Thank you to ThredUp for sponsoring this post. Referral links are a part of this post - I may get a small commission if you make a purchase using the link. As always, all opinions are mine. Before I got pregnant, I was on the fence about maternity clothing. Did I even want to wear it, or try to get by without it? I didn't (and still don't) want to look dumpy, by any means. My thought pattern was this: if I was going to feel super large, then I still wanted to at least attempt to look pulled … [Read more...]
Week 19-22 Bumpdate
Today I wanted to share about weeks 19 through 22 of expecting our little girl! Week 19-22 Bumpdate: How far along: 19-22 weeks (I am 23 weeks along now!) Size of the baby: ear of corn (at 22 weeks) Weight gain: about 11 pounds? RELATED READING: First Trimester Recap and A (Belated) Weeks 17-18 Bumpdate Gender: GIRL!!! :) We are SO excited! She is going to be one loved little lady! We had our gender reveal party at the start of June (at 21 weeks), which was one of the best … [Read more...]
A (Belated) Week 17-18 Bumpdate
I'm a bit frustrated with myself! I totally meant to (and wanted to) have fun pregnancy updates that pop up every week or two on the blog like clockwork. But, friends, real life doesn't work that way. :) Things like morning sickness, travel, weddings, family events, housekeeping, teaching (not to mention wrapping up the school year), and teacher workshops get in the way. And they take precedence because they are in real-time and our relationships with the people in our lives are important … [Read more...]
Baby Olson is a…
Sunday was one of the most fun days of our life! Bjorn and I filled our home with 17 family members and a lot of pink and blue food and decorations! :) Then Bjorn and I popped a big balloon filled with confetti and found out if Baby Olson is a boy or a girl...!! And we are having a.... GIRL!!! We are ABSOLUTELY thrilled!!! We are so excited and can't wait to meet this sweet little soul!! She is already so very loved, and we are so grateful for this precious gift from God! … [Read more...]
12 Tips For Relieving Morning Sickness (What Worked For Me)
Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning I make a small commission if you make a purchase via that link. However, all opinions are my own and I only share products with you that I truly like, of course! If you've read my first trimester recap post, then you know that morning sickness has played a significant role in my pregnancy. I know it's not a particularly enjoyable topic, because no one likes talking about getting sick, but I'm actually excited about today's post! It's … [Read more...]
First Trimester Recap
I still almost can't believe I'm typing this! Even the blog post title was a little too much fun to type - it's unbelievable to think that the first trimester is actually over! If you missed our pregnancy announcement, well, SURPRISE! ;) You can catch up on the announcement post from earlier this week HERE. Let me say again how happy I am to finally be sharing our pregnancy and our journey with you all! This is a big part of our life, of course, so it has been difficult to keep quiet on the … [Read more...]
Why I Read Parenting Books When We Don’t Have Kids Yet (+ a peek at my book list)
*Affiliate Links - Amazon links included here are affiliate links. This means that a click may result in a small commission of the sale, which helps me keep this site up and running at no additional cost to you. Thanks! I've enjoyed learning about and studying things for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I would get up early on Saturday mornings and peruse craft books, looking for a fun new project to try. My favorite nonfiction book was (and still is) Children Just Like Me … [Read more...]
Rodan + Fields // JennaRae’s Story
I've got a special treat for you on the blog today, friends! My friend JennaRae is sharing her story of motherhood, skin care, and an exciting business opportunity! I've known JennaRae ever since we moved onto the same dorm floor on the first day of college! She lives in Florida with her husband Josh, who is a Navy pilot, her sweet puppy Chewy, and her precious daughter Claire. JennaRae and I first bonded over hilarious Saturday Night Live videos and working together for Facilities Management in … [Read more...]