Mellow Yellow

This time around we decided to wait until birth to find out if little baby Smith is a he or a she. It seems like July is forever away and the thought of finding out in February is very tempting. As much as I would like to prepare for all things pink or all things blue the idea of not knowing is really intriguing to me. I truly think we can hold out as I only have to get through 1 ultra sound without peeking. I just need to keep imagining that magical moment in the delivery room when I will be introduced to my son or daughter. That joy and the fact that I am 99.9% sure that I picked out the most perfect gender neutral nursery color have only solidified my decision to wait.
After spending some time talking with Brian about what color he would like to go with we decided that yellow would be it. I took some time to look around the internet today and came across the most lovely shade. It's called Lemon Sorbet by Benjamin Moore. It's been names their 2013 Color of the Year and I am beyond excited to go check it out at the paint store. I am really hoping these online samples match it in real life and am able to get started on his or her room very soon! 

Benjamin Moore-Lemon Sorbet (2019-60)

                                         

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Plum

1. How far along?: 12 weeks!
2. How big is baby?: Plum
3. Weight gain?: Down 4lbs total. I've been loading up on the Christmas cookies and delicious food!
4. Stretch marks?: None
5. Maternity clothes?: None
6. Best moment last week?: All things Christmas! 
7. Food cravings?: Fruit
8. Symptoms?: Starting to feel semi normal again
9. Exercise?: None lately but hoping to get back into it soon since I was given the green light
10. Gender?: Don't know and we decided to wait until baby is born to find out! 
11. Movement?: None yet. Can't wait to feel some kicks!
12. Belly button?: Always in
13. What I miss?: Wine
14. Labor signs?: None thankfully!
15. What I'm looking forward to?: My next ultra sound!
16. Different this time: Just the amount of nausea and lack of motivation! 

Family Tradition

This is the 4th year that we have attended Brian's company kid's holiday party. It is so much fun and there is so much to do with the kids. They have face painting, cookie decorating, crafts, music, balloon animals, and of course Santa! Everything was a huge success minus the Santa part. Cole wanted nothing to do with the jolly old man and didn't make it more than 2 seconds sitting on his lap. I guess I should consider a picture with at least one of them and him a win...

Lime

1. How far along?: 11 weeks!
2. How big is baby?: Lime
3. Weight gain?: Down 5 lbs total. Not even trying.
4. Stretch marks?: None
5. Maternity clothes?: The one in my picture today is maternity but that's about it
6. Best moment last week?: A great doctor's visit with a lot of questions answered and hearing baby's sweet heartbeat! 172bpm
7. Food cravings?: Strawberries and clementines
8. Symptoms?: Nauseous all day/night, exhaustion, and headaches
9. Exercise?: None lately but hoping to get back into it soon since I was given the green light
10. Gender?: Don't know and we decided to wait until baby is born to find out! I'm leaning towards girl right now if I had to guess
11. Movement?: None yet. Can't wait to feel some kicks!
12. Belly button?: Always in
13. What I miss?: Sushi
14. Labor signs?: None thankfully!
15. What I'm looking forward to?: All the Christmas festivities over the next week and spending lots of time with my family!
16. Different this time: Just the amount of nausea and lack of motivation! 

Change of Heart

I mentioned earlier this week that I've been anti Christmas this year. Little by little we've been decorating, baking, caroling, and slowly but surely adding some sparkle to our home. Besides the beauty that comes with this time of year, there is nothing more I love than experiencing it with our sweet little boys. The twinkle in their eyes, the excitement in their voices, and the happiness they get from the magic of this season. I'm beginning to think the closer we get to Christmas there could be a definite change around here, and just like that Grinch, my heart too will grow 3 sizes in one day!

1st Appointment

I had my first official OB appointment today. It went so much better than I could have possibly imagined. The doctor was someone who I had never met and she was so awesome. She thoroughly went through everything with me and answered all my questions. I didn't feel uncomfortable or rushed at all. It was a typical check up and all seemed well with my blood pressure, weight, etc...The highlight of the whole appointment was hearing baby's beautiful heartbeat. I couldn't believe it and may have even cried a little. When I was pregnant with Cole I didn't hear the heartbeat this early. I was genuinely surprised and in awe of the beautiful sound and couldn't believe she found it so quickly. That plus the reassurance that everything was going as it should be really put my mind at ease after all the stress of spotting for the past 2 weeks. Here's hoping that mom and baby stay healthy and happy for the next 30 weeks. Since I never put this on here when I had my ultrasound, here is a pic of #3 @ 8 weeks old! Isn't he/she so cute?!