Tummy Tuesday - 15 Weeks

Note: The apple I am holding in this picture is HUGE!! I also think a lot of the 'belly' in the picture above is bloat..lol 

 

How far along?  15 weeks! I will be 16 weeks tomorrow. The baby is the size of an apple/avocado. 

Total weight gain/measurements: Still 1-2 lbs. Some days I look bigger than others, like yesterday when this picture was taken. I kept telling my hubby that my tummy looks HUGE! 

Maternity clothes: Yes. I have been wearing maternity jeans for 2 weeks now. I can still fit into my regular jeans, but maternity jeans are just more comfortable.

Stretch marks: Still none, but I will get them! I am very prone to them.

 

Sleep: I finally decided to put a pillow between my legs last night and I had a decent night sleep..err that sounds awkward..lol I haven't bought a pregnancy pillow yet, but the time is coming soon. I am having a hard time getting comfy at night.

Best moment this week: I had a dream that I gave birth and it was amazing! The dream felt SO real and the whole experience felt very serene. I hope my actual labor goes the same way.

Miss anything? Taking real pain killers... Tylenol just isn't cutting it with these migraines.

Movement: I've been feeling something since Sunday, but it comes and goes so quickly that I'm not sure. Very soon I will know for sure it's the baby.

Food cravings: Fruit & popcorn. I was thinking I would get some crazy cravings, but so far nothing out of the ordinary. 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Someone microwaved cauliflower the other day and the smell was horrendous!!! It's a miracle I kept my lunch down after that. I can tolerate everything else pretty well.

Gender:  Still think it's a boy.. We find out this Saturday.

Symptoms: Bloating and lots of headaches.   

Belly button in or out? In. 

 

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or moody most of the time: Moody!! Woo..I feel bad for hubby this week, because my mood swings have been BAD!! I know it's hormonal, but ouch.. Everyone take cover! 

 

Looking forward to: Finding out the gender this Saturday.

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Gratitude Monday

Today I am grateful for the many positive male role models my baby will have in its' life. This baby will have an amazing father, grandfathers, uncles, cousin, and friends to look up to.

What are you grateful for today?

Tummy Tuesday - 14 Weeks

How far along?  14 weeks! I will be 15 weeks tomorrow. The baby is the size of a lemon. 

Total weight gain/measurements: Still 1-2 lbs. Some days I look bigger than others, but I think it's just bloat for now. 

Maternity clothes: Yes. I finally gave in and bought skinny jeans from Old Navy and they are SO comfy! I have been using the belly belt for my shorts, since all of the maternity shorts I own are quite long. 

Stretch marks: Still none, but I will get them! I am very prone to them.

Sleep: I am tired, but I can't seem to sleep for long periods of time. I wake up after 6-7 hours thinking I need to wake up. I'm hoping this week brings better sleep.  

Best moment this week: Scheduling the gender ultrasound and buying baby it's first outfit. 

Miss anything? Beer..lol So classy I know, but it's true!  

Movement: None yet, but soon I hope!

Food cravings: Chorizo, fries, and fruit. Oh and olives...I love olives. So far I haven't craved anything I don't regularly eat though. I also still really like anything cold like popsicles and ice water. 

Anything making you queasy or sick? The smell of OTHER people's cologne/perfume, not ALL but there are many that make me want to gag.

Gender:  Don't know yet, but I'm thinking boy. We find out June 22nd, hopefully baby cooperates and shows us the goodies!

Symptoms: Bloating, sleepiness, and loss of appetite which I read is normal at this point. 

Belly button in or out? In. 

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or moody most of the time: Moody!! This lack of sleep has been getting to me. 

Looking forward to: Finding out the gender on June 22nd.

HUGE Beauty Haul

On June 1st I was able to spend the day exactly how all beauty bloggers dream of - makeup shopping and eating with other beauty bloggers!!! I meet up with Mel from Fabulously Thrifty and Vanessa who's blog used to be Van's Makeup Ride. Vanessa and her hubby came all the way from Texas and were incredibly sweet!!

Before the shopping even began Vanessa gave me the goodies below. Our first baby presents!! So sweet!! There's also a cute makeup bag with my name on it, aloe socks, a friendship statement, amazing smelling soap, and a necklace/earring combo. 

Our first stop after food was Ricky's. We didn't buy a whole lot since they do tend to be a bit overpriced, but a few goodies did come home with me. Kiss My Face Shaving cream, Alba sunscreen, Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap, and Ben Nye Banana Powder. Mel bought the powder and we bought containers so we could all share the powder since there is a ton of product in one bottle!! Vanessa's hubby was nice enough to put the powder in containers for us while we walked around Ulta.

 

The next stop was the Face Shop which I think of as Skin Care Heaven..lol Many face masks and skin care goodies were bought here! Sebum Soothing Mask, Oil Control Film, Oil Control Essence, & Pomade for Wavy Hair. The Face Shop is always very generous with their samples and this visit was no exception! I received samples for acne face wash, primer, highlighter, & lotion.

The next stop was Nature Republic, it's another skin care heaven! My haul here was very tiny since I have several items I am still trying to use up at home. Aloe Soothing Gel, Hydrogel Eye Patch, & a nose strip.

Next stop was Mitsuwa, as much fun as this store is to look at it's overwhelming to choose a product if you can't speak the language. I bought the Bioderma makeup remover which was WAY overpriced, but I figured the cost would be the same if I bought it online when you include shipping. I also bought green tea and dark chocolate kit kats, a foot mask, and my FAVORITE hair pins.

Our last stop of the day was Ulta, where apparenly I was an "enabler"..lol I bought the it's a 10 leave in product (which I love), Nip + Fab CC Cream, and finally the Ecotools bronzer brush that I have been wanting for ages!!

Please watch the video below if you would like a closer look at any of these products! What is the last beauty item you hauled?