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Sophie-Rae // One Month

June 1, 2015

Leggings and Headband: c/o Autumn Nicole Designs // Moccasins: Freshly Picked

Well, that was the fastest month of my life! I can’t believe it has been a month since we were in the hospital welcoming our newest angel into the world! To say I was excited to have a little girl is an understatement! I have had so much fun (probably a little too much) dressing her up and putting all these bows in her hair! I also can’t wait to be a dance mom! haha No, but really! The day we found out we were having a girl, she has been my “little dancer.” The girls in my family dance. It’s just what we do. She danced in my stomach for several months and already loves music. She definitely has some rhythm and is showing real potential. 😉

Sophie-Rae is smiling more and more and has started cooing. She is more alert and stays awake for longer periods of time. She is in size 1 diapers and is starting to wear 0-3 month clothes now, although she can still fit into some of her newborn things. She still has a head full of hair and hasn’t lost any of it yet. She loves her paci and her big brother. Hampton goes over to her swing and will stare at her and giggle and she just stares back at him in awe. haha It is so cute. I love how they already love each other so much.

These leggings and matching turban are so cute for summer! I am so glad that I stumbled upon Autumn Nicole Designs on Etsy! They have the cutest leggings, turbans and so much more for your littles! I am loving this mommy and me pineapple romper/shirt!

Be sure to check out Autumn Nicole Designs on Instagram!

Baby Announcement Ideas Using GraphicStock Free Images

May 11, 2015

Thank you to GraphicStock for sponsoring today’s post. Opinions are 100% my own.

Ryan and I have been making some lifestyle adjustments over the last few months in order to prepare for Sophie-Rae’s arrival. We have been trying to save money any where we can. When it came time to make SR’s birth announcements, I wanted something simple and cheap. That’s where GraphicStock comes in. They have over 250,000 stock photos to choose from. It is so simple to use! All you do is sign up and stat downloading photos! That easy.

I found an adorable baby announcement design and simply used picmonkey to add the wording in there. I love the way it turned out, and best of all? It was totally free! You can’t beat free!

I can’t wait to continue using GraphicStock for other blogging purposes in the future as well. I have a feeling it will really come in handy. I’m so thankful I discovered this great site!

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Pregnancy Week by Week

May 1, 2015

Happy May! I thought today would be a very appropriate day to look back through my weeks of pregnancy. My due date is TOMORROW! So crazy! I loved putting together this post and looking back at my belly growth. While I gained much less during this pregnancy than I did my first, I still gained more than I wanted to. It will all be worth it when I see that sweet little girl. Here is a look back on my pregnancy:

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You might also enjoy reading How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy.

I have had a wonderful pregnancy this time around and I can’t believe it is almost over (any day now)! We can’t wait to meet our sweet angel!

Angel

April 30, 2015

Angel outfit: c/o Posh Baby Blooms Messy Bow: c/o Madison Skye & Co.

I absolutely can not wait for our sweet little angel to be here! I found this outfit while perusing Etsy one day and fell in love with it. I can’t express to you how precious it is in person. The pictures just don’t do it justice. It is extremely high quality and very well made. Posh Baby offers so many adorable outfits, rompers, bows and even shoes. This shop is quickly becoming a favorite of mine!

Those wings on the back and that little Angel bottom!! I can’t even! It’s so hard to believe that any day now, those little bloomers will have a little SR in them! Be sure to check out Posh Baby Bloom’s unique clothes and to check them out on Facebook!

When do you think SR will arrive? (P.S, my due date is Saturday)

39 Weeks Pregnant + Five on Friday

April 24, 2015

ONE.
How Far Along: 39 weeks! We are officially one week away from baby!!

Size of Baby: She measured 7lbs. at our 37 week ultrasound, so I’m guessing she is close to 8lbs. now. In other words, COME ON BABY!

Gender: Our baby girl! SRC!

Weight Gain: I hit 30 lbs last week. So, there’s that. Good news is, I will be having her any day now. Hopefully I won’t gain much more.

Movement: All the time. Bless her heart, I’m surprised she is still able to move. I’m sure she has been out of room in there for weeks. haha

Sleep: I haven’t slept much this week. Mostly due to terrible allergies. Despite all of the rain we have had, I have pollen all over my car and the bees are buzzing every where. My allergies have been so bad.

Workouts: This week, I haven’t walked or worked out as much. I walked 3 days and did my TIU workouts 2 days. Not great, but I’m going to try to do better this weekend.

Maternity Clothes: I’m still mixing and matching. Maternity jeans are awesome and Nike shorts are the bomb. That is basically my wardrobe as of right now.

Symptoms: I’ve been having stronger Braxton Hicks contractions and I have felt a lot of pressure and lower back pain. Probably because she is ready to make her grand entrance. I hope…

Cravings/Aversions: No cravings, but I have been so hungry for some reason.

Missing Most: Sleep.

Nursery: I shared the finished product on the blog earlier this week! What do you think?

TWO.
I’m giving away a $50 shop credit to Love Garlands here. There are only a couple of days left to enter!

THREE.
I am so excited to spend the weekend with my two favorite boys! We have plans to go to the farmer’s market in the morning and stock up on groceries so that I can make a few frozen meals this week. We are going to spend the whole day as a family of 3 for the last Saturday. Bittersweet.

FOUR.
My little man is officially 18 months old today! I can’t believe how fast these 18 months have flown. I feel like I just left the hospital with him and now we are about to have his little sister. He has loved spending the week in his Hey Girl tee from Bless Her Heart!

FIVE.
I’ve been spending a little bit of time trying to get ahead on my blogging – scheduling posts and social media for the next couple of weeks. It is HARD to get ahead. How do you do it? Do you set aside time to schedule and write every day? What works for you?

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Be sure to follow me on Instagram for baby updates!

Baby Girl Nursery Reveal

April 20, 2015

Tissue Garland: c/o Love Garlands

I have finally finished the nursery! Most everything you see in the room is H’s old nursery decor and furniture, I just added a few feminine touches. I picked up this rug from TJ Maxx for $15! I was pretty happy about that. I purchased her a new bumper and crib sheet to add a little pink in the room from Bye Bye Baby. The Tissue Garland above her bed is by Love Garlands! Isn’t it so cute? I wanted something light and girly above her crib and this was the perfect decor to complete her nursery!

Yes, one of the handles is broken thanks to a very clumsy and determined toddler. It is on my list of things to fix this week.

I’ve still got a picture of H in the frame until we have SR’s newborn photos done after she is born. I will trade them out after that. 🙂 I picked up this little table at TJ Maxx and painted it with homemade chalk paint that Ryan and I mixed up real quick. It turned out perfect!

Baby Blocks: c/o Blockaholic Boutique

My grandmother made SR this beautiful quilt. She has made all of her children, grandchildren and now great-grandchildren a quilt. They are so beautiful and special to us. I’m so thankful that Hampton and SR will have a piece of her forever.

Do you have a baby on the way or a party coming up that you need decor for? You’re in luck because Love Garlands is giving away a $50 credit to their shop to one of my lucky readers (open to U.S. and CA. only)! Just enter in the rafflecopter below and I will notify the winner next week!

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38 Weeks Pregnant + F I V E

April 17, 2015

O N E.
I will be 38 weeks pregnant tomorrow! We are officially in the home stretch! I had a great check-up this week! Baby SR is already 7lbs. and has lots of hair just like her brother! She also has little rolls on her thighs! Ah, I died! She is head down and ready to go! My Doctor told me it could literally be any day.I wouldn’t hate it if she came on. I’m still feeling pretty good, just large and getting to that uncomfortable point. Although, I feel a million times better this time than I did with H. I’m thankful for that. Be sure to follow me on Instagram for baby updates!

T W O.
I have had a couple of giveaways on my blog this week! Did you see them? Enter this giveaway to win $15 Paypal Cash and if you are a new mom, expecting, or know someone who is, enter this giveaway to win an adorable onesie (of your choice) from TuTu Sweet in Pink Boutique!

T H R E E.
My awesome MIL texted me this week and offered to keep H for us tonight so that Ryan and I can go on a date and enjoy a night to ourselves before SR arrives! I am SO excited! Ryan has been super busy this past month and I feel like I’ve hardly seen him. We definitely could use this time alone right about now. I’m also excited to hopefully get a little bit of uninterrupted cleaning done. It’s going to be a great weekend!

F O U R.
Last weekend, we took Hampton to see Thomas the Train. We rode him and met Sir Topham Hatt! It was a huge deal to my little boy who is absolutely in love with Thomas. I almost cried when he saw him for the first time. His little face lit up and he was so happy! Later that day, Hampton started looking awful. His eyes were swollen and he broke out in a rash. I thought he was having an allergic reaction to something, but it turns out he had Roseola virus. He has also been battling a double ear infection. I ran him to the Doctor and we found out the antibiotic he had been on was not even working. It was pitiful. Needless to say, we have spent most of our week inside resting. My little man is finally acting better and his rash has cleared up. I’m so ready to have my crazy little toddler back! 🙁

F I V E.
Weekly Round Up:

Check out these delicious Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles I made last weekend! They are so delicious and perfect for a warm day out in the sun!

Tuesday, I shared My Morning Routine with you and my new favorite yogurt flavor!

I showed off a little bit of my nerdy side with my new glasses.

Yesterday, I shared my new diaper bag with a checklist of what to put in it for the new baby! Also, don’t forget to enter to win a onesie from TuTu Sweet in Pink Boutique! They are SO cute!

What are you up to this weekend?

37 Weeks Pregnant + My Five

April 10, 2015

ONE.
First of all, thank you all so much for your support, encouragement and advice on this post the other day. It was overwhelming and so encouraging and reassuring to read your comments on your experience with having a second child. It definitely made me feel better to write what has been on my heart the last few weeks and to share my fears with you. I never imagined you would all be so supportive. THAT is why I blog. I love you guys!

TWO.
I will be 37 weeks pregnant tomorrow. Full term, y’all! I can’t believe how fast this pregnancy has been. I’m feeling pretty good minus the normal aches and pains that come with the end of pregnancy. I won’t go into detail, but you know… I’m definitely ready to have her now. I’m ready to see what she looks like! I will be sharing more photos of her nursery very soon! I basically used all of Hampton’s nursery furniture and just added in a little pink. 🙂 I am looking very forward to my Doctor appointment next week because we are having an ultrasound to measure baby girl and talk about possibly inducing. While I had a positive experience being induced with Hamp, I haven’t totally decided if I want to be induced again. I’ll keep you all posted as best I can, but for more updates, follow my Instagram!

THREE.
Mother’s Day is coming up in one month from today! Have you thought about what you’re getting your mom? I shared a fun idea for a gift basket for all new mother’s in your life yesterday! Be sure to check it out!

FOUR.
We are taking Hampton to see and ride Thomas the Train tomorrow! I can’t wait!! He will be so excited and I can’t wait to see his little face! Let’s just pray I don’t go into labor while on that train ride. It could happen…

FIVE.
I officially have an Etsy addiction. It’s bad. You will see that more and more in the coming weeks. I have a few exciting giveaways coming up and so definitely check back in! Especially if you or someone you know is having a baby girl!

What is your favorite Etsy shop for a baby girl? What do you have planned this weekend?

36 Weeks Pregnant

April 3, 2015

How Far Along: 36 weeks! Less than one month to go!

Size of Baby: Babycenter says 6 lbs. and 18 1/2 in. I have a hard time believing she is already that big.

Gender: Our baby girl! SRC!

Weight Gain: I hit 25 lbs last week. It’s kind of got me a bit down, because I really wanted to stay between 25-30lbs, and I’m just not sure that’s going to happen. I’m not giving up just yet. 😉

Movement: Her movement is getting harder by the day. It definitely feels more like my ribs are being punched rather than tapped at this point. She move all the time but especially at night.

Sleep: I’ll be honest, I’m not hardly sleeping. Maybe my body is preparing for no sleep? I’m not sure, but I have been having a very hard time getting comfortable and she moves most at night.

Workouts: This week, I have walked 2 miles a day and completed my TIU workouts as best I can. Of course, I can’t do any of the exercises that require I lay on my back, but I’ve done everything else.

Maternity Clothes: I’ve still been mixing and matching maternity and non-maternity. I’m definitely in maternity jeans only and very thankful for them, but I am still wearing my regular nike shorts and yoga pants most days.

Symptoms: I’ve still been having some Braxton Hicks contractions and I have felt a lot of pressure. I’m sure it is just the baby moving down. I have definitely dropped a lot. Pregnancy is so weird…and cool. haha

Cravings/Aversions: I haven’t had many cravings the last couple of weeks. I feel so big and crowded at this point that eating is more of a chore than a want thing right now.

Missing Most: Sleep. I’ve been really struggling with that this week.

Nursery: It is finally finished minus the mattress. I’m not obsessing over it right now because I know she will sleep in our room for a little while any way.

She will be here before we know it! I can’t believe how fast it is going by this time. Maybe I should buy some diapers… and pack something?

First Day Of Spring + 34 Weeks Pregnant

March 20, 2015

First off, Happy first day of Spring! It has definitely felt like spring in Alabama this week! I am loving the warmer weather, but not loving the pollen and extra humidity. My hair is naturally wavy and it does not like the extreme humidity that Spring and Summer bring down here. I guess it’s time to rock the topknot and fresh face look again. What are you most looking forward to this Spring? I’m looking forward to Easter with family and of course, meeting our sweet baby girl! Speaking of, here is my 34 week pregnancy update. Because, I am 34 weeks pregnant, y’all. SO crazy!

How Far Along: 34 weeks! Only 6 more to go!

Size of Baby: 4 3/4 lbs. and 18ish inches long

Gender: Our baby girl! SRC!

Movement: She is moving all the time. Morning, afternoon and night. She even wakes me up with her big flips and kicks.

Sleep: What’s that? haha

Workouts: This week, I have walked a lot. The weather has been so beautiful and Hampton and I have been out every day playing and walking. I’ve still been doing my TIU workouts as well, although I skipped Monday. Whoops.

Maternity Clothes: Yes. Most of the time I have been in tanks and nike shorts, but if I run errands or anything, I do have to wear maternity.

Symptoms: Just very sleepy. I haven’t been sleeping very much at all. Maybe she is preparing me for little sleep like her big brother did. 🙂

Cravings/Aversions: I haven’t had any craving this week. I’ve actually been eating a lot better than I was. I’m so determined to keep my weight down and that has been a huge motivation this week.

Missing Most: Sleep and sleeping on my stomach.

Nursery: I shared a sneak peek at our nursery a couple of weeks ago Did you catch it? I still have to buy her mattress, but I did order my diaper bag this week, so that was a big step for me! haha The diaper bag decision is a tough one. I can’t wait to show you the one I picked!

Favorite Moment This Week: Going to the Doctor and hearing her heartbeat. It was 141. She sounded great and everything looked healthy. She is measuring a little smaller than Hampton did, so my Dr. thinks she may be a little smaller. I wouldn’t hate that, although he wasn’t a big baby at all. Only 7lbs 2oz. We shall see…