Sunday, July 29, 2012

Mila's Nursery

FINALLY I got the call on Friday that our crib bedding was ready! I left work and could barely contain my excitement on the way to pick it up.  Once it was in my possession I couldn't wait to get it home to put the finishing touches on the details of the nursery.  It didn't even bother me (too much) that the fitted sheet (which is supposed to be the polka dot fabric) and the rocking chair cover (grey fabric with the vertical stripe fabric as trim) weren't ready yet; I took what I could and hustled home.

I didn't think that the crib bedding would make such a difference in the room but I definitely think it pulls it all together! 

Here is what you originally see when you first walk in (ignore the folded grey blanket over the rocking chair, I am trying to make it look like it will once the rocking chair cover is done):


Ahhhh! Look at that pink chandeleir!  Cuteness overload!  I think this is my favorite part of the nursery.



Here's a view from over near the rocking chair looking at the opposite corner of the room.  I originally kept seeing this crib on one of the many blogs I read and loved how dainty and feminine it looked; I also loved the crisp whiteness of it.  Ironically, this is the exact same crib that Robert had when he was a baby (I'm sure his was tough and masculine, though) so I like that coincidence.


Here's the changing table station with a great bible verse, Mila's 3D pictures and a picture of Robert and I on the shelf above. The little container on the far right of the shelf is a Sigma Kappa glass candy jar that I have filled with pacifiers.  The baskets on the middle shelf of the table are holding diapers (in the left bin) and the others will be used for other baby items (wipes, aspirator, lotion, etc.).  All of the baby blankets go on the bottom of the changing table.


Here's a close up of the bible verse I bought off of Etsy and had printed at Kinkos. Love that I was able to replace some of the "yous" with Mila's name.



This mobile that is hanging above the crib was a last minute decision. Also ordered from Etsy, I couldn't decide if I wanted it or not. I am SO glad I bought it because I love how whimsical it looks.


I originally saw the whole letters in the frame idea on Pinterest and knew I wanted to do something similar. I like the way our looks with the same size letters and different size frames.


Ta da!  Our crib bedding!  It turned our just as amazing as I imagined it would be. 



So eventually we will have a fitted crib sheet in polka dots (like the bow in the picture above).


Of course we had to incorporate Mila's big brother into the room!


Another Ikea purchase; this is the perfect option for storage and also works well as a place to set bottles, milk, books, pear ciders, phones, etc. while rocking the baby.


LOVE this quote. And that is my piggy bank from when I was growing up; only appropriate that Mila has it as well :)


Every Fisher girl needs a reading nook in their house and, thanks to my sister's great shower idea, I have so many great books to start her library with! 


It's all in the details.  As with the owl above and the light switch plate cover below, I searched Etsy for the name of the crib fabric I chose and found some really great pieces to tie the room together.


Here's a look at how I organized the closet.  I took Ikea Skubb boxes, bought some fabric in the same "fabric family" as our bedding and covered the boxes. Ta da, now everything matches!


After receiving all of the adorable clothes from my KC shower, though, I promised to post a picture of Mila's current clothes stash.  Keep in mind that I still have two more baby showers to go to as well!  When I say this little girl is going to be the best dressed in the neighborhood I'm not exaggerating!


So there it is, our pride and joy, blood (ok, no blood) and sweat for the past couple weeks.  I couldn't be happier with the results; pretty much all we're missing now is the little baby that belongs in here.   A huge thanks to the most amazing husband in the world for painting the room by himself, for all the Ikea trips he endured and the assembling of the furniture. I've got a good one :)

Also, I had mentioned that Roscoe has been starting out the night going to bed in Mila's room; well now sometimes during the evening (around 7pm-9pm) he will disappear (which is SUPER unusual because normally he never leaves our side) and when we go to look for him he will be Mila's room laying on the floor, sleeping. I literally just took this picture two minutes ago:


Love.

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Happy Birthday Roscoe!

Happy 2nd birthday to our firstborn, Roscoe Rodriguez!!!  You have turned into an amazing little puppers and have grown up so much in the past year (mainly because you are no longer eating our furniture).  Mommy and daddy love you so much and you will always be our baby no matter what (hopefully).

Roscoe and his homemade birthday cake

The rest of the birthday boy's pictures can be seen here.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

30 Weeks

The big 3-0. The dirty 30. 30 is the new 20...well except when you're pregnant; then it's only 10 weeks away from your due date. 10 WEEKS!  Ahhhh!  It's hard for me to believe that in approximately 10 weeks we will have a little baby in our house. What's even harder to believe is that she technically could come in 6 WEEKS and still be full time.  As one of the world's most prepared, most organized people I definitely don't feel like I am ready for this!


How far along? 30 weeks
Total weight gain: 21 lbs
Maternity clothes? I find it kind of strange that I am still fitting into some of my pre-pregnancy clothes.  I can't decide if that means I really haven't gained a lot of weight (ha!) or if it means before I wore my clothes why too baggy
Stretch marks? still none! woot!
Sleep: sleeping okay except i am having to pee like 5 times every night. that's a lot of up and down.
Best moment this week: getting the call that I passed my three hour glucose test!!! woo hoo!!!
Worst moment this week: i decided (ok, fine, Robert decided) that it's probably time for Roscoe and I to establish some boundaries so the jealousy once Mila arrives is reduced. No more floor snugging with the puppers.
Miss anything? sitting in the sun, drinking a pear cider. yep.
Movement: an amazing thing has started happening the past couple of weeks.  when Mila starts moving in my stomach if I push back she will push back as well. I thought it might be my imagination at first but it's happened so many times now that it has to be real. it blows my mind that we can "play" and interact with her while she's snugged in my belly
Food cravings: none. still loving ice cream frozen yogurt, though
Anything making you queasy or sick? nope. eggs are becoming slightly tolerable.
Have you started to show yet: obvi. i would start to worry if this wasn't the case.
Gender prediction: it's a girl!
Labor signs: none yet
Belly button in or out? still in :)
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time? happy
Looking forward to: Shawna and Bryan coming to visit this weekend!!!!! Prego besties!

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

29 Weeks



How far along? 29 weeks
Total weight gain: 21.5 lbs
Maternity clothes? 90% dresses, esp now that it's getting HOTTTTTT.
Stretch marks? none :)
Sleep: uuuugh bad sleep this week. back and forth, back and forth.
Best moment this week: every night for the past couple weeks when we have gone to bed Roscoe has gone right into Mila's room and slept in there for the first part of the night. love this!!!
Worst moment this week: taking my three hour glucose test (more the experience/aftermath, rather than the actual test).  Results supposed to come in tomorrow. 
Miss anything? sitting in the sun, drinking a pear cider. yep.
Movement: lots of kicks...you can sometimes see the kicks on the outside of my belly!
Food cravings: none
Anything making you queasy or sick? nothing new
Have you started to show yet: yep
Gender prediction: it's a girl!
Labor signs: none yet
Belly button in or out? still in :)
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time? happy. and tired.
Looking forward to: Sissy and Bret coming to visit this weekend!!!

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Kansas City Baby Shower


This past weekend my wonderful sister, Erin, and Susan, the mom I used to nanny for, threw me an amazing baby shower in Kansas City.  It was more than I could have every imagined and I (well, Mila) received so many presents; I cannot believe how generous everyone was!  It was so nice to be able to see all of my close friends and my mom and dad's closest friends and coworkers as well.  Dan, the oldest boy I used to nanny for (he will be 20 this year...I started with him when he was 9...so hard to believe!) was there the whole time, taking pictures, helping carry in gifts and serving the guests; it was sooooo nice.

Susan had the shower catered by Saigon 39, a Vietnamese restaurant in Kansas City. How I did I not know about this place when I lived there?!  I could have eaten all of those spring rolls (or maybe I did? I don't really remember seeing anyone else eating any of them....).


My sister had the best shower game (no it wasn't where you smell melted candy bars in diapers and try to guess what they are, phew!).  She had everyone choose a baby related "event," write it on an envelope and then include a note to Robert and I that can't be opened until that event occurs.  Two of my favorites were "Prom" and "The first time Mila projectile vomits on Robert."  It's going to be so awesome to open these little notes every so often as we pass these milestones with Mila.  Erin was also going to have everyone play a Price is Right type of game but we ran out of time.  My sister is seriously the most creative person I know, good thing she's a teacher



A woman my mom used to work with makes the most amazing cakes so naturally my sister tapped her to make the goodies for the shower.  Does the cake look familiar?? It's the fabric for Mila's bedding!  Believe me it was as delicious as it looked!  And check out those cookies and mini cupcakes, aren't they adorable?!


After appetizers  and the game we all gathered in the living room to open presents.


Seriously, look at all of these presents!  I would say almost 90% of the presents included baby girl outfits, seriously, who can resist a tiny little outfit?! Mila is going to have the best closet on the block!  If you look closely in the middle of the picture below, there is a basket full of books. My sister had the idea to have everyone bring a book instead of a card to start Mila her very own library.  You can't be a Fisher girl without loving to read!!!


The shower was an amazing success. I have said it before, but I will say it again, I cannot believe how generous everyone was. Mila and I are so lucky to have all of these women in our lives. Unfortunately I didn't get to take a picture with everyone but there's no way I will ever forget this shower.


All of the pictures from the shower can be viewed here.

Thanks again sissy and Susan for the wonderful shower, you guys are so good to me!!!

28 Weeks & Doctor Appointment


Hellllooooo third trimester!  Bring on the wine!  (JUST KIDDING)

How far along? 28 weeks
Total weight gain: 20.5 lbs
Maternity clothes? 90% dresses, maternity and non maternity
Stretch marks? still none!
Sleep: have been sleeping pretty good these past couple of days
Best moment this week: my baby shower in kansas city :) :) :)
Worst moment this week: i found out my glucose test came back elevated. boo.
Miss anything? sitting in the sun, drinking a pear cider. still.
Movement: much stronger kicks this week
Food cravings: none
Anything making you queasy or sick? nothing new
Have you started to show yet: yep
Gender prediction: it's a girl!
Labor signs: none yet
Belly button in or out? still in :)
Wedding rings on or off? on...although they are getting a little tight at different parts of the day
Happy or Moody most of the time? happy
Looking forward to: having nothing going on this weekend

Today we had another doctor's appointment and, overall, things are good.  I did find out last Friday when I got off the plane in Kansas City that my glucose test came back elevated so I will need to do the three hour test :(  I found out today, however, that my test came back at a 140 and my doctor's cut off is 140, what are the chances, I just barely missed the mark.  So now I will need to go back to the lab and they will draw my blood after fasting for 12 hours and then I will drink a double dose of the sugar water I drank last time (if you haven't had this you're not missing out).  Then blood will be drawn after one hour, two hours and three hours. Keep your fingers crossed that this test comes back normal or I will have to do all kinds of gestational diabetes things (which I obviously know nothing about right now).

Other notable items from the appointment:
  • I am slightly anemic so I was told I need to eat more medium rare steak (barf) and take an iron supplement (that will make me constipated...awesome!) that is also not covered by my insurance (just keeps getting better, right?!)
  • Before getting pregnant I was a stomach sleeper and I read online that it would become uncomfortable to sleep on my stomach long before it was bad for the baby, however, it's still not uncomfortable and I'm in the third trimester so I was wondering if it was a bad thing or not. My doctor, though, said sleeping on my stomach is great for the baby because of the increased oxygen flow as long as it's not bothering me.  Yay! Bring on the good sleep!
  • My doctor is going to write me a note so I don't have to work at the Hyatt anymore while pregnant. It's too hard to be on my feet for 6 hours, and I can't even imagine working there at night after I've already worked during the day.  I still plan on going back after Mila is born, but we will see how it goes (although I can't imagine giving up my hotel discount!)
  • I'm measuring at 29 weeks (which is only a week bigger than I actually am...much better than the last appointment where I was measuring four weeks bigger, ahh!)
Upcoming Appointments - what can I say, I'm a planer :)
8/1 at 3:45pm
8/15 at 3:30pm
8/22 at 3:45pm
8/29 at 3:45pm
9/5 at 3:45pm
9/12 at 3:45pm
9/19 at 3:45pm
9/26 at 3:45pm

Monday, July 9, 2012

Summer Vacations

Mila isn't even born yet and she's already a traveling fool.

In April, I flew to Houston to for my best friend, Shantelle's, birthday.  At this point I wasn't showing so no one could really tell I was pregnant (everyone who didn't know probably wondered, though, how Shantelle was friends with a girl who didn't drink!) so things were pretty much the same as they had always been. I was even able to stay out until the bars closed at 2am!


In May, Robert and I took a much needed babymoon to Scottsdale, Arizona to relax and have one last vacation together, just as the two of us, before Mila is born.  We spent the weekend laying out by the pool, eating yummy food and enjoying each other's company. 


In June, Robert and I met my parents, sister and brother-in-law in Hilton Head, South Carolina for our annual family vacation.  We had booked this trip before finding out I was pregnant so it was nice that the destination is known for it's laid back, relaxing atmosphere.  The guys played a lot of golf, the girls did a lot of shopping and I think I might have had ice cream every day.


In July, I flew home by myself for my Kansas City baby shower.  Other than the temperature being 104 degrees for two of the days I was there, it was a great trip. I spent a ton of time with my family and my best friend, Whitney, which is exactly how I wanted the trip to go. 


Sadly, the trip to Kansas City will be my last trip before baby; I was told I couldn't fly after 28 weeks and today I am flying home from KC at 27weeks, 6 days, so I pushed it right down to the wire.

I can only imagine how hard it will be to travel with a newborn/toddler/child, but I know we will keep up this fast paced, jetsetting life, even after Mila is born.

More shower pics to come when I get back to HB!