A Few Pregnancy Must-Haves

1 :: Be Maternity BeBand - This is helping me expand my pre-pregnancy wardrobe as long as possible. {Although, I did finally buy my first official pair of maternity pants this weekend.} 

2 :: Clarisonic Mia 2 - I’ve been using this brush for almost a year and it has changed the way I care for my face, especially now with all this lovely pregnancy acne. 

3 :: Bio-Oil moisturizing oil - I’m new to this product but from what I can tell, this is God’s oil. I love the way it makes my skin feel and it actually stops all this pregnancy itching {hopefully, it will help prevent too many stretch marks as well}. 

4 :: Sinus Rinse kit - I’ve been sounding like a pug having an allergy attack every time I wake up in the morning. This helps soothe all the congestion symptoms. Oh hormones. 

5 :: Oversized knit sweater from Old Navy - Hello cozy goodness. This is just an all-around perfect Fall wardrobe essential. 

6 :: Reusable Water Bottle - It is so important to stay hydrated during pregnancy. I absolutely love my cute and sporty Klean Kanteen bottle. 

What are your pregnancy essentials?

Butterflies

Okay folks, I think it finally happened! I felt my little perfect bump move! *clouds parting, angels singing*

The past week or so I’ve been sitting each evening in silence trying to feel something. I haven’t really been certain of the little bubbles and what not I’ve been feeling. But yesterday morning, I was doing a really complicated filling for my patient and of course I was focusing on my work but then I felt this wave of butterflies. I sat bolt upright and was sure that was something real! 

I went to dinner with my good friend last night and I kept feeling these little butterflies and then this morning I felt them again. Now I’m certain that I really felt something. I described the feeling to my mom and she said, “yup, that’s your baby!”

It’s surreal, beautiful, amazing, and perfect.

Pregnancy Belly {Months 1-4}

It’s been a wonderful weekend so far. On Friday, Paul and I went to our favorite little spot and had some yummy Vietnamese food. We also took a late night drive to Krispy Kreme while dropping off our friend at the airport. YUM! Yesterday, we saw Thor: The Dark World. It was fantastic! I really love all the Marvel comic movies. I get so excited when they release new ones {nerd party!}. We then shopped around downtown and I got to check one thing off my end-of-the-year bucket list. I found the perfect oversized cozy sweater! :] Saturday night, we spent the evening at our friends Natalie and Josh’s place. We cooked dinner, played cranium, and talked all night. When we finally made it home, it was already almost 1 AM! Time flies when you’re in great company. 

Today, Paul and I are going to have dinner and then have a movie night at home.

I also thought I’d share a few pregnancy belly photos! I really don’t think I’m showing yet. I’ve always had a lower belly pooch so now I’m just waiting for a substantial bump to pop out! Paul thinks he sees changes, but I’m not so sure yet haha. I’m looking forward to the little flutters that should be coming any day now {but could still be a month away}! Paul and I have also been spending a lot of time talking to the baby and I spend a lot of time singing to him/her. My heart is so full of love right now I can’t even contain it! 

Happy Veteran’s day everyone. My deepest and sincerest thanks to the brave men and women who selflessly serve our country - past, present, and future. We are free because of you.

Pregnancy Is Kind Of Weird {4 months!}

Today’s post is a little random. Basically I have a bunch of stuff on my mind and my thoughts are jumping around all over the place. I’ve attributed this mind jumble to the fact that pregnancy is just weird {and stinkin’ beautiful}. 

Why pregnancy is just plain weird:

1 // Today marks 4 months! Holy chocolate starfish batman! I’m simultaneously wondering where the first 4 months went while also wondering when I can hold my precious baby. I want this pregnancy to slow down and speed up at the same time - oy vey. 

2 // I totally forgot to plan for Halloween. I LOVE dressing up for Halloween but this year, costume planning totally slipped through my fingers. Lame-sauce. It’s not just that I kept putting it off - I really just forgot. Pregnancy brain is a real thing I guess. 

3 // I go from weeping to elated to angry to calm in a span of 5 minutes. What prompted this whirlwind of emotions do you ask? Usually, a commercial for insurance. *Face palm* Poor husband of mine…

4 // I get a little angry when people ask me, “How is the baby doing?”. I think to myself, why not ask how the bloated future mom is doing, huh punk??!??! {completely irrational response, I know}. Instead, I say with a smile, “great, I think!” Damn hormones making me cray-cray. 

5 // On a happier note, I never thought that I could love something this much. I liken it to faith in God. You can’t see this little thing, but your heart swells with complete and mesmerizing awe. 

6 // I really cannot wait until I feel this little thing moving! It’s the first time I’ve ever said to someone, “kick me gosh darn it!" 

7 // Along the same lines, I am really looking forward to having a little bump. {But of course, crazy emotions rear its ugly head again so I also don’t want to look fat haha}. 

Hey you’re kind of wonderful. {This was our little one at 3 months}

This is the weirdest and greatest thing I’ve experienced thus far. I thank God for my supportive and patient husband {without whom I would probably be curled up in a corner in the fetal position sobbing after watching a cheerios commercial}. 

All you moms out there, how do you deal with the emotional and hormonal roller coaster? What are your pregnancy is weird stories?

Links I Love {v.3} Baby Edition!

Happy Friday lovely, happy people!

Today I am sharing with you the Links I Love - Baby Edition! Throughout my first trimester, I had a secret Babies Pinterest board. This is my first pregnancy so, of course, I turned to all the awesome moms out there who have shared their pregnancy and baby advice. Where would I be without you rockstar moms?! 

1 & 2 // HARRY POTTER baby everything! Enough said.

3 // Paul and I live in a small San Francisco apartment, so Nicole’s Minimalist Baby Guide was just what I needed to read!

4 // THANK YOU Lisa. Her 50 Things To Know Before Having A Baby is a wonderfully comprehensive list for a neurotic like me. 

5 & 6 // This Baby Proofing Your Marriage series of 10 things new parents should know about the other parent is absolutely wonderful. It’s simple, sweet, and honest. I will be printing these lists out and taping them to our fridge. 

7 // This is my absolute favorite week-by-week pregnancy guide. Amalah is hilarious. Seriously just check it out even if you aren’t pregnant. I look forward to reading it every week.

This has been such an amazing experience so far. I look forward to each day’s changes and adventures. I am looking forward to having a little bump and feeling my sweet baby move.

P.S. My dad is here visiting, yay!