35 week BaBEE Bump Update

Dress: Aritzia // Shoes: Topshop // Hat: Urban Outfitters ((old but similar  here and here // Necklace & Bracelet: Park Lane c/o

Due date: November 7th

Baby's Gender: Girl 

Name: Athena

How are you feeling? Still sick and nauseous and on meds. It really makes me look forward to labor because at least with that I know it will end this. Baby girl, you wanna come early? Let's do this! I've got clothes, a nursery and everything you could need, all set up and ready to go!

How is baby? She is ACTIVE! At all my doctors appointments we hear nothing but good news about how she's doing so I can't complain too much. Her favorite activities consist of kicking me in the ribs when I wear pants, a bra, or sit. Anything that compromises her space she is not a fan of and has no problem letting me know. She also enjoys kicking me in my already nauseous and upset stomach. Good times.

What are you excited about? FALL! For some glorious reason, when the temps drop a little, I feel less nauseous which is a major bonus! How nice will it be to have a fall/ winter baby? I'm excited to hang out in cozy pj's and snuggle all day. Also since this is my husbands busy season at work and pretty much always will be, I have realized that both Athena and my birthdays will be around two weeks apart, so I am looking forward to having a partner to take mother daughter trips with while daddy is busy with work! How cool will that be?

How is the nursery coming along? It's done and has been for a few weeks now.  You can see the reveal here! We really love how it turned out. Currently we are working on her playroom, that already in my mind that looks great, but it will be slow progress since I can't paint of move heavy furniture.

Do you feel ready? I think so. I mean of course an newborn will throw us for some loops but I have all the basics she will need. The Mamaroo is all set up, I've taken lactation classes through the fabulous Lactation Link and have their videos on hand in case I need a memory refresh. We have interviewed and found our pediatrician. We even got our flu shots and whatever other vaccinations I needed.

I have a few things still in the works that I would like done, like her bathtub shower head needs to be switched to a hose for easy baby hose downs! The banister on the stairway to her room is also being installed in the upcoming week. This one is important to me because late night feedings may lead to some late night tripping on the stairs and I want to make sure the hand rail is ready. It's pretty weird that the house didn't come with one but we have survived so far. It will just give me peace of mind when it's there. 

I it will be awhile before she needs a playroom but I have the whole plan set up and I think the way I have it planned, it will also make a nice guest room area too, so we want to get that done ASAP.

Any weird pregnancy symptoms? I can't believe how much things make me cry! I AM NOT a crier. When you grow up with boys like the ones in my family, tears are a sign of weakness and you learn not to show them, because they accomplish nothing. But lately if I talk about my old students, listen to a podcast, or think of something small, I can get teary. I definitely wasn't like this in my first trimester when I expected to be, but now at the end of my 3rd, I'm kind of a mess. I think the hormones and the culmination of it all is wearing on my nerves. I dare you not to cry after feeling like you've had the stomach flu for 8 months!

Plans/Trips before baby? This weekend we are going to stay at our favorite hotel in Deer Valley, the Hyatt Escala for our babymoon, anniversary, and my birthday trip all rolled into one. We have stayed there twice before and have always had such great experiences. I can't wait for some much needed soaking in the year-round heated pool, and then some more soaking in the deep jacuzzi tubs followed by some time chilling near the in-room fireplaces! YES!

30 Week Bumpdate

*This one was taken on my phone. This wall was too big to capture fully, But how cool is it?

Dress  (same dress non maternity)// Shoes // Pineapple pin // Sunglasses

How far along are you? 30 weeks today! The end is near and I'm keeping my eye on the prize!

How are you feeling? STILL. Like. Crap. I've still got terrible nausea and feel sick pretty much all day, every day. There was this one magical day, August 11th, where it all vanished but then it all came right back the next day with a vengeance and I cried. How silly I was to actually think I had turned a corner! Still taking all my anti-nausea meds and the only bright side is that I don't ACTUALLY throw up as much any more, now it's just occasional but I still feel like I will, so that's kind of an improvement.

I've also developed pregnancy induced carpal tunnel (who knew that was a thing?) and have to wear wrist braces when I sleep. It makes me feel like I'm useless. Opening things, brushing my hair and writing is hard (hope you all liked the chicken scratches in my thank you cards!) If the blanket slips down in the middle of the night I need Andrew to help me pull it back up because the pain in my hands is so bad. I used to be able to prenatal yoga at least once a week but my hands and wrists are so painful, I can't even go to that anymore. 

Oh yes, and I currently have an upper respiratory infection too. Fun times!

Any cravings? I kind of hate food. I'm really hoping one day my love for vegetables and cooking comes back. My husband explained it well when he said that it's like going to the grocery store when you are hungry and you want everything, well this is the exact opposite. I want absolutely nothing. Nothing sounds good, nothing looks good and nothing tastes good. I kind of just wander around and think, can I tolerate eating this and will it fill me up enough that I wont wake up at 3 am and need to eat more. I'm mostly eating bread, white rice and any other boring plain foods you can think of.

Any fun parts of the pregnancy so far? Andrew and I do enjoy mocking her and putting words in her mouth. She is definitely a feisty little thing and will  literally swat off pretty much anything that gets in her space thats touches my belly. She does not care for me wearing pants and will kick at the waist band till I take them off. She also does not care for me sitting down either. We like to say that what she is telling me daily is "hey lady, take off your pants and walk around!"

Thoughts on maternity clothes and dressing the bump? I actually really like it. It's pretty great wearing loose dresses all the time and I haven't had to buy much that is actually "maternity" aside from a few essentials. the rest is just flowy and comfortable.  

Le Tote is also pretty great for some random fun pieces that I get to borrow and send back. They send me 5 new maternity pieces that I can swap out an unlimited number of times as well as edit before they send them out. Highly recommend using Le Tote if you are pregnant and have job where you need to look professional while pregnant! Use code HOTPINKSTYLE at check out for a 20% discount till 9/17/16!

What are you looking forward to? We have out maternity pictures coming up with my friend Octavia! She takes amazing photos (for real! Check them out here)so we are going to meet her up in the mountains and take some family photos! Now, what to wear?

How is the nursery going? It is actually almost done! There are really only a few things left to do in there and we plan on knocking a few of them out this weekend. Other than that it's pretty much done. I love hanging out in there and turning on the white noise machine and relaxing in the glider. It's going to be a very relaxing space. It sure makes me sleepy, let's hope it makes her feel the same!