Diaper Bag Gender Reveal.... It's a BOY?

So, you might be thinking "I thought she was having a girl".... well we went to the students at the hospital at 16 weeks and they were 75% sure it was a girl, then Fetal Studios at the mall at 17 weeks said they were 98% it was girl. Well, we were considering not going to the doctor's ultrasound at 20 weeks since we already knew but found out they check all of the organs to make sure everything is ok so we went (at 21 weeks actually).

 Chris didn't work that day so we went over there excited to see "her" little face and organs. The first question the doctor asked was "are you finding out the gender today?" I said yes and sat down in my chair saying they better say the same thing as our last ultrasound did and we laughed.  I was still getting all comfortable and within seconds of her placing the ultrasound monitor on my belly she said, "ahhh, looks like a boy"....

"WHAT" I said whipping my head toward the screen (I was looking away getting all situated).  "I take it that's not what the other ultrasound said?" said our poor nurse who looked again and took many pictures and said "yep it's a boy!"  Wow, I had her check a few more times for us to be certain and for the shock to sink in, but yep it's true, we are definitely expecting a little BOY!!! We are so excited and feel bad we have been calling him by a girl name, decorating his room in pearls and pink, and buying and making him girl clothes.... many apologies! Here are his diaper bag diaper bag gender reveal pics :)

My husband created this to tell the change to our family. hahah, it's called "Things Change"

Well, we still have our 'boy' scratch offs we'll send to our family.

 And lastly, here is our announcement from the Bahamas, cancel the girl one I posted and sorry I probably look like a beached whale.

Best Dance and Gymnastic Outfits from Lexi-Luu

What is Lexi-Luu? Lexi-Luu Designs sells girl's dance outfits for dance or gymnastic performances or practices.  They have so many cute and modern designs with awesome styles, colors, and options to choose from.  I love how you can choose your own tops and bottoms and mix and match, or you can buy one of their cute sets.  Here are a handful of cute products from Lexi-Luu.

Tops:

The tops from Lexi-Luu have so much personality.  This Flirt Top Solid has 11 colors to choose from for your little girls dance or gymnastic routines.  Nylon spandex makes this top easy to move and dance in, and I love the ruffles on top.

They also have tops with fun prints and designs like this cute red, white, and blue top.  This shorter top is a "crop top" which Lexi-Luu has basic solids and also fun ruffley designs and prints.  

Bottoms:

Lexi-Luu offers both skirts and shorts to their girls.  I love how cute and playful the colors and fabrics are at this store.

Sets:

Lexi-Luu has so many cute two-piece sets you can buy for your little girl.  Like their other products I've mentioned, their sets are made with the finest spandex with a lot of stretch.

I love this Flirt Skirt Zebra Set which can also can be purchased in neon green or pink.  Ruffle booty shorts are attached.

Here is the Mega Dot Flirt Skirt Set which also comes in black and white polka dots.  Ruffle booty shorts are attached as well so she can dance and tumble away.

Some other adorable sets from Lexi-Luu.

Check out more of Lexi-Luu's products on their website and on their Facebook.

Pregnancy good and bad foods

Figuring out what foods you should and should not eat during pregnancy? It crosses my mind so many times and it's great to have a reminder list right there on the fridge to help you until it's memorized.  So here is my list that's going on the fridge.

Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy:

Alcohol
Raw fish and seafood
Undercook or raw meat or poultry
Soft cheeses
Raw eggs

Pregnancy Super Foods:

Avocados
Broccoli
Carrots
DHA Eggs
Edamame
Lentils
Mangoes
Nuts
Oatmeal
Red Pepper
Spinach
Yogurt

(info from whattoexpect.com)

20 Weeks Pregnancy Chalkboard

So the frame is pink this time since we are having a girl! I can't believe how big the baby has gotten these last few weeks, size of a banana (6.5 inches long). 

I have slept terribly of late (details below) and have enjoyed getting the nursery all ready!

Inches: 11 inches larger around belly

How I've used my time: making baby skirts, designing the nursery, wedding stuff for my sister who is married now.

Cravings: Mango Lemonade, strawberries, chocolate (oh no)

Other facts: Sleeping terribly starting this last week.  Now that I shouldn't sleep on my back, I have slept just on my sides which have ached so bad.  I have tried sleeping so many ways and wake up easily over 15 times a night now.  Since I found sleeping with a pillow not only underneath my knees, but under my ankles will help my hips stay in their sockets.  

It's a...

We are having a little girl! It's been so fun announcing this big news and why not use a few ways.

First of all we went to a student station in the hospital to find out the gender.  All I know is that this baby is going to be way active, the ultrasound had her moving SO much, we were told this was the most active baby they had seen.  We came out of that appointment with 75% sure it was a girl.

We went to Fetal Photos to find out for sure.  I liked how they had a huge room with a big screen for family and friends to join and a doctor who was able to check and take lots of pictures.  100% sure it was a girl! We were so excited especially since family was coming into town for my sister's wedding. 

On our cruise we took It's a Girl and It's a Boy pictures in the sand in St. Maarten.  

 To tell our family we took some fun pictures, it was so dang cold and windy... balloons probably weren't the best idea, but we tied them down with a rock so when we opened the box we could take pictures over and over with the balloons.  Eh, we ended up just popping them out of the box though.

For Aunts and Uncles coming into town, they were able to use the scratch cards I made to tell it was a GIRL.  (Sorry bad picture) 

Chic Pink and Aqua Blue Girl Nursery

 Found this amazing chic nursery from The Weaver's blog which was done beautifully.   This baby girl nursery has pinks, aqua blues, and whites and I love the walls with the wainscoting and tree decal above the crib.  

In chic nurseries, sometimes there is an overkill of floral pattern, but this nursery has only hints of chic floral fabric and has other cute designs found on the wall, pillows, and other decor which are really nicely done.  

I love how a boring tv hutch can be transformed into a beautiful baby dresser.  So dang cute!

I love tree decals in nursery and dressing up a girl nursery with 3d flowers is a cute accent to further bring attention to the crib and tree artwork.

Along with the amazing tree decal, the initials on the other side of this baby girl nursery matches so well.  

Topsy Turvy Diaper Cake Giveaway

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Come enter to win 1 Diaper Cake pattern and 4 washcloth or bib tutorials.

Washcloth Tutorials:

• cupcake
• palm trees
• dinosaur
• elephant
• octopus
• butterfly
• flowers
• lollipops
• ducks
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• and more

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