I'm back! With a couple MAJOR life updates!

 Hello! 

I can't believe it's been over a year since I last wrote an entry in my blog and there is SO much to update you all on! 

I think like the rest of the world, I hit the survival mode button and was just trying to live life to the fullest while trying to keep out heads afloat with raising a toddler during a global pandemic. I've always thought about coming back to my creative, writing space; however, between career shifts, trying to stay present and in the moment while taking care of my little guy, this blog just kind of got thrown on the back burner(Something I'm actually hoping to change now that I've got a tiny bit for breathing room for creativity....for now). 

So without further ado, let's go with MAJOR LIFE UPDATE #1....drumroll please.....

We moved and bought a house in our dream community! 

Hubs and I decided to seize the opportunity when houses were going like hot cakes and happened to find the perfect house in the community we've been dying to get into since Lou-bird was really little. We've honestly have not done a whole lot to the house other than painted one bedroom, hung some stuff up on the walls and got a new couch/dining room table; however, I'm sure as this blog progresses I will update you on all of the cute, homemaking things as we slowly start to make this new space our own. 

Now for MAJOR LIFE UPDATE #2(And this one is a BIG) one. 

We're officially becoming a family of four in July! 

I'm currently sitting at 31 weeks pregnant with another baby boy and Big brother is absolutely over the moon because he REALLY didn't want a baby sister. So it looks like I'm officially in boy mom status! 

Around 14 weeks we went to This Little Piggy Ultrasound in a nearby town and did a gender reveal scan. I absolutely HATE surprises, so I could never wait until birth for the gender. I absolutely love the idea of it; however, I'm too much of a planner and would want to know so I can plan for cute outfits, room decor, etc. Though to be completely honest, I've been leaning more towards gender neutral decor for the nursery and clothing items aside from the hand-me-downs that I was able to share from big brother. 

All and all this pregnancy has been very different compared to when I was pregnant with Lou-bird. I was sicker during the first trimester and unfortunately I failed both the 1 hour and 3 hour Glucose test, so I officially got my Gestational diabetes diagnosis around 28 weeks. It's been a challenge and some days are easier than others; however, I keep trying to stay positive(which is hard when all you want is ice cream and cookies!) by telling myself that there's only 'x' amount of weeks left and the reward will be having a healthy, happy baby boy and once he's out I can have ALL the cookies and carbs my little heart desires! 

A couple of weeks ago we ended up having my baby sprinkle at my house. My mother-in-law & sister-in-law did such a good job hosting and coordinating everything and it turned out so cute! 

We went simple on the decorations, putting in little pops of greenery, gold and of course toadstools for a cute, whimsical boho-woodland vibe. I honestly loved all the decorations and put them up into storage to repurpose for his first birthday party if we decide to go with that them. 

We invited family, close friends and a couple of my work colleagues with my new position where I'm currently working. Everybody had a great time and I was so honored and happy with the turn out to help celebrate baby boy. I know it can be a little bit of a hot topic on having multiple showers; however, I firmly believe that every baby should be celebrated and with him being born during a different season and almost 5 years apart, I was lacking with some things that needed to be updated. 

Can we take a moment to marvel at the food table? 

During college I worked at a Delicatessen and learned a few tricks of the trade to create food platters. We had ham & provolone/ turkey & cheddar croissants, a fresh mozzarella salad(my go to recipe for BBQ's or potlucks), a fruit tray, veggie platter & these cute little bundt cakes from Nothing Bundt Cake. 

Although I have GDM(Gestational Diabetes) I did allow myself to enjoy one of the little cakes, which of course my Glucose spiked afterwards and had to discuss with my OBGYN about. 

My sister-in-law, Jaylia, also made a cute little balloon garland for above the TV. She's the master at making balloon arches and garlands and does it for all of her kid's celebrations. So OF COURSE I had to recruit her to make me one for my sprinkle.

I was so over joyed with all the support from my tribe and am ready to go into my nesting stage for baby boy. Though if I'm being completely honest, I'm starting to panic a little as I'm running out of time! He'll be here before we know it and with my GDM diagnosis, there may be a possibility that he'll arrive sooner, rather than later! 

I know I was a little rambly, but I hope to have more concise, clear thoughts as I start to dedicate more time towards my blog. I've really missed writing and hope to get on a better schedule to hammer out posts; however I'll allow myself a little grace as I transition from a mom of one to two in the next upcoming months. 

xoxo-

Midwest Mommie.