Nursery update... custom mobile arrived!

Our custom mobile arrived this week! It was made by a very talented Etsy seller. We told her our bedding/decor colors and she incorporated that into the little felt birdies and owls. They are all handsewn stuffed felt creations. And the cloud is happy on one side and sad on the other. It's hard to see in the picture but the birds have "sleepy" eyes and the owls have "winky" eyes.

Our plan is to hang it this weekend with clear nylon fishing wire from the ceiling over top of the glider area. That way Cole can be stimulated by it while he nurses. With the ceiling fan on the birdies and owls "fly" around from the air circulation, too cute!

We tried to capture a picture of me holding it but the little critters kept moving. haha.

And another bonus pic of me in front of the crib, super happy after seeing the mobile...

30 week update...

How far along: 30 weeks

Total weight gain: I have hit the 30lb mark and hope to stabilize here. watching what I eat now..

How much does baby weigh: According to the Bump, my summer squash/melon is now at the 3lb mark.

Maternity clothes: Had to buy a few new items, loving my lounge pants and stretchy demi panel jeans from Gap Maternity. I had to retire a few tops already that are wayyy too tight now.

Stretch marks: Possible hint of one or two on my side hip..can't tell b/c they aren't lines more like a few dots..None whatsover on my belly, so far *fingers crossed*

Sleep: Actually getting decent amount of Zzz's since we have the window open and the fall breeze keeps my body temp down. I also shove pillows up against my back in addition to my huge maternity pillow, so that helps. But rolling over in the middle of the night I feel aches and pains. And then there is Cole swinging from my ribs in there and doing disco possibly? ;)

Best moment this week: Tie between experiencing Jay getting socked in the face while pressing his ear to my belly to hear Cole.....and...the arrival of our adorable custom felt owl/birdie mobile.

Movement: Best way to describe is always on the move...periods of no movement have definitely shortened. he likes to kick and punch all day and bulge out my stomach all alien-like. haha. I enjoy it all day but it does keep me up at night sometimes..

Food cravings: I wouldn't say I have cravings anymore but I still keep sweet treats in the house for a few times a week. Oh and I can't seem to consume enough Orange-Mango juice...I started drinking it to help with leg cramps and I'm hooked :P

Belly button in or out: It's begun to poke outward now...gets a little more outie every day. Turkey is almost done ;-)

What I miss: Getting in and out of the car with ease, climbing stairs w/o nearly passing out, and lately sushi (mmmmm)

What I'm looking forward to: Putting my nursery together with all the shower gifts, getting the house ready, and in about 6 weeks, starting maternity leave ;-)

Milestone: Tour of labor & delivery at hospital this weekend. Baby shower next weekend, woohoo!!

Things that go bump in the night...

I'm not talking about spooks and goblins... I'm talking about my son! He has decided that he wants to do somersaults and backflips while I try to sleep. Either that or he's practicing his audition for America's Got Talent. At least I know he's happy and healthy but his momma isn't getting sleep anymore. Guess it's preparing me for the countless sleepless nights ahead ;-)

29 weeks bump pic...

This week's bump pic couldn't be in the nursery b/c mr. laz had the doors off the hinges and was painting them... belly is really getting out there!

Eat, Poop, Sleep.....Repeat ;-)

I visited my cousin in NY this weekend. I got to see her baby girl, Raelyn, who's almost 2 months now. She's an adorable little peanut and I was quite enamored by her. I found out quickly just heavy she could become after holding her for a little while. I didn't mind though, I just kept shifting her around.

I observed my cousin with her and it's so sweet how they interact. Although my cousin says there is no routine..this is what I observed after half a day visiting...

She eats, gets burped, then I got to hold her and she starting "shooting bunnies" and then it was time to change her. Then she's happy and content and you can put her in her Graco Sweetpeace swing (i registered for this too, so cool) and her eyelids get heavy. And she naps. Then she fusses when it's time to eat again. And the cycle begins all over again. Occassionally she falls alseep while nursing and is ready to eat sooner than every 2 hours but otherwise it's pretty routine. My cousin said her doctor said to just let Raelyn have her own schedule for the first three months.

When she's awake she is adorable to watch. Heck, when she sleeps she's adorable to watch too. As evidenced by the sleepy baby pic at the bottom of this post. She reacts to items in the room and things that dangle above her, like the little moon and stars mobile attached to her pack n play. She even smiled for me when i was rubbing her ear while she laid on my knees. awww.

My cousin is looking to move back this way sometime next year. We can't wait to set up playdates for little Cole and Raelyn. woohoo!

My back has seen better days though after making the trip, 2 hrs up and 2 hrs back. I think that will be the last extended distance trip for me before Cole arrives ;-)

Here's a few pics I took before my camera died.. Thanks to Mandi & Jeff for letting me visit and for being such sweet hosts :) Kisses to you all and Kiera too..such a sweet pup.

Me, looking a little windblown, holding Raelyn.

Content after a diaper change..

Happy in her vibrating swing..

Passing out after a good meal & diaper change..

Nursery details.....Owl pillow complete!

I finished my owl pillow for Cole! My sister helped me with the zigzag stitch parts but I sewed the rest of it all by myself. I don't think I've been behind a showing machine since Economics in 7th grade? haha.

The pillow turned out pretty near perfect. I realized his eyes prob should have a been a little smaller and a little more evenly placed...but not bad for my first sewing attempt.

Here's some pics of the progress and the end result!

28 weeks and counting...helloooo belly!

Nursery details...Owl pillow in the making..

Just wanted to post a quick pic of the progress I've made so far with the owl pillow I'm making for Cole.

The pic is from my cellphone camera and was taken near a window so it's not the greatest ... I picked out all the fabric this weekend at JoAnn's Fabric and cut out all the pattern pieces from the fabric. It took longer than expected since I also cut a piece of backing for each piece so the sewing and stuffing part will be started one day after work this week at my sister, Kim's house..

The body of the pillow is made of fine-wale chocolate cordoruy, the wings and eyes are made of this fun vintage brown, green, and yellow dashed striped quilting cotton. And the eyes and beak are made of various colored felt. Isn't it cute?

27 week update...

How far along: 27 weeks

Total weight gain: I have gained 24 lbs

How much does baby weigh: According to the Bump, my eggplant baby is now at the 2lb mark.

Maternity clothes: Some fit good, some a little tight. might have to buy some new stuff soon..

Stretch marks: None so far *fingers crossed*

Sleep: i'm trying...i get a few un-interrupted hours a night mostly

Best moment this week: Arrival of our changing table/dresser, looks awesome with the crib. Nursery is coming together!

Movement: Cole is very active and seems to be on a pattern for the most part. So i've been able to watch his movements on the surface or let family members touch my belly for kicks.

Food cravings: Ice cream and pickles still..but not really craving them, just enjoying them from time to time.

Belly button in or out: Still on the innie team... but not for much longer?

What I miss: NOT having intense hip, pelvis, back and feet pain after a day of work, even if I sat all day! ouchie...

What I'm looking forward to: Seeing Cole's bottom, foot, or head jutting out of my stomach. haha.

Milestone: Passed last week's glucose test for gestational diabetes. Waiting for 30 week mark and my baby shower... woohoo!

Nursery details... combo dresser arrived!

We couldn't be more in love with our Bonavita "Peyton" Combo dresser in Espresso. It's a nice long dresser with a removeable galley on top to hold the changing pad in place. The drawers glide like a dream and you really notice the quality craftmanship when you really take a good look both inside and outside.

We chose Espresso and it's an absolute perfect match to our Bedford Baby Crib we bought at JCPenneys. We purchased the dresser from BuyBuyBaby and even though they quoted us 8-12 weeks, it came in after 6 1/2 weeks!

We just picked it up today and got it upstairs and unboxed it, thanks to my Dad! That van is such a blessing for all these big ticket items.

The nursery is really coming together and it feels so inviting and cozy in there. In another month we will have hung the wall shelf, put up the wall decals, hung some pictures, put all the bedding on, assembled the bookshelf cube unit, and some other odds and ends. It's getting more and more real every day that passes!

Just for fun 26 weeks bump pics..

26 weeks bump pic...

Cole is starting to ride a little higher so I'm carrying higher these days..

Wide load coming through.... ;-)