1 Week Down

So it's been a week since I found out I'm expecting, and I can definitely say that this pregnancy has been super easy so far. I haven't had the pain in my boobs like last time and while I'm tired, I'm not totally wiped out at the end of the day.

I am going to say though that this week I feel like I've gained 50 pounds...I'll be weighing tomorrow and do see how much I've gained but man! I couldn't even button my shorts today, and even though I don't know exactly how far along I am I know for sure I'm not THAT far along. My last pregnancy, I was buying maternity jeans at 9 weeks because I wasn't able to button my jeans. I just don't like having that full uneasy feeling all day but being hungry every few hours.

I'm not going crazy with the food either so I know it's not from eating to much, I am drinking a lot more water though so that could be a factor. I have decided to stay on Weight Watchers, I'll continue tracking and will allow myself the extra 300 calories for Button, I'll just make healthy choices and correct portion sizes. I hope that I can maintain a healthy weight and not gain a whole lot like last time. Of course I'll talk with my doctor next week and get her opinion.

I told Parker that he'd have a baby brother or sister soon and at one point I asked him which he wanted, a baby brother or a baby sister, he said "No" ha-ha so we'll see how that goes.

Well friends, it's time for bed! I'll be back tomorrow or Monday!

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Wordless Wednesday

OK since I know I'm going to forget this tomorrow I'm just going to post it now.

Don't you just die of cuteness overload? I do!

Happy Wednesday!

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A Good Couple of Days

So it's day 3 of knowing I have another little one on the way and I'm happy to say that the worry and stress is leaving me and being replaced with excitement. I'm so happy and feel so blessed that God has given us another little one to love.

If my calculations are correct, I am 5 or 6 weeks along. My first appointment is on the 30th and by then I'll be 7 or 8 weeks along. I'll have all of my background info taken, medical history and such and then 4 weeks later I'll FINALLY get to see Dr. S and hopefully my sweet 10/11 week old babe. Seems like forever away right now...

I think there is something in the water because not only do I have a couple of family members expecting and a few friends in the same boat, it seems like every mommy blog I read is announcing the same awesome news!

Well my kiddo is calling to me from his room so I'd better get this done and go get my morning kisses. I'm going to leave y'all with the survey...you know the one. Happy Tuesday!

How far along? 5 or 6 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I've gained 2 pounds this week in bloat. 

Maternity clothes? Not yet but if I'm sure I'll be in them soon, maternity jeans are so comfy!

Sleep: I had to get my body pillow out last night because with the bathroom trips and being generally uncomfortable I needed something. It worked!

Best moment this week: Getting an appointment with the doctor I wanted (She is the best)

Movement: None. 

Food cravings: At this point I'll eat anything, I'm just hungry!

Gender: Not sure but with the blood line I'm working with it'll more than likely be a boy :)

Labor Signs: No thank you.

Belly Button in or out? In. 

What I miss: Nothing has really changed yet, so I don't miss anything!

What I am looking forward to: Finding out the sex, feeling movement, decorating the nursery

Weekly Wisdom: Eat when you're hungry or your stomach will sound like a monster growling and drink lots of water.

Milestones: none yet really...

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Unexpectedly Expecting

So as the title says...we're expecting! It was totally unexpected...I was having some very crazy dreams along with frequent potty trips and decided to test. I. Was. In. Shock. I still am to some degree but am getting more excited by the hour, I already love our little guy or gal and can't wait to get in to see the doctor to find out where we're at.

We're calling this little blessing Button because we're sure it's already as cute as a button. Stay tuned for more info! Happy Monday!

PS. I gained so I'm unhappily back into the 150s...150 to be exact. Boo...I'll be asking my doctor about healthy weight ranges for me and what I'm still allowed to do diet wise.

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Home Sweet Home, Kitchen/ Dining Room Edition

It's been a week or two since my last post. I guess I'd hoped that there may be some participants. I don't have that many followers though. Anyway I'm still going to keep it up and I'll still give you the opportunity to join in.

This time I'm going to show y'all my kitchen and dining room. It's not very big but i love it. First I'm going to show you how it looked when we moved in, then I'll show you how it looks now. After that I'll share some kitchens I love via Pinterest.

 This was taken not long after we moved in. 

 Another before shot.

 After! There is very little I'd like to do in here.

So that is my kitchen! I love it but there are a couple of things I'd still like to do in here.

Next is the dining room

Before

After! We changed the color, got a new to us table and added some art! 

Now for the inspiration! Here are some of the things I'd love to do in these rooms.

I adore these jars and I NEED them to hold my flour, sugar and all of that. NEED them.

I'd like to put a roman shade up on both the kitchen and dining room window. 

I also love the idea of having this type of glass frame in the kitchen, maybe even stained glass.

Other than window coverings and accessories, I'd like to hang a gallery of Parker's art work in the dining room.

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Home Sweet Home Living Room Edition

I've decided that it's best to split this post into rooms. I'm starting with the living room, so I'll show you my house as it was when we moved in, as it is now, and then show y'all some of my inspirational pictures via Pinterest.

Here are the before pictures:

 There was paneling, and while I loved the color and how neutral it was...I decided to get out of my comfort zone after the tornado.

 We also got, over the last 3 years, a new recliner, a new tv and stand, a new coffee table and a shelf for dvds.

/my sweet Cooty boy, why did you run away honeykins? Mommy misses you :( 

This is the view from the front door. Although we never thought about it, this open living room is perfect for the kiddo to play.

 Here is a closer picture of the TV area, I just got that table and I am in love.

 The fireplace we never use. I love it and hope we use it this year but in Texas you really don't need a fireplace for more than a month or two.

Here is a view from the living area toward the front door.

Here it is again showing the rest of the view from the living room.

So there it is! My living room area. Now here are a few things I'd still love to do in this room.

Step 1: Cover that couch. I love the couch, it was a hand-me-down from my mother in law and it's nice and broken in. All you have to do is sit down and get comfy and you practically pass out.

Step 2: This is how I want my coffee table to look after we cut the legs down to shorten it. The fabulous table in the picture is from Keely.

Step 3: Spruce up the fireplace. I love this fireplace set. LOVE. IT.

Other than these little things I'd love to hang more pictures. I'd love to see your living room! Link up and join the fun!

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As Usual

So I had this blog post planned out where I would show pictures of the house and talk about what I want to do in the future and then I was going to put a link at the bottom so you could link up and join me. Obviously that hasn't happened yet...I'm going to try to do it this weekend though so stick with me.

I'm so nosey, I love looking at other people's houses and seeing how they decorate it. That's probably why I love HGTV so much. Not to mention, Pinterest has made it so easy for me to dream about what could be with time and money of course. Gotta love Pinterest.

So that's what you have to look forward to in the near future. Tonight is dinner with the my Father in law and Step Momma in law and then tomorrow Michael and I are going on a much anticipated date and I'm hoping the day goes by faster than you can say Expelliarmus! Yes I went there. I'm so excited about Harry Potter!!!! and then I'm going to be naughty and eat my favorite flat bread at Buffalo Wild Wings.

I'll be back as quick as I can to give you an inside look at my abode and maybe some pictures from the last week or 2. Have a happy Thursday!

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