Mid-Month Confessions - welcome baby

So my shower was Sunday and it was amazing. And I plan to share all the fun details as soon as I get a minute. 

However. 

On Sunday night, about an hour after going to sleep....my water broke....

4 weeks early. 

Again, I'll share details later as i am typing this from my cell in the hospital. 

But I will tell you this....

Our baby boy Austin was born at 4:06am on March 14th. He was 7lbs 2oz and 19" long. He's super healthy despite being early and we are both doing great! 

We couldn't be happier. 

Life Lately

These last few weeks of being pregnant are flying. I almost wish I could slow it down but it the same sense I can't wait to meet our baby boy! So here's a look at life lately...

Amen to this pic... I love me some pickles 

This is what I'll be wearing to my shower. That's this weekend which I thought was kinda close to my due date, but we're good! I'll post pics of it on me next week!

I wore this Pink Blush dress again this past weekend to a baby shower. It's just so comfy and I love it. Different group of people so it was all good. Lol 

The favors were so cute at the shower. The theme was elephants so there was peanuts around and brittle for the favors. 

My brother came over to help my hubby put the crib together and he showed me all these pictures of my dad that he had. I had never seen this and it just makes me laugh. He had the best smile. This was in California when he went to help a friend get his car running. 

Part of our nursery. After the shower I'll get everything finalized and share more pictures. But for now I'm loving going in there and sitting in the chair thinking about his arrival. 

Basically how I feel most days...

I absolutely love this...how true. 

And can we talk about meatball parm pizza. Oh. My. Gosh. It was amazing. Absolutely amazing. 

We bought these little elephant dresser knobs for the sliding closet doors in the nursery and I put one on yesterday and just love it!

I went to Hobby Lobby yesterday with my girlfriend and got a few things. This frame is one of them and exactly what I was picturing for the A in the nursery. That will be on the wall this weekend too!

And for fun, I was looking through my albums on Facebook and just love this picture of us on our honeymoon in Aruba. This was a perfect day. 

I sent this picture to my hubby and said it would be a perfect first Mother's Day present. I don't think he agrees. Haha #mamacandream

This was one of the first "belly" pictures I took. It was in a Kohls dressing room. I remember sending it to my best friend in Texas saying it was a maternity shirt or was going to buy and I was excited that I had a little belly....

Fast forward to 2 nights ago... Yowza!

Being pregnant has been amazing. Despite my complications and high risk, all is well and me and baby are doing great. I'll talk more about that after his safe delivery. I'm looking forward to this weekend and can't wait to share with y'all ! 

~Tiffany~

Friday Favorites: Baby Things....Opinions Welcome!

Linking up with the girls to share some favorites about baby...

 

I thought I'd share the things I've gotten so far that I just love.

And some things that I want...

 

ONE

 

I've mentioned before about my glider & ottoman from Babies 'R Us that I adore..

 

We got such a great deal on this - AND I just absolutely LOVE it.

Anyone have any opinions on chairs like there vs. the traditional rockers?

 

TWO

 

This diaper bag!

 

 

Pottery Barn Kids of course...

It's just so cute and I love the navy and the personalization!

I added it to my registry AND told my hubby that this would be a great gift from him

**hint hint**

I've read several reviews and people seem to love this bag.

I had originally wanted a Barrington diaper bag, but I actually like this one more.

Shocking. Seriously. I love ALL things Barrington...

But then again, I love all things PBK too!

Anyone have one of these?

 

 

THREE

 

Hobby Lobby for all things decorating!

I got the cutest sign for above the changing table from there.

Since my "pop" of color in the gray and white nursery is navy, this goes well!

 

 

I also picked up the letter of his first name, painted it navy and will frame it....

Something I saw on Pinterest a while back and loved.

Also, it's something that Joanna Gaines does on Fixer Upper in every house...

Look for it next time you watch!

 

 

You will see my finished product when I do the nursery reveal!

 

 

 

FOUR

 

All.Things.Elephant.

 

Oh my gosh the cuteness.

It doesn't help that HomeGoods, Marshalls and TJMaxx all have all these adorable gray and white elephant nursery accessories.

 

 

 

I may or may not have bought some of them....and gotten yelled at by my mom to stop buying myself stuff before my shower!

Oh well....

 

I just can't resist!

#GIMMEALLTHEELEPHANTS

 

FIVE

 

Baby Wraps!!

Now, I've never used one before, but I sure want to!

I registered for one that a friends wife told me about...

 

The Moby Wrap

 

 

These are available at Babies 'R Us - and since I'm registered there, I added it to my registry.

 

Having been a reader of Heather's blog - Notes from The Nelsens - for a long time now, I saw her reviews of the wrap she uses and that is...

 

The Solly Wrap

 

If I don't get the one I registered for I will most likely go for this one....

Either way, I definitely want a wrap.

 

SIX

 

I got this comfy outfit for the hospital and of course when I'm home.

 

I'm going to be in the hospital for about 3 days since I have to schedule a C-Section (more on that at another time) so I want something cute to wear when I have visitors. The tank is for nursing and the robe is super comfy and perfect to cover up with.

 

What products/items do you have or have you used that you think I just NEED and can't live with out?? I'm curious to see what everyone's favorites are!

 

~

 

So that is all for now...

I'm hoping to get the nursery situated and finalized over the weekend.

I have a baby shower on Saturday and a Baptism on Sunday.... but I plan for us to be productive at home regardless....

AND as if this weren't enough - we are re-listing our house on April 1st.

So we have a few other home things to get done!!

 

Have a great weekend friends!

 

~Tiffany~