gotta have ruffles

For our little girl's nursery, I don't want something too cutesy. No little baby animals, Disney characters, things of that nature. Its just not my style.

We originally painted the walls gray, and hung a fabulous chandelier when the room was going to be mine. Thank goodness like I said, the chandelier can stay! I think I want to leave the walls gray, and then incorporate yellow, white and a little bit of hot pink into the room.


All little girls need some ruffles in their life right? So I am thinking these curtains from Urban Outfitters might be necessary. What do you think?

the chandelier stays...

The votes were close, and we almost didn't get to see the goods, but...


We are so incredibly excited. This morning I was just sure it was going to be a boy, so when the tech finally said 'she's a girl!' I asked her multiple times if she was sure. I believe her, and she printed me a picture so I can check multiple times if I need to, but I can't believe I'm going to have a daughter!!

Our baby girl has already snagged a couple of cute sale items from the BabyGap. (Sorry for the horrible phone picture!)


Now I can't wait to start decorating the nursery!!!!

soft and subtle

The rug that I ordered for the living room early in September finally arrived on Friday!! We decided since there was so much color in that area of the room already, that something a little more subtle would be perfect. So we ended up with this fun brown number.


It is the greco rug from Home Decorators. I like that it adds some more texture, and another soft spot for feet to land amongst all of the hardwoods.

bump check: 18 weeks

So I've gone from almost nothing to huge in like three weeks. I'm not even halfway through my pregnancy (almost though!). I am pretty sure I am going to be the goodyear blimp.

Baby is now the size of a sweet potato, 5.6 inches and 6.7 ounces. The baby has become amazingly mobile, passing the hours yawning, hiccuping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking and swallowing. And the baby is finally big enough that I should (my fingers are crossed!!) be able to feel the movements soon.

How far along: 18 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 0 pounds

Maternity clothes: I love my elastic pants.

Stretch marks?: nope

Sleep: tummy sleeping is starting to be more difficult

Best moment this week: it was a mildly uneventful week

Movement: still nothing :o(

Food cravings: bagels

Gender: now I'm sure its a boy...

What I miss: margaritas

Milestones: another week down!

Make sure you check back Tuesday evening to find out boy or girl!

laugh it up

I am posting this mildly embarrassing photo for your own personal entertainment. This is one of my work shirts... I swear I wore it last week with no problem. I mean it has always been a little short, and I've always worn a tank top under it... but this morning I was getting ready to walk out the door and realized crap...

... it had gone beyond short. My belly button was right at the line where the blue shirt ends and my tank started. Good news, the HR girl said she would trade me any company issued shirts for larger ones.

And my bump is still tiny!!! Oh man...

i want these...

right about, oh, now. If someone wants to bake these delicious brownies and bring me some I would be ever so grateful. I found this recipe here at allrecipes.com, and it turns out some of the most amazing brownies I've ever had.

Seriously, try them. They really are the bomb. (Click the link, you'll understand!)

one week!!!!

We are at one week and counting until we find out if Baby J will be a mini Chris or a mini Ashley :o).  I can't even begin to describe how anxious and excited I am.

Originally we all thought I was going to have a boy.  Now I'm starting to lean towards a girl (maybe because I am love with all the little girl clothes an nursery decor :o).  Of course either way I will be happy, and just thrilled to know, but if there happens to be a little girl in there I will be over the moon!

So what do you think?  Participate in my poll and we will see who is right!