We're having a...

If you follow me on Instagram then you've already heard the news, but we are having a precious baby GIRL! We are over the moon and just so excited to meet and love on her. My husband and I both thought it was a boy so I was in complete shock when I saw pink confetti. I started crying and couldn't stop! I am just so thankful, I can't even describe it! My husband wanted a girl from day 1 and the thought of seeing the two of them together makes my heart burst. Bring on all the bows and pink!

Pregnancy update: weeks 15-18

Before I get started with this pregnancy update, can I just say that I have been THE WORST about taking weekly pictures. Before I got pregnant I was all "I'm going to dress cute every week for a picture and not miss a single week". Now Garrett is dragging me out of bed, forcing me to take a picture. I have missed so many weeks. Will probably regret this down the road but it is what it is!

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How far along?

18 weeks

Size of baby?

A chicken breast. However, measuring a week ahead so technically bigger I guess?

Movement?

Not yet! Hopefully any day now!

Symptoms?

Have been having pretty awful headaches off and on. Thankfully none at work though. I think my body knows that I have to push through work so the headaches typically hit me at night or on the weekends. And another totally weird symptoms is sneezing. You guys, I sneeze at least 20 times a day. And I've never had allergies, sinus problems, etc. so I'm thinking it's just some weird pregnancy symptom.

Sleep?
Sleeping pretty good for the most part. Some really weird dreams and waking up frequently to use the bathroom or because of a headache but overall I can't complain! I think God is trying to get me used to waking up constantly throughout the night :)

Gender?
We find out TOMORROW! We are having a gender reveal party with our friends and family and I am bursting at the seams to know!!! Everyone was thinking girl but a lot of people are starting to think boy, and I am thinking boy as well.

Weight gain?
Up 4 lbs and I'm surprised it's not more than that. My appetite has come back with a vengeance haha! I am trying to watch what I eat and I am going to the gym pretty regularly but give me allllll the Cheetos, sweets, carbs, etc.

Cravings/aversions?
Still not crazy about chicken, but I never really have been. I hardly ate anything the whole 1st trimester and that has sure changed. I am constantly hungry and loving any and all foods, especially the unhealthy stuff.

Maternity clothes?
Still wearing my regular work clothes. My work pants are getting mighty tight and I usually ride home with them unbuttoned, true story. Thankfully I can wear scrubs to work so I will eventually purchase a few pair of maternity scrubs. I bought a few pair of designer maternity jeans to get me through the fall/winter and they are heavenly! Haven't worn them much yet but I definitely will be in them non-stop once the weather changes.

Hubby?
So excited. He can't wait to start feeling baby move! And obviously so excited to find out the gender. He wants a little girl but will be thrilled with a boy as well. A little baseball player to follow in his footsteps. I melt thinking about it!

Nursery?
I am having the hardest time deciding on a crib. We have it narrowed down to about 4 from Restoration Hardware and I am hoping to pull the trigger by the end of next week. I am justifying spending this much on nursery furniture by telling myself that we will use the same furniture for every baby. That makes it ok, right??

Best part of the week?
We had our anatomy scan on Wednesday and we have a healthy, big baby! I am so beyond thankful. I have been praying for this visit since we found out we were pregnant, as IVF babies have increased risk for heart defects. Everything they could see looked perfect and we are so thrilled. Baby is measuring a week ahead, going to be a big one! I was 9lb 5oz and my husband was 9lb 8oz so we are definitely expecting a chunk!

Looking forward to?
Our party tomorrow! Check back next week or follow me on Instagram (@mrsordavis) to see what we're having!

Beach picture session

Right after we found out we were pregnant (!!!), I knew I wanted to have pictures taken to capture this huge milestone in our lives. We have been through so much in the past year. I wanted to have pictures of just the two of us to remember our happiness and love before we add a little mini to the mix. We used Chelsea Collins Photography and I could not be happier with how they turned out. This man is my rock, my better half, my best friend. He makes the bad days better and the good days great. I can't wait to see him as a dad, I know it will be his best role yet.

Linking up with Annie!

Weekending: baby shower edition

This weekend I hosted a baby shower for my cousin who is due with a baby girl in early November. She is Garrett's first cousin and I am so thankful to have married into such a great family with cousins that are more like sisters. It was such a sweet time with lots of family, food, and showering the mommma-to-be with all things pink!

On the menu we had chicken salad cups, blueberry and banana chocolate chip muffins, fruit skewers, and three different types of quiche. We also had cake pops that Garrett and I made. For drinks we had mimosas, lemonade, and water. I sure was wishing I could sip on a mimosa! 

I made the cutest diaper cake for the center of the food table with 120 diapers she can use for baby as well as shampoos and soaps, baby spoons, lots of rattles and toys. A cute and practical baby gift that presents so well. For favors everyone got to take home a bottle of pink OPI nail polish!

 My 17 week bump!

Fof: tummy butter and more!

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You guys have heard me talk about my precious 7-year-old neighbor who lost her battle to leukemia and how her mom started Anchor Beads in her honor to raise money for childhood cancer research. Well this past weekend they had the first annual Anchor Run and all proceeds went to childhood cancer research. I walked the 5k and pushed my niece in the stroller. My whole family participated which was really fun. It was so great to get some exercise while raising money for a great cause and supporting such a special family.

How seriously adorable is my nephew?! Eat.him.up.

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We went to the doctor on Wednesday to check on little babe. I swear I will never take for granted hearing that heart beat! We have our anatomy scan in 2 weeks and I am pretty anxious about that. IVF babies have slightly higher risk of heart abnormalities so we are praying for good news and a healthy baby.

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My husband and I recently started watching Black List and we are hooked! Except for my few shows that I'm addicted to (hello RHOC and Bachelor) I don't watch tv much because I'd rather read [nerd] or sleep. But this show has sucked me in completely. We have been watching it every night for the past week and I have a feeling we will be watching a lot this weekend.

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My sweet friend Lindsey Thorne recently posted about some products she has loved during her pregnancy to prevent stretch marks so I knew I had to try them out. This girl knows her beauty products! I am sold on the tummy butter and the body scrub. The stretch mark oil is a little too greasy for me. I am using the body scrub every night or every other night in the shower then I get out and put the tummy butter all over my belly. Not only does it smell amazing but it leaves my skin feeling so soft!

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I recently got all of this baby stuff for $110!! A family friend was basically giving all her baby stuff away and I knew I had to scoop it all up. It is in perfect condition and will let us spend that money on other stuff we need. We will probably still register for some of these things because we will leave some stuff at the beach and obviously need stuff for our home as well. 

Linking up with April and Amanda

FoF: strollers and more!

Happy Friday friends! We made it! I am looking forward to a low-key weekend at home. Today I'm linking up with April and Amanda to share a random assortment of things!

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Mommies, I need your help!! There are SO many strollers I have no idea which one to get! We are leaning toward Uppababy stroller as well as their infant car seat/bucket. I have a few new mommy friends that love their Uppababy stroller and bucket. However my sister has a Baby jogger and she's obsessed. We were learning toward Britax but now I'm thinking Uppababy. Any thought?!

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Bella is 9 days post-ACL surgery. She is acting like herself for the most part and it is SO hard trying to keep her calm. She is only allowed on carpet, has to be on a leash at ALL times inside and outside, has to be lifted with a sling every time she goes down the back steps to the bathroom. No running, jumping, playing, etc. for 8 weeks. We had to get sedatives for her because she does not like sleeping and laying around all day and surprise, they don't work for her. She's still as wild as ever. We have to put her in a crate whenever we leave the house which is so sad because she is absolutely not used to that and she hates it. I keep telling myself it will be worth it once she is fully recovered and pain free but it's just breaking my doggy momma heart right now!

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I was telling my fellow pregnant friend in Dallas (hi Diana!) how much I've been loving sour candy lately. Well this package shows up on my doorstep and I think they are my new favorite candy. Fellow NC people, do we have these here?! I have never seen them but I'm obsessed!

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Last weekend hubs and I took a road trip for a day date and it was glorious! Starbucks, nursery furniture browsing, yummy lunch, farmer's market. Some good quality time!

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Last weekend my hometown ECU pirates played in state rival NC State and all my girlfriends were in town for the game. They all went to either ECU or NCSU and I'm the lone one who went to UNC (go tarheels!). I tailgated then headed home to watch the game in the air conditioning… this preggo was not feeling sitting in the blazing hot 95 degrees humidity for a 3 hour football game for two schools that I didn't attend, no ma'am. It was so much fun getting together with my bff's, our time together is never enough!