31 Weeks {2 months to go!}

Our due date is 1.10.14, so technically he could be here in less than 2 months! If he's like his sister, he'll come late.  However, I know these things are totally out of my control.  I hear that second babies come faster or sooner, which would be nice.  I just pray for a healthy delivery and baby, that is all!

I got this CD the other day and just love it.  Her voice is amazing and I love the holidays, so it certainly makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.  I ordered it on Amazon and they give you the mp3 version as well, which is cool because I can just leave the CD in my car.

I find it so weird that my belly now rests on my lap haha.  There is no mistaking I am pregnant and it's funny how many opinions you hear while carrying a baby. I've been told how big I look and how small I look, so I just smile and try to be polite, as people are just trying to make conversation.

I just cannot believe I am already filling out hospital paperwork and going to the OB every 2 weeks!

Symptoms:

I am at the point where I kind of hate running errands only because I feel like I have to pee all the time. I am so very thirsty, so I've been pounding water, but then of course I have to go.  I know it's all part of the process, but man…I'd like to not feel like I have to go, right after I just went!!

Full on waddling.

I'm not really feeling 'hungry' and eating smaller meals all day is very helpful since I am running out of room.

Sleep is okay; I wake up maybe once a night or really early to have to pee.

I definitely get a lot more tired again and find myself trying to take breaks throughout the day.

My calves have been getting tight, so I am trying to be more diligent with my calcium supplement. I take them in the morning, but sometimes forget the second round. I read that may help.

My belly button popped out! That never happened with Brooke.

The line down the belly is just starting to appear, whereas with Brooke that happened earlier on and was really dark.

I have good days and bad days with the pelvic pain; I haven't been to the chiropractor again, so that would probably help if I went, but otherwise I just rest when I can.  Which isn't a lot, since I have this crazy little girl who is full of energy!  Her latest obsession are my hats.  This is us trying to leave the house.  She continues to teach me patience.  It's not like I'm going anywhere fast anyway.

I'm pretty much busting out of the medium maternity.  I tried to put on my favorite pair of 'skinny jeans' and they wouldn't go over my rump! I am pretty sure my hips widened and they're getting ready to put this show on the road! The large pants I have still have some room to grow, so that's good.  I really stretched them out last time haha.   I ordered a few more tops because I know I'll be in them for a little bit after I have him as well; my belly seems to be bigger this time, even though the rest of me is smaller than with Brooke. If that makes sense…so most of my tanks and tees are riding up the front and I really don't love that.

Loving:

I love feeling him move, although some of his kicks and punches are getting quite painful. I never really felt them hurt with Brooke, so that has been new this pregnancy.

Gingerbread bars.  OMG. Seriously, it's the highlight of my day hahaha. I love these like no other.  I may have ordered 10 more boxes.

Looking forward to:

Finishing the nursery! I have lots I want to share and show, but I don't want to, until I have at least the crib in there and Brooke in her big girl bed.

This is the view from our couch.  We have this hole in the wall, which is actually baby boy's room.  Joe and his dad are going to fill it in like a window, I believe? Which is why I haven't really picked out curtains yet, because there is a real window on the opposite wall.  We just want to block extra noise out and make sure no one can fall/jump out of the hole! Such an odd thing to have there.

My sprinkle; my mother in law is insisting on having a little sprinkle for us. I don't want anything big or fancy, but a small gathering to celebrate our little boy with close friends and family will be fun!

My prenatal massage on Thursday!  I am so ready to be pampered.

I am also oddly looking forward to the snow?! I am usually just such a summer girl, may have been my match.com handle when I met my hubby  but I really want to bundle up, wear cute scarves/hats, and get some cute bump photos in the snowfall!

I am certainly looking forward to all holidays and having Brooke this time of year will certainly fly by so very fast!!  This whole pregnancy has gone really quickly. I cannot believe we have less than 2 months to go!

Hopefully we find Brookie a big girl bed and I can share more nursery progress soon.  As for today? It's going to be close to 70 degrees, which is crazy here in November in NY.  So we will be taking advantage of it for sure!  

Fall Fashion/Hair {prego style}

So, it's Fall [yay!] and I am embracing the wonky hot/cold temperatures and my bump!  I am fairly certain this will be the last time I carry a child, and so I am just enjoying the ride!! While sometimes I wish I was one of "those" pregos, you know, who don't even really look pregnant….my belly loves to grow and I just go with it. I exercise, eat right, and enjoy life.

So here are some of my "fashion" moments lately:

Date night a few weeks ago--

Kimono- TJ Max
Maternity Tank- Gap
Maternity Jean Capris- Motherhood Maternity
Shoes- Kohls

On Saturdays Brooke does "Soccer" so I try to dress comfy. {23 weeks}

Gray Maternity Tank-Gap
Workout Capris- Motherhood Maternity {Jessica Simpson brand}

I needed a "pick-me-up" day and a cute Fall top helped! I love the laid back look of the plaid, and yet the subtle girlie accent with the lace in the back.

Shirt- Motherhood Maternity
Skinny Jeans- Motherhood Maternity [Heidi Klum, 2 years ago]
Boots- Amazon

Errands/getting my hair did OOTD

Jacket- Old Navy Maternity [2 years ago]

Striped shirt- Motherhood Maternity 

Leggings- Gap

Leopard Flats- Target

Red leather purse- Italy

Speaking of hair…I was ready for a little more of a change. Obvs I chopped it a few months back, but I was kind of over the super blonde--all the same color--and used these pics for some inspiration.  I wasn't ready for "bronde" nor do I think I could pull off ombré, but a few darker shades of blonde and some really blonde pieces still, seemed to be perfect! 

Mid-foil selfie…it was really a tough week---I can see it in my face! Oy.

The end result: [and I was finally picking up Sadie Lady!]

Oh, and the best outfit of all? COMFY PJS!

I invested in these super cozy XL (non maternity) from Kohls two years ago.  I won't be able to button them up in the front much longer, but they're great for staying warm and perfect for nursing after giving birth.  

I tried to not 'break the bank' with maternity clothes, and I really did use a lot from when I was pregnant with Brooke…but I just love fashion and clothes.  And I haven't been able to really buy much "non" maternity because my body is really pregnant.  Like, I don't just wear regular pants and a bella band whatever.  Props to those who can, but mine doesn't work like that.  So, I thoughtfully bought items I knew I would get good use out of for the next few prego months and even after!  

All of the tank tops I bought when I was pregnant with Brooke are really just for around the house or undershirts, as I got GOOD use out of them for months.  I cook a lot, like all day long it seems, and my belly just gets right in the way of the ingredients haha! I wear an apron but I still spill…so I try to be mindful of what I'm wearing in the kitchen so I don't destroy my new clothes.

What's your favorite way to dress for Fall?  Prego or not…I'm all ears! 

11 Weeks

I am feeling SO much better these days! I am still really tired, but the nausea has subsided I do believe! I am craving good, healthy foods---like desperately need Thursday to get here so I can stock up on fruits/veggies from our CSA/Farmer's market.  I am dying to juice!! I need lemons, ginger, greens, beets, apples--in ma belly!

Tuesday we had a checkup to hear the heartbeat--so I took some photos to document.

I then went back and found the photo of myself I took on the first day we heard Brooke's little heartbeat.  I wore the same skirt for good luck ;)

I think I'm already carrying a little differently, but I also know that I weighed almost 10 pounds less when I got pregnant this time than I did with Brooke. Since I was #stmartinbikinibody and all that jazz.

I don't think my rump is growing with my bump, so that's interesting!!!

On the way to the Dr, I was looking for a donation box for our clothes that have been riding around forever.  I had NO idea one of these bad boys opened up right around the corner from my Dr's.

So. Good!  I hadn't had one since college. I only got one and it was totally worth it.

I got a little frustrated because we waited a half an hour for the Dr…and trying to entertain a 17 month old who hates sitting still, was rather tricky.  We played peek-a-boo, I changed her diaper, she watched MMC, and ate snacks.

All for a 2 min checkup to hear the most amazing little sound of a new heartbeat.  It was 155 and totally made me tear up.

I actually worked out yesterday too which is amazing because I have felt so terrible these last few weeks.  I can totally feel it today!  My thighs are burning, my arms and back are sore and I am ready to just rest, since we just spent the day at the Museum of Play. 

I'm excited to get into the second trimester and continue to watch the bump grow!  I definitely show earlier than others, but this time I definitely feel like I have a baby belly now.  How fun!  Do you find that most people show early or most show late? I always compare my bump to others...

Here's a vlog I made on Sunday updating my pregnancy.  

37 Week Bumpdate

How Far Along:

37 Weeks and 1 day

*We are officially full term*

Baby is the size of:

aka big!

I had my first weekly check up.

She's measuring at 38 weeks.

Her head is down,

but she has not dropped.

The Dr said he'd do an internal check if I wanted,

but there was really no point...

so I decided to wait until next week.

He said they'll only let me go up to a week past my due date,

then there are risks and complications.

I hope I go naturally...

Symptoms:

The joints in my hands ache..

My knuckles, wrists...hopefully it will ease up a bit.

Swollen feet.

Highs/lows emotionally.

I cry at everything.

I am peeing like every hour.

It's insane.

Heartburn is still kickin, so lots of Tums.

Still have the lower pubic pain.

She seems to just love to hang out on my left side,

and it's so heavy!

Wednesday night it felt like she shifted,

I felt amazing and actually took Holly on a little walk.

I woke up again with the pain on Thursday though...

I seem to be getting hot flashes, then I'll be cold.

So weird.

Mood:

I definitely have my moments where I just don't know how much longer I can go.

*Cue Thursday night, laying on the couch while hubs played Madden,

I may or may not have been in tears.

But then I have days like yesterday where I felt so great!

After my Dr. appointment,

I went to Target, stocked up on food etc.

went for a nice drive with my husband,

and we went out to eat at a little Italian restaurant.

There's so much to think about,

and at this point, so little I can do!

I try to keep busy and am thankful it's Christmas time.

I'm trying to be patient,

but I want to hold my baby!!

Sleep:

Some good nights-I only wake up 2-3 times

Some bad-I wake up like 6 times and my hips hurt so bad every time I turn left/right.

I woke up at 5:30 and couldn't fall back to sleep.

I try to nap...sometimes it's just resting.

 Rings:

I have officially taken off my wedding band and engagement rings.

My fingers swell throughout the day

and I decided to not risk having to cut them off or something awful.

Joe thinks it's really funny that I'm super prego and not wearing them.

Hardy har.

:)

Cravings:

Maple Syrup.

Butterscotch.

Cookies.

Lots of fruit--clementines--I ate 3 last night?!

Clothes:

Down to one pair of jeans, one pair of khakis, leggings.

Around the house I have a few yoga pants and sweats.

My belly hangs out of most shirts and I'm constantly pulling them down.

I wore flip flops to dinner last night.

It's that or Uggs and I running hot lately...

I'm happy that I did not buy a maternity coat

 because I am warm enough with a scarf

or a puffer vest open.

Both of which I usually remove.

I did buy two nursing tops from Gap that I packed in my hospital bag.

I hope they're comfy and useful.

Other than that, I refuse to buy any more prego stuff.

I.AM.DONE.

Belly Button:

Still weird and not popped.

Stretch Marks:

Nope...

Still hoping. 

Weight:

We're almost at 60 pounds people...

I'm told that I don't look it;

I am tall so I must hide it well.

Whatever.

I will work it off...

As long as baby and I are healthy,

that's all that matters.

Miss Anything:

After holding my baby girl,

I cannot wait to shove fresh salmon sushi with squeezed lemon in my mouth.
Take a huge bite of an Italian assorted sub from a deli.

Have my husband grill me a rare steak.

Enjoy a salad with Italian dressing and crumbly blue.

I may make Brie en Croute after the holidays,

because I can.

Not to mention to help all of that yummy goodness go down,

with a nice glass of vino.

Best moment of the week:

A tie between feeling great for a few hours and walking the dog

and going on a 'date' with my hubs like old times last night.

I even fit in his car and enjoyed the drive (maybe for the last time?!)

Then comes my blonde hair...I now feel like a new woman.

Oh and getting our new dishwasher!

Looking forward to:

The 49ers game tomorrow--

they better bring their A game against New England! 

Finishing up my Christmas wrapping and 

all the fun that comes along with the holidays.

Enjoying feeling her move around in my belly

these last few weeks.

Labor Signs:

 Nope!
Keep on baking lil B.

Overall thoughts/questions/concerns:

I don't envision "me going into labor" being crazy.

I want to be as calm as possible and not flying down the express way.

But I don't want to be like a local couple in the news who had to pull over

on the way to the hospital because the baby was comin out!

The hospital is only 10 minutes away...

I don't think my water will break.
I don't think she will come early.

I want to do a little more reading before she comes.

 I could be totally wrong, 

but I figured I'd share what's floating around in my crazy head.

Just 3 more weeks!

Possibly 4.

36 Week Bumpdate

How far along:

36 weeks and 1 day

Home stretch!!

I felt good this day!!

 I started feeling a bit sore this day...
since I was feeling better, I was over-walking etc.
PS love this new dry shampoo I tried--LOTS of volume!

Baby is the size of:

 Let me just say, I cannot believe how heavy she feels!!
It literally hurts to wake up and have to move (with a full bladder)

I am officially running out of room I believe.

Mood:
A little frustrated with my pelvic pain.
But no crazy hormonal outrages...
I feel so relieved we got our whole to-do list done yesterday!
I'm excited to decorate the tree and
 just thinking about holding her by it excites me!
Sleep:

Still sleeping, just waking up about 4 times to pee.

I alternate left side/right side throughout the night.

The most painful thing in the world is to switch sides...

I will not miss this pain!
I get really tired around 4pm...I try to nap or at least rest.

Belly Button:
Still creeping its way out, but not an outtie.
Stretch Marks:
Nope *fingers crossed*
I use Burt's Bees Mama Bee belly butter in the am
and their lemon oil at night.
It's pricy, but worth it!
Cravings:
I am just so thirsty all the time!
I want iced.cold.water.
Pretty standard...
-fruit
-french toast
-maple syrup
-oatmeal
-almond butter
-cookies
Symptoms:
I can deal with popping the Tums for my heartburn, but...

Just this pain I keep complaining about.

I ask my doctors and they say it's normal...

but in my own research, I am diagnosing myself with this!

 Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction
Not everyone experiences it,
but us lucky enough to go through it..there's not much relief.
I notice it gets really bad when I'm most active.
I've stopped my yoga and as you know it hurts to walk around.
 The only ways to help this issue is to not:
-bend
-use stairs
-squat
-separate your legs
basically every day functions.
Try to get out of bed without separating your legs.
I live in a house with a basement, downstairs, and upstairs.
Laundry, dishwashers(well, ours is broken and now I'm hand washing)
 and picking up after myself,
a husband and two messy dogs requires a lot of bending.
It's hard because I've had really bad days where I just lay on the couch or in bed...
then I'll feel almost normal again, go out and about running errands,
then I'm back to being in a lot of pain.
I just really really hope it all goes away once I give birth.
I've read a lot that it can linger...
I'm so scared of that.
I never thought I'd miss walking!
So, I'm trying my best to stay positive
 but I think this is a real issue that not a lot of people understand.
Luckily my friends, family, and mainly my husband are very supportive and
he picks up any of the items I have dropped throughout the day and have neglected to pick up.
**This will all be worth it when I hold her in my arms.**
{right?!}
Best Moment of the Week:
We finished the nursery...I swear I'll post a video/pics this week!
We got our tree...
I've been into taking more videos lately, so here's a small clip.
We usually get 10-11 foot trees,
 {yes, I am spoiled}
So trying to find a smaller one was a little difficult.
Don't mind my JSimps moment
#chickenofthesea
#everytreehasatagnotjusttakenones
#oops

#pregnancybrain
What I'm looking forward to:
Decorating said tree.
Finishing a few baby projects.
I'm hoping to get to my mother-in-laws Monday night!
Videoing my nursery, what's in my bag & diaper bag.
Labor Signs:
None yet; keep on cookin baby B!!
Overall thoughts/questions:
I am wondering, mamas out there...
Did you have any success with belly bands after pregnancy?
Like the wraps that hold all your flub in post baby??
I noticed these...
and I'm just wondering, are they worth the price?

Belly Bandit
I know diet and exercise, along with breastfeeding will help...
but I just wonder if it will help alleviate any of my issues.
Or is there a less expensive alternative?
Just curious...
I'm getting ready to meet you lil B!!
I want you in there as long as possible,
but I can tell I'm starting to become impatient...
I hope you're not fashionably late.

35 Week Bumpdate

How Far Along:

35 Weeks & 3 days

One month from tomorrow!
January 4th is my due date.

Baby is the size of a:

 Mmmmm coconuts!!

Makes me think of making 7 Layer Magic Bars...

Weight Gain:

Oh yeah...over 50.
I don't really need to disclose actual numbers, do I?

Clothes:
I'm down to one pair of the three maternity jeans that I actually like wearing.

I live in yoga pants, tank tops, and sports bras.
Case in point:

Oh yeah, keepin it real on the blog...
I showered, but no makeup.
No hair done.
No hottness.
You're welcome.
I didn't take any pictures this week of my 'cute outfits.'

All my t-shirts ride up and show my belly.

If I do leave the house, I'll try to wear a cardi/scarf,

but as soon as I'm home I am back in comfy clothes.
I really don't care about being that cute as much as before...

The only shoes that fit currently are Uggs -short, not tall. 
I actually wore them with

 my black ON maternity dress
Grey long drapey cardi from my mom
and a pop of pink scarf.
I got a lot of compliments...
I was going to get a massage=messy bun

  Other than those, I have a pair of sneakers,
which, I need my dear husband to tie for me.

I wear a lot of fuzzy socks around the house...

Stretch Marks:

Still no!!!

{Still crossing fingers?!}

Sleep:

I have had trouble falling asleep,

but I do sleep.

I get up 3-5 times a night.

Best moment of the week:

Pre-natal massage.

Heavenly and much enjoyed.
I'm loving that 

Baby girl squirms a lot!

Still kicks/punches with a lot of force.

My husband had Sat-Monday off

We ordered Netflix and began watching

How I met Your Mother.

We stayed in our pjs all day Saturday, had a fire going,

and just relaxed.

 We are really soaking in these last few quiet weeks just the two of us.

Cravings:

Literally had one for chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.

Good thing I had all the ingredients!

Still loving my whole milk.

Steak.

Salads.

Smoothies.

Oatmeal.

I think my heartburn isn't as bad as before; I had pizza this weekend too!

Symptoms:

I still have bad hip pain, but I really try to just take a lot of breaks.

If I'm standing for awhile,

I'll be sure to sit..

then lay on my left side.

I just listen to my body.

I've been getting very hungry this week.

VERY thirsty--I am constantly asking Joe to bring me more water.

Rings:

Still on!!

Even my feet/ankles aren't bad at all.

I am really watching my salt...

and really trying to watch my sugar--easier said than done.

Mood:
Very happy...and very in love with my husband.
Being pregnant isn't easy,
and it requires a lot of communication and support.
Joe really helped out a lot yesterday when we had family over,
and I could not be more thankful.
I watched our mini wedding videos and balled.
I cannot believe that we're about to top the happiest day of our lives....

 I'm getting really excited!

I  have thoughts of worry from time to time,

as to be expected.

I've never given birth before!!
But I remind myself that women are made to do this,

and they've been doing this for a very, very long time!
I just cannot wait to hold our little girl.

So, yes, I am getting really really ready!
Belly Button:

That sucker is slowly making its way out!
It's kinda creepy.

Joe and I really didn't think it'd become an outtie,

but now I'm not so sure. 

I'm still sticking with the turkey popper theory.

Looking Foward to:

Girls' Night at my house Wednesday

Getting our tree maybe next weekend..

we just needed a chill these last few days.
In a little over a month,
my life will change for the better,
forever.
I am so blessed.

33 Week Bumpdate

How far along:

33 weeks down,
7 to go!
My grocery store casual look:

 T-shirt: Liz Lange Target
Maternity Jeans: Motherhood
Button down: Husband's old shirt
My attempt to look cute in stripes:

Kohls top & Motherhood Maternity Jeans

Baby is the size of:

Durian Fruit

 Has anyone heard of this?!

Symptoms:

Lots of heartburn.

Left hip/pelvic pain.

Hoo ha pain.

Very emotional/moody.

 :/

I'm trying not to be a prego monster, 

but it's hard when I'm so uncomfortable.

Cravings:

French Toast, pancakes, maple syrup.

Fruit and chocolate.

Hence, dinner one night:

Sleep: 

Some good nights, some bad.

Up 3-5 times to pee

Naps are a wonderful thing.

Stretch Marks:

Nope

Mood:

I get unreasonably upset over some things;

I am going to work on this more...

I am getting anxious to meet her and excited to hold my baby girl.

Belly Button:

Still just oddly stretched out...

But I have GOT to ask;

what part of her could be poking/creating a hard/somewhat painful to the touch feeling,

directly under my belly button??
Her shoulder? 

Is it the umbilical cord?? 

So bizarre!

Wedding Rings:

Still on

Best moment of the week:

There have been a few!

Daddy put together the 'big baby items'

(Click on the names for links, if interested in more)

We put the car seat attachment onto the stroller to see what it looked like.

Graco Car Seat

Snugabunny Swing

Baby Jogger City Select Stroller

Graco Pack-and-Play {So proud of this purchase!!

 $99-we got to use 20% off, & get a $25 gift card back to Buy Buy Baby!!}

We had our maternity photo-shoot!!

{I shared a few on instagram}

If you don't follow me there, 

mrsdellefave

here they are!!

They were taken at my dad's land...

Outfit Deets:

Me:

Thanks again to my peeps for telling me to wear red!!

Red shirt: Motherhood maternity

Skinny leather belt: Target

Skinny Jeans: Motherhood maternity--Heidi Klum "love"

Faux Fur: Arden B

Brown Boots: E-bay

Chunky Gold necklace: Express

Taupe tank top: Target

Cream sweater cardi: Express
Black Ugg boots with fur

Red Scarf: Target--just bought last week!! It's sparkly!

 Baby boots: Zulily

On Joe:
Sweater: Banana Republic

Jeans: Sevens

Sneakers: Merrills

I cannot wait to see more!!

Another "Great moment" was our date night

out at my favorite restaurant Black & Blue

OOTN:
Dress: Kohls (a few years ago--non maternity, just a large!)

Brown Belt: Charlotte Russe

Boots: E-bay

Faux Fur: Arden B

Necklace: Won in a giveaway from Brighthouse Baubles

White Bracelet: Stella & Dot

MK Watch

F21 bead bracelets

Rose Gold earrings: Stella & Dot

Flower Ring: 

I shamelessly admit a few years ago I ordered it from Theresa Guidice's website haha

Miss Anything?

I am a {tad} independent and stubborn.

Ok, those of you who know me, know I'm really both of these things.

It is very hard for me to ask for help... 

My feet are beginning to swell throughout the day,

and I am so sad that I have begun to stretch out my beloved Ugg slippers.

They are a bit big in the morning now

le sigh.

I have had to ask Joe to do much more to help me and it's very difficult.

I need to just swallow my pride and get over it.

He's not a mind reader, did you know that?

So all I have to do is ask.

Simply not always so simple.

I also really miss just walking. 

It hurts so bad if I walk for a bit, that I really need to take it easy.
Walking around for our photo shoot really hurt..

I just miss walking the dogs in the fresh air!!

I know it will all be over soon, but I will be so thankful to be pain free again.

What I'm looking forward to:

Definitely looking forward to Thanksgiving dinner!

Gravy & Mashed potatoes and I will be a happy, happy prego.

We are not traveling around for Christmas this year, 

so this is it for the 'holiday' hustle and bustle.

After this I'm hunkering down til baby makes her debut!

PS

GO NINERS---

please don't make my BP go up like last week's game!!

Pinspiration for Photo Bump Sesh

Happy Halloween!

I want to say first how very fortunate we are that 

Sandy did not cause any damage to our house.

Our area got hit with some rough winds,

some power outtages and trees down.

We only have branches down, thank goodness!

I am so thankful nothing happened.

I was worried another tree limb would take out 

our freshly replaced window in the nursery.

Phew.

So,
this whole pregnancy thing is FLYING by!!

This Sunday is my baby shower

{and yayyyy I found an adorable dress!!}

2 weeks from today we'll be having our maternity photo-shoot.

I am hoping it will be a little snowy,

but either way I'm excited.

We decided that we're going to shoot at my dad's land.
It was my grandparents' and there are 100 acres.

I seriously loved going there as a little girl.
I would run around the fields,

pretending I was galloping on my own horse...

I'd walk the trails singing silly songs,
picking leaves with grams,

and we'd iron on wax paper.

I'd look for "Puff Balls" with my grandpa.

The woods are magical to me,

and I hope that Brooke experiences that with her grandparents there too!

So hopefully we'll get plenty of goregous shots,

out in nature.
Since it could be in the 70's or in the 20's...
I need lots of ideas!

Here is some pinspiration for that day!

Classic B&W

Source: Uploaded by user via Jenn on Pinterest

Lovin the bump.

Source: vickiknightsblog.com via Jenn on Pinterest

With her letter "B" of course

Source: ilariacorticelli.com via Jenn on Pinterest

Obviously if we are shooting outside, it may be a tad chilly for some of these,

but I think I'd like a few bare bump shots...

Source: ilariacorticelli.com via Jenn on Pinterest

Love the shadow idea!

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I wonder how playful hubs will get hehe

{The bottom right can definitely happen in these woods!}

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Weather permitting...

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Look at these gorgeous snow shots...

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Totally gonna rock some Uggs if I can!

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Holiday Red

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I adore the side ribbon-tie,

as well as the back to back headless shot.

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How cute for Christmas?!

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Scarves & smiles

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Again that perfect side bow...

LOVE.

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So clearly I need to make a list of props

and outfits that I'd like to wear.

We are meeting at 3,
so it should give us plenty of time before the sun goes down,

maybe we'll even catch a gorgeous sunset!

Our photographer did our engagment photos

and our wedding photos.

 It was a perfectly sunny day in May,

and we got some great beach shots!

And one of our "little family"

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That was before our little Holly! 

A bump sesh will be so fun though.

 Any other tips or ideas?