Monday, December 5, 2011

6 months + 5 days

I can't believe I have hit and surpassed the six month mark.  I think this will be my one and only winter that actually goes quickly, time seems to be flying! 

I feel huge...my stomach seems to have grown in epic proportions within the last three weeks.  Ha!  Luckily I had just a small(ish) three pound weight gain at my appointment (seems like a lot but I was happy considering being on vacation for a week eating whatever and however much I wanted).  My doctor said most of his patients gain a whopping ten pounds from the 5 to 6 month appointment, so that made me feel better. 

I'm still feeling great...not sleeping as comfortably but feeling good.  I guess my only complaint is I am so pre-occupied I am behind with just about everything, like Christmas for example, if only I could skip the shopping and preparations this year.  Me skip shopping?  That is nuts.  Luckily my boys are completely donezo.  Putting up the tree and even getting the cards ordered seemed like the biggest chore...I need some Christmas spirit fast!


I'd much rather focus on getting ready for the little baby doll to arrive.  My bestie Melissa let me ransack her little Miss Quinn's stash of clothes and I have the cutest little outfits and about a dozen pairs of shoes for next spring/summer.  I've also started buying things I love...like this darling spring dress with a pair of red little ballet slippers.  Love the navy stripes and floral, love! 

I think I have finally settled on the nursery too.  When searching inspiration ideas I kept coming back to this tranquille gray vibe from Pinterest.  I love how serene it is. 


I came across this and think I am going to get the bumper and skirt and do a pink sheet and maybe switch out the ties with pink grosgrain ribbon.  I am so loving the dots and the stripes combo.  It is so simple and clean...and Rob loves it too.
 

The bottom half of the walls beneath the chair rail will be pink and I will tie in more pink/gray/white accents around the room.  I'm still dying over this little dresser light and think it will be perfect!! 

 The plan is to move Noah to the guest room during Christmas break then I will get started on the nursery.  I can hardly wait!!

18 comments:

Brandi said...

U look great preggers!!!!!! Pinterest is the best!!

Val said...

Aww, look at how adorable you are!! I love of of the girlie goodies.

Ashley said...

You look precious!! Loving your ideas for the nursery. It's going to turn out great!

marie said...

It seems weird but Grey is my favorite color. I love how calm it looks and it goes so well with the pink.

I can totally picture baby girl in that dress and red Mary Jane's. All little girls need red shoes.

You look fabulous and I am so glad you've picked up my phrase, tis the season!

Perschon Family said...

You look beautiful as always~! And I can't wait to see how the nursery comes together! It is going to look AWESOME! Glad you had a fun Thanksgiving too!!

MeganDan said...

Seriously... You are a babe! And your little Miss is so lucky to come into such a great family. I am so excited for you.

James, Cameo, Jacob, and Eli said...

You look amazing! You look like a maternity model!! That nursery is going to be gorgeous - it definitely gives off the tranquil vibe - exactly what you need for a baby! Good luck with all the preparations.

Miranda said...

You look fantastic...so vibrant and glowy!

I love love love the gray and pink, especially the polka dots.

mckay k said...
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amy k said...

You are definitely one of those girls that looks so cute when pregnant! (And I love your boots!) Your nursery pickings are great too. I like the gray and pink idea.

Stefanie Eskander said...

Boy, do I ever feel like a dolt.... I didn't know you had a blog! (Actually I think I remember Rob's Dad telling us about it, but I figured it was a private family blog). Yours rocks!!!!! Can't wait to read more!

Julie @ The Smitten Mintons said...

That nursery scheme is GORGEOUS. I love the grey and pink together. So subtle and feminine! And I must say, you are an adorable pregnant lady :) You're so tiny!

Kristy said...

You look ADORABLE!!!!! I was SO SO uncomfortable when I was pregnant with Lexie that we went and bought a huge, comfy, new king sized bed in my 8th month!!! SO worth it!!!!

LOVE pink and gray.....I mean, just look at my blog...lol.

henning love said...

you are soo adorable lauren!! i love that orange on you and those booties, so cute! and i love the nursery ideas :-) cant wait to see the finished product

Hannah {Culture Connoisseur} said...

WOW! You look great! That little baby is just a coming along. So happy for you.

Megan said...

How freaking HOT are you pregnant?! I'm so stinkin jealous you are so cute! And I am in LOVE with that bedding. It will be so cute! I'm so excited for you Laura!

Sharstin said...

Aw, you look so cute!!! Girls are trouble, oh my!! Love that polka dot bumper!!

Shar said...

SO excited for you! You look great!

We need to get together and go girl shopping! Look out, mall!