Week 19 Pregnancy Update
The Bump - Gender- Neal thinks we’re having a girl while I think we’re having a boy. We’ll see in ONE week! YAY!! Movement- Nothing lately! I thought I was feeling flutters a few weeks ago, but nothing...
View ArticleWIAW: Back to the Grind
I love going on vacation, even if it’s a short one, but I also enjoy getting back to the grind. Whether it’s sleeping in my own bed, eating foods from home, or tackling my to do list, I usually enjoy...
View ArticleGender Guess Giveaway
I am BEYOND excited to find out what we’re having next week! I know there’s always a chance we won’t be able to determine the gender at the anatomy scan, but I’m hoping the baby cooperates and...
View ArticleWeekend Recap
As much as I love the fall, there’s nothing better than a beautiful spring weekend after a long winter. I kicked off the long weekend Friday morning with a fabulous workout at the gym. I did 30 minutes...
View ArticleWeight Loss: Does It Really Ever End?
A few years ago, I decided to do Jillian Michaels’ Body Revolution program leading up to my wedding. My goal was to lose a bit more weight before my wedding and to further develop my muscles. As I...
View ArticleWeek 20 Pregnancy Update
The Bump Gender – Neal thinks we’re having a girl and I just don’t know anymore… thankfully we find out this morning!!! Movement – I honestly have no idea. Yesterday I felt a few “bubbles” if you...
View ArticleA Bouncing Baby …
Yesterday was an absolutely perfect and emotional day! Bright and early, Neal and I headed to my OBGYN for our 20 week appointment and anatomy scan. For months I’ve gone back and forth about what I...
View ArticleCurrently: April 2014
Y’all seriously know how to make a girl feel encouraged!! Thank y’all so much for the warm wishes and congratulations!! Neal and I are really excited to be pregnant with a girl and are just letting it...
View ArticleTips for Shopping at a Just Between Friends Consignment Sale
This weekend I attended my first Just Between Friends consignment sale. At the sale you’ll find LOTS of clothing for boys, girls, and expecting mothers, gadgets, toys, bedding, books, and other odds...
View ArticlePacking It In
This was a really great weekend! Though I didn’t have much on the agenda, I somehow managed to pack a ton into the weekend. It all started Friday afternoon with a long drive out to Haymarket, VA to...
View ArticleGrocery Shopping These Days
Don’t miss my posts from the weekend! Check out my tips from consignment shopping and my weekend recap. Some days I really miss my single days when grocery shopping was so much easier! Not only was I...
View ArticleWeek 21 Pregnancy Update
The Bump Gender – It’s a girl! I still can’t believe it, but it’ll soak in I’m sure. Movement – None that I can feel. I’m honestly a little sad that I haven’t felt anything yet. I know she’ll be...
View ArticleWIAW: Food Boredom
I’ve dealt with food boredom before but my pregnancy has taken it to a new level. Some days I seriously have no idea what I’m hungry for but I know that if I wait to figure it out I’ll start to feel...
View ArticleMay 2014 Goals
I haven’t created monthly goals in quite a while and though my goals this month won’t focus on weight loss, I feel like setting goals would be helpful as I move into my 6th month of my pregnancy. My...
View ArticleDo Your Workouts Make You Confident?
Yesterday morning I headed to the gym for an early morning weight lifting session before work. As I walked into the all male filled weight room, a confidence came over me that I only find in certain...
View ArticlePregnancy Week 22 Eats
Sunday, April 27 (20 weeks, 6 days) Coffee – Tall blonde roast with half and half Breakfast – 1 piece of homemade ham, onion, and cheese quiche Lunch – Butter lettuce, ken’s honey mustard, and croutons...
View ArticleGrocery Shopping and Weekly Plan
In case you missed it, yesterday I shared all of last week’s eats! I’ve really enjoyed tracking my eats lately and being able to look back on days and how I’ve felt. Looking back on my week has helped...
View ArticleWeek 22 Pregnancy Update
The Bump Gender – We’re having a girl! Movement – Nothing I can really put my finger on. I think I felt a legit kick early one morning last week but I haven’t felt anything since. I really think...
View ArticleLife Is Just a Series of Slip-Ups
You’d think that after a lifetime of dieting I’d realize that life is just a series of slip-ups, but for whatever reason I’ve never seen slip-ups for what they are. Instead of recognizing that they...
View ArticleNesting Round 1
Neal and I had an absolutely wonderful weekend last weekend! Though we had a few plans on our calendar I made it my mission to get a few things done off my “pre-baby to do list”. It started off...
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