dress: c/o riffraff
Well, we’ve made it, folks! We are officially in the 3rd trimester! I don’t even know how this is possible, because I could have sworn I just found out I was pregnant, like, last week. But anyway. Time flies, yadda yadda yadda, and so here we are. It’s pretty crazy to think that we have entered the double digits in our countdown to baby! Exactly 90 days til my due date! Three months to go! THREE MONTHS. But there’s still so much to do!
This weekend we went to a friend’s Going Away Party, and there was a 3 month old there and we got to hold him and oh my gosh, I can’t even. Zack and I both looked at each other and were like, “Okay, we’re ready!!” He was all squishy and smelled amazing and just a little angel baby. I want one. Oh, wait. We’re going to have one! Ahhh, it’s still kind of surreal, to be honest.
I’ve been following the Tone It Up workout schedule and I’m so proud of myself for doing so! Seriously, you will never regret a workout- truer words have never been spoken. Gotta stay strong, since I’m training for the biggest marathon one could ever do (aka CHILDBIRTH). Yeah.
We have a tour of the hospital’s maternity ward scheduled for this week, so that should be fun. I mean, if there is anywhere in a hospital you have to be, the maternity ward is the place.
My belly button still hasn’t quiiiite made up it’s mind. Some days it’s sticking halfway out, other days it’s back in. Sometimes when I’m sitting down and laugh it pushes it out, which is a fun game I like to play. Oh, this baby is already causing hours of entertainment. I can’t even imagine how many things I will not get done when he’s in the world!
…But seriously, hopefully Baby stays in until full term, because we aren’t any closer to choosing a name yet. It is serious stuff, naming a person. I mean, what’s in a name? EVERYTHING. Everything is in a name. That’s how I feel about it. I’m praying Zack and I can finally agree upon the perfect name for this little guy. It’s kind of the biggest rift in our marriage. Okay, that last part was a joke. But really, someone convince him to just like the names I like? Thanks.
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You’re looking so great! I can imagine how hard it would be to choose a name. I’m indecisive on what to have for lunch, so I can imagine when its time to make a major decision like that…. I’ll be all over the map. It is kind of a big deal, and you need to make sure it won’t be at risk for being teased over it, you won’t hate it in 20 years, etc. You guys will figure it out though :)
Hahaha I’m indecisive about lunch too, so funny. Which is why this decision is SO HARD!! ;) Oh well, you’re right. We will absolutely figure out the perfect name for this little guy :)
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You look AMAZING!
Aww thank you so much, sweet girl!! <3
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You look awesome! I can’t even imagine trying to name a baby! But I know you guys will come up with a great one :)
Right?! It’s an important decision!
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I feel like you just told us…time is flying crazy fast!! I can’t believe how close you are! And no worries, you guys will agree on a name…and it will be perfect…just like that little guy!! You are just so freaking cute, Katie!!
Aww Shanna, you are the sweetest!! :) You are so encouraging- I appreciate it lots <3
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oh i can’t even imagine how hard it must be to choose a name!!! you look seriously amazing katie, and i am just so excited for y’all!
Aw thanks friend!! <3 Yeah, it's the hardest decision I think I've ever made. We can't screw this one up! ;)
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haha! Josh and I did the same thing with naming our babe. Back and forth, back and forth. Don’t worry – one day it will just click and you’ll be so thrilled that you guys have decided on what will be the most perfect name EVER. I loved the name Gwen, but Josh wasn’t keen on it as a first name so we decided on it as a middle. Then it came down to the first name and we went through a list of like 30 names and couldn’t decide. One day Josh told me he’d made up a name that he really liked and wanted to know what I thought. And thus, Rynna Gwen was named. FINALLY. It’s funny the the name we picked wasn’t even on our list and we didn’t find it anywhere we’d been looking, it just came to Josh one day. We look it as a God thing :). I can’t wait for you guys to decide on your little boys name. It’ll be a fun moment when you do and you’ll want to say it all the time!
Aww I LOVE that story!! So amazing that he made up her name! I love that! And such a pretty name at that. It was totally God! He knows exactly what He is doing and has a perfect plan. I’m waiting for some whispers to my heart on this matter, too! :)
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If it makes you feel any better, my parents we’re 100% certain that I was a boy {they didn’t find out the sex, she just carried me like my brother & the nurse slipped one day & said “he”} so they had a boy name secured, but when I came out & I was a girl, my mom had no idea what to do. Apparently at some point, she had told my grandma the name “Jamie Lynn” because that’s what my grandma announced my name was & here I am today lol.
Aww so cool! I love that your grandma announced the name- it was meant to be!! <3
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That dress is the cutest! Congrats on entering your 3rd trimester!!!
Thanks girly!! :) It’s pretty exhilarating!
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You really do look super adorable! I envy you for STILL working out! I’m 16.5 weeks pregnant and I gotta tell you, it’s tough for me, I’m lucky to just be able to walk without feeling winded. Any “easy” exercise suggestions to make me feel not so lazy? I have a Maui trip in March that I’m hoping to enjoy :)
oh and baby names….so tough. It was a battle with our son, I don’t look forward to a second round with this baby ha ha ha…
Aw thanks Sarah!! <3 I have a stationary bike and I've found that's the best workout for me! I get some cardio in and I can stop at any time! It's just nice to be able to hop on and ride for however long I can handle- some days it's just a couple miles and that's fine! Better than nothing is what I say! ;) Other easy exercises- I love planks, squats, jumping jacks are always good to get your heartrate up a bit- and just do them however long you can. Planks are one of the BEST workouts to do while pregnant, to keep that core strong!
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my oh my has time flown by! can’t believe you’re already heading into the third tri! yay!
I knowwww! It’s really crazy to think that in just 3 short months, we’ll have our baby here with us!! EEK!
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I agree with everyone else: you look gorgeous! I hope I’m as diligent about working out when I’m pregnant like how you’ve been!
Aw thanks sweet girl!! I’ve found that I just feel so much better if I work out- even for just a short while! :)
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You look adorable! Have you even purchased a single maternity item? That’s awesome that you are still doing the Tone it up plan! Stick with it! I’m sure you’ve heard by now how much staying active will help with delivery and recovery :-)
I have a pair of maternity leggings that are AMAZING but that’s it as far as maternity clothes go! I’m starting to think it’s a good idea to get a few tops/camis since I’m afraid I’ll stretch mine out and they won’t be repairable!! And I am 100% sticking with exercise throughout this pregnancy! It’s good for me AND for baby! :)
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cute bump!! i can’t wait to read your post revealing your baby’s name..
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Aw thanks Josephine! :)
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You look gorgeous! Welcome to the third trimester!!!
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Thanks so much, sweet girl!! YAY 3rd trimester!
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OMG I can’t believe you’re soooo close!!! It really does feel like you just found out!!
Right?! It’s crazy talk.
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You look so pretty!Love the cute bump..all my friends who had babies, were pretty sure of the names, only to name the baby something totally different than what they had thought. They all said one common thing, you will know the name once you see the lil cutie..Good luck! :)
Aw I love that! And I totally get it- you have to make sure the name fits!
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I live in Korea, and here they don’t choose a final name for the baby until after s/he is born, and the parents can see which name best matches the baby’s face. If you can’t decide in the next few months, according to Korean culture, you’d still have some time! :D
So cool that you live in Korea! I really love that tradition, and plus it makes me feel a little better about not having a clue what his name will be right now. ;)
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You look darling!
Love the dress.
3rd trimester–yay!
I know what you mean about names–especially since I already chose my fave boy name the first time around ;) This one won’t officially be named until we see his face, I guess! :)
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Aw thanks sweet girl!! :) YAY 3rd trimester! It’s so exciting! And hard to believe!! I’m thinking this one won’t be named until we see his face, too.
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Don’t overly think the name thing. You will be amazed at the nicknames you come up with that are totally unrelated. Congrats!
Haha that’s very true! I am the queen of random nicknames!
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Happy 27 weeks! You and your baby bump are so cute! Also, don’t stress too much about the name. My parents assumed I was a boy but then I was a girl and I didn’t have a name for 3 days =) It all worked out and I love my name.
Thanks girl! :) I have a feeling this little one might not have a name for a little while, too. Good to know there isn’t TOO much of a rush!
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