Organizing the Nursery

I've been trying real hard to work on the nursery but as expected the belly is too big and I get tired easily. I start working on it and 20 minutes later I get exhausted and stop. At least the crib is set up, the dresser is done, most of his clothes is washed (I need to hang/fold some of them) but I have tons of bags and gifts all over the place & it is driving me insane.

I came across a few blogs that were very helpful, THANK YOU PINTEREST!

Foodie Fresh Blog, rnlMusings Blog and iHeart Organizing Blog.

1. Diaper Caddy by rnlMussings -- she put together this adorable caddy and it could be moved around from room to room when you need to change the baby. It has the essentials stuff: onesies, diapers, burp cloths, anti-bacterial gel, wipes and rash cream

2. Breast feeding basket by rnlmusings -- good for late night feedings. It has a water bottle, pacifier, burp cloths, nipple cream, breast pads and baby daze



3. Diaper Drawer Organizer by rnlmusings --great way to keep everything in place

4. iHeart Organizing--small tray for the baby daily needs, drawer organizer (her nursery is adorable). 

5. iHeart Organizing featured a nursery made by Blue I Style which also has great ideas as far as getting the closet organized, using clothing dividers, and baskets to keep everything in place.

                    

                     

               

                

The labels were made by her: "DIY'ing the labels for the closet dividers was also very budget friendly.  I bought the plastic dividers for only $.99 each and custom made my own labels using some glossy, printable sticker paper that I already had around the house.  By making my own labels for the dividers, I was able to design them to match the quilt above the crib for no added cost."

6. If you have a smaller space Foodie Fresh has great ideas on how to make the nursery look clean.

I think baskets are a great idea and I found these on Ikea (+ the price is excellent) 7 boxes for $12.99 (baskets)

                        
I'll be going on maternity leave in about two weeks so hopefully I get everything done.

*None of the images are mine, please refer to the link*

Week 35

Week 35 update:

Symptoms: Exhaustion

Sick: Nothing is really making me sick at this time

Best Moments: Knowing I'm just weeks away from meeting Lucas

Belly Button: Innie/Outie

Weight Gain: 28 lbs

Movements:  Lucas loves to move, I'm sure he's running out of space

Cravings: At this point I eat anything I want

Ring: I still wear it

Stretch Marks: Minor ones by my belly button

Sleeping: Ok! I wake up a lot during night time

Are you showing: Yes I am!

This past weekend my dear friend Silvia (who's also having a boy) celebrated her baby shower among her family and friends. The theme was from the movie Up and she looked adorable. Congratulations once again David & Silvia!

Adorable table decor

Mom to be with "Russ" 

Another mom to be-Brisa (she's also having a boy)

My lovely sister <3

Babymoon-Week 34

We had our babymoon this past weekend and we decided to stay local. We love going to San Diego because it's so relaxing and beautiful--we stayed at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina. The hotel was amazing and because it's been so warm in SoCal we spent most of our time indoors (enjoying the lovely AC) .

Here's my 34 week update: "Baby Butternut Squash"

• He weights in at about 4.2-5.8 lbs 
• Measures 17.2-18.7 inches
• He recognizes and reacts to simple songs--so I better start singing to him

Symptoms: I run out of air & I get extremely exhausted

Queasy/Sick: None

Best Moments: Feeling Lucas moves, the lovely shower I got at work (I'll post pics later on) and the doctor told me that I do not have gestational diabetes.

Belly Button: Innie/Outie

Weight Gain: 27 lbs. I've only gained 1 lb since my last visit to the doctor

Movements: Tons of them & he loves to kick my ribs!

Cravings: Cranberries

Ring: I can still wear it

Stretch Marks: Minor ones by my belly button but the Bio Oil has really helped minimize the scars

Miss Anything: Sleeping!!

Are you showing: Yes I am

View from our room

Our favorite brunch restaurant in San Diego

Daniel enjoying his michelada!

As you can tell by my facial expression the water was EXTREMELY cold but very refreshing.

Images To Capture From Labor & Delivery

As we prep ourselves for the big day I came across this article which recommends certain images that you should take before,during and after labor. The hospital where I'm going to deliver let's us have a total of three people in the room (including myself) I'm sure my mom will be there to partake in such an emotional & special moment, so she will be in charge of taking some of these images. 

Here's the link where I found the article: Article

Below are some examples of the images (none of these pictures are mine, please refer to the source link) 

Hospital Room--Source here

Labor-couple holding hands--Source here

ID Bracelets--Source here

Hands--Source here

Newborn--Source here

Meeting Dad-Source here

Meeting Mom- Source here

Meeting Grandparents-Source here

& then there was three-Source here

The other images it recommends are:

• Final Belly Image
• Clock Capturing Time of baby's arrival
• The Scale
• With doctors and nurses
• Going home

Weeks 32 & 33

I can't believe my due date is approaching. I've been having minor contractions and sleeping has become a bit harder but other than that Lucas has been good. I started packing the hospital bag and getting the nursery ready. I'm sure in no time I'll be holding my little baby and our lives will change forever, of course in a magnificent way.

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks Contractions, Lucas loves to push on my bladder so I use the restroom a lot, exhaustion, out of breath, and lack of sleep

Queasy/Sick: Right now nothing in particular, I get really hungry all the time :)

Best Moments: Knowing that we are so close to the due date and soon we will be holding Lucas & of course he's constant kicks & I finally got to feel his hiccups

Belly Button: Innie/Outie

Weight Gain: About 25 lbs

Movements: Lucas loves to move a lot--especially at night time

Cravings: Coconut water, rice & beans

Ring: I can still wear it unless my hands are swollen--then I only wear my wedding band

Stretch Marks: Minor ones by my belly button

Miss Anything: Sleeping on my stomach--but soon I'll miss that unique bond between Lucas and I whenever he kicks, has hiccups and moves around.

Sleep: I sleep Ok. I tend to wake up 3-4 times

Are you showing: Yes I am, many think I'm having twins

Boy/Girl: Boy

Dress: Target (on special for $19)

Shoes: Fashion store