Hey Sailor Boy!

It's been too long since I posted last. I've had a project for school that basically took over my life for the past 5 days. I don't even have much time to post right now but I wanted to share this:

Isn't it so cute? My husband would kill me if I dressed Baby D in this (if Baby D is a boy!) but I just think it is adorable. It reminds me of a baby romper from the 1950's. Plus, who doesn't love a sailor? ;)
Petit Confection has a super cute collection full of adorable rompers for Boys and Girls as well as beautiful clothes of older kids.. Find this one here. 

I promise to update more soon. I will find the time. I have several things that have been rolling around in my head that I'd like to share.

Until then,
Nic

You mean I don't look like a cow?

If one more person tells me, "Oh! You're 4 months along? You don't even look pregnant!" or "But you can't be that far along. You're still so small," I will scream. Seriously. I'm not sure if people are trying to be nice, like "don't worry you're not fat yet," or what but it makes me feel terrible. I mean from everything I have read I am right where I need to be as far as weight goes and my Doctor didn't say anything to be about my weight gain during our last visit, so I should be good. But every time someone reacts like that it makes me feel like I am not eating enough or Baby D might not be getting what he/she needs. I know that I need to get a thicker skin about this stuff. It's only going to get worse, especially once Baby D is actually here. It just makes me so frustrated that people don't consider how what they say might be taken by the other person. Urgh!

Okay, I'm done with my vent for the day. I will try and add a new picture soon. It's just that my house is a mess and I want to clean it a bit before capturing it in the background. I really haven't gain much weight the last couple of weeks but my stomach is growing wider. My belly button used to look like a long slit on my stomach but now it is stretched to more of a circle. I won't be documenting this because I doubt anyone wants to see my naked stomach. ;)

I should probably wait until everyone else has voted but I am putting my vote in now. I am voting for a girl. I think it only fair since Curtis is hoping so hard for a boy. If Baby D is a girl I don't want her to feel like we were wishing she was a boy b/c I am certainly not. I will be happy no matter what. That said, little girls are so much fun! They have all the pretty clothes and cute dolls. I am not a huge fan of pink but I do really like purple. Just 2 more weeks to go before we find out!

Hey Newbies!

I really like playing around with web design stuff. Maybe I picked the wrong career path? Maybe I've missed my calling? Who knows! What I do know is that I am loving Blog Guidebook. In the last week I have learned how to create a custom banner and buttons for this blog. So, cool! Definitely check it out if you are new to the blogsphere like me or even if you are a pro. It's an awesome resource I am sure I will be using again and again.

p.s. I had fun with my wedding pictures but have a feeling this may get a lot more exciting/addicting once Baby D arrives. ;)

Pregnancy Pro!

I am a side sleeper. I always have been, at least as far as I can remember. I don't prefer one side to the other, any side will do. What won't do is sleeping on my stomach or back. So, when the Doc told me (like I knew he eventually would) that I needed to start sleeping on my side I though, "No Problem!" and smiled smugly. This was one thing I didn't have to worry about. In this one aspect I would be a pregnancy pro.

Well, a week ago my pestering cold became more of a mild flu. I could no longer count on being able to breath out my nose. Suddenly the easiest way to breath and the most appealing way to sleep was on my back. I am proud to report I have not given into temptation but I also haven't slept very well. So much for being a pro.

Lazy Day Finds...

So, I have committed to the woodland/forest animal theme for Baby D's room but if Baby D turns out to be a girl (which was not how my dream last night turned out...) I will be very tempted to change everything to this:

Matryoshka Learning Lovey by MamaMayI

 I just love Babushka or Matryoshka dolls. I have a painted wooden one my grandparents brought me from Russia years and years ago. It is beautiful and I still display it in my bed room. Plus, there are so many cute options out there. Here are just a few I found on Etsy.

Onesie or Baby Tee by valeriya

Crib Bumper Pad by SewnNatural

Matryoshka Cloth Doll by lolahpopvintagebaby

Time Out

Ever since the weather started changing three weeks ago I have had a cold. It is really depressing b/c my doctor has a limited list of over the counter medicines I can take and so far nothing has worked. So, I have just suffered on. Today, I just couldn't get out of bed. I hate missing school since no matter what I always feel behind after but I am learning that I have to take care of myself. I can't push my body to it's limits b/c it's not just about me anymore.  I decided that taking a day to rest was the right thing to do. It's given me the opportunity to sleep and pamper myself a little. I think Baby D approves. We will both feel better for it. :)

My recent dilemma...

I think I am going to have to buy new pants soon or at least some longer shirts so I can use my belly band. Most of my pants fit fine standing up but once I sit down get too tight. I bought a belly band a couple of weeks ago and it works great at keeping pants up (it fits over unzipped jeans.) The only problem is it peeks out from beneath my shirts. Does anyone have any suggestions on putting off buying maternity wear? Or stores that offer cute but inexpensive maternity clothes?