The Lilly Pulitzer Sale Starts TODAY!

One of my favorite days of the year is here! The Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale day! The sale started today at 7 AM central time, so I published my blog post a little earlier than usual. This way, we could go ahead and click on the link below and secure our places in the virtual line!

EDITED- I got into the sale after about 1 minute of wait time! I placed an order, and I'm sure there will be at least one more order placed (possibly more- this is one of the best sales yet!). The adrenaline rush is real! I'm sharing what I purchased, as well as some of my favorite things included in the sale at the bottom of this post!

A few reminders:

-Once you click the link below, do not refresh or click out. If you do that, you will be kicked back to the end of the line and have to start over.

-If you click the link below before 7:00 central time, it will say that they are preparing for the sale and to check back soon. Don't let this fool you! Don't click out! They are reserving your place in line by the time you clicked over to the Lilly site.

-Even if it says you are #639,482 in line once 7:00 hits, don't lose hope! The line typically moves faster than they predict thanks to the impatient people who see the wait time and leave the sale.

-Shop as quickly as you can! Just because something is in your cart does not mean it is yours. You must check out before an item is guaranteed to be yours. However, once you checkout, you have to start back over in line, so make sure you get everything you want while you are in the sale!

-However, if you do place multiple orders, no big deal because shipping is free during the sale!

-Everything is final sale, so make sure you love what you are purchasing! They are not adding new items to the sale like they have in the past. What you see on the site is what they are offering until it sells out in the blink of an eye!

CLICK HERE to be taken to the sale's virtual line!

Happy shopping! I would love to hear what you score!!! Feel free to comment or message me! I'm sharing what I purchased, as well as some of my favorites below! I hope you get everything you want! 

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All You Need to Know About the Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale

The Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale dates have bean announced, and I am ecstatic! This enormous sale happens twice a year, and these sales are always some of my favorite days of blogging. I LOVE chatting with y'all about what all you score and the amazing discounts that Lilly offers! Now, let's get into the details!

What is the sale?

Lilly Pulitzer rarely offers discounts, except for during their After Party Sale, which happens twice a year. During this sale, items are majorly discounted. Not just 20 or 30 or 40% off. Think bigger! Dresses can be scored for under $30! If you're familiar with Lilly prices, you know that is a steal!

When does it take place?

In store: September 8-9

Online: September 10-12

We have a Lilly store in Memphis, so I am going to try to get over there this weekend! That way I will have an idea of what is included in the sale, and I can share pictures of some of the best items included in the sale when my post goes live early Monday morning!

How can I prepare?

Create an account. By doing this, you will be ready to go when the sale goes live Monday morning! You can click here to create your account, or check to make sure all of your info is up to date if you already have an account. This is so important because items sell out SO fast during the sale. Items are not necessarily yours just because they are in your cart. You are not guaranteed an item until you check out. Having an account can save you time and beloved sale items when checking out!

Also, if you have Lilly items in your closet, check the sizes. Everything sold in the Lilly sale is final sale, so you obviously want to do your best to know what sizes to order!

What can I expect when the sale goes live?

Lilly Pulitzer uses a virtual line system. So come to my blog first thing Monday morning, click the direct link to be taken to the sale, and be prepared to wait in a virtual line. The earlier you click the link, the better. And the more devices you use, the better chances you have of getting in faster! I will be clicking the link from my phone and laptop. Last sale, I got in with my phone within a couple of minutes. However, I didn't get in with my laptop until over an hour after the sale had started.

The wait time can say crazy things. There are so many Lilly lovers trying to shop the sale at one time, so don't be alarmed if it says there are 47,932 people in line ahead of you and your wait time is 3 hours. It usually ends up going a lot faster than they predict! People probably get scared by the wait time and click out of the sale. Don't do this! Once you click into the sale, don't click out! When you click out, you will have to start your wait time completely over again. If you stay in there, your wait time will keep getting shorter and shorter until you make it in!

What will be included?

Last year, I had a friend say she had a couple of things in mind that she wanted to purchase from the sale. The things she wanted were newer items. Brand new Lilly items are typically not included in the sale. Lilly removes all of the items that will be included in the sale from their website a few days before the sale begins, so things that you see on their website now will most likely not be included in the sale.

However, there will be a huge variety of Lilly items included in the sale. I have personally purchased dresses, sweaters, tanks, Elsa tops, shirts, popovers, pajama pants, cardigans, shorts, skorts, beach coverups, beach bags, flip flops, and bathing suits. The deals are amazing!

What I'm Looking for:

Last year, I was on the lookout for nicer silk dresses because I had so many wedding festivities to attend. I purchased some beautiful ones. This year, I am looking for sweaters and comfortable dresses. Lilly Pulitzer dresses have been my number 1 favorite thing to wear while pregnant. They are stretchy, lightweight, and so comfortable. They are also a closet staple while not pregnant, so I know they will be a safe purchase to make!

What am I missing?! If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. I am SO excited about this sale and will be back first thing Monday morning before the sale goes live, so that you will have a direct link to click and get waiting in the virtual line! Thanks so much for reading! Have a great day! And I will give you one more link to create your account because it is so beneficial! You can click here to create your account or update your info!

The Best Time to Purchase Jeans for Fall

Happy Labor Day! Instead of posting my usual Tuesday post this week, I wanted to go ahead and get this post up today while you can take advantage of the sale prices! I love nothing more than being told someone is looking for something specific. My mom told me a couple of her friends were wanting to add some new jeans to their fall wardrobe, so I am SO happy to share my picks with you today! 

This request came at the perfect time too because I just went through all of my jeans on Saturday and decided what to keep and what to get rid of. My favorite brand of designer jeans is AG. However, I noticed that the pairs I kept the most of were actually my Old Navy Rockstar jeans and curvy jeans from Loft. In my opinion, they are the most comfortable and flattering jeans I own.

So today I'm going to share my favorite jeans from Loft that you can get for 40% off and my favorite jeans from Old Navy that you can get for 50% off plus an additional 10% off with code EXTRA.

Loft

The two options of jeans styles at Loft are curvy and modern. I discovered last year that the fit of the curvy jeans is my very favorite! They are stretchy which makes them very comfortable, but they don't stretch out. They are also higher waisted than the modern fit and very flattering. The website describes the curvy fit as contoured to flatter hips and thighs. Ummm yes please, I would like all of my jeans to do that!

The best blue jeans= Curvy Skinny Jeans in Staple Dark Indigo Wash & Curvy Skinny Jeans in Dark Rinse Wash

The best black jeans= Curvy Skinny Jeans in Black

The best gray jeans= Curvy Frayed Skinny Crop Jeans

Old Navy

The best blue jeans= High Rise Rockstar Built-In Sculpt Skinny Jeans 

The best blue jeggings= Mid-Rise Rockstar Built-In Sculpt Jeggings

The best black jeans= High Rise Rockstar Built-In Sculpt Skinny Jeans

The best black jeggings= Built-In Sculpt Rockstar Jeggings

My mom's favorite jeans (in gray and black)- Mid-Rise Rockstar 24/7 Jeans

My mom's favorite jeans (in blue)- Mid-Rise Rockstar 24/7 Jeans

I hope you have a great Labor Day, and if there is ever anything you want to see on my blog, don't hesitate to reach out! Thanks so much for stopping by! And to check out more sales, you can click here to see the full blog post where I shared all of the best sales happening now!

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The Best Labor Day Sales

Labor Day weekend is officially here, and Parker and I are staying in town this year. He had to go in to work at midnight this morning (yikes), and I'm just over here taking advantage of these sales. We're hoping to have a pool day or 2, and we're going to our friends' couples shower in Memphis on Sunday night. I need to find a dress for that!

And how could I forget football season kicking off?! Parker is on cloud 9. We make rotel dip for the first gameday every year, so I'm looking forward to that. But I'm most excited about watching Serena and Venus play tonight. I do hate that they had to meet so early on though. 

On another note, I will be shopping some of these sales- definitely Old Navy & Target and maybe Nordstrom. I'm focused on fall clothes and shoes now- all the sweaters, tunics, leggings, and boots! Happy shopping!

Sail to Sable has some beautiful things included in their sale. My dress is by Sail to Sable, and I have found 2 similar options! Option 1 // Option 2

Anthropologie- Extra 40% off sale

ASOS- Get 20% off new season

BaubleBar- Up to 80% off

Bed Bath & Beyond- Up to 50% off Labor Day deals

DSW- Clearance up to 65% off

Free People- 25% off all sale styles

J.Crew- 40% off your entire purchase + Extra 50% off final sale styles with code BIGSALE

J.Crew Factory- 50% off online + Extra 50% off clearance with code SALEAWAY

Kendra Scott- Buy More, Save More Event: Save up to 25% off

Lands' End- 40% off full price styles with code PARADE

Lilly Pulitzer- After Party Sale coming September 10-12!

Lisi Lerch- 30% off jewelry and select bags + $5 shipping

Loft- 40% off with code LABORDAY

Lord & Taylor- 20% off regular and sale items with code LABORDAY

Macy's- Extra 20% off select departments with code WKND

Nordstrom- New markdowns up to 50% off

Old Navy- 50% off all jeans, tees, sweatshirts, & dresses

Pink Blush- 30% off your order with code LABORDAY

Pottery Barn- Buy More, Save More Event- Up to 30% off your purchase

Sail to Sable- Up to 50% off 

Sephora- Beauty Insider Appreciation Event, click here for my blog post with all the details

Shopbop- Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories up to 70% off

Target- Up to 30% off + Extra 15% off furniture, rugs, bedding, patio, & more home items

Ulta- 20% off any qualifying purchase with code 679729

Are you taking advantage of any of these sales?! I hope you have a wonderful Labor Day weekend! Thanks so much for reading! 

Sephora Sale Picks + New Makeup & Skincare Finds

In all honesty, makeup is not something I love to spend my money on. I prefer clothes. However, after a makeup lesson with a makeup artist (read all about that here) and seeing my mom's new products, I am ready to replace some of my products that I have had for way too long and add some fun new things to my collection.

And lucky for me, this desire to purchase new products couldn't have come at a better time! The Sephora sale started for Rouge members AKA people who spend $1000+ yearly at Sephora last week, and it just opened to VIBs (people who spend $350+ yearly) and Insiders (free- AKA me!) today!

Sephora Beauty Insider Appreciation Event

To shop this sale, you just have to sign up for an Insider account. This is what I have. It is absolutely free. It's not a credit card or anything like that. They just send you emails from time to time and you earn points for any purchases made. I signed up one day when I was buying some mascara in store. It's really easy, and they really don't even send many emails. You can click here to sign up. 

Once you have signed up to be an Insider, you can get 10% off between today and Monday September 3. You can only shop online using the code YESINSIDER one time, so make sure you purchase everything you want in that one order. Or you can shop in store as many times as you want if you show them your Insider email.

If it were Old Navy or Loft, I wouldn't consider making a purchase if they told me I only got 10% off. However, this kind of deal is rare for many of these brands and products, so getting 10% off is pretty good!

Now, I'm going to share my favorite things included in the sale by category, and then I will share some new makeup and skincare products that I am loving. They all happen to belong to my mom, but I used them when I was home last week and LOVED them!

Makeup

For the Face:

(my favorite bronzer | my favorite powder | my favorite blush)

For the Eyes:

(my favorite eyeshadow | my favorite mascara)

For the Lips:

(my favorite lip balm | my favorite lip gloss)

Skincare

(favorite face lotion | favorite self tanner)

Hair

New Makeup & Skincare Finds

As I mentioned above, all of these products are my mom's. She invested in some new makeup and skincare products recently, and I got to test them out while I was at home! I am definitely going to grab some of these things while I can get them for a discounted price! The Bobbi Brown face wash and toner were two of my very favorite things! They both left my face feeling so fresh and clean.

sheer finish setting powder | bronzer | bronzer brush | full coverage face brush | under eye corrector | pot rouge for lips and cheeks (not available at Sephora) 

similar eyeshadow palette | eyeshadow brush | mascara | brow shaper | gel eyeliner | eyeliner brush | cream shadow stick

high shimmer lip gloss | lip gloss | lip pencil (not available at Sephora)

toner | face wash | brush cleaner (not available at Sephora) | face moisturizer | extra repair moisturizing cream | hydrating eye cream

Thanks so much for reading! I'll be back tomorrow with all the best Labor Day weekend sales! Hope you have a great day!

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Summer to Fall Transition Finds

It is that time of year right now where it's still super hot outside, but people are ready to start pulling out their fall clothes. I know I am! I am so ready for some cooler weather and all the things it brings- oversized sweaters, leggings, boots, football season, and all the fall things!

However, I got home to Mobile yesterday, and the weather is feeling nowhere close to fall-like. My travel OOTD (outfit of the day) consisted of some of my closet staples- this tunic, these leggings, and these running shoes.

But anyway, today I'm sharing a 10 Things Tuesday style blog post, even though it's Thursday. I researched all the newest arrivals at my favorite places to shop and narrowed my picks down to the following 10 items!

I think I'd have to say this sweater is my favorite thing I found! It comes in two other colors, and they are all adorable! Do you have a favorite? Thanks so much for reading! Have a great day!

The Most Flattering, Comfortable, and Affordable Jeans for All Women

Whether shopping for white jeans for spring and summer or all the jeans for fall and winter, Rockstar jeans are the most flattering, comfortable, and affordable jeans you are going to find! I went as far as saying they are all these things for "all women" in the title because they now make them in maternity, plus size, and girls, in addition to straight sizes!

Outfit Details- Tunic (on sale for 33% off!) | Jeggings | Wedges | Bag

I have Rockstar jeans in black, white, grey, and various shades of blue. I'm here to tell you they are fabulous! I have been wearing them for the past couple of years, and now that I am 22 weeks pregnant (today!), Rockstar jeggings are the only type of jeans I currently feel comfortable wearing. 

Outfit Details- Tunic (on sale for 33% off!) | Jeggings | Wedges | Bag

As far as sizing goes, I would go with your regular size unless expecting. I am currently wearing 1 size up from my regular size in jeggings. The band makes them the most comfortable! I have shared these fabulous jeans several times before and received so many messages about how great they are. A teacher friend of mine told me she had them in black and blue for casual Friday and she NEEDED them in white for spring and summer because no other jeans compare to the comfort level of Rockstar jeggings. The great news is that they now come in white!

In other fabulous news, they are all 30% off today (discount automatically applied at checkout), plus an additional 10% off with code STYLE. That makes them even more affordable! 

As you can most likely tell by now, Rockstar jeggings are my favorite, so I will link them here in the various colors and styles they come in:

Outfit Details- Top | Sandals | Bag | Sunglasses (Exact color of jeggings is from a couple of years ago. In stock colors are linked above!)

Rockstar jeans are also amazing. When you see the words "Built-In Sculpt" describing Rockstar jeans, these are the type you want to go with- they are the most flattering! I'll link various colors and styles of Rockstar jeans here:

Outfit Details- White Jeans | Top | Shoes, Similar

Rockstar maternity jeans- I haven't gotten a chance to try these on just yet, so I'm not sure how they fit. I will be ordering them soon, so I can figure out whether I like full panel, side panel, or low panel best. I'll link all of the maternity options here:

Do you have a favorite pair of jeans? What kind are they? If I had to narrow it down, I think I'd have to choose these Rockstar jeans as my favorites and these Rockstar jeggings! Thanks so much for reading! Have a great day!

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Old Navy Try On Session

Y'all, I haven't done a try on session in so long! I realized yesterday that I haven't actually been clothes shopping in an actual store in so long. I had so much fun at Old Navy trying on so many adorable things.

I tried on everything from summer outfits to workwear to fall looks, as well as athleisure. However, I did not end up purchasing anything in store because they told me they would not price match their website, which offers much less expensive prices than the store. I will be ordering quite a few of the things I tried on though!

There are some amazing pieces, but the comfy clothes were my favorite. I have been living in leggings and pullovers lately, and that is what I was most drawn to. However, I also really loved the fall looks. I got so many of my teacher clothes from Old Navy, so I styled some workwear looks that would be perfect for teachers or office jobs or really just everyday life! Let's get started!

Fall / Teacher / Workwear Looks

I was wearing these black jeans with all of the following looks, but these black Pixie pants were my go to pants when I was teaching! I found these super comfy mule booties in store yesterday, and they come in several colors. Such a fabulous closet staple that you will see me wearing with all of the outfits in this category! They run true to size. All links will be underneath each photo.

Field Jacket (LOVE!) | Classic White Popover Tunic | Black Jeans | Mule Booties

Cardigan | Ruffle Sleeve Top | Black Jeans | Mule Booties

Swing Top | Black Jeans | Mule Booties

(Better view of the shoes!) Swing Top | Black Jeans | Mule Booties

(Closer up shot of the swing top- the details are so pretty!) Swing Top | Black Jeans

Ruffle Sleeve Sweatshirt (size up for length) | Black Jeans | Mule Booties

Summer Looks

Ruffle Sleeve Top | Black Shorts (3.5 inches- perfect length)

Striped Ruffle Sleeve Top | Black Shorts

Comfy Clothes / Athleisure

Ruffle Sleeve Sweatshirt (size up for length)| Crop Leggings

Ruffle Sleeve Sweatshirt (size up for length) | Crop Leggings

French Terry Sweatshirt | Crop Leggings

Go-Dry Tee | Crop Leggings

Full-Zip Jacket | Go-Dry Tee | Crop Leggings

Do you have any favorites? I think I'd have to choose the ruffle sleeve sweatshirt as my number 1 favorite and the full-zip jacket as my second favorite! I'm loving cute and comfy clothes right now! Thanks so much for reading! Have a wonderful day!

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The Perfect Pink Top to Wear Now and this Fall

Hey Y'all! I feel like I am finally getting back into a routine! After finding out we're having a baby and the symptoms that go along with it, a vacation at the beach, the craziness of the N Sale then Amazon Prime Day, and a vacation at the lake, my blogging days have become so inconsistent this summer. However, I am so happy to be back today, and I will be more consistent with my Tuesday and Thursday posts from here on out!

Before I get started with today's post, I have to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY EBIE! My little sis turns 27 today! She has tried to say 27 isn't a big deal, but Patrick gave her a baby puppy this year, so that def brings the fun to 27! And I personally think every birthday is exciting! I will be home in 8 days and can't wait to continue her celebration then! And meet Sophie for the first time!!!!

Ok, onto the top I want to share with you today. I purchased this cute pink top back in June and have gotten so much use out of it! It is the perfect lightweight material to wear comfortably now, and it will also be the perfect top to wear as we transition to fall. I styled it with white shorts and blue jeans to show you that it works both ways! I also think it would be a really cute work top paired with black pants, white pants, or white jeans if you can wear jeans to work.

Outfit 1 Details: Pink Top | Similar White Shorts | Earrings | Beaded Bracelets

Outfit 2 Details: Pink Top | The BEST Jeggings | Earrings

The sleeves are my favorite part! They are so pretty! And it runs true to size. I am wearing my usual size medium. It is the perfect length to tuck in or wear untucked, whichever you prefer. And it comes in 3 colors- pink, red, and black.

I haven't blogged about it yet because it sells out so fast! Nordstrom has restocked it several times, and it consistently sells out. If you like it, I hope you can grab your size!

I am 21 weeks today, and as you can see above, it still fits perfectly! That has not been the case with many of my shirts, so I know I will continue getting so much use out of this one! Thanks so much for reading! I hope you have a wonderful day! 

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20 Week Bumpdate

I cannot believe that we hit the 20 week milestone yesterday! Time is flying and also somehow ticking by kinda slowly at the same time. We get to go to the doctor today! I've never looked forward to going to the doctor so much! Today is baby boy's anatomy scan, and we cannot wait to see him!

14 Weeks- 20 Weeks

• Due Date: December 25, 2018
• Baby is the size of a: banana (20 weeks), zesty zucchini (19 weeks), sweet potato (18 weeks), pomegranate (17 weeks), avocado (16 weeks), navel orange (15 weeks), peach (14 weeks)- all of this info came from The Bump app
• Total weight gain:  12 lbs since before baby (What to Expect When You're Expecting suggests gaining 2-4 lbs in the first trimester and 1-1.5 pounds per week in the second trimester.) I'm right on track, but whoa- that number was not pleasant to see on the scale. Guess I need to let that go since it's only going to continue to grow. 
• The bump: I was so excited when Parker's mom and our sister-in-law told me they saw a little bump! They also said that I am carrying low, which is common when expecting a boy. Once they said that to me, I finally actually saw it myself. I got Parker to take a picture in my bathing suit, and there was no more questioning it! Photo below under the 19 weeks section. :) I'm 20 weeks along- I'm ready to be out of the did she just have a big meal or is there a baby in there phase!
• Symptoms: I got sick for the first time. I know it is more common to get sick during the first trimester, but I never did. The nausea was real, but I never actually got sick until week 14. And one more time at week 16. I get extremely tired at night and start to feel sick if I try to stay up late, so I don't. I go to bed before the exhaustion/sick feeling kicks in. My sense of smell is still really strong, and the smell of seafood in the grocery store still makes me feel nauseous.
• Food cravings: fruit, Sour Patch Kids, plain Cape Cod chips, chicken salad, chocolate chip cookies, chips and salsa/queso/guac, peanut butter, Gatorade Zero
• Food aversions: grilled seafood, grilled chicken, vegetables with a slimy texture (like zucchini)
• Sleep: Great! The Unisom and Vitamin B combo makes me sleep very well.
• What I miss: beer/ fun drinks on vacay! I haven't ever missed it while at home, but when I was at the beach and the lake, I definitely wanted to crack open a beer or enjoy a bushwhacker like the rest of the fam.
• Movement: not feeling any yet. I'm hopeful it will happen soon!
• Maternity clothes: these Zella maternity leggings- they sold out during the Nordstrom sale, but they are back in a few sizes. I love them so much that I gave them 5 stars and wrote my first review on the Nordstrom site. I said- These leggings were my first maternity purchase. I LOVE all Zella leggings, and these did not disappoint! Medium is my usual size, but I didn’t really know what to get for maternity. I ordered medium and large, and I like the fit of the medium WAY better than the large. They both fit pretty similarly in the legs, but the large was way too roomy in the band part at the top. I’m keeping both just in case I need large closer to the end of pregnancy, but I suggest going with your true size. Medium is perfect for me!
• What we are most looking forward to: the anatomy scan and doctor's appointment today at 2:00!
• Apps I've used: Ovia Pregnancy, The Bump, and Glow Nurture
• Products I've been loving: Same answer as the first trimester- leggings (specifically these) and sweatshirts (specifically this one), pills for nausea, What to Expect When You're Expecting, I have heard lots of bloggers say they use oils and things to prevent stretch marks, so I need to look into that
• Purchases for baby: this fluffy bear jacket is all Parker and I have purchased so far, but my mom has stocked us up on some sale items from the N Sale and some baby boy clothes she has scored on sale! I shared some of them on Insta stories yesterday! Some of her finds include: this little puppy sweatshirt and sweatpants set, this DockATot, this Little Giraffe baby blanket, this Little Giraffe towel, this Mustella newborn arrival gift set, this Halo sleepsack swaddle, this Halo sleepsack wearable blanket!

Weekly Fun

Week 14- We went on vacation for the 4th of July! We went to visit my family in Orange Beach. Our trip included fun at the beach, pool, and lots of amazing restaurants! You can find my Orange Beach Travel Guide here. We also went to Florbama of course. I think it was the first time ever that I ordered a virgin daiquiri, and I'm here to tell you that it was delicious! On our drive back to Southaven, I got sick for the first time. And then Bailey (our dog) did. That ride back was not so fun.

Week 15-Nordstrom started their big anniversary sale for cardholders. I spent a lot less this year than I did last year! I haven't been doing a lot of shopping lately because I honestly don't know what to buy for myself. I have truly been living in leggings and pullovers. I did add to my comfy clothes collection because I know I will be able to continue wearing these things throughout pregnancy.

Outfit Details: pullover | leggings | running shoes

Week 16- We announced we were having a baby here! I am still so grateful for the outpouring of love we received! We went to the doctor thinking we would find out the gender of our baby, but we did not get to at this appointment. We were able to hear the baby's heartbeat with a doppler though! It said his heart rate was 145 beats per minute! And we got back a lot of blood work. The doctor said all of the tests came back great, and we have a healthy baby! However, I had it in my mind that we would find out our baby's gender, so I was so disappointed when we did not! Our nice doctor scheduled us to come back in exactly one week for the ultrasound lady to give us this info! I spent so much time on Pinterest this week looking at gender prediction charts. About 95% of them showed that we would be having a girl, but I had a gut feeling from the very beginning that we were having a boy!

Week 17- We found out we are having a baby BOY! Check out all the details in this blog post. 

Week 18- The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale went live to the public, and I did lots of N Sale blogging. Sharing a picture below with my favorite items because they have been restocked (now that the sale is over- insert eye roll emoji). I also craved chocolate chip cookie dough, as well as chips and salsa/guac/queso. I never got that egg-free cookie dough. However, I did get to eat chips and salsa/guac/queso at On the Border with Parker for our weekly lunch date!

Outfit Details: Pullover | Leggings | Running Shoes

Week 19- Parker finished Phase 1 of his job here in Southaven, so he actually had a real week off where he could enjoy a relaxing vacation! We went to his parents' lakehouse at Gap Lake and enjoyed a very relaxing week with his family! This was the first time I realized I actually had a bump! Warning- If bump pictures make you uncomfortable, close your eyes and scroll past the next picture! I didn't think I was going to be one of those girls that put their hands like this, but I learned quickly that when you do not, it is not a flattering look (or at least it wasn't for me anyway).

Outfit Details- swimsuit | similar Lilly Pulitzer sarong | sunglasses

Week 20- Yesterday was the day we hit 20 weeks, so I don't have much to report. Although we did go to the doctor today for an anatomy scan! The ultrasound was longer than usual because the lady thoroughly checked the baby’s heart, brain, spine, kidneys, arms, legs, facial features, etc. At one point, I said- so is he looking healthy? She said l can’t answer that. Only the doctor can tell you that. I immediately felt terrified. If she knew the baby was looking healthy, she could easily say yes, right?? From that point forward, Parker and I were both worried out of our minds. Although he did not tell me he was until after he got home from work. We were called back to the doctor’s office (ours was out, so we saw a different one), and we had to sit there for 40+ minutes wondering what was going on and dying to ask how our baby was. As soon as the doctor walked in, she said she had looked over all of the results, and everything she saw was good and showed that the baby was healthy. She confirmed that the ultrasound lady is not supposed to tell us how the baby is doing and only doctors can do that (at this office anyway). Immediate relief flooded over us. We asked quite a few questions, and we left feeling immense gratitude and relief that our baby boy is looking healthy. We will go back in 4 weeks, and I will be tested for gestational diabetes then. That’s it for now! 

Other Baby-Related Blog Posts:

1st Trimester Bumpdate

We're Having a Baby BOY!

Baby Goodman Coming Christmas 2018!

Thanks so much for reading!! Have a wonderful day!