Things That Make Me Happy + 13 Weeks
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I don’t think there has ever been a week where I’m like, “Oh, it’s just Friday.” I’m like WAHOO! IT’S FRIDAY, Y’ALL!
Anyway. Here are some things that make me happy this week (and my 13 week update at the bottom!):
1. I am SO excited to go have a little mini stay/vacation with this hunky man this weekend. We got a gift for Christmas to stay at a fancy, fancy inn in town and so we’re gonna dress to the nines and have a much needed date night tomorrow. I can’t wait!
2. I love my friend Emily. If you’ve read this blog before, you are no stranger to Emily. I threw her baby shower and took her maternity portraits and took her sweet family portraits all this year. So she’s been on the blog before. 🙂 But, I’d be remiss if I didn’t formally introduce her to you guys. She has a BLOG and it’s awesome.
This woman is not only BEAUTIFUL outside (I mean, look at her!) but she is beautiful inside. She inspires me so much. She lives every single day and every single moment for the Lord and I look up to her so much.
She LIVES and loves to use the gifts that God has given her and lives it all out through her blog. Seriously. She is amazing. Also, homegirl can SING. No, but for real. She can SING. Emily has PIPES.
Enough rambling, Emily blogs about her family, her husband, her gorgeous daughter Austyn, and her life. Check her out!
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3. + 4. I’m going to go ahead and use pregnancy as an excuse… but the following two images of delicious treats have been my WEAKNESS this week. Icees + S’mores Pop Tarts. Yeah. Healthy, I know.
5. 13 weeks!
Here’s my current pregnancy update:
How far along: 13 weeks!
How big is baby: A peach – 3 inches.
Weight gain: Only around a pound I think. Maybe not even. It’s hard to tell since I LOST weight in the 1st trimester.
Sleeping: It’s been better the last few days, only waking up 2 or 3 times instead of like 6 or 7 (no joke). This past weekend was AWFUL, but I’ve slowly been improving. Most likely because I’m SO tired I just crash.
Food cravings: Still salty. And Jersey Mike’s. Ohhhh Jersey Mike’s. Love those subs. (Don’t worry, I microwave the deli meat)
Food aversions: Still want nothing to do with Chick-Fil-A. My sweet tooth is also declining. I don’t want chocolate at all, and beyond the occasional lollipop, sweets make me nauseous. (Except S’more’s Pop Tarts and Icees. Weird, I know.)
Symptoms: This has been a tough week – if I’m just being real. I’m not going to go into TMI details, but I developed a few other symptoms that were, let’s say, NOT FUN to deal with. I’m slowly on the mend and praying these new symptoms are gone soon. Also still sleepy.
Doctor’s appointment: My 14 week visit is next week, but I’ve been to the doctor twice this week for the other stuff. Got to hear baby’s heartbeat which always makes me happy!
Movement: None yet. But, according to the doctor, baby likes to hang out on my right side of my belly. Weird detail, I know. But I figured it’s at least worth noting.
Names: I made the joke that I wanted to name our son Dieter (pronounced “Deetah”) if it was a boy. John said OKAY as long as we can name a girl “Dixie.” We are back to square one. Not that there’s anything wrong with the name Dixie, I’m just not a fan for my own child.
Best moment of the week: Doing some more pre-planning of the nursery. We finally decided on a gender neutral theme that isn’t green and yellow! OH MAN I AM EXCITED!
What I’m looking forward to: Doctor’s appointment next week!
What I did / Got for baby: Technically my husband did the most of it, but we pretty much have all the closets cleaned out and we are almost at that stage where we could start to prep the nursery. Baby steps, y’all (no pun intended). Oh! And we went to a BABY store for the first time! 🙂 So much fun.
What I learned this week: I mentioned last week that I am interested in doing natural labor and I’ve learned some more this week about the Bradley Method (it’s basically husband-coached birth) which I’m looking into. I’m just trying to do my research. 🙂
Prayer requests: Still needing energy. And, again, I hate being on the vague-train, but I just don’t feel comfortable going into details about this week, but let’s just say, pray that the medicine the doctors put me on help with some of these new symptoms and that all is well by next week! And of course, just continued prayer for the health and strength of the babe. YAY!
Happy Friday!
Congratulations on your pregnancy! So exciting and such a blessing!
Xo,
Rachel Ashley
http://fashionablyliving.com
Thank you so much, girl!
I really liked The Bradley Method. We are hoping to attend classes on it if there’s ever another blessing for us 🙂 As far as a natural birth, I don’t know what your hospital/birth center allows but using Essential Oils can be really helpful during birth! If you ever want any more info on that let me know. I wish I would have known about it with Titus.
i am definitely trying to do as much research as i can – i feel like there’s so much information out there it’s almost overwhelming!
I hope you start feeling better soon and that your meds work well!!! You are such a beautiful momma! And I LOVE s’mores pop tarts!
thank you so much, niki!
Have fun on your staycation! And I hope you start to feel better soon!
~Jessica
thank you so much, jessica!
Saying prayers for you and sweet baby!! And your food cravings are cracking me up! All I wanted when I was pregnant was rice krispie treats!! LOL! Have so much fun tomorrow night!
thank you so much, shanna! you are awesome.
You are glowing! Absolutely gorgeous…
XO
AnnaElizabeth
annaelizabethlifestyle.blogspot.com
thank you so much, annaelizabeth!
Enjoy your staycation Molly! You are so prepared with the getting the nursery ready! I remember the 1st time I went to Babies R Us – that place freaked me out …I did not know there were so many gadget for such the little bundle of joy.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
thank you so much, alice!!
Oh my gosh ! I just discovered through this post that you’re expecting ! That’s sooo cool ! Congratulations ! You sure are a gorgeous preggo ! Lovely little bump…
BTW, i’ve been reading your blog since 2 months or so and I love your style ! Keep on the good work !
Blessings from France
Marie
http://lescrapdemarie.blogspot.fr/
aww thank you so much, marie!! you are so sweet!!
Several things: First and foremost- praying for you! Next, the pic of you and your husband is great- you look so gorgeous! How fun to stay at a place in your town. I recently did a walking tour of the town I live in and it was full of “oh my gosh I never knew that was here!” Love it! Third…your baby bump is just too precious! 🙂
aww thank you so much, rebecca!
I loved reading through your preggers updates, haha. Have fun this weekend, man I wish I could go on a mini vacay!
aw yay! thank you so much, vanessa!
S’mores poptarts are the best! Love hearing your pregnancy updates and hope all goes well this upcoming week!
SO good!! thank you so much, alissa!
You two look adorable in that picture, you even have matching plaid shirts! Have so much fun relaxing and enjoying your mini vacation!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
ahahah thank you so much, yi-chia!
awww…your 13 week update is a great round up. You are such a beautiful lady! =)
xo,
nancy
thank you so much, nancy!
Enjoy the little staycation, Molly! I hope you start feeling better and the meds work!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
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thank you so much, sharon!
Awwww! Sounds like you guys are going to have an amazing date!!!!!! Enjoy it! Also… I am obsessed with Smores Pop Tarts!
thank you so much, rachel!
I hope you have a wonderful date night with your hubby!
thank you so much, lauren!
Stay-cations are the best! Sometimes they’re the most relaxing, simply because you don’t have to worry about the extra travel, etc and you can just enjoy yourself. Happy weekend, Molly! xo
thank you so much, alyssa!
Have fun on your mini vacay friend, you really need some relaxation 🙂 praying that those meds kick in for ya!!
Brooke @ what2wear
<3 you!
Praying you get to feeling better very soon girl!! And I can’t wait to see the nursery!! Will there be any baby ramseys in there?! You better believe I have my eye out for the cutest Tarheel outfit ever for this little babe! 🙂
thank you so much, mia! haha oh you KNOW we gotta have some tar heel stuff in there!
Molly,
Be prepared…everyone who has ever given birth is going to feel free to share their birth stories, horrors and advice for the next 28 weeks!! That being said, here is mine! Read “the Birth Book” by The Sears’. Best info I ever read.
hahahah too late! it’s already happening. people LOVE sharing that stuff! LOL!
Man I haven’t had an Icee in forever! I hope you feel bunches better real quick!!!! Enjoy your weekend vacation.
thank you so much, meagan!
I love the bradley method and natural birth is amazing! I have lots of recs about it and advice if you want it : ) The exercises to help prepare of some of the other suggestions during labor really helped! I read 11 childbirth books before Avery because I am crazy but happy to share them with you!! I will be praying that all of your other symptoms are taken care of. Love you! Let me know if you want to talk or if there is anything I can do to help!
thank you SO much, ash! i know i will have 100000 questions for you!
First of all, congratulations! Pregnancy is such an amazing time. I was lucky enough to really enjoy mine and feel wistful whenever I see a pregnant lady.
I really recommend reading Hypnobirthing. My husband and I both read it in preparation for a med free labor. (Unfortunately it didn’t happen for us because my labor was so so long- over 40 hours from water breaking to Linus’ arrival, but I did avoid an epidural.) The book was really interesting and helpful to both of us. It makes a big to-do of not using any other methods because it contaminates you or something, but I say that’s poppycock 😉 Arm yourself with information. Be prepared for you and your husband to advocate for you and be prepared to change plan if need be.
Good luck!
thank you so much, meg!! 🙂 and thank you so much for the recommendation! it helps to get as much information as possible.
Can’t wait to check out Emily’s blog 🙂 and I’m so happy you guys get a night out- enjoy! Hang in there, it really does get better in the 2nd trimester!
she is the sweetest. thank you so much, beth!
The other day I was thinking about how all I wanted was poptarts and I don’t know if I’ve ever even bought them before but plan on it!! We went to the baby store last weekend too – it was SO fun!! a little overwhelming but SO fun!! and I’m impressed you’re already cleaning out closets and getting ready – we haven’t done a thing!!
yeah i was SO overwhelmed in the store – i don’t even know where to start!!
Praying for you girl. And the icee thing is cracking me up because my sister has been craving those too. What is it I wonder?? So happy for the two of you. Have fun this weekend.
thank you so much, elise!! 🙂
I am going to check out Emily! I hope you and your little peach have a great weekend 🙂
XO
Pearls & Paws
thank you so much, heather!
Molly, I miss you beautiful friend, and could not be more excited for you and your hubby on your new addition to your family. Aaahahhhh congrats!!!! I’m so behind on blogging right now, but I’ll definitely be tuning in frequently to hear about EVERYTHING!
aww bonnie thank you SO MUCH!!!
Pre-planning for the nursery is very exciting. I think all mothers do.
It’s something very special to most parents because it’s a place for your precious little one.
I am excited to know your plans for the nursery.
Good Luck
thank you so much, maris!