bump status

timeline of the bump.

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how far along?  40 weeks!  whaaaa?!!  oh baby girl!  hurry up!  i can’t believe the due date is here but she is not!

weight gain: 36 lbs.  just what the doctor ordered!  she wanted me to gain between 30-40 lbs…i felt the latter number was ideal to gain because it’s much more fun!  hehe.

maternity clothes?   i officially don’t have to worry about it anymore!  i’m just waiting for her to arrive!  i am quite happy how long i was able to stretch out {literally} my wardrobe.

sleep:  sleep has been great.  i’ve fallen back into the late night owl habits.  it started out as very early bedtimes and slowly, very slowly progressed into later nights.  sleep has been good though!

physical state:  tired.  achy feet.  i’m very slow.  the typical symptoms of a lady who is in her last weeks of pregnancy.  although my energy is up!  so crazy but true…i can’t move quick, my feet are so numb but i have a lot of energy!  that energy is channeled into cleaning and organizing!  i’ve become beyond ocd,  i love making everything neat and clean.

miss anything?  seafood in large quantities.  wine.  not worrying about what i should or shouldn’t eat.   sautéed shrimp, breaded shrimp, garlic and butter shrimp.

baby movement:  she’s kung fu hustling inside the womb.  it’s amazing to see my belly shake back and forth.  she has pretty much been in the same position for weeks now.  i watch her kick and kick and kick with her tiny feet.  she’s most active when i’m sitting on the couch, on the computer, which is usually early in the evenings.   that is when she rumbles like a wwe fighter.

food cravings:  bagels and cream cheese.  fruit.  sugar cookies.

bump status:  ginormous.  it’s most, most uncomfortable in bed.  when I try to turn from side to side, oh my goodness!!!  it hurts!  she feels like a bag of bricks in my belly and when i try to turn from one side to the other, it feels like my belly is going to rip off my body.  yes, that sounds like an accurate description.

gender reveal:  it’s a girl!  hurry up baby girl!  it’s your birthday!

favorite registry items

as an almost new mom, there’s nothing like discovering things on your own.  i savor and appreciate the advice so many moms have given me, but figuring out your own way through situations and issues are quite fun for me.  some ways might be over the top, some things might be unnecessary, some actions might be unneeded but it’s definitely about the experience and learning through all of it!  to each their own journey.

registering for baby products was quite daunting and overwhelming!  hc and i were so overwhelmed when we first started out!  oy!  we just stared at stuff, it was all so unfamiliar and awkward {seriously overwhelming}!  after a short period of time at the stores, we went home to collect our thoughts and get familiar with all the products via the internet.  hc did a lot of the research with the help of this book: baby bargains {it really helped!}.  through this all, it’s finally becoming familiar!

here are some of my favorite things.

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sophie the giraffe from pottery barn kids // this little giraffe came highly recommended from everyone!  honestly, though, you can’t miss it…it’s sold everywhere!

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could pillow from land of nod // just the cutest pillow ever…and it went perfectly with my bebe room’s decor.

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skiphop changing station from buybuybaby // for when there is no changing station and it houses a baby’s diaper change essentials.

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avent classic natural bottles from buybuybaby // i registered for the 4oz. and 9 oz. sizes, the avent storage bottles, and the avent double breast pump.

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lansinoh cream from buybuybaby // for those who will be breastfeeding, this will soothe, heal, and protect!

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minnetonka booties from land of nod // so cute, need i say more?!

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nosefrida from buybuybaby // we took some baby classes at prentice hospital and they highly recommended this product.  it’s a miracle worker for a bebe’s stuffy nose.

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sleep sheep from pottery barn kids // soothing noises {like she is still in the belly} to help her fall asleep.

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the stokke tripp trap highchair // an awesome high chair that transitions through from infant stage to childhood!  you will be using it for years!

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exergen temporal scanner from target // what the doc’s use.

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johan the raccoon from land of nod //  he’s just adorbs, the little bandit.

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carter’s sleeper gowns from buybuybaby // i was told sleepers are the best, especially during the first weeks/months because it’s so easy to change the baby’s diaper in your zombie state.

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aden and anais swaddling blankets from land of nod // love these!  so soft, cuddly and multi-purpose!

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aden and anais bibs from buybuybaby // these are so cute!  you’ll need a lot of bibs {at least 10-15} if you are using them for feeding.

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baby bjorn bib from buybuybaby //  when the baby starts eating solids…this bib is a must!  you just rinse it off and voila!  done.  reusable.  easy.

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carter’s teething bibs from buybuybaby // make sure you buy plastic backed bibs for when she just drools and drools and drools!

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britax b-safe infant carseat from buybuybaby // this carseat came with rave reviews on safety!  all you really need the first year is an infant carseat.  we registered for the convertible carseat as well but realized that we didn’t need it because it’ll be a year before we would use it.  by that time, we would rather buy one that was most up to date with current safety features!

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aden and anais swaddle wrap from buybuybaby // soft, pretty, cuddly…and the bebe will love it!  she’ll feel snug as a bug like she’s still in the womb!

there is so much more i can recommend and love!  a big thanks to the mommy friends of mine out there that have helped me, guided me, and were the guinea pigs so i can select the best and coolest products!  i am a huge fan of aesthetics {not gonna lie, it has to look good, be functional, and practical…hc and i believe in modern simplicity} and try to stay away from anything too crazy ‘kid’ looking.  it’s just how we roll.

for first timers out there, have fun with it…try not to get overwhelmed {although it’s easier said than done!} and despite all the recommending, suggestions, and opinions – truly go for what you love and like!

xoxo

dana date

it was long overdue, an outing with dear dana.  i am happy to get in some dana time right before the baby comes and right before the holiday craziness begins for her!

we quickly set a date to meet up and we did our usual routine.  i was on my merry way to pick her up when my baby brain kicked into full gear.  i drove right past her place.  listening intently to the music in my car, relaxed, and ready to eat some yummy food, i just plain passed up her place!  it was only until i drove up to a familiar street that i knew i was way past the street she lives on!  ha!  i called her and laughed about my story, as i was turning back around to pick her up.

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[jenis]

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[fall gear // vintage boots purchased at u.s. #1 vintage clothing and denim in wicker park]

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[enjoying her buckeye]

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[selfie]

off to southport grocery we went.  i ordered the southern {house made sausage, red onion & PQM’s pimento cheese, and a jam-filled buttermilk biscuit} and dana ordered the hash {shredded potatoes, red onion, mushroom, peppers, white cheddar topped with scrambled eggs & chive-sour cream}…so delish and filling!  we just absolutely love that place!  after brunch, we walked to anthro – we always must make a pit stop there!  we oohed and awed over the glittery holiday dresses in their store.  we then stopped by cvs for some essentials and then trekked our way to  jenis for some delicious ice cream.  we sat there for a bit, deep in conversation.  it was so calm and relaxing.  i love hanging out with her!  she is such a good friend.  we can talk about anything and that is very comforting.  just a really great, fun day with a silly friend.

happy day!

xoxo

cutest baby clothes

i just discovered how freakin’ adorable little baby girl clothes can be!  yes, it’s true.  this entire time i have been pregnant, i honestly did not buy one piece of clothing for baby h.  not one.  i, for some reason, was just not that into it!

now that i am hitting the last few weeks of this pregnancy journey, i’ve truly enjoyed shopping for little baby girl clothes {much to hc’s dismay}!  just last week, i bought my first few outfits for the baby!  i’m really loving baby gap {you truly can get a deal there!}, carter’s {you can get an even better deal}, janie and jack, jcrew & nordstroms!  so many cute choices and i can’t wait to see baby h in all these fun clothes.

i am loving all the gifts we received from everyone!  soooo many cute outfits given to us!  here’s a little sampling of what baby h will be wearing.  i’m giddy over every article of clothing!

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i’m a big fan of feminine, cutesy outfits.  nothing too crazy bright, nothing too crazy pink!  more subdued, sweet, semi-preppy and pretty!  i favour greys, mint, a warm coral, navy, and soft pinks on the little one.

i’m really digging baby tights and leg warmers!  i purchased a few leg warmers from target!  they had these adorable grey ones and i also got the pink ones too!  she’s going to look so hip!

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what about these tights from baby gap??!!

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or this fox sweater from janie and jack?!

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i love this plaid jacket from janie and jack as well.

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how ’bout this festive dress??

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one of my favorite gifts?  the minnetonka booties from land of nod!

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or these sweet booties from jcrew.

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there is sooo much more i want to show you!  or maybe when baby h is here, she will model all the clothes herself!

xoxo

bump status

timeline of the bump.

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[photo by hc]

how far along?  38 weeks!  only a few more weeks!  eeekkkk!  she’s ready to go anytime soon!  i said to hc…this could be my last post…kinda sad!  we’ll see if i make it to the 40 week post!

weight gain: 35lbs.  it’s so cray to think i’ve gained that much weight!  well, at least it’s more gradual than the pounds i was packing on before!

maternity clothes?   the same mix, the usual and so near the end!  wow!  i’m so glad i was able to just wear all my regular gear…it felt more like me.  it was so hard to be sold on the maternity wear!  i didn’t love anything {the fashions are just sooo…maternity!} or i had a hard time justifying the money spent on it.

sleep:  pretty restful although i find that if i have the opportunity to sleep in, i don’t!  i pop awake and that is it.  i use to sleep, sleep the morning away but not so much the case now.  i usually can fall asleep just fine but sometimes when i wake up, it feels like she’s punching my stomach {she’s heavy and the pressure she puts on my stomach is yucky}!  ugh!  it makes me feel nausea and absolutely uncomfortable, sometimes painful.  it feels like someone punched me in my stomach and i need to kneel over to subside the pain.

physical state:  i was just on a staycation, so i was feeling great!  i am still tired {it’s a little frustrating} but take out the work factor and it’s so much better!  i’m a little nervous to go back because i’m afraid it will be very exhausting!!!  i’m slow and i seriously do waddle now :p  i struggle getting in and out of the car, in and out of the bed, sitting upright…oh you know, the usual pregger afflictions.

miss anything?  yes, a good glass of wine.  i know you can have almost anything ‘forbidden’ in moderation but i prefer not to.

baby movement:  she’s so strong!  and it’s so cute to feel her little feet and itty bitty hand movements.  i always feel the heels of her feet against my skin and her hands rubbing around by her face!  some of her movements can be quite uncomfortable {the rib kicks and the pressure at the bottom of my uterus}, otherwise it’s fun to feel her movements inside my belly.  i tease her and try to grab her feet when she’s so active.

food cravings:  soups {all kinds}, bagel and cream cheese, cronuts, and of course, lots and lots of fruit.

bump status:  big.  did i say big?  yes, big.  and now peeps are not asking me when i’m due but rephrased to “are you due soon?!”.  yup, she is big and ready to go.

gender reveal:  it’s a girl!  we love her and can’t wait to see her!  come meet us soon baby girl!

woodland baby shower

it was an absolutely perfect baby shower!

i was beyond excited for this shower at doc wine bar!  it was our last one and i was going to see a lot of peeps that are special to me.

it was definitely a group effort to pull this one off.  the main masters were carol, dana, and andrea.  carol absolutely outdid herself!  she coordinated all the decor and concocted the entire theme all the way from seattle!  she, unfortunately, could not make the shower due to an amazing trip to london, she had long planned, during the same time frame!

i loved where it was held.  i only had dinner there once {with pam and marina] and never once looked at the private event space.  i only went off of what pam said that night we were at dinner, that it was a lovely space and they were very accommodating and reasonable.

i walked up to the restaurant and walked straight inside to the private room {so easy to find!  it’s right by the front entrance}.  i was greeted by friendly faces {the delightful dana was right there to say hello!} and by the cutest welcome table!  so freakin’ adorbs.

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how cute is this?!  the bunting was handmade by carol.  she also purchased the mad about madeline collection book by ludwig bemelmans, added additional pages in the back for guests to write a lovely note to the baby!  how thoughtful!  when little heintz grows up, she can see who attended her baby shower and read all their little notes!

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the welcome table had a cute little saying, by carol herself.  i love the creature figurine and the adorable alphabet print {i come to find out carol stole it from my pinterest board, sneaky!}!

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table centerpieces by crafty carol!  a deer terrarium, twine wrapped mason jars, and perty flowers handpicked by dana and andrea!  so perfect!

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[love ann // jodi’s mom // she is the sweetest lady! and jodi – she’s not so bad herself!]

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my lovely peeps // left to right clockwise // leslie, dawn, karen, ann, jodi, kristen, and colleen!  chit chatting and enjoying their cocktails…i wish i could swig a mimosa!

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i loved this…animal cookie cutters as favors!  there were snails, moose, porcupines, squirrels, deers, etc.!  and not one favor left behind after the party!

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family!  from left to right clockwise // lan, kim, thuy, mom, jane, grace, lynne, and barbara // we are just missing linh in this photo!  but she was there, just dodging all the photos!

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hostesses with the mostess – dana and andrea!!!!!  somehow we all coordinated our outfits!  but it was a given that dana and i would…we always end up in color coordinated clothes.  we have a long history of showing up and looking like we planned our outfits together!

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my favorite little figurine!

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[famille]

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from left to right clockwise // jaime, carol z, elva, laurie, marina, pam, and hc // he came later on, just in time for gifts!

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[the goodies for baby h]

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this was some of the yummy, yummy food!  a variety of flatbreads to devour, fresh sweet fruit, amazing applewood bacon potato cakes, a savory wrightwood salad, hearty roasted chicken paninis, and delicious desserts!!

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the delicious cake!  topper made by carol…a perfect match to the decorative bunting within the room!

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how adorable are these?  thank you to marina and pam for concocting these fabulous mushroom cupcakes for the shower!

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the desserts were served and we were ready to open gifts!  notice the cute bunting in the background and the lovely fireplace!  it was so cozy!

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as you can see, i’m having a great time opening all these lovely gifts.  we received our boons bathtub from lan, bookends from dawn, a beautiful hand crocheted blanket from kristin, and the lamb rocker from tanya!

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colleen, as part of her gift, made us a cubs build a bear!  as you can see, hc loved it so!  we received, from jane, the baby’s first christmas ornament and an adorable purple knit cap with chicest feather fascinator!  everyone loved it!

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grace made baby h a blankie, jane made baby h a pretty quilt {i know, bad photo…the only one i had!}, andrea gave us a fashionable onsie, and dana, as part of her gift, gave us a starbucks sippy cup!  she envisioned me holding the baby with the sippy cup and a real starbucks in my other hand.  how accurate and true. 🙂

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dana knows me so well!  she also gave us le petit prince book!  i soooo wanted this book for baby h!  it’s a beautiful pop up book to further enhance the beautiful story.  i loved, loved the cute little outfits kim and thuy gave us…the cat themed outfits are so fun!  last but not least…love the jacket ann and jodi gave us {amongst other thoughtful, useful, and cute gifts inside their packed gift basket!}.

i wish i could show all the gifts everyone gave!  everyone was so thoughtful, generous, and kind with every item they gave to baby h!

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apologies for the blurry photo but i had to get a one of jaime in!  i’m so glad she was able to make it.

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[love these gals!  jaime, marina, and pam]

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[the moms]

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[waiting for our new addition]

thank you so much to carol for executing such a perfect shower!  i am so grateful for everything that you did to help pull this shower together for baby h and how perfectly ‘me’ it was!  i loved the theme…so cute!  a big thank you to dana and andrea for pulling all the strings from seattle to chicago to make this shower happen!  it was a beautiful celebration for our baby and we are so appreciative for the amazing friends and family that we have!

xoxo

halloween party

marina and corey so graciously hosted another halloween party at their maison this year!

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[pumpkins by the doan’s]

as you can tell, my preggo behind is literally behind in posting!  ever since i’ve been pregnant, my posts are soooooo delayed!  but better late than never. 🙂

anyhoo, i was excited to see everyone, it’s times like these that you get to run into folks you don’t get to see very often and it’s always a good thing!

there were plenty of yummy eats, drinks, and tasty sugary treats for all!  marina is definitely the hostess with the mostess with all her delicious eats.

when we got there, i ran into jenny!  it had been awhile since i saw her, probably the last time i saw her was at marina’s purse party {and that was last year before the holidays!}.  when i saw her, i said “well, the tables have turned!”,  she was pregnant the last time i saw her but now it was me!  it was so good to catch up with her and see her beautiful little girl!  i didn’t get to capture it in the photo but her daughter was wearing the cutest little headband representing wasabi and ginger {she was a piece of sushi!}.  jenny claims she’s not crafty but she did make her baby’s halloween costume!  how adorbs!

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[jenny and her little bundle of sushi!]

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[a spooky, blurry portrait of us…the construction worker and his witch // black is so slimming for a pregnant lady, isn’t it?!]

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[can you guess who they are?]

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[a little bit of bromance?]

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[spooky treats]

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[yummy cupcakes]

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[Dracula and the witch]

it was great to see muma and poopie!  love them!

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[witches of dg]

it was actually a kid’s party as well, although you don’t see any of the cute kids in my pics! they were running around, getting all hyped up on sugar anyways!

we hung out, socialized, ate too much, and had a good ol’ spooky time!  thank you marina and corey for having us.  it was fun and fabulous.

xoxo

ladies night

ladies night.

it was long overdue for a night out with my fellow friends.  it can be especially hard trying to coordinate mine and pam’s schedule to find a time to hang out!  well, miraculously it worked out so easy this time!  yay!

we were able to quickly set up a date and time to get together for dinner.  uncle julio’s it was on a thursday night.  i had a doctor’s appointment earlier in the day, which was draining, so i was a bit lackadaisical in getting out the door.  i was the last to arrive {marina said she would be late but she beat me!} and found them sitting in the corner of the restaurant.

i settled in and apologized for my tardiness!  we went straight into chit chatting.  pam and jaime bombed me with some seriously awesome news {sorry folks, i don’t mean to tease but it’s not my biznazz to share}!!!!  i almost flipped out and cried {blame my hormones, i’ve been so teary eyed these past 9 months}.  that really set the tone for the evening and the conversations were beyond fantastic the rest of the night!

the downside about uncle julio’s??  the endless amounts of chips and salsa {so stinkin’ delish!}.  i definitely ate too much!  we ordered so much food!  we had them bring more chips and dip.  we ordered blended drinks.  we ordered a large plate of guacamole.  we ordered a big plate of chile con queso.  by the time our meals came, i could hardly down anything.  i had to do the lean back pregnant pose.  well,  i got it wrapped up and it was my lunch the next day, score!

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[heeyyy, it’s the ladies // marinam pam, and jaime //…don’t mind my bloated look, i’m just pregnant 😉 hehe]

we talked and talked and talked.  so much to discuss!  it was an absolute delight to be able to catch up with them.  much love to these dear friends!  they are such good ladies!

xoxo

good, sweet friends

it was date night with the pals!

i met up with ande, matt, and johann on a cool, weekday evening.  it started out so easy until my goose chase for a restaurant ensued!  i drove my way to lincoln park and easily found a parking spot by our restaurant of choice, sai cafe.  as i walked towards the restaurant, i noticed that the windows were all papered up like it was closed {in the end, it wasn’t closed, their sign is oddly located above a space that is closed, if you walk a little more down the block, you can see the restaurant and the entrance!}!  i thought, omg…ande had recommended this place, did she not realized it had closed down?  so, i text everyone  to let them know that we needed to find another place to eat at.  we then decided to stick with the sushi theme, they suggested kamehachi in old town.

so, i drove my way there.  found another fab parking spot and started walking my way towards the restaurant.  as i approached the space, oh em gee!  it was closed down…wtf?  i text them that the other restaurant of choice had closed down.  oy, and i was tired!  this pregger, hungry lady was tired of getting back fired upon!  i just wanted to sit down and eat!  well, i looked more closely at the window and saw that they had a sign up that the restaurant had relocated!  phew!!!  so, there i go again, i backtracked the way i came.

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[waiting]

i was seated by the hostess and waited patiently for my party to arrive!  i ordered a mocktail of a tasty lychee beverage, yum!   it was so delicious!  i love lychee!

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[johann]

first, ande arrived, then matt and johann and the fun began!  i love hanging out with them, it’s always so entertaining, lively, and hilarious!  they are such good people and such good, sweet friends.  the world is a better place because of people like them.

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[ande and matt]

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[some delicious desserts]

we demolished some yummy food {udon noodles for moi}, got caught up in our daily lives, and did a lot of baby talk.  they are so excited for baby h!  as usual, we practically closed down the place.  we can talk and talk and talk; we always lose track of time when we are all together.

it was time to say our goodbyes and we all scurried on our merry ways.  it was so great to be able to catch up with them and spend some quality time together! it was a happy date night with some good buddies!

xoxo

bump status

timeline of the bump.

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how far along?  36 weeks!  baby girl, it’s your birth month!!!  ah!  a few more weeks!  hopefully she doesn’t come too early or too late…if i’m lucky!

weight gain:  32lbs.  no weight gain since the last appointment!  phew!  i was a bit worried at the rate i was going at a few weeks ago.  i told the doc that most people gain it in the beginning and taper off near the end, but i was having the opposite effect! 

maternity clothes?  same ‘ol, same ‘ol.  i haven’t purchased anything new for the pregger wardrobe.  yay!  i just wear a lot of leggings, dresses, and all my normal tops.  hc just hopes that all my clothes i’ve been wearing will bounce back to their regular shape.  hey, they might be stretched just a tad around the belly but my regular clothes are doing just fine around this baby belly!  p.s. just so y’all know, they do bounce back after the wash!

sleep:  it’s been good!  a lot more solid.  despite the big belly.  i have a body pillow and i just wedge something under the belly for support and snooze away.  so, i’m feeling a lot better and more well rested than i was months ago!  i like to credit hc for being home, it’s much more comforting.

physical state:  honestly, pretty tired.  i really thought i was going to be superwomen through this all but it’s taking me down.  i get really tired…oy.  the belly is really weighing me down.  the flights of stairs are climbed up much more slowly.  the blocks i walk seem to double in time.  i try to fight it but i can’t!  so, i am getting better sleep just in time to be tired while i’m awake!  for tummy support, i love my belly band.  it’s not the one you wear to keep your pants up but it’s like a back/belly belt that supports your body.  it helps your back and supports the weight of your belly.  it really helps out!  it’s called the upsie belly…definitely worth the purchase!

miss anything?  yes, of course!  everything i can’t have!  especially beer since beerhoptacular is this weekend!  boo.  i’m missing my sushi…endless amounts of all kinds of fish & seafood.  i know i can eat small amounts of specific types but i want to be able to just have the green light and eat it all!

baby movement:  she’s a kick boxer.  she’s getting so big, the pressure on my organs is uncomfortable!  she tenses up inside and puts so much pressure on my cervix…yowza!  she kicks out my sides, my ribs, smooshes my stomach, and rolls over my bladder all day long!  i don’t think my digestive system knows how to operate with all this crazy pressure on it.

food cravings:  pears, fruit cocktails, and pineapple.  milano cookies.  yoplait cherry yogurt.

bump status:  so big.  so achy big!  a full blown bump that feels so heavy!  the skin stretches and it hurts!  i hope i’m selling this to all the never before pregger folks out there 😉  it gets cumbersome and exhausting but inside there’s a cute little surprise waiting for us!  a perfect blend of me and the hubs.  overall, i’ll miss the bump…being pregnant!  i can’t believe it’s coming to an end.  it might be uncomfortable at times but it’s so worth it.  it’s definitely been a fun, giddy experience.  people are so different to you, being pregnant, you are like a whole other species.  it’s been amazing to see what the body can do…it’s definitely a miracle, a blessing from God.

gender reveal:  it’s a girl!  we can’t wait to meet the little bundle of joy!