33 Weeks

I’m at 33 weeks! Four more weeks and my baby will be full term…


Weight this week: 134.8 lb. – I’m a hair under my goal weight gain of 1-2 pounds a week since I had the stomach bug last week. More on that in a bit.

Measurements around largest part of my tummy:36.5″ – I’ve gained 1.5 inches around my middle since5 weeks ago.

Measurements around smallest part of my waist:32″ – up 1 inch from last time. Okay, okay, so I don’t really have a “waist” anymore. That measurement is just around the part of my belly that USED to go in. ;)

As I mentioned above, I had a nasty stomach bug last week, hence the 33 week update instead of the planned 32. It was pretty miserable. Not being able to eat but desperately needing food is NOT a good thing while pregnant. But Reuben was awesome and helped me through it – made me eat when I didn’t have any appetite. I don’t know what I’d do without him.

What with the sickness and the holidays, I have been less than steady with my exercises. Okay, that’s an understatement. I’m lucky if I get one session in per week.

Now it’s getting down to the wire and I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with the things I need to accomplish – prepare my mind for labor, buy essential baby items (diapers, car seat, etc.)…Your prayers for my peace of mind would be appreciated. :)

And there’s my 28 weeks update.

Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and that 2013 will be an awesome year!

Erica Lea

6 Responses to 33 Weeks

1. Kathryn Grace 
   December 27th, 2012 at 9:49 pm
   You look so cute. :-) So does this mean that the next update will be baby pictures??? :-D
2. Moriah Mari 
   December 28th, 2012 at 10:30 am
   Oh . . . your little one is almost here! :)
   I’ll be praying for your peace of mind. I can only imagine how much there is to do.
3. Abigail 
   December 28th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
   Awesome!! So excited for you! I LOVE LOVE the pics!! :) Your blog is super nice!
4. Diane 
   December 28th, 2012 at 10:10 pm
   You look like you’re carrying a girl to me. ; ) At least from the angle of the picture. Take as many naps as you can since you won’t get to sleep all night for a long time after the little one gets here!
5. Rebecca 
   December 29th, 2012 at 7:12 am
   Dear Erica, you’ll be just fine in your preparations. I had my first little girl in March and felt exactly like you did – that I wouldn’t be prepared enough. The truth is, nothing really can prepare you for what’s about to happen, but you adapt – even to the less sleep, and I still got enough … If you have a supportive family around you, and it certainly seems you are blessed with that, anything you miss in your shopping can be picked up later. As for your health and strength, I hope and pray you will be improving soon. And where I live, full term is considered 40 weeks (from the date of your last monthly …) – so you might even have 7 weeks to wait before meeting your little bub. Bless you.

Christmas Garland Tutorial + Our Christmas Tree & Decorations

I liked my autumn garland so much that I decided to recycle the basic elements into a Christmas garland.

To make your own Christmas Garland, here’s what you’ll need:

• A length of yarn
• A couple of sewing pins or nails
• Miniature wooden clothespins
• Small ornaments
• Pine tree branches

Follow the instructions for the autumn garland, replacing the waxed leaves with ornaments and pine tree branches. And you’re done!

Now for a peek at our Christmas decorations. I went for simplicity this year with glass containers filled with small ornaments, festive candles and pine cones.

Our tree is definitely of the Charlie Brown variety, but I like it anyway.

How are you decorating your house for Christmas this year?

8 Responses to Christmas Garland Tutorial + Our Christmas Tree & Decorations

1. Anna 
   December 19th, 2012 at 1:07 am
   That’s a super cute tree! And I love the garland, sometimes less is more -even at Christmas!
   I collected lots of acorns and I’ve taken out the “seed” and put golden glitter on it and glued it back into the seedcap, I’m planning on hanging them in the tree which we don’t decorate until the 23rd. Apart from that, I’ll decorate it with red glassballs and glittery golden ones along with real candles. Can’t wait!
   Have a lovely Christmas!
2. Jackie 
   December 19th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
   Lovely! I adored your leaf garland. What font did you use on the word ‘ garland’?
3. Erica Lea 
   December 20th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
   Anna: Love your ideas for decorations! Someday I want real candles on our tree. :) That’s neat that you wait until the 23rd – I’m just too impatient. :P
4. Erica Lea 
   December 20th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
   Jackie: Thank you! The font I used is “Men in Black Credits” — you can download if for free from dafont here: {link}
5. Bec 
   December 21st, 2012 at 7:25 am
   Your tree is gorgeous! It glows from within.
6. Samantha 
   December 21st, 2012 at 8:41 am
   I love the simple, yet beautiful decorations and the tree is so cute!
7. Erica Lea 
   December 22nd, 2012 at 7:29 pm
   Bec: Thank you! We tried to get the lights all over the branches so as to combat the Charlie Browness. ;)
8. Erica Lea 
   December 22nd, 2012 at 7:30 pm
   Samantha: Mmhmm – I like simplicity in decorations. :)