Throwback Thursday

It's been 5 months since Avery has been born (I still need to get her 5 month update on the blog, I'm really slacking) and I just realized I never posted a pregnancy bump date collage of all the bump-date pictures from her pregnancy. I love that I did this so you can see my progression week after week. :-) I hope it will be something fun for both of my kids to look back on. So I thought I better make a collage and get it up on the blog. What better day than Throw-back Thursday to share it. :-)

And because I love a good comparison, here is my bump-date collage with Jackson. :-)

Avery's Nursery Reveal

I'm so excited to share with you Avery's nursery reveal! I had so much fun planning the nursery and seeing it all come together! I just LOVE the way it turned out.  I seriously can't thank my Dad and my Sister enough for all their help!!

I've added links at the bottom of the post for everything in the room.

Disclaimer: The color in these pictures seems to be a little bit off. I couldn't seem to get the lighting right and even in editing, it was hard to get it right, so this is the best I could do, unfortunately.

 My Dad painted the room, did all the trim work and hung the chandelier! I just love it all so much.

 

A close-up of the beautiful bedding that my sister made! I love it so much.

All of Avery's baby's. (Of course, they will all be taken out when she starts sleeping in her crib.)

The mobile I made for over her bed. It was a pretty simple craft that we hung up using fishing line.

A close up of the flowers on the valance.

My sister helped hang up the little pom poms and doilies over the rocking chair. They were from Avery's shower.

The afghan hanging on the back of the chair was made by my mom. :-)

These are pictures of me pregnant with Avery and my Mom pregnant with me. ♥

The super cute wall collage for over Avery's chest of drawers. Thanks to my sister for hanging it all up for me. :-) She really is the best. 

Avery's cute binkie jar that my mom made for her.

My sister made this for all of Avery's sweet headbands and bows!
 

And here's a sneak peek of Avery's closet, full of so many cute clothes!

 Wall Paint Color: Jamaica Bay by Behr

Crib: Jenny Lind, Walmart.com

Bedding, Pillows, Valance, Hair Bow Holder and Bunting: All made by my very talented and awesome sister, Ashlee (We found all the fabric at Joann's)

Changing Table: Jenny Lind Style bought on Craigslist for $30

 Changing Table Pad Cover: Buy Buy Baby

 Baskets for Changing Table: Target

Rocker/Ottoman: It was my sister's rocker that she recovered in some of the fabric we used for the bedding.

Curtain Rod: Hobby Lobby

Chest of Drawers: South Shore Savannah Collection, Walmart.com

Pink Side Table: Walmart.com

Lamp and Lamp Shade: Sold separately at Target (Lamp Stand and Lamp Shade)

Picture Frames: Hobby Lobby, Walmart and Michaels

Prints: I found the ideas on Pinterest and then made them and printed them myself.

Chandelier: Home Depot

Mobile: I found the idea on Pinterest here, and then made it myself. The embroidery hoop is from Hobby Lobby and I bought all the ribbon and butterflies at Michaels.

Binkie Holder: My mom bought the jar and used her Cricut and pink vinyl to cut out Avery's Initials

38 Week Bumpdate

It's so crazy that this will be my last baby bump post. I can't believe we're down to less than a week already!!

How Far Along: 38 Weeks + 1 day (Less than a week to go!)

(You can check out my 38 week post from when I was pregnant with Jackson here.)

 Size of Baby: (According to babycenter.com) 38 weeks: Your baby has really plumped up. She weighs about 6.8 pounds and she is over 19 1/2 inches long (about the size of a leek). She has a firm grasp, which you'll soon be able to test when you hold her hand for the first time! Her organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: 33 pounds total.

 Maternity Clothes: Yes, all maternity clothes and growing out of some of them. :-( I am so ready to be back in normal clothes again.

Gender: Its a GIRL!! Our sweet Avery Rose.

Movement: Yes, she's moving around, but her movements are a little different now that she's taking up so much room.

Food Cravings: I haven't really had any cravings this whole pregnancy, but I have been really liking ice cream lately. :-)

What I miss: Just being able to do normal things without feeling tired or out of breath. I also miss being able to wear my wedding rings, which I haven't been able to wear for quite some time now. :-(

Sleep: Not great. I'm having to get up several times a night to use the restroom and just can't seem to get comfortable sometimes. It's so hard to roll over in bed too. :-(

Symptoms: Feeling very tired, having a few Braxton Hicks contractions, some cramping here and there, heartburn and some minimal swelling in my legs, feet and hands. I'm also having an occasional sharp pain in my pelvis, which is not very fun and occasional sciatic nerve pain again. 

Best Moment this week: Celebrating my birthday with my MIL and SIL's Saturday and then celebrating Easter with family on Sunday.

What I am looking forward to: At this point, I'm just really ready to meet my sweet girl on (or before) April 28th!! :-)

38 Week Check Up: I had my last ever baby appointment yesterday. There was no progress from my last 2 appointments. I'm still 1 cm dilated and the baby is still pretty high. So I fully expect to go until the 28th. I'm measuring 40 weeks pregnant, so 2 weeks ahead. I'm expecting Avery to be at least 8 lbs. and the doctor seemed to agree with me. I was measuring 39 weeks at my 38 week appointment with Jackson and he weighed 8lbs. 12ozs. however, he was born at 40 weeks and Avery will be born at 39, so who knows really. It's just a guess. 

Regardless, I just really can't wait to meet her and hold her in my arms. I'm trying really hard to be patient and take it easy this last week. I want to spend as much time as possible with Jackson as this is going to be such a big adjustment for him. I can't wait to see how he reacts to the baby and I'm praying its a smooth transition for him. 

We are pretty much ready to go. The only things we have left to do are finish packing our bag, pack Jackson's bag and install the infant car seat in my car. 

So now we just wait and pray that everything goes well next Monday. :-)


Comparison of me 38 weeks pregnant with Jackson and 38 weeks pregnant with Avery.

 

A Few More Maternity Photos

This past weekend, my sister took a few more maternity pictures for us so that we could get a couple family shots and some of just Jake and I. (You can see our first little mini session from a couple weeks ago here.) They turned out really good, despite the wind, so I just wanted to share them here with you. :-)

37 Week Bumpdate

How Far Along: 37 Weeks + 1 day (2 more weeks to go!)

(You can check out my 37 week post from when I was pregnant with Jackson here.)

Size of Baby: (According to babycenter.com) 37 weeks: Your baby is about the size of a bunch of Swiss Chard. She measures roughly 19 inches from head to heel and weighs about 6 1/3 pounds.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I believe its still 29 pounds total.

 Maternity Clothes: Yes, all maternity clothes and growing out of some of them. :-( I am so ready to be back in normal clothes again.

Gender: Its a GIRL!! Our sweet Avery Rose.

Movement: Yes, she's moving around, but her movements are a little different now that she's taking up so much room.

Food Cravings: No real cravings this week, just really thirsty as I've been this entire pregnancy.

What I miss: Just being able to do normal things without feeling tired or out of breath. I also miss being able to wear my wedding rings, which I haven't been able to wear for quite some time now. :-(

Sleep: Not great. I'm having to get up several times a night to use the restroom and just can't seem to get comfortable sometimes. It's so hard to roll over in bed too. :-(

Symptoms: Feeling very tired, having a few Braxton Hicks contractions, some cramping here and there, heartburn and some minimal swelling in my legs, feet and hands. I'm also having an occasional sharp pain in my pelvis, which is not very fun and occasional sciatic nerve pain again. 

Best Moment this week: A much needed hair cut and color on Saturday and dinner out with  my family for my birthday. Jake and Jackson took me out to lunch on Sunday after church for my birthday which was also fun. :-)

What I am looking forward to: At this point, I'm just really ready to meet my sweet girl on (or before) April 28th!! :-)

 

* I had a Dr. appt. yesterday and am actually measuring about 2-3 weeks ahead now! Wow! I also found out I haven't progressed any more since last week, (still at 1 cm dilated) but ultimately that's not a big deal since I'm having a scheduled c-section anyways. I just kind of like to know what's going on in case I would go into labor early. :-)

**Hoping to get the last few things on our baby checklist done this week so we can enjoy the last week of being a family of 3 just relaxing as best we can. We just have to pack our bags (Avery is already packed), get my car cleaned and install the infant car seat base. I can't believe we are so close already!!

Comparison of me pregnant with Jackson and Avery at 37 weeks.

36 Week Bumpdate

How Far Along: 36 Weeks (3 more weeks to go!)

(You can check out my 36 week post from when I was pregnant with Jackson here.)

 Size of Baby: (According to babycenter.com) 36 weeks: Your baby is about the size of a head of romaine lettuce. Your not-so-little lettuce now measures more than 18 1/2 inches from head to heel and weighs almost 6 pounds (and is still packing it on at a rate of about an ounce a day).

Total Weight Gain/Loss: 29 pounds total

 Maternity Clothes: Yes, all maternity clothes and growing out of some of them. :-( I am so ready to be back in normal clothes again.

Gender: Its a GIRL!! Our sweet Avery Rose.

Movement: Yes, she's moving around, but her movements are a little different now that she's taking up so much room.

Food Cravings: No real cravings this week, just really thirsty as I've been this entire pregnancy.

What I miss: Just being able to do normal things without feeling tired or out of breath. I also miss being able to wear my wedding rings, which I haven't been able to wear for quite some time now. :-(

Sleep: Not great. I'm having to get up several times a night to use the restroom and just can't seem to get comfortable sometimes. It's getting so hard to roll over in bed too. :-(

Symptoms: Feeling very tired, having a few Braxton Hicks contractions, heartburn and some minimal swelling in my legs, feet and hands. I'm also having an occasional sharp pain in my pelvis, which is not very fun. 

Best Moment this week: My nephew's birthday party this past Saturday and having some down time yesterday. I also had a doctor's appointment today and found out I'm 1cm dilated and 50% effaced!! Yay for progress.

What I am looking forward to: At this point, I'm just really ready to meet my sweet girl on (or before) April 28th!! :-)


And for fun, a comparison from when I was 36 weeks pregnant with Jackson and 36 weeks pregnant with Avery.

A Few Maternity Photos

My sweet sister took a few Maternity Photos for me this past weekend. I'm loving them so much! She just used my camera and I did a little editing on them. I think they turned out great!! I would like to get a few more with Jake in them as well, but I love the ones we have so far. :-) 

 The pictures with Jackson took a little bribing, but we managed to get some great shots. Thankfully my sister is fast and was able to snap some of these split second shots. Ha.

I'm hoping to get some family shots and some of just Jake and I on the 12th (after I get a much needed hair cut and color). That also happens to be my birthday, so I told him he has to go with the flow that day and not complain while getting pictures taken. ;-)

35 Week Bumpdate

How Far Along: 35 Weeks (4 more weeks to go!)

(You can check out my 35 week post from when I was pregnant with Jackson here.)

 Size of Baby: (According to babycenter.com) 35 weeks: Your baby is about the size of a honeydew melon. Your baby, now weighing in at 5 1/4 pounds and measuring more than 18 inches, doesn't have much room to maneuver in your belly.  

 Total Weight Gain/Loss: I had a Dr. appt. yesterday and had actually lost a pound since my last appt. 2 weeks ago!! Yay! So I'm up 28 pounds total at this point.

I also found out at this appointment that I haven't dilated at all, but that baby is head down! None of this is all that important since I'm having a scheduled c-section, but still fun to know whats going on, even if it isn't much. :-)

Maternity Clothes: Yes, all maternity clothes and growing out of some of them. :-( I am so ready to be back in normal clothes again.

Gender: Its a GIRL!! Our sweet Avery Rose.

Movement: Yes, she's moving around quite a bit. Her movements are quite strong and actually hurt a little sometimes.

Food Cravings: No real cravings this week, just really thirsty as I've been this entire pregnancy.

What I miss: Just being able to do normal things without feeling tired or out of breath. I also miss being able to wear my wedding rings, which I haven't been able to wear for quite some time now. :-(

Sleep: Not great. I'm having to get up several times a night to use the restroom and just can't seem to get comfortable sometimes. It's getting so hard to roll over in bed too. :-(

Symptoms: Feeling very tired, having a few Braxton Hicks contractions, heartburn and some swelling in my legs, feet and hands. I am happy to report that the pregnancy rash that I was complaining about last week, seems to be doing much better and is hardly itching anymore thanks to a few home remedies I found online. :-)

Best Moment this week: Getting Avery's nursery done for the most part (post to come soon) and getting a few Maternity photos taken (post to come soon on this as well).

What I am looking forward to: At this point, I'm just really ready to meet my sweet girl on (or before) April 28th!! :-)

34 Week Bumpdate

How Far Along: 34 Weeks (5 more weeks to go!)

(You can check out my 34 week post from when I was pregnant with Jackson here.)

 Size of Baby: (According to babycenter.com) 34 week: Your baby is about the size of cantaloupe. Your melon-sized munchkin now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds and is almost 18 inches long from head to heel.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: 29 pounds total. 

Maternity Clothes: Yes, all maternity clothes and growing out of some of them. :-( I am so ready to be back in normal clothes again.

Gender: Its a GIRL!! Our sweet Avery Rose.

Movement: Yes, she's moving around quite a bit. Her movements are quite strong and actually hurt a little sometimes.

Food Cravings: No real cravings this week, just really thirsty as I've been this entire pregnancy.

What I miss: Just being able to do normal things without feeling tired or out of breath. I also miss being able to wear my wedding rings, which I haven't been able to wear for quite some time now. :-(

Sleep: Not great. I'm having to get up several times a night to use the restroom and just can't seem to get comfortable sometimes.

Symptoms: Just feeling very tired and huge. :-( I'm also having a few Braxton Hicks contractions, heartburn and some swelling in my legs, feet and hands. I also think the pregnancy rash I had with Jackson may be back again this time around. :-( I will check with my Dr. next visit to be sure, but I'm thinking that's what it is. I just have a few itchy red bumps on my belly and it's just really annoying.

Best Moment this week: Getting together with friends over the weekend.

What I am looking forward to: Getting the last few decorations hung to complete the nursery and of course, meeting her on (or before) April 28th!! :-)

Pretty in Pink Baby Shower

My sweet Mom, Sister and Mother-in-Law all pitched in and gave Avery and I the sweetest, most adorable baby shower! My mom and sister did all the decorations, my sister made the cake and centerpieces and my Mother-in Law made the food. It was such a wonderful shower and a beautiful day to celebrate our sweet girl.

Here are a few pictures from the shower. 

The centerpieces were made out of mini cupcakes!

The cake was beautiful both outside...

and inside!

As a favor, they had a candy bar!

The pretty poms over the candy bar.

The amazing gifts.

A diaper cake my mom made. The tutu around it will be for some of Avery's newborn photos.

Myself with all the gifts.

A beautiful afghan my mom made to match Avery's nursery.

A sweet little crocheted crown that a friend made for some of Avery's newborn photos.

My sister made this adorable hair bow/accessories board which is now hanging above Avery's changing table in her nursery.

Myself with my Mother-in-Law and Sisters-in Law.

Myself with my Mom and Sister.

Myself and 3 of my beautiful nieces.

Myself and my wonderful sister!

I feel so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family who went above and beyond to make my shower so special! Avery is one lucky little girl to have so many people who adore her already! I can't wait for her to get to know each and every one of them.