baby bump: 24 weeks.

All I have to say is that I’m hungry and swollen 24/7. I have suddenly become a Thanksgiving Day blimp of a pregnant woman. I have kankles and cracked dry skin and I’m not so pleased about the 90 degree weather we’re been having lately. I know I sound like a sour puss; I’m going to blame the pregnancy for that one.



Yesterday I tried to put on my favorite comfy/frumpy but still cute preggo shirt… I could barely breathe… Needless to say that sent me on a whirl wind of emotions. It’s amazing how over night my stomach can grow twice its regular size. This little girl is a giant! This led me to the idea of going shopping last night. Maybe find a few spring dresses to wear during the really hot days in Phoenix. This doesn’t seem like a terrible task, right? I guess I was wrong.

I have always hated clothes shopping. I love clothes and fashion, don’t get me wrong, I just get so frustrated at spending money on it. I didn’t even go anywhere fancy to try and find something. I figured Target and Wal-Mart would be good stops. I’m hoping I only have to wear these clothes for a few months so I didn’t want to spend a boat load of money or anything. Some people may say I’m cheap, and I am, I can admit that. Something just gets to me when I see a cute simple, yet mass produced, dress that I have to pay even $25.00 for. I know that it was probably made by some poor woman making pennies an hour, cranking out hundreds of the same silly frock over and over again.

After making a few purchases I ended up driving home, in tears, calling my husband complaining about my horrible experience. He laughed a little. I go through this same thing just about every time I go shopping. My husband calmed me down and rationalized the situation with me. He helped me come to the conclusions that if I don’t want to buy something from a store, why not just make it myself? I’ve always been happier with things I’ve made than anything I’ve bought from a store, so why should a dress be any different? So I’m challenging myself to create a summer dress. I’m going to return the clothes I bought and get myself some fabric and go at it. I’m terrified! I’m not sure my sewing skills are really up for this but what have I go to lose!

If you know of any good dress patterns or sewing tutorials please send them my way! I’m determined to make this happen. Sorry about the clothing rant, I couldn’t contain myself. Thanks for sticking it out!

baby bump: 22 weeks.

This pregnancy is so strange for me. Even though I've been through all of this its so different. Somehow I feel less prepared for this little one than I was for Aurora. I can't believe my due day is four months away. Time is flying by! It's amazing that it's April already. I think I'm losing it.

I hate taking pictures of myself. I've out grown my "regular" pants competely at this point and the weight I lost in the first trimester I gained back plus some that's for sure!




I've recently developed a strange love of milk (I hate milk) and all things strawberry. I also had some really crazy pains a few days ago. I've realized that she seems to be having growing spurts. Every time she grows I get really uncomfortable for about a day and then the next day my stomach has doubled in size!

We thought we had the name but now we've changed are mind. We've also decided not to tell ANYONE what the name is going to be until she's here and theres no looking back. It was so easy to name Aurora, we're just feeling out this little one until we decided who she might be.

Aurora and I are both a little under the weather but we're getting through it. Hope everyone is having a good Monday!

trying to be fashionable: your pregnant, not dead.

So, I’m not a really fashion forward or style savvy but I still like to look nice on a regular basis. I think it’s important for people, particularly women, to be able to look in the mirror and feel good about what they see. Women come in all shapes, colors, sizes, and being and I think everyone has something to feel beautiful about, even pregnant women.

The first time I was pregnant I was 22 years old and serious disappointed with the choices out there in the “Maternity” section of clothing departments. Just because I’m pregnant does not mean I am over a certain age or feel that I need to wear flowers, ribbons and bows. All woman, pregnant or not, have different taste as well as body image. I felt like the clothing stores were trying to shove me into a neat little happy pregnant box, it was a squeeze and I really didn't fit.

This time around I’ve noticed that stores are getting better at stocking things in the Maternity section that don’t really scream “LOOK AT ME! I’M HAVING A BABY!!!” This makes me pretty pleased. I also learned that just because I have a belly doesn’t mean I have to buy everything from the limited Maternity section. Flowing blouses and dresses seem to be really “in” right now, and that works prefect for this prego! I’m learned to look for certain things in tops in the store:

1. Length, make sure it’s long enough to stretch over the belly and still be able to cover your bum if you bend over.
2. The baggy look is perfect! It might hang off petite little bodied but it will probably comfortable huge around a growing bump.
3. Layers! I still have a bunch of my maternity tank tops that I can layer under regular shirt to hide any gaps a shirt might not cover.
4. Something that I will wear even when I’m not pregnant. I think money for most people anymore is pretty tight. I can go around spending hundreds of dollars on new clothes just because my butt can’t fit into something anymore. If it’s on sale, it works!

I was at Kohl's last week picking out a few things and found so many lovely things! I wish I could have bought more. Here are some ideas for all the mommy's out there from the Kohl's website.

Call me crazy but I really like the Simply Vera line.


This summer when it hits over 100 degrees here in Arizona, dresses are going to be my best friend! For pregnant ladies, watch if the dress has a waist line. I'm carrying low enough that I can get away with a reglar on but many woman may find it better for look for emperor waisted dresses.



These might be the most comfortable pair of pants I have ever put on! Maternity or not I might be wearing them well after the baby is born!

Shoes!Personally, I go for comfort. I got these crocs for Christmas and I'm so happy with them! They are really comfortable and I think they will be great with my pregnancy (they'll stretch with my swelling feet!)



I’m pretty happy with my growing belly and body for the moment. Baby did give me a whirlwind of a ride a little while ago. I hit my second trimester and baby grew like wild fire. This seemed to have calmed down now; I’m able to eat regularly again and haven’t had the horrible pains that I was getting, so we’re back on track!

17 Weeks!



Next Monday I go for my big exam! So, what do you think? Boy or Girl? Can’t wait to find out!!!!

BIG NEWS!!!!!!

So, craving twisters, Chinese food, and orange juice all at the same time? You might just be pregnant! Oh wait... crrrrappp!!!

Baby "A" ^_^

I am very excited to say that, yes, I am pregnant! It’s pretty crazy and I think I’m still in shock over the whole thing. Life really hasn’t changed that much, so sometimes I completely forget! It seems crazy to think that I could forget that I’m developing a little life form inside my stomach, but I just do! I’m about 13 weeks along now. We decided to wait a while to tell everyone about our future new addition. When I was pregnant last time we blurted it out to the world right away, so it was kind of nice to have a little secret for a while.

I’m excited, anxious, and scared all at the same time. I don’t know how I’m going to manage two kids, but I just keep reminding myself that people do it all the time and they have even more! I don’t know how some families do it. I’m sitting here pulling my hair out over one, and some people have three, four, or even more! AH! It makes me a little nauseous just thinking about it. I’m excited for Aurora to have a sibling though; I think it will be really good for her socially. I grew up as an only child and although it did have its perks I think it would have been nice to have a brother or sister around.

I’ll keep you posted on my progress. I can’t believe I already have a “baby bump” or it’s just extra chub around midsection, not too sure yet. I’m definitely not as young as I was when I had Aurora, and I’m way less in shape than I was. I am trying to eat better this time, no tubs of ice cream, or midnight Arby’s runs for this girl!

Happy Valentine's Day Weekend!!!!