Baby Shower!

I would not describe myself as a baby person. A 'Cat-Person' would probably be a more accurate description of myself. The thing is that I never saw myself as a 'mom' and now that I am on my way to becoming one, I have to admit that I am pretty excited and amazed.

This motherly side of me has emerged, it's a side of me that I did not knew before. A side that likes baby stuff, baby shopping, that reads constantly about pregnancy, motherhood and blabla. A side that dreams of holding in my arms the most romantic materialized creation that I could have ever imagined: a tiny human that is half me and half the man that I love madly.

Loving a baby you have never seen before must be one of the purest ways of loving somebody. (I am rambling...)

So today was our Baby Shower. I always wonder what it would be like to be seated there in front of everybody opening baby gifts; well today that person was me! 

We are so very thankful with everyone. They were so nice and generous to us. We loved spending time with our family and friends and we are looking forward to introduce them to our baby girl.

Now, the pics....!

Good nite everyone! Week 31 starts in 45 minutes and I gotta rest!

30 week #Bumpdate & Baby Shower Outfit Reveal...

How far along? 30 weeks and 2 days! 

Baby is the size of a large cabbage!

What's new for baby? 

Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now and weighs almost 3 pounds (about the size of a large cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will shrink as she gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day.  - babycenter.com

Total weight gain/measurements: 11.5 lbs in total... I think it's totally okay and I can say it is all 'baby weight'.

Maternity clothes: I own like 5 maternity pieces. The rest are pieces that belong to my regular wardrobe and still fit me. I am not going to buy any more maternity stuff... I only have 10 weeks left!

Sleep: It is okay. My back hurts and baby moves a lot but it's alright!

Best moment this week: Going to the movies with hubby. I just like spending time with him a lot.

Movement: Yes, she moves mostly between 9-11am and 6-9pm.

Food cravings: Ice chips, water, juicy fruits... and a burger here and there...

Gender: Baby Girl!

Symptoms: Backaches, tender ribs, endless trips to the loo, tiredness, colostrum leakage (yes the milkmaids have been practicing so I have to use breast pads)....

Belly button in or out? In. I do not think it will ever be out.

Wedding rings on or off? On, my fingers are still the same. Yay! :)

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy and excited and anxious: My life is about to change in only 10 weeks!!!

Looking forward to: Our baby shower! It's going to be this weekend and although some of my family members can not be here, this officially starts 'the countdown'...

Stretch marks? None -yet-! We'll see, I do not want to be extra positive. I added Honest Co. Organic Oil to my beauty routine. I use it after I shower in my belly, breasts, hips and tights.

Okay, so for the Baby Shower I am planning on wearing this dress I got at Macy's... It's not a maternity dress, it's simply stretchy and nice... I love the print! and maybe I will wear it after the baby comes. 
We already picked a name for our baby. I try not to say it to many people because they can be very judgmental  and to be honest, I am better without knowing their opinion... Ooops
In the end, it's our baby and we love the name, it has a special meaning for us...
See you next week! 

Only 10 more weeks... I did not knew that 'scared/happy' could be an emotion.

29 weeks #Bumpdate

How far along? 29 weeks and 1 day! 

Baby is the size of a butternut squash (2.5lbs, 15 inches)

What's new for baby? 

"Though she's getting pretty close to her birth length, she still has to chub out a bit. In fact, over the next 11 weeks, she'll more than double — or even come close to tripling — her weight. As more fat is deposited under the skin surface, her wrinkled skin is smoothing out. This fat, called white fat, is different from the earlier brown fat that your developing fetus accumulated. " -Text from whattoexpect.com

Total weight gain/measurements: 12 lbs in total... I feel massive!

Maternity clothes: I own like 5 maternity pieces. The rest are pieces that belong to my regular wardrobe and still fit me.

Sleep: I feel bad for my husband because I CAN NOT lie in one position for a long time, I have to move and get up to go to the loo several times....

Best moment this week: Knowing that baby is alright and watching movies with my husband, cuddling...

Movement: Yes, she's getting big and some of her kicks are uncomfortable...

Food cravings: Ice chips, water, juicy fruits

Gender: Baby Girl!

Symptoms: Lots of backaches and tender ribs. And Braxton Hicks! They're painful, I was at the hospital because of them. Luckily my cervix is closed. There's no much I can do other than take it easy and stay healthy. No more long tiring days out.

Belly button in or out? In. I do not think it will ever be out.

Wedding rings on or off? On, my fingers are still the same. Yay! :)

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy and excited... She will be here soon, very soon...

Looking forward to: Spending time with her and my husband. Inside my head, it is still hard trying to picture a tiny human next to us :)

Stretch marks? None -yet-! We'll see, I do not want to be extra positive. I added Honest Co. Organic Oil to my beauty routine. I use it after I shower in my belly, breasts, hips and tights.

7 months #Bumpdate! Hello 3rd Trimester!

How far along? 28 weeks and 1 day! 

Baby is the size of a lettuce! (38cm & 2.5lbs)

What's new for baby? 

"Your baby may be dreaming about you, too. Brain wave activity measured in a developing fetus shows different sleep cycles, including the rapid eye movement phase — the stage when dreaming occurs. " -Text from whattoexpect.com

Total weight gain/measurements: 0.8 lbs for this week (11.5lbs in total)... I feel massive!

Maternity clothes: I own like 5 maternity pieces. The rest are pieces that belong to my regular wardrobe and still fit me.

Sleep: I constantly want to lie down in bed and have naps... *embarrassing*

Best moment this week: Camping with my husband and friends! It was my first time and I enjoyed very much.

Movement: Yes, I can see my skin stretching in and out, kinda scary but cute!

Food cravings: I keep eating lots of ice, apple juice and blue gatorade.

Gender: Baby Girl!

Symptoms: Lots of backaches and tender ribs. But I am feeling good.

Belly button in or out? In. I do not think it will ever be out.

Wedding rings on or off? On, my fingers are still the same. Yay! :)

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy and excited... She will be here soon, very soon...

Looking forward to: organizing her nursery room.

Stretch marks? None -yet-! We'll see, I do not want to be extra positive. I added Honest Co. Organic Oil to my beauty routine. I use it after I shower in my belly, breasts, hips and tights.

Camping Trip at 28 weeks

We enjoyed this weekend at the 'woods'. It was my first time camping here in California and I truly enjoyed. My husband is super skillful, he built up a tend, a shower, cooked breakfast and dinner... I married the right one (haha)!

The best part was cuddling at night with him; it was raining and cold but just being there, the three of us, surrounded by nature, was lovely. I took naps both days because I am 7 months pregnant...? But I felt okay, I think that the fresh air and sun did good to me. I am looking forward to take our little munchkin on another cool trip with us. I am sure she's gonna love the hikes and breakfast that daddy makes.

Yes! This is... 7 months pregnant!

27 weeks #Bumpdate (Arrivederci second trimester!)

How far along? 27 weeks and 1 day! 

Baby is the size of an eggplant! (14in & 2lbs)

What's new for baby? 

"Your baby may recognize both your and your partner's voices by now. " -Text from whattoexpect.com

Total weight gain/measurements: 0.5 lbs for this week (10.5lbs in total)... I know, I'm getting big (sigh)

Maternity clothes: I own like 5 maternity pieces. The rest are pieces that belong to my regular wardrobe and still fit me.

Sleep: Baby likes me to sleep on my back or left side, when I switch to my right side, she starts kicking until I change my position (tiny little ruler)

Best moment this week:  the weekend, although I ate like there was no tomorrow. We went to have a Buffet Brunch on Sunday with our friends and then went for a walk with them. It was pretty nice!

Movement: Yes ;) She's a night owl, mamamia!

Food cravings: Ice, lots of ice. I can not stop myself from eating crush ice with cold water and a little bit of apple juice.

Gender: Baby Girl!

Symptoms: Lots of backaches and tired legs. But I am feeling good.

Belly button in or out? In. I do not think it will ever be out.

Wedding rings on or off? On, my fingers are still the same. Yay! :)

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy and scared of how fast time is passing by...

Looking forward to: third trimester!

Stretch marks? None -yet-! We'll see, I do not want to be extra positive. I added Honest Co. Organic Oil to my beauty routine. I use it after I shower in my belly, breasts, hips and tights.

 PS. I love buying BabyGap. All the clothing is gorgeous and the fabrics are amazing! Organic cotton? Yes please! This weekend I added two more pieces to our baby girl's closet. I don't really like pink but I think the pink/gray overall looks sweet. Oh Baby girl, you're melting my heart!