nursery, 27 weeks, and changes,,

Being a teacher I have decorated about 5 classrooms total...basically every year that I have taught. Now when I decorate a classroom and get it ready it is quite the ordeal and inevitably I end up getting frustrated to the point of hating the room at some point in the process. Though in every room I have ever taught in I have ended up *loving* it at the end! So I'm not quite sure why I thought decorating a nursery would be any different but oh.my.goodness! Decorating Weslee's nursery has been the absolute hardest! I am not sure if it is the hormones that are all over the place or just my need for things to be perfect but I can not get this nursery right! I have scored the internet, Pinterest, Instagram, blogs and everywhere else I can think of for ideas to make baby girls nursery just right but right when I think I have it down then I change my mind! I am going to show you a glimpse of what is going on in the nursery currently and feel free to give me some feedback on what you would do!

 Here is a shelf that is in her room currently (the wreath is from our wedding and is dried baby's breaths!) My MIL found the block letters for me and I just love them! Currently there is nothing in the drawers except in the first one there are some of her headbands! I am thinking we will use the baskets to hold things needed for diaper changes and just some misc items!

Here is a view of right when you walk in the door...The curtains were just plain burlap but my mom and I added a cream ruffle to the bottom. We just got the rug in from Lulu and Georgia...I love it!! I knew it was a risk when I bought it but I think it really added a pop to her room! 

The door in this picture is an old door that we found that eventually will have her monogram hanging over it! I originally had it next to the crib but moved it over by her rocking chair this past weekend and think that it really helped balance out the room.  Our rocker is from Pottery Barn and I just love it, I think it is perfect because it doesn't look like a nursery chair...meaning when we don't need it in the nursery anymore we can use it somewhere else! That line might of been what convinced the hubby that we **needed** it! I want to find a fun pillow or throw blanket for the rocker as well. 

My in-laws got us this sweet rocker with Weslee's name on it! It is the softest fabric and think it fits perfectly in her room! 

 There is one more side of the nursery that I have to complete  plus just finding small knick-knack things  but I think we have the big things done! I can't believe in just 13 weeks we will have a sweet baby girl in this room!

The ever growing belly from a different view point this week! The sweet guy at church that greets us every week with some witty comment informed me this past week that there is no more hiding little girl! I would have to agree!!

How far along? 27 weeks 

Baby Size: Cucumber..15 inches and about albs

Baby Gender: GIRL!!!!!!

Total weight gain: I think right around 20 pounds! 

Maternity clothes? It is getting more difficult getting dressed in the morning and sometimes when I come out of the closet the husband busts out laughing and thats my cue as to not to wear that outfit but still hanging on to just the one pair of maternity jeans! Now I am really determined not to buy any since we have only 3 months left! 

Stretch marks? So far so good...keeping fingers crossed!

Sleep: It has actually gotten better the past couple of weeks! I still wake up to go to the restroom but then I usually am able to fall back asleep. I usually can't sleep past 6:30 but it has actually been nice getting up a little bit earlier! 

Best moment this week: well technically it was last week but getting to hear baby girl's heartbeat and finding out that I passed the glucose test!! woohoo!! Baby girl is quite the mover so it is always a challenge to find her heart beat at first and this time our doctor said "You have a very active baby" while she was looking for heart beat..I'm blaming all of her energy on her father! 

Miss Anything? My sinuses  have really started bothering me so I am really missing being able to take a Z-Pack right now to get rid of these bad boys!  

Movement: She is moving lots and is quite the active girl. It is the absolute best feeling when I feel her move. Last Wednesday during bible study she was moving like crazy and you could see my stomach really moving! She was making it very hard to pay attention! 

Food cravings: ANYTHING!! My sweet tooth has really kicked in this past week! 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, feeling pretty good! 

Labor Signs: Not a thing..thank goodness!! 

Symptoms: Feeling pretty good this week minus the allergies/sinuses. 

Belly Button in or out? Still in..but I feel like it is barely hanging on...

Wedding rings on or off? On

Mood: I I feel like I have been on the verge of tears more recently but besides that I think my mood has stayed about the same. 

Looking forward to: There are officially 9 days till spring break ( that is school days ..the only ones that really matter!!) and I can not wait! March is looking like its going to be quite the month..spring break, 1 year wedding anniversary, bible study retreat with some amazing girls, and Weslee's first shower!! All of it is so exciting! 

    Now if you follow me on instagram and that is how you got to the blog you know that this will be my last year teaching! I have officially turned in my resignation as of today!  I am so excited to begin this new chapter (well in about 12 weeks) of being a stay at home mom. I have dreamed of those words forever it seems like..I have always known that if it was at all possible that being a SAHM was my dream job! I know there will be days and times that I will really miss teaching  but I can not wait to spend everyday with my little one! I have no idea what the future holds for us but I am anxious to find out! I have already claimed helping my friends get their classrooms ready for the beginning of the school year and will probably try and sub every now and again as well, just to get my teaching fix :)! 

Dear Weslee Grace,

  Every time I write your name I feel like it becomes a little more real that you are mine, that you are my daughter... and you will be here in 15 short weeks! In the past 6 months you have already captured so many people's hearts and you are not even here!  Your daddy and I were quite surprised when we learned that you would be making our family of 2 into 3, and I will never forget that day! It was a Friday night when we found out and I was not sure how to tell your daddy or what he was going to say! I cautiously called him to our bedroom where I was with my mouth covered because I was grinning from ear to ear and I wasn't sure if I was supposed to be grinning. He took one look at the little test and he just smiled! I have seen your daddy smile many times in the past 5 1/2 years but this was a different smile, it was a smile that I can't even explain! He was beaming with joy and excitement, and I knew from that moment you had just carved a spot into both of our hearts!  We spent the rest of the night talking about you and trying to remember every detail.  Every time you kick and your daddy feels it he begins to get that same exact smile on his face! I am determined to capture it on video so that one day in the far future you can watch it and see how before you were even here he loved you so very much!
   You are our first baby and there are so many things that we are looking forward to and can't wait to do with you. You are by far my greatest dream come true and I didn't even know you were on the radar! I can't wait to read to you, and sing to you (though your daddy may prefer to do the singing since he thinks mommy is not the best, I just know you will love it anyways though). I am your biggest fan and friend, but first  and foremost I am your mommy. I will not always say yes to you, or let you do the "cool" thing but I promise you that every decision I make will have your best interest at heart and will be made out of love. I know there will be times that me and your daddy will not be your favorite people but know that we always, no matter what, love you more than you can imagine.
  I want you to grow up to be kind, respectful and full of life. I want to teach you to love people even if they are different than you, and to always remember to try and make a difference in people's lives.
  I want to teach you about Jesus. I want you to know that he died on a cross to save YOU. He loves you. I want you to talk to him and I want you to develop your own relationship with him. I hope you have an ever growing desire to be closer to him and to know more about him. Baby girl, Jesus will the be the one constant in your life forever and I want you to always turn to him. Your daddy and I can't wait to teach you all we know about him and watch you develop your own relationship. Long before I even knew you were going to be mine, Jesus knew you were mine. He has such a special plan for you and I can't wait to be a part of it.
   I want to do all the things with you that I got to do and still get to do with my mom! I can't wait to take you to get your nails done for the first time, and to go shopping. I hope that you want to wear matching outfits with me, and I promise to do that for as long as you want. I daydream about having mommy/daughter dates and all the fun that we will have. I can't wait to have special talks with you and hear all about your days. I want you to know that you can always come to me no matter what, and I promise to listen.
  Baby girl there are so many things that I am so excited for and cant' wait to experience with you and your daddy. You have been chosen to be a part of our family for a very special reason and we can not wait! We love you so very much and are so anxious for your arrival!

Love,
Your mommy

24 week update!

(It has been a loooong week at work...so looking a little tired in this picture!..also trying to teach the husband how to take more flattering pictures :) )

How far along? 24 weeks  ( I feel like the weeks have started to drag a little bit..I know I will regret saying that soon!)

Baby Size: Eggplant...about 9inches and 1.7lbs 

Baby Gender: GIRL!!!!!!

Total weight gain: Not a clue..head to the doctor on Monday. DREADING seeing the number. 

Maternity clothes? Still only have one pair of jeans and making it work! So thankful that leggings and tunic tops are in style right now! I have been living in my leggings and long sweaters since it has been SO cold. I am so ready for Spring weather. 

Stretch marks? So far so good...keeping fingers crossed!

Sleep: Ugh I am longing for a full night of sleep!! I get up a couple of times at night to either go to the restroom or just stand up because I can't get comfortable anymore...which from what I hear only gets worse!

Best moment this week: I got to each brunch with two of my favorite girls on Saturday and this really yummy place called Old Fellows. It was so fun to catch up with these girls, especially since one lives in Houston. The other girl has a daughter that was born the day before Will and I got married so it was so fun to see her as well. I already told her momma that I am claiming all of her little girl clothes because they are so precious! 

Miss Anything? Being able to wear anything in my closet, a full nights sleep, and not feeling tired! 

Movement: She is moving lots and is quite the active girl. On Tuesday I didn't feel her move hardly at all at school so being the worry wart that I am I was a little concerned but then by the time I got home she was back in the full swing of kicking! It is such a reassuring feeling! 

Food cravings: ANYTHING!! I seriously feel like I have eaten constantly this past week. Still want lots of fruit and fruit smoothies..maybe that is my brains way of getting me to balance out the amount of sweets I have eaten. Also I always love the Candy Hearts that come out around valentines so I made a stop at Central Market yesterday and stocked up! 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, feeling pretty good! 

Labor Signs: Not a thing..thank goodness!! 

Symptoms: Round ligament pain is in full force..or at least thats what I think it is! My stomach has felt so much pressure this past week. 

Belly Button in or out? Still in..thinking it will switch any week now, and yes the husband is still grossed out by it! 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Mood: I I feel like I have been on the verge of tears more recently but besides that I think my mood has stayed about the same. 

Looking forward to: Still working on the nursery so I am looking forward to finding some pieces that really tie it all together. Right now the nursery just frustrates me but I know by the time she gets here I will have it all figured out. I