We had a doctor appointment this week. You know, when you get pregnant, you go to the doctor’s a lot. I hadn’t gained as much as she wanted me to, so my doctor said to eat more. And I kind of laughed, because I mean, I’ve been eating a LOT! So, we took those doctor’s orders to heart and I ate an entire Chipotle burrito bowl after the appointment. I’ve never done that in my life (one bowl always equals two meals for me) and so I felt really proud of myself for that one. Pat on the back and all that.
We saw our baby!!! He/she was moving around like crazy, and waving to us with their little tiny arm! Oh, it was just the cutest thing ever. Look at that profile, is that not the cutest profile you ever did see?! Makes me so happy just looking at it. Our doctor saw the goods, but we didn’t want to know yet, since we’re waiting to find out with everyone else at our Gender Reveal party, and thus she wrote it in an envelope and it’s currently sitting on my desk, mocking me. Ohhh it is so hard to not peak! It’s like Christmas, you know, when that HUGE present with your name on it is just sitting there underneath the tree, and your mom says to not even pick it up and shake it, and you’re like, howwww can I resist?! Yeah, it’s like that, only it’s the best present you’ll ever receive, because it’s a BABY.
This weekend was a busy one, not at all the “veg the eff out weekend” like I had intended originally. But it was so worth it because what we did was more fun. Friday night was a girl’s night out for my bff Kara’s birthday. Saturday night was pizza/ice cream and game night at my aunt’s house. Both were so much fun and both nights we didn’t get home until after midnight. This has not happened in quite some time, you see. Pregnant and all. ;) Anyway, it was fun, but I am definitely looking forward to an early bedtime tonight and maybe waking up sometime before 10 tomorrow? That’d be nice.
Yesterday we continued our house renovation. We’ve decided to make the room that is currently our office the nursery and move the office to another room, farther away from ours. So yesterday consisted of moving everything out to the living room (which is like a disaster area- how do people live like this?!) and painting the new office (I am the tape queen). We chose a really pretty grey and I can’t wait to share the final look when we’re done! Next up is the nursery, which I am of course the MOST excited for!! Still figuring out a good colour for it (something neutral and soft) and things will slowly fall into place, I know it.
Did you have a veg out weekend or a busy one?
Do you prefer finding out the gender before, or being surprised at delivery? Both have their pros, and I’m thinking next time we’ll wait to find out- I just have no patience for that now :)
Any paint suggestions for the nursery??
xo
Sounds like you had a lovely weekend! We got our grocery shopping done, a little yard work before thunderstorms and tornado watches started up and then had a game night :) As for finding out the gender when I’m pregnant, I want to wait & be surprised, BUT I’m also really impatient so I just don’t know what I’ll actually end up doing!
Jamie @
The Growing Up Diaries
Haha I always said I would wait, too, but I just can’t do it!!! I want to know too much :)
xo
Precious baby! I can’t wait to see how your gender reveal party turns out. I know you must be so excited.
So so excited!!! :) I’m planning like a mad woman now for that party!
xo
My parents tried & tried to get us to wait until the birth {They waited on all 3 of theirs} but I just COULDN’T! Too much planning involved to worry about unisex everything!
Can’t wait to know what you’re having!
My parents (especially my mom) were the exact same way!! She didn’t understand wanting to know beforehand! It’s a generation thing, I think!
xo
awww!! so exciting!! and i love your 18 week outfit, so cute! I can’t wait to know what he/she is!!
Aw thanks Helene!! :) Girl. I seriously am SO excited to find out!! Only 3 more weeks, eeek!
xo
Oh man, I don’t think I could wait to find out if I had the answer right in front of me in an envelope! But your gender reveal party will be really fun, I’m sure! And the going to the doctor all the time is what I’m least looking forward to when we have babies!
Girl, it is really hard to resist, but I’m going to! I like a good surprise, especially when all of our loved ones will be with us! :)
xo
I love the idea of finding out the gender with everyone else at a Reveal party. There are so many great YouTube videos that I’ve seen of GRP’s and all that jazz :) So stay strong pretty lady and do not open that envelope! ;) You’re definitely stronger than me though, if I were in your position I wouldn’t be able to not know!
YES, we will absolutely have it videotaped, too!! :) Don’t worry, I am staying strong! As hard as it is!
xo
Sounds like a very exciting weekend! We had a VERY busy Saturday, and then after church Sunday, we relaxed. When is your gender reveal party? I like to think that when I’m pregnant someday I’ll be able to hold out and find out at delivery, but I’m not sure I have that kind of patience…
My gender reveal party is Saturday Dec 7th!! :) 3 weeks away, eeeek!
xo
Such a cute little bump :) Sounds like a fun weekend! Do you follow the blog Young House Love? They always have AMAZING paint suggestions and tips!
Bailey
OMG thank you for suggesting that blog!! LOVE!
xo
My pleasure! I don’t own a house, but for some reason I love reading their blog. It stimulates my creativity ;)
This post of theirs might be particularly helpful: http://www.younghouselove.com/2013/11/pick-this-not-that/
Bailey
Loooove that post. Seriously, it’s so helpful!! Keeping that in mind when we pick out our colour :)
xo
I found out the gender of both my kiddos. We bought little girl and boy socks, put them each in identical bags and took them to the appointment. The tech then put the picture of the baby in the bag with the color of socks it went with. We then opened the bag with family and friends (both times). It was awesome!! I didn’t have the patience to wait!
Awww the socks idea is so cute!! Seriously, I loooove it! :)
xo
Your outfits are always so cute! I hope I’m as stylish as you are when I’m pregnant! I love when people do the gender reveal parties– such a fun idea but I honestly would probably peak! I don’t like to be surprised in front of people haha
Aww you’re so sweet, Carly! :) I’m sure you will be a super cute and stylish mommy! And it is SO HARD not to peak, but I love surprises, especially in front of people, so you know. I kind of live for this stuff ;)
xo
Ahh I can’t wait to hear about the gender reveal – lots of pics, pretty please?? =)
We decided to find out – my husband has a son already and was hoping for a girl (which she was!)
I am very detail oriented and wanted to get EVERYTHING in order – nursery, clothing, etc! I’m hoping to do a gender reveal party if we have another baby – it seems so exciting waiting juuuust a little bit to share the news with everyone but knowing in time to get everything ready!!
Still rocking the bump, pretty girl!!!
Oh, sweet girl, you KNOW there will be LOTS and lots of pictures!!! :) I agree with you, I just want to be able to get things organized and pick out some (not all, but some!) gender specific clothes and stuff! <3
xo
Can’t wait to see if la bamba is a baby girl or boy! Either way he/she is going to be adorbs….duh!
Awww well I mean, DUH! :) Love you, girly!
xo
So exciting to find out at a gender reveal party. We found out yesterday at the anatomy scan, which was a little anti-climatic, but I’m trying to think of a fun way to announce to everyone else soon. It’s so hard without family in the same place, so I’ll have to be crafty :-) I’ve heard so many different weight gain/ loss stories from people who are pregnant. Some gain a lot more weight at the beginning, some lose at the beginning. I’m sure it will even out. If you do want to add more calories a smoothie or protein shake is an easy way to do it!
Awww it’s exciting either way! :) Can’t wait to hear what you’re having, missy! You could make a video or something? I don’t know. Trying to think creative here… haha and YES, a smoothie is a great idea!! Thanks for the rec!
xo
Eek! We found out with my son, but were on the fence the entire time leading up to the ultrasound. We finally agreed the night before that if baby showed the goods, awesome; if babe didn’t, we’d wait until birth. He was spread eagle as soon as the wand touched my stomach. My doctor was all I NEED TO KNOW NOW IF YOU WANT TO KNOW! lol It was just my husband and me and we made the appropriate phone calls afterwards. Then, on the way home, we bought baby’s first gender “appropriate” outfit & took pictures to announce on Facebook to extended family.
Next time, we aren’t finding out. I want the surprise.
My doctor was the same way! SO considerate!! She knew we didn’t want to see, so she only showed us waist up (hence why the picture has no legs or goods in it!) and then had us look away when she saw! :) I’m already thinking next time we’ll have it be a surprise, but I just really can’t wait this time!!!
xo