an emmerson update

I might possibly be the worst at keeping you guys updated on the happenings inside my belly.

Awkward? Sorry.

I always planned on doing weekly baby bump pictures/updates...

well, here I am, 28 weeks later...whoops.

So, here's my third trimester update!

(Better late than never to start, right?)

We have 12 more weeks until little girl graces the world with her presence. 

I had a moment of shock when I realized that. 

12 weeks?! 

That's like..tomorrow.

According to my nifty baby app, Emmerson is 2.2 pounds/15 inches long (a cucumber.)

According to my weight and the amount of movement, she's the whole Veggie Tales cast.

(This is where some bloggers make mention about their weight gain...ain't happening.

Let's just say I'm looking forward to stepping into that gym post-baby!)

I've tried to get "maternity" clothes that I can wear after baby. 

Mostly sweaters, which I like big and comfy, no matter what size I am! 

But, maternity jeans/leggings...my best friends. 

Why would I even want to go back to normal buttons and zippers?

Sleep has gotten more and more...interesting. 

I'm usually a stomach and back sleeper. 

Both of which I've had to train my body to stop. 

Also, I'm a turner.

 Every few hours, I have to switch sides. 

Poor Husband, we've had to resort to two different comforters because of my constant tossing and turning.

Best moments so far?

Seeing the potato's heartbeat (week 5 does not look like a baby)

Hearing the heartbeat for the first time.

Seeing the ultrasound that actually looked like a baby.

It's a GIRL!

Registering/Pinteresting

Any and every conversation that Husband and I have about our little girl.

Feeling those first "flutters."

Seeing my stomach twitch and roll.

Baby showers.

I started out with awful morning/all day sickness. 

Thankfully, that went away around week 14.

But, the constant symptom has been acid reflux. 

TUMS have become my daily "dessert" after most meals.

Yumm-o.

I'm hot. 

All the time.

I'm usually freezing, so this has been the biggest change.

I'm so, so thankful for TN's Fall and Winter weather!

Is back/hip pain a symptom? 

Cause, there's that.

All of which I just put under the "growing pains" category.

So.

Totally.

Worth it.

Snickers and Sandwiches.

All day.

My belly button is morphing.

Kind of being stretched flat.

Weird.

Her nursery theme is maps and hot air balloons.

Adventure!

Pastel yellows, blues, greens.

I wish I had adorable pictures to show my growing belly, but my self conscience-ness of being in front of a camera has doubled since being pregnant.

I love my belly.

It's the puffy face and arms I could do without.

Again I say,

So.

Totally.

Worth it.

Well, there you go, (Mom, random friends/family members)

an Emmerson Marie update.

insta-update

Life lately, captured by everyone's favorite app.

Have you guys tried the new app, Vine? It's pretty awesome. Check it out and find me!

Little girls in their sweater. (They have to share clothes.)

Puppy kisses on the nose.

Movie night with Husband, Mrs. Doubtfire.

Seems totally legit.

I spent hours putting together our budget, finding recipes, organizing shopping lists, etc.

This cracked me up!

Husband took Olive out to play disc golf. He left Bailee with me and she was so heartbroken.

Shopping for a youth work day. Had 50 sodas in my cart...didn't tempt me at all! 

Bailee girl chillin' with her dad.

Youth work day! Felt so good to go through junk and organize everything.

Then, Husband took Bailee out and left Olive. Ohmylanta. She's worse than Bailee. Drama Queen.

We had snow flurries and pretty ice this weekend.

Pretty sure Girl Scouts are angels. These are clearly from Heaven.

Why is the avatar me prettier than the real life me?

Subbed for the first time on Tuesday! Loved it. Doing it again tomorrow!

This needs to happen. Also, the girls who raise their eyebrows for every.single.picture. Not cute.

Yes, I have a Giga Pet on my phone.

InLOVE with my new TOMS sweatshirt. Still wearing it. Day 3. Is that weird?

Best Skype date ever. My parents are THE best. And my Bella-Boo. Love them.

Have instagram?

I'd love to follow you!

find me @laurennoelle

lately

1 Good-bye old house, Good-bye FL 2 Little girls so worried Daddy won't be coming back from the gas station 3 FL winter 4 Ready for the move!

1 Sunshine and rain (which eventually turned into snow) favorite. 2 Unpacking...also favorite. 3 Husband's new office. Sorry TN, we're still Gators to the bone. 4 I know that name!

1 Lunch with the family. Surprisingly good (despite the name...and no, we didn't order those) 2 Happy New Year! 3 Olive helping Mama by taking care of that pesky bean bag. 4 Bailee helping Mama by guarding those scary boxes.

1 New favorite sandwich place 2 Bailee chillin' between her Daddy's leg and the couch 3 Spending our gift card at Husband's favorite place! 4 My favorite place because of the free desert (plus, Husband hates them...bonus!)

1 The little things make unpacking more fun. Example: shiny, new, red hangers! 2 Frost on my little bug 3-4 Olive being so like her Mother, an anti-morning and anti-camera person.

While getting this post ready, I have come to two conclusions:

1. I really like the new instagram effect, willow.

2. I need to get better at taking pictures of things other than my puppies and inanimate objects.

Sorry about that.

Happy almost Friday!

weekend update

If you are reading this, it means I made it through my first week of teaching 3rd grade.

I made it.

And tomorrow, I get to do it all over again.

I love it.

I have also turned into super grandma.

For real.

Usually, I'm in bed around 9-10 at night.

Grandma.

Now, I try to be in bed by 7-8 at night.

Super Grandma.

But, I miss you guys.

So I'm going to make it a point to become more regular in my posting.

Promise.

But not right now.

I need a nap.

I guess that makes me Super Super Grandma.

KBye.