How Far Along: 29 weeks (30 weeks tomorrow, which means I'll officially be counting it down in the single digits, just 9 weeks left) Size of baby: Baby #2 is the size of a butternut squash, that's roughly 2.5 pounds and a little over 15 inches long Total Weight Gain/Loss: +22 per my last appointment, it'll be higher, for sure. I can't get enough to eat these days. Maternity Clothes: That top pictured above is one of two maternity tops I've purchased during this pregnancy. Crazy, right? It's from Pink Blush maternity, and I do love the top and the fit. Gender: Its a boy! Movement: All of the time and Im absolutely loving it, every single … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
#riffrafflove, my january picks and a few new favorites
Throughout this pregnancy I've been pretty adamant about avoiding the maternity stores. Not that there is anything at all wrong with maternity clothes, some are incredibly stylish, my biggest issue is that I'm purchasing something to wear for such a short amount of time. I wasn't even in maternity clothes until after the halfway point, so it just seemed pointless to drop money on something that I wouldn't wear for very long. Instead, I've been purchasing flowy tops that I love from my favorite online boutique, Riff Raff. I already loved their style and quality, so it just made sense to size up and continue ordering from them throughout this pregnancy. Next year, I won't be stuck … [Read more...]
Loaded Potato Soup
Today, I'm linking up with Kelly for Show Us Your Life and it's all about Soups. I have to edit myself when it comes to making soups. My husband and I are completely opposite, he doesn't really consider soup an actual main dish, while I could eat it for lunch and dinner. I love cooking a big pot of soup when the weather is cool (or anytime really). There's something extremely comforting about a bowl of soup (especially if you pair it with a grilled cheese). One of my favorite soups it Loaded Potato Soup, I'm constantly trying out different versions at restaurants. But, I have to be honest, I'm really partial to the version we make around here. It's simple, quick, and you don't have … [Read more...]