Short and sweet

kimono: c/o shein    tee: old navy   pants: ross (maternity)   boots: target
I've had this kimono for awhile and kept forgetting to wear it, and now want to wear it all the time! Kimonos are perfect for being pregnant.  And thankfully my v-neck tees just barely cover my belly.  I own quite a few of them and will be sad when they don't fit anymore!
We just got back from a weekend away with some friends and it was so good.  We had such a great time, and I'm having a hard time not being crabby that the weekend is over.  Addi didn't nap today and we are so ready for bedtime, but not ready for Monday!  You with me?
Hope you all had a great weekend!

19 & 20 Weeks

I'm pretty sure these pictures were only a few days apart, which goes to show that it totally makes a difference what I'm wearing and how I'm standing because the top one is probably way smaller than I look most of the time.  
I can't believe we are halfway there!  I'm happy to be half way and ready to start some baby planning now that we know we are having a boy!  It has been good motivation to get some things done.  I've moved a good amount of my craft stuff from our extra room to the basement and still have some organizing to do for sure, but at least we are making progress.  I went to Target and bought a few baby boy clothes, as we have nothing for a boy!  I found a dresser on a garage sale site and painted it white this last weekend and love how it looks in the room.  I can't wait to start decorating his room! 
I am feeling pretty good overall.  Just so tired.  I think I had three days so far I've felt like myself energy wise.  But I am just so thankful that I am not throwing up anymore.  I'm still taking medicine, as the few times I haven't my stomach has felt sick most of the day.  Despite being tired, I've been managing to work out at least four times a week, whether a longer walk or a work out video (modified for sure).  It's amazing what a difference my belly makes in doing certain exercises.  
Weight gain.  Ugh.  Trying not to worry about it, but struggling.  It did not help that the doctor told me that I've gained too much weight and his wise words of advice were to just "eat less."  Thank you. That is super helpful.  I actually have been eating relatively healthy and close to what I did pre-baby, so I'm doing my best to not worry about it and letting my body do what it needs to do.  Easier said than done, right? 
Addilyn is super sweet when she talks about the baby.  Although she is so convinced it is a girl. Everytime I say it's a boy, she says "no, it's my baby sister."  I am blaming Daniel Tiger for that one. Hopefully the more we say it, it'll sink in.  She will find things around the house and ask if she can show the baby, which means she wants to lift up my shirt and show my belly button.  At the store she'll hold up baby clothes and tell me the baby needs them, and always kisses my belly and says goodnight.  It is adorable and I love it.  I daily pray for Addilyn and our baby boy's relationship and I can't wait to see her love on him once he's here! 
Some days I get super excited thinking about him being here and being a family of four.  Other days I'm completely terrified and overwhelmed at the thought.  Sound about right??  Either way, I love this baby boy more than I can say and am so thankful for him.  

There's a Peanut in my Belly

 tee: c/o peanut in my belly  

I got this cute tee last week and I love it!  Kim from Peanut in my Belly Co. sent it to me and I've already worn it twice in the last week.  I mean there's no hiding that there's a baby in my belly these days, but it's fun to have a shirt that makes it clear with a cute saying.  It is perfect with leggings, a cardigan and boots, which will be my Fall and Winter go to outfit.  It's super soft and thinner, which is great because I am always, always hot!  I ordered a size XL because I want it to fit the rest of my pregnancy. It is currently a little baggy but I'm sure I won't have that problem for much longer!

There are a ton of cute tees and tanktops in her shop.  I couldn't decide between the one I picked and this cute mint tank top!  All which would be cute for a growing belly and to layer in the Fall and Winter.

My good blogging friend Alison wore this tee for her pregnancy announcement and it was so so cute. She's been wearing it for each week's update on her blog and it makes me wish I would've had this tee from the beginning so I could've done the same!  There's a bunch of super cute mamas wearing this tee on Kim's instagram feed too!

Make sure to follow Peanut in my Belly Co. on instagram and facebook for cute maternity outfits, coupons and fun photos!  You can use the code FORLL20 for 20% all apparel items in her shop! Thank you so much for my tee Kim.  I LOVE it and know I will get a ton of wear out of it.  

Telling our families

When I was pregnant with Addilyn we had my parents and brother and sister in law over to tell them that we were having a girl and then did the same thing with Chris' parents the next day.  I made a cake and put pink frosting inside.  It was easy and fun, so I figured we'd do the same thing again.  This time my sister and family were there and our parents together, which made it even better.  My cake looked exactly the same as last time (minus the blue frosting of course!).  

I had my sister and nephew cut into the cake and their faces are too funny!  I know Travis is excited about having another boy in the family! 
Clearly I lack more creativity and wanted to do things just as simple as the first time with this too! When we announced the the gender our first pregnancy we used balloons, so I thought it would be fun to do the same thing again.  This time with a much cuter subject blowing the balloons. 

Our families stayed for less than a half hour and then we headed to the pumpkin farm!  It was a perfect afternoon, and so much fun telling them all in person that we were having a boy!  Now it only Addilyn would stop saying everything is for her "baby sister."  

It's a . . . .

We are SO excited and can't wait for our little boy to arrive early March!  I'm pretty sure either way we would have said we were surprised.  Addilyn still insists on saying she's having a baby sister (which I think we can blame Daniel Tiger for), but I'm sure she'll come around soon!

We are so thankful for a healthy baby and feel blessed to be adding a little boy to our family.