Nursery Gender Nuturals

I couldn't resist posting some of my gender neutral nursery inspirations. Only a few more day and then I can really start planning. I really love the light color palate it just is so calming and gentle.

DIY Snow Globe Ornament Announcement

I had this idea of making a gender reveal Snow Globe idea for a while now. I am all about making baby DIY projects whimsical, to me snow globes are so precious. To add to it an ornament, something that you could keep and look back to every year.

Material:

• Clear glass bulbs (I used Tree House brand found at any craft store)
• Printout of your ultrasound image ( I printed 3 sizes to try out and 6 prints)
• Hot glue and hot glue gun 
• Styrofoam balls (or flake snow)
• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Spray Mout (or glue)
• Funnel (rolled up paper works)
• Glitter spray paint ( I didn't end up using)
• Ribben
• Other gender props to add to the bulb if you would like

1. Rub together two of the Styrofoam balls to make snow!! TIP: It ended up being a bit of a mess.

2. Cut out your image back to back so you will be able to view your baby on both sides.

3. Using the tweezers place the image into the bulb.
4. You could glue the image to the base of the globe or leave it free floating around in the snow, I did both.

5. Use the funnel, add snow to the ornament and shake it up a bit.
6. I am not a simple person so I had to add a personal touch into the ornament above pictured.

7. I had to do a little EXPERIMENTING on this craft. You can really add anything to this, be creative!!

This was a little trial and error for me. It didn't turn out exactly as I planned, put its the thought that counts, right. Please share some of your DIY projects!!! ENJOY AND CREATE!!!

19 Weeks

Her you are 19w old and we have Skittles saying HI!

How far along? 
19weeks along

Total weight gain?
13lbs gained with a total of 134lbs.

Maternity clothes?
Just my leggings are maternity above both of the the top are loose fitting so I could wear them after my prego days.

Stretch marks?
Nope! I'm still using my oils and lotions found here.

Sleep?
By now I am used to my internal alarm clock in waking me up every so often in the middle of the night, but now I just have ligament pain along with that and a sharp pain in my rib. 

Best moment this week?
So everything we south this week for us regarding out next ultrasound and our home. But… on a fab. note I got to feel Baby Fig move!!!!! EEEkkk!

Miss anything?
I am content at this point!!

Movement?
Well…. yessss… I was laying on the couch rubbing my belly and it felt like a wave passing through following with a jab. This week Baby Fig has been really active afternoons and at night. So amazing!

Food cravings?
Still sweets.

Gender?
Well our ultrasound got pushed to January 3rd so not yet.

Labour signs?
Nope

Symptoms?
To add to what I already have I am getting a sharp pain under my right breast near/under my ribs. I'am not sure what would be causing this.

Belly button in or out?
Im still an inny.

Happy or moody most of the time?
This was somewhat of a disappointing week for us. We had to set our ultrasound back for another 3 weeks. Another crusher was our house that we made an offer on the inspections were not great so we have to keep searching. My mood is happy and hopeful.

Looking forward to?
More baby movements, and Christmas is next week!!! Some r n r time with the family and friends. I still plan on making the baby gifts for the Grandparents I'll just have to improvise on how to show the gender. here is the result.


Keep in-touch for upcoming post....
DIY Grandparents Christmas Gifts.
Nursery must haves too cute to pass up.

Baby DIY Inspirations

Here is a start of my collection of DIY baby picks. I really want to put my personal touch on everything from the nursery, to furniture and even their first pictures Baby Fig will be all dressed in his/her mommy's DIY personal touches.

If Baby Fig is a girl a tue tue is a must! 

A girl/boy this DIY could be used in so many ways.

A girl/boy we could paint it to the space or leave it natural. 

If Baby Fig is a boy we have to DIY bow tie.

DIY wall art.

click here to see the results!

Prenatal Pilates

Create your own custom workout with 10 Minuit Solutions Prenatal Pilates.

I used to take Pilates on occasion before I was pregnant. I was never the type of person to do yoga so Prenatal Pilates was the best for me. Before I would take classes, but I found some videos online (above) that I just love. If you haven't done any before, it is not recommended you begin doing it on your own. Here you could also buy the DVD.

Helps with building and toning…
Core strength
Abdominals
Back
Pelvic Floor/Kegels
All in all it makes for a more comfortable pregnancy and delivery!

Pilates is also famous for helping new moms get their figures back after baby is born!

18 Weeks 6 Days Our First Baby Class

Here you are 18w 6d old.

A gift we got at Motherhood Maternity, look at all the savings!

This week we went to our first Baby Class. click here for more info. Great NEWS! After looking through close to 15-20 houses we found our home. here for more photos. We have so much going on in both of our lives and to look forward to, its finally creeping up...

How far along? 
18weeks 4days

Total weight gain?
9lbs gained with a total of 130lbs.

Maternity clothes?
A must have for me was a bra. I wasn't sure what size I was so I stopped into Victoria Secrets and I got measured and now I feel comfortable and supported. With upcoming Holliday parties and family get togethers I needed to update with a few "dressier" tops. Again I wanted to be able to wear after I had Baby Fig.  showed above

Stretch marks?
Nope! My new purchase is the Cocoa Butter Formula For Dry, Itchy Skin Soothing Oil I spray it on along with my Palmers Cocoa Butter Massage Lotion each morning and throughout the day.

Sleep?
I'm still waking up 4:30am on the dot every night and random times. Due to my ever growing belly I toss and turn.

Best moment this week?
Our first Baby class. It confirmed what I already researched and was given, but informal. here are some healthy living guide I have been following. Also we no longer are on the hunt for a house… more to come. yeahhh

Miss anything?
Sleeping on my stomach.

Movement?
Some rumbling, no jabs just yet...

Food cravings?
Sweets… yes please

Gender?
Tuesday we get to find out, only 4 more days!!

Labour signs?
Nope

Symptoms?
Not anything out of the ordinary. Its a good week!

Belly button in or out?
Its in but, it now looks like a little nub.

Happy or moody most of the time?
Over all I can not complain. I am on track with my weight, I have energy, Im not extremely moody, my bump is growing and much more ;). I could not be happier. Everything is just wonderful.

Looking forward to?
Baby movements, sex of our Baby Fig and announcing to everyone. Lots and lots… Im making gender announcements as gifts to the parents for Christmas… here is the result.


Keep in-touch for upcoming post....
Hello…. our reveling of what we are having BOY??? GIRL??? here to skip ahead
DIY gender announcements aka Christmas Gifts.
Health  and Wellness tips I have been following.

click to see!!

17 Weeks 5 Days Thanksgiving

Here you are 17w 5d.

How far along? 
17weeks 5days

Total weight gain?
9lbs gained with a total of 130lbs.

Maternity clothes?
After wearing stretch pants and t-shirts I really needed some variety back in my life. My wonderful boyfriend took me shopping over the weekend. I was looking for something I could grow into not quite maternity, my goal is to stick with what I could use after being pregnant. I will post some outfits in upcoming post.

Stretch marks?
No, but I am going to invest in a body oil, Mama Bee Nourishing Body Oil from Burt's Bees I have been using Palmers Cocoa Butter Massage Lotion. With the colder weather my skin is becoming more itchy.

Sleep?
Sleep is the same, I'm just used to it at this point.  I'm still trying to  sleep on my left side as recommended and the awesome Leachco Snoogle Total Body Pregnancy Support Pillow works wonders for propping me up and just comfort all around. At this point Im used to my random sleep patterns.

Best moment this week?
Shopping for clothes! I am very grateful to have such a supportive boyfriend. He makes me feel so beautiful. Ok I may be a little crazy but I swear I can feel Baby Fig moving around in there. It feels like a little rumbling gas.

Miss anything?
I really wanted to start diving into my career goal and see where it would take me before I was pregnant,. I found that starting something completely new and being able to fully commit to it is harder to do with the unexpected ups and downs of pregnancy and so forth. I miss the carefree me at points and being able to eat, drink, sleep when and where I want. On the other hand the decision to have a baby I wanted to embrace being pregnant and focus on taking care of myself and Baby Fig. So now I have to think and do for two and most of all how I can provide as well as be a full-time mother for the first few years.

Movement?
Like I said above, I may be crazy but I think I can feel the little one. Chip and I were driving around looking at house for about 4 hours the other day and I think with all of the bumps and movements it got Baby Fig going. Or it could be the wonderful gas.

Food cravings?
I still can't get over loving ice-cream like crazy. Not too many cravings but I have been spending more time cooking new recipes and cooking over all. I found that I had more talent that I though I had.

Gender? 
2 more weeks from today!!!

Labour signs?
Nope

Symptoms?
The other night I woke up with excruciating pain in my right lower belly area I feel it often and it hurts but it brought tears this time. This is called Round Ligament Pain, it is a normal part of pregnancy. During the 2nd trimester having body pains is a common symptom, which I am experiencing a lot this week. Doing Pilates help with my stiff achy muscles I try to do this as often as I can. Not only will it keep you strong and flexible, but it will help with recovery after pregnancy. more info here.

Belly button in or out?
Not yet...

Happy or moody most of the time?
I truly am enjoying being pregnant. All of the changes that are happening to my body it is just amazing how the human body adjusts to pregnancy.

Looking forward to?
Feeling comfortable and stylish in all my new clothes.


Keep in-touch for upcoming post on fashion this week....
Fashion this week and tips and tricks on how to show up that bump. here
Prenatal Pilates work out recommendations and other resources I used. here