{diaper in style}

How adorable is this diaper bag and this diaper changing pad?  I purchased both on Etsy and I CANNOT wait to receive them!  The diaper bag is handmade in France.  love!  

{Waterproof diaper bag w. 2 exterior pockets & 10 interior pockets.  Handmade in France by Ikabags.}

{Diaper pad folds up conveniently into a "clutch".  Above fabric (Woodland Trails Bears in Blue)
was my choice of fabric.  Handmade in Georgia by modmomME.}

  

{pregnancy update}

1. I'm officially in my 3rd trimester.  Baby Boy is growing a ton and my bump is definitely noticeable!
2. I started the "kick count card".  I think Baby Boy is playing tricks on mama because every time I get ready to start counting his kicks, he's still as a statue.  
3. Baby Boy loves strawberries, mangos, and tangerines.  He dances when I eat them.  
4. We have 2 names picked out thus far and we're not going to pick one until we see him.  
5. Not a single thing has been started for the nursery.  We are procrastinators.  In a major way.  

{pregnancy must-haves}

During this pregnancy adventure, I've discovered 2 of my pregnancy must-haves.  The 1st is...

... the Beband.  I'm still able to wear my pre-pregnancy pants due to this nifty invention!  With my growing belly, I haven't been able to zip my pants but the BeBand does the trick of holding my unzipped pants up & hiding the fact that they are unzipped.  It also feels great that I am still able to wear my pre-pregnancy pants and not have to always wear maternity pants!  

My 2nd must-have is...

... Bio-Oil.  This was recommended to me by a friend.  I know studies have shown products like this can't prevent stretch marks and stretch marks are genetic, but just let a girl dream, okay??  LOL. 

{pregnancy workout}

I thought I'd write a post about my workout routine since it's such a huge part of my life.  I've been working out for more than 10 years and it's become such a normal part of my life that not doing it feels awkward.  It is an essential function in my life as eating, sleeping, showering, and brushing my teeth are.  My current workouts have been modified as I'm trekking along in my pregnancy and I'm sure it will continue to as this baby belly continues to grow!  Check out my workout routine....

Pregnancy Workout
Day 1: 45 minutes cardio on Eliptical
Day 2: 60 minutes TurboKick (class offered at 24 Hr Fitness)
Day 3: 60 minutes Body Combat (class offered at 24 Hr Fitness)
Day 4: 45 minutes cardio (Eliptical or run 12 laps at park) and 60 minutes of Bar Method Pregnancy dvd

Pre-Pregnancy Workout
Day 1: Gluteus workout and 60 minutes TurboKick class
Day 2: 45 minutes cardio on Eliptical and 60 minutes Pilates class
Day 3: 45 minutes cardio (Eliptical or run 12 laps outside at park)
Day 4: 60 minutes Turbokick class

As you can see, I haven't really had to alter my workouts too much.  I basically cut out Pilates since I can't be on my back and I cut out one class of TurboKick by adding a class of Body Combat.  Body Combat doesn't have as much jumping as TurboKick.  When I do TurboKick, I do modify it by jumping less.  Now, if only I could continue my pre-pregnancy strict healthy diet... that's a whole 'nother story!

{psst!}

Well, my friends... as promised, I have a secret to reveal... my husband and I are expecting our 1st child!!!  I'm heading to 14 weeks!  With this great news, I'm sure my blog will evolve and change with my exciting different moments.  Just wanted to share the great news with all of you.  :) xo, jules