30 Weeks

   

How far along:  30 weeks

Baby size:  over 3 pounds (baby app says that's equal to a platypus!)

Baby's progress:  Baby is opening their eyes and plumping up

Weight gain:   right around 15!

Stretch marks:  Still in the clear!  Hallelujah!

Sleep: Still doing pretty good.  I'm going to bed early but having a hard time staying on my left side.  I often wake up on my right side.

Gender: Coming to a hospital near us this May!

Movement:  All kinds :)  I love it!

Best moment this week: 40 degree weather.  THANK GOD.  This winter has been so L.O.N.G.  I'm over the snow.

Looking forward to:  #wiggydiggy's playdate this weekend.  I get to snuggle a new baby :)

Food cravings:  A glass (or two) of Sunny D every day.  Ugh, I don't even like the taste!  But baby just loves that tartness.
I'm still preferring sweets over anything else.

Belly Button - In or Out:  mostly out.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not anymore.

Wedding Rings - On or Off:  On.

Labor signs: Nope

What I miss:  SALADS!  Haha.  Also, spring clothes.

Symptoms: Getting winded.  Big ole' belly.  I'm down to the one new bra and I caved and ordered another pair of work pants and a casual maternity dress from Old Navy.

I'm so tired of wearing the same things on repeat for months now, I needed a bit of spring flavor to add into my wardrobe.

Workouts: Still squeezing in treadmill time when I can.  Squats and Arms at least 3 times a week.

Things that suck:  lower back pain.  Not being able to hold #wiggydiggy as long as I'd like.

Things that don't suck:  Spontaneous back massage in the middle of the night because I was tossing and turning so much.  #wiggydiggy giving the belly kisses every day when I pick him up at school.

30 weeks with #wiggydiggy

Five on Friday - Crock Pot Favorites

 With the countdown on to #babywigs I have been testing out a few freezer meals.

These have been huge hits by both big and little's alike.

You can find all of my crock pot freezer meals here.

1.

Angel Pork Chops

OH.

EM.

GEE.

SO GOOD!!!  I want to try this with chicken too.

Pro Tip - I don't put in the cream cheese when I freeze it.  I make sure to leave a note on the bag that I need to add cream cheese when I put it in the crock pot.

2.

Creamy Ranch Chicken

I've never seen my husband or son clean their plates so fast.

Next time, I'm going to add in some frozen veggies about a hour before it's ready to eat.

Pro Tip - I don't freeze the sour cream.  I add that in once I put it in the crock pot.

(Dairy just doesn't freeze/thaw very well)

3.

Lemon Dump Chicken

I love to serve this over rice with steamed broccoli on the side.

4.

Salsa Chicken

No picture - but this one is two ingredients. 

1. Chicken

2. Salsa

That's it!

It's delicious in tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, etc, etc, etc.

Serve with some shredded cheese, sour cream, quac, and beans for a full (and YUMMY!) meal.

5.

This one I modified from Christina at North Carolina Charm.  She had the best crock pot hack 

(check it out here!)

Chicken and Potatoes

I freeze two or three chicken breasts with whatever marinade sounds good.  I put the frozen chicken on one size and (not frozen) potatoes on the other.

And of course I have to give a shout out to my favorite crock pot:

Hamilton Beach Programmable 5 Quart Slow Cooker

I'll never go back to 'non programmable' crock pots again!

Big Boy Room Part 2

 Part One Here

#wiggydiggy LOVES his big boy room!

The curtains are more 'cream' than I'd like, but they are so soft and block the light so well, I'm keeping them.

We still need some shelving above his bookshelf for his special keepsake items.  They are currently still on a shelf in the nursery.

I love how the closet turned out!  I'm still shopping for some baskets to fit the space better.  Also, I need to figure out what to do with his shoes.

I hung those pictures above his bed two minutes before nap time and without a measuring tape or level!  Pretty pleased with how they turned out.

This is the wall that needs his keepsake shelf.

I really wish Pottery Barn made their Madras Quilt as a duvet cover.

I'm keeping an eye on the price and I'll snag it once they have a great sale.

We hung the same curtains in the nursery and will be updating the closet the same way as well.

I need to plan a trip to Hobby Lobby soon so decorate the bare walls in there!  Haha.