The Bathrooms

So I wanted to show y'all what I picked out for the bathrooms in our new place.

  

This is what I picked out for the kids/guest bathroom

 I thought it was fun and worked for it being the kids, but at the same time it isn't all cartoons and play.  I was even able to get the entire set for a total discount and saved $30 on it!!  WooHoo!  I still have to decide what color I want to do for the bathrug and additional towels.  I could buy more of the matching towels, but I don't know that I want white towels to use for the kids and stuff.  I do have plenty of colors to choose from, so I'm sure I will end up with something that I like.  I'll let you know what I decide  :)

This is what I picked for Mike and my bathroom.

I know you are probably thinking that it is a little girly, but such is the life of a husband when the wife is doing the decorating.  I liked it because I felt like it gives some fun design to the bathroom.  Mike and I decided together that we want to do shades of gray for our towels and bathrug and get some really classy bathroom accessories, and I felt like this fit that well without being boring.

Two days till we get our keys!!!  I can't wait.  I'm trying to decide what I should move over first since Thursday will be spent with me just taking over small loads of stuff.  The big stuff will move on Friday and that will be our first night there.  Yay for moving  :)  I'll post pictures and stuff once we are in and give you all a "tour" of the new digs.

Pregnancy Update: 20 Weeks (a little late)

The Bump:

This is actually taken at 20.5 weeks, but I figure it's close enough.

Maternity Clothes:

So I am carrying Bryson so different from how I carried Alena. She was always so high, where Bryson sits down pretty low. I have worn a maternity shirt a few times when we’ve gotten dressed up and gone out just cuz it is more comfortable and I don’t want to be in just a junky T-Shirt, but they still aren’t totally necessary.

Best Moment This Week:

Well, this is more the best moments in the last 2 weeks, but Mike and I found an apartment to move into. Staying in Holly’s basement has been a huge blessing to us, but with #2 on the way, it’ll be really nice to have the space and get a good solid schedule reinstated. We love the location and the layout and the price is perfect! We were supposed to sign and get our keys on April 20th, but got a call yesterday that it will be ready for us next week!! I’ve got a busy 6 days ahead of me, but I can’t wait to start getting settled.

Movement:

I can tell Bryson is getting bigger because his kicks are definitely getting stronger. He flips and flops all over the place and Mike is starting to feel more and more of them. It is so reassuring every time I feel him move.

Food Craving:

I’m finally getting back to a somewhat normal appetite (Hallelujah) but I am absolutely loving bagels with cream cheese and peanut butter. Seriously, it is fantastic!! I’ve been craving dairy too, but when I eat too much of it I start getting nauseous again so I have to be careful to not get carried away. One yogurt or piece of cheese or bowl of cereal: Not all of those at once, ha ha!

What I Miss:

Energy! I swear there are times when it feels like I am never going to have the energy to go through an entire day without taking a break. There is so much I want to do, and I hate stopping to rest because while I do Alena undoes what ever I have just finished doing. Depressing, but such is life. I just have to roll with it I guess.

Sleep:

Still falling asleep most of the time on my right side, but my left side is starting to almost be more comfortable, if I can consider anything comfortable these days. I’m not finding myself on my back anymore which is a good thing, but I’m tossing and turning, and waking up a lot.

What I Am Looking Forward To:

Per 2 posts above, I am looking forward to 2 things right now:

1 – A full nights sleep. I know that won’t come till a while after little Bryson gets here, but still, I can’t wait!

2 – Moving into our apartment. I’m excited to be able to do some new decorating (really only done with new stuff for the bathrooms and new bedding for us and both the kids, it is an apartment after all) and just have a little more space. I have found my favorite option for each of the kids.

This is what I am really liking for Bryson right now:

I think the colors are super cute and I know it is hard to see, but I love that they incorporate both the polka dots and the stripes. I really think I'm in love and the set comes with the bumper, the crib sheet, the dust ruffle, and the comforter shown hanging on the wall.

This is what I'm liking for Alena. We saw it at Ikea a week ago and I fell in love!!

The comforter is patchwork style with all sorts of prints in corresponding colors but it all mostly follows the theme from the pillow. I really really love them!! The kids will be sharing a room in the apartment so I feel like the 2 sets complement each other while still staying feminine for Alena and little boy for Bryson. What do you think??

Symptoms:

Not really having any symptoms at this point with the nausea mostly gone other than feeling uncomfortable all the time, I just tell myself everyday that it is worth it! I can’t wait to meet this little man!!!

~*~Per my side note 2 weeks ago, I have been doing (or rather Mike has been doing) my weekly progesterone injections. Seriously, butt shots stinks!! I’m sore for 3 to 4 days afterwards but other than that they haven’t been too bad. Three down and only 13 more to go and then Bryson can make his debut at anytime. Am I getting anxious to be done too soon??~*~

And just to throw it in because I think it is super cute, a little shot of my sweet little girl! I love the smile and the pizza remnants on her face. She is seriously the sweetest thing in the world.

Pregnancy Update: 18 Weeks

The Bump:
Not flattering at all, but it is what it is.  I'm still learning the best way to take them.  I didn't take a single one with my pregnancy with Alena, but I told myself I just have to do them, flattering or not.

Maternity Clothes:

Not quite into Maternity clothes yet, but I think if I was actually getting ready everyday I would probably be in a few things.  Funny thing is that with the weight I lost being sick at the beginning even my normal “skinny” pants are big on me.  Crazy that I only lose weight when I’m pregnant, but such is life.

Best Moment This Week:

Finding out that we are having a BABY BOY!!!!!

Meet Bryson Michael McAllister

Also, finally getting back on top of our house after being M.I.A. for 2 and a half months being so sick.  Now it is just a matter of keeping on top of Alena’s daily messes.

Movement:

I have been feeling little stirrings and flutterings for nearly 4 weeks, but they are getting stronger and so fun to feel.  Bryson is very active in the morning and at night when I lay down to go to bed.  Also, he likes to sit right up front in my tummy most of the time.  It’s really funny!

Food Craving:

I’m still dealing with quite a bit of nausea these days, so every day is a matter of what sounds good at that minute.  One of the few things that settles my tummy on a regular basis is a little cup of Sunny D.  Totally awful I know, but if it keeps me from throwing up I’m all for it!!!

What I Miss:

A full nights sleep.  I don’t think I have had one since finding out I was pregnant, and I know I won’t get another till a while after this sweet baby comes.  Kinda depressing, I like my sleep.

Sleep:

See above, but as to “How” I’ve been sleeping, the only way I can fall asleep these days is laying on my right side with a pillow between my legs.  When I wake up in the night I have usually rolled over to my back, but I have to go right back to my side to fall back asleep.  Getting in as much back sleeping as I can before my tummy gets too big to allow it any more.

What I Am Looking Forward To:

Mike and my 4th Wedding Anniversary is tomorrow.  My how the time has flown.  We will be spending the entire day Friday just the 2 of us (he doesn’t work on Fridays and I love that!!).  We will catch a movie or 2, do some shopping, eat some yummy food (we’ll see what I can stomach), and just enjoying being together.  I can’t wait!

Symptoms:

As I said before, I’m still pretty nauseous most of the time; I’m really hoping it’ll go away at some point.  I was done with nausea at 13 weeks with Alena so this just feels like forever!  I’m also starting to have pain in my lower back as my tummy is starting to pop.  Sad thing is I know this is just the beginning  

~*~ Also, just as a side note, I start weekly injections today that I will do until week 34 of the pregnancy.  They are progesterone injections that are supposed to help me not deliver early this time around.  The needle is huge, and I’m really not a fan of shots, but if it helps keep this little bugger in as long as he is supposed to be, I’m all for it. ~*~

T-minus 2 days

 

So this is the little sign that Mike made to take into work for a poll of his fellow employees on what people think we are going to have.  My appointment is Wednesday morning at 8 am and I am super super anxious to know if we will have a little boy or girl joining our family.  

I also stole an idea from a family members blog that will be a great way to track this pregnancy from here on out.  You will get the first installment of that after the ultrasound on Wednesday as well as the announcement of Blue or Pink.  

Log your votes here if you would like.  I'd like to know what my family friends think we'll be having  :)