Baby Green's Nursery

Ok so this nursery. I thought I was set on the bedding and now I'm having major second thoughts. I need some help!! I would appreciate any feedback or comments anyone has for me! I'm going for a gray and white nursery with touches of blue (I think, haha)

So far these are the only two things I've purchased. The crib (PBK) and the dresser (Cymax) that we will use as the changing table also. 

And one other piece of furniture..some type of book case/cubby thing. 

Love the pendant light and shelf....both from restoration hardware baby & child. 

So now the bedding. I was set on this bedding and wanted to do a nautical type theme. With a big pirate boat wheel, anchor on a shelf, boat house mirror etc. 

But now I think I love this Serena and Lily bedding. I'm still unsure of the combo of bumper/sheet/skirt as they do more of a la carte option. I like the simplicity and brightness of it tho for sure. A bit more modern than the RH bedding I'd say. 

Big geometric gray and white rug...still deciding on which exactly but this gives you an idea..

Mirrored side table next to the glider with a small lamp.

I definitely know I want a Little Castle glider, just a question of style and fabric. I think I like the style of the solid gray chair the best.

If I go with the nautical bedding and theme I'd use these pieces...

If I do a more modern nursery without a "theme/character" I like these details... 

A major work in progress and a lot to figure out but organizing my thoughts on here definitely helps. Anybody have any opinions? I am the worlds WORST decision maker. :( 

19 weeks

How far along: 19 weeks

Size of baby: A mango!

Total weight gain/loss: 14 lbs. Went to the doctor yesterday so that's the official mark. Now, if I only gain 14 lbs the second half of this pregnancy we'll be in business. :) 

Maternity clothes: Yep, pretty much all maternity because everything is sooo soft and comfy. I don't know how I'll ever give these up. 

 

Gender:  Baby Green is a sweet little BOY!

 Movement: Nothing new to report. Soon, soon, soon! I hope!  

Sleep: Sleeping a little better actually. Still not sleeping very long but when I am sleeping I'm fairly comfortable. 

Cravings: Nothing new this week. Still loving pickles and green beans. 

Best moment this past week: Being in Alabama for Thanksgiving. They threw me a little surprise baby shower since they won't be able to come to any of the ones this spring and it was so fun! Baby Green got lots of goodies and Alabama gear.  

Symptoms: Feeling great. Don't hardly feel pregnant most of the time, except for this growing belly. My energy is back to normal and I feel like my old self. 

What I'm looking forward to: Christmas!! and buying the nursery furniture. I think I found the dresser I've been looking for and I can't wait to put it all in the room and start decorating! The fun part!!!

Milestones: Baby's kidneys are starting to make urine and hair is sprouting on the top of his head! awww.  

Mood: Happy, happy, happy! 

Labor Signs: still baking away

Wedding rings on or off: on

No chalk board pic this week...but I have these! 

Most exciting purchase last week...got baby green's diaper bag!! I have wanted a Kate Spade diaper bag long before I was pregnant so I am super excited about this purchase. 

Baby shower goodness...

Baby G's new Bama gear!

Feast! We have 30ish people at our Thanksgiving dinner! So fun!

18 weeks!

How far along: 18 weeks 

Size of baby: A sweet potato! Baby weights over half a pound now! 

Total weight gain/loss: I haven't been back to the Dr so I don't know exactly but I'm guessing around 10-12 lbs. 

Maternity clothes: Still wearing both maternity and non maternity, but mostly maternity. I got some maternity leggings this weekend and OMG. What a difference they make! I had been wearing regular ones and just dealing, but oh boy not any longer. I will be wearing them almost every day, in a variety of colors, don't judge.

 

Gender:  Baby Green is a sweet little BOY!

 Movement: Not much yet. Feeling something that feels like bubbles or pops. It happens like 5 times in a row so I know it's something. But nothing like feeling a kick. Maybe soon! 

Sleep: Sleep hasn't changed much. I am sleeping with lots of pillows and I get pretty comfortable. I just wake up in the middle of the night wide awake and can't go back to sleep. After I've worked a 12 hour shift though I sleep soooo good.

Cravings: Nothing new this week. I do love pickles and mustard, but the pickles part isn't anything unusual for me. I wish I had a weird craving...like pickles dipped in chocolate, or something fun to talk about. 

Best moment this past week: Shopping for baby boy! And talking about names! So excited about that!!! 

Symptoms: I really feel great. Not really tired anymore and have lots of energy. Nasal congestion is still here but I think it's better now that I'm using the humidifier. I really can't complain! 

What I'm looking forward to: Starting the nursery! I can't wait to get the furniture and paint and decorate and oh my! And I'm super excited about going to Alabama on Wednesday and seeing all my family! AND super excited to eat lots and lots of turkey and not feel guilty about making a second plate! haha :)

Milestones: Baby is growing rapidly and yawning, sucking, swallowing, hiccuping and kicking! 

Mood: Happy, happy, happy! 

Labor Signs: no no no, 22 weeks to go! Wow, we are almost half way!! 

Wedding rings on or off: on

In front of Duke chapel...where we got married! 

Shopped a little this weekend! (thanks to Ant B for the bib and socks!!)

Hiiii cutie! 

It's a....

 So we went for our "anatomy scan" today and everything checked out great! It was such an amazing feeling seeing that little baby on the screen! All the organs checked out ok and the heart rate was 155, we even saw all 4 chambers of it's heart. She told us baby weighed 7 ounces already and measured right on time for my due date. We counted all 10 fingers and toes, too! But we did turn our heads when she looked down to see the sex of the baby. We wanted to find out alone in our house and I am so glad we did. Such an awesome moment!!! 

And here it is in pictures...I was a little excited, can you tell?

I told you about my emotions these days...haha the waterworks were in full force! 

We could  not be more excited! Austin claims "he knew" the whole time. :)

So, you know how I told you we had a plan to announce this to everyone? Well, the plan was to go get a bunch of balloons and take a picture with them. We didn't really love how they turned out though, so we actually used some pictures from above. Here are a few cute ones with the balloons though. It was a fun afternoon!

Yay Baby boy Green!! Now you need a name! 

17 weeks!

How far along: 17 weeks 

Size of baby: An onion! About 5 inches long!

Total weight gain/loss: I haven't been back to the Dr so I don't know exactly but I'm guessing around 10 lbs.

Maternity clothes: Still wearing both maternity and non maternity. Got some new jeans and a few more tops from Gap. I am loving them. Everything maternity is soooo soft and comfy, whats up with that?

Gender: We find out tomorrow!! I am so freaking excited! We have our appt at 10:20 and then Austin and I are going to take the envelope home and read it. We just want to be alone together in our house when we find out. What fun! Let the shopping begin!!! haha
 

Movement:I think maybe a little. I don't feel anything that feels like a kick but I feel something in there. It feels like bubbles or something...it is so hard to explain! I can't wait for a real kick and for Austin to be able to feel them too!!

Sleep: Sleep is still mehhh. Not so great. I got the humidifier going so I'm hoping that helps with my congestion. I still toss and turn all night and get up to pee once or twice. I need one of those body boppy pillows for sure.

What I miss: Nothing much at all. I have been eating firehouse subs (because they steam their meat) and that has really helped my sub/deli meat craving. Is there something about being told you can't have something that makes you want it more? Because I swear my love for subs has always been large but never thisssss bad. Man I could eat a sub for every meal.

Cravings: Nothing really specific, but some foods just taste real good. Like yesterday we were at Southern Season and they had these ginger snaps to try, I tried one, and then had to buy a whole tin. I don't normally even like ginger snaps but oh man were these good. I also reallllly like mustard.

Best moment this past week: Shopping a little at Buy Buy Baby and figuring some details out. I think we are set on the stroller we're going to get and I'm pertty sure of the furniture we need to buy. I'm going to be watching several stores for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales before we purchase. I also started a little registry on amazon to try and keep myself organized. 

Symptoms: Nothing much. Just the sleep and nasal congestion. I am really hungry all the time but trying not to eat everything I see.

What I'm looking forward to: Tomorrow! And telling all our family and friends!!

Milestones: Baby is developing sweat glands!  Also baby is starting to yawn! Awww

Mood: Happy, happy, happy!

Labor Signs: no no no

Wedding rings on or off: on

Haven't done a chalk board pic yet but I have these I snapped with my phone.

My dad also finished the new door! He kocked out the wall and put a door between our bedroom and the nursery so we can get in quick. It's amazing how much of a difference it makes, suuuuper convenient!

Girl or Boy? Gender Survey!

I am SO excited as I type this right now! We get to find out if baby Green is a BOY or GIRL on Tuesday!! I will share with y'all as soon as possible! I hope I can sleep these next two nights! 

 1. Chinese gender chart says: BOY

2. Are you eating more(boy) or sick/nauseated (girl)?: GIRL at first, now BOY

3. Lots of morning sickness (girl), or not too sick (boy)?: GIRL

4. Do you crave sweet foods (girl) or salty (boy)?: BOY

5. Is your skin clear (boy) or do you have breakouts (girl)?: BOY

6. Is the heartbeat high (girl) or low (boy)?: Our DR didn't really say a number, just "in the 150's" so I'm not sure?

7. Have you been more clumsy (boy) or graceful (girl)?: BOY

8. Has your husband put on sympathy weight (girl) or not (boy): BOY

9. Consider your age at conception and the year of conception. If both are even or both are odd (girl). If one is even and one is odd (boy): BOY

10. My "mother's intuition" says: BOY! I think? I keep going back and forth! So really, I have no clue!

11. The husband's "father's intuition" says: BOY

12. My mom says: GIRL

13. Mother-in-law says: BOY

14. My Father says: BOY

15. Sister-in-law says: BOY

 16. Best friend says: BOY

Well it looks like by this survey we're having a boy! Watch us all be shocked! :)

16 weeks!

How far along: 16 weeks 3 days

Size of baby: An avocado! About 4.5 inches long!

Total weight gain/loss: 6 lbs so far

Maternity clothes: Still wearing both maternity and non maternity. Mostly non maternity tops. I'm not a huge fan of my maternity jeans...they just don't stay up very well. But maternity scrubs...I LOVE those. Have I mentioned that?

Gender: We find out next week! and Aus and I thought of a cute way to tell/show our family and friends! It might take us a day or two to get it together so it might be Wednesday or Thursday of next week before the world knows. Patience, please. :)

Movement:I don't think so. But I am paying attention to every feeling. I feel things in my stomach sometimes but I think it's mostly gas or cramps. I am so excited to feel this sweet baby!

Sleep: Not great honestly. Until about 3am I sleep like a rock, then its all down hill from there. Tossing and turning and watching the clock. I guess I really will never sleep again...oh man that thought scares me! I like my sleep!

What I miss: Nothing much, still Jersey Mikes subs and a glass (or five) of wine would be fabulous.  

Cravings: Nothing new really. Love my cereal in the morning, with LOTS of OJ!

Best moment this past week: Really looking and feeling pregnant. So excited for this new baby bump and people noticing that I'm pregnant, and asking when I'm due!

Symptoms: All my symptoms are so much better now! I feel really good overall. Only big complaint I have now is the nasal congestion. I just ordered a humitifer for me and baby so I'm excited for that to get here.  

What I'm looking forward to: Next Tuesday, of course!! And having a mini shopping spree for baby Green! Once I know the sex I have to go just a little bit crazy, right? :) Also, we are pretty set with what we are going to name him/her so I can't wait to finalize that and tell everyone! And order baby Greens first monogrammed diaper cover!! haha

Milestones: Baby can hear my voice! And he/she has eyebrows and eyelashes! Aww!

Mood: Happy, happy, happy! And excited! Can't hardly think about anything else besides this little life insdie me.

Labor Signs: no no, still 24 more weeks to bake!

Wedding rings on or off: on 

A pic from Monday of this week...

And my chalkboard pic! :)

15 weeks!

How far along: 15 weeks! Trucking right along! 

Size of baby: An orange! 

Total weight gain/loss: Went to the Doctor today and I've gained 6 lbs so far

Maternity clothes: Wore my first pair of Maternity scrubs and they were AMAZING. My sweet friend at work gave me hers and I LOVE her for it. Such a difference! Plus they are super super soft. Still wearing mostly leggings and tops that are non maternity. 

Gender: We will find out in TWO weeks! November 13th and I can't WAIT. Not sure how we are going to tell our family and friends or if we will find out in the office or have her write it down and read it at home. Lots to discuss with Aus this week!! :) 

Movement: Not yet but the doctor asked me today if I felt anything, and said I would in a few weeks. That is so exciting, too!! 

Sleep: Tossing and turning all night. I usually get up to pee once but still toss all night long. I need to get one of those body pillows. I pretty much spoon Austin super tight all night long. He doesn't mind. :) 

What I miss: Not much this week. I think my energy is coming back so thats a great feeling. I've been staying up past 9:00 lately so thats a good sign! 

Cravings: Green Beans, Orange Juice, Milk, McDonalds Cheeseburgers (I know, I know) and pretzels soaked in yellow mustard.

Best moment this past week: Today! At our doctor appointment! We got to hear the little heartbeat and hear that everything was a-ok! Such a good feeling. We have the big anatomy scan next week which I can't wait for, not only to find out the sex, but to hear that everything looks ok with babies organs, etc. Apparently they really check the baby out from head to toe, as the ultrasound takes about 45 minutes.

Symptoms: Most of my old symptoms have gone away or are much better but I do have a few new ones. The biggest one...my stuffed up nose! UGH. I was sick for about two days last week and that has gone away and now its just congestion and a stuffy nose. Headaches are still there, fatigue a bit but much better. And I feel hungry all the time! 

What I'm looking forward to: Finding out if this sweet baby is a boy or girl! I go back and forth with what I want it to be but I think if I HAD to choose I would want it to be a little boy. The thoughts of a little Aus make me SUPER excited! And I can only be so lucky that he is just like him. :) But who am I kidding, the thoughts of a sweet baby girl make my heart pitter patter! Either way it will be wonderful and I of course still only pray for a healthy baby. 

Milestones: Baby has tastebuds and can see light! 

Mood: Excited! I feel SO excited for next spring and to meet our sweet baby. I think because I'm starting to feel/look pregnant it all seems real now. I also can't wait to decorate and buy stuff for our nursery! ahhhh

Labor Signs: no no!

Wedding rings on or off: on 

What baby looks like at 15 weeks...wow!

14 weeks!

How far along: 14 weeks!! 

Size of baby: see below :)

Total weight gain/loss: I haven't weighed myself in a while. We go to the Doctor next Tuesday so I guess I will find out then. 

Maternity clothes: Wore maternity jeans this weekend and they were not as awesome as I thought. They stretched out like whoa. I actually just returned them for a smaller size hoping that helps. Still wearing regular tops and lots of leggings! And glad I get to wear scrubs at my job. :) 

Gender: We should find out around Thanksgiving...I can't WAIT. 

Movement: I wish! 

Sleep: More tired than ever. I stayed up waaaay too late on Saturday night and paid for it yesterday and today. I went to bed at 7:45 last night and slept for 14 hours. I still feel like a zombie. Thankful I am still sleeping really well. 

What I miss: Miss feeling like my old self. I think I feel more tired than ever. Hoping this changes soon.   

Cravings: Cherry Icee's. So random. I've had 3 this week! Ekk! 

Best moment this past week: Can't really think of much...except for Aus' most recent CT. That was the BEST moment we've had in a while. Thankful for that! 

Symptoms: Nausea is completely gone! Woohoo! Headaches, still feeling tired, and definitely feeling more hungry. I've found that if I don't eat every 3-4 hours my blood sugar drops like whoa and I get all shaky and feel like I'm going to pass out. No fun. 

What I'm looking forward to: Looking forward to next Tuesday and finding out the sex in a few weeks! Oh and Halloween! I love seeing all the kiddos in our neighborhood dressed up (and eating tons of candy, duh.) Oh, and being out of the first trimester and being able to highlight my hair again!! 

Milestones: Baby can wiggle his fingers and toes and sucks his thumb a lot. Also, baby is now peeing and breathing in amniotic fluid. Interesting...

Mood: tired and currently I'm feeling pretty grouchy. I don't have any good reason why but I feel like I might slap the next person that says something rude to me. 

Labor Signs: hope not! 

Wedding rings on or off: on 

Guess I could of put on some makeup for this first chalkboard pic. Oh well, next time!