Daddy Baby Onesie

There weren't many things that Shenli got SUPER excited about for this baby. But who can blame him? It's going to be hard work, sleepless nights, exhaustion, crying and diapers, plus expenses expenses expenses! But one time very early on this year, he saw a onesie online and thought it was hilarious. So when Father's Day came around, I knew exactly what he'd want!

I originally planned to just buy it somewhere, because craftiness wasn't exactly happening around these parts for many months.... but then I could only find a few not-so-cute ones on Etsy, and they were way more than I planned to spend. So, DIY it was! I haven't used iron-on paper maybe ever, but it was so much easier than I feared. I just printed the words I wanted (I did black so they would stand out as much as possible), cut them out (which took several days of careful scissor action, but luckily I had plenty of time), and then ironed them on! Super easy, and I still have 2.5 sheets of that (expensive) iron-on paper to use for future crafts.

My biggest worry was what size onesie to get. Obviously it makes the most sense to get a newborn onesie, because after that stage, Shenli wouldn't need a onesie with 'instructions' on it, and it might seem weird to have the baby wearing it. But on the other hand, how long do babies even wear newborn onesies!? Maybe not at all, so I was worried. I got this 0-3 month size one at Walmart, and it was only $1 so I guess even if he does wear it just a week or two, it wasn't even too bad!

Turquoise Necklace

Sadly, I've never been a huge fan of turquoise jewelry - like the actual turquoise stone. I'm not quite sure what it is about it, but I do think it's absolutely gorgeous on other people! Just not me. However, I love the color turquoise and I really love this necklace.

I held off on making jewelry for so long because I didn't want to buy all of the supplies. Now that I finally took the plunge and bought supplies, I feel like I need to use up all the beads, chain, even the tiny crimps before buying any more! So even though I didn't really have a plan for this necklace, or what it matches with in my closet, I just had to use up these pretty turquoise beads! My necklace is based off the Florida inspired crystal necklace from My Girlish Whims.

I am having more fun making jewelry now than in my first necklace. Cutting wire or chain isn't as hard as it was the first time, and neither is making the little loops on the end of the straight pins to hold and attach the beads. I have a long way to go, but I am sure enjoying this new hobby!

Pregnancy Update: 31 and 33 weeks

Things are really starting to get going around here! I wish I could say that at 33 weeks, I am fully ready for the baby to get here, but we still haven't even purchased anything yet. He really just needs a carseat, right? Maybe a few diapers. But hopefully within the next few weeks, I can really get on this and start purchasing the baby necessities.

Here are some fun facts about weeks 31-33:
-If I thought the baby moved before, he is REALLY moving now. One of his favorite new tricks is getting in a position that pushes against my ribs, and then staying there.
-Baby weighs about 4.5 lbs., and is right on track!
-I can no longer see my toes when I look down, and putting on socks and shoes has become a real hassle.
-If I thought I doubled my food intake during the first trimester, then I have at least doubled it again since then! Ice cream each night, 3 meals plus 5 snacks each day, and *gasp* I may even have my first pregnancy craving. It's not so much a craving, but I need something sweet each day it seems like! I have resorted to eating chocolate chips straight from the bag to fulfill this craving. Maybe that's not so weird to my family since I did it regularly growing up, but it's been many years since I have done it this much!

31 weeks

Not sure why my dress is lime green here...it's really more mint!

33 weeks

Baby Update: Weeks 24 and 29

Hello again! No promised craft this post :( but at least I'm posting another pregnancy update. I've gotten back in the swing of things lately, with making dinner almost daily, so maybe crafting or desserts and pictures will come soon.

Week 24 was pretty great. That's when the bump really started showing! Here are some other fun notes:
-I could really feel the baby by this week.
-I think the baby's favorite food is peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Every time I ate one for about a whole month, the baby would move around like crazy!
-He also developed a fun trick, which I call "play dead", but that sounds terrible. Basically, he would move around like crazy, and then as soon as I or anyone else went to feel him kick, he'd stop! Maybe he is a little shy.
-I felt great at 24 weeks, I was wearing only maternity clothes, and I could eat anything I wanted!

Week 29: I didn't go to the doctor again until week 29, so I skipped a 28-week update. Here are some things at 29 weeks:

-Baby weighs about 3lbs. I can't believe that is all right there in my tummy

-I have been feeling some heartburn, back pain, and soreness from a giant growing tummy. Nothing too bad though!

-We still haven't purchased anything on our own for the baby yet. Soon to come will be a pack 'n play, diapers galore, and a carseat! I also plan to make a few things, so hopefully I can get started on that craftiness soon.