100 Day Challenge Update

100 Days Until Baby

We are no longer on day 100 anymore but there are currently 83 Days left until my due date! I have challenged myself to try and complete a list of 100 items by the time the baby comes. The list is full of baking, crafts, DIY, and life events for me and try to complete by the time the baby comes.

I figured that in the process I would also try to help my family save some money and learn how to make  some homemade necessities. I am no fan of cleaning but it's more fun when you make your own cleaning supplies. I'm hoping that this mini journey will lead to a more energy efficient, organized, and clean household!

I will be updating everyone occasionally on how the journey is going with pictures and the results and links to what I've completed. Follow the link to see the complete list of my 100 Day Challenge.

Here are the items I've completed so far:
22. Get My Florida Drivers License

40. Make A Snickers Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake by Life, Love, and Sugar
      I made this cake for Father's Day and it was a hit. While I didn't make it an 8 inch round cake I used our pyrex container for easy storage of leftovers and less room to take up in the freezer. Our freezer isn't as big as I would like so we have to make do. My father likes anything peanut butter, snickers, and chocolate so I thought this would be a perfect dessert for our dinner. I didn't have one complaint. You can follow the link above to try this easy recipe out at home.

66. Make Homemade Makeup Brush Cleanser by LizMarieBlog
       You can follow the link above to make it on your own. I am in love with it and will never look back. I had both items on hand so the cost FREE. Just use equal parts olive oil and dish detergent (any kind) and place in a plate. Swirl your brushes in the mixture, rinse in warm water, and lay on towel to dry. I used to use Mary Kay Brush Cleaner but I left the lid not all the way closed and now it's completely gone and spilled all in my bag. With this homemade recipe my brushes look and feel brand new and if it's FREE it's for me. I wish I would have thought to take a before and after picture. My foundation brush was so caked that I couldn't even bend the bristles.

75. Officially Change My Name To Granados

91. See My Sister Get Married

Ashlee & Andrew Kay
June 7, 2013

92. See Our Dog Graduate From Obedience Class

Thor even earned his first AKC title of Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

94. Set Up The Changing Table

95. Set Up The Crib

 XOXO 

Baby Makes Three (27 Weeks)

Hunter Grayson Granados Due September 12, 2013
We Just Entered The Third And Final Trimester 

How Far Along? 27 Weeks & 3rd Trimester

15 Inches (That's A Long Cucumber)

Baby Size: This week marks a huge milestone! Up until 27 weeks you measure the baby from the top of the head to his bum. Now we are measuring little Hunter from the head to his little tiny toes. Cucumber est. 15 inches & 2.2 pounds (according to What To Expect iPhone app)

What Is The Doctor Saying? Yesterday, I had my first ultrasound since moving to Florida and the first one since I was 19 weeks along. Two long months of waiting to see my handsome son was just killing me. While it was the first time that I've been to an ultrasound and Jordan wasn't able to come my parents were able to be there. There was a student that was shadowing the ultrasound tech so we had the most detailed ultrasound ever. We were able to see Hunter's brain and the tech showed us the different parts of his brain and even the cerebellum. Everything looked

My 2 pound 3 ounce baby boy

completely normal in the brain so there should be no spinal defects. The most amazing part was being able to see the heart and the four chambers. We saw the aorta and pulmonary valves working and pumping. He was in the perfect position and flipped exactly when we needed him to do. Thanks to the amazing ultrasound tech teaching a student we were able to eliminate 99% of all birth defects. Hunter was weighing in at 2 pounds 3 ounces and is super super healthy with a steady heart rate of 140 bpm.

My ovarian cyst is still there. It was measuring in at 8.5 centimeters. The ovarian cyst was first detected at my 6 week 5 day ultrasound and measured at 8.7 centimeters. While it has gotten smaller, they say it's not going anywhere. I was being monitored every 3-4 weeks at my OB/GYN in North Carolina and will continue to do the same down here. The doctor is also planning to do a 6 week postpartum ultrasound to monitor the cyst and see where we are with scheduling surgery. My next ultrasound is scheduled for July 10th at 7am and I'm hoping my husband will be able to go into work late so he will be able to come with me.

Clothing: I think that I've passed the cute pregnancy phase. I'm starting to outgrow some of my maternity jeans and one maternity shirt. While I'm still in a medium it's still sad to outgrow some maternity clothes. I love wearing some dresses but some shirts and dresses just make me feel like a whale which is why I prefer to wear tighter shirts.

Stretch Marks: Keeping them away week by week! I've made it two trimesters with no stretch marks! I believe that is quite the accomplishment! I still swear by Palmer's Cocoa Butter Massage Lotion For Stretch Marks and Tummy Butter!

Best Moment This Week: WE HAVE A CRIB! We were suppose to pick up a crib and dresser/changing table but the seller decided not to sell it anymore.

Red Fish, Blue Fish, Old Fish, New Fish

 I was so upset because the crib was gorgeous. Well, my hubby surprised me and took me to the store and bought our son a brand new crib and crib mattress. The only thing we are missing is to find a light oak or white dresser. It feels so good to have most of the nursery set up.

Belly Button In Or Out: Still an outie but it's so much fun to pop it out and gross out my husband! I do hope it does pop eventually!

What Do You Love? I'm starting to love my pregnancy boobs. I mean I can barely tell I'm not wearing a bra when I'm wearing a sports bra.

Movement: He's getting more and more active. I've been able to see him still his little foot out and move my stomach. It's still odd to watch my stomach roll when he is really active. I've tried to catch it on video but as soon as I hit record he stops. That little booger.

Food Cravings: Thank You Roo Cup! I have been obsessed with coke slushies from kangaroo gas stations. Right now you can purchase a roo cup and have $0.25 refills. I kept drinking Jordan's so he eventually got me my own! 

Swelling: I only swell in my ankles when I'm on my feet way to long! Today I went grocery shopping and I'm having my first case of cankles.

Looking Forward To: We have finally set the date (well the weekend) for our Florida baby shower! Let the planning begin!

XOXO