Faith in Fairy Tales: December 2013

Saturday, December 28, 2013

24 Weeks - 12/26/2013 & Dinner Date Night

Hubby Bear and I received a dinner date night with babysitting courtesy of Dad and Mom for a Christmas gift. We were able to snag a few quick pictures before we headed out to dinner and I was able to get a few bump pictures in as well. It is so difficult to get pictures together so I was super excited to pull them up on the computer today.. and.. for whatever reason the pictures from our camera turned out super blurry! I was so disappointed! I decided to put them up anyway though. Hopefully we will be able to get some better ones this week.

How far along? 24 Weeks - 12/26/2013 (Pictures 24 Weeks 1 Day)

Outfit: Ivory Shirt and Cardigan: Express, Wine Cable Knit Fleece Lined Leggings: Jane.com (They are originally from White Plum), Black Boots: Naughty Monkey - D Ring

Maternity clothes? I still mostly wear regular clothes and just make them work around the bump. I don’t have many maternity clothes but the ones I do have are definitely out now!

Stretch marks? Nope! I am hoping to get lucky again this pregnancy!
Sleep: I haven’t been getting many chances to sleep with Jocalyn having these rough nights but when I get the chance to I’m sleeping like a rock haha.

Best moment this week: Spending Christmas with family! Everyone has gotten to feel her moving now too so that is really neat. I also really enjoyed date night with hubby bear!
Miss Anything? Not this week. :)

Movement: She has been moving so much and so strongly. You can really feel her movements on the outside now. This week she shifted to one side and my belly got lop sided and you can see my belly moving when she kicks now too.
Food cravings: Oranges, yogurt, breakfast burritos, enchiladas, and of course as always Kefir
Anything making you queasy or sick: Just mostly smelling dishes or trash but I have been still feeling iffy while recovering from getting sick on the drive here.

Have you started to show yet: Yes, definitely. My bump is in full force these days!

Gender: GIRL!!! We are so happy to have another little princess on the way!
Labor Signs: A bunch of really intense Braxton Hix contractions. I had a lot with Jocalyn pretty early on. The ones I had with her were more frequent but not this strong.
Belly Button in or out? It is definitely out now.

Jocalyn: She is having trouble sleeping and we’ve been up a ton with her at night but she is having an absolute blast at Nana and Papa’s house! She almost has her top molar through on one side and the one on the other side is trying to break through.

Hubby: He is enjoying some down time!

Updates: We are having a blast hanging out with family for the holidays. The drive here was a little rough because I got really sick the morning we left. Other than that though we are loving spending time relaxing and hanging out with the fam bam!

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23 Weeks - 12/19/2013

How far along? 23 Weeks - 12/19/2013 (Pictures 23 Weeks 1 Day)

Outfit: Grey Sweater Dress: Victoria’s Secret, Black Tights: Target, Red Boots: Two Lips - Vamp
Maternity clothes? I still mostly wear regular clothes and just make them work around the bump. I don’t have many maternity clothes but the ones I do have are definitely out now!

Stretch marks? Nope! I am hoping to get lucky again this pregnancy!
Sleep: I’ve had a few nights were I can’t sleep too well but for the most part I’ve been sleeping great.

Best moment this week: Hubby and I are almost completely settled on her name and I’m getting excited to finalize it and announce it!
Miss Anything? Not this week. :)

Movement: She has been moving so much and so strongly. You can really feel her movements on the outside now.
Food cravings: Veggies and Salads, Oranges, and of course as always Kefir
Anything making you queasy or sick: Just smelling dishes or trash but other than that I am feeling so great especially compared to my pregnancy with Jocalyn.

Have you started to show yet: Yes, definitely. My bump is in full force these days!

Gender: GIRL!!! We are so happy to have another little princess on the way!
Labor Signs: Starting to get some pretty intense Braxton Hix contractions. I had quite a lot with Jocalyn starting around 20 weeks so I’m guessing it will be the same this time around.
Belly Button in or out? It is definitely out now.

Wedding rings on or off? On. I kept them on all the way through the last time and I am hoping to do the same this time around.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Just really excited and happy and staying very busy.
Looking forward to: I am really looking forward to our upcoming trip to New Mexico to visit family for Christmas. I am not looking forward to the drive so much but it will totally be worth it!

Jocalyn: She is sleeping through the night more often so that is awesome! She is also starting to break upper molars through so that has proved for a few rough times this week. Poor thing has the worst time teething!

Hubby: Has been super busy as usual at work but we are excited for some time off for Christmas and New Years!

Updates: Just staying really busy getting ready for Christmas and our trip to New Mexico. This week we had the Children’s Christmas Party for Jeff’s squadron so that was really fun! I actually took my pictures that night after we got home.

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'Tis the Season - A Week of Workouts

It is so easy to get off track with working out during the holiday season. It is so busy and a lot of times you are either traveling or have company in town. Not to mention all of the delicious tempting food! I know that I’ve been not quite as good about fitting in workouts the past few weeks. My hubby set up this simple weekly workout schedule and I thought I would share! The New Year is almost here and with it all of those resolutions so hopefully this will be helpful in jump starting some of those fitness goals. This week has five workouts and two days off. You can do these workouts at a gym or modify them to do them at home / wherever you are staying. Try and eat a high protein snack or have a protein shake within thirty minutes of finishing your workout.

Day 1 - Lower body

Air squats, 4 sets of 15 with 1min of rest between sets #

Stationary lunges, 10 each leg #

Step ups, 2 sets of 10 each leg with 1 min rest between sets #

Wall sits, 3 set at 15 sec with 45 sec between sets

Toe touches, 20 slow and controlled

Hip thrusters, 3 sets of 10 with 30 sec rest between *

*Squeeze at the top of each rep

#Stop an inch before lock out to keep tension

Day 2 - Upper body

(If you don’t have access to a gym try using equally weighted objects around the house such as cans or water bottles.)

Shoulder rotations, 50 forward 50 backwards

Modified pushups, 25 reps

Shoulder presses, 3 sets of 10 with 30sec rest between each set *

Rear deltoid flies, 4 sets of 15 with 45 sec rest between sets *

Bent over rows, 4 set 15 with 45 sec rest between sets *

*squeeze at the top off each rep

Day 3 - Cardio

(I find it is best for fat burning if you do your cardio first thing in the morning, prior to eating anything.)

10 min, stair master

10 min bike

10 min elliptical

Day 4 - Abs

20 crunches

20 heel touches

10 leg lifts

20 crunches

Day 5 - Options

Day 1 again (If motivated)

30 min walk (feeling sluggish)

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Printed Leggings w Chocolate & Cream (22w 6d)

I am loving how soft these printed leggings are! They have so many colors in them it makes it pretty easy to match them with a variety of solid tops. I believe this particular pair is from BB Styled. They might be from Jane.com but since they aren't labeled I'm not positive. I am not sure where I bought the chocolate tank and cardi from but they are several years old. The cream boots I purchased at Bohme and the brand is Not Rated which is one of my all-time favorite brands for boots! I recently posted a sale alert on the same boots in a taupe/grey color which you can find here. The two necklaces are from Charming Charlie.

I think that Mod Cloth is sold out of the boots. You can find the colors Cognac, Black, and Taupe at DSW here for a pretty good price. You can also call the Bohme store nearest you and see if they have any still in stock.

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Friday, December 27, 2013

Coral and Grey (22W 1D)

I found these leggings at Bohme and they are amazing!! They are so soft and comfortable I want to wear them all the time! I was kind of iffy about the whole new printed legging trend this season but it is starting to grow on me. I think the trick is finding patterns and colors you like and then pairing it with solid and simple tops and boots so that you don’t get as overwhelmed by the pattern. The top is from The Buckle and when I saw it this summer I fell in love with it! They ended up not having my size though. I was so disappointed! When we took a trip to Texas in July we did a little shopping and the Buckle store there had one left in my size. I was super excited to say the least! The tank top underneath is from Target and the boots are Not Rated.. I think.. I will have to double check that.

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22 Weeks - 12/12/2013

So last week plus I was super sick with some version of a vicious head cold and Jocalyn wasn’t doing so well either. I am still not feeling so great this week but compared to last week a few like a new person! I totally missed any kind of pictures for 21 weeks. I hate it when that happens! I really haven’t been as good about getting pictures this time around and I’m starting to get better about it. I guess that is what I get for being more picky about my pictures this time. I love looking back at my pictures from my pregnancy with Jocalyn and want to be able to do the same with this one. I have three sets of pictures this week and I hope to do a few each week. I’ll post the extra pictures in a separate post so this one doesn’t get too long. I like being able to go back and remember what outfits I put together especially when I’m trying to lay out clothes for the week or pack for a trip.

How far along? 22 Weeks - 12/12/2013 (22w, 22w 1d, 22w 6d)
Maternity clothes? I still mostly wear regular clothes and just make them work around the bump. I don’t have many maternity clothes but the ones I do have are definitely out now!

Stretch marks? Nope! I am hoping to get lucky again this pregnancy!
Sleep: I’ve had a few nights were I can’t sleep too well but for the most part I’ve been sleeping great.

Best moment this week: When hubby got to feel baby moving!
Miss Anything? I was a little sad when I couldn’t fit into a few shirts I love this week but I’m happy because that means our little princess is healthy and growing.

Movement: She has been moving so much and so strongly this week! You can really feel her movements on the outside now.
Food cravings: Bean and cheese burritos! Yum!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Just smelling dishes or trash but other than that I am feeling so great especially compared to my pregnancy with Jocalyn.

Have you started to show yet: Yes, definitely. My bump is in full force these days!

Gender: GIRL!!! We are so happy to have another little princess on the way!
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? It is definitely out now.

Wedding rings on or off? On. I kept them on all the way through the last time and I am hoping to do the same this time around.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Just really excited and happy and staying very busy.
Looking forward to: Working on the nursery more! I am putting everything down on paper and looking around for the items to complete everything now. I figure I will actually start doing the physical work near the end of January and beginning of February.

Jocalyn: She is sleeping through the night more often so that is awesome! Sometimes she gets annoyed that there isn’t as much space on my lap anymore especially when I’m rocking her to sleep.

Hubby: Has been super busy as usual at work but he got to feel the baby moving this week and that was awesome!

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Grey/Taupe Boot Sale Alert!

This is an awesome sale on these beautiful boots! I have them in the cream and taupe color and they are so comfortable and even more gorgeous in person. I saw this taupe/grey color in a store a while back and the associate said they sold out within a few days and it is obvious why. If you are in the market for boots or a good wish list item for Christmas these are a steal at $50! I am wearing the cream color in my 19 Weeks Pregnancy Tracker Post found here.

You can purchase them on sale at $48.99 from Mod Cloth here.

(Pictures are from the Mod Cloth link above.)

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Get Moving

It can be a little difficult to start getting healthy this time of year with all of the holiday food around and not to mention how busy this time of year can get. That doesn’t mean you can’t get starting by making a healthy change though! If you still want to start somewhere try getting active three times a week instead. You will boost your metabolism and be ready to add another positive improvement, such as eating healthier, come New Years. Here are three intro workouts to help you get moving! The cardio workout can be altered to accommodate your favorite cardio machine or even done outdoors if you don’t have access to equipment. You can do these at home or while traveling without any equipment and in very little time. I prefer working out first thing for two main reasons: 1. It is done and you don’t have to think about it for the rest of the day. And 2. I can usually find the energy in the morning but come afternoon or evening that is a whole different story. As always though, find what works best for you and go with it!

Tips:

I would recommend waiting 2-3 days between the cardio and leg workouts.

Try to eat a high protein snack within 30 minutes after your workout.

If possible do your cardio first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.