2 Months!

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Ohhhhhh, do I know how to disappear or WHAT!

My desktop computer was out of service for AGES (ok, only a year... that is a LOOONNNG time!) so I had been using my husbands work, laptop. Pretty awful to use so I always found excuses not to get on this.

Well, my friends.... operation "restore-desktop" was a success this weekend! WOOT WOOT!

I'm thinking about re-doing the whole blog... but that can wait right this second because....

THIS precious girl turned 2 months last Friday. It's flyiiinnnggg by!

Weight: 11lbs 14oz! Chunky Monkey :)

Health: Couldn't be healthier!

Sleep: She actually hit a new record the night before last... 7 hours! WHAT! My boobs were so engorged that they were about to EXPLODE, but I will *take it!!* :) She also sleeps A LOT during the day, still. She's up maybe 4 hours total during the day. I want her to stay awake more, but I know I will regret saying that very soon. So I'm trying to take advantage.

Social: She is such a ham! She loooves to smile and coo. She has this owl toy that was given to me at my baby shower. I hook it on her bouncer or swing and she will just laaaugh and smile and kick and hit. Cutest thing ever.

Diet: Breast milk! She eats about every 2 and a half to 4 hours during the day. At night it goes from 2 and a half to 7 hours. I try to just let her tell me when she's hungry, but if I wake up and she's still sleeping, I will change her and feed her and usually she stays asleep the whole time! :)

Clothes: She's officially in 3 month clothing. I'm sure she could even fit into 6 month bottoms. Home girl is not small... at all. I couldn't love her rolls more! She's in size 1 diapers, and they're getting a little small. She could probably wear size 2, but we still have 1's to go through. Also, I bought some Target brand diapers to try. I've heard such great things and with 50 diapers for only $7, I HAD to try. *Love Them*. Please try them. Especially with young ones who poop and pee every 10 minutes. Life. Changed.

Baby Gear: Still looooving the Rock 'N Play. I fear she may be out-growing this one soon, though. She likes the bouncer and swing for short periods of time. Sometimes I lay the changing pad on the floor in the living room and she will look around or sometimes even fall asleep on it. She's been holding her head up for about a month now. It may be time to clean off the exersaucer and invest in a walker! It'll be here before I know it. :)   :(

Crying: The crying is getting less and less. Most of the time it's a pitiful whine. I can usually tell the difference between hungry and gassy now. PLEASE invest in gas drops, if you're expecting. You will need them. Especially if you're breastfeeding.

Likes: She likes LOVES her big sister, Ava, talking to her. Ava has no idea that her voice is already high-pitch. She hears us talking to Scarlett in a high-pitch voice (yes, I'm one of those. Can you really help but do it? I've tried. Dont judge me...) so she's just mocking us, but it is the funniest thing to hear a nearly 4 year old baby-talking a baby... Scarlett also loves her owl, as mentioned before. I take it everywhere. Carseat, bouncer, swing, play mat. Best gift ever!



8 weeks PP



Postpartum: I'm still at the same I was a month ago. I finally got the ok from the doctor at 6 weeks and still havent done any exersices. Today was my first time back in the game and I did 100 squats + 20 minutes power-walking on the treadmill.... my legs are jello.

Milestones: sleeping through the night, smiling, cooing, reaching, increased tummy-time.

Seriously, though.... I am going to try my best to show my blog some love. :)

Saw it. Pinned it. Did it. {crib skirt}

so, back in my early second trimester, i really tried to decide on a nursery theme. i wanted to do the same for Scarlett that i did with Ava, which is keep the room to where she can grow into it. i didnt want anything super baby or cutesie. going for a modern look. i saw all of these yellow and gray rooms/nurseries... THAT was the winner. that's all i ever looked for after that.


the walls in the nursery were already yellow-ish, and they would be great to keep along with this theme, but once i get an idea in my head... it's a done deal. so the walls will be painted gray in a couple weeks (hopefully less).




the walls... look good. just not what i want. and i'm stubborn :) also, the duck painting is long-gone.

 ANYWHO...

i came upon this pin

Source: splashofsomething.com via Samantha on Pinterest

DIY crib skirt? sounds easy enough... off to the hobby lobby i went!


and SCORE! 2 yards for under $10 is a win in my book!

if you looked at the pin, you'll see that she only did three sides. i would have done four, but definitely would have needed 3 yards. i decided that was ok, as the backside of the crib would never be seen anyway.

i'll let you go to her page to get the step-by-step instructions, because i'm the worst teacher ever.



sew sew sew. that's actually the easy part. cutting and pinning are THE. WORST.

only took me about 2-3 days, between my machine acting up, loosing pins, and just keeping track of my super energetic 3 year old, it just took a lot longer than normal. but i love the finished product!



my chevron crib sheet came from target. think it goes well together. and remember to picture gray walls. maybe a faux-fur white rug infront of or under the crib...

 


:)

 that's what came about. if you plan on being crafty and sewing a crib skirt, i highly recommend that blog. was very easy to understand.


i'll leave you with these...



left: me     right: ava
just like her mama.



never a dull moment. i cant believe i'm about to have two of these gorgeous beings in my life. and they're all MINE!!

  

now go link up with katie for Saw it. Pinned it. Did it! 

oh, how pinteresting!

before i get started on building this crib (yes, me... i put ava's together. i just like being handy sometimes), it's time for some pinspiring images to fill your brain!






           

Source: roomzaar.com via Rachael on Pinterest

  ava will be moving up to a full sized bed after this weekend, this set up is cute. she also has pictures of audrey, ava gardner, sophia lauren, and bette davis. i went with a hollywood theme since she was born in so-cal! :)          

Source: Uploaded by user via Rhiannon on Pinterest

  girls bathroom! i havent done anything to our second bathroom yet, this looks like a cute idea for the kiddos.        

Source: mariagenaissanceetcompagnie.com via Samantha on Pinterest

  more ideas for scarlett's room. :)  so in love with the gray/yellow/white.          

Source: itsrusticliving.blogspot.com via Samantha on Pinterest

  wine bottle holder for towels            

Source: laurenslatest.com via Samantha on Pinterest

  Strawberry Bacon Salad with Greek Yogurt Poppyseed Dressing          

Source: shelivedhealthyeverafter.tumblr.com via Samantha on Pinterest

  PB Wrap with bananas Granola and Strawberries

Source: mommyimhungry.blogspot.com via Samantha on Pinterest

  MIH Recipe Blog: Crock-pot Chicken Tacos {Gluten Free}

Source: texanerin.com via Samantha on Pinterest

  High in protein! No flour, no oil, no white sugar. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites          

Source: holidayfoodpins.com via Samantha on Pinterest

  Blueberry Breakfast Grilled Cheese! Cream cheese, powdered sugar, blueberries, bread. Yum!







and now that you're hungry, i'll let you go! :)  hope you're having an awesome day!

The Peter Rabbit Collection

so... i've been seeing a couple pieces of the peter rabbit collection from baby gap on a few different mommy blogs. thennnn i got an email from gap this morning and just clicked on it. i fell in love. whoopsieeee...

here are only a few favorites! with a baby girl on the way, it's soo hard to contain myself. 


1// 2// 3// 4// 5// 6// 7// 8// 9// 10// 11// 12// 13// 14


in other news, the crib came in today and my sister in law loaned me somethings that her youngest has grown out of until her next pregnancy. i currently have: a carseat, a bouncer, a swing, a co-sleeper, bottle warmer, wipe warmer, and lots of other knick knacks. i've been buying clothes here and there (see yesterdays post). my shower is this saturday and i'm getting sooo excited! hopefully there will only be a few more things needed before my second little princess gets here. cant wait to snuggle both of my girls together.

weekend rundown, some cutie clothes for kiddo's, and 32 weeks

so impressed by my own craftiness with wrapping presents this weekend

first off, i had a pretty eventful weekend. saturday, i started brunch with a bridal shower for my gorgeous cousin, megan. so much fun! good girl-time and yummyyyy food. i had been craving shrimp & grits. craving - fulfilled.

cousins: stephanie, megan, and me

after the shower i went over to my mom-in-laws and we fiddled around with her new dry-erase board for a new weekly picture tactic. think it turned out pretty. beats the bathroom mirror snapshots. :)

 

then, because it's MLK weekend and the sales are great, i drug her out to the outlet mall. our first stop was osh'kosh. they were having a decent sale, but just didnt have enough tiny clothes for scarlett like i was hoping. so we walked next door to carters. o.m.geeeeee. my mother-in-law overwhelmed herself as soon as we walked in. i think we stayed in the front corner of the store alone for about 30 minutes, just dying over how sweet those little girl clothes were.

here are a couple things we got and/or are in love with...

1// sunshine sweetie    2// headbands     3// snuggle buddy    4// mary janes

1// 5pk white onesies (can never have too many!)    2// sunhat    3// pull-on skirt set    4// strappy sandal

 

1// yellow trench    2// cap sleeve tunic    3// bow ballet flats    4// jersey leggings (i got these in yellow and navy)

1// little sister set    2// big sister tee    3// st. pats tee    4// dress and cardi set

we ended our weekend with my best friends son's 2nd birthday party. i cannot believe he's already 2! and that ava will be 4 this year... and that i'll have a 5 month old then! sighhhhhh... already TOO FAST!


How far along? 32 weeks, 3 days
Total weight gain/loss: gained 15, ugh
Maternity clothes? yes.
Stretch marks? some new ones ON my belly button. really regretting that stupid belly ring now.
Sleep: most nights good. andy woke me up the other night and told me to get off of my back. it can be bad for baby for me to lay flat on my back (google the reason, i cant remember details), so he rolls me on my side. and lots more potty trips.
Best moment this week: buying the girls matching outfits! i didnt want to be that mom, but it's too hard to fight it.
Miss Anything? not retaining so much water. i have to drink a million gallons now. so hard!
Movement: SO.MUCH! lots of hiccups.
Food cravings: woke up craving moes... soooo guess where i'm going for lunch?! ;)
Anything making you queasy or sick: just the severe acid indigestion. horrible.
Labor Signs: same with the braxton hicks. i've been doing better about drinking water, so they arent as regular as they were before.
Belly Button in or out? In! but barely.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: my baby shower this weekend!

SO SUPER EXCITED!



SO!

if you've been on pinterest in the last year, you have probably seen these pictures bouncing around..

Source: littlebabygarvin.blogspot.com via Jessica on Pinterest

 

 

well, i follow her blog here and i seriously check it every day for the updates. this girl is so much fun! and super mom, i dont know how she finds the time to do half of the stuff she gets into! i need her energy bottled.

recently, in lieu of all that's been going on in the world, she found a way to give back. not only for one reason, but TWO. if you havent been to Jessica's blog, please do so STAT. you are missing out. plus, she has the most precious daughter and i want to pinch her little cheeks so bad.

she held a giveaway for Little Hip Squeaks (etsy shop) for the most adorable infant christmas tree hat. and i wonnnnn! i cannot wait to get little Scarlett in this hat next year! not to mention, the rest of this store has the cutest stuff. i've already pinned half of the store on my pinterest page.

said hat. how stinkin cute is this!?

hope you all are about ready for christmas. one week left. i have a few things to gather and a ton of baking to do! i'll be back to post on week 28, since i missed this week (not much of an update anyway).

Happy Holidays!

WHERE has the time gone?!

SLACKER STATUS!

where in the WORLD has the time gone?!

after thanksgiving, we had andy's bday and here, there, and in between

i've been christmas shopping, decorating, and cleaning.

it has FLOWNNN by!!

here's a little recap of the time i've missed.

1) xmas photo shoot with my ma in law 2). ava pulling a link off of the xmas chain in her xmas pjs
3). xmas tree with only half of the presents 4). avas first year not crying with santa! though, she does look frightened. i'll take it!

my amazing husband turned 26. he's so awesome. love that man.

iii amm {IN LOVE} with this picture. and by love, i mean obsessed...

OH, well... hello there, bumpy. this was at 25 weeks, but it'll do.

How far along? 26 weeks today

Total weight gain/loss: 4lbs! considering the baby weighs almost 2lbs, i'm thinking the other two would be all the m&m's, hot chocolate, and cookies i've been eating lately... just a thought
Maternity clothes? ohhhhh yes. anything that goes around the waste MUST be maternity. as long as shirts are extra long or babydoll style, i'm safe. the dress i have on above is just a juniors dress from Ross. $11.. pretty amazing.

Stretch marks? nope.

Sleep: it was getting a little rough, due to my stuffy preggo nose. but let me just say... Breathe Right Strips... UH-MA-ZING. i had never tried them before, but i was desperate for a good nights sleep. ummm... it's like a sleeping pill. i put that thing on, climb into bed, and i am dunzo.
Best moment this week: ava finally getting to feel her sister! i was getting a little worried. andrew and i feel her all the time. but whenever i try to let ava feel her moving, scarlett would stop. i didnt/dont know whether to take that as ava calming scarlett, or scarlett not being a fan. she finally kicked for her big sister this week and ava was sooooo excited. cutest thing ever. <3>
Miss Anything? not getting winded trying to get out of bed in the morning! kind of regretting this low bed right about now.
Movement: girls going to be a soccer player, for sure!
Food cravings: chocolate, chocolate, candy chocolate, hot chocolate... you get it.
Anything making you queasy or sick: not a thing.
Labor Signs: lots of braxton hicks... such a weird feeling.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: or NOT looking forward to my glucose test in a couple weeks. the.worst. i am looking forward to the third trimester, christmas, the new year, and my baby shower! which is all back to back... then scarlett gets to show her pretty face.