I’m gonna be honest- this time of the year is ROUGH. I forgot how busy I get around this time of year due to the end of the school year and I’ve been absolutely swamped. Mix that in with my sister-in-law’s graduation AND Mother’s Day…it’s been busy. SO busy, in fact, that although I made my Baby Bump Monday chalkboard this week, I haven’t even taken pictures for it yet. Ugh. Failure!
HOWEVER, to make up for it, I’m bringing you some other bump pictures from the weekend with Oakleigh Rose maternity style and a giveaway! Yippee!
How far along: 21 weeks! We are over the halfway hump and are getting closer and closer to meeting our Addison!
Gender: It’s a GIRL! (still lol)
Maternity clothes: In today’s post I’m wearing this gorgeous Strawberry Wine dress from Oakleigh Rose! It’s actually not part of their adorable maternity section, but works perfectly for my growing baby bump (plus, Mathew loved it so much, he could hardly keep his hands to himself)!
What I love about this shop is that Oakleigh Rose is a small, family-owned and operated, Christian business with a goal of making women feel beautiful in their own skin. They truly strive to offer impeccable customer service and satisfaction and offer free US shipping and returns. After I placed my order, Meaghan (the co-owner) had my dress shipped out later that day! They also donate a portion of their sales to a different charity each quarter. The 2nd quarter of 2014 is the Humane Society, and if you’re an animal lover like me, this is just ANOTHER reason to snag some clothes from Oakleigh Rose.
Stretch marks: Even though I’m using cocoa butter religiously, my “girls” have little stretch marks. Thankfully I don’t see any on my stomach yet, but I can’t really see the lower half of my stomach anymore, so I’m just relying on the mirror. Yikes!
Belly button in or out: Innie but it’s not as deep as it used to be. It used to be a black hole and now it’s more like half of that. AH!
Sleep: I bought a Snoogle and it was the best investment ever for sleep. Sure, it takes up 1/3 of the bed, but it’s all good!
Best moment this week: We found out at our gender/anatomy scan that Addison has a few complications. She has a cyst by her rear, and the doctors had mentioned 3 other things. We cried, we had tons of tests run, and our best moment last week was finding out that 1) She is negative for trisomy 13, 18, and 21, and 2) those 3 “other complications” are no longer a concern of the doctors. My pregnancy has turned into a “high risk” one, but we will be getting to see Miss Addison every 2 weeks for ultrasounds to make sure her cyst stays below 12% in comparison to her body. Right now it’s only 4% which is great, and I fully believe that God had everything to do in making sure our baby girl was safe and healthy. Finding out that 75% of their worries were taken away was a HUGE blessing and was the best moment for us. I would absolutely love prayers, however, for us, Addison, and for all the doctors we are seeing right now.
Miss anything: Hot sauce. I stupidly ate hot wings the other day for the NFL draft, and regretted it 2 hours later when it all came back up. Worst EVER.
Movement: Addison is a ninja! She’s always moving around and movements are getting stronger and stronger!
Cravings: Still holding strong to my milk craving! I guess she needs lots of calcium to grow those bones!
Queasy or sick: See “Miss anything” above lol
Looking forward to: Trying to get started on a baby registry soon! We will be pretty busy in the weekends to come, but people are starting to ask where we’re registered, so I guess we need to get started!
Looking forward to: Trying to get started on a baby registry soon! We will be pretty busy in the weekends to come, but people are starting to ask where we’re registered, so I guess we need to get started!
Pearl’s thoughts: Pearl doesn’t know how to feel about mommy’s belly. She steps on it like a stair to jump to the top of the couch and pretty much jumps down on it like it’s a trampoline. She does NOT know the definition of “being careful!”
Shay says
I’m loving all the Maxi dresses they offer – so cute! And those are so comfortable any time.
Shay recently posted…Dr. Who Challenge – #doctorwho20daychallenge
tammy cordery says
I like the dresses. so cute.
Chelsee says
This is such a cute dress!
Chelsee recently posted…Talk about lovely…
kristinethefoleyfamblog says
I lived in dresses when I was pregnant. You look beautiful!
kristinethefoleyfamblog recently posted…Do Rad Things #foleyfit Color Me Rad 2014
Myrabev says
Prayers for your baby I am sure the cyst will stay down x
Myrabev recently posted…Wantable Accessories Box
Nikkie says
I love everything they have but especially the really cute summer dresses, & I would love to win to give this to my mother for her bday coming up & this would be perfect, thanks for this amazing opportunity & congrats on the LiL1
Cynthia G says
Maxi dresses
amber.m says
I’d get the little black cardi!
amber.m recently posted…Tips for raising a toddler.
Jamie Rippy (@MamaMommyMom) says
I love that dress – It’s super cute! It’ll be a great postpartum dress too!
Jamie Rippy (@MamaMommyMom) recently posted…An Asheville Weekend Getaway #Travel
Kristina says
You look beautiful. I’m sorry there are some complications and you are now high risk. I must say I had a wonderful pregnancy and all my tests came back negative. When Jack was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (even though our prenatal testing said no) at 2 weeks old I felt like my life had fallen apart; like the ground collapsed under me. In a way I wish I had known and in other ways I’m glad I didn’t. I’be learned in the past few months every body has something. We just all need to appreciate what we do have. That little blessing you are carrying is so lucky to have parents who love her so much already. Stay as positive as you can. I know that has been my saving grace with Jack’s diagnosis. Most times I could break down and cry all day knowing he has such a tough road ahead of him but I can’t. Im a mom now and have no choice but to be the strongest I can be for him!!!
Kristina recently posted…My 1st Mother’s Day
Breenah says
They have such cute dresses!
Breenah recently posted…Mother’s Day is NEXT Sunday
Meg O. says
Yesss!! Maternity stuff! I love the Radiant Orchid maxi!
Meg O. recently posted…Preggo Meg O. – 25 Weeks!
Ange says
You look so super cute in this!!
Ange recently posted…Beauty Lists With BIC® 4-Color™
Laura MyNewestAddiction says
I seriously thing that dress is the cutest thing every!
Laura MyNewestAddiction recently posted…Modify Watches
tiffany says
I LOVE the timeless maxi – i would live in it!!!
Carly says
You look AMAZING!!!!
Natalie Brown says
Hi! First of all, you look absolutely adorable! I love the pink on you. My favorite item from the shop is the Fancy Floral Maxi Dress. Cute and fun for the Summer time!! Thank-you!
Natalie Brown says
Oops! I forgot to tell you why I would like to win. I would like to win because I recently lost 30 pounds and really need clothes that fit. lol Thanks!!
Diana says
You look so amazing in this dress mama!!!
Diana recently posted…Five Things: Birthday Celebrations, Recipes, and Being Brave!
Samantha Marie says
I love the striped yoga pants and the Black Maxi!!! 🙂
Angela W says
The April Shower dress for a maternity photo shoot.
Shanda Enriquez says
Twirls Striped Mini Skirt IS ADORABLE!
Shanda Enriquez recently posted…Pizza Time!
ghetto tattoos says
Hey There. I found your weblog using msn. That is an extremely neatly written article.
I’ll make sure to bookmark it and come back to read extra of
your helpcul info. Thank you for the post. I’ll
certainly comeback.
ghetto tattoos recently posted…ghetto tattoos
leather laptop case says
Excellent post. I was checking constantly this blog and I’m impressed!
Very helpful info partihularly the last part 🙂 I care
for such info a lot. I was seeking this certain info
for a very log time. Thank you and good luck.
leather laptop case recently posted…leather laptop case