the nesting is strong with this one….

April 8, 2013
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This last weekend was probably the best weekend we have had since this little one joined the picture.  It was the first time in a very long time that I actually had full on energy.  When things like this happen, we tend to jump on it real fast because we never know how long itll last.  We slept in on Saturday and decided to finally cash in an ArcLight gift card we got before Christmas.  A little early afternoon movie time!  This may seem SUPER elderly of us, but we love going to the movies early in the day.  It’s nice to come out of a dark theatre and realize that you have an entire day left to do whatever.

After much debating we went and saw Oz the great and powerful.  Which I actually enjoyed a lot, and totally cried a few times (hormones).  My lovely husband agreed to share popcorn with me AND let me get a hot dog : ) (pregnancycravings)  When the movie was over we walked around in the sunshine a bit, poking our heads in shops here and there, and then headed to lunch at The Counter.  Which, by the way, if you live in Pasadena and have not been to this place yet…go…build your burger!  Taste and see that it is good!  Ooo, and split a pile of regular and sweet potato fries.

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(good lord i love this man…i have never felt more taken care of in my life…and even when im being totally irrationally pregnant…hes super supportive, helpful beyond measure, and extra loving…sothankfulindeed)

We wrapped up our little outing and went home and partly napped – partly snuggled, while we watched Harry Potter and I did crafty things in bed.

And then the real exciting thing happened.  I got up and completely cleaned up our room, got things on the wall, and organized it how I wanted to.

I’m not sure exactly when this nesting thing hits, but it has hit me hard.  With the thought of this little one coming along, somehow the hand me down things we’ve acquired and were perfectly fine for the two of us, are not cutting it.  I want to redo everything and make sure every part of our home is ours.  Our room was just the beginning.  I have great plans for each little space in our little apartment and I cant wait to get to the next room : ).

I’m so in love with our room now that its done (mostly) that I only really want to hang out in there.  On Sunday morning I ate breakfast and watched tv, and read in bed.  I didn’t really move until I had to leave to go grab coffee with a friend.

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So all in all, it was a pretty solid weekend, of relaxing, fun little outings, and getting things done.

Just a quick little side note as well…tomorrow is our doctors appointment and we’ll be 17 weeks!  We’re are REALLY hoping that we’ll get a good look at our little babes and find out whether its a he or a she!  I keep talking to my belly and asking our baby to make sure to lay in a position where we can see what their workin with, so hopefully tomorrows little letter from M will include a name : )

15 & 16 weeks.

April 2, 2013
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Dear Little One,

Mamas been slackin a little bit on updates.  We’ve been super busy around here.  You sure are growing.  My belly is starting to pop out a little and look like a little prego tummy.  You are the size of an avocado which seems super huge to me.  You are growing every day and so is our appetite.  Oof!  We’re hungry!  Here are some exciting things that have been happening!  Last week, we were laying on the couch and…I felt you move for the first time!  It was bizarre and wonderful and a helpful little reminder that you are actually in there.  I think your dad is a little jealous that he couldn’t feel it, but i know soon enough you’ll give him a good strong kick and he’ll feel like he’s in the loop.  Even as I type this you are fluttering around in there…so crazy!  Another momentous occasion was, you got to experience your first Pedros burrito.  This is huge to us and a bunch of people you are going to love like crazy.  You were super into it and mama was real happy about that : ).

Something that I’m really excited to do is start playing music for you.  Your little ears can finally hear…and oh the tastey musical treats I have planned for you.  Your dad is letting you borrow his giant headphones so you can hear our favorite tunes through my belly.  Our first lessen will be this evening, when I introduce the Beach Boys Pet Sounds album to you.  You are going to LOVE it.  “God only knows” is your Grandma Teri’s favorite song of all time.  I have a good feeling you are going to like it too : ).

  We’re hoping that at our next appointment we will finally find out if you are a little man or a little lady.  If you could work on getting in a good position for our doctor that would be super helpful : ).  We love you and we cant wait to see your little face next week!  Keep doin what your doin little one.

XOXO,

M

14 weeks.

March 19, 2013
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Dear little one,

You are 14 weeks today!  I think I am just now realizing that I feel pretty good today.  Good Job!  Last night we finally had a home cooked meal (with the help of your dad of course!)  You love mashed potatoes and stuffing…this i know is a gift from me to you.  No doubt we have many thanksgivings to come where our families will have to make extra bowls of things just for me and you : ).  I cant believe how fast time is going by.  I feel like we just found about about you and now we are chuggin right along into the second trimester.  For some reason I was thinking about the Holidays the other day and I realized you get to be here for that this year.  I love that the first things you will see when you are super tiny are a part of my favorite time of year.  You get to come into the world during my favorite season and you get to dress up like something ridiculous on Halloween, you get to meet all our family on thanksgiving, and you get to see Christmas lights and open prezzies with me and your dad on Christmas morning!  I cannot wait to watch you grow and to get a front row seat while you experience things for the first time.  You are so amazing little one and we love you so very much!

XOXO,

M

PregoProbs.

March 18, 2013
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Little tid bits of life, giving you an inside look at the mind of a pregnant lady.

  • Searched for my cell phone all day.  Found said cell phone in the bag of chips i was munching on earlier that afternoon.
  • Writing out the ABC’s with little doodles of the letter.  Wrote them in this order…A, B, C, D, E, F, O, P…
  • Drove 45 minutes to the nearest Wendy’s, because I wanted a baked potato.  delicious…not ashamed.
  • Can’t decide between quesadilla or two tacos…get both…proceed to eat both.
  • Deciding what to eat for dinner based on whether or not the thought of it makes me gag.
  • End nights with movies in bed and the occasional soft serve ice cream cone or chocolate chip cookie.  (may not seem weird…but i am not a sweets person…at all…im pretty sure our baby got this from the dad)

I’m sure the adventure will continue.  At this point its forgetfulness, sleepies, and weird food aversions and cravings.  I hear from many friends willing to share, that i have barely scratched the surface of the odd side of motherhood.  I’ll be happy to share these little pockets of “oh goodness”  with you along the way.

Happy Monday friends!

13 weeks

March 14, 2013
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Dear Little One,

Oof!  We’ve had a rough week, I tell ya, but good news!  We are embarking on the 2nd trimester which I hear is like THE best.  The other day you really wanted donuts which was really strange (mama is not a fan of donuts…i know i know…dad doesn’t get it either) but man were they delicious.  Your grandma carolyn (im sure youll come up with a super rad name for her when you are capable)  bought us some super comfy new clothes…we both have tons of room to breathe and wiggle around in.  Even some things we can grow into when you get bigger.  Your dad and I bought curtains for your room this last weekend, which may not seem like a big deal…but every day we experience these little things that make you being a part of our family more and more real.  Your dad has been looking up “super cool” strollers and he even pulled me into a baby store the other day and we gushed over tiny clothes.  We have so much fun talking about you and how ridiculous you are going to be (cuz I mean…you’ll probably get it from us).  Love you little one!

XOXO,

M

12 weeks.

March 12, 2013
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Dear Little One,

Oh. My. Goodness.  Today was the BEST day!  We had our 12 week check up and got to see your little bod!  You have a head and arms and legs and a little tiny body!  Its just so amazing how much you are growing.  You are doing so good in there!  This was also the day of the big reveal!  We got to tell everyone we know about you and it was so special.  Your dad and I are super giddy with all the “Congrats!” and “Yays!” coming our way.  And good news….you and I are feeling really good these days.  Little bursts of energy here and there are coming back and food is getting really exciting again!  We think sharing the news about you has given us so much more freedom to swoon over you and, if at all possible, we are even more excited about you.  We love you so dang much!

XOXO,

M

baby lems nursery needs…

March 11, 2013
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I’ve been thinking a lot about this nursery business.  Mainly because its super fun!

I love the idea of having a black and white room with neutral tones thrown in there.  I’m thinking if this little one is a lady I’ll lean more towards peaches and oranges, and if its a lad…then mints and teals.  I read about Bla Bla Dolls over at this blog.   I looooove them!  It so hard to pick one as our favorite, they are all so adorable!

And dont get me started on the Land of Nod.  Everything is so dang dreamy there.

I may have to get some projects started : ).

11 weeks.

March 11, 2013
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Dear little one,

There is the tiniest of pooches beginning to form.  Most likely from your plum status.  You’re getting so big, and there is so much more growing to do.  Next week we get to see you again and we’ll be able to drop the announcement bomb on everyone!  We’re so excited to tell everyone about you.  It’s getting really hard to not talk about you with everyone.  Yesterday your dad had me laughing so hard and we were hoping that you could feel the joy already in place for you when you arrive.  I made you something yesterday and as I was drawing this simple little print for your room, I couldn’t help but smile.  You are already so very dear to me.  This week you are super obsessed with capn crunch peanut butter.  We eat a few bowls a day and we love it! (this might also be the reason for the pooch beginnings : ) )  Love you lots little plum!

XOXO,
M

being pregnant is no joke…

March 8, 2013
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You guys…this is real.

I felt the urge to share this mile stone with you today.  I am 10 weeks and 3 days along and for the first time I caved and used a rubber band to button my pants.  Let me tell you…I am so thankful for this stretchy rubber band wrapped around my button.  I can breathe.  This is probably the high light of my week.

I’m gonna be really honest for a second here…no judgement, okay?

Everyone always talks about how awesome being pregnant is and how great you feel.  I’m sure that’s true for some women, but i feel a bit like crap.  I haven’t been able to enjoy food for like 3 months, brushing my teeth makes me want to lay down because its so exhausting and also makes me gag like crazy (the gagging…oy), oh and the mood swings.  I should ask brett to write a post for dads on how to handle that stuff…because…im not the easiest lady to deal with these days.

I am thankful that I have only thrown up once and I have friends who lost 10 lbs in their first trimester because of how sick they were.  So I’m doing okay in that area.  I’m just a get up and go kinda gal and I got no get up to give.

I hear these sort of things ease up around week 12 or 13 so I’m pretty pumped to get there.

I am still totally excited about this little life that is going to rock mine and Bretts world.  Just admitting that it is hard work!

So to all the first time mamas out there with their stretchy pants and their sleepy eyes…I get you.  And…we got this!

…Katie.

little tiny heartbeats…

March 7, 2013
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Dear Little One,

Today was our first Dr. appointment.  We were really nervous to see how you were doing in there.  Your dad and I eased the tension with awkward jokes, which I’m positive you will grow to love as you get older : ).  The most amazing thing happened, which we weren’t expecting.  We heard the sound of your teeny tiny heart beat.  You are DEFINITELY in there and you are the size of a raspberry!  Look at you go!  These days you don’t really want to eat anything, which is not super fun, but your dad is doing an awesome job taking care of us.   We moved into your first home this week, which is super exciting!  We’re right next door to the Jessens who are our best friends, and their baby boy is coming just a few months before you!  We love you little one, keep on doin watcha gotta do! Grow grow grow!

XOXO,

M

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