Ruffle Owl Mat for Tummy Time

I got this idea on Pinterest a few months ago and wanted to make my own! I found some cute fabric from Hobby Lobby and I loved how it turned out!

I can tell my niece loves it as well!  I used gray ruffle fabric around the edges and wings, a yellow and gray pattern in the middle and minky on the back and head of the owl.  

Here it is! 

30 Weeks Pregnancy Chalkboard

10 more weeks to go!  It's been fun getting the rest of the nursery together, we are close to a name so hopefully that will be decided very soon.  All I know is that I'm super hot all of the time and tired.  I had my first two intense hot flashes (oh my gosh no fun) and still am active and getting around, but definitely in a slower fashion.  I spend a lot of time at the pool or in the shower to cool off (it's way hot here which also doesn't help).  But again... 10 more weeks! I can't wait to meet him.

Inches: 14 inches larger around belly (ahh, I wonder how much bigger I will get)
How I've used my time: Silhouetting, time with my sister in town, crafting
Cravings: Eh, nothing at the moment. Snowies are delicious though :)
Other facts: It is so hot all of the time. My new best friend is a squirt bottle which I bring with me. My feet are getting more hot and puffy and I get tired easily.

Need Bloglovin Followers

Started up my Bloglovin' account last week and need some new followers! I'll make sure to follow back.

 

Fitness clothes during pregnancy

As my belly and baby keep getting bigger and bigger, I've found that working out in clothes that are too tight or don't fit correctly make me uncomfortable within minutes.  At first I wanted my pre-pregnancy workout clothes to still fit, but then my baby belly would start showing from my shirts that were becoming shorter and shorter and my yoga pants that weren't covering my growing body.

Anyway, I hated working out in that clothing and looked at Fit Maternity for some well fitted and trendy pregnancy workout clothes to help me not only feel comfortable during my workouts, but feel covered and appropriate as well.

Fit Maternity has comfortable fitness wear from:

yoga wear, maternity workout pants and capris, swimsuits, maternity workout tanks, girdles and panties, shirts and tops that also can be worn post-maternity and for nursing.... and more 

I chose this Rouched V-Neck Maternity Tee from Ocean Lily.  I loved it, first of all it is SUPER soft and has a four way stretch bamboo fabric that wasn't restricting so I could move all about (especially with my awesome prenatal yoga).  The cut is long (which I don't need because I'm short) but I loved it because as I'm doing yoga or stretching I know that I will be fully covered and not accidentally showing my belly or bottom. The V-neck is not too high or low so I know I'm not showing anything off there as well.  

Fit Maternity also has amazing maternity pants and capris which fit amazing (and I for real wear around everywhere.... like people think I probably don't change haha).  I love these 3 in 1 waist capris which you could comfortably fold under your belly, or bring onto your belly depending which one makes you comfortable.  The reason I don't wear my old capris working out is that the panel was WAY too tight and restricting no matter if I put it above or below my stomach. I love how these capris fit to my body, but will grow with me as my belly continues to pop.

Ahh, "stretchy pants" as Nacho Libre would say. These capris are made from supplex which is shrink and fade resistant, flat seams, and is super soft and can dry FAST.  

And lastly check out their maternity workout tanks! From razer back to nursing bra tanks they have you... and me... covered!

28 Weeks Pregnancy Chalkboard

Third Trimester is here and I feel it... big that is.  I have a hard time bending and getting on my favorite shoes and I'm way uncomfortable and always have to move around to find a comfortable spot.  I'm eating a lot more and feel hot a lot so we have yummy popsicles and a snowie place down the road I go to frequently to stay cool :)  The pool is open so I'll go there, along with doing my prenatal yoga, and walking.

I swear I'm having morning sickness the last few weeks.  Everyday now I have a time where I feel really really sick, but I have my Preggie Pops to feel better. I also have some carpal tunnel in my right wrist and I have low iron from my glucose testing (that stuff was nasty!).

On a more positive note, this week we got another ultrasound including a sonogram.  Our little guy looks so big and it was fun to see his eyes open and shut with his little eyelashes and yawn.  He's moving a TON these days which I love because I know he's ok, my husband has felt him so many times (starting around 22 weeks).  It's really cute seeing him move around.

Inches: 13 inches larger around belly
How I've used my time: redecorating the nursery, preparing for girl's camp, eating/cooking
Cravings: Snowies are amazing and onions, grapefruit, and pineapple makes me feel ill.
Other facts: Feeling big, hard to put on my shoes and bend.  Feeling little one kick a ton and he's pretty active.  Saw him again in an ultrasound, he's looking good and healthy... oh, and is still a boy!

Bucket List before baby

As it's getting closer and closer to baby time, we decided to have a 'bucket list' to make sure we get certain things done before.  It's giving us ideas of what to do this summer and getting things done so we can have little or no stress and not scramble to get things ready for our little bundle of joy. Here is a quick snapshot of the beginning of our list to give an idea.

Bucket list includes two categories:

1) Things we want to do and might not be able to until a little after the baby is born

- like going to the movie theater together, my favorite restaurant, certain hikes or events

2) Things we need to get done/discuss before the baby is born

- like starting a college fund, finishing the dresser, or fixing our car so that expense is taken care of

Let me know if there are other things I should add!

Which Maternity Support will you use?

I know there are many kinds of maternity supports out there.  Some to just wrap around your waist and to discretely hide under your clothes.  Right now I'm wearing the BellyBra which not only hides extremely well underneath clothes, it supports my body and my ever-growing 7 month belly so I can get the support and comfort I need while doing my daily activities.  

Here is one of the awesome BellyBras.  You can choose from a nude color, like the one above, or black or white.  The thick elastic on the bottom is 2 inches long and is shorter in the back so the front fits underneath your belly for a slight/gentle lift feeling.  I loved how comfortable the lift was for my stomach and really relieved some of the weight on my back.

Here is the front and back of the BellyBra, as you can see, it has a built in bra with elastic under the bust.  This maternity support also has a full panel covering the stomach which I think looks smooth and comfortable under clothing like shirts and dresses. As you can see in the back, the elastic is higher and rests in your lower back and the back has a panel that is a 1-way stretch that gently pulls shoulders back.  No hooks or other metals to push against your skin and machine washable!