5 Years

Justin,

After 7 years together, 5 of those married, I still can't believe that our adventures are only starting!  I can't wait to see what is in store for us in the future.  I love you. 

I love him :)

Our wedding!  Yes, it was in a Courthouse (it's both our second marriage)

Vow renewal

He's my happy.

Our 5 year wine bottle will have to wait a few months.  We can't wait to celebrate 5 years AND two babies this May!!

Friday Five - Maternity Faves

 As any pregnant woman knows, being comfortable is paramount when you're growing another human.

Granted, this is only the second time I've worn maternity clothes, I've found myself turning to a few favorites over and over again.

1.
Legging Collection:

Loft Ponte Leggings

I love the ones I bought in 2014 more than my most current pair.  However they are still BEYOND comfortable.  They also hit my three requirements:

1. Thick enough to 'act like pants'

2. Over the bump band (I love the support)

3. Looks brand new after getting washed weekly.  Sometimes bi-weekly.

Ingrid and Isabel Active Legging

I needed workout pants, and I love that these can double as regular leggings too.  They also hit my three requirements.  As much as I LOVE the crossover panel, I do not love the zipper ankles.

2.
Designer Jeans
I bought mine from Poshmark (because I'm all about a deal)
I found these AG Skinny Jeans and they fit 100 times better than the jeans I picked up from Old Navy and Target my first pregnancy.

I love these jeans so much.  They wash amazingly well and are so flattering!

3.

Gap Maternity Pure Body T Shirt

I have one in white and one in black and wear each every week.  A basic long sleeve T Shirt is a staple for every wardrobe and I love these the best.  I have a long torso, so the extra length is truly appreciated by this mama!

4.

Capes, Ponchos, and Ruana's

I love this one from Nordstrom. It's SO SOFT!  I've picked up a few others from Amazon, Target, and TJMaxx as well.  They are so versatile and such a fun alternate to cardigan's.

5.

Burt's Bee's Mama Bee Belly Butter

It's a mouthful to say, but so so heavenly.

Between the Montana dry air and growing bump, I love nothing more than using this lotion in the morning and still feeling hydrated come 5 o'clock.

P.S.  No stretch marks are a pretty sweet bonus :)

Linking up!

23 Weeks

 

How far along:  23 weeks

Baby size:  size of a grapefruit

Baby's progress:  facial features are filling out

Weight gain:   5-7 pounds.  Even while sick I feel like I ate my weight in ice cream this past weekend.

Stretch marks:  None

Sleep: With #wiggydiggy sick, I've been up a few times every night all week.

Gender: Coming to a hospital near us this May!

Movement:  Pretty consistent kicks/hits throughout the day. 

Best moment this week: Naps, naps and more naps!

Looking forward to:  It's BIRTHDAY MONTH!  Bring on the cake all.month.long.

Food cravings:  No cravings.  I am eating now, but it's never a whole lot.  I'm getting full very quickly.

Though, I want ice cream every night - Haagen=Dazs Java Chip please and thank you.

Belly Button - In or Out:  Flat.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Cooking meat.

Wedding Rings - On or Off:  On.

Labor signs: Nope

What I miss:  Sleeping on my stomach

Symptoms: Growing pains (round ligament pain), potty breaks

Workouts: Nothing really this week, but I have big plans to hit the gym every day at lunch this week.

Things that suck:  Sick while pregnant.  The W.O.R.S.T.

Things that don't suck:  Spending 4 days in bed with my baby boy.  Even though he was sick, it was so nice to cuddle and nap with my little bug.

23 weeks with #wiggydiggy
(holy crap I was blonde!)