Five on Friday

Alright it's time for a baby break and onto birthday talk...because as of yesterday the big 3-1 is a mere 30 days away. Which also coincides with the first day of Spring! So in case David wants to stumble upon my blog here are five things I wouldn't mind opening on March 20th

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Annabel Ingall large tote in Storm

I really don't want a traditional baby bag and I think a tote will be more my style. Plus it looks like a can cram a lot of crap into this bag. For organizational purposes I would get one of these.

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A day on the Skunk Train

It rides through 40 miles in Mendocino and we always talk about it but have never done it. I also just discovered that Finn can go with us as dog's are permitted with a small fee!

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Kendra Scott Abalone Tassel Pendant Necklace

Love this necklace and the colors! David goes abalone diving (abalone is so delicious!) so I think he would really appreciate this piece of jewelry. Hmm I may need to gift it to myself!

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A day at Safari West

I have tried to go here again and again for my birthday but it's usually raining. Since an African Safari is #1 on my bucket list this is the closest I can get for now! It's only two hours away from my house so much more plausible!

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I am just dying to know if mini is a he or she? What's your guess?!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Linking up with Liz and all the other lovelies!

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Nursery Inspiration

dresser // lamp // dog print // chair // lion // rug // crib // love print

So without adding fun little boy or little girl accents (although that lamp is girly!) this is what I am sort of envisioning for the nursery. I am a girl who likes the color white - which I know is probably ridiculous since children are anything but clean.

I definitely want to  purchase a dresser as opposed to changing table. I would like something that will grow with mini. I am LOVING this Room & Board dresser but we will most likely be purchasing something and painting it ourselves. I swear the items that David has redone and painted for me look straight out of a Pottery Barn catalog so I have no qualms about this.

I would also love a really large piece of art and I have always adored Iris Scott's work. See that dog above? She painted that with her FINGERS! Incredible talent, you can watch a video of her work below:

                     

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Those First (OMG) Moments

You guys I am going to apologize in advance that this week is going to be all about baby. So feel free to wander elsewhere in the blogosphere if baby just is not your thing right now.

This is the story of how we found out..

After a brunch out with my friends from book club (where I consumed three mimosas and had sunny side up eggs) I decided to come home and pee on a pregnancy test. I don't know if it was the news my other friend, Amy, was expecting or if it was the fact that my boobs were straight up hurting. Whatever the case I took the test while David was at the grocery store.

Honestly I think I took it out of boredom.

And then this happened.

I blankly stared down at that perpendicular line that was the difference between pregnant and not pregnant. Anxiously awaiting the sound of the garage door opening so I could tell David.

There was no time or thought for a cute announcement. This info had to leave my mouth right away.

As he walked into the kitchen I followed him in with my test and hand in my pocket.

"Babe, so, umm, it's crazy but, um"

I was stammering, tripping over my tongue, heart racing.

"What Laura? Spit it out" David already getting flustered. 

"We're going to have a baby!"

I thrust the stick into his face as proof.

We both started laughing and smiling. Such a surreal moment. Weird memory is that I was wearing a puffer vest and I can distinctly remember the noise it made as David rubbed his hand up and down my back.

I had to take Finn on a walk by myself - to pace, to get out of the house. Honestly - to freak out a little bit. And that whole entire walk I kept smiling and laughing to myself. 

"We're having a baby"

When I was about one minute away from home David called me to ask where his pregnant wife was. I think he could hear my smile through the phone.

Funny thing with our pregnancy is that we actually had no idea we were pregnant until the day before New Years Eve and even at that time I thought I was only four weeks. Turns out that very same week I had some bleeding and the doctor told me to come in the following Monday.

Imagine my shock when here I was thinking I was 6 weeks and she announces that I am actually 9 weeks (meaning we had been pregnant prior to Thanksgiving!). And sure enough there was a big white blob on the screen that represented the life I was growing.

Life has not been quite the same since.

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14 Weeks

How Far Along: 14 weeks, 2 days (I was too lazy to put on makeup!)

Mini is the size of : an orange

Gender: No idea but we find out a week from today!

Symptoms: I have been experiencing some occasional faintness & dizziness. It comes on all of a sudden and actually is pretty scary when it happens. It usually goes away pretty quickly.

Loving: My Mustela Stretch Mark Cream - who knows if it's working but it makes me feel better using it nightly!

Loathing: that Vanderpump Rules ended.

Wedding Rings: On

Belly Button: In

Maternity Clothes: Yes and no. Yes to pants simply because it is more comfortable. A lot of my tops still work with the expanding tummy.

Sleep: good

Movement: not yet!

Currently Craving: raspberries and blueberries

Best Part of the Week: Well it was really last week but David gave me a gorgeous David Yurman mother of pearl necklace for Valentines. Since I am going to be a mama. Seriously...so sweet.

Worst Part of the Week: Total TMI but gas!

Mood: happy

Missing Most: sunny side up eggs..still.

Can't Wait: to go get pre-approved for housing sometime this weekend...time to get the ball rolling. Mama wants to nest!

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13 Weeks

How Far Along: 13 weeks - hello 2nd trimester!

Mini is the size of : a lemon

Gender: No clue but I am thinking blue (I have 5 nephews and 0 nieces!)

Symptoms:Up to this point my pregnancy has felt fake. No morning sickness (thank goodness) and no food aversions. Can't complain one bit!

Loving: my Cal King - growing belly demanded more room!

Loathing: the constant mess my house is in.

Wedding Rings: On

Belly Button: In

Maternity Clothes: Started rocking a belly band last week and don't think I am looking back. Also purchased the Liz Lang Maternity tanks to wear under cardigans. I don't think I will ever go back to wearing another tank from Target. I love the length!

Sleep: Can't complain (see Loving)

Movement: not yet

Currently Craving: Frozen Yogurt with rainbow sprinkles

Best Part of the Week: Finally getting to announce this secret!

Worst Part of the Week: So far so good!

Mood: happy

Missing Most: sunny side up eggs (I have a feeling this answer won't change for quite some time!)

Can't Wait: for our ultrasound this afternoon! This is my first topical one and also the first time we will get to hear Mini's heartbeat!

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Shhh... We haven't told him yet

If you follow me on Instagram (laurapark3r) you saw the big news we were finally able to share on Saturday! We are so excited for this next stage in our lives and I'm looking forward to documenting each week!

Finn has no idea what's coming his way!

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