Gender Reveal featuring Pink Blush Maternity

 

 What a more appropriate day to celebrate the little life growing inside me...  We're having a BOY!!

I had an amazing day today celebrating Mother's Day with my family.  Yesterday I was surprised with a massage, brunch this morning, a walk to the park, naps taken by all, and a fun photo shoot at Gilbert's Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch taken by the hubby.

This dress wasn't only the perfect pick for our mini photo shoot, I wore it last night to a beautiful friend's wedding, and I'm sure it will be worn again and again before Baby Boy Rials makes his appearance. 

I'll be honest, I'm not big on boutique clothing.  On my petite frame they usually run big and are ill fitting.  So I was hesitant to look through their maternity clothing selection.  But once I spotted this dress I knew it would be perfect!

As soon as it arrived I threw it on and was SHOCKED by how soft it was and the fit was PERFECT!  The lace isn't itchy at all and I honestly could sleep in this dress the material is that comfortable.  I love the peak-a-boo sweetheart neckline, and the length was perfect too. Even at 27 weeks pregnant and a seriously growing belly, I felt truly beautiful in this dress.

I love that Pink Blush has a clothing line that is stylish and functional from a pregnancy standpoint, but also post-baby, and even non-maternity!  Not to mention ... very on trend and REASONABLY PRICED!  For this budget friendly mama that was a HUGE plus!

Thank you to Pink Blush Maternity for the opportunity to feature this beautiful dress, and with more weddings, celebrations, and babymoon's in our future, you better believe I'll be adding to more of their line to my wardrobe.  

25 weeks Baby Rials 2.0

Maternity outfit: Top - Liz Lang Maternity from Target, Shorts- Gap Maternity

Today I turned 26 weeks, so I'll be discussing our 25th week with this babe! 

Baby: Size of cauliflower, weighing in at 1.5 pounds and 13.5 inches!  Baby is enjoying a new sense of equilibrium - and now knows which way is up and which is down.  Baby is plumping up and growing hair (no heartburn, so it'll be interesting to see if this is really true)

Mama: This has been a tough month for us, hence the minimal updates here on the blog.  I was sick, then Charlotte got a stomach bug ON HER BIRTHDAY, poor girl.  We had to cancel her party which we were thankfully able to rescheduled to this weekend.  

I've been having stomach pains.  Not like my skin stretching, but my muscles... really uncomfortable.  In fact they were so bad Friday night I called the nursing off-hours line as I was tearing up and doubled over in pain. 

Turns out, I'm actually having contractions!  They think it's from dehydration, and although I'm drinking the same amount of water I usually do, since it's already starting to get warmer here in AZ and I've increased my activity, I should also be increasing my water intake to 120 oz per day!  

Needless to say the bathroom and I are best friends.  Since I started drinking more water and taking it a bit easier, the painful contractions have gone away.  The did advise if I had 4-6 that painful in one hour to head to the hospital as it might be pre-term labor. 

A little comparison of me pregnant with Charlotte on the left and new babe on the right

Friday we headed out on a family date night to the Diamondback baseball game.  Charlotte did REALLY well and loved seeing the team's mascot and dancing to the songs in between innings. 

The best way to watch any sporting event in my opinion!

Physical Health: Non-existent this week, although I worked out 5 out of 7 days last week. With my belly pain I'm taking a bit of a break to listen to my body.  I plan on incorporating some gentle prenatal yoga this week.

Maternity outfit: Top - borrowed Motherhood Maternity, Shorts - Gap Materntiy

My normal day to day look - leggings and a tank.  Tank - Liz Lang Maternity from Target

Charlotte and I also took a trip to the Phoenix Zoo.  She had some birthday money left and we decided to feed the giraffe's, she LOVED it!

Mental/Emotional Health: Yet again, this week has forced me to SLOOOOOWWWWW down, listen to my body, and thank my lucky stars for an amazing husband. He has been absolutely amazing helping out, especially with dinners and prepping and planning for Charlotte's party.

I had a real scare Friday night with the pain I was in.  I've talked to quite a few other moms and contractions are in fact normal if you're dehydrated, which makes me feel a bit better.  I'm nearly 3 years older than I was when I was pregnant with Charlotte, and although I'm in better shape, eating better, and exercising, each pregnancy is different and I need to keep that in mind.

I've also started to get a bit anxious again about delivery but trying to keep in mind that I really need to focus on the NOW and be patient with the process.  Accept that whatever is going to happen will happen when it comes to delivery.