Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Baby K's Gender Reveal Party

On Friday May 18th we had our gender reveal party!! It went off without a hitch!

So what's it  going to be... a lil Lex or a mini Jon?


The old wives tales are pointing to a ... _____?


Mom and Dad to be



And it's a 


BOY! 


Me and my girls with my chocolate stashes I made for the party!


And the night ended with a BIG ol' baby boy in the crib! 


Dad decided he was going to test out the crib!! Thankfully it held his 210 pound a$$! lol it was too funny not to capture. So Baby K, if Dad can sleep in the crib, then you can too! 

I'm 23 weeks tomorrow but I haven't done a photo yet, so here's last weeks photo... (I look a little haggy - okay a lot; it was late and I wanted the photo over with...) still love you Baby K! 


How far along? 23 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Not sure....but definitely growing...I don't like looking at the scale! 
Maternity clothes? nothing new on this front. 
Stretch marks? No! thankfully. I've been using Vitamin E, Bio Oil and body butter! I have noticed I may be getting that "LINE" up the belly... so far it was just a TREASURE Trail according to hubby... lol thaaannks. He says I'm growing a little man so I must have more testosterone in my body... hmmmm let's go with that theory. 
Sleep: I'm waking up more often, I always used to sleep so solid. I definitely notice my sleep is more interrupted. Is my body getting ready for night time feedings already? 
Best moment this week: Sharing the gender with our friends and family! And doing more organizing in Baby K's room!  
Have you told family and friends: Yes! And strangers :)
Miss Anything? soft cheeses!!! Okay and wine... okay and all the new drinks that come out for summer... like Coors Light Ice T! But you're worth it Baby K! I'll drink MOCKtails all summer long and LOVE every minute of it! :) 
Movement: Lots of movement! I compare it to a fish swimming around! I think I even felt hiccups for the first time this weekend! IT was the CUTEST thing!! Some movements are still smaller and then others catch me off guard they are so big! I LOVE IT! 
Food cravings: Just loving my Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream!!!!! 
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope; not any more thank goodness! 
Have you started to show yet: You bet! I still worry that some people think I'm just fat or gained a beer belly. lol 
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In, but seriously starting to pop out. the top is pushing out, its only a matter of time! 
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Feeling very happy. Also very emotional.
Looking forward to: Getting more accomplished in the nursery! We came home from our Toronto trip and my AMAZING in laws had set up the crib! AMAZING mother's day surprise. I organized the closet yesterday! It feels so good! I also ordered the bedding and some wall decor. Once the nursery is complete I will do a post dedicated to it! I can't wait! Everyone that's seen it has said how serene it feels!!!! 
Not loving: Oh the list is growing...back pain, tailbone pain, bending over pain.... the sciatic nerve PAIN! The worst so far. 

Until next week!
xo
L






Friday, May 11, 2012

Baby Products

Here are some more sweet finds I've bought! There's a mothers day promo code on each of these three sites so I got these all for FREE! Well only catch was I had to pay shipping, so still - basically FREE! :)

Car Seat Canopy from https://www.carseatcanopy.com/
This one is called "Reagan"

This is called "Elsa"

This one is called "Northern Lights"

The girl in this photo (above) lookslike Jamie Speers (B Speers lil sis)! 

20 and a half weeks at the Brotzel Wedding!

20 and a half weeks at the Brotzel Wedding!


How far along? 21 Weeks
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping great! Still feeling pretty exhausted, when I do get tired, I am out!
Best moment this week: Feeling Baby K kicking and fluttering up a storm!
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? The odd alcoholic beverage and soft cheeses!!!! I want some bri!
Movement: yes, fluttering Food cravings: Nothing in particular. But am eating a lot of ice cream!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Have you started to show yet: Yep!
Gender prediction: Boy
Labor Signs: No, thank god!
Belly Button in or out? In... for now
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy for the most part but pretty annoyed by drunked hubby & Uncle Mo these days! 
Looking forward to: Seeing our baby in 4 months!!! 
Not loving: Tail bone pain!!!! 

Thursday, May 3, 2012

20 weeks

OUR BABY!!! 
Yesterday (May 2nd) marked my 20 weeks!! HALF WAY there! Today we had an ultrasound appointment and were able to find out the gender of our little nugget!!!

We are keeping the gender a secret for 2 more weeks! We are planning a gender reveal party! I have some ideas in mind! Such as:

Cupcakes filled with the colour of icing; something like this:


OR cookies!! OR both??
Source: sugarderby.com via Lex on Pinterest


I also want everyone to "Pick a Team" so I will have something to identify Team Pink and Team Blue.




Source: tinyurl.ms via Lex on Pinterest








Finally we'll make the reveal by opening a box with the appropriate colour of balloons! Then we'll serve the treats! 

I have more ideas on my pinterest page!! Follow me! http://pinterest.com/lex_kress/ 

How far along? 20 Weeks
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping pretty good these days! 
Best moment this week: Seeing Baby K and finding out the gender!!! 
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? My energy levels!! Definitely can't do as much as I used to! 
Movement: still feeling the flutters! They are sporadic but definitely there. 
Food cravings: I'm loving frozen fruit bars! Still preferring salty over sweet - not eating much chocolate which is kind of odd for me! lol 
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Have you started to show yet: Oh yes. 
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In, but I swear it's going to pop out by the end! 
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy for the most part but pretty emotional! 
Looking forward to: Feeling baby K really give me a good kick!! 
Not loving: Heartburn, and back pain, specifically tailbone pain! I sit on a big yoga ball at work!! 


XO
L

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