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.... ;-)