Make Up Free Friday

I have to admit that I have never been the person who can't leave the house with make up on. In fact, I rarely wear makeup on my days or weekends off. However, I do wear it daily to work. I have noticed that the condition of my skin is a little different with this pregnancy, I don't feel like I have the same "glow" that I did with Emory. My face breaks out more often and it is a little splotchy which makes me feel a little self conscious. But why? Why does it matter so much? Do I really look that different with make up? I tested this theory two weeks ago on a Friday. I wore no make up and came in with only my freshly washed face and delightful rose mosturizer. I asked one my co-workers, who I deam to be a honest broker, if I looked ok. Her response, you look the same! So my plan is to go make up free on Fridays from now on with maybe the exception of a little mascara and lip gloss. This will give my skin a chance to breath and allow me to be more comfortable in my own skin (pardon the pun). I need to enjoy this stage of my life when I still have youth on my side. Who knows maybe with a little time the glow may return!

Sugar and Spice...

and everything nice! That's right, we are having a girl! It has only been 6 days since we found out but it feels like a lifetime. We had out ultrasound last Monday. I went to work in the morning and NK met me there. Of course, I was an obedient patient and finished off my 24 ounces of water 15 minutes earlier than my appointment time only to have to wait 30 minutes past the appointment time. Nice.

At11:30am we were finally called in to get the process started. We had the same awesome tech that we had with Emory so it was like seeing an old friend. I also happen to trust her judgement and she is super personable. As soon as we got situated she asked if we wanted to know the sex, we responded yes. And by 11:32am, it was clear as day we were having a girl. No doubt about it! I looked towards my feet hesitantly at NK for his reaction. He gave me a quick smile and then I put my focus back on the screen. A few minutes later, NK sat down in the chair. I looked over and he was rubbing his face...uh oh. However, within just a few seconds his head popped up, his cell phone turned on and he was sending texts to close friend and family spreading the good news. Whew! We went through the rest of the ultrasound and were happy to see that she (yes, she) looks perfectly healthy. After we left the appointment, we headed to lunch together...alone. As we seated, hubby asked me if I brought in the pictures. I had not so he excitedly volunteered to go grab them from the car. Over lunch we chatted about how much baby girl seems to resemble Emory's profile as well as what life will be like with a daughter. It was awesome.

I have to saw while I had no gender preference as we approached the ultrasound, I have to admit finding out we are having a daughter has been such an awesome surprise. Now we will have one of each, the perfect pair. I have slowly started the nesting process at home as we will be switching Emory into the bigger room. Since we found out I have ordered a few girl cloth diaper accessories via an Amazon gift card, purchased a new crib set and mobile courtesy of Target's on line clearance, and picked up some onsies on clearance at TJ Maxx. I remember now how much I enjoyed my pregnancy with Emory and planning for his arrival. It is such a special time and one I do not plan to experience again. I am soaking it all up and enoying the process.

In the meantime, I am taking advantage of life as a family of three. I am working hard to connect with my hubsand and enjoy any quiet time we can get. I am also getting lots of quality time in with Emory aka my little handsome. Having him in my life has brought about so much joy and love that I never knew existed. He has my heart in the palm of his tiny hand and doesn't even know it. I am blessed beyond measure and by far beyond what I deserve.