We’re 7 months along now, and I am in full-on nesting mode. It’s taking everything in me to chill out and not buy all of the nursery stuff for Eli right now. I can’t wait to get it all set up, but I know if I wait it will be so much better. We still have 2 baby showers and my parents are coming the last week of November. Praying for patience! Here’s my belly check in this week.
As for Eli?
Eli’s Size: He should be about 2 and a half pounds, or about the size of an eggplant. I can't wait to see him Tuesday!
Cravings: chocolate, Starbuck’s Pumpkin spice latte’s, Ramen
Side effects: heartburn, Charlie horses, hip pain, moodiness, seeing stars, forgetfulness, insomnia, nightmares
Wedding rings on or off? Still off. I put them on yesterday because we had a photo shoot scheduled, and it was so hard to get them back off.
Most awkward moment? Rescheduling our photo shoot (again) due to rain, and then having the rain stop shortly after. Let’s hope we get these scheduled before Eli is actually here.
Best moment? Hmmm I had a pretty good date night with Josh last night. We went and picked up pumpkins and went out to dinner, but I think the best moment was getting off work Friday! My coworker was out the whole week so we were short-staffed and we’re on track for (another) record setting month. I did get some good news about work as well, but I’ll save that for after the baby is born.
What we bought: With some of our baby shower gift cards we got Eli this super cute lamp and a ‘naked’ Boppy. We’ve also got him all sorts of infant medicines and have been stocking up on diapers as we see them go on sale. He’s collected quite the stuffed animal collection as well, though we haven’t bought him one lately. It’s about time to get Josh to make him a toy box.
He keeps having gifts trickle in and we got the cutest UT pacifiers, shoes, and little outfits this week. He’s going to be styling. Have you seen this boy’s wardrobe? This isn’t even half of it. He’s still got a closet full.
Well, as I said before this week has been hectic. I worked 3 hours overtime this week just trying to make everything work and I still have some leftover, menial, administrative work left to get to Monday. On top of that, we’re supposed to get surveyed this week. No biggie. I was glad to get to the weekend.
So far it’s been pretty fun. I took several naps, lounged, started reading the new Nicholas Sparks book (really good so far! Not his usual format either), and went on a date with Josh. We also did a little cooking. Yesterday I made some pretty good beer cheese soup, which I usually don’t like. Did you know people commonly top it with popcorn? Try it! It was good. Then I baked us some brownies and we went for a little walk around the neighborhood. I tried some new editing techniques on these suckers. I know I can over-do it so hopefully this is getting a little better. Here are some of our pics from our walk, because I know you’re dying to see them. Oh! I threw in our scary pumpkin man too! I told you he makes the porch scary!
Well, I’m off to do some laundry and car washing. Hope you have a fantastic weekend!
-Shantel
As for Eli?
Eli’s Size: He should be about 2 and a half pounds, or about the size of an eggplant. I can't wait to see him Tuesday!
Cravings: chocolate, Starbuck’s Pumpkin spice latte’s, Ramen
Side effects: heartburn, Charlie horses, hip pain, moodiness, seeing stars, forgetfulness, insomnia, nightmares
Wedding rings on or off? Still off. I put them on yesterday because we had a photo shoot scheduled, and it was so hard to get them back off.
Most awkward moment? Rescheduling our photo shoot (again) due to rain, and then having the rain stop shortly after. Let’s hope we get these scheduled before Eli is actually here.
Best moment? Hmmm I had a pretty good date night with Josh last night. We went and picked up pumpkins and went out to dinner, but I think the best moment was getting off work Friday! My coworker was out the whole week so we were short-staffed and we’re on track for (another) record setting month. I did get some good news about work as well, but I’ll save that for after the baby is born.
What we bought: With some of our baby shower gift cards we got Eli this super cute lamp and a ‘naked’ Boppy. We’ve also got him all sorts of infant medicines and have been stocking up on diapers as we see them go on sale. He’s collected quite the stuffed animal collection as well, though we haven’t bought him one lately. It’s about time to get Josh to make him a toy box.
He keeps having gifts trickle in and we got the cutest UT pacifiers, shoes, and little outfits this week. He’s going to be styling. Have you seen this boy’s wardrobe? This isn’t even half of it. He’s still got a closet full.
Well, as I said before this week has been hectic. I worked 3 hours overtime this week just trying to make everything work and I still have some leftover, menial, administrative work left to get to Monday. On top of that, we’re supposed to get surveyed this week. No biggie. I was glad to get to the weekend.
So far it’s been pretty fun. I took several naps, lounged, started reading the new Nicholas Sparks book (really good so far! Not his usual format either), and went on a date with Josh. We also did a little cooking. Yesterday I made some pretty good beer cheese soup, which I usually don’t like. Did you know people commonly top it with popcorn? Try it! It was good. Then I baked us some brownies and we went for a little walk around the neighborhood. I tried some new editing techniques on these suckers. I know I can over-do it so hopefully this is getting a little better. Here are some of our pics from our walk, because I know you’re dying to see them. Oh! I threw in our scary pumpkin man too! I told you he makes the porch scary!
Well, I’m off to do some laundry and car washing. Hope you have a fantastic weekend!
-Shantel
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