{36 weeks}... and 5 days!

I am almost 37 days pregnant today!!! I cannot believe it!  The Christmas break was wonderful and...not over yet for me.  I am working today (TTuesday) and do not work again until next Tuesday!  It will be so great to have time to nest and rest before baby.  My due Day is officially 23 days away! Ahhhhh.  I cannot even imagine how amazing it is going to be to look into my son's eyes.  Wow!  I cannot wait to see his beautiful face!  He got some adorable outfits from his aunt Jill and his first hockey jersey from his dad.  Grammy & pappa also got him some nursery furniture and a DVD that will ensure he is the "happiest baby on the block".  I got a video camera so that I can capture all of his milestones and precious moments! I have been praying for a speedy delivery. Ha...It will be what it will be! I just want my baby here safe and sound! Hope everyone had a blessed holiday and is looking forward to the new year.  Praying that the Lord blesses everyone with a healthy and joyful fresh start!

{35 Week Update!} Swelling SICKNESS & Braxton Hicks

I cannot wait to hold my sweet little boy in my arms. I am really looking forward to this December break! I know I will just be getting bigger and more swollen but, it will be a nice time to rest before Mr. H makes his way into the world. I hope everyone has a blessed holiday season!

Halston's Baby Shower Haul

I'm full Of Joy...It's a Boy

July 24th: 3 1/2 Months

Moving right along.  I am getting there.  3 1/2 months and....still sick.  4 more weeks until we find out the sex of our little peanut.  My gut feeling is that it is a girl but, what do I know.  I have just started to outgrow my clothes 100%. even my baggy blue jeans fit like leggings.  This is such a weird feeling because I am not large enough to wear maternity clothes.  really weird limbo stage.  My pills help allot but, the minute I miss one... I vomit!  I wish this would subside.  Other than that, I feel great.  I am getting so excited! I have been in Houston on vacation and have been looking High & Low for a belle baby carrier.   Mom and I went to a resale shop to look for maternity clothes and I FOUND ONE second hand!  1/2 price! so excited. Not much else to report. 

July 23: Baby Food Evolution

So... I am always researching cool new baby gadgets and inventions that makes mom's life easier. I know that the new fad is cooking your own baby food but, Who has the time?  I am really in love with Nurturme's quick dried baby food!  What a cool concept.  The food is quick dried which preserves the nutrients ans antioxidants that jarred baby food cooks out.  Also, 8 packages weighs less than 1 jar so it's easy on the diaper bag.  An added benefit is that it can be mixed with water, breast milk or formula! And, when baby gets bigger you can sneak Nurturme's magic nutrient powder into mac-n-cheese, soups and pastas.  talk about evolved baby food!  

June 28th: 10 weeks & 3 Days

So...I am a totally different person.  This baby has taken over my body and I have NO CONTROL!  I have been taking my anti-nausea pill now for about 3 weeks.  It is a life saver however, I still get sick.  The upside is I no longer get sick often enough to carry trash bags in my vehicle "just in case".  I am getting VERY anxious to find out the sex!  So is Shane! Shane met a lady at a hotel desk that was pregnant and said that the Chinese Lunar Calendar worked for her and 4 other family members!  They were 5 for 5! So, Of course we plugged our info into the chart and it predicts we will have a little princess on our hands! I feel like it will be a little cupcake as well so, maybe it's right? we will find out in August! I am very into nursery themes at the moment!  For a girl I am completely inspired by Miranda Lambert's tour bus designed by the very Texan, Junk Gypsies!  Love the richness in fabrics and rustic Texan touches!  What better way to decorate my girl's room than after my favorite star!  For a boy I am really liking owls or....a cool album cover musician theme.  Not sure yet though!

BABY GIRL'S ROOM

BABY BOY'S ROOM