I ended up falling in love with a pin I saw on pinterest and HAD to make it for the nursery. It’s my first pin to reality experience. I wrote up a how-to on how I made this modern mobile over at Blissfully Domestic, if you would like to see how it’s done!
We finally have it complete…in the final hours. To tell you the truth, we were just waiting on our glider to arrive….which took almost 7 weeks. But, I’m so glad we have it now, because it was worth the wait.
Anyway, let’s start the tour!
First, off, I have to point out the AMAZING handmade mobile that my family helped me make. Here’s a how-to on it, if you want to recreate it for your room! 
Okay, back to the tour.
It’s a relatively small room: all a baby really needs! We went with a gender-neutral theme of ‘You are my sunshine…when clouds are grey’, painting the walls a light grey color.
We purchased the Monte Luca glider in black (best decision ever because we were going to do it in white, but the delivery guy’s hands were BLACK with dust, as was the box, and I would have already had to clean it off).
We did get the all white accent pillow too. It took us QUITE a while to decide on a glider, and that’s why we waited until the last minute to purchase one. We knew we wanted a modern design, so that we could use it in other rooms after there was no more nursery. Driving 2 hours away to actually be able to sit in this beauty, is what drove us to purchasing it. I refuse to pay that much money for a chair without sitting in it first.
Even though it’s the most expensive piece of furniture we’ve ever bought, I think it will last a long time.
My very talented mother-in-law did all of the sewing for the room (and the rest of our house). How’s that for custom? She did foam bumpers for the crib and curtains for the window. I love it…when can this be my room? 
We purchased the crib and dresser/changing table from Ikea. The crib is the Sundvick crib in white, which we ended up purchasing after Brooke said she loved hers so much for their twins! The dresser/changing table is the Nyvoll in medium/brown and white…which we promptly painted black.
Leland’s new favorite spot is the ottoman, just in case you were wondering.
I also ended up commissioning this beautiful work of art from my brother-in-law’s girlfriend, Chelsea, to give to my husband for his birthday/our baby shower. It has the lyrics of ‘You are my sunshine’ media arted into it! 
And we officially stuffed both the dresser and closet full of baby gear. It is probably the most organized it will ever be, but I think we’re ready!
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How far along? 38 weeks
Total weight gain: 11.5 pounds (after initial loss of 4 pounds: 15.5 pounds)
Maternity clothes? Mainly just staying in yoga gear because it’s uncomfortable to ‘go-out’.
Stretch marks? Barely.
Sleep: Getting worse, especially when I subconsciously wake up to contractions.
Best moment this week: My sister, Margaret, came up to visit! AND we got our glider in yesterday!
Miss Anything? Helping out around the house. We wanted to lay sod and pinestraw in our yard this past weekend, but no one would let me help (which I was grateful for, because I don’t know when to stop…I’m bad). I just felt guilty just watching.
Movement: This little bugger is an active one!
Food cravings: Nothing in particular, just loving the fresh fruits and veggies that this heat brings!….oh, and strawberry pie.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really.
Gender: It’s a surprise!
Labor Signs: More frequent Braxton Hicks contractions and some menstrual-like cramping.
Symptoms: Typical ‘almost there’ symptoms of just being ready!
Belly Button in or out? It’s barely out.
Wedding rings on or off? Off most of the time, but I refuse to go out in public without them on. I don’t want to look like an unwedded pregnant lady!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and ready!
Looking forward to: Having the baby any day now.
How far along? 37 weeks
Total weight gain: 11 pounds (after initial loss of 4 pounds: 15 pounds)
Maternity clothes? Oh yes and just trying to stay cool.
Stretch marks? Barely.
Sleep: Quite uncomfortable. It’s a miracle when I don’t pee but just twice during the night!
Best moment this week: Finding out on Wednesday that was 60% effaced, 0.5cm dilated, head down, group b strep negative, and should deliver in the next 1-2 weeks!
Miss Anything? Not being able to stand for even enough time to bake a batch of cookies. Ouchie!
Movement: Still quite an active baby in there!
Food cravings: Cold cucumber & tomato salad, and I’ve been loving sonic ice with diluted sparkling apple juice. Mmm!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really.
Gender: It’s a surprise!
Labor Signs: Pressure ‘down there’ because the baby has dropped and more frequent Braxton Hicks contractions.
Symptoms: Just the physical pain of caring all of this weight around. Thank goodness Logan doesn’t mind giving me massages!
Belly Button in or out? It’s barely out. So precious.
Wedding rings on or off? Off most of the time, but I refuse to go out in public without them on. I don’t want to look like an unwedded pregnant lady!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and about ready!
Looking forward to: Getting our glider this week!
Don’t forget to enter the Guessing Game Giveaway!
How far along? 36 weeks
Total weight gain: 11 pounds (after initial loss of 4 pounds: 15 pounds)
Maternity clothes? Oh yes. I can’t even fit into my pregnancy jeans anymore.
Stretch marks? Barely.
Sleep: Again, very badly. And now that I’ve pulled a stomach muscle, it’s even harder to sleep. Breathing even hurts.
Best moment this week: Getting to see our little baby on the ultrasound machine! He/She is really cramped in there, but I was totally correct on how I thought the baby was positioned in my belly: Head down, Back on my left side, Feet and hands on the right side.
Miss Anything? Being able to do things on my own. Because of the hurt muscle, I’m unable to lift anything or do much with my right arm.
Movement: Indeed. But, they are more of just stretching out for the baby since he/she is so cramped in there.
Food cravings: Nothing really. I’ve just been trying to eat healthy.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really.
Gender: It’s a surprise!
Labor Signs: Nope, just the occasional Braxton Hicks contractions.
Symptoms: Just the usual uncomfortably largeness.
Belly Button in or out? It’s finally started to barely stick out.
Wedding rings on or off? On and off throughout the day. The heat isn’t helping my swelling at all.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Getting our glider in the next 2 weeks!
Don’t forget to enter the Guessing Game Giveaway!
Even though it takes longer than you’d think it does, and some Saturday mornings I dread taking these photos (Some I’ve even come close to passing out just from standing in front of hot lights and stupidly locking out my knees)…I’m so glad that I did. It’s so incredible to see the gradual growth of this precious child in me. I’ll continue to update you all on the side-by-side photos as I reach my due date!
And if you haven’t already…head over here to make your guess as to what we’re having! You could win a great giveaway!
How far along? 35 weeks
Total weight gain: 11 pounds (after initial loss of 4 pounds: 15 pounds)
Maternity clothes? Definitely.
Stretch marks? Barely.
Sleep: Ugh…awful. I might as well just take naps all day and all night because I can’t sleep for more than 3 hours straight. :-/
Best moment this week: Realizing that even though the little kicks, nudges, and shifts are uncomfortable and sometimes painful, it’s a blessing. I think I may actually miss being pregnant. Never thought I’d say that.
Miss Anything? Bending over without feeling horribly huge and hurting.
Movement: A little less movement, but when he/she moves it’s a MIGHTY move. I’m startled and it’s a bit painful.
Food cravings: I’ve been loving mint chocolate chip gelato and veggie pasta. Mmm!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really.
Gender: It’s a surprise!
Labor Signs: Nope, just the occasional Braxton Hicks contractions.
Symptoms: Sciatic nerve pain is back and my back is starting to hurt more because of all this weight on my front.
Belly Button in or out? It’s flat as a pancake and occasionally sticks out.
Wedding rings on or off? On, but when I go for walks in these 80-90 degree days, my hands swell VERY badly, so rings come off.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Our ultrasound this coming week!
How about we play a little guessing game?
I’m going to let you comment below and place your bets as to whether we are having a girl or a boy. All of the entries who get it right, will be put into a hat and drawn at random to win a prize. Capish?
Prize: $25 Amazon Gift Card
How to Enter: Leave a comment below making your guess as to what gender we’re having.
Deadline: As soon as I have the baby!
After loosing one pound 2 weeks ago, I still haven’t gained any weight. Doctors say it’s fine, but I swear I’m eating loads of chocolate! I’m also measuring 36 weeks, so at my next appointment they are doing an ultrasound to see how big the baby really is.
How far along? 34 weeks
Total weight gain: 10 pounds (after initial loss of 4 pounds: 14 pounds)
Maternity clothes? Oh, yes.
Stretch marks? Barely.
Sleep: Same old, same old. I can’t get comfortable and have to pee a lot.
Best moment this week: Listening to the baby’s heart beat at my appointment.
Miss Anything? Being able to toss and turn in bed without having to wake up to do it.
Movement: Why yes. The baby has discovered the art of kicking me in my ribs.
Food cravings: More like food aversion to salad. So, I’m squeezing in my veggies in other dishes. I’m loving brussel sprouts a lot!
Anything making you queasy or sick: salad.
Gender: It’s a surprise!
Labor Signs: Nope, just the occasional Braxton Hicks contractions.
Symptoms: Uncomfortably large.
Belly Button in or out? It’s flat. Not in or out!
Wedding rings on or off? On and getting a little more snug.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Our birthing class today and an ultrasound in a week and a half!
My mom is a crazy Green Day fan.
She got us all into them again after they came out with American Idiot. We even went to concerts as a family!
So, as a baby shower gift, our little baby will be our little punk rock baby when it comes home. And this photo of me is now on the Kiditude website for punk baby clothes! Eee!
Rock on!
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