22 Weeks 5 Days

Here you are 22weeks & 5days little man.

These moccasins are to die for. From Freshly Picked each pair are handmade to order I love the traditional brown, but this metallic Iced Mint color is just so fun!

How far along? 
22week 5days

Total weight gain?
19lbs gained with a total of 141lbs. I deffinatly indulged in that holiday food and it showed with my last check up. I have been eating healthier to get back on track and due to that I lost 1 pound.

Maternity clothes?
I haven't bought any more. But Chips shirts come in handy when I want to feel comfortable and stylish.

Stretch marks?
NOPE

Sleep?
I still have discomforts and I still wake up throughout the nights. To add to it I have been getting leg cramps, really bad. Heartburn is also keeping me up. I had to sleep sitting up the other night because of the pain.

Best moment this week?
I have been working on DIY projects for our little man.

Miss anything?
Not feeling so tired and out of breath.

Movement?
I am feeling his kicks more often and they are stronger.

Food cravings?
Everything tastes so good so Im taking advantage of it and eating a little healthier.

Gender?
We have a little BOY!!!!

Labour signs?
Nope

Symptoms?
The heartburn is getting worse and more often and I'm feeling a little sick at points. I am also waking up in the middle of the night with strong leg cramp. My muscle on my calf tightens up in a stiff pain.

Belly button in or out?
Still in.

Happy or moody most of the time?
Everything leaves me emotional… Moody by far.

Looking forward to?
We have been planning our registry and its so fun to get out and look at boy stuff, even if its window shopping Im still getting exercise while doing it. I am also looking forward to my next DIY project.


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The next DIY project for our little man…
Must haves for Nursery

DIY Feather Clay Mobile

This is the very first DIY project I wanted to do for our little Baby Fig. It symbolizes the boho feel of the nursery- creative, soft, warm, imaginative, and natural environment. This will be one of many DIY projects I plan on creating for our little man. 

Material:

• Sculpey oven-bake clay (white)
• Gold leaf pen
• Embroidery loom (inside)
• Natural color thread
• Optional gold spray paint to paint the Embroidery loom
• Optional sculpting tools (I have some but with moving they are packed, home tools work)

Steps:

• To soften or condition the clay I put it in the microwave for about 20 seconds NO LONGER!(although it is advised not to do due to cooking it.)
• First, roll out your clay about 1/4" thick. (I used the side of a cup) on parchment paper for less of a mess.
• Start cutting out feather shapes, I free handed it in various sizes, no two feathers are the exact same!
• TIP: Using the side of the spoon to smooth out the edges of the leaf and cut out niches along the edges to better resemble a feather. 
• Remember to poke a hole at the top of your feathers using a toothpick.
• Bake! 275 F for 30 minutes. Lay on parchment paper or foil and then on a baking sheet. 
• Allow clay to cool.
• Add chevron stripes, be creative with the pattern with the gold leaf pen. The gold just adds that special touch!!

I really enjoyed this project, it turned out exactly how I imagined it for our little boy's mobile. This DIY project took me back to when I worked with clay, making bowls and sculpting. Sculpey Clay is practical, durable, and most of all itdoesn't shrink while it cooks, and it's firm enough to hold the detail. I see myself using it in the future for future DIY projects… look ahead for more to come!

I hope you enjoyed this as much as I did and got our creative juices flowing!!

ENJOY & CREATE!!

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First Baby boy purchase. here

Baby boy symptoms on The Bump. here

DIYs and dressing up. here 

Baby Boy DIY on the Brain

Printing/Stenciling on onesies. source

Mobile for my lil'man. Im thinking of making feathers instead of elephants. 

Making my own baby blanket with stenciling and fabric paint. source

A must DIY Teepee for the nursery to play in, read in, or cuddle in.

Bow and Arrow decor for our Baby Boys room.

Now that we know we are having a wonderful baby boy, DIY is on my brain. My goal is to make one or more DIY projects each week for our little man. He will have so many keepsakes that will last him a lifetime. Above are some inspirations.

Look ahead or under the DIY tab to see the outcome!!!

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See what's up to date on Little DIY Projects here

See what's up to date with The Bump in our little baby BOY here

Inspiration & Tips here

21 Weeks Its a…...

Here you are 21weeks and 5days!

Here you are 21weeks 5days and you are a BOY!!!

2014 is here!! What a way to start off the year, WOW, I am so grateful! Chip and I are spending our first New Year together with our baby to come. Two days after we find out we are having a beautiful baby BOY! What more can I ask for!

How far along? 

21weeks along

Total weight gain?

20lbs gained with a total of 142lbs.

Maternity clothes?

Above, one of the first tops I bought to fit loose over my baby bum. The leggings are maternity in black. I feel like I am glowing inside and out. 

Stretch marks?

Still no, but Im a little more itchy.

Sleep?

My sleeping pat

tern has changed a little. With waking up all the time, it is the same as before. I am more of a heavy, hard sleeper now. When I sleep, I feel like I am sleeping.

Best moment this week?

We are having a Baby BOY! The suspense was driving me crazy. We got to see him on the ultrasound again, he is still a wiggle worm moving all over <3.

Miss anything?

Ice cream, I am trying to lay off the sweets. Besides that, not at all!

Movement?

All the time, I love it!

Food cravings?

Everything tastes so good to me.

Gender?

It's official, we are having a wonderful baby BOY!!!!

Labour signs?

Not at this point.

Symptoms?

I found out that the sharp pain in my upper rib area was heartburn. I am taking Tums for it, and it helps. I have never in my life had hearburn this is a whole new pain for me.

Belly button in or out?

Still in but becoming flatter, it looks like the tip of a pin.

Happy or moody most of the time?

I am over the moon happy. Nothing can pull me down right now! Now the intense planning starts with more DIYs to come and boyssss....hmmmm

Looking forward to?

We have our eye on a house to buy. Baby Boy shopping! I have one pair of shoes in mind, a must-have keepsake. Planning for my baby shower and doing my baby registry. So much to be thankful for!

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Now that we know what we are having, I can start on my...

DIY Baby Boy nursery decor and narrow down what to make next.

More on Baby Boy inspirations.

Heres to 2014!!!!

Here you are 21weeks and 3days!!! 

Heres to 2014!! This past year has been life changing for me leading up to our wonderful gift of our Baby Fig. 2014 will be filled with fulfillment, joy, peace, and purpose!