23 weeks

How far along: 23 weeks 2 days... sorry I slacked this week!
Total weight gain/loss: +10lbs
Maternity clothes: Most of the time... they're just more comfy.
Sleep: I'm sleeping HARD but having a hard time shutting my mind off to fall asleep
Best moment this week: Figuring out how to monogram and applique!
Movement: Yes, frequently! Mostly when I'm ready to sleep or sewing
Cravings: None this week but I have found a new tolerance for cooking meals
Gender: GIRL! Avery Madison Wise!
Labor Signs: No. Thank the Lord!
Belly Button in our out? In!
What I miss: Nothing this week
What am I looking forward to? 25 weeks. I know that's a huge milestone. Many of Parker's suitemates in the NICU were 25 week preemies and they eventually thrive... any younger than 25 weeks do not usually survive. This will be a huge week for me.
Milestones:You can feel movement and hear!

Sorry for no picture. I was picture worthy dressed on Saturday for a birthday party in Greenville but we forgot to take it! Most days this week were yoga pants and t shirt days.

I figured out how to monogram and applique on my sewing machine. This was a HUGE accomplishment for me! I haven't taken many pictures yet of everything but here is the first applique I did:

Next came this bib... I'm not one for sayings but this one was PERFECT. I made it especially for you to wear around Holly who insist that all your bows are too big.  :)

I'm jealous of your closet. I think I'll live vicariously through your handmade and Gymboree wardrobe while I wear Target clothes but I wouldn't have it any other way! Let's be honest, no one is going to look at me anyways because you will be a show stopper! haha That or they'll be staring at your huge bows! :)

Love you, my little nudger!

My Labor of Love... Ruffle Curtains

I did it baby, girl! I sewed ruffle curtains for your room! HOORAY, mommy! I am just sure you're going to come home from the hospital and be like "Oh my gosh, mom, those curtains are simply amazing! Thank you!!!"  Until then, I will just gloat in my accomplishment.

IT. WAS. NOT. EASY. WHEW. I almost threw in the towel a few times but I REALLY REALLY wanted to make your curtains because I made your brother's as well but I have this terrible problem of coming up with grand ideas and failing to execute them. Don't get me wrong, if you turn the curtains backwards or pick up the ruffles, you'll see flaws... and a lot of them but they look great from the front which is all that really matters, right?

Without further ado...

Extreme Close Up of the ruffles and fabrics

YAY! They look so much better in person but a picture will do for now. The layers need to be ironed down (I promise they're even) but I got gunk on the iron and it needs to be cleaned. Bummer, I can't iron! LOL

Last night, I also tried my hand a gigantic tissue paper flower balls for your room. Mobiles don't fit on your crib so I thought these would be cute. I made a pink one, cream one and aqua blue one. I also have brown and lime green tissue paper ordered. I'm planning to make 5 of them of all different sizes and hanging them in the corner of your room for some dimension and visual interest.

The one closest to the camera is the one that will hang in your room. The other two were practice but still turned out pretty well. They're hanging from my ceiling fan until I get fishing line and tack to hang them in your room!

Your nursery is underway! Hooray! The car seat cover is done and on a UPS truck in Indiana, headed here! I've designed some wall art for your room and I LOVE the idea... now I just need to find a vendor on etsy to make it happen. Your bedding is underway and should be here this month. It's all coming together which makes this nesting mama VERY happy! Love you, Avery, bug! You're not even here yet and you're just SO fun!