18 Weeks

How far along? 18 weeksTotal weight gain: In the 4-7 range, I feel like it’s fluctuating latelyMaternity clothes? Sometimes! I’m currently purposefully wearing looser fitting clothes.Sleep: Sleep is still good thankfullyBest moments this week: Oh gosh. It’s been a rough week emotionally, but I would have to say all of the kicks I’m feeling every… [Read More]

16 Weeks

How far along? 16 weeksTotal weight gain: I think I’m at about 3-4 lbs nowMaternity clothes? I’m at an awkward in between stage where my regular clothes are too snug and my maternity clothes are loose. Thankfully, I rarely take my frumpy self out in public these days. Sleep: Sleeping great still! The past few… [Read More]

15 Weeks

How far along? 15 weeksTotal weight gain: I think I’m at about 2 lbsMaternity clothes? Not yet. I should probably put away my regular jeans for the year since I haven’t worn them in months and I’m certain they won’t fit without the hair tie trick… Sleep: Sleeping great these days – yay!! I even… [Read More]

13 Weeks

How far along? 13 weeksTotal weight gain: about 1.5 lbsMaternity clothes? Not yet, but thanks to social distancing I’m wearing leggings all day everyday. I don’t even know if my jeans still fit…Sleep: I’m so very tired at night, I fall asleep easily. Sometimes I have a hard time going back to sleep after waking… [Read More]

Weeks 3-6

So, I tried to start filling out these little weekly questionnaires right away after finding out we were pregnant. I though it would be sweet to have notes on what life was like so early on in the pregnancy. :) I didn’t start taking bumpdate pictures until week 12, but I will share those! How… [Read More]

Emilia’s Birth Story

As promised, here is the novel that is my baby girl’s birth story. :) Where ever to begin? The first week of our little one’s life was easily the hardest week of our lives. The moment she was born was perfect and magical, but it wasn’t long before she was taken away from us and we were absolutely terrified… [Read More]

Fall Baby Shower Brunch

On the last day in September my mom hosted a beautiful fall baby shower brunch for me and baby girl. I got to help with the details which I love, and it went flawlessly. When we were discussing how to seat everybody, I mentioned how I’d seen short tables where people sit on pillows on… [Read More]

Sweet September Shower

In September my hubby’s mom and step-mom threw a very sweet baby shower where I got to celebrate with lots of the lovely ladies on his side of the family. The weather was beautiful, and it felt like summer wanted to stick around just a little longer. There were lots of pink decorations, a gorgeous… [Read More]

37 Weeks

How far along? 37 weeks, 2 days (posting this a couple days late) Total weight gain: 21 pounds Maternity clothes? Yep – loving leggings and cozy sweaters lately. I’m going to have to pull out my scarves again, it’s getting chilly! Sleep: It actually got better in the last couple days – weird right? Although last night sleep was… [Read More]

Baby {Girl} BBQ

In early August we had a baby BBQ at our house with friends to celebrate our sweet baby girl. Other than super hot temps and smoke that had recently rolled into our valley, it went off without a hitch! I knew right away when we got pregnant that I wanted to have an event that included my… [Read More]