tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72368267544980318232024-03-19T11:59:55.299-07:00Days in the Life BlogBrittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-77077841022033409632019-08-14T10:28:00.001-07:002019-08-14T10:28:23.864-07:00How do you know you're done {having kids}? I wrote the following blog post last summer, in the thick of adjusting to two littles two and under. I feel mostly the same, although I lean more towards not having anymore kids. The days are just hard right now. Lennon is three and a lot of difficulties come with that (but good news is, she’s finally potty trained! 🙌🏻). I guess we’ll just have to see what the future holds!<br />
<br />
I'm currently writing this from the bathroom because I'm knee deep in the middle of trying to potty train Lennon. It's not going well. That will go in another post. With that being said, I truly don't know if I'm done having kids. I had hoped that I would have some sort of epiphany after having Teagan where I would KNOW that I'm done, but that just didn't happen. If anything, it just made my urge to have another even stronger!<br />
<br />
The Mr. and I have talked many times about this and he is good with having our two girls and does not want anymore kids. He has his reasons and I certainly agree with him on some of them. Two is proving to be a lot to handle as it is. Especially two girls, two and under. We both love to travel and that is just way easier when we can each focus on one child. We've also discussed the financial aspect of having more, not only is it expensive to have and raise a child, but we would also need to upgrade one of our vehicles (let's face it though, we really need to do that with just two kids) to a 3 row SUV (no way am I getting a van). We also don't have enough bedrooms to accommodate that many children, so we would need to finish our basement. The dollar signs just keep on adding up, $$$$ Cha-ching, cha-ching, cha-ching. We're not made of money.<br />
<br />
Yet, deep down in my soul, I feel that I need another baby. It makes me incredibly sad to think that I won't ever be pregnant again. That I won't ever be in labor again (yes, that makes me sad). Or that I won't ever be able to spend those precious first days being waited on hand and foot in the hospital. I thoroughly enjoyed all of that with the girls and I want to experience it again. It also makes me sad to think that I won't ever be on Maternity leave again and be able to spend that amazing time day after day with them. It all just makes me sad. Maybe it's the hormones, maybe it's not.<br />
<br />
I have thought about this constantly, it's always on my mind. What if we got pregnant again and something went wrong? What if we experience another miscarriage, or worse another Molar Pregnancy? What if something were wrong with that {very hypothetical} baby, could we handle that? What if something were to go wrong with the pregnancy? But at the same time, what if we don't try again and I regret that for the rest of my life? What if this agonizing feeling of not being complete {as a family} never goes away? What if? What if? What if?<br />
<br />
Do we just count our two beautiful blessings and thank God that we are so lucky to have the healthy girls that we do? I'm not getting any younger and the complications that could happen overwhelm me. Someday, I hope this constant sadness and overwhelming feeling of not being done goes away.<br />
<br />
So my question to all you mama's out there is this: How do/did you know you're done having kids? Did you have an epiphany? Did you just know? Did you want more kids, but your significant other didn't? What did you do and how did you cope with that? Please help a mama out!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUHO-NY3CxPt267VlsSUQ1yFfiUgyR62N5mGxNaQtgMw4Ra-QhjTeePiM9juf4iumFQIYm-l81NItlMhzlDk1f36DU07zSL3h6szrxUzjE9FiwWds7mAqhULbXhaE5a2Ff3k50b_KExQ/s1600/8AF63F8B-31C9-4925-A0FA-8A4AC4D69A9E.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUHO-NY3CxPt267VlsSUQ1yFfiUgyR62N5mGxNaQtgMw4Ra-QhjTeePiM9juf4iumFQIYm-l81NItlMhzlDk1f36DU07zSL3h6szrxUzjE9FiwWds7mAqhULbXhaE5a2Ff3k50b_KExQ/s400/8AF63F8B-31C9-4925-A0FA-8A4AC4D69A9E.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOOdiylsydgJsgvjF98MhTQiOnY3HTjE4AYBZ_Zku_cE3-QQfGCsCTPlih1GJtzJ6RGIYxKMjKRz6Vx-txMQyQ3jqwjBciu7Qi51DvlfeJCvVvSeBuiJuTCQk6cKPa_AyT9rrQ9_qkpg/s1600/68198E4C-9215-423C-8A30-3D65B2183939.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOOdiylsydgJsgvjF98MhTQiOnY3HTjE4AYBZ_Zku_cE3-QQfGCsCTPlih1GJtzJ6RGIYxKMjKRz6Vx-txMQyQ3jqwjBciu7Qi51DvlfeJCvVvSeBuiJuTCQk6cKPa_AyT9rrQ9_qkpg/s400/68198E4C-9215-423C-8A30-3D65B2183939.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-24182097600058246732018-09-03T10:57:00.000-07:002018-09-03T10:57:05.248-07:00Why Beautycounter? I want to start this post with a little history of me. If you're new to my blog then you don't know much about me and my journey.<br />
<br />
Back in September 2014, we got pregnant and were over the moon. At our 8 week ultrasound, there was no heartbeat and we were devastated. A couple weeks later, I went to a different doctor for a second opinion and they thought it was a blighted ovum. Then a week after that, I went back for another ultrasound and they found that I was experiencing a Complete Molar Pregnancy {you can read up on that <a href="http://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-complications/molar-pregnancy/" target="_blank">here</a>}. I was scheduled for an emergency D&C the next day and we were able to start our 6 month wait of being able to try again.<br />
<br />
I went into a depression after all of that and found solace with a group of ladies experiencing my same heartache in a support group on Babycenter. If you are experiencing a Molar Pregnancy, please consider going to the <a href="https://community.babycenter.com/groups/a113685" target="_blank">Molar Pregnancy group</a>, because it truly helped me get through my depression. On there, I met someone who I instantly connected with. We have so much in common, our stories align so very closely. She started to sell Beautycounter because of her experience and brought me on board.<br />
<br />
I've had a rough go through this whole trying to conceive journey, but ultimately I have two healthy, beautiful girls to show for it. Now that we have our girls, I want to make sure that I'm as healthy as I can be so that I can stick around to see them grow and flourish. I started to think about all of the unhealthy things we use on a daily basis. That includes our makeup and skincare {or if you're like me, you just didn't use any skincare}. My friend inspired me to look deeper into what I was using and consuming and I came to the conclusion to make the switch to safer.<br />
<br />
It took me a good 2 years of contemplation before I finally made the switch. I haven't looked back since. I'm not selling it to make money or preach to everyone about their skincare choices. I'm just trying to spread awareness and help if you want the help. I just want to put safer skincare options out there and hope that people catch on. I know that my kids need a healthy mommy so that's what I'm trying to provide them!<br />
<br />
Please feel free to contact me or head to my <a href="http://www.beautycounter.com/brittanykimball" target="_blank">Website</a> if you're interested!<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ak456vpU-LwuySIoOHMh7Acf1zKd1sK77ZCYa9otvDQLyxnGqqwugQk6GBseOgKQBAnuoHIVOjuB5UrNTu5DniMPFqIMctq9TruOKdFrCZYVf3xPnxW53bq8e2cOFE0FwaiYOJ9lng/s1600/7181413A-A660-4D84-8F14-49ABE644E817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ak456vpU-LwuySIoOHMh7Acf1zKd1sK77ZCYa9otvDQLyxnGqqwugQk6GBseOgKQBAnuoHIVOjuB5UrNTu5DniMPFqIMctq9TruOKdFrCZYVf3xPnxW53bq8e2cOFE0FwaiYOJ9lng/s640/7181413A-A660-4D84-8F14-49ABE644E817.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo on Left: Before using Beautycounter<br />Photo on Right: After using Overnight Resurfacing Peel, Countermatch Eye Rescue Cream, Rejuvenating Radiance Serum, No.1 Brightening Oil, and Countermatch Adaptive Moisture Lotion consistently for a month. </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz6mwflptmUx01Lbx_YjhVI2pae_2Zs-N3DGCPJqbahTeClYPP0TmWzq4JeMHV9b7_y7_nOUPjncFXzebvmNEn187IvL5IcIuu14QQeoQyx8pfrRzcPtqLxJnzR72sugsxv66tLsW-Kg/s1600/IMG_3771.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1203" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz6mwflptmUx01Lbx_YjhVI2pae_2Zs-N3DGCPJqbahTeClYPP0TmWzq4JeMHV9b7_y7_nOUPjncFXzebvmNEn187IvL5IcIuu14QQeoQyx8pfrRzcPtqLxJnzR72sugsxv66tLsW-Kg/s640/IMG_3771.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is using Dew Skin and a little bit of blush. My skin feels and looks so much healthier now! </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Until next time!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-23075836970232419712018-09-01T15:08:00.000-07:002018-11-10T19:46:35.145-08:00Teagan Jane {Welcome to the World}I know it's been a hot minute since I last blogged, but life has been a big ole blur since baby girl arrived at the end of June. I've decided to finally sit down and write out her birth story so that I don't forget it!<br />
<br />
As you know, I had something called Polyhydramnios, which is excess amniotic fluid, with my pregnancy and they were monitoring me and baby very closely. I was having weekly non-stress tests and Biophysical profile ultrasounds to make sure everything was going ok. My plan was to wait until she decided to come naturally, but that was just not in the cards.<br />
<br />
I went to my 38 week appointment and we all were in agreement to induce at 39 weeks. I was extremely uncomfortable and there was just no more stretching my belly could do. I couldn't even let Lennon touch my belly without cringing in pain. Weirdly enough, I felt a sense of relief after scheduling the induction. No sitting, waiting, wishing this time around!<br />
<br />
As the days went by leading up to my induction, I started to get increasingly more nervous and sad. We were set for induction on June 29th and I was a mess. I cried, sobbed, every night because I was just so sad for Lennon that she wasn't going to be my baby anymore. I was sad that it wouldn't be just her and I during the summers anymore. I was sad that she now had to share me.<br />
<br />
The night before we let her stay up later than usual. We watched movies and had ice cream. We snuggled on the couch, as much as my belly would allow anyway. I wanted her to know that she was so special to us and that we love her oh so much. The next day we were going to bring her permanent best friend into the world and that made me happy.<br />
<br />
5am rolled around pretty quickly when I was tossing, turning, and couldn't turn my brain off. The upside to an induction is I was very well prepared to leave the house. I was able to shower, do my hair, makeup and feel put together. As soon as my dad arrived at our house to watch Lennon, we left for the hospital.<br />
<br />
6:45am is when we arrived, got checked in and went up to our room. At this point, I was just excited to get things going. Little did I know, it was going to take FOREVER to get everything moving. We sat in the room for what seemed like forever, just waiting. The hospital I delivered in provides a dedicated 1 on 1 nurse for every Labor and Delivery patient and apparently the one assigned to us was sick. So we waited and waited and waited for a new one. Finally, Maria came along.<br />
<br />
Once our nurse had arrived, we could finally get things rolling! At 10:30am, when we started things, I was dilated to just under 2cm. They started me on Pitocin {I was already contracting on my own, just not strong enough} and I walked around the L&D floor with the Mr. and my Mom. Then, I bounced on the labor ball, then I walked some more. Contractions definitely started getting more intense, but were definitely tolerable. My doctor came in to check me at 12:30pm and I was only dilated to 4cm, but she decided to break my water anyways.<br />
<br />
Warning, if you get squeamish at all, read past this paragraph. As soon as my Dr. broke my water, it was like the floodgates had opened and the dam had broken. I'm talking "Noah get your Ark ready" type of flood. It just kept on coming {thank you Polyhydramnios}. The nurses had to keep coming in to change the pads that were soaking it up. They thought it was the most hilarious thing and even went as far as to weigh how much fluid came out {6+lbs to be exact}.<br />
<br />
After that, my contractions started to get more intense, although I was able to breathe through them. Let me remind you that I wanted to go all natural this time around and up until this time, I thought I could it! I started to get in my head, though. I just had too much fear about pushing with no epidural, so I caved. I ordered the epidural around 2:30pm and was still just 4cm at that point. I thought it would be hours upon hours until I was fully dilated. I just didn't think I had the strength. Hindsight, I most definitely could have made it.<br />
<br />
The anesthesiologist came at a record breaking speed. It was like they had read my mind and they were already on their way before I even requested it. Unfortunately, the anesthesiologist had an "accidental dural puncture" {otherwise known as wet tap} on me and I felt a flash of instantaneous tingling shoot straight up my spine. <span style="font-family: , serif;">According to the </span><em style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: freight-text-pro, serif;">Canadian Journal of Anesthesia</em><span style="font-family: , serif;">, "post-dural puncture headaches occur in one to three out of every 100 women who undergo an epidural." Lucky me. More on this later. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: , serif;"><br /></span>
As soon as I got the epidural, baby's heart rate kept dropping. Maria {our nurse} flipped me over to my right side and her heart rate would get better. Then it would drop again, so she flipped me to my left side. Then it would drop again, so she flipped me back to my right side and gave me oxygen. They checked me at about 3:15pm and I was still only a little over 4cm dilated. They also thought baby's umbilical cord may have prolapsed so they called in another nurse. She determined that was not the case, thank goodness.<br />
<br />
Fast forward 45 minutes and Maria started to get a little worried, so she called my doctor up. She arrived 10 minutes later, checked me, and determined the reason why baby's heart rate kept dropping. I was fully dilated and her head was making its way out! They had to set up the room for delivery in almost an emergency because I wasn't pushing and she was still coming out! They called in reinforcements and 10 minutes later Teagan Jane was here! I think I pushed a total of 2 times and 5 minutes. No tearing and she was healthy as can be!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbH6Ym_gd53NOBeUW4KIFJm9O5lMTtSeN0THOv5A1FnzXYqW8FfYoUE6_6lICwPbaIxe5oohPhO7cdaYC4lhrrR5a-biZ266yM2USgKu8UuWIcH4_kLYmQYFgq-ZYJnWsyBuPe7DvKVQ/s1600/IMG_9226.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbH6Ym_gd53NOBeUW4KIFJm9O5lMTtSeN0THOv5A1FnzXYqW8FfYoUE6_6lICwPbaIxe5oohPhO7cdaYC4lhrrR5a-biZ266yM2USgKu8UuWIcH4_kLYmQYFgq-ZYJnWsyBuPe7DvKVQ/s640/IMG_9226.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSkdSDXoRoXDxDNl9J_UNhyphenhyphenfnKMrYAKtd1Mt1IJq075pKnNQpM3XfK7AjTabOlan1I8TPmksHBVsXyhwNM18XQSR_plNffWA6Jj56Jn66YOatcNr-vFNxhsXSfijN-bIfvHCCwx_MEw/s1600/58BB1DD2-8401-49AB-8D1C-15B5919E8D04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSkdSDXoRoXDxDNl9J_UNhyphenhyphenfnKMrYAKtd1Mt1IJq075pKnNQpM3XfK7AjTabOlan1I8TPmksHBVsXyhwNM18XQSR_plNffWA6Jj56Jn66YOatcNr-vFNxhsXSfijN-bIfvHCCwx_MEw/s640/58BB1DD2-8401-49AB-8D1C-15B5919E8D04.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMfiRnnvGM4RgAVlKFKTv3BDcd7VzeIREsDQUnrCqXzXaGn75AN1lFFI5Mi_vYg6ECz7PNBfly34YXvvfXPLx0foPnxkkzwYN6I3Hdw5xD9I1fV5jbCzwavy6Yf4lAEkxOGiUH1Vbyg/s1600/IMG_9227-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMfiRnnvGM4RgAVlKFKTv3BDcd7VzeIREsDQUnrCqXzXaGn75AN1lFFI5Mi_vYg6ECz7PNBfly34YXvvfXPLx0foPnxkkzwYN6I3Hdw5xD9I1fV5jbCzwavy6Yf4lAEkxOGiUH1Vbyg/s640/IMG_9227-1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Unfortunately, as soon as Teagan made her way earthside, my spinal headache started. I wasn't really able to fully enjoy those first moments because my head and neck hurt so bad. It was the worst, most constant headache that I have ever had. I had to lay completely flat in bed, or else I got so dizzy that I almost passed out several times.<br />
<br />
The next day, a different anesthesiologist came and completed a blood patch on me {where they take 20 cc's of my blood and put it back into the dural space of my spine}. I felt like a million bucks after that and we went home the next day. Unfortunately, the blood patch only lasted for 24 hours so I had to go BACK to the hospital and get another one the next day. 3 epidurals in a span of 4 days and my back was ruined. The second blood patch only lasted for 24 hours as well. At that point there was no way I was getting another one, so I just had to wait it out. Thankfully my headache only lasted for a week and it was finally gone, but so was the first week of Teagan's life. I was completely laid up the whole time. It was a big bummer, but I'm so glad it's all behind us.<br />
<br />
Teagan is here, she is healthy, and she is beautiful. We couldn't love her more.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9pjkTf9sOLftRv9fXzoKpjy763G7mSKGgHgFPIFx35pX1FftK_jJuivS4yiljFAp1Hvid8CHBvx6qLFN2dW04w1elmG_mFn0CWo1CtuzI6AiRE17lOScebYli1W1xRcpdkwy8ePpgQg/s1600/IMG_2202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9pjkTf9sOLftRv9fXzoKpjy763G7mSKGgHgFPIFx35pX1FftK_jJuivS4yiljFAp1Hvid8CHBvx6qLFN2dW04w1elmG_mFn0CWo1CtuzI6AiRE17lOScebYli1W1xRcpdkwy8ePpgQg/s640/IMG_2202.jpg" width="358" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Until next time!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-13511004593613551762018-06-18T14:10:00.002-07:002018-06-18T14:10:54.457-07:00Mommy Monday {37 Weeks}This belly, you guys, is out of control! I'm so uncomfortable and can barely walk anymore! She is constantly pushing on my bladder and kicking my ribs. I don't get sleep at night because I just cannot get in a comfortable sleeping position. I have Braxton Hicks contractions non-stop because of all of the fluid and I'm truly surprised that I haven't gone into labor yet. Here's hoping she comes when she is ready so I don't have to get induced!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJs01ck57QnCPzj1WN-RFT9hY4-2Mk1atcw3e03MaoAyarc4SuRp2uE3a014mic1TX45dMavrGlWbMfi5N3eakGyiwemcrLGk0Pv-9n_l5emmA_5X3ZpsWCS5ozVbqM0SIMDqRLmBxEQ/s1600/IMG_1990.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1052" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJs01ck57QnCPzj1WN-RFT9hY4-2Mk1atcw3e03MaoAyarc4SuRp2uE3a014mic1TX45dMavrGlWbMfi5N3eakGyiwemcrLGk0Pv-9n_l5emmA_5X3ZpsWCS5ozVbqM0SIMDqRLmBxEQ/s640/IMG_1990.JPG" width="420" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>How far along?</b> 37 weeks, 4 days</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Total weight gain/measurements: </b>I'm up a total of 35ish lbs so far. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Maternity clothes: </b>Dresses, Maternity Jeans, and Yoga pants are my jam right now. Summer is here and I am living in my jammies {just like I predicted last week}. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 20.79px;">Stretch marks:</b><span style="line-height: 20.79px;"> I spied a little red mark near where my belly button piercing used to be and I'm still not sure if it's a stretch mark or not, but you better believe I'm taking extra precautions now! I'm still waiting for my <a href="https://www.myitworks.com/shop/product/212" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">It Works Stretch Mark Cream</a> to arrive, but until then I'm still lathering my belly in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bee-mama-bee-belly-butter-6-5-oz/-/A-14794119#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=burts+bees+Mama+butter" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Burt's Bee's Mama Bee</a> and <a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/organic-belly-balm" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The Honest Co. Belly Balm</a>. I'm currently using both of these to make sure my belly is nice and moisturized. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Sleep:</b> Sleep? I haven't had any consistent good sleep in quite some time. My ribs hurt so badly from all the extra weight of my belly. I've been using my <a href="https://www.target.com/p/boppy-jersey-scalloped-trellis-pregnancy-wedge/-/A-52949135?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Baby+Shopping&adgroup=SC_Baby&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9019412&gclid=CjwKCAjwsJ3ZBRBJEiwAtuvtlNUhVkIpZ_WbK41K-8OJd4Oef7h7o3rkzDTfCIEDkr-uePibqBYsmhoCpSsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Boppy Wedge Pillow</a>, but I'm pretty sure that makes it worse sometimes. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Exercise: </b>My prenatal yoga session ended last week. We have a week off and then another session starts. Since I'm so close, I can just do a pop in class every week until baby comes. I think I can probably go to one more class. I honestly feel sooo much better after going. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">Best moment this week: </b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">Getting to spend so much time with my little Lennon. </span><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Miss anything? </b>Exercising, uninterrupted sleep, ribs that don't hurt, and a back that doesn't ache. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Movement: </b> She is still most active around 9-11pm, hence another reason I don't sleep well. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Food cravings: </b>Back to Watermelon! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Anything making you queasy or sick? </b>Bell Peppers and Celery! Still!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Gender: </b>Girl #2!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Labor signs: </b>I'm still having Braxton Hicks, more consistently now. They don't hurt though, so I'm sure I still have a bit of time, at least I'm hoping so. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Belly button in or out?</b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> In, but sneaking it's way out. It's out sometimes depending on where baby is located in my belly. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Happy or moody most of the time:</b> Some days are better than others. I've been super irritable lately.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Looking forward to:</b> Continuing to spend one on one time with Lennon. She's just the best. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Until next time! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="color: #bfeea4; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" style="border: none; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-79906937271471257002018-06-12T11:09:00.000-07:002018-06-12T11:09:58.056-07:00Mommy Monday {36 Weeks, just a little late}<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I don't have anything insightful to say this week. I'm pretty tired from the school year and I'm just trying to recuperate now. Lennon just started swimming lessons and I still have my weekly doctor's appointments/ultrasounds. That will be the extent of what we do this week. Haha. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I do have some exciting things coming up on the blog, so stay tuned! You won't want to miss it!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-VmqHjbNlaHpzTOavU_U9gIMoQWOudk8vudYIhTAGew-k7Hbb4pFOfgLMzhpPuUXIGGK00_VZq42zP-w8cDZJ-7Yto_aYfGihTRBCICFWONmNTkt1lXXRYFKycgqihI6RefQFYPg7w/s1600/IMG_1925.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1070" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-VmqHjbNlaHpzTOavU_U9gIMoQWOudk8vudYIhTAGew-k7Hbb4pFOfgLMzhpPuUXIGGK00_VZq42zP-w8cDZJ-7Yto_aYfGihTRBCICFWONmNTkt1lXXRYFKycgqihI6RefQFYPg7w/s640/IMG_1925.JPG" width="428" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIlzAEiye5Ce4eebxxfIRszGjf4RnOh1ZaH1if70lT_KwzQKoCz1ObxtVr24IP4B4gJ-VPjIWokizVklsTYS4Ycoc8V_BCgyeYzlD-CTsO4McguRLeHevrKSJtgT1auHoPUQ0w2aJ6ZQ/s1600/IMG_6229.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIlzAEiye5Ce4eebxxfIRszGjf4RnOh1ZaH1if70lT_KwzQKoCz1ObxtVr24IP4B4gJ-VPjIWokizVklsTYS4Ycoc8V_BCgyeYzlD-CTsO4McguRLeHevrKSJtgT1auHoPUQ0w2aJ6ZQ/s640/IMG_6229.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our daily reality. This little peanut has quite the personality!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7nozkJOhTNtrAcwjf9RpC-QqjurkbmjCReUb3yEwZmg7ODoR0pae6qkB-koTt5CBXPuuS-rFStLhyphenhyphenVx1FFl_y9G1VHnrz5cSYwVN9jmJVOnFcbbgGi4Dw_NMTSoy-ORt2x7MBHDqOhQ/s1600/IMG_6232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7nozkJOhTNtrAcwjf9RpC-QqjurkbmjCReUb3yEwZmg7ODoR0pae6qkB-koTt5CBXPuuS-rFStLhyphenhyphenVx1FFl_y9G1VHnrz5cSYwVN9jmJVOnFcbbgGi4Dw_NMTSoy-ORt2x7MBHDqOhQ/s640/IMG_6232.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ziggy even decided to join us this week!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>How far along?</b> 36 weeks, 4 days</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Total weight gain/measurements: </b>I'm up a total of 30ish lbs so far. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Maternity clothes: </b>Dresses, Maternity Jeans, and Yoga pants are my jam right now. Now that I'm on summer break, I have a feeling that I'm going to be living in my jammies {when I don't have to go to the doctor or take Lennon to swim lessons}. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 20.79px;">Stretch marks:</b><span style="line-height: 20.79px;"> I spied a little red mark near where my belly button piercing used to be. I'm pretty sure my belly is bigger this time around because of the extra amniotic fluid. I just ordered <a href="https://www.myitworks.com/shop/product/212" target="_blank">It Works Stretch Mark Cream</a> to try and eliminate any new coming stretch marks, but until then I'm still lathering my belly in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bee-mama-bee-belly-butter-6-5-oz/-/A-14794119#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=burts+bees+Mama+butter" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Burt's Bee's Mama Bee</a> and <a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/organic-belly-balm" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The Honest Co. Belly Balm</a>. I'm currently using both of these to make sure my belly is nice and moisturized. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Sleep:</b> Sleep? What is sleep? The last couple nights have been a bit better than the last couple weeks, but then last night around 4:45am our fire alarm went off. We could not figure out what was causing it to sound off but it was incredibly annoying. There was no fire. We're thinking that it may be because of humidity, but that is just ridiculous. Thank goodness it didn't wake up Lennon {although I have no idea how any human being could sleep through that terrible chirping}. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Exercise: </b>I'm still going to my prenatal yoga classes and man is it worth it. I feel SOOOOO much better after my Yoga sessions. I wish I could go everyday. Next week is my last one and I'm getting increasingly more sad about it. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">Best moment this week: </b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">School being out for the Summer {and for me, almost 6 months!}.</span><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Miss anything? </b>Exercising, uninterrupted sleep, and a back that doesn't ache. Oh yeah and what life was like before Braxton Hicks contractions invaded my life. I've been having them since the second trimester and I'm just sooooo done. They are the biggest annoyance in my life right now. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Movement: </b> She is still most active around 9-11pm, hence another reason I don't sleep well. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Food cravings: </b>Lemon ice all the way right now! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Anything making you queasy or sick? </b>Bell Peppers and Celery! Still!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Gender: </b>Girl #2!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Labor signs: </b>I'm still having Braxton Hicks, but I haven't been checked in a couple weeks to see if I'm dilated. I'm hoping to at least keep this baby on the inside until the end of June!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Belly button in or out?</b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> In, but sneaking it's way out. It's out sometimes depending on where baby is located in my belly. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Happy or moody most of the time:</b> I've been in pretty good spirits, aside from a mental break down a couple days ago and my silly Braxton Hicks. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Looking forward to:</b> Relaxing with nothing to do but go to the Doctor and Swim Lessons. I'm looking forward to spending some one on one time with Lennon for this next month before baby's arrival. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Until next time! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="color: #bfeea4; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" style="border: none; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-88601983566506552272018-06-04T18:58:00.001-07:002018-06-04T18:58:33.945-07:00Mommy Monday {35 Weeks}<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">
At my last weekly OB appointment I was diagnosed with <a href="http://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-complications/polyhydramnios-high-amniotic-fluid/" target="_blank">Polyhydramnios</a>, which is an increased level of amniotic fluids. It's not an ideal situation, but my fluid levels are only "mildly" elevated at AFI 26.5. They are checking my levels by Ultrasound every week and monitoring me closely. My doctor doesn't seem all to concerned, so I'm trying to not get stressed out about it. As long as I feel baby moving around, which she is consistently, I'm good. The only good thing about this, is that I now am getting weekly Ultrasounds! So glad to be able to see baby on a weekly basis. </div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkvvkttorh3zeSXcNjdPq06gdpY4VsXe15ye1D_MParq5xaqYSlPSVHjmXjkM1p7bqaDajZ_myFF_2e2Z5Kt4fK8jMmx5hURT-YtSPtyFaSdoWQQGvnJAvDfbmJWpBWwsLlMTS7cw5jQ/s1600/IMG_1859.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1129" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkvvkttorh3zeSXcNjdPq06gdpY4VsXe15ye1D_MParq5xaqYSlPSVHjmXjkM1p7bqaDajZ_myFF_2e2Z5Kt4fK8jMmx5hURT-YtSPtyFaSdoWQQGvnJAvDfbmJWpBWwsLlMTS7cw5jQ/s640/IMG_1859.JPG" width="450" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp-dxkTR3wBPO9cxWIXiqbcwJ-dPk7RoLxyHfso3wGzh_hsJ-t3tx0bYOGF2thsSl2TSqqZIu6Sf_YtcF8t1IRXqRo398qVD5blfQB_GmSf_g6DCGSy1bb3hXjBzKtCPGXFauBceByKA/s1600/IMG_6216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp-dxkTR3wBPO9cxWIXiqbcwJ-dPk7RoLxyHfso3wGzh_hsJ-t3tx0bYOGF2thsSl2TSqqZIu6Sf_YtcF8t1IRXqRo398qVD5blfQB_GmSf_g6DCGSy1bb3hXjBzKtCPGXFauBceByKA/s640/IMG_6216.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lennon stood right in front of me, posed just like Mommy and said "cheese"! </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>How far along?</b> 35 weeks, 4 days</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Total weight gain/measurements: </b>I'm up a total of 30 lbs so far and maintaining that weight for a couple weeks now! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Maternity clothes: </b>Dresses, Maternity Jeans, and Yoga pants are my jam right now. I also only have about 4 shirts that fit me, so those are on repeat. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 20.79px;">Stretch marks:</b><span style="line-height: 20.79px;"> None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bee-mama-bee-belly-butter-6-5-oz/-/A-14794119#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=burts+bees+Mama+butter" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Burt's Bee's Mama Bee</a>. I have added <a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/organic-belly-balm" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The Honest Co. Belly Balm</a> and just love the smell of it. I'm currently using both of these to make sure my belly is nice and moisturized. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Sleep:</b> Sleep? What is sleep? My back aches so bad most nights that I really don't get any sleep at all. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Exercise: </b>I'm still going to my prenatal yoga classes and man is it worth it. I feel SOOOOO much better after my Yoga sessions. I wish I could go everyday. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">Best moment this week: </b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">Due to my Polyhydramnios, I get a weekly ultrasound and get to see baby! It's reassuring that she is happy and healthy in there. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Miss anything? </b>Exercising, uninterrupted sleep, and a back that doesn't ache. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Movement: </b> She is still most active around 9-11pm, hence another reason I don't sleep well. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Food cravings: </b>Still CRAVING watermelon and I'm back on my Lemon ice kick. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Anything making you queasy or sick? </b>Bell Peppers and Celery!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Gender: </b>Girl #2!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Labor signs: </b>I'm still having Braxton Hicks, but I'm not dilated at all. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In, but sneaking it's way out. It's out sometimes depending on where baby is located in my belly. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Happy or moody most of the time:</b> I've been pretty moody lately. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Looking forward to:</b> The end of school so I can relax a little!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Until next time! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="color: #bfeea4; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" style="border: none; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-53439938409340721672018-05-28T19:48:00.000-07:002018-05-28T19:48:02.257-07:00Mommy Monday {34 Weeks}Well this last week did not go quite as planned. I went to my normally scheduled 34 week check up with some concerns about Braxton Hicks contractions. My doctor suggested we hook me up to the monitors to check. It turns out I wasn't having any contractions, but Baby's heartbeat was not as variable as they would like to see. They brought me back for a Bio Physical Profile {BPP} ultrasound, which is kind of like APGARS for the inside, and Baby did not pass that either. She was supposed to get at least 8 out of 10, but got 6 out of 10. They look at movement, heart rate and whether or not baby takes "practice breaths". Well she was moving and her heart rate was fine, but those darn practice breaths. SOOOO they sent me to labor and delivery to be monitored for 6 more hours and then have a repeat BPP Ultrasound. Of course, she cooperated just fine as soon as the monitors were connected, her heart rate was super variable and all the nurses said she looked great, and she practically showed off during the ultrasound. So many "practice breaths"! They also found that I have excessive amniotic fluid, so hopefully that is not causing any problems.<br />
<br />
Whew! I'm so glad that ordeal ended well, but now I have weekly checkups, Non-stress tests, and BPP ultrasounds. I'm incredibly thankful that my doctor is being proactive and overly cautious, but I have so much stress related to all this. Baby girl continues to be active, so I'm trying not to worry too much.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrqRpHyEfWQLje8B6DT-Cc3z4P14-7KbDVKmv7nrCNAPnLD5OX9XdI60VRkf4JMvhvO5FCRBQj3fqLM74Nrzadw57ik35bBbcym9lhBZ-nwYGqxFGdsthlZ1WdIA-_oSrMqFEeO5KLPw/s1600/IMG_1797.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1062" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrqRpHyEfWQLje8B6DT-Cc3z4P14-7KbDVKmv7nrCNAPnLD5OX9XdI60VRkf4JMvhvO5FCRBQj3fqLM74Nrzadw57ik35bBbcym9lhBZ-nwYGqxFGdsthlZ1WdIA-_oSrMqFEeO5KLPw/s640/IMG_1797.JPG" width="424" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>How far along?</b> 34 weeks, 4 days</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Total weight gain/measurements: </b>I'm up a total of 30 lbs so far. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Maternity clothes: </b>It was in the 90's all weekend here so I was living in dresses, shorts, and tank tops. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 20.79px;">Stretch marks:</b><span style="line-height: 20.79px;"> None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bee-mama-bee-belly-butter-6-5-oz/-/A-14794119#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=burts+bees+Mama+butter" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Burt's Bee's Mama Bee</a>. I have added <a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/organic-belly-balm" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The Honest Co. Belly Balm</a> and just love the smell of it. I'm currently using both of these to make sure my belly is nice and moisturized. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Sleep:</b> I have not been sleeping well at all. Tossing, turning, and bathroom trips are keeping me awake most of the night. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Exercise: </b>I'm still going to my prenatal yoga classes, but have not done<b> </b><a href="https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Beachbody On Demand</a>. I'm just not feeling up to being so active. I'm exhausted and definitely slowing down these last couple weeks. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">Best moment this week: </b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">4 day Memorial Day weekend. It was so nice to relax. I got a prenatal massage on Friday and it was GLORIOUS. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Miss anything? </b>Exercising and uninterrupted sleep! My back is doing better this week due to a trip to the Chiropractor and my massage. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Movement: </b> She has been most active around 9-11pm. She is active most of the time, though. She gets the hiccups all the time and it's just the cutest!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Food cravings: </b>Still CRAVING watermelon. It is so tasty!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Anything making you queasy or sick? </b>Bell Peppers and Celery!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Gender: </b>Girl #2!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Labor signs: </b>I'm still having Braxton Hicks, but I'm not dilated at all. At least I know they are not productive, just a nuisance.<b> </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In, but sneaking it's way out. It's out sometimes depending on where baby is located in my belly. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Happy or moody most of the time:</b> This last week I was a little stressed, but for the most part was in a good mood! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Looking forward to:</b> Seeing baby on my weekly ultrasound again!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Until next time! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="color: #bfeea4; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" style="border: none; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-6311032844670669542018-05-21T19:26:00.000-07:002018-05-21T19:26:20.178-07:00Mommy Monday {33 weeks}You guys, this belly is no joke. I've been so uncomfortable lately and just can't imagine having to last 7 {SEVEN} more weeks. On a completely unrelated, yet somewhat related, note, I've been toying around with hiring a doula and cannot for the life of me decide if I want to {or if it's worth it to} spend the money. Has anyone hired one? Thoughts? Are they worth it? Help!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWSNt-GrvdAIw6saszkp6AoS_wGgDfmAwXqIMq3KAxSM1-UxbVsdu3XuHIPVWb9UF01pirZZUZhntwZbjpecnJkwSerxM0e7oYMI9LyDpu9tvdwIJW_uh-cvomVAJ_l5_xym-i9iZgQ/s1600/IMG_1734.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1122" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWSNt-GrvdAIw6saszkp6AoS_wGgDfmAwXqIMq3KAxSM1-UxbVsdu3XuHIPVWb9UF01pirZZUZhntwZbjpecnJkwSerxM0e7oYMI9LyDpu9tvdwIJW_uh-cvomVAJ_l5_xym-i9iZgQ/s640/IMG_1734.JPG" width="448" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>How far along?</b> 33 weeks, 4 days</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Total weight gain/measurements: </b>I'm just gonna stick with 28 lbs because I haven't weighed myself recently. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Maternity clothes: </b>I'm seriously living in dresses. I'm so glad it's warm out again. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 20.79px;">Stretch marks:</b><span style="line-height: 20.79px;"> None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bee-mama-bee-belly-butter-6-5-oz/-/A-14794119#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=burts+bees+Mama+butter" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Burt's Bee's Mama Bee</a>. I have added <a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/organic-belly-balm" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The Honest Co. Belly Balm</a> and just love the smell of it. I'm currently using both of these to make sure my belly is nice and moisturized. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Sleep:</b> I have been dealing with some major pregnancy insomnia lately. It's really taking a toll on my mental state. I'm up from about 1-3 or 4 every night. Nothing I do helps and I just can't seem to stay sleeping. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Exercise: </b>I'm not gonna lie, I haven't done<b> </b><a href="https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Beachbody On Demand</a> since we moved and I likely won't again until baby comes. I might try it this weekend and see if it helps me feel any better physically. I have been going to my Prenatal Yoga every week, though.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">Best moment this week: </b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">Lennon's 2nd birthday party. I still can't believe she's going to be 2 in a little over a week! </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Miss anything? </b>Exercising and uninterrupted sleep! My back has also been killing me lately. If I'm able to just lay down and relax, it doesn't hurt as much. Let's be honest, though, that never happens. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Movement: </b> She has been most active around 9-11pm. Although, today she decided to kick me real good in the ribs. That was the first time she's inflicted any pain. She has, however, managed to make my entire belly numb from all the kicking. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Food cravings: </b>This week, I'm all about watermelon!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Anything making you queasy or sick? </b>Bell Peppers and Celery!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Gender: </b>Girl #2!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Labor signs: </b>Braxton Hicks were no joke this week. I actually started timing them because they were a little concerning. I may actually ask my doctor to monitor me for a little bit tomorrow during my appointment. Hopefully nothing too concerning is going on and they are just Braxton Hicks. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In, but sneaking it's way out. It's out sometimes depending on where baby is located in my belly. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Happy or moody most of the time:</b> My mood has been off and on lately, some days I'm more happy or sad than others. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Looking forward to:</b> 4 day weekend for Memorial Day!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Until next time! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="color: #bfeea4; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" style="border: none; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-23746493748208247112018-05-14T17:00:00.000-07:002018-05-14T17:00:25.673-07:00Mommy Monday {31 Weeks and 32 Weeks}I know that I didn't post last week and I wish that I had a really good excuse, but I'm not gonna lie.. I was just too tired. I had a new prenatal yoga class on Monday night and I was just fried. Last week was rough in more ways than one. The kids at school are acting like crazy loons, we had a bajillion after school meetings last week, and this baby is sucking the life out of me. That all combines to be the perfect storm of exhaustion. I just want this school year to be done so I can focus on being the best mom that I can be to Lennon and making sure I am ready for Baby 2's arrival!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Dj5u17rfbZfL-DYKtNwQsGkuz4hy8ZzrciL1ljvXpPrhz2dHGjjUKgnArXPKtxFOpfU5P7RFSL3MIWrxm1zsEQZCQE6NsQAvUwfYNmPvuUK6Vaeq58I1zC2pbzkDJZNxPMEnA6i6pw/s1600/IMG_1575.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1070" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Dj5u17rfbZfL-DYKtNwQsGkuz4hy8ZzrciL1ljvXpPrhz2dHGjjUKgnArXPKtxFOpfU5P7RFSL3MIWrxm1zsEQZCQE6NsQAvUwfYNmPvuUK6Vaeq58I1zC2pbzkDJZNxPMEnA6i6pw/s640/IMG_1575.JPG" width="428" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPulNleYZEf3cBYAoAroI2YEku3hRal4PrtO2_3Mbdv52boA4CdLGoknRvJ6Fgh_8ODS8iB5yq29xEXmI3N7xoRhR7JbQAeQ3UgrPbH0K7_vjdl8668nko1dXatrCr-DtcKg2jGBbePQ/s1600/IMG_1577.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1052" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPulNleYZEf3cBYAoAroI2YEku3hRal4PrtO2_3Mbdv52boA4CdLGoknRvJ6Fgh_8ODS8iB5yq29xEXmI3N7xoRhR7JbQAeQ3UgrPbH0K7_vjdl8668nko1dXatrCr-DtcKg2jGBbePQ/s640/IMG_1577.JPG" width="420" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>How far along?</b> 31 weeks AND 32 weeks, 4 days</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Total weight gain/measurements: </b>Well, I'm up about 28 lbs now. I'm really trying to keep my weight gain under control, but stress eating is a real thing! Hopefully the next couple weeks at school are a little less stressful. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Maternity clothes: </b>Dresses, dresses, and more dresses!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 20.79px;">Stretch marks:</b><span style="line-height: 20.79px;"> None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bee-mama-bee-belly-butter-6-5-oz/-/A-14794119#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=burts+bees+Mama+butter" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Burt's Bee's Mama Bee</a>. I have added <a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/organic-belly-balm" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The Honest Co. Belly Balm</a> and just love the smell of it. I'm currently using both of these to make sure my belly is nice and moisturized. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Sleep:</b> I've been getting decent sleep, but still wake up a couple times a night to use the bathroom. I also have been having hip pain, which sometimes gets in the way. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Exercise: </b>I'm not gonna lie, I haven't done<b> </b><a href="https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Beachbody On Demand</a> since we moved. I've just been too busy trying to get our house unpacked and settled. I swear I'm going to start doing my exercises this weekend again. I just feel so much better after I have done them! I have been going to my Prenatal Yoga every week, though and have now added another Prenatal Yoga class on Monday's. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">Best moment this week: </b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">Getting to relax for Mother's Day. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Miss anything? </b>Exercising! I've got to get back in the swing of things {still}. And I also miss not having to limp because of hip/sciatic pain. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Movement: </b> She's moving all the time. She is definitely more active than Lennon was. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Food cravings: </b>Root beer floats {hello weight gain!}. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Anything making you queasy or sick? </b>Bell Peppers and Celery!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Gender: </b>Girl #2!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Labor signs: </b>I've been having more and more Braxton Hicks Contractions. They don't last long and don't hurt, but man are they a nuisance. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In, but sneaking it's way out. It's out sometimes depending on where baby is located in my belly. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Happy or moody most of the time:</b> My mood has been off and on lately, some days I'm more happy or sad than others. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Looking forward to:</b> Lennon's Birthday party!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Until next time! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-40148208634183421542018-04-30T18:57:00.000-07:002018-04-30T18:57:31.362-07:00Mommy Monday {30 weeks} We are still in the depths of moving into our new house, but we are FINALLY completely moved out of our rental {which happened to be my Grandpa's house, conveniently}. I finally started to put some of our pictures/wall art up this weekend and we put all of our furniture on our screened in porch. I'm starting to feel like this is our home and it feels good!<br />
<br />
Because of all of this unpacking/art hanging/moving, I've been definitely pushing myself way too hard. I'm having more and more Braxton Hicks Contractions and I really need to start listening to my body. Hopefully I can rest this week and some of this weekend and not feel so much pressure to unpack. Here's hoping!<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgHPl8CghKhEpManac9pp-ZPcunw7kNQJtWHHaanRQFhQgpRia43A_K_HWDeSNGGx1WV-YQ9ZUdTKZx8DRG3zu7pwhSFInlrQt_5q5pTwbkm3lrwBwYPOJgPRAo4u2aoOF_i8nrRaToQ/s1600/IMG_1538.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1070" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgHPl8CghKhEpManac9pp-ZPcunw7kNQJtWHHaanRQFhQgpRia43A_K_HWDeSNGGx1WV-YQ9ZUdTKZx8DRG3zu7pwhSFInlrQt_5q5pTwbkm3lrwBwYPOJgPRAo4u2aoOF_i8nrRaToQ/s640/IMG_1538.JPG" width="428" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>How far along?</b> 30 weeks, 4 days</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Total weight gain/measurements: </b>Well, I'm up 24 lbs now. I'm trying to just eat what I want, within reason, because this is likely my last pregnancy and I just want to live. I do eat healthy, but can indulge in the daily ice cream treat with the best of them. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Maternity clothes: </b>We have hit the 70's here so I am so excited to be wearing my dresses again! They are so comfy! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 20.79px;">Stretch marks:</b><span style="line-height: 20.79px;"> None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bee-mama-bee-belly-butter-6-5-oz/-/A-14794119#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=burts+bees+Mama+butter" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Burt's Bee's Mama Bee</a>. I have added <a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/organic-belly-balm" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The Honest Co. Belly Balm</a> and just love the smell of it. I'm currently using both of these to make sure my belly is nice and moisturized. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Sleep:</b> Tossing and turning is my life. And let me tell you that tossing and turning is just not as easy with a big ole belly. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Exercise: </b><a href="https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Beachbody On Demand</a> is still my go to workout. I swear I'm going to start doing my exercises this weekend again. I just feel so much better after I have done them! I have been going to my Prenatal Yoga every week, though!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">Best moment this week: </b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">Finally starting to hang pictures/wall art in the house! </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Miss anything? </b>Exercising! I've got to get back in the swing of things. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Movement: </b> She's moving and shaking all the time!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Food cravings: </b>Watermelon and Smoothies!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Anything making you queasy or sick? </b>Bell Peppers and Celery!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Gender: </b>Girl #2!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Labor signs: </b>No and let's keep it that way!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In, but sneaking it's way out. It's out sometimes depending on where baby is located in my belly. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Happy or moody most of the time:</b> I've been in better spirits now that we have officially finished our move! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Looking forward to:</b> Lennon's Birthday party {even though it's starting to stress me out a bit}!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Lennon wanted to get in on the picture fun today too!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_HYOXcDkRXOvIrThD9oh4WnL_pa-UN1qEUdDVl5dM1m19i-WwtPNuTYJpQGrqsCSl0VD-GTERJ3WSjuA9YFB0QPUyzOK6O4M_QSJ5Zf7AWlzDxKD7KL-ngBqkwC-Jya6ZyBGql5nPew/s1600/IMG_5692.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_HYOXcDkRXOvIrThD9oh4WnL_pa-UN1qEUdDVl5dM1m19i-WwtPNuTYJpQGrqsCSl0VD-GTERJ3WSjuA9YFB0QPUyzOK6O4M_QSJ5Zf7AWlzDxKD7KL-ngBqkwC-Jya6ZyBGql5nPew/s640/IMG_5692.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyGNF3C57W6MBqDEx2tJKhj8kUq7CG4uu3GUOxWAQiFG4h2QrHF2yRI2Afu0mSerwPUp0sL3SMZB6l6TCZhg4nQaXQ8EC0w1IMXlJd3IMhnz1CXMzbsbeoWcw7vZYxfnQ3yO_HH3A6xg/s1600/IMG_5694.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyGNF3C57W6MBqDEx2tJKhj8kUq7CG4uu3GUOxWAQiFG4h2QrHF2yRI2Afu0mSerwPUp0sL3SMZB6l6TCZhg4nQaXQ8EC0w1IMXlJd3IMhnz1CXMzbsbeoWcw7vZYxfnQ3yO_HH3A6xg/s640/IMG_5694.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Until next time! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="color: #f8ce8e; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" style="border: none; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-52480653643402065282018-04-23T18:49:00.000-07:002018-04-23T18:49:44.986-07:00Mommy Monday {29 Weeks} I am back! After a long 2 weeks of no internet, we are finally back in the 21st century! We are all moved in {not settled, by any means} our new house and are all getting over colds/sinus infections. It's been a long 3 weeks. Throw in a 2 day long BLIZZARD that brought us at least a foot of snow in APRIL and it's just been crazy around here. <div>
<br /></div>
<div>
We also finished up state testing at school so I am feeling a lot less stressed. Only 6.5 weeks left of school and I am free until November {I get to take my maternity leave at the beginning of the school year, just like I did with Lennon}. Now, to just make it through these next 6.5 weeks without losing my mind. </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I'm happy to report that I do not have Gestational Diabetes! I passed the one hour test and am so relieved. I was really worried about it because I've been alll the sweet things. </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I'll just get to it. No need for me to ramble on and on. </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpSnsi2t1M2pfKeeApYdLLCcDdpJj7Jreob3e0ErUQnUdOqnisPCbrM7tuoWa7rW8qvfjfU64Z0qknKFaCDJ9XdFiFYI0vLoh_jrRuZwfBhAxcuwbJRJF7XXHK4sGsoRprndNhH4yPFQ/s1600/IMG_1507.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1046" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpSnsi2t1M2pfKeeApYdLLCcDdpJj7Jreob3e0ErUQnUdOqnisPCbrM7tuoWa7rW8qvfjfU64Z0qknKFaCDJ9XdFiFYI0vLoh_jrRuZwfBhAxcuwbJRJF7XXHK4sGsoRprndNhH4yPFQ/s640/IMG_1507.JPG" width="418" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>How far along?</b> 29 weeks, 4 days</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Total weight gain/measurements: </b>Ugh! I am now up more than I was with Lennon. At my last appointment at 28 weeks, I was up 20 lbs. Which is not terrible, but I think I'm definitely eating more than I should be. I'm starting to feel full much faster these days, so hopefully that will slow me down a bit. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Maternity clothes: </b>I'm full comfort over here. It was 60 degrees today, which made me super excited about my spring clothes and dresses!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 20.79px;">Stretch marks:</b><span style="line-height: 20.79px;"> None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bee-mama-bee-belly-butter-6-5-oz/-/A-14794119#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=burts+bees+Mama+butter" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Burt's Bee's Mama Bee</a>. I have added <a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/organic-belly-balm" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The Honest Co. Belly Balm</a> and just love the smell of it. I'm currently using both of these to make sure my belly is nice and moisturized. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Sleep:</b> I'm still waking up around 2:30-3:00 am every night. It's like clockwork. We have gotten our new KING bed and it is glorious. I have definitely been sleeping better since we've gotten that. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Exercise: </b><a href="https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Beachbody On Demand</a> is still my go to workout. However, I haven't been doing much of anything {except moving and unpacking, relax, I'm not lifting anything} the last couple of weeks. My plan is to get back in the swing of my exercises this weekend. I have still been going to my Prenatal Yoga on Wednesdays. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">Best moment this week: </b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">Being done with state testing! That was a month long stressor in my life that I'm glad to be done with, until next year at least. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Miss anything? </b>Exercising! I've got to get back in the swing of things. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Movement: </b> She's moving and shaking all the time!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Food cravings: </b>Watermelon and strawberry unfrosted poptarts.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Anything making you queasy or sick? </b>Nothing is really bothering me these days!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Gender: </b>Girl #2!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Labor signs: </b>No and let's keep it that way!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In, but sneaking it's way out. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Happy or moody most of the time:</b> I'm still pretty emotional. Especially with Lennon's tantrums. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Looking forward to:</b> Lennon's Birthday party!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Until next time! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="color: #f8ce8e; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" style="border: none; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div>
</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
</div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-50137084257216603362018-04-02T17:54:00.001-07:002018-04-02T17:54:19.668-07:00Mommy Monday {26 weeks}Well we are back from vacation and freezing our little tails off. It's April and there's a winter storm warning this week. I'm not quite sure how to handle that, because I'm so ready for warmer weather. <br />
<br />
We are also dealing with a bit of early terrible twos. Lennon has had an epic tantrum every day since we got back from Florida. I'm about to lose my mind. I don't know how parents deal with this because I am losing all of my patience and starting to get really upset with her. I've cried every time because I just don't know how to handle it. I guess it's just so frustrating because she can't express her needs, which is why the tantrum happens to begin with. Any suggestions are welcome! I feel like I'm a terrible mom because I just don't know what to do!<br />
<br />
If we had waited until Lennon hit this stage I don't know if I'd even be writing this Mommy Monday... HAHA. Seriously though, I'm getting excited for Baby's arrival, but scared to see what happens with our family dynamic. Only time will tell!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDhQEKy-zTViSqm1u9bAMkHFz-K0ngL31wr8PVcndkNQr68Io47EtJvyjAaanVVISkHgIWQ5WpZYVSF7T58kyfzOj8SRTVsNp8nlgGPFWn2F11mlBENPtOzq8QsOurBDz6lKniHssCsg/s1600/IMG_1408.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1085" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDhQEKy-zTViSqm1u9bAMkHFz-K0ngL31wr8PVcndkNQr68Io47EtJvyjAaanVVISkHgIWQ5WpZYVSF7T58kyfzOj8SRTVsNp8nlgGPFWn2F11mlBENPtOzq8QsOurBDz6lKniHssCsg/s640/IMG_1408.JPG" width="432" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>How far along?</b> 26 weeks, 4 days</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Total weight gain/measurements: </b>I'm kind of over weighing myself and worrying about my weight. I really do not like having to lose it after, but I'm just going to continue my exercises and eat as healthy as I can. I'm also not going to stop myself from indulging in some of my cravings!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Maternity clothes: </b>I'm just over here sitting, waiting, wishing for some warm weather so I can bust out all my comfy dresses!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 20.79px;">Stretch marks:</b><span style="line-height: 20.79px;"> None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bee-mama-bee-belly-butter-6-5-oz/-/A-14794119#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=burts+bees+Mama+butter" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Burt's Bee's Mama Bee</a>. I will be adding <a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/organic-belly-balm" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Honest Co. Belly Balm</a> once I get a chance to go the store!</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Sleep:</b> I'm still waking up in the middle of the night, tossing and turning. I even slept terribly when we were on vacation because I was worried about where our dishes will go in our kitchen when we move. Like, what? My brain just needs to turn off and rest sometimes. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Exercise: </b><a href="https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Beachbody On Demand</a> is still my go to workout. I really need to be more consistent with working out, but I was just on vacation so that's my excuse this week. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">Best moment this week: </b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">Closing on our house!</span><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Miss anything? </b>Sleep and being able to lay on my back. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Movement: </b> She doesn't like to move very much during the day, then as soon as I lay down for bed she's ready to party. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Food cravings: </b>Orange Juice! Yum!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Anything making you queasy or sick? </b>I still really cannot stand the smell of bell peppers. Nothing else is really bothering me. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Gender: </b>Girl #2!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Labor signs: </b>No and let's keep it that way!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In, but sneaking it's way out. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Happy or moody most of the time:</b> I'm still pretty emotional. Especially with Lennon's tantrums. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Looking forward to:</b> Closing on our house!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Until next time! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="color: #f8ce8e; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" style="border: none; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-32969531475165908462018-03-26T13:00:00.000-07:002018-03-26T13:00:12.612-07:00Mommy Monday {25 weeks}I cannot believe how fast time is flying by! We are officially at Viability and I am so thankful for that! I remember last time being so relieved by the fact that if Lennon would have come early, she would have had a fighting chance. I feel the same way this time around, although I sure hope she stays put for at least the next 15 weeks!<br />
<br />
We've got a lot going on right now and are super busy! We are packing and getting ready to close on our house so the next couple weeks are going to be hectic. I'm hoping that it all goes smoothly and we will soon be in our new house! I promise that I have a blog post planned about the building process and one just focused on all of our design choices. We will see how I feel about the whole process once we close and are all moved in!<br />
<br />
But, without further ado..<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQAM319ZNMLbcjolHrmqeL-KGcIMBWWwLNDQuvxjohCwuJs1tokghCgA7jwZMS_8smwtGvvIAy9v38msozKW3qeWuL1avxyjSNDF3xCMMdoKJziAfyGH3yIUbBq7_EZdywDiSksveMJA/s1600/IMG_1208.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQAM319ZNMLbcjolHrmqeL-KGcIMBWWwLNDQuvxjohCwuJs1tokghCgA7jwZMS_8smwtGvvIAy9v38msozKW3qeWuL1avxyjSNDF3xCMMdoKJziAfyGH3yIUbBq7_EZdywDiSksveMJA/s640/IMG_1208.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>How far along?</b> 25 weeks, 4 days</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Total weight gain/measurements: </b>I haven't weighed myself since the Doctor's last week so we'll stick to 18 lbs until I get the courage to step on a scale again. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Maternity clothes: </b>Maternity pants/leggings are my jam. I'm still able to wear all of my normal tops, for the most part. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 20.79px;">Stretch marks:</b><span style="line-height: 20.79px;"> None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bee-mama-bee-belly-butter-6-5-oz/-/A-14794119#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=burts+bees+Mama+butter" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Burt's Bee's Mama Bee</a>. I will be adding <a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/organic-belly-balm" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Honest Co. Belly Balm</a> when we get back from our trip!</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Sleep:</b> Waking up at 4am has been a regular occurence lately. One time last week I was up at 4 because my stomach hurt so bad and last night I was up at 4 because my brain just wouldn't stop thinking about where everything is going to go in our new kitchen. Why am I thinking about these things?!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Exercise: </b><a href="https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Beachbody On Demand</a> is still my go to workout. I wasn't able to work out at all this week, but I'm hoping to work out a little bit more during the week. I did have my Prenatal Yoga again this week, so at least there's that! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">Best moment this week: </b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">Spring Break! </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Miss anything? </b>Sleep. We really need to move so the stress and constant thoughts about what needs to be packed can go away!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Movement: </b> She moves all the time, but especially at night when I'm just laying in bed. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Food cravings: </b>Smoothies, bananas and PB&J's. I guess it could be worse. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Anything making you queasy or sick? </b>I still really cannot stand the smell of bell peppers. Nothing else is really bothering me. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Gender: </b>Girl #2!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Labor signs: </b>No and let's keep it that way!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In, but sneaking it's way out. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Happy or moody most of the time:</b> Oh man, this last week has been super emotional. I'm pretty sure I cried at least once every day. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Looking forward to:</b> Our trip and closing on our house!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Until next time! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="color: #f8ce8e; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" style="border: none; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-58720811808205540952018-03-19T18:46:00.000-07:002018-03-19T18:46:51.561-07:00Mommy Monday {24 Weeks}<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm just going to jump right into the post this week. I'm getting a super late start and I am exhausted. We only have 4 more days until Spring break and it cannot come soon enough!</span><b style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> </b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">
<b style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgreWrCsLFR8Zu9jcA8jR3EJawsPFvartc1w0vuaILY7KcAsxkuLXDJvIWBSjulC8yuA22H563bIeN-84BUGJNrWPDQNkFSGS_8dy5BEVfF9HR5vUO6Em7ZGJbh4Y7UgcxFktIOxuhI3A/s1600/IMG_1190.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1155" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgreWrCsLFR8Zu9jcA8jR3EJawsPFvartc1w0vuaILY7KcAsxkuLXDJvIWBSjulC8yuA22H563bIeN-84BUGJNrWPDQNkFSGS_8dy5BEVfF9HR5vUO6Em7ZGJbh4Y7UgcxFktIOxuhI3A/s640/IMG_1190.JPG" width="462" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">
<b style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>How far along?</b> 24 weeks, 4 days</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Total weight gain/measurements: </b>Well, according to the Doctor's scale I am up 18 lbs. Like I said during Lennon's pregnancy, I know it's for the good of the baby, but it's so hard to watch the scale keep ticking up! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Maternity clothes: </b>I'm currently sporting maternity pants, but still wearing my normal tops. I'm really having a hard time dressing for this cold weather. For Lennon's pregnancy we lived in AZ and it was warm. I wore dresses all the time and I just can't do that this time. The struggle is real. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 20.79px;">Stretch marks:</b><span style="line-height: 20.79px;"> None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bee-mama-bee-belly-butter-6-5-oz/-/A-14794119#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=burts+bees+Mama+butter" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Burt's Bee's Mama Bee</a>. I will be adding <a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/organic-belly-balm" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Honest Co. Belly Balm</a> when we get back from our trip!</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Sleep:</b> I've been tossing and turning a lot lately. I'm sure that has something to do with Lennon being sick this week, but I definitely don't feel rested. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Exercise: </b><a href="https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Beachbody On Demand</a> is still my go to workout. I wasn't able to work out as much this week, but I did run a little bit during Girls on the Run practice! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">Best moment this week: </b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px;">Figuring out that are still able to go on our vacation next week. We were on an emotional rollercoaster with the closing of the house possibly falling during our vacation, hence possibly having to cancel. Yay for warmer weather! </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Miss anything? </b>Being able to shave my legs in a normal way, without having to contort my body to reach my ankle. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Movement: </b> She is a very active little one, much more so than Lennon. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Food cravings: </b>Smoothies! Now that the weather is getting a bit nicer, I just want some delicious juice smoothies. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Anything making you queasy or sick? </b>Still no bell peppers. Keep them far away from me. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Gender: </b>Girl #2!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Labor signs: </b>No and let's keep it that way!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In, but sneaking it's way out. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Happy or moody most of the time:</b> Because of this emotional rollercoaster I've been on this last week, I've been pretty moody. I've been on the verge of tears more than once. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Looking forward to:</b> Spring Break!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Until next time! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-74733275178399330602018-03-12T19:37:00.000-07:002018-03-12T19:37:04.806-07:00Mommy Monday {23 Weeks}I'm getting to this post a little late, but it is still going up on Monday so I'll chalk that up as a win!<br />
<br />
We've been so busy dealing with house stuff that I just have not found ANY down time. Today was designing our closet and pantry shelving. I'm excited, but man I can't wait for this process to be over!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlw6f2VpltL_I2A9jbp956ZoiFoFLxynD_-hKZ9zqUM95SljrLS60EvuKSNuabdjxVepRkkiP22VQhjzlp28dJOb9ls3JytQ2LNeeq2ooXlVDzxs162CnF1x2svedFBxJ6mHrdep3Dlg/s1600/IMG_1145.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlw6f2VpltL_I2A9jbp956ZoiFoFLxynD_-hKZ9zqUM95SljrLS60EvuKSNuabdjxVepRkkiP22VQhjzlp28dJOb9ls3JytQ2LNeeq2ooXlVDzxs162CnF1x2svedFBxJ6mHrdep3Dlg/s640/IMG_1145.JPG" width="448" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>How far along?</b> 23 weeks, 4 days</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Total weight gain/measurements: </b>I made the mistake of weighing myself last week at my parents house and blah. It seems I'm up at least 15 lbs. I really don't know what my starting weight was, but I have an appointment on Wednesday so we shall see what the official weight gain is!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Maternity clothes: </b>Officially in Maternity pants FULL time and loving every minute of it. I'm limited by how many I have, but they are in rotation with my leggings and I'm making do. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 20.79px;">Stretch marks:</b><span style="line-height: 20.79px;"> None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bee-mama-bee-belly-butter-6-5-oz/-/A-14794119#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=burts+bees+Mama+butter" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Burt's Bee's Mama Bee</a>. I will probably add <a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/organic-belly-balm" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Honest Co. Belly Balm</a> soon!</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Sleep:</b> Daylight Savings time is really affecting me. We never had to worry about this when we lived in AZ so it's been an adjustment. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Exercise: </b><a href="https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Beachbody On Demand</a> is still my go to workout. I worked out both days this weekend despite my crappy mood and not wanting to do anything. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<b style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Best moment this week: </b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Meeting with our builder and feeling much better about the timeline of the house being done. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Miss anything? </b>Back about a week ago when I wasn't such a crabby, crazy B. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Movement: </b> She has been much more active this week. I've been doing kick counts and she is right on. Much less stress this week because she's been bouncing around all the time. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Food cravings: </b>I've been on a huge peanut butter and jelly sandwich kick lately. With Lennon I couldn't stand peanut butter and with this one I can't get enough. It's amazing how different each pregnancy is! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Anything making you queasy or sick? </b>Still no bell peppers. Keep them far away from. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Gender: </b>Girl #2!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Labor signs: </b>No and let's keep it that way!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In, but sneaking it's way out. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Happy or moody most of the time:</b> I have been so moody lately! I had such a terrible weekend that I actually looked up if Pre-Partum Depression was a thing and sure enough it is! I, by no means, feel like I have this, but I was just in a funk yesterday. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Looking forward to:</b> My Aunt coming on Friday! She's only met Lennon once so I'm excited to be able to spend some time with her next week! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">And here are some more pictures because it was nice out!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitZMrZlVBxCTMB9c2uqhalYXXft4B2EN3gQx2CS4hMjHX3CWWncNZoX-Bncs_VZEj7BqQivf5FtNsw8XFARALpgVBFViH2Yi0LdJb1a3dI9dghF8fCrupU29aN1_0EdZkGDZBhdsYTVw/s1600/IMG_5136.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitZMrZlVBxCTMB9c2uqhalYXXft4B2EN3gQx2CS4hMjHX3CWWncNZoX-Bncs_VZEj7BqQivf5FtNsw8XFARALpgVBFViH2Yi0LdJb1a3dI9dghF8fCrupU29aN1_0EdZkGDZBhdsYTVw/s640/IMG_5136.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirXjAjlq3-qhi5urpMAg0YhosFvy1faO6aqjDfsSg2MrIFXPv7YKKoH3Xs5RkdSjEI6LL9iOYFVRihVhuj5Ea_iq0KkL-fmCylLNG1p2t8z5YGj1H7VvGUyWkzJrVmVgNDMwvYkrib-w/s1600/IMG_5142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirXjAjlq3-qhi5urpMAg0YhosFvy1faO6aqjDfsSg2MrIFXPv7YKKoH3Xs5RkdSjEI6LL9iOYFVRihVhuj5Ea_iq0KkL-fmCylLNG1p2t8z5YGj1H7VvGUyWkzJrVmVgNDMwvYkrib-w/s640/IMG_5142.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">Until next time! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-59679769890532157012018-03-05T18:12:00.000-08:002018-03-05T18:12:08.220-08:00Mommy Monday {22 Weeks}I had quite the stressful week. I had quite a few Braxton Hicks Contractions this week and I think that I've linked it to wearing my pre-maternity pants too low on my hips. As soon as I switched my pants, they stopped happening. Apparently baby doesn't like to be constricted so I'm switching fully over to maternity pants.<br />
<br />
We've also had some stress relating to the building of our house. That all will be in a completely different blog post. It's coming along nicely and I like how it looks so far, but there is definitely a lack of communication and complete disconnect in the building/construction world. If only people would just LISTEN when we tell them what we want, there wouldn't be any problems.<br />
<br />
Anywho, I'm about ready for this house to be done and the stress of moving/packing to be over. We are currently living amongst a ton of boxes again and it's just no fun!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQnfgUowPpiTWqoI4ofsoJuo_oSYIz0ySbT1381NzvwLQyzwy2ead4Y7I-WTQf1xOw8GYzSueEPcuyAocAGO5MVfC3ddJ4T84wSx_2wB4gcIkrFZiJ1I9JejHHaesbJWttAuI4VQ95Bw/s1600/IMG_1100.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1083" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQnfgUowPpiTWqoI4ofsoJuo_oSYIz0ySbT1381NzvwLQyzwy2ead4Y7I-WTQf1xOw8GYzSueEPcuyAocAGO5MVfC3ddJ4T84wSx_2wB4gcIkrFZiJ1I9JejHHaesbJWttAuI4VQ95Bw/s640/IMG_1100.JPG" width="432" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>How far along?</b> 22 weeks, 4 days</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Total weight gain/measurements: </b>I'm trying not to focus on my weight too much this time around. I've been working out more consistently and feel really good about how I'm feeling. That's all that matters! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Maternity clothes: </b>I am saying bye to my <a href="https://www.target.com/p/maternity-bellaband-174-support-belt-isabel-maternity-153-by-ingrid-isabel-174-beige-nude-m-l/-/A-52228546?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Women%2BShopping_Priority%2BBrands&adgroup=Isabel+Maternity&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9019417&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyszSBRDJARIsAHAqQ4qHs6JVwXr75cNGvHC5CaKDjKKoejcoDvgHrfc1BDgZJT6w6OgGob8aAj4LEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Bella Band</a> and hello full time to my maternity pants and leggings. Give me allll the leggings!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 20.79px;">Stretch marks:</b><span style="line-height: 20.79px;"> None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bee-mama-bee-belly-butter-6-5-oz/-/A-14794119#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=burts+bees+Mama+butter" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Burt's Bee's Mama Bee</a>. I will probably add <a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/organic-belly-balm" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Honest Co. Belly Balm</a> soon!</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Sleep:</b> I feel very rested lately, although Lennon had a bit of a rough night last night. Coughing and sneezing. I'm praying she isn't getting sick again. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Exercise: </b><a href="https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Beachbody On Demand</a> is still my go to workout. I only worked out once this weekend because I've been busy packing. So much packing. Ugh! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<b style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Best moment this week: </b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Hmm, was there really a best moment this week? The weather was pretty nice and I was able to get in two nice walks with Lennon after work!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Miss anything? </b>Being able to lay on my back is now really affecting me. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Movement: </b> This has also been a pretty big stressor for me. Especially yesterday, I was struggling to feel her moving so I did everything to get her to kick! She finally kicked away, but not before she had me in tears. It never gets easier. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Food cravings: </b>I've been a big fan of Starbursts this last week. Nothing too out of the ordinary though. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Anything making you queasy or sick? </b>Nothing is really making me queasy or sick lately. I'm still not a big fan of bell peppers.<b> </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Gender: </b>Girl #2!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Labor signs: </b>No and let's keep it that way!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In, but sneaking it's way out. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Happy or moody most of the time:</b> Because of all of the stress, I've been pretty moody. Hoping for a much less stressful week ahead. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Looking forward to:</b> Getting a haircut tomorrow and our house being done! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: left;">
I'll leave you with this photobombed Bumpdate! Lennon decided she wanted to be in the picture this week too!</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhspOebObcHCzW6CETkdPh0W7_cCrnEPTTktx6El7X8guaEc-HSC1Cq5u8Yb6LIeUWwGFlHAqbxK6U3P87U2Xua9YubkwD5kgwX1-Qsa5Gbykrj7MilC3BWGoLauNFAFY0CR5K855q8CA/s1600/IMG_5124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1175" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhspOebObcHCzW6CETkdPh0W7_cCrnEPTTktx6El7X8guaEc-HSC1Cq5u8Yb6LIeUWwGFlHAqbxK6U3P87U2Xua9YubkwD5kgwX1-Qsa5Gbykrj7MilC3BWGoLauNFAFY0CR5K855q8CA/s640/IMG_5124.jpg" width="468" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Until next time!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="color: #f8ce8e; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" style="border: none; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-32006966996640707212018-02-26T17:40:00.002-08:002018-02-26T17:40:28.890-08:00Mommy Monday {21 weeks}What a week! We had a two-hour delay last Tuesday due to an Ice Storm and I felt like that made the week completely drag on. I was so thankful for the weekend. I'm finally feeling so much better now and think I have kicked my sinus infection {insert praise hands emoji here}.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_6E0fF17nswANOx9hfq_U0_KwaGOVaoObbYh_q8sYUI9MNAG_T5u91LXcG5YcJKztXtYaP8f9v_Zy6w4T5ZL82DMH7q2aJ83So_KgIAgNKQ_WQVTbcQDSq1BmOl7cN6T1VPCOWUJGCA/s1600/IMG_1081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1070" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_6E0fF17nswANOx9hfq_U0_KwaGOVaoObbYh_q8sYUI9MNAG_T5u91LXcG5YcJKztXtYaP8f9v_Zy6w4T5ZL82DMH7q2aJ83So_KgIAgNKQ_WQVTbcQDSq1BmOl7cN6T1VPCOWUJGCA/s640/IMG_1081.JPG" width="428" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>How far along?</b> 21 weeks, 4 days</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Total weight gain/measurements: </b>I haven't weighed myself, but I'm sure I've gone up by at least a pound. Let's just guesstimate 13 lbs. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Maternity clothes: </b>I am still wearing my <a href="https://www.target.com/p/maternity-bellaband-174-support-belt-isabel-maternity-153-by-ingrid-isabel-174-beige-nude-m-l/-/A-52228546?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Women%2BShopping_Priority%2BBrands&adgroup=Isabel+Maternity&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9019417&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyszSBRDJARIsAHAqQ4qHs6JVwXr75cNGvHC5CaKDjKKoejcoDvgHrfc1BDgZJT6w6OgGob8aAj4LEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Bella Band</a> in order to fit into my regular pants, but they are super uncomfortable especially when I sit down. The zipper digs in and just no. I think I may have to retire my regular pants until after baby arrives. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 20.79px;">Stretch marks:</b><span style="line-height: 20.79px;"> None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bee-mama-bee-belly-butter-6-5-oz/-/A-14794119#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=burts+bees+Mama+butter" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Burt's Bee's Mama Bee</a>. I will probably add <a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/organic-belly-balm" target="_blank">The Honest Co. Belly Balm</a> sometime soon because I'm pretty sure that stuff is the reason I didn't get any stretch marks last time!</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Sleep:</b> Sleep has been a bit better now that I'm not as congested. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Exercise: </b><a href="https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Beachbody On Demand</a> is still my go to workout and I got in two workouts this weekend. I always feel SO much better after I have worked out. I wish I had more energy for after work. I did take Lennon for a walk today after work because it was too nice out not to!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<b style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Best moment this week: </b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Booking our Spring Break trip and buying a new mattress for when our house is finished! I so look forward to both!</span><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Miss anything? </b>The hot tub thing is STILL really bringing me down. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Movement: </b> She is definitely a little wiggle worm! I can tell she is getting stronger by the day. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Food cravings: </b>I still am really loving my lemon ice every night before bed. I figure since I work out 3 times a week, I can eat it every night, right? </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Anything making you queasy or sick? </b>Bell. Peppers. Still. Yep. My co-worker has some in our fridge and I got a whiff today and man, I cannot handle it. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Gender: </b>Girl #2!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Labor signs: </b>No and let's keep it that way!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In, but sneaking it's way out. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Happy or moody most of the time:</b> This week was MUCH better than last in the mood department. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Looking forward to:</b> Spring break {even though it's still a month away!}. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Until next time!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" width="320" /></a></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-54890040863199227532018-02-19T18:02:00.000-08:002018-02-19T18:02:05.164-08:00Mommy Monday {20 weeks}This is going to be a short and sweet post. I'm still pretty sick. I'm talking massively horrible sinus infection that isn't getting better with antibiotics {don't worry, the medicine is safe during pregnancy}, but I am just miserable. I will be going to bed as soon as I post this because all I do is toss and turn all night. The sinus pressure is insane. I have a call into my doctor and I'm hoping to hear back from them tomorrow!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhalCwVFPAoFk5U3tvbJz2fVyZqfgoh59RBZJMwyRj-elJ_WddZLyDaXhDcrP6PyqLUFsMBlzmpoaqNZ4WCwj9zqmTvVmStGrq2RPYKMlKeDoeIR0g-oXFcBGXF_N4_QPgjogG0ZsHVRA/s1600/IMG_1003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1062" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhalCwVFPAoFk5U3tvbJz2fVyZqfgoh59RBZJMwyRj-elJ_WddZLyDaXhDcrP6PyqLUFsMBlzmpoaqNZ4WCwj9zqmTvVmStGrq2RPYKMlKeDoeIR0g-oXFcBGXF_N4_QPgjogG0ZsHVRA/s640/IMG_1003.JPG" width="424" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>How far along?</b> 20 weeks, 4 days</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Total weight gain/measurements: </b>I was pretty close with my prediction from last week. I have gained a total of 12 lbs so far. With Lennon at this same time, I was up 14 lbs, so I'd say I'm doing a bit better. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Maternity clothes: </b>I am still wearing my <a href="https://www.target.com/p/maternity-bellaband-174-support-belt-isabel-maternity-153-by-ingrid-isabel-174-beige-nude-m-l/-/A-52228546?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Women%2BShopping_Priority%2BBrands&adgroup=Isabel+Maternity&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9019417&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyszSBRDJARIsAHAqQ4qHs6JVwXr75cNGvHC5CaKDjKKoejcoDvgHrfc1BDgZJT6w6OgGob8aAj4LEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Bella Band</a> in order to fit into my regular pants. They are becoming increasingly more uncomfortable though. I have no idea how some people can wear their regular pants all the way through pregnancy. No clue. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 20.79px;">Stretch marks:</b><span style="line-height: 20.79px;"> None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bee-mama-bee-belly-butter-6-5-oz/-/A-14794119#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=burts+bees+Mama+butter" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Burt's Bee's Mama Bee</a>. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b>Sleep:</b> None. It is non existent due to my horrendous sinus infection. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b>Exercise: </b><a href="https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Beachbody On Demand</a> is still my go to workout, however I didn't work out all weekend because I felt so terrible. I plan to go to prenatal yoga on Wednesday, given my sinuses have no more pressure. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<b style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Best moment this week: </b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Seeing baby at our anatomy scan was pretty exciting! </span><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">We also took Lennon to the YMCA to go swimming on Saturday. They have a water slide and splash pad area that she loves. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Miss anything? </b>The hot tub thing is really bringing me down. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Movement: </b> Still feeling her kicking all the time and they are definitely becoming stronger. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Food cravings: </b>I didn't really have any in particular this week. I did, however, find some Boom Chicka Pop at Costco and that was really exciting. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Anything making you queasy or sick? </b>Bell. Peppers. Still. Yep. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Gender: </b>Girl #2!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Labor signs: </b>No and let's keep it that way!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Happy or moody most of the time:</b> I've been moody all week. Being sick for 2 weeks straight really brings you down. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Looking forward to:</b> Feeling better. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">Until next time!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-34985002361710427192018-02-12T18:04:00.000-08:002018-02-12T18:04:48.807-08:00Mommy Monday {19 weeks}Sorry for the lack of Mommy Monday last week. Lennon came down with a cold and soon after our entire house was down for the count. What a week of fevers and no sleep. We are all finally feeling better and actually left the house this weekend! Thank goodness for small favors.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHX1agfkLDD_xh-K26zBf0xbqs2N-vVLQiyjWf22cGKXNj4tjDboS3uR1sHpUNq6aEY-Qd6EwCHFJCsw5mNF61GQDm8frYlV_37RGBt3z0kDFu7pt2c2xyCtYH5Qp6P5aET6bKds8uaA/s1600/IMG_0967.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1086" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHX1agfkLDD_xh-K26zBf0xbqs2N-vVLQiyjWf22cGKXNj4tjDboS3uR1sHpUNq6aEY-Qd6EwCHFJCsw5mNF61GQDm8frYlV_37RGBt3z0kDFu7pt2c2xyCtYH5Qp6P5aET6bKds8uaA/s640/IMG_0967.JPG" width="434" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>How far along?</b> 19 weeks, 4 days</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Total weight gain/measurements: </b>I'm not even going to pretend to know how much weight I've gained. I'm guessing it's probably around 10 lbs, but I will for sure know on Wednesday. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Maternity clothes: </b>I am still wearing my <a href="https://www.target.com/p/maternity-bellaband-174-support-belt-isabel-maternity-153-by-ingrid-isabel-174-beige-nude-m-l/-/A-52228546?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Women%2BShopping_Priority%2BBrands&adgroup=Isabel+Maternity&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9019417&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyszSBRDJARIsAHAqQ4qHs6JVwXr75cNGvHC5CaKDjKKoejcoDvgHrfc1BDgZJT6w6OgGob8aAj4LEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Bella Band</a> in order to fit into my regular pants. I did dig through our unpacked boxes in the basement and found some of my staple maternity clothes. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 20.79px;">Stretch marks:</b><span style="line-height: 20.79px;"> None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bee-mama-bee-belly-butter-6-5-oz/-/A-14794119#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=burts+bees+Mama+butter" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Burt's Bee's Mama Bee</a>. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b>Sleep:</b> Last week was rough. As I said before, Lennon was sick and had a mild fever, so I slept on the couch with her for three nights. Needless to say, I didn't get much sleep and was totally dragging all week. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b>Exercise: </b><a href="https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Beachbody On Demand</a> is still my go to workout. I went to one Yoga class, but then had to skip last week so that I didn't get everyone else sick. I will be going again this Wednesday. It is seriously heavenly. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Best moment this week: </b>All of us FINALLY feeling better. I also had to buy a new straightener because my Chi just completely died, so that was pretty exciting. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Miss anything? </b>I still really am missing being able to go in a hot tub. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Movement: </b> The little kicks and flutters are the best. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Food cravings: </b>I didn't really have any defining food cravings last because due to being sick. I guess I did just want some soup, but who doesn't when they are sick? </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Anything making you queasy or sick? </b>Bell. Peppers. Still.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Gender: </b>Girl #2!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Labor signs: </b>No and let's keep it that way!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Happy or moody most of the time:</b> Despite all the sickness, I've been decently happy this last week. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Looking forward to:</b> Our anatomy ultrasound on Wednesday! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">Until next time!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-35290958369556954662018-02-11T10:51:00.000-08:002018-02-12T18:28:58.067-08:00No More Suffering in SilenceI've been sitting on this post for months now. Trying to find the right words, the right way to say what I want to say. I've been struggling through a lot of stress for many different reasons, but the greatest stress directly relates to my sweet Lennon.<br />
<br />
I'm just going to come right out and say it. Lennon had a seizure. I've had an immense amount of PTSD ever since. I have been unable to sleep the same way or even go through the day without worrying. I'll start from the beginning.<br />
<br />
As most of you know, we moved across the country from April to June. The Mr. had to leave earlier to start his new job and Lennon and I stayed behind because I had to finish my school year. Well, Lennon got sick in May. I'm talking flu sick. Throwing up, high fever, just miserable. I took her to the doctor and she seemed to get better. That was just the beginning of a month long battle of fevers. When they started happening, I wasn't too concerned. They were getting as high as 102-103, but the doctor said to bring her in if it got to 105. It never did.<br />
<br />
The school year ended, and we started to pack up our life. The movers came and we went to stay with one of my friends. We were headed up to our co-workers cabin to spend some quality time before it was time to go for good. When we got up there, Lennon had a low grade fever, 99 something. I went to the local store and got some children's tylenol. The fever went down. The next day, she seemed fine. Not quite as hungry, but acting like her normal self.<br />
<br />
Well as the night progressed, so did her fever. She refused to go to sleep and I got so frustrated. We were up super late trying to get her fever down, luke warm baths, cool compresses, sleeping in just a onesie, but to no avail. She finally went to sleep, but then woke at 3:00am. Her fever had spiked to almost 104 and she let out a terrible scream. She made a sound like she was going to throw up and started to seize.<br />
<br />
Reliving that moment in words is just something that I cannot do, so you can imagine it in your minds. I'm sobbing just writing this post.<br />
<br />
I called 911 and it seemed like the longest 5 minutes of my life. All of my co-workers surrounded us and were my rocks. I couldn't have survived that moment without them. Her seizure lasted about 30 seconds, but she became unresponsive afterwards, which I learned later on is completely normal. In that moment, though, I was terrified. The first responders arrived and she came to. We got in the ambulance and rode to the hospital. I still have no clue what caused her to have such a high fever. They tested her for the flu and strep, both were negative. They said it was likely a virus.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja9ZO3fr1SMy6uB_FHo4I01_4gfdRfJ79qjFb7iJxTtvJ_hKjrrZX2YctcT2PQSx0KrLF2tYsg67eFa3XmJp-ntz0f54IRjI9OXkACR0e1jqixRZd_cy2WtG-JxGhi11DfD9085Fjs6w/s1600/IMG_3087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="438" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja9ZO3fr1SMy6uB_FHo4I01_4gfdRfJ79qjFb7iJxTtvJ_hKjrrZX2YctcT2PQSx0KrLF2tYsg67eFa3XmJp-ntz0f54IRjI9OXkACR0e1jqixRZd_cy2WtG-JxGhi11DfD9085Fjs6w/s640/IMG_3087.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
The kind of seizure was a Febrile Seizure and is actually quite common. According to <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/febrile-seizure/symptoms-causes/syc-20372522" target="_blank">Mayo Clinic,</a> <span style="font-family: inherit;">"<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;">A febrile seizure is a convulsion in a child that may be caused by a spike in body temperature, often from an infection." It doesn't matter how high the fever gets, it's how fast it gets there. Lennon's fever spiked so fast that it was almost inevitable. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;">The kind EMT gentleman gave me some amazing tips, because his son had previously had Febrile Seizures. He suggested that I ALWAYS have a temporal thermometer, children's Tylenol, and children's Motrin on hand. As soon as we left the hospital, we went straight to walmart and I put together a fever care pack to have with us at all times. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;">I've become quite obsessive about checking Lennon's temperature, she actually knows how to do it herself now. As soon as she exhibits a fever, I start alternating Motrin and Tylenol. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: inherit;">This flu season has got me on edge and on alert. We have been taking <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/natures-way-original-sambucus-syrup-for-kids?utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&ccode=FIRST3&ccode_force=1&utm_medium=pla&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Shopping_Health_Beauty&utm_content=033674069738&utm_term=google-pla_na&gclid=CjwKCAiA8P_TBRA9EiwAJrpHM1jiM7fVwOHD-BOHhIg_aUww54WVtbHlC18bIUrWibjGgfkkLcVseRoCyK0QAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Elderberry Syrup</a> every day to try and avoid getting sick. We all had colds this last week and I will tell you that I bawled my eyes out when Lennon got a low grade fever. We are trying to manage, but I don't think the stress will ever fade away entirely. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;">I write this post, not for pity, but to speak the unspoken. People are so afraid to talk about things, but in reality it actually helps to process and heal to TALK to others! It helped me when I had a miscarriage, because I am 1 in 4 and I am not ashamed of that! It helped after Lennon had a seizure. Just by talking to my friends, I realized that some of their kids, or even themselves, had Febrile Seizures. We need to not be afraid of speaking out. More often than not, someone else is going through the same thing and just wants somebody to talk to. Join together, be supportive, talk to one another!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;">Lastly, I want to thank my friend Jen who was there for me in the hospital when I had my miscarriage and who drove behind the ambulance when Lennon had her seizure. I am so grateful for her friendship and unwavering support. We all need friends who will stick by you through the awful things that you sometimes go through in life. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="background-color: white;">Let’s not suffer in silence any longer! </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;">Until next time, </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;"><br /></span></span></div>
<br />Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-53012053998345956892018-01-29T18:19:00.000-08:002018-01-29T18:19:10.839-08:00Mommy Monday {17 weeks}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This is not going to be a very insightful post. I'm not feeling very wordy tonight, so this is all you get! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxmF_eS4ZDEv9M3-SQb3omI-fnNCWIoze9wg6e0UHUYFKiQVhMVaxRhBKgBsvUzTg3y-DNw0EDy8aiPrrFo8KWEbraBkRU-7C-GQUezqaVLlfNzoWUuM-Y-K7w4_ZzaSqPkSmWM050A/s1600/IMG_0829.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxmF_eS4ZDEv9M3-SQb3omI-fnNCWIoze9wg6e0UHUYFKiQVhMVaxRhBKgBsvUzTg3y-DNw0EDy8aiPrrFo8KWEbraBkRU-7C-GQUezqaVLlfNzoWUuM-Y-K7w4_ZzaSqPkSmWM050A/s640/IMG_0829.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>How far along?</b> 17 weeks, 4 days</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Total weight gain/measurements: </b>I'm going to keep saying 5 lbs {even though I know it's probably more}. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Maternity clothes: </b>I am now wearing my <a href="https://www.target.com/p/maternity-bellaband-174-support-belt-isabel-maternity-153-by-ingrid-isabel-174-beige-nude-m-l/-/A-52228546?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Women%2BShopping_Priority%2BBrands&adgroup=Isabel+Maternity&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9019417&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyszSBRDJARIsAHAqQ4qHs6JVwXr75cNGvHC5CaKDjKKoejcoDvgHrfc1BDgZJT6w6OgGob8aAj4LEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Bella Band</a> in order to fit into my regular pants. I use my maternity jeans, but haven't gone digging through our unpacked boxes to find my maternity work pants yet. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 20.79px;">Stretch marks:</b><span style="line-height: 20.79px;"> None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bee-mama-bee-belly-butter-6-5-oz/-/A-14794119#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=burts+bees+Mama+butter" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Burt's Bee's Mama Bee</a>. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Sleep: My patience is slowly coming back, but I'm still feeling super exhausted despite getting enough sleep</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">.</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> I really hope I'm not getting sick. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b>Exercise: </b><a href="https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Beachbody On Demand</a> is still my go to workout. I start my prenatal yoga class on Wednesday and am so excited to get some stretching and mindfulness in. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Best moment this week: </b>We didn't really do anything noteworthy this past week. Pretty boring around here. We're just trying to stay home and avoid any germs. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Miss anything? </b>Going in a hot tub. I just want to sit in some nice warm water and relax. Ugh!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Movement: </b> She is definitely making herself more known! I'm feeling her more consistently and loving it. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Food cravings: </b>All last week I was craving oranges {maybe for the extra Vitamin C boost} and Frosted Flakes. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Anything making you queasy or sick? </b>Bell. Peppers. Still.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Gender: </b>Girl #2!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Labor signs: </b>No and let's keep it that way!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Happy or moody most of the time:</b> This last week was a bit better than the previous week. I'm a teensy bit happier. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Looking forward to:</b> The weekend. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">Until next time!</span></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-86917017236750485602018-01-28T12:03:00.000-08:002018-01-28T12:03:28.088-08:00Gender Reveal Here's the post that I've been promising for the last two weeks! With Lennon, my cousin wanted so badly to do a Gender Reveal Party, but I was pretty against it. The Mr. and I went together to get an ultrasound to find out gender at 16 weeks. It was special that we found out together.<br />
<br />
This time around, I decided "Why not?". This is likely our last chance to go the Gender Reveal route so we just went for it. I had genetic testing done around 10 weeks and got the results back 1 week later. Thankfully, all is healthy with baby, which is really all that matters. I made sure to tell my Dr. that I wanted the gender written down in an envelope. She did just that and I immediately delivered the envelope to my cousin. If I didn't give it to her right away, there would be a high probability that I would peek! I just cannot do secrets.<br />
<br />
Fast Forward a couple days and we all gathered for dinner. We ate cupcakes before ordering our meal and I was perfectly ok with it! I just couldn't wait to find out any longer! My cousin did a great job and I'm so glad we did it this way this time around!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzImaNQNMLGB_vmdE5TyvbUBBEfcK5jTI1Cz66PIsANXczm_fSpb326IbD63LzA8C9R5QB9WgbYtZp5_3FCoQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIcvkB2nlBF-q8C0xq3vrgti0C858MfdKTSY3xYwo2jZN09sy7nCOEq8W-tIjSLVm__P4bB4mKSFt1AA6rE1xXK4haFINR0mqpTymIkgEwl5FaatXpeIEwRtKvtC-pQpDBPCjEUZ_yQ/s1600/IMG_0072.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIcvkB2nlBF-q8C0xq3vrgti0C858MfdKTSY3xYwo2jZN09sy7nCOEq8W-tIjSLVm__P4bB4mKSFt1AA6rE1xXK4haFINR0mqpTymIkgEwl5FaatXpeIEwRtKvtC-pQpDBPCjEUZ_yQ/s640/IMG_0072.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Until next time!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-53280217957840318262018-01-22T18:27:00.002-08:002018-01-22T18:27:49.678-08:00Mommy Monday {16 Weeks}Well, I totally dropped the ball on my second post last week. I've just been so tired during the week. Being a teacher, having a toddler, and being pregnant is just a terrible combination for energy, or lack thereof. I'll try for the gender reveal post this week.. no promises though!<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFY4V463qvGqhkHesKW-jox-UvEIcnf2NxP6KI6enS_KabCsQHmq-uMRJIlgqHBxODksmo82ghVYHvg2SaCGJw7ecsk-2DH6pL3g-gbfp6NwMrS_UQ3EEGpdISWzB6oooLmnPOS2aiDg/s1600/IMG_0798.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1050" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFY4V463qvGqhkHesKW-jox-UvEIcnf2NxP6KI6enS_KabCsQHmq-uMRJIlgqHBxODksmo82ghVYHvg2SaCGJw7ecsk-2DH6pL3g-gbfp6NwMrS_UQ3EEGpdISWzB6oooLmnPOS2aiDg/s640/IMG_0798.JPG" width="420" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>How far along?</b> 16 weeks, 4 days</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Total weight gain/measurements: </b>I went to the doctor on Friday and I am up 5 lbs. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Maternity clothes: </b>I am now wearing my <a href="https://www.target.com/p/maternity-bellaband-174-support-belt-isabel-maternity-153-by-ingrid-isabel-174-beige-nude-m-l/-/A-52228546?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Women%2BShopping_Priority%2BBrands&adgroup=Isabel+Maternity&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9019417&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyszSBRDJARIsAHAqQ4qHs6JVwXr75cNGvHC5CaKDjKKoejcoDvgHrfc1BDgZJT6w6OgGob8aAj4LEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Bella Band</a> in order to fit into my regular pants, but I can tell you that more often than not I opt for my maternity pants. This pregnancy I am just alllll about comfort. Give me all the leggings and tunics!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 20.79px;">Stretch marks:</b><span style="line-height: 20.79px;"> None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bee-mama-bee-belly-butter-6-5-oz/-/A-14794119#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=burts+bees+Mama+butter" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Burt's Bee's Mama Bee</a>. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Sleep: </b><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">This past week for sleep was no bueno.</span><b style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </b><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Lennon is going through a major sleep regression and it's really wearing me down. My patience is running SUPER thin.</span><b style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b>Exercise: </b><a href="https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Beachbody On Demand</a>, specifically Country Heat is my jam. Saturdays and Sundays I am doing that and during the week I am just doing squats and calf lifts. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Best moment this week: </b>We got to see baby again on Friday and she is doing fantastic! We also took Lennon to the Y and went swimming. She loves to swim and it got us out of the house. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Miss anything? </b>Sleep. At least this last week. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Movement: </b> I've definitely been feeling little flutters here and there, but it doesn't happen all the time. I'm excited to start feeling her more consistently. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Food cravings: </b>I have 100% been craving my Lemon Ice. I make it from scratch and I am obsessed. I know I said earlier that I am trying to be healthy, but this is definitely my weakness. Tomatoes with salt have also been my jam. Yum!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Anything making you queasy or sick? </b>Bell. Peppers. The smell is just terrible. No, thank you!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Gender: </b>Girl #2!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Labor signs: </b>No and let's keep it that way!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Happy or moody most of the time:</b> Like I said earlier, I have had ZERO patience lately. I'm running on a super short fuse and really don't know how to fix it! I'm pretty sure I need some Yoga in my life. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Looking forward to:</b> The weekend. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">Until next time!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-77395970779498363402018-01-15T18:24:00.000-08:002018-01-15T18:24:23.360-08:00Mommy Monday {15 weeks}I've got a couple of posts planned for this week. Obviously Mommy Monday today, but also a little gender reveal post {mostly because my cousin has been "encouraging" me multiple times to post it, haha}.<br />
<br />
Monday nights have now become pretty therapeutic for me. I put Lennon to bed, get out my computer, turn on The Bachelor, and get to my blogging. Enjoy!<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVX3b7fBB48SZBcBbb9H_3dmVe4W5WiTGeOWmEgQM0kmnzOIDBzgjzOaLSTJwtssd1QPPq4Q9EdGAcU7isfU4JJId6UVhd7-wlJYjQ6xyIpI2k8A03mDSR4oU4VSXPFVMv4vkqosxyQ/s1600/IMG_0734.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVX3b7fBB48SZBcBbb9H_3dmVe4W5WiTGeOWmEgQM0kmnzOIDBzgjzOaLSTJwtssd1QPPq4Q9EdGAcU7isfU4JJId6UVhd7-wlJYjQ6xyIpI2k8A03mDSR4oU4VSXPFVMv4vkqosxyQ/s640/IMG_0734.JPG" width="432" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Disclaimer: I feel like I was kind of pushing my belly out a bit here, I definitely do not think I look this big in real life.<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>How far along?</b> 15 weeks, 4 days</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Total weight gain/measurements: </b>I still haven't weighed myself. I've been working out and trying to stay more healthy this pregnancy. I'm trying not to stress out about my weight, but instead just be healthy for myself and for baby. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Maternity clothes: </b>I still fit in my regular clothes, but much prefer the comfort of my maternity pants. I am alllll about comfort this time around. I have yet to get out my <a href="https://www.target.com/p/maternity-bellaband-174-support-belt-isabel-maternity-153-by-ingrid-isabel-174-beige-nude-m-l/-/A-52228546?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Women%2BShopping_Priority%2BBrands&adgroup=Isabel+Maternity&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9019417&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyszSBRDJARIsAHAqQ4qHs6JVwXr75cNGvHC5CaKDjKKoejcoDvgHrfc1BDgZJT6w6OgGob8aAj4LEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Bella Band</a>, but I can tell that is in my near future {if I want to continue to wear my regular pants}. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 20.79px;">Stretch marks:</b><span style="line-height: 20.79px;"> None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bee-mama-bee-belly-butter-6-5-oz/-/A-14794119#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=burts+bees+Mama+butter" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Burt's Bee's Mama Bee</a>. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Sleep: </b><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Weekends have been pretty amazing lately. Lennon has been sleeping in until 7:30-8 and it has been glorious. I'm usually falling asleep on the couch watching a movie around 8:30ish so I'm getting a solid 9-10 hours on the weekends. Amazing. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b>Exercise: </b><a href="https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Beachbody On Demand</a> is my go to on the weekends. I still don't have enough energy to work out after work, especially since I have to wait until Lennon goes to sleep around 7:30. Prenatal Yoga will start up at the end of January and I'm looking forward to that!</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Best moment this week: </b>I'm really trying to dig deep in my memory to find SOMETHING, anything that stands out from last week and I just can't do it. Debbie downer, that's me. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Miss anything? </b>Not really. I feel normal about 99% of the time now! Thank goodness! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Movement: </b> I feel like I've been feeling little flutters here and there, but it's probably in my mind. I don't remember feeling Lennon until at least 18 weeks.<b> </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Food cravings: </b>I have 100% been craving my Lemon Ice. I make it from scratch and I am obsessed. I know I said earlier that I am trying to be healthy, but this is definitely my weakness. Tomatoes with salt have also been my jam. Yum!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Anything making you queasy or sick? </b>Not really!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Gender: </b>Girl #2!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Labor signs: </b>No and let's keep it that way!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Happy or moody most of the time:</b> I've been pretty happy most of my pregnancy so far, until today. Something about the combination of snow, driving in the snow, and no snow day just really put me in a bad mood this morning. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Looking forward to:</b> My ultrasound on Friday! I'm getting checked to just rule out any Molar regrowth or new Molar tissue. Crossing my fingers everything is normal!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">Until next time!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236826754498031823.post-48037242285476115842018-01-08T18:20:00.000-08:002018-01-08T18:20:00.507-08:00Mommy Monday {14 Weeks}Happy Monday everyone! This past week has gone by so quickly! I had a training on Saturday so I feel like I didn't even get a weekend this week. What a bummer! Hopefully this week goes quickly and I can relax a bit next weekend! Here's hoping..<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjjaH20OaBFaLHQ1anwXIb0hpZevXrYZfkf90vDYnI0itpI8NprjkfNIyW6QrnuvJ3-2L6jXghmxjbNP0DdNZjxw_aKfM-cOY586PTFuahO7VQQd2kF2Ff_GoTljzykrKvLxm-1v9m0w/s1600/IMG_0712.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjjaH20OaBFaLHQ1anwXIb0hpZevXrYZfkf90vDYnI0itpI8NprjkfNIyW6QrnuvJ3-2L6jXghmxjbNP0DdNZjxw_aKfM-cOY586PTFuahO7VQQd2kF2Ff_GoTljzykrKvLxm-1v9m0w/s640/IMG_0712.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>How far along?</b> 14 weeks, 4 days</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Total weight gain/measurements: </b>I'll just go with 3 lbs still until I see the doctor again next week. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Maternity clothes: </b>I still fit in my regular clothes, but not for much longer. Some of my pants I can still button with no problems, but others I've been using the good old rubber band trick. I have yet to get out my <a href="https://www.target.com/p/maternity-bellaband-174-support-belt-isabel-maternity-153-by-ingrid-isabel-174-beige-nude-m-l/-/A-52228546?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Women%2BShopping_Priority%2BBrands&adgroup=Isabel+Maternity&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9019417&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyszSBRDJARIsAHAqQ4qHs6JVwXr75cNGvHC5CaKDjKKoejcoDvgHrfc1BDgZJT6w6OgGob8aAj4LEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Bella Band</a>, but I can tell that is in my near future!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 20.79px;">Stretch marks:</b><span style="line-height: 20.79px;"> None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in <a href="http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bee-mama-bee-belly-butter-6-5-oz/-/A-14794119#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=burts+bees+Mama+butter" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Burt's Bee's Mama Bee</a>. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Sleep: </b><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">I'm still getting my normal 8+ hours per night. I try to go to bed no later than 9:00. Most nights I'm falling asleep on the couch way before that though. As soon as Lennon is in bed at 7:30, I'm ready to crash!</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b>Exercise:</b>I was only able to do my <a href="https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/" style="color: #f8ce8e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Beachbody On Demand</a> once this week due to my training. I really wish I had the energy to workout during the week, but I supplement with doing squats and calf raises during the week every other night. These are all things that I was doing prior to getting pregnant. I'm also signing up for a prenatal yoga class that will start at the end of January. I cannot wait for that!</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Best moment this week: </b>Buying a new winter coat! It definitely won't fit me once my belly pops, but I was in dire need of a new coat {I may need to supplement with a cheaper one for a little while at the end of winter}. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Miss anything? </b>Not really. My nausea is finally starting to subside and I'm feeling a bit more like myself. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Movement: </b>I swear I felt something the other night, but then thought "nah, it is way too early." Maybe soon!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Food cravings: </b>This week I have been craving Granny Smith apples, my secret homemade Lemon ice, oatmeal, Cheerios, and Oreo dirt cake {thank goodness the last craving came and went super quick or I'd gain SOO much weight}. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Anything making you queasy or sick? </b>Leftovers are still not really doing it for me.<b> </b>I also now do not want anything to do with Qdoba. I mean, I just don't get these cravings and aversions. It's crazy. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Gender: </b>Girl #2!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Labor signs: </b>No and let's keep it that way!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Belly button in or out?</b> In</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Happy or moody most of the time:</b> I seem to be pretty happy for the most part. However, if I'm not feeling well I can be pretty moody. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><b>Looking forward to:</b> The weekend. Again. I didn't get enough of one last weekend!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">Until next time!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s1600/XOXOBrittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="350" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjNgE933At5_2RHCstlrnl8t4PizVULmIPkBo8VsuyDD3Ifx1oxYmwarXcu33R0yfdZN0nSybDVoU64UPJM4vbuY5b5G7G-mrt7W_aa_IeDyPbFpseeEjnv2GewgVhOyPampzDsl0kA/s320/XOXOBrittany.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Neuton; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.79px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16890346405076975105noreply@blogger.com0