgiving and then it decided to be way too warm to wear a sweater & poncho.  I ordered it on Goodnight Macaroon, and at the time it was on sale for $44.  Currently it is full price for $88, though the site has sales often! Here is the link, they have a LOT of really cute stuff on the site, check it out!

How far along? 36 weeks (the picture was taken right after midnight so TECHNICALLY I was 36 weeks! Ha!)

Total weight gain: 29 lbs. based on my doctor!

Maternity clothes? I wore my PinkBlush Maternity dress to the Christmas party. I LOVED it...so comfy and I got so many compliments!

Stretch marks? None so far! One of the nurses at my dr. office commented on it at my 36 week appt! 

Sleep: No trouble falling asleep, but I'm up several times to pee.

Best moment this week: My first weekly dr appt. I know I'm nearing the end now!

Miss anything? I miss my clothes fitting. Ha!

Movement: Yes, lots!

Food cravings:  None!

Anything making you queasy or sick? Coffee (hot coffee that is) makes me super nauseous!

Gender: Baby boy!!!

Labor signs: Having Braxton Hicks occasionally, not too much though.

Symptoms: Heartburn & nausea. Lightening still!

Belly button in or out? In! Although it's so close to popping out!

Wedding rings on or off? On during the day...can't sleep with it on anymore, my hands are too swollen in the morning.

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy, but tired! 

Looking forward to: Finally getting our house decorated for Christmas! Haha!

My 36 week doctor appt. I had my first internal exam to check to see if I'm dilating and all that!  I was so excited, though I know that it being our first child I'm likely to go past my due date, and he still feels like he's in my ribs so I didn't expect anything great.  The doctor also let me know that I was likely to go past my due date, which was a little sad to hear but I knew.  I was told I was 1 cm. dilated and 70% thinned out.  Which she genuinely seemed surprised about....so for one minute I got excited! Haha. Then she told me I could be there for weeks so I'm going to just continue to hope and pray for a Christmas or New Year's Eve baby! I'm very ready to see my baby boy! :)

Alright y'all...I've got a tree that's waiting to be decorated! I'll update you next week after my appt! Expect the update on Tuesday!

See you soon!

XOXO.

Dressing Your Bump

I'm at that age....everyone around me seems to be having babies!!  Which is amazing because I looooove babies! :)  I cannot wait until Chris and I have a little bundle of joy! But until then, I have to be okay with just playing "aunt" to all of my friends' babies! 

So, one of my best friends asked me to make a post about maternity clothes, and of course I agreed!  

I don't have a lot of experience with maternity fashion.  I've never really looked into prices or really thought much of it, but I know that done correctly, you can look absolutely adorable throughout your pregnancy! :)
I think that the main issue most women have with maternity clothing is the price.  After looking into it, the prices are a little high, especially for an item you'll honestly only be wearing for a few months, so I'm hoping I can help any pregnant ladies get the looks they want without breaking the bank! 

I started researching maternity fashion and let me tell you, a lot of the clothing is NOT cute.  Which was a little disheartening!  But never fear, I am here to help you out!!



1. Buy regular clothes in bigger sizes

Buying jeans secondhand in bigger sizes can definitely be more cost effect than paying $40 on maternity pants.
Some clothes can grow with you!  Stretchy waistbands are your friends!  Leggings are an obvious choice, you can always dress up leggings!  Stretchy skirts are also a great choice! 
I like this option because you can still wear the clothes you are used to and you love, just in bigger sizes.  And these clothes can be nice as you make the transition back into your "before baby" clothes!

2. Buy maternity pieces that grow with you!

Buying maternity pieces doesn't have to break the bank, you don't have to buy EVERYTHING from the maternity section! And if you refuse to give up your jeans and they officially don't button anymore, invest in a belly band! 

Maxi dresses are a great investment!  You can make them work throughout the pregnancy, and they can be nice while you are working on losing the baby weight after your baby is born! 

Cardigans and blazers can be used throughout the pregnancy and after! They are a great investment!

3. Borrow

There is nothing wrong with borrowing clothing from friends!  I do it now, so why not do it with maternity clothes?!  The chances are you know someone who is pregnant or has been pregnant that you could borrow from.  

These are a few tips for a fashionable pregnancy on a budget! 

Also, remember that accessories are a great addition to an outfit! A jean jacket is a must-have for a pregnancy. 

I'm going to post a few photos of my favorite looks for Fall/Winter because I have a few friends who may need to start dressing their bumps during the next couple seasons! :)

 

There is a boutique that I found in my search that specifically caters to maternity looks!  It is PinkBlush Maternity.  They have some great looks and the prices aren't too bad!

Here are a couple other blogs that can be helpful when deciding how to dress your bump!
all things katie marie
Mr. and Mrs. Powell

I hope that all you ladies out there with tiny humans growing inside of you have wonderful and healthy pregnancies!  And that this helped in any way! :)

See you soon!

XOXO.