tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23481865358013787862024-02-18T19:40:31.258-08:00Belle in the Burbs...Just a sassy southern girl, her beau, and all things domestic!Martinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01086620050641892579noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348186535801378786.post-29579314997968837922014-11-04T12:19:00.001-08:002014-11-04T12:22:11.771-08:00Designer Bag GIVEAWAY!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am back with a great giveaway for you! I am giving away TWO awesome designer diaper bags from <a href="http://www.lily-jade.com/" target="_blank">Lily Jade</a>. Watch the video below for more info on how to enter!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Check out Elizabeth in the color Camel. Isn't she lovely!??</span><br />
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And here's a look at "Anna" in the color black! She's definitely a sleek and classic option for moms!</div>
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Martinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01086620050641892579noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348186535801378786.post-2241861181616640292014-10-11T18:33:00.001-07:002014-10-11T18:35:00.195-07:00I'm Backkkkk...Pregnancy Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Well, it certainly has been a longgggg time since I have done one of these updates! I have missed working on the blog, but it has been a struggle documenting this pregnancy since the loss of one of my twins. I was not in the right place emotionally to do any updates or documenting. I kept pushing it off week after week because I didn't really know where to start. First, I want to thank everyone for their support through this difficult time. The kind words have been very comforting (especially on rough days).<br />
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Many of you have left comments on my Youtube channel asking for an update, and I will have a video out soon. I will not lie, it has been very hard. I've gone though feelings of guilt, anger, and just plain sadness. It's so weird because I have soooo much happiness and love when it comes to my son. I am always talking to him (probably a little too much) and singing to him. I have a very strong bond with him already! I often feel guilty because I wonder if my other baby is looking down sad because I cannot bond with him/her since he or she has passed away. And then I feel bad for my son because his best friend and "womb mate" is no longer here. I often think about how close they would have been, and what life would have been like watching them grow up together.<br />
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And I just feel sad at times because I miss having both of my babies period. I love them both, and wish I could have them both. It's hard when people make ignorant comments too. I've had a few ill mannered people ask me if I am having twins because of how large my bump is, and every time it triggers my feelings about the loss. And then I've actually had people say strange things like losing the the baby was a blessing because babies are expensive and etc. As if I should be happy one of them didn't make it! I don't care if it would cost me millions of dollars, I would never wish to lose a baby. That is just sick!<br />
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I wish people knew how to properly address women who are dealing with loss. I might actually make a post at some point on things you should never say to someone who has lost a baby. It's a big deal. I became a mother the moment those babies were conceived and the bond is insane.In my experience, I don't think it something one can ever GET OVER. At least I don't think I ever will. I do however, feel like I will be able to GET THROUGH it though.<br />
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I am a little nervous right now because as I get closer to birth I feel like it will be a very happy time...but there will also be sadness because the other baby won't be born. It's such a strange feeling. I guess I feel like we will be celebrating my son, and also coming to terms with the fact that the other baby didn't make it. I'm hoping I can just solely focus on my son, but I feel like the sadness will still creep in at times during the birthing process. My doula has suggested that I write a letter to the baby who passed away. Perhaps that will help. I also plan to talk to a professional after the birth of my son, and maybe join a loss support group. I have avoided talking to many people about my emotions because I am trying to stay as calm as possible for the rest of this pregnancy.<br />
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Other than dealing with the loss, my pregnancy has been great. I am looking forward to being a mom, and I feel extremely blessed. I actually love being pregnant! I think growing a baby is such a beautiful thing. I feel prettier than ever and overall happy. I do not complain about being ready to pop, the pain, and etc. I am not trying to rush him into the world just so I can "have my body back" and etc. I want to my son to stay put as long as he needs to. If that means carrying to 42 weeks, so be it lol. I just want the best for him, and I just feel blessed to even have him!<br />
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At any rate, I am back to documenting my journey! I plan to have a few more posts for you guys later in the week. Stay tuned!<br />
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Martinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01086620050641892579noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348186535801378786.post-4936991681725622012014-10-11T17:54:00.001-07:002014-10-11T17:54:41.551-07:00The Crib is Here!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I am so excited that the baby's nursery is starting to come together! We were once using the space as storage, so it was a cluttered mess. Last weekend, the hubster and I (well he did 90 percent of the work lol) finally moved everything out of the nursery. As a result, the rest of our house is now a cluttered mess..but that's neither here nor there!<br />
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Hubby then began prepping and painting. He removed the old ceiling fan/lighting fixture combo, and began priming the ceilings. This week, he moved on to painting the ceiling and priming the trim and closet. A lot has to be done in the room! In case you guys don't remember, the previous home owners had a great love for blue, and decided to paint most of the ceilings in our house a light shade of blue. So you can imagine all of the fun we've had getting rid of the blue ceilings one room at a time.<br />
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Anywho, hubby is making great progress, and should have the bulk of the painting done this week! Oh, and we got another great surprise Friday when the baby's crib was delivered...yay! We ordered the yellow Jenny Lind style crib by Davinci in the color "Sunshine."<br />
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We have not put it together yet, but here's a pic of what it looks like:<br />
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Martinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01086620050641892579noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348186535801378786.post-35453658914653839682014-05-26T09:56:00.000-07:002014-05-26T09:56:03.841-07:00Pregnancy Week 15 Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Martinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01086620050641892579noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348186535801378786.post-17730504630078390182014-05-26T09:48:00.001-07:002014-05-26T09:48:37.782-07:00Pregnancy Week 10 through 14 Recap<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Today's Date: 5</b>/26/14 </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">(written at 15</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> weeks and 4 days pregnant)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;"><b>Movement: </b>I started feeling flutters around 9 weeks, but wasn't sure it it was the baby or not. As the weeks went on, I kept feeling the same flutters. I know for sure I felt the baby move within the last week because I felt some flutters on the left side of my tummy. I then immediately put the doppler in that spot, and sure enough...the baby's heartbeat was right there! So I can officially say I know I felt our baby move!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="line-height: 19px;">Sleep: </b><span style="line-height: 19px;">Okay, I guess. It is nowhere near what it was like before pregnancy.....</span></span></div>
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Martinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01086620050641892579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348186535801378786.post-36973318558030056642014-04-22T14:48:00.000-07:002014-04-22T14:48:04.997-07:00Our Baby Went to Heaven- Week 10 Pregnancy Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Well, this update is quite depressing.And warning - it is very long. We went in for our appointment at 10 week and 1 day, only to find out that Baby B passed away. It was the hardest thing I have ever gone through. I am always nervous when I go to ultrasounds, but this was our 4th one and all of the other ones went great. The babies always had strong heart beats and measured well in size. I felt confident going in this time that both babies would be fine. After seeing strong heartbeats and hearing them, the chance of miscarriage drops to like 5% for most people. I even had an ultrasound one week prior and both babies were doing well! I felt like everything was going to go well.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">When I went in for the ultrasound, I told the tech that I wanted to do it trans-vaginally so I could see the babies better. She said we could try doing it abdominal first, and then switch to trans-vaginal if I wanted a better look. I said a quick prayer before the ultrasound while holding hubby's hand. The tech found Baby A briefly, and even let us hear the strong heartbeat. I believe it was 152. The picture was so grainy since it was done over the tummy. I could see the baby move some, but it was hard to see exactly what was going on. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">She then went on to start looking for Baby B. She didn't really look very long at all. Maybe just 5 or 6 seconds total. I don't even know how she had enough time to see anything. She then told me I could go empty my bladder, and we could switch to trans-vaginal after that so she could get a better look. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Once I came back from the restroom, we started the trans-vaginal ultrasound. I didn't think anything of her having a hard time finding Baby B because that baby was the furthest away, and many techs have a harder time finding it. Baby A is the closest to the cervix, and therefore easy to spot. She found Baby B, and then said words I will never forget, " It looks like Baby B doesn't have a heart beat." I just kinda sat there shocked thinking she was going to find it. I kept looking at my husband, and then back at her to see if she made a mistake. She just kept saying the baby didn't have a heart beat, and then began to apologize. I immediately lost it and broke down. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">I will never forget seeing my precious baby laying there lifeless on the screen. It was as if he/she was just floating in space or something. </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">I kept looking at the screen hoping to see the flicker of a heartbeat...but nothing happened.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;"> She kept trying to get me to look at Baby A and how healthy it was. Apparently he/she was moving up a storm. I yelled, "No!" at her and covered my eyes while sobbing uncontrollably. As she was getting ready to print off the pictures, I asked if I could also have one of Baby B. She gave me three pics of Baby A, and one of Baby B.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;"> I was then told to get dressed (while I was breaking down), and go sit in the waiting area.</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">They then called me over to weigh in and etc. The lady was so rude to me. I was crying and she knew I was upset. She was not even sympathetic at all, and had a very rude tone. She then sat me down and tried to force me to do blood work. I told her I wanted to wait because I wanted to ask the doctor if I could do the Materniti21 test in addition to my normal bloodwork. She then hassled me about not being old enough to take the test (you have to be 35 for insurance to cover it). I told her I would pay out of pocket. She then rudely ushered me off to my room to wait to be seen by the doctor.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">The doctor was nice about the whole situation, and very comforting. He says the baby measured at 9 weeks 4 days. He said it was likely a chromosomal issue, and there's nothing I could have done. Still, I worried if I was to blame. Prior to getting preggo, my reproductive endocrinologist said I had great egg quality...so I was not expecting this. I was so shaken up that the whole thing felt like an outer body experience. It felt like a dream. Kind of like the moment they told me there were two sacs in there - I was in a daze. The doctor told me I could just come back for my blood work and the Materniti21 test later.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">I went home and criedddddddddd for hours every day. I would even wake up in the middle of the night already sobbing. I keep pictures of my babies ultrasounds on my night stand so I can always look at them. I spent days just staring at my poor baby laying there lifeless. I was thinking about what could have been- what should have been. My husband tried getting me out of the house for small things to help me clear my mind. However, I was verryyy sensitive. We went to get food, and the song inside the store made me burst into tears right there in public at the register. I had to run out to the car. It was Easter weekend, and we didn't even go to church or see family. And it seems like I keep seeing baby twins everywhere now!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Finally, I told myself that I have to be stronger for Baby A so he/she can remain healthy. I felt so guilty for not watching their little movements during the ultrasound. Once I told myself I absolutely HAD to be strong for the health of Baby A, things got a little better. I still cry daily, but it has gotten better each day.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">I went to a different doctor today (at 10 weeks 6 days preggo) to get a 2nd opinion on Baby B. The doctor confirmed that Baby B was in fact dead, and had already started to dissolve. He/she measured at 9 weeks even today. Whereas last week he/she measured at 9 weeks and 4 days. They say the baby will be absorbed by my body, and does not put the healthy baby at risk.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">I was able to get closure today at that ultrasound. I focused on Baby A, and how well he/she was doing. Baby A was a little gymnast today! It was flipping around and moving its little arms so much that the doctor had a hard time getting a good shot! I am so blessed to have been pregnant with both babies, and so happy that Baby A is still thriving. I guess I feel comfort knowing that Baby B will be re-absorbed into my body and in some ways will always be a part of me. It's not going to be easy, but I have to move forward for the health of my other baby, and myself.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">I am still taking it day-by-day. Please continue to pray for my babies, my husband, and myself. Also, my weekly preggo stats and ultrasound pics are below! These pics were taken last week when we found out baby B was no longer with us. On the bright side, I can tell they both have hubby's stick-out ears. Too cute! I think baby A has my chubby cheeks.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Today's Date: </b>4/22/14</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>How far along-</b> 10</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> weeks and 6 days pregnant</span></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;"><b>Favorite moment this week-</b> It was a pretty depressing week. I guess resigning from my job Wednesday was the best thing (I gave 2 weeks notice prior)?? Also, finding out Baby A was still alive and thriving was a big blessing.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;"><b>Movement: </b>I have felt something, but it could just be gas!</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Weight Gain:</b> 1.8 pounds up from pre-preg weight</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;"><b>Stretch Marks:</b> Just the ones I had pre-pregnancy lol! But I just started applying my prevention creams and oil last night!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="line-height: 19px;">Sleep: </b><span style="line-height: 19px;">It was rough after finding out that Baby B died. It's getting a little better each day...but I'm not getting the best sleep</span><b style="line-height: 19px;">. </b><span style="line-height: 19px;">The preggo pillow (Snoogle) does help though. </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Looking forward to: </b>Feeling better with not so much nausea. Also, a real baby bump! I'm also looking forward to delivering Baby A I never knew pregnancy was so stressful. I just want my baby to get here safely!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;"><b>Other Notes: </b>My linea nigra has gotten even darker, and now seems to be spreading to above my belly button as well. My skin still looks like crap. I also still have sore boobs, and itchiness from wearing a bra.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Today's Date: </b>4/21/14 </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">(written at 10</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> weeks and 5 days pregnant)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>How far along-</b> 9 week recap (written at 10</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> weeks and 5 days pregnant)</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Looking forward to: </b>Feeling better with not so much nausea. Also, a real baby bump!</span></span></div>
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Martinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01086620050641892579noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348186535801378786.post-75988734794087602552014-04-21T07:08:00.002-07:002014-04-21T07:54:56.943-07:00Pregnancy Week 8 Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>We went public with our pregnancy this week. See the announcement video here:</b></span></div>
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Martinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01086620050641892579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348186535801378786.post-72610189849680014672014-04-21T07:06:00.000-07:002014-04-21T07:06:23.388-07:007 Weeks Pregnant!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Today's Date: </b>3/30/14</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>How far along- </b>7 weeks and 4 days</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; line-height: 19px;"><b>Miss Anything:</b> I miss my old taste buds. Many of my all time favs (black walnut ice cream, can't look at sushi, and etc) don't taste or look the same. I am having a hard time drinking water too!</span></span></div>
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Martinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01086620050641892579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348186535801378786.post-77072199527490871072014-04-21T07:05:00.003-07:002014-04-21T07:05:57.577-07:00Pregnancy Week 6<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We found out on 3/2/13 that we were pregnant! I did not initially document the first few weeks of my pregnancy journey, so I figured I would go back and just type it up now lol. As of today (4/6/14) I am 8w4d preggo...but everything below describes week 6 of my journey. Enjoy!</span><br />
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Martinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01086620050641892579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348186535801378786.post-46740942493076246882014-04-21T07:05:00.002-07:002014-04-21T07:05:20.808-07:00Pregnancy Weeks 3-5 Recap<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We found out on 3/2/13 that we were pregnant! I did not initially document the first few weeks of my pregnancy journey, so I figured I would go back and just type it up now lol. As of today (4/5/14) I am 8w3d preggo...but everything below describes weeks 3 through 5 of my journey. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Today's Date: </b>4/5/14 (Written when I was 8 weeks and 3 days pregnant!)</span></div>
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Martinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01086620050641892579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348186535801378786.post-92037876349708013502014-01-09T13:47:00.000-08:002014-01-09T13:49:09.316-08:00Coffee Table...Check!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I'm back, and happy to share my newest love with you guys! While checking Facebook today, I noticed my local <a href="https://www.facebook.com/memphisrestore" target="_blank">Habitat For Humanity ReStore</a> posted their weekly specials photo album. Praise sweet baby Jesus! While I was browsing through the pics, I noticed a cute little retro table that I just knew I had to have. Isn't she lovelyyyy!?<br />
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It's small, unique, and fits right in with my mid-century modern decor in our formal living/dining room. And guess what??? This bad boy was only $25. Yep, just $25. I drove out to the store in the horrible rainy weather just to snatch her up. I think I might paint her white or aqua in the future...stay tuned! Now...we need to get a rug, and paint the tables in the room. Oh, and the side tables in the pics are not the ones we are going to use. We bought some other ones that need to be painted, so these are just place holders until I can get to our actual tables. I'll leave you with more pics of my new find!</div>
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Martinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01086620050641892579noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348186535801378786.post-10354028393511572772013-11-20T11:49:00.000-08:002013-11-20T11:49:56.841-08:00Does Poopourri REALLY work???<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A few weeks ago I bought some Poopourri after reading tons of reviews online and watching them on Youtube. I knew it was worth giving it a try, so I took the plunge and purchased some on QVC.com. I must say...I love it! It will forever have a special place in our bathrooms! Check out the video below for my complete review.<br />
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A few months ago, the hubby and I stumbled across this wooden country chic/farmhouse style coffee table at our local Habitat for the Humanity ReStore! I knew it would be perfect for our den because we have a farmhouse meets beach cottage thing going on in there. And it was exactly the style that I had in mind, and cost us somewhere around $50! Score! So here's a quick look at the before and after!<br />
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I covered the top of the table with paper to protect it from the paint.</div>
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I then removed the drawers from the table, and set them aside. I also removed the knobs too! I didn't want to paint them because I thought the wood knobs would look fabulous on the aqua drawer fronts.</div>
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I then wiped down the drawer fronts and the table with a liquid sander/deglosser.</div>
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Once that dried, I lightly sanded the table and drawers with a fine grit sand paper (around 120 to 220).</div>
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After lightly sanding, I wiped off all dust with a damp cloth and let the surface dry...</div>
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I then moved on to the prime time lol! I primed the surface with Killz Spray paint primer (two coats).</div>
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Once the 2nd coat of primer was dry...I lightly sanded the table and drawers again, and then wiped off the dust with wet rag.</div>
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Once everything was all dry...I moved on to painting! I used two layers of Krylon's Blue Ocean Breeze in a gloss finish. I lightly sanded with a fine grit sand paper (around 120 to 220) and removed dust from everything before applying the 2nd coat of paint.</div>
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I then distressed the edges and etc. by gently sanding with a 60 grit piece of sandpaper.</div>
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I then wiped off all of the dust, and began the glazing process. For my mixture I used Behr Premium Plus Style Faux Glaze from Home Depot. It is translucent, so you have to add the paint of your choice in order for the glaze to have a color.</div>
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I bought some Behr Premium Plus paint samples in flat sheen to add to my glaze. I wanted my glaze to be brown, with a touch of black, so I used Behr's Espresso Beans and added in a tiny bit of Behr's pure black paint too. I did this because I have another aqua table in the room, and it has a black glaze on it. I wanted the two tables to be able to blend. My glaze mixture ratio was about 1 part paint and 3 parts glaze. I would advise working with small (table spoon size) portions if you aren't doing a huge project.</div>
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After glazing the table, I let it dry and put it back together. I must say...she looks amazing!</div>
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Oh, and here's the cute little side table that I also found at the ReStore a few months ago. I painted this beauty a while ago, but did not post a tutorial. It was under $50 as well...<br />
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Martinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01086620050641892579noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348186535801378786.post-30627696290169765562013-10-19T08:57:00.002-07:002013-10-27T16:28:05.284-07:00What to do with the wedding dress after the wedding<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We spend months(sometimes years) planning for our big day, and then BOOM it's over in what feels like five minutes. After the big day has come and gone you might find yourself pondering over what to do with your wedding dress.We tied the knot back in 2009, and at the time "trash the dress" photo sessions were all the rage.<br />
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I on the other hand planned to lose weight and then do a sort of bridal shoot a year or so after the wedding. Nothing dirty enough to ruin my dress...but something kind of edgy. Well...that never happened. So now I am looking into other ways to put my wedding dresses to good use. And yes..I actually had two full blown wedding gowns. I'm a Libra...what more can I say?<br />
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I've recently seen a few cute ideas online. While on Pinterest, I came across a cute little picture of a newborn baby girl sort of propped in her mom's wedding gown. It was sooo adorable! We don't have kids yet, but that may be one way to get some use out of one of my dresses one day. After all, it's not like she would actually want to wear once she's old enough to get married. It's really rare that daughters actually want to wear their mother's gown on their own big day.<br />
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I also ran across another idea while watching the Bethenny Show this week. A mom and her two daughters had a photo session together while wearing their wedding gowns. I thought it was a sweet and unique way to show off their special dresses. I don't think my mom would be up for it...but perhaps I could convince my sisters to come along for the ride-ha!<br />
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Martinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01086620050641892579noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348186535801378786.post-12706500021985369062013-10-12T16:58:00.000-07:002013-10-19T09:54:55.806-07:00Putting it all on display<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Before becoming a homeowner, I had no experience with the art of thrift shopping. And while I'm no master...I would say I'm getting close to getting my thrifting black belt. One of my favorite places to shop is the local Habitat for Humanity ReStore. I've found all of our great vintage/retro tables and our dresser there. Most of our items were purchased for around $15 to $50 too!<br />
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Since I'm a fan of their Facebook page, I wait for them to release their weekly photo album with the newest items in stock. And this week I noticed a sexy little mid-century modern display shelf for only $50! I knew I had to have it for our formal living/dining room. So we headed on down to our favorite spot in town(aka...the ReStore) and paid for the shelf. Hubby and I both have cars that are too small to fit it...so he borrowed a truck from someone and went back for it this morning. It has been in our home for just an hour or so, and I love it! Initially, I thought abut maybe painting it white. But now that it is here in the space I actually prefer it as is. I love the way the chocolate bounces off our navy walls!<br />
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Behold...our newest baby in all of her mid-century modern glory!<br />
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Now....we just need to figure out what to put above it. I'm thinking maybe a photo wall like this....<br />
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As you guys know, we've been in our (very first) house for several months now, and the kitchen has yet to be completed. It's so funny how these things take wayyyyy longer than you initially expect lol. Ah, new home owner delusions...lol. At any rate, I've been looking at other kitchens online for inspiration, and had to share my love for all things retro. Our kitchen design is retro farmhouse/cottage. As of right now we have minty green walls and small pops of yellow (wall clock, and homemade drapes) throughout the galley style room.<br />
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However, I've been toying with the idea of painting our kitchen door. I initially thought yellow would be the way to go if we choose to paint the door a fun color. But these days I am toying with the idea of going pastel pink! Yep, PINK. It's kind of ironic because I think the door was likely pink back when the house was built. We've discovered old pink paint underneath the once off-white(we have since painted them crisp white) trim and doors in the living room - even the window was once painted pink. <span style="text-align: left;">I think adding pops of pink and other pastels would look amazing with our crisp white cabinets and future subway tile. The pink door would really pop with the mint green walls behind. I think a yellow door would look nice too. But I worry that having a yellow door with green walls would remind me of mellow yellow or Sprite all day. That's not the look I am going for.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> Take a look at our kitchen below and let me know what you think! Should we go pink...or go yellow? </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I mentioned having a pink door to hubby, and he was not too keen on the idea. He would prefer yellow - if we must paint it anything other than white. However, he didn't say there was no way he would allow the pink door...so there might be some wiggle room there, ha! I happen to believe the kitchen is sort of my area. I do most of the cleaning, and would love doing so in a happy bright/colorful environment. Hubby and I both cook, and I don't want to scare him away from the kitchen lol. Decisions....decisions! Off to get back to work on my kitchen. Oh, and be sure to take a look at some of my favorite retro kitchens below - enjoy!</span></div>
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So...here's a look at our massive to-do list. I haven't even added anything for the back of the house yet. Right now, we are focusing on getting the front of the house ready before moving on to the back. We will update this list as things get scratched off. Stay tuned!<br />
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<li><strike>Paint family room</strike></li>
<li><strike>New TV stand</strike></li>
<li><strike>Paint trim </strike></li>
<li><strike>paint laundry doors</strike></li>
<li><strike>painted patio doors</strike></li>
<li><strike>Paint outside of office door</strike></li>
<li><strike>Buy Furniture</strike></li>
<li><strike>Paint accent Table</strike></li>
<li><strike>Get bamboo blinds</strike></li>
<li><strike>Get white curtains</strike></li>
<li>Get accent pillows</li>
<li>Buy rug</li>
<li>nick nacks for walls</li>
<li>Paint coffee table</li>
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<li><strike>Prime and paint trim, doors, frames, & etc.</strike></li>
<li>Prime closet (Thursday)</li>
<li>Paint closet (Thursday)</li>
<li>paint walls (Friday)</li>
<li>paint accent wall chevron?</li>
<li>paint vents to match walls and or trim (Wednesday)</li>
<li>replace all lighting and outlet plates (Thursday)</li>
<li>clean floor (Saturday)</li>
<li>move furniture back in room (Saturday)</li>
<li>Hang mirrors</li>
<li>Paint end tables</li>
<li>Buy accent table</li>
<li>Buy coffee table</li>
<li>Make dining table</li>
<li>Buy dining chairs</li>
<li>nick nacks</li>
<li>rug</li>
<li>lighting??</li>
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<li><strike>paint cabinets</strike></li>
<li><strike>Paint doors</strike></li>
<li><strike>install new hardware</strike></li>
<li><strike>paint ceiling</strike></li>
<li><strike>paint trim</strike></li>
<li><strike>Paint lighting fixture</strike></li>
<li><strike>paint windows</strike></li>
<li>Beadboard the soffit</li>
<li>Kitchen sink skirt?</li>
<li>Paint plantation shutters</li>
<li>Install subway tiles</li>
<li>Install cabinet "feet"</li>
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<li>Paint celing</li>
<li>Paint window</li>
<li>Paint inside of door</li>
<li>Paint door knob</li>
<li>clean shelves</li>
<li>paint walls</li>
<li>Paint (and hopefully replace molding)</li>
<li>get curtains</li>
<li>get desk</li>
<li>New dooor</li>
<li>New floor (wood) ??</li>
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The hubby and I spent the extended 4th of July holiday doing what we do best...working on our house. We started working on our formal living/dining room Saturday - and we are still working lol. The beau started by painting our ceilings. I don't know what the previous owners were thinking, but all of the ceilings in this house were paint sky blue.<br />
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And all of the trim, molding, doors, and etc. were painted a dusty/dirty/beige color. It's truly horrid! Everything just looks so old and dingy. And while the house is old...I can tell it was recently painted this color. While painting, we discovered that the original trim was actually painted pink. That's actually understanding considering when the house was built. However, I just don't understand why someone would choose to cover that with layers of "dirty beige" lol.<br />
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Before getting started we had to also fill in a few holes in the trim with wood putty. The previous owners left unfilled nail holes after the trim was installed. So to make things look a little more professional, we filled them! Sadly, the kitchen, den, and etc. have been this way. At least they caulked the trim in this room though. The kitchen and den weren't even caulked, sigh.</div>
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Anywho, after filling holes and what not, we got to work. Hubby primed and then painted the ceiling with Sherwin Williams' ceiling paint. That paint was a bust and the ceiling now looks patchy. We will likely have to go over it a 3rd time before it looks nice.</div>
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As for everything else (doors, trim, molding, door frames) I put on two coats of Zinsser 1-2-3 Primer Plus, and then followed it up with two coats of Ben Moore's Advance paint in Super White. I can't speak highly enough of Ben Moore's paint! It the best! I will do another post of Ben Moore vs. Sherwin Williams later.</div>
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<b>So here's a look at what we have so far....</b><br />
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Take a look at that nasty looking vent. That's the same color they used to paint the trim. You can really tell a difference with our fresh crisp white trim next to it. We are going to clean the vent and paint it Super White to match our trim! Can't wait! This room is starting to come together! I expect for this project to take a few more days since the to-do list is pretty long...</div>
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<li><strike>paint ceiling</strike></li>
<li><strike>Prime and paint trim, doors, frames, & etc.</strike></li>
<li>Prime closet (Thursday)</li>
<li>Paint closet (Thursday)</li>
<li>paint walls (Friday)</li>
<li>paint vents to match walls and or trim (Wednesday)</li>
<li>replace all lighting and outlet plates (Thursday)</li>
<li>clean floor (Saturday)</li>
<li>move furniture back in room (Saturday)</li>
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Martinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01086620050641892579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348186535801378786.post-47262500135273495742013-04-06T09:37:00.001-07:002013-04-16T14:21:34.738-07:00House Theme/Design Concept<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Kitchen:</span></u></b><br />
We are going with a "cottagy" retro kitchen feel. We have a 50s era house...so I think bringing back some of the retro elements would work nicely in our house. Our kitchen is galley shaped, and probably what most would consider medium sized (maybe small if you have a massive kitchen lol). Houses built in the 50s did not have huge kitchens lol. We might rip out a wall one day in order to get a more open concept look...but for now we are working with what we have. But back to the kitchen deign...<br />
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We plan to have a very clean and crisp look in this space. The cabinetry will be white, and will feature polished chrome handles and glass knobs. We want the perfect combo of country and chic!<br />
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We have a formal living room/dining room combo. It has been challenging trying to determine how to decorate the space and tie it in with the adjoining den(family room). The layout is a bit challenging...but we are willing to figure out things with a little trial and error As for the room theme/decor...we are going bold! The walls will be a dark navy blue(almost black). We have a bright yellow loveseat, and two grey armchairs. My husband is going to make a rich/dark wood farmhouse style dining table! The previous owners left behind a ton of nice wood in our workshop. Yay for free items! Expect pops of color (either white,aqua, or yellow) on painted retro wood side tables and wall decor.<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Den/Family Room:</span></u></b><br />
We went with a very light/cottage/beach house feeling for this room. The walls have been painted in Benjamin Moore's Revere Pewter. It is a relaxing shade of greige which stands for gray beige! I love it! The seating in this room will be all white and cozy/comfy! Most of the room will be accented with white furniture with a pop of yellow, aqua, and navy on accent pillows. Overall, the theme of the room is light, crisp, clean, cozy, and cottagy.<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Master Bedroom:</span></u></b><br />
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We want a relaxing and romantic environment Our bedding is all white hotel style bedding. We will throw in pops of color with our pillows on the bed. We are still trying to determine what color we will paint the walls...but I am thinking Ben Moore's Revere Pewter might win again! It's just so relaxing. Oh, also...we have a awkward window behind the bed and will have to come up with a way to completely hide it. We are thinking wall-to-wall silk lavish drapes behind the bed. Something like this...<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Master Bathroom:</span></u></b><br />
Well, it is pretty much the definition of a 50s bathroom - tile and all. The bathroom isn't run down, but the color combo is not anything I would have requested. It's brown and banana yellow. Since we can't get rid of the tiles at this point, we are going to work with what we have. We are going to add pops of gray! Apparently gray, yellow, and brown are making a come back. Who knew??<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Additional Bedrooms:</span></u></b><br />
We haven't decided how to decorate our other bedrooms just yet. They will likely be last on the to-do list since they aren't occupied. We don't want to have a guest bedroom...and we won't have kids for a few years. So the extra rooms are currently staging areas and storage for our empty boxes. Hubby is using one for his office. We'll probably spruce that room up a little with paint and what not. Men don't care for all of the fancy shenanigans. :)<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Additional Bathroom:</span></u></b><br />
We will maybe just add a new drape over the window. This room is perfect already!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>My Office:</u></b></span><br />
I honestly haven't been able to really think of a design for my office just yet. I know it will be chic and feminine. I do a lot of work from home, so the space have to be fun and inspiring! I know I want a mini chandelier though, ha!</div>
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