May 2012 Archives - Momma Go Round

Over The Hump….I Hope

May 29, 2012 By Nina @ Momma Go Round 18 Comments

The last few days I’ve gotten a great reminder of how it feels to feel normal…almost.

It’s so easy to take for granted the ability to get up, take a shower, get ready, and get junk done all.day.long. It’s only when that ability has been taken from me for weeks on end that I’ve appreciated the little things.

Like getting dressed. And not just sweats and a tee with a 3 day old ponytail. An actual outfit, with clean hair, makeup, and the energy to take pictures while the lighting is good. I totally took that for granted.

Sweater: Target, Top: Anthropologie, Shorts: c/o Old Navy via Crowdtap, Shoes: Burlington, Watch: Michael Kors

As I’m approaching the end of the first trimester, I’m excited to enjoy the life the way I used to. Showers, real food, showers, energy to do more than 1 thing in a day, clean clothes, showers….I’ve really missed showering without it zapping all my energy.

I’m also super excited to figure out how to dress this growing body of mine. With LJ, I was teaching all day and dead by the weekend, so I didn’t need much of a wardrobe. The same 3 pairs of work pants, 2 dresses, and 6 or so tops got me through. This time I’m excited to see how I can make my normal clothes work and incorporate new maternity items (like my super comfy new Old Navy shorts that may or may not have been on day 5 or so when these pics were taken) to make a more exciting wardrobe.

So here’s to getting over the hump….sooner or later!

Filed Under: Outfits, Style

Summer Style {eShakti Giveaway}

May 22, 2012 By Nina @ Momma Go Round 213 Comments

Every year I dread getting a summer wardrobe. I’m not a huge fan of shorts. I don’t wear tank tops. Finding skirts and dresses that are long enough can often be a challenge.

That’s only a few of the reasons why I LOVE eShakti! You may remember my killer dress for my friend’s wedding, or my amazing micro pleated skirt that I searched high and low for, and I can’t forget my retro button up navy skirt

Just in time for bbq’s, weddings, and hot summer days, eShakti has a whole new collection of fabulous summer goodies! I’m absolutely loving the Mitred Pleat Front Dress.

Source: eshakti.com via Nina on Pinterest

Can we talk about the Ruffle Front Poplin Dress??!! If only it came in maternity….

Source: eshakti.com via Nina on Pinterest

My favorite part of eShakti is all the customization you can do! Add sleeves, change the neckline, adjust the hemline….and it’s all FREE!!! All items can also be ordered in standard sizes, or custom sized to your measurements. Why doesn’t every store work like this?

Today, eShakti is here to share their awesome styles with you! One lucky winner will receieve a product of their choice from eShakti.com that can be custom-sized / custom-styled!

How To Enter

1. MANDATORY: Visit eShakti and leave me a comment with which item you would get if you won

2. MANDATORY: Like eShakti on Facebook and on Pinterest. Leave 1 comment for each entry

3. Share this giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, or blog about it. (1 entry per method).

Entries close 11:59pm on 5/31. Winner will be selected on 6/1 and will have 72 hours to claim.

Filed Under: Fun, Giveaways

I Solemnly Swear Things WILL Be Different

May 21, 2012 By Nina @ Momma Go Round 9 Comments

As a first time mom, I was a bit neurotic.

Up 25x a night putting my finger under his nose to make sure he was still breathing.

Refused to give him formula for almost 6 months even though I wasn’t making enough milk for him. (hindsight is 20 x20)

Carried a diaper bag that weighed 45 pounds cause I had to have everything….just incase.

I warmed his bottles, therefore creating a temperature snob. Not warm, not eating.

Photo by Brittany Davis Photography

I was literally a wreck for the first 6 months of LJ’s life. Beyond sleep deprived, spent 80% of the day with half a shirt on, and barely got out of the house.

So now, while my mind is still semi-clear and only partially hormone crazy, I’m promising my future self that things WILL be different.

If necessary, this child will get formula at night given by Daddy.

I will not get up every time I hear the baby cry and Hubs is up….he’s got it.

No warming bottles. Room temperature or even cold. I’m not warming water bottles on my dashboard.

This child will sleep in his/her own room from day 1. I’ll get a video monitor, but no fingers under the nose/hand on chest during the night.

I know that many of the crazy things I did are common for first time moms. You have to learn somehow. But this time, I refuse to be a walking zombie, angry at the world, hating life for the first 6 months. I will learn, I will do things differently.

Future me, read this. Stick to it. Go back to bed!!

What have you done with your kids in the past that you swear you will never do again?

Filed Under: Family, Life

What Happens At The End Of My Rope

May 18, 2012 By Nina @ Momma Go Round 18 Comments

It may already be rather apparent that I’m not the greatest pregnant person in the world. I’m not one of those lucky girls who feel fabulous, have that glow, and look adorable with their basketball shaped tummy.

I get naseaous. I get really, really tired. I go through the “is she fat or pregnant” stage for quite awhile. And the kicker….I lose my patience with all things ridiculous rather quickly.

Last time, I was teaching. So when the kids started driving me nuts I could kick them outside for a run or simply hang on until the end of the day. This time, I’m stuck. My hubby has been working crazy hours and it’s basically been just me and the kid during the week for the last two weeks. I love him, but I think we’re both getting on each other’s nerves.

The other day I got to experience the joy of an hour and a half epic tantrum, complete with hitting and kicking me and the wall. It was one of those moments that made me stop and think, “where did I go wrong?”

Source: comeatme1231.tumblr.com via Nina on Pinterest

It took all my strength, and taking away his trains for 2 days, to get to the other side, but we finally did. I was exhausted, mentally and physically. “How am I going to do this with two?” is all I could think about. It’s hard enough dealing with one when I’m on my own so much, but two is just plain scary.

I was still pretty mad at him by the end of the day. We went through our nightly routine, still read stories, still gave him a goodnight kiss, but I wasn’t exactly happy about it. All I wanted was a break.

About an hour later, I couldn’t even get that break. From the couch, I heard him crying in his room.

I sat. He cried.

I still sat. He still cried.

It took all my strength to get up there and deal with him. I’d had enough and all I wanted was to watch my show. Didn’t he get that???

Mostly asleep, he was obviously having some kind of nightmare or something. He knew I came into the room cause the crying stopped, but I could tell he still wasn’t settled. I kneeled down by his little bed, gave him a hug, and saw a smile on his sleeping little face.

It wasn’t just any smile, it was a goofy, giddy, happy grin. My mommy is here.

My heart melted. All the annoyed, hurt, anger, disappointment from the day melted with that little smile. All he wanted was his mommy.

I found that at the end of my rope lies a little guy who just wants his mommy.

Filed Under: Family, Life

Soooooo…..This Is Old

May 15, 2012 By Nina @ Momma Go Round 11 Comments

Full disclosure here people….this outfit is a good 2 weeks + old.

I’ve basically been on the couch, in bed, or in sweats since, so this was the last time I really looked human.

I have gotten dressed since, I just looked spectacular from the neck up, so no pictures.

Shirt: Gap Outlet, Tee: Old Navy, Skirt: Burlington, Necklace: F21, Sandals: Target

I did actually get dressed today, so maybe we’ll luck out and get some pictures here. I guess I should show ya what 2 weeks of pregnancy does to someone whose 5’2″ on a good day

With that, thank you so much for all your kind words and congratulations yesterday. I know I’ve kinda fallen off the face of the planet lately, so it meant so much to me that so many of you are still there and care! So far, here’s the details….

Due: 12/12/12 (I know). Most likely won’t make it there though. LJ was c-sectioned a week earlier and doc wishes he’d done it earlier than that. He was a big baby for me.

Weeks: 10 (but look like 4 months)

Gender: ??? but we will find out

Clothes: still sneaking into my regular stuff with an elastic waist or belly band. I’m not one of those cool kids who can wear their regular stuff the whole way through with just a band or unbuttoned, so this is going to get interesting folks!

I’ll keep ya posted as we go!

Filed Under: Outfits, Style

Dear Peanut

May 14, 2012 By Nina @ Momma Go Round 55 Comments

Dear Peanut,

We are so excited to finally have you on the way to our little family. We’ve been hoping for you for almost a year now, and finally you are on your way.

I’m already anxious to know who you will be and what you will look like. Will you have your Daddy and brother’s cute little no butt? Will you have my eyes? Will you share your brother’s love of Thomas? Will you follow in his little footsteps, or will you carve your own path?

Whoever you are, whatever you will be, we all love you already. You are lucky to have LJ as your big brother, as long as he doesn’t love you to death. He may be taking over my title of Most Affectionate Person In The World. I hope you enjoy all his hugs and kisses as much as Daddy and I do. We can’t wait to get all of yours too!

For now, little one, just keep growing and getting strong. While I’m already sick and tired of being sick and tired, I’m so happy it’s for you.

We love you Peanut and December couldn’t get here soon enough.

Love,

Mommy, Daddy, and LJ

Filed Under: Family, Life

Hang Loose

May 3, 2012 By Nina @ Momma Go Round 7 Comments

Just by guessing, you would never know that I’m a Cali girl.

The beach is ok….

I’m not a huge fan of sand, or being hot, or sunscreen, or salt water up my nose.

Chambray: Gap Outlet, Sweater: Old Navy, Jeans: Gap, Necklace: ??, Shoes: Target

I may not be a surfer. I don’t tan….I burn. And any blonde you see in my hair is courtesy of my hairdresser.

But the one typical Cali girl look I’m trying to embrace is the loose, flowy look. I’ve always been afraid it would make me look big as a house. But as some point, I stopped caring. It’s just too comfy

Filed Under: Outfits, Style