HELLO WEEKEND
Hello Friday!
First of all, sorry for the lack of posting!! Work has been busy, my night's have been filled with things and when I'm finally ready to sit down and write it's past 10pm and my body is like SLEEEEEP. But work calms down a bit later this month so here's to hoping I'll be posting a bit more!
I have so much to tell you. We're reno-ing our bathroom at the end of this month! The nursery is half done! I have big plans to do awesome posts but I can't flipping find my camera battery charger anywhere so I haven't been able to take photos :(
I went to chiro yesterday and it was the best. I'm all about that cracking..and getting the bod ready for birth. James and I started our pre-natal classes at the hospital this week and wow, we learned so much and still have three more classes! I'm 31 weeks pregnant which means baby liira arrives in 9ish weeks (AHHHHH!!) James has been in full on nesting mode and it's finally starting to hit me aka I washed the bugaboo cover last night...that counts right???
Any of you guys hitting Sephora this weekend to take advantage of the sale? I'm in need of my concealer, foundation, and moisturizer...but that's all too boring so I may purchase a new blush because it's spring :)
Speaking of spring...it's gorgeous here in Victoria! Oh and Vogue posted about my good ol city (so random, but yay!!)
Hope you all have a great weekend!
XO,
laura
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PRINTABLE APRIL CALENDAR!
Happy April 1st everybody! I didn't see any April fool's pranks anywhere and I'm pretty pumped about that because I'm very gullible and fall for everything!!
Well Spring has officially come to my city. Flowers are blooming everywhere and the sun is shining! It's gone up about 10 degrees, I swear. I hope it stays like this until summer but chances are, the rain will make it's way back at some point.
April is here! Can you believe a quarter of the year is done? INSANE! And you know what else is crazy? I'm 30 weeks pregnant...10ish weeks until I get to see my little lion....weeeeee!!!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APRIL CALENDAR
Happy Friday!
XO,
laura
SO LOVED
It's Good Friday & Easter weekend and amidst the craziness of organizing services for almost 2000 people, my heart is reminded to pause and remember the why of it all.
For God SO LOVED the world that HE GAVE His one and only son.
I am loving the simple crossequalslove campaign from Hillsong because it puts the message out so clearly and simply. He loves you.
Happy Easter weekend everyone. If you're looking for a church to attend, come to mine :) I guarantee you'll be surprised.
xoxo,
laura
PREGNANCY POST // 7 MONTH BUMP UPDATE
How far along are you?
I'm in my 28th week and in my third trimester...just a couple days from week 29! Cannot believe it's 11ish weeks until I see my sweet baby.
How big is baby?
Baby is about 15 inches long and weighs 2.5 lbs. At 29 weeks he's the size of a pineapple!
Feeling:
I'm still feeling pretty good! My energy levels aren't as high as the second trimester but I found out my iron is low so I'm going to start on some iron supplements and I'm sure I'll notice my energy levels going up.
I don't have gestational diabetes PTL! I tried doing the two hour test but ended up puking the drink up after 15 minutes lols! So my doctor let me do the 1 hour one and I passed..yaaaay!
If you follow me on instagram, you may have seen this post from last night. I had my ultrasound on Monday and am happy to report that my placenta has moved waaaay up!! Praise God! No bed rest or pelvic rest and no forced c-section! And it was sooo sweet to see my little man. They doubled check he was indeed a he and oh boy, yes he is...lols. We also got the sweetest shot of his face and found out he has a ton of hair already! The technician even told us he is going to be crazy cute when he comes out #proudmom... but seriously how cute is this photo of his face..those lips and cheeks...my goodness #heartmelting
Food love/hate:
My appetite has defs increased! I'm finishing full meals now and constantly crave sweets. Still haven't had any weird cravings though!
Exercise:
I've still been walking to work about 3x a week. It takes me about 35 minutes (instead of my usual 30!) but I always feel better! I've still been going to the gym about 2x per week, if my weeks aren't too crazy. Still trying to get my squats and lunges on!! I had a massage the other week and my goodness, that was the best decision. My hips and back hurt so much before and since then, they haven't hurt at all! Can't wait for my next one :)
Clothing:
I'm wearing a mix of tight shirts and loose shirts. Honestly, it depends on my mood and whether I'm up for people commenting on my bump. It's so funny, I don't feel that large and some people make comments like "Are you sure there aren't two in there?" and "You still have how long to go!!?" It makes me wonder if people have ever seen a pregnant person before...lol. I'm okay with it, and know they're not trying to be rude but sometimes it gets annoying so I opt for looser shirts if I'm tired and know I don't have a lot of patience that day ha!
What I'm looking forward to:
Starting our birthing classes in two weeks! We've signed up for classes at the hospital and I'm so looking forward to learning and meeting other parents to be! I'm also looking forward to spending more time with James as this month has been insane! Mind you, next month is going to be crazy as we are planning on reno-ing our bathroom and setting up the nursery (weeeeee!!!)
Thank you again for all your prayers and your encouragement!
XO!
laura
IT'S A NEW SEASON (+ FREE DOWNLOAD)
Spring is finally here! I wrote this post on instagram a little while ago but wanted to share it on here as well....
"Spring is coming, which always reminds me that the winter season can't last forever because hope is on its way 💕 "Wrong will be right, when Aslan comes in sight. At the sound of his roar, sorrows will be no more. When he bares his teeth, winter meets its death. And when he shakes his mane, it will be spring again."
There's something so incredible about a new season. God knew what he was doing when he created seasons. Our hearts can handle only so much Winter...I need that newness that Spring brings, I need those lazy days of Summer and even those hard working days of Fall...each season always brings its blessings and challenges and I am always so thankful for the next one. So may your heart be encouraged that it's a new season. Spring is here, winter is over, and God has something new in store for you.
Forget the former things;
do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the wasteland.
-Isaiah 43:18-19
So I made you a couple backgrounds to remind you that it is a new season! Just click below to download.
XO!
laura