Yum!

Do you like cookies? How about brownies? 

Then you have to try these cookies that taste just like brownies!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup flour
1 large egg
1 cup of Nutella

Optional:
Chocolate chips or walnuts or whatever else you like in your brownies!
(The pictured cookies have butterscotch chips in them)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
Mix ingredients until there are no more flour clumps
Form 1 inch dough balls and place on pan about 2 inches apart
Bake 10 minutes,  middle will be a little soft but sets while cooling

These are seriously the most delicious cookies I've had in awhile!  They are the perfect sweetness and, just like their brownie counterparts, pair well with a glass of milk! 

Viability!

Today I have reached viability! Which pretty much just means that if something were to go wrong and baby had to come out that she has a better chance of surviving (with a ton of medical help) than not. It just gets better every day after this point :) The next big milestone will be the 3rd trimester! Wow! I feel like this pregnancy is flying by. I think it will only speed up with the holidays! 

(the shadow from the flash just kills me but this was the best picture of the 5 I took)

Since I don't have a job or any real reason to dress nice I tend to wear whatever is comfortable, which during the week is leggings/ yoga pants and a t-shirt or sweatshirt. I try to dress nicer on the weekends so maybe I should start taking pictures then haha! I feel like I look huge compared to my last bump picture! 

How far along: 24 weeks! 

Gender: Girl! 

Name: Thinking about revealing it soon, we shall see :)  

Weight gain: I'll find out again next week. 

Maternity clothes: Yes, and lots of leggings. I'm all about comfort these days.

Stretch marks: Nope

Belly button in or out: In 

Rings on or off: Off right now because they are STILL making my finger all itchy and red :( 

Sleep: I've pretty much come to terms with not sleeping very well ever again haha

Best moment this week: I found a super cute dresser for baby's room! I wasn't planning on getting one because we have a lot of closet space and shelving BUT when it's free... 

Worst moment this week: Nothing I can think of 

Miss anything: Not really, maybe just being able to sleep comfortably. 

Movement: Yep! It's my favorite thing ever!! 

Cravings: Nothing in particular. I do eat a lot of taco bell though...

Aversions: None right now, Yay!

Queasy or sick: Nope

Looking forward to: My appointment next week! Hoping to get a good 3D picture of baby! 

23 Weeks!

Had my doctors appointment today! I start going every two weeks from now on which is really exciting! It's so much fun to see baby girl! The doctor tried to get a good 3D picture of her face but the umbilical cord was in the way so hopefully next time we can get a good one, but we did get some good profile pictures this time! 

Slightly different angles

How far along: 23 weeks! 

Gender: Girl! 

Name: Any guesses? Hehehe 

Weight gain: Right around 10 pounds I think if I'm converting from kilos to pounds properly 

Maternity clothes: Yes, and lots of leggings 

Stretch marks: Nope

Belly button in or out: In 

Rings on or off: Off right now because they are making my finger all itchy and red :( 

Sleep: Depends on the night. 

Best moment this week: Seeing the baby at my doctors appointment today! 

Worst moment this week: Sitting around at the doctors for over 2 hours today, and having my blood taken 3 times, for my glucose test. Hopefully it went well! I'll know it was okay as long as I don't get a call from the doctor tonight or tomorrow. Fingers crossed. 

Miss anything: Some yummy drinks.

Movement: Yes! Several times a day! It's starting to develop a pattern I think. 

Cravings: Nothing in particular. 

Aversions: None right now, Yay!

Queasy or sick: Nope

Looking forward to: The long weekend ahead!

22!

Just been getting ready for Halloween this week! I bought a bunch of yummy candy yesterday that just might not make it to tomorrow. I can't wait to wear my pumpkin shirt and pass out candy to the kids. I also painted a pumpkin to set outside for a little decoration, nobody in our building really decorated. I can't wait for Halloween next year once the little one is here! Children make holidays so much more fun!  

How far along: 22 weeks! 

Gender: Girl! 

Name: :) 

Weight gain: I'm thinking close to 10 pounds by now.

Maternity clothes: Yes they are definitely in the mix. I still fit in my jeans with the hair tie trick, and most of my shirts but the maternity clothes are starting to be so much more comfortable. 

Stretch marks: Nope

Belly button in or out: In 

Rings on or off: Off right now because they are making my finger all itchy and red :( 

Sleep: Last night was horrible but it still just depends. 

Best moment this week: Buying (and eating) candy for trick or treat tomorrow!

Worst moment this week: Not sleeping good last night

Miss anything: Some yummy drinks.

Movement: Yes! Several times a day, some days more than others. 

Cravings: Well... tomorrow needs to get here before I eat all this candy and don't have any left to pass out to the kids...

Aversions: None right now, Yay!

Queasy or sick: Nope

Looking forward to: My doctors appointment next week!! 

Handmade for Baby

I have been feeling extra crafty lately, especially when it comes to any and all things for the baby. The first things I made, before we even knew the gender, were these hat and booties. I just recently added the flowers to make them a little more girly.

I decided on teal and yellow for the nursery awhile back and have been adding things little by little. I am basing the colors off of this fabric that I used to make a curtain for a storage cabinet that I have. I also made a little pillow out of the leftovers. 

I found this wall mounted coat hanger a few weeks back and painted it to match. It was just one of those things I picked up and wasn't sure where I was going to put it, but then one day I got bored and ta-da!

This has been my most time consuming project. I just recently finished crocheting this blanket for the baby. I added a frilly ruffled border to a very simple double crochet pattern. I'm definitely a beginner when it comes to crocheting so the more simple the better, and this was easy enough that I didn't get to frustrated or mess up to many times.  

Here's a peek at the crib. The pillow that I mentioned above is here as well as the blanket. I also painted this picture. My grandma used to sing me that song to me when I was little and around the time she passed away I had a toy that danced and sang it. It brings back good memories and fits the room perfect. (and of course elephants)

I'm definitely not a pro when it comes to sewing, but I can manage a semi-straight line pretty well so I made these curtains. The windows here are a weird size and they have this very outdated clip-on hanging system so I couldn't find curtains that I liked without having to order them and pay for shipping. Luckily I found the perfect teal fabric. They block out just enough light so that I think baby will be able to nap in there during the day but I'll still be able to see and not run in to things. 

That's it for now haha. Clearly I have been keeping myself busy.

21 Weeks!

The weeks seem to be flying by and yet going slowly at the same time! 

How far along: 21 weeks! More than halfway! 

Gender: Girl! 

Name: We have decided on a first name! Actually we've known it for awhile hehehe. The middle name is a little trickier though. 

Weight gain: I think about 8 pounds. I don't feel much bigger this week really. 

Maternity clothes: Wearing a couple things every now and then. Today I opted for old jeans with the hair tie trick. 

Stretch marks: Nope

Belly button in or out: In 

Sleep: Depends on the night. Last night was decent. 

Best moment this week: I purchased a doppler from someone and got to finally hear the baby's heartbeat! I've seen it beating on the ultrasounds but never heard it until this week. 

Worst moment this week: Hmmm... nothing bad really. 

Miss anything: Being able to sleep on my stomach! And probably blue cheese... 

Movement: Yes! Several times a day, some days more than others. 

Cravings: Nothing stands out at the moment. 

Aversions: None right now, Yay!

Queasy or sick: Nope

Looking forward to: My next doctors appointment at 23 weeks! Even though I'll be doing the glucose screening which I'm nervous about. 

Half Way!!

Today I am 20 weeks! I had my doctors appointment this morning. Everything looks great! I go back in 3 weeks and get to do the glucose test...woo! (not). After that I will start going every other week. I'm so happy to not have to wait 4 weeks between visits anymore!

Just made those curtains for the baby room this week! 

How far along: 20 weeks! Half way there!! 

Gender: Girl! Confirmed by the doctor again today. He is 100% sure. He said if the baby comes out a boy then he should lose his license haha. The pictures are pretty clear. 

Weight gain: I'm up about 7 pounds since my first appointment I think. 

Maternity clothes: Wearing a couple things every now and then. The shirt I'm wearing in this picture is maternity. I pretty much live in yoga pants and leggings...not that that's much different than before. 

Stretch marks: Nope

Belly button in or out: In 

Sleep: Depends on the night. I wake up a lot more than before that's for sure. 

Best moment this week: My doctors appointment today! It's so nice to see the baby and make sure that she's doing okay in there. 

Worst moment this week: Hmmm... nothing bad really. 

Miss anything: Being able to sleep on my stomach! Or my back for that matter. Side sleeping sucks! I may never do it again after this. 

Movement: Yes! At least once or twice a day now and sometimes more. Nothing too strong but I'm sure she will be getting stronger!  

Cravings: Nothing stands out really. I do enjoy sweets now more than before though. I've noever really been big on desserts and stuff but now if you give me a cupcake or a cookie I'm happy :) 

Aversions: None right now, Yay!

Queasy or sick: Nope

Looking forward to: My next doctors appointment!