It's been an exciting week for us! I absolutely love patriotism related holidays in this area, Bellevue/Papillion/La Vista areas are always so vibrant during these holidays, I'm not sure if it's because we live so close to a military base, but it is pretty neat. Sean and I went to watch fireworks during La Vista days and on Memorial Day we had a nice barbecue in our backyard. After being a military spouse, I have a new found appreciation for those that have died for our country so we have to opportunity to be free. I did find myself wishing we were closer to home so we could lay flowers on the graves of our loved ones. Today marks the 8th anniversary of my grandpa's death. He was such an incredible man. I miss him and I wish he was here to see all of these cool milestones that are happening in the lives of his grandchildren. I am already trying to figure out ways to compile memories of him and my father in law for our baby, I want our child to know how amazing these men were. They lead lives that we are so proud of. Both men served in the military, my grandpa was in the Army and my father in law served in both the Air Force reserves and the Army reserves. Both left this world married to beautiful wives and had marriages with these women whose examples Sean and I are striving to follow. They didn't care for the things of the world, they placed family and Heavenly Father as their highest priority. We miss them and know that one day we will see them again. Happy anniversary to my grandpa & grandma tomorrow, married for 55 years with eternity to go together.
I was finally able to set up my ultra sound appointment! Before I got pregnant I thought that I didn't want to know the gender when I had my first baby, now that I'm pregnant it's crazy how my mind has been changed about so many different things. I can't wait to know what we are having! I want to give our baby a name as soon as possible so we can acknowledge this little spirit in our lives and refer to him or her by their name. Hopefully we have decided on a name by then for a girl, we have a boy's name we both love but we are struggling to find common ground with a girl's name. I originally wanted a gender neutral nursery, but the more I look at nursery items I say this would be so cute for a little girl/boy and I'm realizing that I probably should wait on those items until we know gender. I have however started buying a few gender neutral things. I bought my first onsie a while back, I think it's actually intended for a little boy but I definitely could pair it with a skirt for a little girl. I also bought a Spiderman onsie recently, regardless of gender our baby will be sporting the Spiderman gear along with a few other Superheros. I'm starting to build our our baby stash.
I'm also starting to look for maternity clothing. I'm struggling with this for a number of different reasons. I don't really go shopping, but when I do, I buy one nice outfit that I will wear and have for years. I am the type of person that if you gave $100 dollars to, I wouldn't go out and buy a whole bunch of shirts in order to have a lot of shirts, I would probably find a shirt that would last for years and years and spend the entire $100 on that one shirt, sure I will occasionally find a neat item at Forever 21 or Target but for the most part, I like investing my money in something that will last. The predicament with maternity clothing is, you are only pregnant for nine months, and only big pregnant for maybe six of those months, I also don't think I will be pregnant again any time soon after this baby. My approach to purchasing clothes has changed drastically as my pants are no longer able to be zipped up and my dresses are getting shorter. Clothes that I thought I could get away with stretching out a little just look different and are not working, it seems like I'm going to have to buy maternity clothes sooner than later. I also, for religious reasons, won't wear anything that is a tank top or doesn't go to my knee unless I'm swimming or working out of course, so this limits my choices as well. It's so hot, and we are going to an outdoor wedding this summer, I just wanted a maternity dress that I didn't have to layer, that met all of my criteria. So I joined various Facebook yard sale groups, and I am looking for cheaper clothes. I just can't bring myself to invest a lot of money in clothes I will wear for such a short time. I made a nice score on one Facebook buy/swap/sell page and purchased 3 pairs of maternity capris and a maternity shirt all from Gap for under $20, and I have also resorted to Target. So far Target has provided me with the most modest summer options that I don't hate. If I ever feel like splurging there are a few dresses I wouldn't mind having from a Pea in The Pod, but for the most part I think I'm going to stick Target and do my best to keep an open mind. I found a dress at Target that met all of my criteria that is outdoorsy wedding type dress, sleeves and all! It isn't picture below, but I'm sure I'll get some photos in it one of these days. It's crazy how much you approach the selfish aspects of your life when you are expecting a child, I would rather use the money for nice things for our baby, than nice clothes for myself. I overheard my mom say to my grandma at church (whispering of course), "Can you imagine Heatherly carrying a car seat and a diaper bag? Hahaha." Don't you worry mother, I've seen some pretty impressive baby bags I wouldn't mind having and I can't wait to rock the mommy look. Here are some dresses and websites I have found maternity clothes that I like, all ranging in prices and quality.
I'm loving this Liz Lange Maternity Dress from Target $24.99 Click here to be directed to their website.
Pink Blush has some of the funnest maxi skirts I have been able to find, several solids and really fun prints. I hear that maxi skirts are the best during pregnancy. $30 Click here to be directed to their website.
Isn't this dress gorgeous! It looks really comfortable as well! This would be a splurge, I'm sure it would be worth it. This dress is from a Pea in The Pod for $250 Click here to be directed to their website.
The quest for beautiful maternity fashion is still on! Where was your favorite place to shop?
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