Nursery Ideas

This is what I'm envisioning for the room layout of Isabella's Nursery:

Nursery Inspiration:

I would like the overall theme of Isabella's nursery to be like the photo above; white and light pink. That's it!

I like the idea of having corner shelves, especially if it can be a place to put the baby monitor.

And I love the details in these photos to my right. I plan to decorate the bookcase like this.

I just love white for Isabella's nursery. Yes, I'm scared of getting the glider and the rug dirty, but I'll just be very careful. :)

I love the idea of having a mobile on top of the glider, so that Isabella can look at it while she's eating.

It took me a while to find simple, white and light pink bedding for Isabella's crib. This picture is from Pottery Barn Kids. My mom and I went to check it out the other day, and it's perfect! The color, the material, it's just perfect!

24 Weeks

I finally booked my Maternity Photo Shoot with Mad Hearts Photography.
I was debating on whether to do the photo shoot since we've spent a lot of money already preparing the house for our Little Baby Fernandez. However, this is such a special time in my life, I would like to capture it in photos by a professional. So, I decided to go with Mad Hearts Photography because I love her work and I felt very comfortable with her when she shot some pictures of me for a project she was working on.
For months now, I have been compiling ideas of what kind of shots I want that day, on Pinterest.
Here are some ideas:

How far along: 24 weeks

Gender: Girl

Weight gain: I think I've gained 20 lbs so far.

Maternity clothes: I went to Destination Maternity to see if I could find a long, white dress for my Maternity Photo Shoot. I have been looking for weeks now, and didn't think I would find anything at Destination Maternity since the website didn't have anything I liked, but I found three dresses! I bought all three so I could try them on in front of my mom and husband and see what they thought. I also bought two day dresses for church, which one might even be used for my Baby Shower. :)
Here are the three white dresses I bought:

I know they look exactly the same, but they have some differences. The last one is almost double the price of the first two, but so much more comfortable.
You'll have to wait until the Maternity Photo Shoot to see which one I chose!

Stretch marks: No

Belly button in or out: In

Sleep: Sleeping well!

Best moment this week: My 24-week check-up. I just love my Doctor and seeing Isabella on the ultrasound. She's still breech, but I'm not worried. It's still too early; I feel her change positions inside so I hope she'll flip towards the end.

Miss anything: Coffeeeeeeeee.... my new cube-mate makes delicious-smelling coffee everyday and it is soooooo tempting.

Movement: Oh, Isabella is so cute. I can see her move now. I stare at my belly first thing in the morning and before I go to bed, because that's when she moves the most. Love her!

Cravings: Nope, I just eat whatever's available.

Queasy or sick: Just sleepy at times.

Looking forward to: Decorating the Nursery. House should be finished soon. (That post to come shortly)

Almost forgot to leave you with a 24-week photo. 

Here I am at church. And I had to show you the one with my mom :)

23 Weeks

On Tuesday, Israel and I went to Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ for our scheduled Maternity Orientation and Tour. I had already been to the hospital twice, since NJ Perinatal is located here. However, I wanted to see the Maternity Ward and do something baby-related with my husband.
During the first part of the class, the nurse went through the process of giving birth at the hospital, from feeling your first contractions, when to go to the hospital, what happens during child-birth, up to the time you take your baby home. I was so happy sitting in the class. I probably looked like a little kid sitting there in class.

Then they took us up to the third floor to see the Maternity Ward. We went by Registration, then to a delivery room, and finally to the Nursery. There were two babies born in the last two hours. They were so tiny and cute. I think that's where it really hit Israel and I. We were nervous yet excited.

I absolutely loved the hospital. The staff is super nice and the rooms are beautiful.

Can't wait until the day I meet my little Isabella.

How far along: 23 weeks

Gender: Girl

Maternity clothes: No shopping this week. I have some clothes a friend let me borrow, but I haven't gotten a chance to try them on yet.

Stretch marks: No

Belly button in or out: In

Sleep: I'm sleeping well. I fall asleep quickly and sleep through the night, except for my nightly trip to the bathroom :)

Best moment this week: Tour of the Maternity Ward. So nice to see where the magic will take place :p

Miss anything: I miss Coca-cola :(

Movement: Isabella is kicking away! Love feeling her.

Cravings: I don't crave anything anymore.

Queasy or sick: I feel more tired than the first trimester.

Looking forward to: Our 24-week check-up.