Barrett Upton {Two Months}

Baby Bear,

Month two has been filled with many ups and downs, but we are finally figuring each other out and I am starting to notice your sweet personality. Your sweet smiled lights up the room and mama and daddy can't get enough of it. You are your mama and daddy's pride and joy, we love showing you off any chance we get! We are so lucky to be your parents and we love you so very much!

Love,

Mama

Month 2 highlights:

Stats: weight- 11 lbs 4 oz. (44%) height- 23.75 inches (69%) you're still pretty lanky. Size 1 diapers and can still fit into newborn clothing but are mostly wearing 0-3 month because you are soooo long! 

You are still being exclusively breastfed and are doing so well! You are still going 2-3 hours in between feedings and will sometimes stretch it to 4 hours during the night.

We celebrated your first Fourth of July at Grammy and Pawpaws. 

We started you on a daytime and bedtime routine. The over night sleep routine still needs some fine tuning but that will come with time :)

Sleeping is not your favorite thing, you tend to fight it at any chance you get.
You slept in your crib at night for the first time on July 11th (at 8 weeks old!)

You love your nighttime routine which consists of a bath, story time, and night time prayers. This is probably my favorite time of the day. We keep all the lights off (except a small lamp) after bath time and just sit and spend quality mama/baby bear time in your nursery.

You took your first beach trip to SanDestin! The beach with a six week old is a lot harder than I thought it would be, especially with this summer's hot temps!

You have learned to smile and are constantly smiling whenever someone talks to you! It is the best thing in the whole world! We love to watch your little eyes light up and your 2 huge dimples pop up!! Sweetest thing :)

We celebrated daddy on his very first Father's Day! And we also celebrated your Grammy's birthday!

You gave us a little scare on 7/6/15 with a little fever that ended up with your first overnight hospital stay. Luckily it must have just been a virus and everything cleared up the next day!
You visited Daddy at his office and slept the entire time. Daddy loved showing you off to all his coworkers.
Your facial expressions are still top notch, you definitely get that from your mama!

You love tummy time and laying on your playmat!

Nicknames- baby B, B, baby Barrett, baby bear, boo beary cakes (Mimi)

Photo dump of month 2

Smiley baby

Grammy's birthday

Father's Day

Visiting daddy at work.

"I don't know about this whole sleeping in my crib idea"

SanDestin pictures

First beach picture

Bath time

Hospital visits are no fun! We are so thankful our sweet B is healthy!!

Happy baby

And of course the #judgybaby look

Barrett Upton {One month}

Since Baby B turned 2 months this past Wednesday I figured I better post his one month update :)

My sweet Barrett,

I cannot believe you are already a month old! My how times flies (and stand still in the middle of those nights when you decide sleeping is not an option). You are the light of your daddy and my life. We are so in love with you and can't believe we are able to call you ours. You have become our little sidekick and we take you everywhere we go and you seem to love it! You experienced so many "firsts" during month one and I have tried my hardest to document each one. This first month has been the most challenging and rewarding time in my life and I wouldn't change it for the world. I am so happy God chose me to be your mama.

Love,

Mama

One month highlights:

• We didn't have a one month checkup but at your 2 week checkup you weighed in at 7 lbs 11 oz, which brought you in at 5 oz over your birthweight! I'm guessing you probably weigh around 9 lbs now! 
• You are exclusively breastfed. You eat on demand, which is usually every 3 hours or maybe a little sooner, and for anywhere between 45 mins to an hour. You definitely love to eat any chance you get for as long as I will let you! Both your daddy and I love food so you definitely come by it honestly :)
• You are wearing mostly newborn clothes and newborn diapers. Funny story about the diapers- for the first few weeks we were constantly getting peed on and had no idea why. Finally we had a friend come over and tell us that we weren't fixing the diaper right. #newparentfail #BabyBOYproblems
• You went to your first church service and were such a good boy! 
• You enjoy going on long walks around the neighborhood in your stroller while we walk your big brother Aubie.
• You rolled over from your tummy to your back while you were on your playmat but have yet to do it again.
• You love to hang out in your mamaroo but only for 30-45 mins max then you want have to be held.
• You made your first trip to Mimi and Poppi's in TN and everyone loved seeing you. The 4.5 hour car ride was great. We only had to stop once a little over half way to feed you!
• You had your first day at the pool and lake. You slept the entire time at both so I'm assuming you liked to be at the pool and lake
• Your Grammy came and visited after you were first born and helped your mama and daddy adjust to being first time parents!
• Your Mimi and cousins Keegan and Quinn Thomas came and spent some time with you. Keegan was immediately in love with her baby cousin and loved to sit around and pet you like a dog and tell us how "cuuuuuute" she thought you were. It took some time for Quinn Thomas to warm up but he eventually did. I can see y'all being best buds and getting into lots of trouble together in the near future!
• You love listening to your daddy talk, you stare very intently at him whenever he starts speaking. 
• You have the best judgybaby face. You constantly look at me like you aren't too sure I know what I'm doing, and you're right but I am learning everyday and loving that you get to teach me how to be a Mama!
• You love being snuggled in close to your Mama to take a nap and I cannot complain. It is one of my favorites times of day. I love to hold you tight and look at you peacefully sleeping!

Here is a photo dump of some of my favorite Baby B pictures from your first month!

Coming home outfit made by your talented Mimi

Nap time in the Mamaroo

Family pool day

Watching daddy run the almighty mud run!

Play time!

First time at church

Walking around the neighborhood

Listening to your big cousin (she LOVES to read to you)

Big daddy and baby bear

Lake day!

Your cousins had to join in on the month pictures

My favorite little judgybaby!

We love you baby bear!

31 weeks with baby B!

With traveling to see family I have been struggling to post these bumpdates sooo here is another one I am behind on. I will be officially 33 weeks tomorrow so my 32 week bumpdate will hopefully be posted this week as well :) sorry for the overload of baby B updates!

Also, since we traveled for the majority of my 31st week of pregnancy I slacked and didn't get a picture (bad blogger moment!).

How far along: 31 weeks!

Baby Size: The baby is the size of a pineapple according to thebump.com

Weight gain: Approximately 20 lbs.

Maternity clothes: Still mixing and matching big comfy clothes and maternity clothes

 

Stretch marks: Still keeping these at bay!

Sleep: I've had lots of trouble staying asleep this past week :/ once I wake up, whether it be 12 or 2 or 4 I am up for hours. Zach thinks it could be from some solar storm?? I attribute it to  Baby B getting me ready for his strange sleeping hours.

Gender: BOY!
 Movement: He loves to make quick sudden moves that can sometimes take my breath away.

Best moment this week: Doing some DIY projects in the nursery with my sweet sweet husband!

Looking forward to: Meeting on sweet newborn baby niece, Madelyn, on Monday. She was born on March 17, 2015!

Food cravings: No real cravings this week.

 Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing Labor Signs: None 
What I miss: Normal sleeping patterns Symptoms: Starting to get out of breath much easier during my workouts.

 

Nursery: The nursery is basically all set up, all we are needing is a curtain rod (DIY project coming soon!), paint (we officially decided on a color this past Monday) and our glider that is in the process of being reupholstered! The crib, dresser, and closet are all set up! I am absolutely in love with the way everything turned out. Zach even made some awesome industrial bookshelves that I am obsessed with!

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Mood: Anxious to meet Baby B

Workouts: I didn't get to workout quite as much as normal but I did get in a few Zumba and yoga classes and with the warmer weather I have been able to take Aubie on longer walks around the neighborhood!
Jordan 

Weeks 29 and 30

I am definitely behind on posting this but I wanted to go ahead and post it for my memories sake!

How far along: 29 weeks!

Baby Size: The baby is the size of an acorn squash according to thebump.com

Weight gain: not sure, 15-20 lbs.

Maternity clothes: Oh yes! Comfy clothes and my beloved belly band!

 

Stretch marks: None so far (thankfully!)

Sleep: Pretty good!

Gender: BOY!
 Movement: Yes, lots!

Best moment this week: Baby B was so spoiled at our first baby shower in Nashville. It was great catching up with friends!

Looking forward to: My mom, niece and nephew are coming in town on Friday and Saturday we are heading to Atlanta for a quick trip to Ikea!

Food cravings: Egg sandwiches, cereal, Panera's caramel lattes 

 Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope. Labor Signs: None 
What I miss: Being able to bend over and not feeling like I've got a basketball inside my shirt. Symptoms: Being more tired than usual 

 

Nursery: None, but that should change this weekend!

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Mood: Happy happy

Workouts: 2 Zumba classes, 2 yoga classes and walks

Zumba Guys night (30 weeks and 5 days)

How far along: 30 weeks! (3/4th of the way to meeting our cute baby!)

Baby Size: The baby is the size of a cucumber according to thebump.com. I find this to be kinda small for a comparison, or maybe I just buy small cucumbers?

Weight gain: about 20 lbs. from my lowest weight.

Maternity clothes: Comfy clothes as much as possible

 

Stretch marks: None so far (thankfully!)

Sleep: Pretty good!

Gender: BOY!
 Movement: Yes, lots!

Best moment this week: Having my mom in town for the entire week. I just love when she comes and visits, the time always flies by.

Looking forward to: Finishing up some projects in the nursery.

Food cravings: Popsicles and watermelon 

 Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing Labor Signs: None 
What I miss: My husband, he spent most of the week out of town in Austin, TX. Symptoms: Potty breaks have increased quite a bit.

 

Nursery: So so much!! We bought the dresser/changing table at ikea over the weekend and the bedding and curtains are almost finished being handmade by Barrett's sweet Mimi (my mom).

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Mood: Feeling great

Workouts: 2 Zumba classes (one being guys night with Zach which was soooooo much fun!), 2 yoga classes and walks. 

Jordan 

Five on Friday: Second Edition

Linking up with Christina, April, Natasha, and Darci for another five on Friday post.

1. I have my glucose test this morning and am super anxious about it! I have been a little worried about this test from my beginning because Gestional Diabetes is definitely something I do not want! 

                                              

not looking forward to drinking this :/

2. We are heading to Nashville for my first baby shower right after Z gets off work this afternoon! I love spending time with my family and cherish each and every moment with them even more now knowing that in less than 3 months the dynamics will drastically change. I cannot wait to see all my friends and family this Sunday and celebrate sweet baby Barrett Upton!

3. Last week I was in charge of bringing snacks to our Connect Group so I decided to make these cute little mini pizzas. Let me tell you these were a HIT. Who doesn't love a bite size pizza! They are super super easy and take NO time to make! Below is the recipe so you can try it out :)

via

4. I am dying to purchase one of these sweet swaddle blankets for baby B BUT I just can't pull the trigger on the $74 price tag when I know that could buy enough diapers for about a month. Aren't they sooo sweet though!

 Via

5. I am finishing up the Downton Abbey series and have decided that I am not going to start a new TV series instead I am going to start a book series. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good book series? I am not super picky when it comes to the type of books I read so any suggestions are welcome!

Mini Pizza Bites:

Ingredients needed:

Flour tortillas 

Pizza Sauce

Mozzarella cheese

Shredded Parmesan cheese 

Mini pepperonis

Recipe:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees and lightly spray your muffin with nonstick spray.

Cut flour tortilla using either a round cookie cutter or if you are like me you can use the bottom of a vegetable can (Note- each tortilla will make about 4 round circles).

Place the cut outs in the bottom of the muffin pan.

Scoop one spoonful of pizza sauce in the bottom of the flour tortilla.

Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Top with 4-5 mini pepperonis (or any other pizza topping you would like).

Bake in oven for 10-12 minutes or until the tortilla is golden brown.

Enjoy :)

Jordan 

Bumpdate: 28 weeks

How far along: 28 weeks!

Baby Size: The baby is the size of an eggplant according to thebump.com. Pregnant chicken compares the size of baby B to a Chihuahua :)

Weight gain: I have a doctors appointment tomorrow and am definitely dreading finding out how much I have gained throughout this 6th month!

Maternity clothes: Oh yes! I am at the point where nothing is comfy (and I am ALL about being comfy) so I am living in workout clothes and leggings. I have started stealing Z's pullovers because they are the perfect size to fit over the bump, but I was informed last night that we can't share clothes :(

 

Stretch marks: Still trying to prevent these as much as possible!

Sleep: My sleep this week has been so-so, could be more comfortable but I am still sleeping through the night without potty breaks so I won't complain!

Gender: A sweet baby BOY! Barrett Upton we are so ready to meet you!
Movement: Oh YES! I have decided baby B must be a fairly long baby because I can constantly feel him kicking my ribs one minute and head butting (or whatever body part that is) my hip bones during Zumba (which can be quite uncomfortable).   Best moment this week: Z's parents came in town and we ate at my favorite restaurant in Millbrook, The Catfish House! It never disappoints. Also, Z's mom brought a few little gifts for B and I just love love them! 

Looking forward to: So much! I don't know if looking forward to is the right word or anxiously awaiting is more appropriate but I have my glucose test tomorrow, I am definitely worried about this because of how much sweets I have consumed this pregnancy, let's just say I NEVER miss a day without eating some kind of dessert. My first baby shower is this weekend in Nashville, my cousin and aunt are throwing it and I can't wait! I love trips home to Tennessee so I am definitely excited about heading there tomorrow! 

Food cravings: Egg sandwiches, cereal, Mac and cheese, sparking white (or red) grape juice

  Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.   Labor Signs: None 
What I miss: Being able to have a glass of Moscoto, which is kinda strange because I am not one who usually even thinks about having a glass of wine.   Symptoms: Pregnancy brain, it's a real thing yall! I am already a pretty spacey/forgetful person add in being pregnant and I am lucky I remember my name :)

 

Nursery: No update on the nursery this week. Atlanta trip with my mom is planned so at least that's a little something.

Belly Button in or out? In but starting to flatten? Haha 

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Mood: Excited! Anxious!

Workouts: 3 Zumba classes, 2 yoga classes, walks with my Aubs most days but these have slacked the past couple of days due to the super cold temps.    *If y'all don't mind say a little prayer for my glucose test tomorrow :)
Jordan 

Bumpdate: 26 and 27 weeks

How far along: 26 weeks, last week of my second trimester

Baby Size: According to thebump.com Baby Barrett is the size of a head of lettuce.

Weight gain: I have a little addiction to Panera's iced caramel latte so I haven't stepped on the scale all week in fear of the number on the scale.

Maternity clothes: I still haven't bought any maternity tops but am definitely using my belly band every day I wear jeans 

Stretch marks: Not yet, still working on preventing them though!

Sleep: Having a hard time switching from a back sleeper to a side sleeper, but other than that I can't complain.

  Gender: Boy!    Movement: Baby B is most active after I eat anything sweet! 
Best moments this week: Having my niece and nephew in town. I love spending time with them, they are so cute and so funny and bring me so much joy! I also really enjoyed getting my prenatal massage this week :) an hour of relaxing is just what this pregnant lady needed!
Looking forward to: I'm heading to Daphne on Thursday to spend the weekend with Zach while he is on standby for Mardi-Gras. 

Food cravings: Sweeeeeeeeeets

  Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing that I can think of.   Labor Signs: nope
Hubby: He is getting more and more excited about Baby B and it's so sweet to talk about his excitement

Nursery: Sadly nothing to report. 

 

Belly Button in or out? In 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Workouts: Zumba, yoga, and walks! I am trying to stay as active as possible throughout this pregnancy. Not only have I heard exercising during pregnancy helps labor, it also makes me feel sooo good! I can tell I am not able to push myself as hard as I usually try to and I am trying to listen to my body (which is a little hard for the competitive side of me).

How far along: 27 weeks, officially in my third trimester according to my sprout app!

Baby Size: According to thebump.com Baby Barrett is the size of a head of rutabaga (I agree that is maybe the strangest fruit to compare a baby to!)

Weight gain: According to my at home scale I am up 16lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight. I'm pretty sure I gained about 5 lbs this past weekend from not doing my normal workouts and eating sooo much while down in Daphne.

Maternity clothes: Same as last week.

Stretch marks: None

Sleep: Sleeping great this week!

  Gender: Boy!    Movement: Lots!
Best moments this week: Spending some precious alone time with my sweet sweet husband. I am so lucky he is so understanding during this whole pregnancy.
Looking forward to: Zach's parents are coming in town on Friday and I think we are going to take them to one of our favorite seafood restaurants! 

Food cravings: Mexican food

  Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing that I can think of.   Labor Signs: none

Symptoms: HORMONES! I had pregnancy meltdown #3 over this past weekend. 

Nursery: Still nothing....

 

Belly Button in or out? In 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Workouts: I definitely slacked in this area while in Daphne from Thursday-Monday. I did get in 2 hotel workouts which consisted of the elliptical and some squats and planks. I did get in 2 Zumba classes and one yoga class when I got back in town. 

Jordan