Home Goods is a dangerous place for a expecting mother that is trying not to spend money. 

I saw these:



Which was way cheaper anyways... I got the butterflies at Michaels and I think they were $5 for a pack of 10 and the foam board was $2.50. I can't wait to find frames for them and put them in the nursery!

ps. The butterfly wings are made of dyed feathers with glitter... How fun is that instead of creepy dead insects?

This weekend was awesome...

Michael and I were debating on weather or not to do the 3-D Ultra sound.... Finally I told him that I really really wanted to do it.... All I can say is that I'm so glad we did. I can't believe how real she is to us now... She has always been real, but seeing her was just an amazing experience! Seeing her face was just awesome. I really can't describe it better than that...








She is a mini-me! Hahaha! I don't know why but I totally didn't expect that. I was thinking a girl version of Mikey-man. (I have had 2 dreams that Izzy looked like Michael's little sister, Emma.) Now we really can't wait til she is here!

This has changed my world...


My friend found them at target right by the Children's Vitamins. I just wish I had known about them back in my first trimester....

How far along: 28 weeks and 5 days(7 months)  -  11 weeks and 2 days(79 Days) TO GO!

Total weight gain/loss: So last update I gained 7 lbs in a month - which to me is just pure crazyness. BUT since my last update I have only gained 1pound. (1pound in 2 weeks) I'm still gaining!


Maternity clothes: I have gotten sick of wearing the same 2 pairs of pants. Don't get me wrong I think maternity jeans are the shizz, but a girl needs variety in life... ya know!? I have two comfy skirts I got on sale at Old Navy that I'm pretty sure I would have died without. They are so comfy, and luckily Vegas winter's are tolerable in a cotton skirt. (Stop Reading Here. TMI Ahead) I have noticed that even with my bras on the loosest hooks they are still pretty tight. The under-wire digs into my ribs and by the end of the day my poor ribs (that have disappeared all together) are sore. Michael says to go buy a bigger size, but for some reason I can't bring myself to do so... Sports bras? What do you "talented" women do when you are just sick and tired of your "talent"? (boobs are so over-rated...)

Stretch marks: With the way I look, I am actually surprised I don't have more stretch marks... (I'm not complaining about the weight gain here) I'm just amazed at how your body makes room and handles they way a pregnant woman grows. Not to gross you people out, but I have noticed extra skin (not that its hanging off of me, er anything) right at my ribs. It really isn't noticeable with clothes on.... please don't look at me weird next time you see me....

Sleep: Ok, so my sweet husband found a "Wedge Pillow" (you wedge it between the bed and your tummy when sleeping on your side) Let me tell you guys... It has changed my sleeping life. My sciatic pains are almost completely gone! I almost sleep thru the whole night now. It really is a great invention... I have also been getting Acid Reflux at night. For a while I didn't really know what it was, I had to ask Mikey-man what it was... We went and got some Tums Smoothies (which are pretty much candy) and now whenever I feel it coming on I gladly take two...

Dreams: No dreams lately...

Best Moment this week: I'm not gonna lie. Monday was pretty awesome. It was a holiday and I didn't have to work. We finally found out that Shayla is having a girl! This makes me VERY happy! Izzy will not be the only girl in the family! AND they will be the same age AND they will live down the street... Izzy will have a built in best friend! Yay for cousins!

Movement: All the time. Sometimes I look down and see her move... Its rare, and people probably think I'm weird when I stop whatever I'm doing and look down... Hahaha...
 
Food cravings: Not a whole lot... Shayla made a Chicken Chili that I'm still thinking about... It's definitely my new favorite food for sure...

Aversions: I have actually had beans lately and they have not made me want to gag. (I still don't really dare with re-fried beans tho...)

Gender: GIRL! Shayla is having a girl too! She is due 3 months after me and they are gonna be best friends and cousins! I really can't wait til Izzy is here, but now I really really can't wait til both are here.. Shayla and I wonder if they are gonna look a lot alike... Crissy and Michael get mistaken for each other ALL the time and some crazy lady mistook Shayla and I as sisters once... (I'm sure the lady was cross-eyed er something) Shayla was offended and I was complimented ;) Hahaha JK JK... Anyways it will be interesting to see!


What I miss: The whole Acid Reflux is kinda annoying at 2am... But I have never had it before so I can't say if I have it bad or not. So no complaining there... Umm.. Socks are really hard/almost impossible to put on... and my toes really could use some new polish... Bending over without grunting would be nice (haha) It would definitely make doing the laundry easier...

Milestones: Can we say 7-FREAKING-MONTHS! I'm finally in my third trimester! I can't believe she will be here in 3 months. Its just really crazy to think. Oh, I am so excited! I love walking into Izzy's room and just thinking, "Aww..." Yes it still needs to be done, its not finished, but if I left it the way it is, I would still love it. Just having a crib and baby bedding with cute sock-monkeys just makes me melt...

Extra: I am proud to say that my belly-button is still an inny. I don't know how it still is, but it is... There is probably something I'm forgetting, cause that is all I do these days...(forgetting things)

Sadly this is what has been on my mind recently.....


Any one else find themselves wishing it was Monday?


ps. Shayla is totally to blame for this.... and maybe Michelle from Utah (Drama, drama, drama...)

 They had to stand like that for over 2 hours... No Gracias...

 After the ceremony we got to give hugs and say our farewells...
 Hopefully this next year will go by fast! Love you Telly!

How far along: 26 weeks and 4 days(6 1/2 months)/13 weeks and 3 days(95 Days) TO GO!

Total weight gain/loss: At my Doctor's Apt on Friday I weighed a whopping 157! That is 7 pounds in one month! Good thing I'm pregnant otherwise I think I would be extremely depressed...


Maternity clothes: I have stolen one of Michael's shirts (above) as my own. I LOVE it. I have been washing it and wearing it lot... Its comfy and it still shows my belly, but its not TIGHT-tight...

Stretch marks: Just the one on my hip. It hasn't grown or gotten ugly...yet....

Sleep: I love sleep! Maybe it has just been the Holidays that have been wearing me out, but I have been way tired when I fall into bed... (Don't get me wrong I am very thankful for the Holidays keeping me busy) (I forgot how much fun my family is)

Dreams: I haven't really had any dreams that I can remember lately... But if I have any, I will definitely post them...

Best Moment this week: Saturday! It was my 26th Birthday! My WHOLE family got together and went and watched True Grit (its a re-make of a John Wayne movie, so you all know I have seen it... My dad is a HUGE John Wayne fan) Then it was off to a Buffet. Which was completely yummy... Then SUNDAY Robin had her baby! So it was like the best 24 hours a little sister could have! Jett is seriously so cute. He has a sweet little cry that just makes you go aw... and then he settles right down! Its like a "I don't want to cry, but I have to at the moment..." Robin is doing amazing! She is my hero... I will let her blog about her amazing story...

Movement: Yes. This morning there was a first. Izzy kicked both my sides at the same time. Like she was doing a Superman inside me with feet to my right and hands to my left. It happened just as Michael was getting home so maybe she heard him say hi and she wanted to say hi too...
 
Food cravings: Subway is my new weakness. I really crave it. Maybe its all the vinegar I put on it...

Aversions: Beans. Still. Old News. Still too scared of Hamburger to eat In N Out...

Gender: GIRL! Having all nephews and now with the new arrival of Jett, I'm not too sure what to do with a girl! I will just have to love her and give her lots of hugs... I really can't wait. Being in the hospital yesterday I think I got a small taste of what its gonna be like when she gets here...

What I miss: I really don't have any complaints this week. My belly is getting big, and that is fine with me! I do wonder where Izzy shoved my lungs... Looking at me you would never tell I ever had them...

Milestones: 6 1/2 months...I have one more week left in my 2nd trimester. Michael thinks its silly to use weeks in pregnancy, like "I'm 26 weeks." He says, why can't you just say it in months...? I think its starting to hit me that Izzy will be here SOON! Which is awesome! I can't wait. She is seriously gonna be awesome. (I need to get my nursery done...)

Extra: Haha, I went and bought some cute flats the other night, and they fit fine in the store... Well the next day I put them on and they are just a tad to big. I guess my feet have been swelling at night... I also bought a fake ring to wear, but I haven't had to wear it yet... (yet is the key word there) Another funny little bit: Michael told me that my Belly Button is now a glorified dimple. Haha, it is barely an inny - it will be a belly switch soon... ;)

Molly Day was awesome! But Jett David Day was better!





I seriously can't get enough of this little guy! He has such a sweet little temperament. I can't wait to go hold him tonight... (Stinkin work is crowding my "Spoil my Nephew" time...)

If you guys haven't noticed by now, I would like to announce that my Husband, Michael is pretty much awesome! Here is video of him doin' his thing on New Years Eve!

Ps. He is in the Video 4 times!
1. The first picture before you hit play
2. The picture of the hand holding handcuffs
3. Pic of him with a guy with his hands behind his head
4. Video of him cleaning out some drunk guy's pockets

So I did just enough of the strawberry blond to have "Fun Hair" and enough of the Blond to feel blond! It took me a couple days to get used to being blond again... But I love it and I feel pretty again!