Almost there!

It's so true when people say: "Enjoy your pregnancy, it'll go by quickly". I didn't believe any of these during my first trimester. With everything I was feeling, ( morning sickness, bloatedness, nausea, food aversion, fatigue, etc ) in my head, what's there to enjoy? I felt like crap the first few months and all I wanted to do is be in bed. Efrain tried to get me out of the house but nothing sounded appealing to me. I was also too lazy to do anything - besides, my clothes didn't fit anymore but I was not in the mood to shop for new ones. I hated going to the mall. Restaurants turned me off too! I couldn't enjoy anything I ordered; the taste and smell of food were a torture! But diners and IHOPs are my bestfriends as I'm a waffle-lover. Once-a-waffle-lover-always-a-waffle-lover ! =) Not the case with burgers, though. You take me to a fine steakhouse, I'll order a burger, LOL! Love, love, love Burgers & Crispy Fries with lotsa ketchup. But now, I can't even look at burgers. I've totally fallen out of love. I wonder if my love for burgers will be sweeter the second time around. =)


Things are a LOT better now that I'm on my 26th week ( 6 months and 2 weeks ). The morning sickness is gone, my appetite is 100x better and my bump is no longer a bump - it's now a hump, LOL! And best of all, I can feel sweet pea move now. This is the time when I can say "I'm enjoying every minute of it". I know a few people who don't like their bellies being touched but I don't mind it at all. I love it when Efrain touches my belly in the morning and say "Good morning, sweet pea! Be good to your Mom today." and when we both say our good nights to sweet pea. This is the stage when we really started bonding with our baby.

Seeing our little one on the monitor when I went for an ultrasound was one of the most magical moments I've ever experienced with my pregnancy. It was just a tiny dot when I first went to see my OB and now, that dot is an actual baby with hands, feet, face, heart, everything! I cannot fathom the fact that hubby and I created another human being, another LIFE. I'm so grateful for the blessing. We'll be able to celebrate our first wedding anniversary with the new addition to the family - our bundle of joy!

Chili's - Free Chips & Queso w/registration

Register with Chili's to be kept up to date on new menu items, promotions, and happenings and they'll send you a coupon for a free Chips & Queso for your trouble. Factor in Chili's 10 entrees for under $7, and you and your date can enjoy a nice dinner out for less than a 20 dollar bill. Offer ending unknown.

Bobbi Brown’s Top 10 Weddding Day Tips

• Flash photography emphasizes pink tones, so be sure to even out skin with a yellow-toned foundation. Startaround the nose and mouth where there’s redness, then blend out to therest of the face.
• Set concealer and foundation with Sheer Finish Loose Powder to make them longer-lasting and to ensure thatskin looks matte in pictures.
• If your dress has an open neckline, be sure to warm up your neck and chest with a dusting of Bronzing Powder.
• Use a water-resistant liner that can withstand tears; try Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner applied with the Ultra FineEye Liner Brush. If you prefer to line with shadow, make it longer-lasting by applying it with a slightly dampEye Liner Brush. Finish with a waterresistant mascara like Lash Glamour.
• After applying all your eye makeup, finish with a highlighter shade on the browbone to make eyes pop. Rub your finger in a light matte shade and pat lightly on the outer corner of the browbone.
• For a pretty flush that lasts, use two shades of Blush. First, apply a neutral shade on the apples of cheeks, blending up into the hairline, then downwards to soften. Then apply a brighter shade just on the apples of cheeks.
• Neutral and pale lip colors look washed out in photographs, so choose a lipstick that’s one to two shades brighter than what you normally wear. Pinks, roses and plums are great choices for brides.
• To make Lip Color last longer, line and fill in lips with Lip Pencil before applying your lipstick.
• Carry a touch-up kit with concealer, pressed powder, lipstick or gloss, lip liner, tissues, mints, and a mini sewing kit (for emergency clothing fixes like a dropped hem or popped button).
  
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  Pre-Wedding Wellness Tips
  
  Eat smart. Choose whole grains, fresh greens and fruits, and clean proteins like chicken, fish, and beans.
  
  Hydrate. Drink lots of water daily to hydrate skin and flush out toxins.
  
  Move Your Body. Exercise at least three times a week to strengthen your body and calm your mind.
  
  Take Relaxing Baths. Add soothing Epsom salts or skin-softening powdered milk to your bathwater.
  
  Be Present. Slow down and appreciate what’s around you rather than rushing to get from start to finish.
  
  Wedding Day Touch-Up Tips
  
  Pack your purse with concealer, pressed powder, lipstick or gloss, lip liner, tissues, and mints.
  
  Sewing kit with prethreaded needles and a pair of tiny fold-up scissors to fix a hem or popped button.
  
  Static spray and lint remover to get rid of static cling and lint on clothing.
  
  Prewrapped wipes to remove makeup and food stains.

Stiletto Survival Kit

I love footpetals. I have them and they're amazing! I found this kit that FootPetals offers and I thought it was a genius idea especially for brides like me who love me some stilettos.

I am in a quest to DIY this kit and will let you know how it'll turn out =)