Weekend Update

This was my pamper weekend...

I had a prenatal massage on Saturday morning (thanks to my sister, Amanda!) followed by a pedicure. I also had a brow and last tint on Sunday😊 I'm pretty much just doing anything that will distract me from thinking about delivery. 

My favorite breakfast 

Dreaming of summer with this shade

We went shopping Saturday afternoon and picked up a few last-minute things for baby - extra changing pad, carseat rain cover (definitely necessary this time of year), and closet organizational baskets. After shopping, we went to Capitol Hill for bibimbap at BlueStone - it was delicious!

He's so thrilled to be in The Container Store

This was amazing!

The rest of the weekend was pretty chill. We went for a long walk, deep cleaned the condo (again), worked out, and watched a couple movies. 

Gym session - elliptical, TUI 5 daily moves, SAG red carpet 

Post-work out smoothie that matched my nails... it's the little things

Labor Playlist

The growing bump is coming to an end and I'm certainly ready to be done with this phase. I'm incredibly anxious about labor & delivery. I created a massive playlist to help me through... it includes 237 songs and is 15 hours long😁 I don't know if that's overkill or not enough. 

Here are my favorite songs from the playlist...

All We Ever Knew | The Head and the Heart

Changing | The Airborne Toxic Event

Don't You Cry For Me | Cobi

Send My Love | Adele

Chocolate | The 1975

So Far | The 1975

Mess of Mine | Vance Joy 

Perfect | One Direction

Welcome to New York | Ryan Adams

I'm on Fire | Bruce Springsteen

Sleep on the Floor | The Lumineers

Cleopatra | The Lumineers

Someone New | Hozier

Cherry Wine | Hozier

Animals | KYKO

Reflections | MisterWives

Craving | James Bay

Hold Back the River | James Bay

So Long Sweet Misery | Brett Dennen 

Crazy | Kat Dahlia

Tiny Dancer | Elton John

Everything I Own | Bread

It Don't Matter To Me | Bread

Atlantic City | Bruce Springsteen

The Real Love | Bob Seger

There Is So Much More | Brett Dennen

Iris | Goo Goo Dolls

The Wire | HAIM

Hold My Hand | Hootie & The Blowfish 

No Other Way | Jack Johnson

War of My Life | John Mayer

Not a Bad Thing | Justin Timberlake

Mexico | KYKO

On + Off | Maggie Rogers

If You're Gone | Matchbox 20 

Pull Me Down | Mikky Ekko

Ditmas | Mumford & Sons

Monster | Mumford & Sons

Harvest Moon | Neil Young

Walking in the Wind | One Direction

Happily | One Direction

Good Life | One Republic

Sitting on the Dock of the Bay | Otis Redding 

My Signature Move | P!nk 

Dear Diary | P!nk

Loney Girl | P!nk

Last Kiss | Pearl Jam

You're Still the One | Shania Twain 

Clean | Taylor Swift

Style | Taylor Swift

Weekend Update

I imagine this is what the next three weekends will look like...

Sleep is not coming easily so I've been spending a lot of time napping and relaxing. I'm also getting really anxious about the delivery so I'm trying to distract myself with things like cleaning, organizing, online shopping, Netflix. 

I have seriously cleaned out every closet, drawer, and cabinet in our condo. I'm trying to get my to-do list completely checked off before baby arrives. This must be the nesting phase...

One of my online purchases. Breville Milk Frother is worth every penny (recommended by my mother-in-law)

Brady's pour-over

(Decaf) coffee, banana and protein shake at 6 AM when I can't sleep

Elliptical and TIU Daily Moves

Sunset walk along the Sound

Oops

Weekly Wardrobe

No hiding the bump these days...

Monday

GAP Maternity Tee

Banana Republic Cardigan (old, love this one)

James Jeans Maternity Pants

Tieks

Tuesday

GAP Maternity Tee

GAP Cardigan (old, love this one)

Old Navy Maternity Pixie Pants

Tieks

Wednesday

GAP Maternity Tee

DL1961 Maternity Pants

Michael Kors Boots (old, similar)

Thursday

Nordstrom Wrap Cardigan

GAP Maternity Pants (old, similar)

Tieks

Friday

Gap Maternity Tee

All Saints Cardigan (on sale!)

James Jeans Maternity Pants

Kate Spade Willa Flats

Bump Day

36 Weeks...

Weight gain: 

32 lbs.

Symptoms:
Hip pain is still (by far) my biggest complaint. I had two weeks that were unbearable, but it's gotten a little better - I can walk normally again. I've also been fatigued. It's not like the first trimester, but I feel physically and mentally drained by the end of the day. Braxton Hicks contractions have started. I usually get a few each day. 

Cravings/Aversions:
I'm loving clementines right now! Everything else in my diet is the same. I have noticed that I'm eating more. I'm hungry every couple hours - I bring a bag full of snacks to work, but try to keep it healthy with lots of fruits and vegetables. 

Maternity Clothes:
Definitely not buying anymore maternity clothes, but I am looking for nursing bras/tanks. I ordered a couple different options - Bravado and Cake. They are expensive, but I'll be wearing them for awhile and these brands had great reviews. 

Exercise:
No change... consistently 30 minutes x 4 days a week with a combination of elliptical, stationary bike, free weights. Motivation is lacking, but I've made a few rules... I never miss a Sunday or Monday and never go more than two days without a workout. 

Sleep:

Most nights are bad. I slept well on Saturday night and woke up Sunday in the best mood. I had forgotten how good it feels to sleep through the night. I think the pregnancy pillow is helping, but I'm still uncomfortable and often wake in the middle of the night wide awake for some reason.  

Past Bump Days: 14 Weeks, 16 Weeks, 18 Weeks, 20 Weeks, 22 Weeks, 24 Weeks, 26 Weeks, 28 Weeks, 30 Weeks, 32 Weeks, 34 Weeks

Weekend Update

A much-needed weekend at home...

We had four consecutive weekends of traveling/visitors - which we love, but we really needed to get shiz done with my due date quickly approaching.

My 28th birthday was a far cry from my 27th (blog post linked here). This year was very quiet and exactly what I needed. Brady got me a coffee-themed birthday gift - french press, coffee grinder, and pour-over coffee maker. We enjoyed the french press this weekend. 

Baby's glider arrived Friday and I'm obsessed. We moved some furniture around to make it fit and now our condo finally feels complete. I spent Saturday deep-cleaning and getting ready for baby. Brady installed the car seat bases, I packed our hospital bag, finished our 2016 photo book, and made a few last-minute purchases for labor/delivery. We went for a few walks, but I kept getting Braxton Hicks which was annoying. 

Corina Bakery never disappoints

Sushi in the new glider = perfect Friday night

When you struggle to reach your toes...

Gorgeous weekend

Typical breakfast of oatmeal and clementines 

Clean house and sunshine makes me happy

French pressing on Sunday morning  

Best way to start the day

2016 Recap

2016 was full of surprises to say the least. 

To be honest, last year was a bit rough. A skiing accident and unexpected pregnancy left me feeling a little out of control (physically, mentally, emotionally). We spent more time at home compared to 2015, but there are definitely some memorable moments. Here are the highlights of 2016...

 August - Santa Barbara & Santa Monica (baby announcement) 

 October - Amanda visits 

 November - Thanksgiving in Victoria, B.C.

 December - Mom & Dad visit

 January - Park City, UT with Sean & Amanda

 December - NYE in Vancouver, B.C.

 February - Bend, OR (pre-accident)

 October - Maui with Brent & Molly

 December - Christmas in Leavenworth, WA

 January - Birthday celebration in Portland, OR

 January - White Pass

 March - Brie's Bachelorette in Chicago, IL

 April - Molly's Birthday in Ballard, WA

 May - Brie & Tyler's Wedding in Des Moines, IA

 May - Memorial Day Weekend at Westward 

 June - The Lumineers Concert at Marymoor Park

 June - The cabin with Brent & Molly 

 July - Elena arrives

July - The cabin with Brent & Molly

Weekend Update

Brady's mom and brother were here for the weekend!

We went out for dinner and drinks on Friday night. We went to The Matador for the first time in years and it was so good. We filled up on nachos (which they're known for)... then struggled eat our entrees. 

They look so much alike in this photo

Saturday was cold and snowy. We made the best of it by going cross-country skiing at Mt. Rainer. It was a long drive, but definitely worth it. I'm so surprised by how much I enjoy cross-country skiing! Plus, the views at Mt. Rainer are incredible this time of year.

Fueling up before skiing 

Douglas fir ring markings 

Brady and Colin posing 

Stunning views 

More photos of the bridge 

Racing 

Took off the skis for a little hike 

Icy drive

The BEST pie I've ever had - it was blackberry and delicious 

Brady, Colin and Ann went out in Seattle on Saturday night. I was exhausted and opted to go to bed early. They found an amazing sushi spot (which I still don't know the name of) and went to Flatstick Pub for drinks and mini golf. 

Sunday was spent in Seattle. We talked about shopping, but only ended up at restaurants and bars (surprise, surprise). We went to Mammoth for lunch/brunch sandwiches - highly recommended! Then, drinks and bocce ball at Rhein Haus.