16 Weeks...Maternity Pants!

I took advantage of tax free weekend and went shopping at Macy’s.  I had to laugh because their maternity section was hidden in a corner surrounded by all the kids clothes.  I am thrilled because I found not one but two pairs of maternity pants that fit well and don't even need hemmed!!!  The one pair is so insanely soft and comfortable I might just have to wear them forever.  So although I don't need to wear them quite yet I know the cooler fall weather is fast approaching.  And now I won't be stressed out trying to find pants that fit last minute.  I will probably be thankful for jeans weather because the shorts are getting awfully snug (I change into yoga pants or comfy shorts as soon as I get home from work...I guess I get spoiled being in scrubs all day).  I also grabbed a couple tops since it was buy 3 maternity items, get 1 free :)

My Grandpa and Lil came into town on Saturday.  It was their first chance to see our new home in Dublin.   It was a beautiful afternoon and we spent a good part of the day sitting outside on the deck catching up.  Grandpa also brought me a lil teddy bear he had at home that Grandma had crocheted clothes for.  It’s really sad Grandma won’t be around to meet her new great grandbaby.  But we are thankful to have one Great Grandparent around.  Grandpa also treated us to a belated birthday dinner at Local Roots.

That evening our friends Alison, Brian, Ashley, and Greg came over for a fire, drinks, and smores.   Ashley (who is due in October and has the cutest baby bump ever!!) and I couldn’t partake in drinks, but we of course enjoyed the smores.  Joe and I are really excited because Ashley and Greg are not finding out what they are having.  We love everyone's baby gender surprises as much as our own.  Alison and Brian somehow had not been over our house yet and brought us a housewarming bottle of champagne (we’ll enjoy that later!!).  They also brought a really sweet card and our first outfit for Baby Lude.  It's a 6 month outfit and so tiny! Hard to believe baby will be even smaller when we bring them home!  Even harder to believe our little one will be wearing this outfit by next summer.  Time will fly.

Little giraffes...so incredibly cute!

Joe (along with his awesome assistant!) has been working on the crown molding in the nursery.  Everything is coming together slowly but surely.  Oh and Daddy even got baby their first toothbrush today when he went to the dentist, isn't it cute?!

Sorry Baby Lude...I will probably make you pose for cheesy pictures like this too one day.

Joe also informed me that today is 6 months to the day since I worked my last day in Asheville and was driving HOME to O-H-I-O (not to mention trying to beat the snowstorm that was coming!).   What a busy and wonderful 6 months it has been.  Looking forward to the next 6 months even more!

Baby is the Size of an Avocado

New for baby this week? Growing hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows.  Muscles are getting stronger. 
Stretch marks?  No.  Although I have days I definitely feel like I am being stretched out.  Yesterday during my case at work I am convinced the baby decided they wanted more room to grow and were pushing all four limbs out in every direction to make that happen haha.
Sleep? I sleep a ton and love every minute :)  I figure I better enjoy it while I can.
Best moment this week? Finding some awesome maternity pants!
Movement? No although they say anytime between now and 20ish weeks I should feel something.  First time pregnancy means I probably won't feel baby as soon even though I am small. 
Food cravings? Carbs!  Pizza and spaghetti. Arby's was a must have after yoga today (horsey sauce and curly fries...yum!)
Anything making you queasy or sick? I made chicken tacos and was not feeling it at all.  I ate them, but really didn't want them.  This has been one of very few food aversions I have experienced.
Have you started to show yet? A growing bump.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time?  Happy, pregnancy has been treating me well.  Not so happy I am starting to get a lil acne...oh the joys of hormones, am I 16 again?!
Looking forward to?  Going to the Lude Family Reunion this weekend.  Will be meeting some relatives from Joe's Dad's side.