25 Weeks

I have been busy getting Connor's nursery planned out the way I want it this week. Brad put up the crib (then, without complaining one bit, had to take it back down because I decided I wanted to change the nursery to his office instead. I have such an awesome husband!) So, now that we swapped the nursery for the office, the crib is back up and looks so good in the new room with the tall ceilings and arched window. I have lucked out again and borrowing my co-worker/friend's son's bedding which I am absolutely in love with! Jen and I found what I was looking for in Jackson a couple weekends ago, but I just couldn't pay what they wanted for it. (of course, I had to pick out the silk one). So, Cindy is letting me borrow her son, Jackson's, bedding which is almost exactly like the one I picked out! Blue and cream colored silk bumper, bed skirt, and blanket. I have order the striped sheet and blanket  from Nursery Rhymes in Jackson I had picked out and it should be here within a few weeks. I can't wait to get it all put together!

Bedding without the mattress and sheet 

Love this iron crib! Nola is not so sure about it :)

I practiced with chalk paint again this weekend since that is what I plan to use on the nursery furniture once it is ready. I'm trying to get all of the practice I can! I painted a book shelf Brad has had for years. It was dark brown before I painted it and now it is a bluish-green "Duck Egg" color. It took all day to complete but I love the finished product! 

I also decorated our front door for fall! I love the cool, fall weather we are having right now. Pumpkins and mums are what I love most about fall. I will soon be pulling out all of my pumpkin recipes to start baking! I monogrammed the "C" on the white pumpkin and made my burlap wreath with felt flowers. I actually made 2 burlap wreaths this year. The first one I made only had a "C" on it. I ended up selling that one and make the burlap tie wreath with flowers.

Pregnancy Highlights: 

How Far Along: 25 weeks

Size of Baby: The size of a eggplant about 13.6 inches and 1.9 pounds

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 14 pounds since my last MD appt. 

Maternity Clothes: Bought my first long sleeve solid maternity tee this week. It's pretty comfy!

Gender: It's a BOY!

Movement: Connor is a very active little boy :)

Sleep: Back pain is beginning to make sleep difficult. I toss and turn A LOT!

Cravings/Aversions: I finally had a 2 Brothers Burger and it was sooo delish!! Everything is giving me heart burn and indigestion, though :(

Emotions: With my body changing, I am much more conscious about what I look like. I know is Connor growning, but its definitely not easy seeing my belly, hips, arms, and chubby face grow!

What I Miss: My energy...haven't made it to the gym in a week or so because I'm beginning to be exhausted again after work. 

Symptoms: Mid back pain and indigestion. Can't seem to eat enough Tums! 

What I'm Looking Forward To: Getting all of Connor's bedding in and put together!