35 week pregnancy update

update:

• 35 weeks = 8.75 months
• 29 days until my due date ... as of tomorrow, i only have 4 weeks left.  what the what!  
• mister should be about the size of a honeydew melon, measuring up to 18 inches long and weighing in over 5 lbs.  however, i look like i have something much larger then a honeydew in my belly. 
• mister movement: things are getting a little crowded in the ole' uterus so the movements havent been as large as they were, but just as often. 
• my movement: in a word "elegant" or maybe even "graceful" LOL!  ok, i just pulling your leg that feel asleep.  whats that?  your legs arent falling asleep every 30 minutes ... maybe its just me.  HA!  lets just say that i have felt quite large and awkward these past few days.  and yes, i know, its only going to get worse. 
• sleep:  waking a few more times during the night this week and finding it a little harder to get back to sleep.
• comfort: well, i finally went bra shopping.  i was able to find a nursing bra that seems to fit pretty well.  if anyone else is having a hard time, i decided to go with the brovado brand (thanks for the suggestion kristi).  
• energy level:  about the same as last week. 
• belly button:  in
• stretch marks:  none
• birthing class:  i signed up last friday and went by to pay and pick up any materials needed for the class.  since we will be doing the 1 day class, we have several videos to watch before we go.  i have only gotten through the first two and have learned a lot and i think husband is getting a lot out of them as well.  so, the videos alone have been worth the effort and cost of the birthing class.  im not sure i would have put this much effort into it if i had not heard such great things from my readers.  thanks ladies!  
• nursery:  i finally have my area rug and i started putting together the collage wall.  i plan on organizing a lot this weekend and find a proper place for things instead of shoving it up on the closet shelves.  i think i will wait to do a nursery reveal post instead of showing any more random pictures ... so stay tuned!
• other: i had a doctor's appointment this morning and everything seems to be right on track.  from here on out, i will see them once a week. 
• also:  we had our final baby shower last saturday afternoon.  my aunts hosted it at my mom's house.  it was really great to have a bunch of family friends i havent seen in a while.  i know i have mentioned it on here before, but we have just been overwhelmed with generosity, love and support from everyone.  

here are a few photos from the shower on saturday. 

nursery inspiration

i have shared with you some items i found on urban outfitters that i would like to include in mister's nursery.  today, i would like to share with you some general nursery inspiration i have found on then internet. 

i love the colors in this room.
this is exactly what i was going for with mister's room ... a neutral gray wall with lots of color.
via unskinny boppy

again, i love the grey walls with pops of color, but this nursery's simplicity appeals to me.  although, i am wanting more of an eclectic feel for mister's room, im sure it will start out a little bare.  i love the white crib and the simple sheet instead of a repetitive theme throughout the room.
via modern kiddo

i love these flash cards!  its a great way to add color to the walls.
via k plus j equals love

i like how bright this nursery is.  unfortunatly, we do not have this much natural light coming into mister's room.  
what i really love about this room is the collage of prints on the wall.
i have already found a few prints that i want to use.
via design crisis

i was able to work on our changing table this past weekend.  its actually an old bakers cabinet my mom gave me.  i have a couple of things i want to do to finish it up before i post a picture though.  

mister's room is finally coming together piece by piece. 

nursery finds

i have registered for most of our nursery decor here and was excited that i have a place to list all the etsy and amazon finds we are wanting. 


surprisingly, i also found a lot of great things at urban outfitters.  there are some really cool items for a boy or a girl but i wanted to share with you a few things i am hoping to include in mister's room. 

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cardboard taxidermy $30

5 x 7 stamped scallop rug $89

zigzag curtain in blue - $39

mustache wall clock $16

wooden owl frame $18

antler hook $12

all of the above items are included in our online registry.  below are the items i would love to include but decided against it because of pricing or it lost out for a greater need.  

madeline chair $379

orange quilted velvet pillow $24

mustache knob $6

elephant bank $12

etsy ecstasy: nursery prints

i wont be able to really focus on the nursery until we find out the gender, but i do have a few ideas.  one of those ideas includes covering a wall with framed prints that are colorful and inspire.  below is a collections of prints i really love from etsy.  of course some work for just a boy or girl but most would be fine for either. 

the dream catcher by parada creations

so loved by the wheatfield

a little peacock print by deka animals

 

every beat of my heart by hair brained schemes

lone feather by satchel and sage

good morning sunshine by UUPP



rawrr means i love you in dinosaur by hair brained schemes

bloom where you are planted by parada creations



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i may have to do another post to show you all the awesome prints i found on etsy that would be perfect for my kitchen too  ;-)