Creating a Date Night Look with Almay's Smart Shade Mousse Makeup

Now that we're in the home stretch of my pregnancy, my husband and I have been spending a lot of time getting ready for baby.  One thing everyone told us is to make sure to go on a few date nights before the baby comes.  I think that's such great advice, because your life as a couple is about to dramatically change as you bring a new life into the world (sleepless nights, most of your attention devoted to baby, new routines, etc.), so it's nice to spend some quality time together as a twosome before baby's arrival.

Recently I got to test out some new Almay products to create a "date night" look and it was really fun to step outside of my typical makeup routine and test out some new products.

The first product I tried is Almay's new Smart Shade Mousse makeup.  I had never tried a mousse makeup before and I never wear liquid foundation so I was curious as to how it would work on my skin.  What's amazing is that the foundation is white in the packaging---but as you rub it into your skin, it instantly transforms into your ideal shade, right before your eyes. I used the Smart Shade Mousse makeup in the color "light."  I was really surprised at how much I loved the texture since I'm a powder girl.  It goes on really smooth spreads evenly and gives your skin a nice, airbrushed look.  It provides medium coverage---I could still see some of my freckles through it (which I love). I followed the mousse makeup with a touch of concealer to cover some blemish marks (hello pregnancy!) and then sealed it all with a light dusting of Almay's pressed powder (also in the color light).

Almay's Smart Shade Mousse makeup in the color "light"

Almay's pressed powder

 

To complete my look, I was sent Almay's intense i-color eyeshadows in the "bold nudes" collection, which was right up my alley.  The long-lasting shades are nicely pigmented and make application easy because all three colors are meant to complement each other.  I actually chose to combine two palettes to create my date night look.  I used the dark brown from the palette on the left to line my top lash line (I dipped my brush into water first to get an even bolder line) and then I used a combination of the two purple shades on my lower lash line---first lining with the darker plum and then going over that with a lighter purple which had a beautiful iridescence to it.  Finally, I used the shimmery ivory shade from the purple palette to make the inner corners of my eyes and my brow bone pop.

To get a sunny glow on my skin, I swiped Almay's smart shade bronzer onto my cheeks, the sides of my nose and in my hairline.

Here was my final date night look:

 

A close-up of the eye makeup---it's hard to tell from far away, but up-close, you can see that I have a bit of an olive color mixed into my eyes---and this gorgeous purple shadow really brings that color out. Maybe I need to wear purple more often!

 

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37 weeks! FULL TERM

I was so blown away by all of the thoughtful and sweet comments on my last pregnancy update post---thank you so much to all of you who took the time to leave a comment or email me about your breastfeeding experience. It was so nice to hear from mommas in similar situations to me and I'm so glad to have gotten so much encouragement and support from so many of you. A million thanks!

I'm two weeks out from my due date today and emotionally I'm in a place where it all feels really surreal.  The birth of the baby still feels far away (it's not!) and for some reason it's so hard for me to picture this beautiful life growing inside of me actually being in my arms soon.  

I think that if you've always wanted to be a mom, you kind of picture what your life might be like with a baby but now that it's so close, it's hard to actually imagine the moment where I'll first see her face and hold her tiny little body.  I am so excited and have so much anticipation for that incredible, life-changing moment, but like I said, it feels very surreal. It doesn't help that I was watching Holly Madison's E Special about the birth of her baby while writing this post...definitely teared up a little when the doctor placed her baby on her chest after birth. 

In terms of being prepared for our little arrival, the nursery is done, but I'm going to post the photos after her arrival because her name is in there.  Speaking of the name---I've gotten a lot of questions about it. What I can tell you is that we've had her name picked out for about four years now. I've kept a list of baby names we love on my iPhone for a long time and when we found out it was a girl we knew immediately the name we were going to choose.  We've been calling her by her name since we found out she's a she and we already have about 17 nicknames for her (yep, we're those people!) 

All of the newborn and 0-3 size clothing is washed and most of the essentials have arrived at our doorstep (thanks, Amazon!) We've assembled the pack n' play, swing, bouncer, etc and our carseat is being installed this weekend. It feels good to have most of the major items taken care of. 

Some of her clothing--I have it all divided by size. Up until last week I only had about four pieces of newborn and 0-3 clothing so I ordered more online and my mother in law got us some awesome stuff as well. Everyone told me to buy bigger sizes and then I realized I didn't have anything for her to wear those first few months.  I kept the tags on the larger clothing like a lot of you recommended in case she outgrows it before she has a chance to wear it. I made little sizing tags out of scrapbook paper (you can see them above) to divide up all of the sizes too.

I know babies need to be changed a lot when they are little so I also have some simple/plain onesies in newborn and 0-3 sizes in her dresser.

I got this cute little hanger thing at Marshalls Home Goods and I had my husband install it in her closet to hang all of her hooded towels from it. I got each towel as a gift at my baby showers so they are extra special!

Also...how cute is this hat? (from The Tiny Toppers on Etsy.com) I bought it for her newborn photos!

I still haven't fully packed my hospital bag but it should be done soon...usually I'm so prepared for everything but I guess the whole "so surreal" feeling has kept me from having a strong sense of urgency. I figure if I went into labor early I could just toss most of what I need into my hospital bag and go.

In terms of how I'm feeling these days...it is what it is, ha. My hands and feet have swollen up a bit, my back hurts, almost all positions are uncomfortable to sit in and I'm still feeling a lot of pressure down low---but hey, two weeks out, I can't really expect anything else.

I'll find out at my OB appointment on Thursday if I've made any progress---last week the baby was low and my cervix was softening. My OB won't let me go past 41 weeks so I will definitely have the baby sometime before June 5th.  

How far along? 37 weeks (I do these a week behind as a recap of the previous week, so I'm actually 38 weeks today).  

Total weight gain/loss: I've gained about 27 pounds now. 

Maternity clothes? I am still wearing non-maternity tops (aside from the Liz Lange tanks) and maxi dresses and my GAP skinny maternity pants. Ladies who are thinking of becoming pregnant one day---hang on to all of those looser tops and tunics you bought because they will get you through your entire pregnancy.

Stretch marks? Still none. I'm using Belli's Elasticity Belly Oil and Mustela double-action stretch mark cream in rotation. 

Symptoms: Pretty much what I mentioned above. Overall general discomfort. The other night I woke up a lot and had cramps that radiated down through my thigs and legs. It was awful.

Sleep: It's been okay. During the work week I tend to sleep better than on weekends.

Best moment this week: Feeling like things were getting done for the baby. Everything is ordered and organized. It's all coming together and that's a good feeling.  I also had a good NST test so positives all around.
 Have you told family and friends: Yes!

Miss Anything? Being comfortable

Movement: She has been pretty active lately. It's so tight in there though. Hopefully she will see the running out of space as a cue to let us welcome her into the world :)

Food cravings: Subway, candy, ice cream

Anything making you queasy or sick: Just eating large portions, so I'm trying to eat small portions very often

Have you started to show yet: All people ask these days is when I'm due.

(this was actually taken today, at 38 weeks)

Baby is a: Girl!

Belly Button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? I finally stopped wearing them this week. I just wear a thin, faux band now.

Happy or Moody most of the time: I feel emotional but overall happy.

Looking forward to: My OB appointments, seeing my maternity photos, meeting our baby SOON!

Thank you for reading and for all of my pregnant readers, please feel free to check in below as well and let me know how your pregnancy is going :) I also welcome everyone's advice and comments about pregnancy!

Pregnancy Favorites

Now that I'm just two and a half weeks away from my due date, I thought it would be a good time to share my pregnancy favorites.

I'll start with skincare because it's the first thing I changed when I got a positive pregnancy test.  My two favorite skincare products have been Belli's acne control spot treatment and Belli's eye brightening cream, both created with ingredients safe for pregnancy.

The spot treatment does seem to help keep blemishes at bay and treats existing ones. It's not as strong as formulas I used before pregnancy, but it gets the job done and I'm thrilled I found a spot treatment that was safe to use.

I've also really enjoyed Belli's eye cream. I wasn't initially head over heels with it, but over time I really did notice that it was keeping the skin under my eyes bright and well moisturized.  Plus, one tube lasted me my entire pregnancy!

Next up are stretch mark creams. Let's face it---stretch marks are totally based on genetics, but it doesn't hurt to keep you growing belly supple and moisturized.  My favorites ended up being Mustela's double action stretchmark cream and Belli's belly elasticity oil.

The Mustela cream is the absolute perfect texture and I liked its light, sort of floral scent.  It feels like a really luxurious cream and it absorbed really nicely into the skin.  I also ended up getting baby products from Mustela's line and I can't wait to use them!

Belli's elasticity oil smells heavenly and spreads super easily. I liked alternating between a cream and an oil.  Both products also last a really long time, especially when you're alternating.

For my hair, I've pretty much kept up the same routine but I've absolutely loved Keratase's Elixir Ultime and Macadamia's deep repair hair mask.  My ends have been really dry (not sure if that's pregnancy related or not) so these products have been lifesavers.

I apply the Elixir Ultime from the nape of my neck to the ends of my hair before blowdrying.  I use about 5-7 pumps and this stuff lasts forever, so don't hesitate at its steeper price.

As far as the hair mask, I continue to repurchase this product over and over because nothing else compares to it. I've tried expensive and inexpensive conditioners and I can truly say this one is the absolute best at leaving hair feeling moisturized and smooth. It also smells incredible.

I haven't been doing my nails as often during pregnancy. I might paint them every 10-14 days. But I've only been using "3 free" formulas that are free of the harmful ingredients some nail polishes contain.  Essie, OPI and Butter London are the three brands I've been using.  My favorite colors have been:

Essie- minimalistic and go ginza
OPI- sweet heart and bubble bath
Butter London- teddy girl

Pregnancy for some reason seemed to make my lashes less lush than usual, so a good mascara was essential to make the most of them.  I have love love loved DiorShow waterproof mascara and Clinique's bottom lash mascara.  They truly bring out the best in my lashes.

Now onto some style faves.  As I've mentioned before, I didn't buy any maternity clothing aside from two pairs of pants and some tank tops so I've really been able to utilize the looser pieces in my existing wardrobe. Even in the last two weeks or my pregnancy, I'm still wearing non-maternity tops that are a looser or tunic-style.  It's been wonderful to be able to maximize my existing wardrobe in this way.

First mention will go to GAP's really skinny maternity pants which I scored before they seemed to have discontinued them.  They are the perfect pants---fitted throughout and they made all of my longer/looser tops look pulled together. They look great with both flats and heels. I got these early on in my pregnancy and have been able to wear them through to the very end. Best investment ever (and they were on sale for like $25 so not really much of an investment at all!)

(these are the non-maternity version, but you get the idea)

I've also loved Lululemon's cool racerback tanks and their Wunder Under crops. Lululemon does sell the cool racerbacks in an extra-long length (limited colors), but I've found the normal ones still fit over my belly because they are stretchy and long.  My wunder unders have also been fantastic---I just roll the front down on them so it's not pressing on my belly.  They are stretchy and super comfy, perfect for weekends!

Liz Lange's long & lean maternity tanks from Target have been a Godsend because they are SO long.  I would stick with your regular size on these because the length will stretch over your belly perfectly.  They are a super soft cotton, thick and stretchy. I will continue to wear these post-pregnancy as well.

Another pair of tights I've enjoyed are these footless tights by Preggers. They are compression tights which help with swelling during pregnancy and help improve circulation. I was able to wear them under some dresses/tunics when it was cooler here in Houston and the compression really does feel nice---especially if you'll be on your feet a lot during the day.  They also have a super stretchy part over the belly that grows as you do---unlike normal pantyhose that made me feel like I was choking my belly.  

I stopped wearing heels a couple of months ago. I was just over it.  My feet started to swell this week for the first time which is an odd feeling, but with just 2.5 weeks left I can't complain.  I have been obsessed with my Tory Burch Reva flats throughout my third trimester.  They are comfortable and make walking around at work a lot easier. I've worn them more in the last few months than ever before.

The maxi dress I got from PB&J Boutique has totally saved me this pregnancy. I wear it on weekends all.the.time.  Sometimes on Saturday and Sunday (don't judge!) It's so comfy and flattering.

(obviously earlier on in my pregnancy)

I also got several great maxi dresses for my baby showers including from Forever21 and Zappos.com, so check out those sites for some great options (I linked the ones I purchased above).

One last item---GAP's racerback sports bra. Lifesavers. With the rib pain I started to have towards the end of my second trimester, I could no longer wear regular bras, even when I went up a band size. These are soft, stretchy, comfy and overall perfect for pregnancy (though if you are very well endowed, they may not provide enough support, word of warning).

Those are all of the items I can think of for now! I hope you enjoyed this post. Please feel free to share your pregnancy favorites in the comments below!

FTC disclaimer: I purchased all of these products with my own money except for the Preggers tights and PB&J maxi dress, which were sent to me for review.

36 weeks!

I'm sorry this week's post is so late!  I've been really tired this week and didn't have the energy after work to finish this post. 

Last week, my husband and I attended a breastfeeding class at the hospital where I'll deliver.  Since becoming pregnant (and even before then) breastfeeding was very important to me (and still is). I have read all of the studies about the benefits of breast milk for babies and more than anything, I hope and pray I'm able to provide our little one with breast milk.

I have to admit I was really disappointed with the class---not because the information wasn't good---but because I felt the overarching message of the class came from a place of judgement and instilling fear.  There was a lot of "formula is evil" type talk, which I don't think is fair.  We were all there to learn about breastfeeding, so obviously we want to breastfeed---but of all of the women in the class---how many will actually go on to breastfeed exclusively for 6 months, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics?  I don't have that answer...but the class left me feeling defeated because it was so "this is the only way and any other way should absolutely be avoided at all costs." I think it causes moms to feel unnecessary stress and guilt if they don't or can't breastfeed for the recommended amount of time. Maybe that was just the one instructor though, who knows.

During the class, I had asked about the lactation consultant's personal experiences working with mothers who had undergone a breast augmentation and wanted to breastfeed. Her feedback was mostly encouraging---she said most women with implants were able to breastfeed---especially if the surgery was more than 2 years ago, the implant was placed under the muscle and the incision was NOT made around the aereola. Check, check, check (for me).  I know several women who have successfully breastfed with implants so I wasn't overly concerned about the surgery affecting my ability to breastfeed, but it was nice to hear some positive feedback from the  lactation consultant too.

What took me by surprise was when the instructor pulled me aside after class.  She gave me her card and recommended I come see one of the lactation consultants immediately after the birth of the baby because I would probably need to start pumping in addition to trying to breastfeed to build my supply.  I appreciated that advice because I want to get off to the best start...but once we started getting more into my history I started to feel absolutely and totally defeated (and this may admittedly be impacted by the fact that I'm more emotional lately).  

The lactation consultant had asked me about my breasts prior to surgery and I told her that they never changed/developed during puberty (which is why I got the implants) and that my plastic surgeon had told me that I was one of the most under-developed patients he'd ever operated on. I don't know why it never occurred to me that a lack of ample tissue could present a problem when it came to breastfeeding---I guess you don't think about that when you're in your early 20's. The instructor also asked me if my breasts changed during pregnancy and they haven't grown in size, but I have seen some other changes in them, which she did say could be a positive sign.

Of course I started to Google as soon as I got home and came upon some websites that confirmed my fears...there's a chance I'm one of the very rare women who may have Insufficient Glandular Tissue (one of the signs of this is breasts that did not change during puberty and pregnancy---there are other signs too but these are the main ones that apply to me).  Basically, I may be able to produce some breast milk---but never enough to exclusively feed my baby with it. Now---I'm not saying this is my destiny---I could very well have no issues whatsoever...but reading about this condition certainly made me face the the fact that I may not be able to provide what I wish I could for my baby and that I'll be one of the moms that people like the instructor of that class will probably judge for "caving" to formula feeding. At the end of the day, I have to feed my baby and I will do whatever she needs to grow and be healthy.

I know so many women who struggled with breastfeeding---some made it through those first six tough weeks or so and went on to breastfeed really successfully, some supplemented with formula and some stopped all together for various reasons. It just seems like the class was taught in a way that doesn't really address the tough parts about breastfeeding or the challenges a woman can face.  Even all of the moms featured in the breastfeeding video shown in class had breasts and nipples of almost the exact same shape and size. I wish they had shown more of a variety, it would have felt more encouraging.

I suppose up until now I had been living in ignorant bliss about breastfeeding.  I was so determined that I would do whatever it takes to make it work, that I didn't even think about the possibility that I could actually be limited by my own natural anatomy. I've had some time to process this and my husband has been really supportive when I've gotten down about it. We will cross that bridge when we get there and not worry about it now. Thanks for letting me vent a little about this...


How far along? 36 weeks (I do these a week behind as a recap of the previous week, so I'm actually 37 weeks and 2 days today).  

Total weight gain/loss: I've gained about 27 pounds now. Just as I predicted, I packed it all on at the very end.

Maternity clothes? I'm still living in my GAP maternity skinnies and long tanks and tunics. Flats are my new best friend. Maxi dresses are the best invention in life.

Stretch marks? Still none, but I am predicting I will get some around my belly button because of the stupid piercing holes being stretched out so much. Right now I'm mostly using Belli's Elasticity Belly Oil and Mustela double-action stretch mark cream in rotation. I'm over the Mamma Mio Tummy Rub a little.

Symptoms: They've really piled on this week. My fingers are swollen and my feet and ankles feel swollen.  My OB told me that they're not that swollen but I can tell by how my shoes fit (i.e. one pair doesn't even fit anymore).  I am also experiencing occasional Braxton Hicks contractions, lower back pain, cramping that radiates to my thighs (occasionally) and just general, overall discomfort. 

Sleep: It's so-so. Some nights I can sleep really well (even with getting up to pee a few times) and other nights I'm surfing Instagram and reading celebrity gossip at 3 or 4 in the morning just to try to get back to sleep again. Thank God for iPhones. 

Best moment this week: Celebrating our wedding anniversary, FINDING OUT BABY IS HEAD DOWN (YAY!) It's nice to know I will at least have a chance at having a vaginal delivery.

(pretty flowers from the hubs)

Have you told family and friends: Yes!

Miss Anything? Being comfortable

Movement: Things are getting tight up in there. She definitely has cycles of sleep and wakefulness. I thank God for my weekly NST's because I swear they're all that keeps me sane during these last few weeks.

(just hangin' out with my fetal monitor)

Food cravings: Cereal with milk, Subway sandwiches, sweets in general

Anything making you queasy or sick: Yes---eating!  I can only eat smaller meals now, but constantly. I used to eat every 2-3 hours and now I feel like I eat all the time but smaller amounts. Every time I eat a massive meal I feel like I'm going to topple over and I feel really nauseous.  There's just no more room in there for me to eat larger meals. 

Have you started to show yet: My belly feels huge these days. People ask when I'm due.

Baby is a: Girl!

Belly Button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? I still wear my e-ring with a faux wedding band. My wedding band is too tight right now.  I can still get it on, but don't want to risk not getting it off again.

Happy or Moody most of the time: A little bit of everything all rolled into one. I feel happy and excited but also tired and burned out.

Looking forward to: These days, I just look forward to NST's and OB appointments. I like to know everything is okay with the baby.

(Here's a pretty piece of nursery art I ordered. 

Can't wait to share the rest of the pieces with y'all!)

Thank you for reading and for all of my pregnant readers, please feel free to check in below as well and let me know how your pregnancy is going :) I also welcome everyone's advice and comments about pregnancy!

35 Weeks!

Today marks the 36th week of my pregnancy and it feels surreal to know that today, May 1st, will mark the baby's birth month (unless she's late and arrives in June). It has been such a pleasure to document each week and share my thoughts and feelings with all of my wonderful readers. I love reading your feedback and reading about your own pregnancies too. I also appreciate all of the product recommendations many of you have provided on my Facebook page!

I've had a pretty smooth pregnancy which I'm so thankful for but these last couple of weeks have definitely been a challenge. I finally get what people mean when they talk about how rough third trimester can be.  That home stretch seems to bring with it a slew of symptoms---constant pressure, Braxton Hicks contractions, constant bathroom visits, discomfort while sitting/standing/walking, lower back aches, cramping, waking up at 3 or 4 a.m. and not being able to sleep again..the list goes on.  Fortunately, it's such a small amount of the pregnancy that's on the rougher side and it's all worth it for the baby.

April was a really busy month for me professionally---tomorrow I'm filming a story with a national media outlet that I've been planning with producers for nearly a year, so seeing that finally come to fruition is really exciting.  The crew is flying in from New York and I have a super early morning tomorrow so I'm heading to bed early to get some rest.  I had maternity photos taken today and all of the standing and positions have really given me some lower back pain so I'm trying to take it easy since I'll be with the crew for 12 hours tomorrow. After this week, I'm ready to slow down a bit for the rest of my pregnancy. 

In other updates, the nursery is almost complete and I've also washed some clothes and blankets and my husband assembled some of the baby items we still had in boxes.  I realized when I was washing clothes that I literally had maybe five pieces of newborn and 0-3 month baby clothing. I was buying everything in larger sizes as so many people recommended, so I had to order some footed sleepers and onesies in 0-3 month sizes so the baby would actually have clothes to wear when she was born. Every mom has recommended the footed sleepers with zippers to me so hopefully they will work out!  BTW---I used the code GAP35 at checkout to get 35% off of all of my Baby Gap purchases. Not sure how long it's valid for but check it out if you're looking to buy some cute baby stuff.

I'm also in full-on nesting mode. I decided last Sunday while half-asleep on the couch that suddenly I had to spring into action and rearrange my kitchen cabinets. Totally had the husband get a step ladder so I could go all organization-freak on the cabinets. I've just been really into organizing lately, which is not unusual for me---but the unstoppable drive to organize is kind of hilarious. My husband was like "are you serious right now with this cabinet stuff?"

Speaking of cleaning an organizing, we finally hired a maid/housekeeping service.  When I first moved to Houston, I have to admit I was completely stunned to find out that a large majority of the people I met had maids or cleaning services. Even single people and married people with no children. It was definitely not the norm where I grew up and I admit I didn't "get" why people would pay someone else to clean their house when they could clean it.  I'm a weirdo who likes to clean, but admittedly, it was getting hard to keep up with it all as I got further along in my pregnancy--- just the physical nature of it and also not wanting to use certain cleaners (chemicals).  

My husband has been so awesome during pregnancy and has really gone above and beyond with pitching in---but we always knew that once we had a baby, family time would be our largest priority and to be honest, we were spending hours every weekend cleaning/maintaining the house. 

Once the baby is here we want to spend all of that extra time with her, especially since we will both be working full time, so this is a great choice for our family.  Plus, I totally get it now---coming home to a clean, sparkling home after a long day is an incredible feeling.  We are going to have our home cleaned every two weeks. It will be nice to have the extra help while I'm on leave too, since just adjusting to life with a new baby can be challenging enough without having to worry about cleaning your shower (and everything else, too).

One more thing---I got my hair done last weekend. I just added a few more ombre pieces to the underneath part of my hair and around my face. I am really happy with out it turned out! I also noticed that since I've been growing my roots out during pregnancy (I used to have them colored darker than my natural color) that I seem to have some light pieces through the top and especially in the front that appeared out of nowhere. I think it has to do with pregnancy hormones because I don't have the top colored.

How far along? 35 weeks (I do these a week behind as a recap of the previous week, so I'm actually 36 weeks today).  Just FOUR more weeks to go! EEEPPPP!

Total weight gain/loss: I will find out for sure at my 36 week appointment on Friday. I am feeling more discomfort and the baby is definitely larger so I know there is weight being put on each week.

Maternity clothes? I still live in my GAP maternity skinnies for work and maxi dresses on weekends. Also love love love long, stretchy tanks (Liz Lange for Target and Lululemon cool racerbacks) and my Tory Burch Reva flats. They've been great during pregnancy.

Stretch marks? I'm continuing to use Belli's Elasticity Belly Oil, Mamma Mio Tummy Rub and Mustela double-action stretch mark cream in rotation. I am literally waiting for the day to see a stretch mark where my belly button piercing holes are, I just have a feeling about it with how tight it is. It's all worth it though for a precious baby.

Symptoms: Just the ones I mentioned at the beginning of my post, same as last week basically.

Sleep: Not great these days. Waking up randomly in the middle of the night and not being able to fall back asleep is becoming a regular occurrence. 

Best moment this week: Getting a good report on my fetal monitoring this week, hanging artwork in the nursery, getting more and more done for the baby.

Have you told family and friends: Yes!

Miss Anything? Being comfortable

Movement: Baby girl has been active lately---her kicks and movements feel more intense as she gets larger and larger. I will find out at my ultrasound how big she is (approximately).

Food cravings: Honey Nut Cheerios with milk, Subway, sweets in general

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Oh yes, round and proud!

Baby is a: Girl!

Belly Button in or out? Outie but flat.

Wedding rings on or off? On---getting tight though---noticed that this week

Happy or Moody most of the time: all over the place, to be honest...I can go from happy to crying to stressed to excited....


Looking forward to: Breastfeeding and infant care classes this week and next and my 36 week OB appointment.

Thank you for reading and for all of my pregnant readers, please feel free to check in below as well and let me know how your pregnancy is going :) I also welcome everyone's advice and comments about pregnancy!