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And Baby Makes Three!

by on ‎03-28-2014 04:53 PM

Steve and I have been enjoying our last evenings together as just the two of us. We’ve been together 11 years and married for six—so, while we’re excited, we also know things are going to change. One piece of advice we’ve taken to heart is to go to the movies! Here's a peek at some photos that I know you will love. I have the chills looking at them myself! Bree is only 20 days, 480 hours, and 28800 minutes away... but hey, who's counting?!


What have you been doing to prepare for the baby’s arrival?


A lot of things, but the main focus is trying to be healthy for her. Once we had that 20-week sonogram, found out she was going to be a girl, and put a name to her—Bree—it inspired feelings like “I’m going to have avocado on my sandwich instead of mayonnaise.” I find myself cooking different things, and I’ve been making a conscious choice to steer clear of foods with chemicals and preservatives. My mom always taught me that a well-balanced diet is the best diet, so I don’t limit my choices. But, I do try to eat one piece of cake and not two. Or, if Steve and I have pizza one night, then we’ll have grilled chicken and vegetables the next. I just think everything in moderation is fine.




Tell us about the nursery.


We chose a pink, white, and gray theme. The walls were already pink when we moved in—how convenient!—so we added white furniture and registered for bedding with all three of those colors. The effect is a shabby chic, vintage-y look that Bree can grow into over time!



Have you purchased anything from QVC for to prepare for the baby?


I ordered our EZ Moves Furniture Moving Sliders! They come with a furniture lift that made it easy to rearrange the nursery furniture—which we did about five or six times—without putting a strain on my body. For the nursery, I have my eye on our bestselling White Metal Birdcages by Valerie. They’ll look so cute with flameless candles inside! I’m also looking forward to getting Bree a little Halloween costume from the Q in the fall.



How have you handled your wardrobe?


Well, I’ll tell you, I’m in full-blown maternity clothes! If you look carefully, you’ll see I have a few core pieces—black pants, a black dress, a black skirt, denim jeans—and then I just try to accessorize very differently. I love fashion, so I use scarves and jewelry to play around with my look and have fun.


Can you tell us about your toGather™ “I’m Having a Baby” collection?


The great thing about toGather is you get to see how everything looks together, before you actually purchase it, and that can help with your buying decision. You start to see all these things that attract you—and, of course, the baby items are so tiny and precious.




Have you had any experiences you weren’t expecting?


Yes, the first time I felt the baby move. It was really amazing. I was by myself and had my hand on my belly. I felt, internally and externally, this little pop. It took me two seconds, and I realized that was my first little kick from Bree. And just like that, laughter and tears came out at the same time! I wasn’t expecting the wonderful connection you have just feeling the baby inside you. I also wasn’t expecting all the body changes: the heartburn, being short of breath, and the itchy stomach! Also, my sleep is not the best right now—I no longer sleep for eight hours. But, ultimately, I love my job and I love that I’m having a child, so it’s all worth it!



How do you plan to spend your first Mother’s Day as a new mom?


I could go for breakfast in bed or sleeping in! Steve and I still have our moms, thank goodness, so we want to honor both of them. I’m excited because now I’m included in this group of amazing moms and grandmoms in our families. My mom will host our family in Maryland, and my sisters and both of my grandmothers will be there. Being with all of them will make this a really touching Mother’s Day. Just to think that my sisters—I’m the middle of three—are the girls I used to wrestle and argue with, and now we’re all moms ourselves.