first sewing project...

...was a success! I finished the car seat cover last night, I just need to attach the ties but we need to wait until we buy our carseat so we know where they should go so they line up with the handle...I think it turned out pretty well, considering how long it's been since I've sewed anything!

Total cost with tax was $15.75, all fabrics were 30-40% off and I also had a 20% off entire purchase coupon which helped.

0.75 yards Bone Fabric - $2.45

1.5 yards Dog Fabric - $4.31
1.5 yards Minky Fabric - $8.99

I have a little extra of the minky fabric leftover but I think I'll make a ribbon blanket from it at some point.  I used most of the other fabrics.

Link to Tutorial

 



nesting...in full effect...

So I've been nesting...and it's in full effect these days. I stumbled across this blog with some awesome patterns for baby things. My mother-in-law has already agreed to make us a few boppy covers...I'm going to attempt the car seat cover and nursing cover over the next few weeks.  I seriously can't wait to leave work so I can head to JoAnn's tonight, LOL. I'll keep you updated on the progress we make...

Check out this website for the patterns/instructions if you are looking to make some of these things too (see tutorial section): http://www.vanillajoy.com

nursery update...

So I took a chance on ordering an area rug online...we wanted a chocolate brown, approximately 5x7 rug for the nursery but didn't want to spend a lot of money since I think that money is better spent on other essentials we will need for pumpkin seed and not on a rug. It arrived on Friday and it was better than I had thought it would be. It's definitely not a soft, plushy rug like I would have liked but for now, it will work just fine, we just need something to cushion the hardwood floors a bit if we need to walk/stand with the baby. And for the low price of $24.88, I think it will serve its purpose well.

 

If you need a cheap rug, I'd definitely recommend it. It's free shipping to home and got great reviews online...

http://www.walmart.com/ip/5-x-7-Ivy-Pattern-Area-Rug-Brown/11620203 

30w0d

How far along? 30w0d or 75%. A side note...I will be EIGHT months starting next week, holy crap!
Total weight gain/loss: +16 pounds (no change).

Size: Head of cabbage or Squash.  He is about 15.7 inches long and weighs about 3 pounds.

Baby Development: His eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen. Even after birth, he will keep his eyes closed for a good part of the day. A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds him now but it will start to decrease as he gets bigger and takes up more room.

Movement: YES! Both movements and kicks happen regularly throughout the day and night now.

Food cravings: Nothing new lately.

Food aversions: None.

What I miss: Jimmy John's, alcohol, my jeans (haven't bought maternity ones since I doubt I'll wear them much this summer)

How I'm feeling: I'm getting more and more tired...otherwise I'm feeling pretty good. Also, my non-maternity gap tank tops (which are naturally super long) that I bought in June are starting to get too short...they either are showing too much on top or the paneling in my pants show a little...how did that happen so fast?!?

Milestones/Best moment this week: Finding a steal of a deal on an area rug for the nursery on walmart.com...it's arriving today, I hope it works! If we like it, I'll make sure to post pics :)