Little Rice Baby: March 2014

Nursery Rug

I finally decided on a rug for the nursery. It just arrived on Saturday and I am so excited!! I love the way it looks and I think it will really tie in the room. The room is not very big, so I bought a 5 by 8.

It has all the colors I wanted, Gray, Navy, light Blue and Cream. Its perfect for the nursery and I can't wait to see it in the finished room. Its also chevron, I love chevron rugs!

I bought mine on Joss and Main but I also found it on overstock for cheaper (see the link below)

Safavieh Rug 5 by 8 - $220

Safavieh Rug 5 by 8 - $220

Nursery Inspiration

Here is my styleboard that I created to help guide my nursery design. I wanted something sophisticated and nautical because my husband is a freediving spearfishing enthusiast. It only seemed fitting. I love the warm gray walls with the navy & baby blue.

*The underwater artwork in the images below are actual pictures of my husband that I edited in Photoshop*

Final Picks (so far):

Wall Color - Benjamin Moore - Revere Pewter

Chandelier- RH Baby - Rope Orb Pendant

25 weeks

25 Weeks

Top: Isabella Oliver-Cap Sleeve Maternity Top - $65

I bought mine 30% off at the local maternity boutique- Xpecting Maternity

Kale Smoothie

My Typical Breakfast

An Organic Kale Smoothie

Ingredients:

Organic Kale

*Trader Joes*

2% Fage Greek Yogurt

*I would prefer full fat but it's harder to find in bulk at TJ's/Costco*

1 Banana

*Organic or sometimes not*
Organic Frozen Strawberries or Mixed Organic Berries
*I buy a big bag at Costco*
Coconut Water
*Trader Joes*

Blend together using a Vitamix

Pure Barre

This is how I like to start my Saturday morning... LTB at Pure Barre!

Does the Camo help hide the bump?

24 Weeks

6 Months

Dress: James Perse *non Maternity* Found it at HomeGoods for $60! A very similar one can be found Here for $195.

My Birthday at the Beach, March 15th 2014

Last Birthday in my 20's!

I had a wonderful birthday at the beach with my hubby. I had all my favorite foods and pregnancy cravings... including starting the morning at Pure Barre, my hubby bringing me a doughnut, eating my kale smoothie, enjoying the sun and sand, a takeout lunch - a grilled pork bahn mi, a homemade avocado & bacon turkey burger for dinner including garlic fries, and a mud pie for dessert! Its not a typical day for me!

Monthly Pregnancy Updates

How far along: 24 Weeks
Total weight gain: 15 Lbs, its been tough watching the scale go up and up
Maternity clothes: Yes, I bought a few key items at Target, ASOS, and Ebay
Stretch marks: NO
Sleep: A little anxiety this week about all the things that I need to register for and accommplish around the house before he gets here!
Best moment of this week: My Birthday! It was a lovely beach day with my hubby.
Miss anything: The tipsy feeling after a few glasses of wine
Movement: Yes, especially at night. Hubby hasn't felt him yet though.
Food cravings: Cookies, Mud Pie, Doughnuts,
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not anymore
Have you started to show yet: Yes! Strangers are now asking about it!
Gender: BOY!
Labor signs: No
Belly button in or out: It's still in, but its becoming less "in"
Wedding rings on or off: On
Happy or moody most of the time: Both! Some days I am happy as can be other times the stress gets to me and I cry :(
Looking forward to: Setting up the crib and getting the nursery ready!