26 weeks 2 days & the updated stats!

Well, I should have started my pregnancy off with all my stats so I didn't have to dig into my pregnancy brain to remember, but for the most part these are pretty accurate. Most pregnant women probably would never reveal half of this, but I know I will forgot eventually and I would like to be able to look back and remember some of this. With my daughter I didn't write a journal, didn't take belly photos, didn't keep any weekly updates and that makes me sad. I have one photo of me pregnant at my baby shower and it's blurry and far away. I know I was young and I was still getting used the the idea of being pregnant at 18 and just out of high school but I really wished I could have something to give to her from my pregnancy when she got older. I kind of feel like not only did I rob myself of some of the memories, I also robbed her of something.

For this pregnancy, I want to have my blog made into a book. I have seen a few company's that will do that for you and it will be like a keepsake journal for Parker when he is older.

My stats the day of my first OB appointment(about 4 weeks pregnant)

My height: 5'4"

Weight: 137 lbs
Chest Measurements: 34B
Belly(across belly button) measurement: 32"
Hip measurement: 36"


26 weeks & 2 days pregnant

Weight: 157 lbs
Chest Measurements: 40DD(crazy right?!? I didn't believe it when the lady measured me for a new bra)
Belly(across belly button) measurement: 42"
Hip measurement: 41"

The hospital bag..Deal of the Week ;)

OK, so I'm no where near packing my hospital bag but I was just excited because I finally found the one I will use. I went to Saver's the other day in search of a duffel of some sort since I know I have to start thinking of packing something. I'm not one of these last minute type people, mainly because to get good deals you have to start thinking of the things you need early so you can be on the lookout.

Once I got to Saver's, I walked over to this whopping pile of duffel's and suitcases and saw this light blue color poking out of the pile and proceeded to dig it out of the pile. So here I am almost 7 months pregnant, digging through this pile of luggage to get to this bag. It was quite a sight. When I pulled the bag out and looked it over I knew right away this was the one, although a little smashed it was still in pristine condition. The inside had no wear whatsoever.

I paid a whopping $4.00 for this Diane Von Furstenberg travel purse.




I decided to check out the baby clothes on my way out and as luck would have it two complete outfits with tags from one of my favorite baby stores were on the rack. OK, one sort of looks a little girly I decided the blue kind of off sets that, but the tiger one is simply adorable. Two outfits definitely going to the hospital with us.

I paid $2.99 each outfit, better than $50.00 each from the retailer




So these are my deal of the week!

Frugal Father's make for Frugal Daughter's

Frugality is the practice of acquiring goods and services in a restrained manner, and resourcefully using already owned economic goods and services, to achieve a longer term goal
-Wikipedia-

So like many, I like to shop a lot, and with a new baby on the way well it makes the desire to shop so much harder to resist. I grew up with a very frugal father, I appreciate him for it because I don't just go out and buy anything I think is cute. I like to find good deals, and when you find a GREAT deal, it can be very exhilarating. I love to garage sale but I work most mornings so find that option unavailable. Well, what's the next best option? Resale stores.

I have been buying things for our up and coming addition since the day we found out he was going to be a boy. I find when it comes to deals, you have to start looking early and don't be in a rush to find something. Allow yourself some time to find what you are looking for, and most likely you can find either the exact item or something very similar for a good price.

One of my absolute favorite resale shops is, Love Child Style Exchange. Formerly known as Buffalo Kids and also a former employer of mine when my daughter was just a baby. I think of this shop more like a resale boutique. With adorable clothing displays, great CLEAN atmosphere, wonderful staff, and best of all....great prices! You just can't go wrong here.

Here are the awesome deals on bigger items I have walk away with so far:

I paid $80 cash for this gorgeous travel system in perfect condition.(Original price: 199.98)


I paid $40 cash for this swing, I couldn't even find any type of wear that showed this was even used.(Original Price: 139.99)



So if you are in area, I suggest you stop in a visit this wonderful resale shop.

Love Child Resale

Please visit my blog for more posts on great shops with great deals :) Thanks for reading!