31 Weeks

Our baby weighs about 3.3lbs

This has been a world wind couple of weeks. Lets start with the fact that I am now on bedrest. Have been since 28 weeks. I started having some mild contractions and dilated to 1cm spent a week in the hospital before being released on STRICT bed rest at home.

It has definitely made a great impact on my home life as Ricci is now forced to be mom and dad. We're desperately trying to hang in there to at least 36 weeks (how far along i was when I had Ameera) because at that point we know he will pretty much be able to come home with us from the hospital. 

They gave me the 4 dose steroid shot for his lungs just as a precaution stupid shot stings like hell.

I have my next appointment on Monday where I'll be 32 weeks and I'm wondering if my cervix has made any changes and if he is engaged or not. I swear I feel tickling under my pubes lol. With the holidays coming and us moving into a new house on top of not knowing how early this little one will try to pop up, I am seriously trying to keep my sanity.

Dealing with some serious cabin fever lol.

How far along? 31 Weeks

Total weight gain: 25lbs- 135

Maternity clothes? Bed rest so I'm mainly in t shirts and undies

Sleep: Getting a little uncomfortable again

Best moment this week: Uhmmmmm wrapping Mimi's Xmas gifts

Miss Anything? My old body. A nice cocktail :p

Movement: Painful jabs

Food cravings: Been eating a lot of icecream

Anything making you queasy or sick: no thank god!

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: lots of Braxtons. Did have mild contractions dilated 1cm

Symptoms: Lots of peeing and pressure below

Belly Button in or out? its poking out now lol

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: Kingston Erik's arrival 

27 Weeks

Our baby is the size of a head of CAULIFLOWER [2lbs]

This week we spent in the US where we did all our baby shopping and most importantly I got the opportunity to vote!

Saying good bye to my beautiful niece :D

Overall it was a good trip as usual. Lots of time with my sisters and my niece and nephew. Ameera got to spend some time with family. And I got to get glam :D

How far along? 27 Weeks

Total weight gain: 21lbs- 131

Maternity clothes? Nah this week I shopped in my favorite pre pregnancy shops and just focused on pieces that were loose fitted.

Sleep: Has gotten a little better

Best moment this week: BEING HOME!

Miss Anything? My old body! The clothes have been so amaze!

Movement: More frequent especially when i'm hungry

Food cravings: hmmm nothing I can put my finger on

Anything making you queasy or sick: no thank god!

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: lots of Braxtons

Symptoms: Ahh the peeing! heart burn at night

Belly Button in or out? its poking out now lol

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: XMAS!

Baby Shower

25 Weeks

Our baby is the size of a CAULIFLOWER

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

This week has been pretty eventful. Earlier in my 25th week I had to go to the doctor because I was having some cramping. No dilation which is good but was told to take it easy. I have to go back to the doctor to get the OK to travel to the states on the 5th. 

Anywho Halloween was really fun. Dressed up with my mini and she went on a trick or treating ride, while we hung out with friends.

How far along? 25 Weeks

Total weight gain: 10lbs- 124

Maternity clothes? Nah still maxi dresses Ricci's t-shirts and leggings

Sleep: sleeping is a hit or miss

Best moment this week: HALLOWEEN

Miss Anything? My sisters. CHIC FIL-A

Movement: Its  starting to really hurt

Food cravings: Yep still breakfast foods!

Anything making you queasy or sick: no thank god!

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: lots of Braxtons

Symptoms: Ahh the peeing! heart burn at night

Belly Button in or out? its poking out now lol

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: UNITED STATES next week!!!

24 Weeks

6 months!!!

Our baby is the size of an EAR OF CORN.

Last month of our 2nd trimester! This week has been pretty uneventful. Ive been searching the net like a crazy person looking for something to wear to my baby shower... merp. No success lol. I'm trying to avoid maternity clothes for my entire pregnancy, I wonder if I will be successful. 

On another note I'm having a Breakfast at Tiffany's themed shower and I'm so excited!

How adorable are my invites??

2 weeks till we go home sweet home. Looking forward to all the fabulous retail therapy. I miss my retail establishments sooo much!

How far along? 24 Weeks

Total weight gain: 10lbs- 124

Maternity clothes? Nah still maxi dresses Ricci's t-shirts and leggings

Sleep: My belly is beginning to make it a little difficult to sleep his kicking is also keeping me awake.

Best moment this week: Taking maternity photos

Miss Anything? My sisters very much :(

Movement: about 10 kicks in 6 mins last time i timed it.

Food cravings: Yep still breakfast foods!

Anything making you queasy or sick: no thank god!

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: NO

Symptoms: Ahh the peeing!

Belly Button in or out? its poking out now lol

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: UNITED STATES!!

23 Weeks

Our baby is the size of a large MANGO and officially 1lb!

This week has been a little eventful. I had to go into the doctor for a sharp pain near my belly button which seems to be a fibroid that he likes to kick and it is bloody painful!

Yesterday we got some paint so that Mimi could turn my belly into a pumpkin.

I think she thoroughly enjoyed being creative and being able to paint mommy's belly :)

Breakfast is still my favorite meal of the day. This has been a good breakfast week lol

How far along? 23 Weeks

Total weight gain: 10lbs- 124

Maternity clothes? Nah still maxi dresses Ricci's t-shirts and leggings

Sleep: My belly is beginning to make it a little difficult to sleep his kicking is also keeping me awake.

Best moment this week: Pumpkin painting with Mimi

Miss Anything? My sisters very much :(

Movement: about 10 kicks in 6 mins last time i timed it.

Food cravings: Yep still breakfast foods!

Anything making you queasy or sick: nope thats pretty much gone.

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: NO

Symptoms: Ahh the peeing!

Belly Button in or out? its poking out now lol

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: AMERICA in 2 weeks!

22 Weeks

Our baby is the size of a SPAGHETTI SQUASH approx 11in

This past weekend my mom got married on the beautiful island of Antigua. So me Ric and Mimi made our way a few islands north to join in on the beautiful festivities. It was  a small wedding and absolutely perfect my mom looked the best Ive ever seen her and i know its because she's FINALLY truly truly happy.

As far as baby Kingston goes, he has been pretty active lots of kicking and i find the kicking is more aggressive. Soccer player perhaps?

Here are some pics from our trip and my bump :)

How far along? 22 Weeks

Total weight gain: 7lbs-121 

Maternity clothes? This week Ive been LIVING in maxi dresses. I find its a simple way to stay fabulous with your bump.

Sleep: Still falling asleep very early waking up 6/7am. I hope this schedule stays like this. I love being an early riser.

Best moment this week: My moms wedding and her finally meeting Ricci

Miss Anything? My sisters very much :(

Movement: Yep! its getting more and more intense

Food cravings: Breakfast foods. Pancakes, french toast, eggs with cheese, sausage, cheese grits.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Just the bumpy flight a little bit.

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: NO

Symptoms: Exhaustion and braxton hicks.

Belly Button in or out? its poking out now lol

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: Coming home in 3 weeks and the baby shower.

Stylish Baby Boy Clothes

How cute is little Mason?

Ok so I often hear from mom's or women who want children that little boys clothes are not as stylish or cute as little girls clothes. Well I beg to differ. Retailers like Zara and H&M have made little boys clothes just as adorably stylish as little girls. Below are so pics of some incredibly stylish little boys.

Stinking adorable right?! 

So looking forward to playing dress up :D

21 Weeks

Our baby is 3/4 of a pound and about the length of a CARROT

Today we had our 5 month doctor's visit and all is well. I had some concerns about the constant Braxton Hicks contractions and some tooth sensitivity. Apparently my body isn't absorbing calcium the way it should, so the doctor said for me to get take some calcium vitamins. Great another pill to swallow along with the prenatal vitamins. I HATE pills. We listened to little Kingston's heart beat its nice and strong, and LOUD :). We're packing up and getting ready to go to Antigua for my moms wedding. So looking forward to this break, Ricci's been working like a crazy person it will be nice to get him to relax for a few days. We're about a month off from the baby shower so excited to see all my girlfriends and even more excited to be home.

How far along? 21 Weeks

Total weight gain: 7lbs-121 {WOAH!} I expanded this month.

Maternity clothes?leggings, maxi dresses, Ricci's T shirts

Sleep: Starting to be hard to get into a comfortable position

Best moment this week: Ricci finally got to feel the baby move

Miss Anything? SOUTH FLORIDA

Movement: Yep! He's a very bouncy little boy

Food cravings: Starburst, Turkey and Cheese grilled cheese, Chicken sandwiches, and Juicy Twist

Anything making you queasy or sick: not getting food in my mouth soon enough.

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: NO

Symptoms: Exhaustion and braxton hicks, some tooth aches and tooth sensitivity

Belly Button in or out? its poking out now lol

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: My moms upcoming wedding in Antigua

Our New Home

In December right before baby is due we're moving into this lovely 3 bedroom home. Our current place only has 2 bedrooms which leaves no room for guests and no room for a nursery. I couldnt be happier with this place. You walk in and it feels like home. Wish we were moving in sooner :)

xx. Tara

Banana-Mango Smoothie

Ingredients

• 
  1 cup cubed peeled ripe mango
• 3/4 cup sliced ripe banana (about 1 medium)
• 2/3 cup fat-free milk 
• 1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk (optional)
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Arrange the mango cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet; freeze until firm (about 1 hour). Place frozen mango and the remaining ingredients in a blender. Process until smooth.

Note:

Freeze the cubed mango overnight in an airtight container to make this smoothie a snap to throw together (for variety, try substituting frozen berries for the mango). Remember to let frozen mango thaw for 15 minutes to soften slightly. The dry milk is optional, but one tablespoon provides about 100 milligrams of calcium.

I find that smoothies are awesome for an in between meal snack and can be really good for you at the same time. For an extra boost of Iron add a little spinach to your mix.

xx- Tara

Randoms

Today was quite a busy day for me. I get up drop Mimi to school then the 2nd most important thing is that I have breakfast. I am a MONSTER when I don't eat by 9am. So me and Ricci stopped over to a little restaurant and had a fabulous breakfast by the water.

This morning like most mornings I had 2 scrambled eggs with cheese, crispy bacon, pancakes, fruit and an orange juice. Breakfast happens to be my favorite meal of the day right now. I could care less what I have for lunch of dinner, give me a big breakfast and I'm a happy pregnant person.

Any way my moms getting married next week in Antigua and I picked up my bridesmaid dress from the seamstress and I'm beyond amazed with how great it fits. I'm my moms MOH so I was a little nervous about how big I would be and how great the dress would fit.

Thats me!!! 5 Months pregnant in a mermaid gown!!! Who knew ;)

Couldnt end the day off without stop for some much needed snacks aka candy. I have a major sweet tooth these days mainly for chewy fruity candies. Heres what I picked up.

One is an Australian brand of licorice and the other from the US. DELICIOUS!!

xx. -Tara