Hominy Girl: January 2019

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Thursday Highfive

We have all been struck by a nasty cold over the past week and a half or so, but it seems to be lifting and so today I'm giving myself a highfive for making it to Thursday!

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This is ALL I've wanted to do the last couple of weeks. But alas, my two year old has a lot to learn on the art of leisure and Alfie is #goals. I posted a similar picture back when I was pregnant with EB...he's still livin' the dream.

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I'm not sure if I'll be having a shower or "sprinkle" for this baby, but I went ahead and created a registry on Amazon, for the freebies of course! If you complete their registry checklist they will send you a Welcome Box full of fun samples. Okay, speaking of registries, I am having a hard time anticipating our stroller needs. This is my current choice but I'm still researching. I LOVE my Britax B Agile but I know I'll need a double...

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Potty Training. We began our "journey" this past weekend with the 'naked from the waist down, bootcamp style' plan. We didn't find the method to be miraculous, but it was a good introduction course. We've moved to pull-ups during the day and we're 'trying' to go numerous times. EB's preschool teachers are also taking her to potty a couple times a morning so as long as we're consistent and positive, we are doing all we can. I'm not going to force it because I know my daughter and I know that one day it's going to click for her. Frankly, I don't have the energy to do it any other way. In a couple of months I may change my mind...

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Love this and can't wait to wear it at the beach this Summer!

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I've been a book fiend over the past several months, but I've been stuck in the mystery/thriller genre. This was the perfect change of pace! I think that Showtime may have a series based on this book... I haven't seen it but I can totally recommend this as a quick, fun read.

That's all for now, hope all is well in your world!

xLaura

Friday, January 11, 2019

Friday Highfive

Here is a huge highfive, the first of 2019, for making it through the week!

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I've mentioned Workshop before, but it's worth another shout out for being such a family friendly spot. We had lunch there Sunday and it was great!

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I went to a wine tasting for my Choo's Bday over the weekend. When you're pregnant and can't drink, you bring your own snacks:

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Part of K's Christmas present was several framed photos for a new gallery wall in our hallway. He has mentioned numerous times that he likes them, so I figured it was time I created one. Finished product:

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New bar stools. I got these on Facebook Marketplace for a STEAL...$40 for 4!! If you recall my dining room, you'll know I love the rattan look. I'm debating whether or not to chalk paint and recover the seats with different fabric. I may just do two, seeing as how our island only seats two, and keep the remaining 2 natural. The picture doesn't do them justice, they are beautiful and such good quality!

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This week the sun came out to stay a while. Thank you Jesus!

Here's EB down at Hazel Parker playground, it's a good one.

My favorite Charleston playground is Ashley River Baptist, but this is a runner up. FYI, #momlife.

Have a great weekend!

xLaura

Monday, January 7, 2019

New Year, New Nielson

Today I'm kicking off my Pregnancy Journal for Baby Number 2!

I am referencing the format from my pregnancy posts with EB...if you're interested, here is my first post from then.

TTC (Trying to Conceive):
I actually used an app to track my cycles this go around. We feel lucky and blessed that this was another "easy" conception.

Finding Out:
I could literally copy and paste the same exact paragraph from my first pregnancy here. Yet again, I tested early and got mixed results. A faint line that made me cross-eyed and crazy. See for yourself.

Do the arrows help?? ;) Yet again, I waited a week and got a true positive.

Symptoms:

This go around, the symptoms kicked in right around 6 weeks, aka the beginning of November. Having the first trimester overlap with the holiday season is not something I would recommend...

Severe nausea

Sleep Trouble It's hard for me to get comfortable and I'm up to pee often

Food Aversions

Exhaustion
Headaches I have had 2 TERRIBLE headaches this pregnancy so far, I do not remember anything this intense the first time.
Smell Sensitivity I can smell a febreeze scented trashbag from a mile away, and it makes me want to gag.

Sharing the News:

We told family right away, and waited until the first ultrasound at 8 weeks to tell friends!
Here's a snap from the 12 week scan.

We can't wait to find out the sex (soon! we just have to go and pick up the envelope from my OB) and to get rolling on the nursery and EB's big girl room.
I am 16 weeks and ready for that second trimester energy boost...any day now right?!

That's all for now, gotta go chase my 2 year old.
xoxo,
Laura