This bumpdate gives you a glimpse into my third trimester thoughts as well as a peak at one of my favorite maternity outfits.

I find myself loving each new stage of Brody's growth more and more. From the baby milestones, to learning to walk, to talking, and now his flourishing imagination—time just keeps getting sweeter.

Check out the fun we had setting up an imaginary scooter racetrack with Radio Flyer this Summer!

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My favorite thing about the 3rd trimester? Nesting. That almost unheard of energy for organizing, cleaning, and simplifying our life and home before baby arrives. I may not have the energy to stroll through Target at the moment or chase Brody at the park, but clean out the pantry? Plan ahead for the next few months? Or finally put away the laundry from the past season? Sign me up! 

Our little girl’s nursery may still look like the inside of a storage unit, but her space for the first few months of her life is ready! We have spent the past couple of weeks prepping our bedroom to welcome a newborn once again. It is starting to feel real that she will be here sometime in the next month or so—although at this point, I might be okay if she decides to arrive late like her brother.

Here are 5 ways we are prepping our bedroom for co-sleeping with our newborn. 

I promise, I’m done. After these homemade baby food recipes and five day meal plan – you won’t hear another peep from me about iron. Why it matters. Or how to best boost your baby’s absorption of this uber important brain-building mineral. At least, not for a few hours…

Iron and its buddy zinc aren’t the only nutrients for baby that I obsessed over. There’s also vitamin D and long-chain omega 3 fats. If you want to get real, part of my obsession has to do with the fear that many mamas have around giving their babies meat.

Like, how do you even cook it?

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When it comes to baby and toddler gear, it seems like I am constantly sorting through Brody’s closet and clothing trying to condense. With baby #2 due next month, I have been on a rampage clearing out the gear Brody has outgrown. Our little closet renovation last month revealed quite a bit of it.

The nursery plans for our little girl may still only exist on Pinterest boards and long to-do lists, but last week we made a bit of progress by prepping her closet for her arrival. Let’s be honest, the closet is the only thing that really matters, right?

Summer is officially upon us and one of my favorite shopping weekends is here! As usual, I've scoured for hours to find you the best deals and sales on the cutest baby and kids gear. I am so excited to be sharing my picks with you and details on what I scooped up for Brody and our little Summer baby.

Potty training. These two words evoked fear in my mind. I envisioned tantrums, major messes, and stressful days ahead when we decided to venture into the world of potty training a few weeks before Brody turned 2. Much to my surprise, the whole process was smooth, un-stressful, quick, and dare I even say fun for Brody?

The weeks of this pregnancy are flying by. With the third trimester’s arrival, we are starting to get into baby mode around here. From the car seat, to the nursery, to prepping big brother for his new role, we are getting excited for baby #2’s arrival!

Today I thought it would be fun to share how our baby prepping has been coming along. It sure has been different this time around.

Happy weekend, sweet mommas! We ventured out to Schnepf Farms for their annual Peach Festival this morning. This is Brody's 3rd year going and it has been so fun to see how he has changed over the years (look at how tiny he was last year). The peach festival has become my favorite Mother's Day weekend tradition.

A visit to the peach festival isn't complete without a huge, homemade peach cinnamon roll and a juicy peach fresh off of the tree. I am excited to have two little ones with us next Spring when we return for peach picking.

Pregnancy, oh pregnancy. From sleep to nutrition, vitamins to hormones, pregnancy changes our needs in so many ways. Today I am sharing 3 things you should consider increasing during pregnancy.