To all my fabulous readers–I’m calling in a favor: My friend Beth’s blog Unskinny Boppy is a finalist for The Bump’s Mommy Blog Awards and she needs your help. She’s currently neck and neck with another finalist for the win, and your votes could put her in the lead! Please go to THIS LINK and
Pregnancy: Week 28
October 12-18 This week is the start of my third trimester–we’re in the home-stretch now! The final trimester! (Not counting that dreaded “4th trimester” of course, when I try to lose all the baby weight I’ve gained, all while breastfeeding, burping, and diaper changing non-stop–on zero sleep. But I digress…) The big baby developmental news
25 Week Baby Bump
Remember my girls weekend getaway to Alabama last month? We were blessed to have some pretty fantastic photographers in our group. At our last get-together I took over 300 pictures in just the short weekend we were together. But for this one I took zero. That’s right, not a single picture–something completely unprecedented in G&D
DIY Flower Pin
With how chilly it’s been here lately, it’s hard to believe that just a couple of weeks ago I was going sleeveless, but here’s what I wore to work on my 30th birthday. I’ve been enjoying accessorizing my bump with graphic tees and belts, but on this day I decided it needed a nice big
Reunited and It Feels So Good
Hello Starbucks, my love. I have returned. Fall has arrived and I just cannot stay away from your delicious, steamy, pumpkin spice lattes. I told you I’d be back after we temporarily parted ways last spring, and I meant it. Thank you for waiting for me, Starbucks. Thank you! Wait. What’s wrong? What are you
Pregnancy: Week 27
October 5-11 Week 27–the last week of my second trimester! Baby G&D moves to a new growth chart this week. Her measurements are now based on length from head to toe (versus crown to rump) and she is now approximately 15 inches long (and just over 2 pounds). Here’s an interesting fact–she has more taste
Spicy Pretzels
Looking for that perfect game day snack? I’ve got your answer right here! This spicy pretzel recipe–compliments of my friend Kadi–is super easy to make and tastes delicious! I imagine they’re even better with a nice cold beer, although it will be another three months or so before I’m able to test that theory–but feel

