"morning" sickness

dress: kohls   belt: target   boots: target  necklace: caroline g 

"Morning sickness" is a misleading term, as I felt nauseous for a good part of the day for many, many weeks.  Thanks to some medicine and the second trimester it is starting to fade, but throwing up still occurs occasionally throughout the week.

I may even have to go as far as saying I hate being nauseous more than I hate the dentist.
And that is a big statement for me to make.

Things that increased my gag factor:

1. Seeing the word McRib on the McDonalds sign a few times a day.  I've never even had one, but just the word made me want to throw up.

2. Walking into the kids' bathroom at school.  Not a pleasant smell.

3. Opening my fridge.  Regardless what was in there, it never smelled good.

4. Taking those gigantic prenatal vitamins.

5. Flossing my teeth, which only happened twice the first two or three months.  And brushing my teeth was a struggle too.  My oral hygiene definitely suffered during this time.  Yet another reason to hate the dentist.

I do have to say, that although still a little nauseous the second trimester is proving to be much better than the first.  I have a little more energy and am filled with more excitement and less anxiety.  It is starting to feel more and more real that I am having a baby!

How to have a good Thanksgiving

1. Don't waste any time taking an outfit picture.  Consider a family picture even better.

dress: old navy   necklace: carolineg  boots: dsw 

2. Chase your niece and nephew around to try to get a picture with them. 

3. Once you catch them don't give up.  Even if they cover their eyes or don't look at the camera.

4. Count your self very lucky when you finally get a good one.

5. And even luckier when they jump into your pictures without being forced.

6. Take at least one picture of your meal.



7.  Do lots of sitting around, watching episode after episode of Friends or admiring a fire and Christmas decorations.

8. Be so thankful that Christmas is four weeks away and you get to do it all over again!

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Currently

top: loft  necklace: carolineg  pants: target   shoes: ? (old)

Currently loving that these Target pants cost me $12.  

Currently can't stop listening to Mumford and Sons and continue to listen to them over and over.

Currently feeling like watching holiday movies already, like these:

Currently excited about getting our Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving.
My favorite day of the year. 

Currently thankful for these sweet ladies this month.

First is Alison from Life and Times of Alison and Justin. 

To say that Alison has become a blogging friend would be an understatement.  I consider her one of the greatest blessings from starting this blog.  Alison is one of the sweetest girls I've met through blogging, and shares her day to day life from her love for her husband and  her sweet dog, as well as some pretty amazing DIY projects and outfits.  It is really too bad that Canada is so far away.  1600 miles far away.
I looked it up.  

blog // instagram @ajessie

Next is Bethany from Still in St. Louis

Bethany is one of those woman that you don't read about to often.  It is so evident that she has an amazing heart for others.  Bethany is a doula, has an etsy shop, helps teach immigrant women how to make jewelry, a mom of two adorable boys and she used to be a missionary in Malawi.  Its no wonder she has lots to share on her blog.  From ways to love and serve orphans, to her daily life as a mom and everything in between!

blog // shop


Meet Kelly from Sparkles and Shoes

Kelly has such a fun blog where she shares about her life in New York City.  She blogs about things she loves like her perfect tourist day in the city or getting to dress up for different events.   And I love that every Friday she posts about a favorite pair of shoes or hers and other fashion trends.

blog // facebook // twitter

And last is Chelsea from Yours Truly.

Chelsea is one of the first bloggers I got to know!  Since than her blog has grown like crazy, and it's no surprise because she is sweet, has adorable style, writes funny and honest posts, and is an incredibly talented graphic designer.  She actually helped me when I redesigned my blog, and made my links and titles in my header and sidebar.

blog //  facebook // bloglovin 

These are definitely some ladies that you should get to know!

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