Babymoonin' in Aspen

A few weeks ago Case and I set off for a weekend in Aspen, CO for our babymoon.  We both wanted to go somewhere we hadn't been and I wanted to make sure it had cooler temperatures and a good spa.  Aspen could not have been a better choice!!!  The town is beautiful and if you haven't been, I highly recommend taking a trip.

We ended up getting our flights for super cheap (more on that later) so we splurged on the hotel and stayed at the St. Regis.  The hotel was absolutely amazing.  Everyone there was so friendly and our room was awesome.

The first day we got there we decided to go ahead and go grab some lunch and walk around and explore the city.  The weather was perfect in the low 70's and a much needed break from the Texas heat that we have had this summer.  The trees were all changing colors and the views were breathtaking.

St. Regis Hotel

Walking around the town

Amazing marble bathroom

Definitely used this tub a time or two

Welcome treats

More of downtown

Exploring on Day 1

On Sunday, I had a spa appointment scheduled so we got up early and went and grabbed breakfast before I headed off to the spa.  I had an hour and a half prenatal massage planned and it was worth every penny.  They had a special pillow to lay on and was the most relaxing massage I may have ever had!  We also had dinner reservations that night for one of the steakhouses, so after the spa, I took a nap and then we headed out to dinner.

Spa Day!

View from the courtyard at the St. Regis

Off to Dinner

Turndown service

The St. Regis had a "Lexus Test Drive" program where you could basically take a Lexus for up to 4 hours.  The following morning we decided to take advantage of this and drive up into the mountains to see the "Maroon Bells" which is supposed to be one of the most scenic places in Colorado.  On the way up, a storm rolled in and it started sleeting on us, but then the clouds broke off and it was gorgeous.  We kept the car for about 3 hours and drove all around the mountains.  It was such a nice start to the day.  We took it easy the rest of the day and called it an early night.

At the Maroon Bells

The water was gorgeous

Our hot little ride

Love this guy!

Such beautiful trees

Bear warning in town

We left on Tuesday to head back, however when we got to the airport, our flight was delayed.  Then it got delayed again, and again before it was finally cancelled.  The Aspen airport is TINY and is between two mountain ranges, and apparently the wind was too high to land and take off.  The following day they were supposed to get snow, and considering all of the flights on Tuesday were cancelled, we didn't want to take our changes of not making it out, so we decided to rent a car and drive to Denver where we were re-booked on a flight for the following morning.  It is a 4 hour drive from Aspen to Denver but it was a pretty drive.

Waiting in the airport

Aspen airport (in its entirety) 

 Side note: 2 years ago Casey and I had visited Breckenridge, CO and there is a pizza place there called Northside Pizza.  They had these wings that were smoky peach flavor and I have heard about how delicious these wings are since that trip!  Case had DREAMED about these wings.  So we decided to make a pit stop through Breckenridge so Casey could be reunited with these holy wings.  (He later admitted they weren't quite as good as he had remembered.  HA!)

Casey and his smoky peach wings

We got to Denver and found a hotel and went straight to bed.  We had to wake up at 4 this next morning to catch our flight back to Austin.

We had the best time!!.  We were talking about it while we were there and we hadn't been on a vacation with just the two of us since our honeymoon.  I am so lucky to get to do life with this amazing guy and we can't wait to bring our little bundle of joy into the world.  There is no doubt in my mind that he will be the best daddy around!

28 Weeks!!

Wow!  It is hard for me to believe I am already 7 months pregnant.  Lately, the time has flown by.  We have had an exciting couple of weeks in baby Satterfield land!!!

First up, a nursery update.  I had ordered a dresser from pottery barn and when it came in, I didn't like it.  Our crib color is "Simply White" and I didn't realize when I ordered the dresser, that I ordered one that is "VINTAGE simply white".  When the delivery guys got it all set up, it looked yellow next to the crib.  I called Pottery Barn and they were extremely helpful on getting it exchanged for the original dresser that matches our crib.  It should be delivered tomorrow and I am excited to see how it looks in there.

The "yellow" dresser that is going back

Last weekend, Casey went to the deer lease and my mom came up and helped me in the nursery.  We got so much done!!  We got all the bedding and clothes washed and put up.  We unpacked gifts from our Rockdale shower, and hung the curtains.  We still need to move some stuff around once the new dresser comes in, but it was a good start on getting things organized.  Our glider should be delivered in November, so this may change the layout of the room.  We will need to wait and see how big it is.  Casey started working on the book shelves this week and they are looking AWESOME!  The other big things we have left to get are a rug and a ceiling fan.  Plus, decorate the walls.  I am having the hardest time figuring out how to decorate in there and keep everything looking gender neutral.

Crib with bedding

Curtains (please excuse the other mess)

As I mentioned above, a few weeks ago we had our Rockdale shower and it was so much fun.  My parent's friends did an amazing job.  I on the other hand, did terrible at taking pictures!  My Austin shower is next weekend and I promise to do better!  We are so blessed with great friends and family.  And Baby Satterfield is already spoiled rotten.

Love these girls!

Mom, Genella, and Leslie

Case and his dad

Jill and her girls

Proud Grandma

Amazing hand painted growth chart from Sydney

Opening Gifts

Speaking of the little nugget, we got to see him/her this week!!!  We went and had our 4D ultrasound done and this was by far my favorite ultrasound.  And yall--I am carrying a little Casey.  I think the baby resembles him so much!  It was amazing to see the baby moving around.  It had its foot up by its head the entire time which got in the way for some of the pictures.  It also was lounged out in there with its hands behind its head.  And of course, as a biased mother, I think its the prettiest baby ever!  I also had my glucose screening test this past month and passed it!  So glad I only have to do it once because it was NOT fun!

Precious little baby

Month 7 update....

How far along? 28 weeks

Maternity clothes? Yes!  Trying to find every excuse possible to wear my maternity leggings

Stretch marks? Unfortunately, yes.  And my legs have gotten most of them.  Going to have to look into laser removal haha

Sleep: I can say that up to this point, I have been super lucky in the sleep department.  Just this week I have started waking up multiple times a night having to go to the bathroom, with heartburn, or just burning up and sweating.  It is quite luxurious 

Best moment this month: Our Rockdale shower and our babymoon to Aspen (will recap on another post)

Movement: Yes!  The baby has become so much more active the past month.  I swear sometimes it is dancing in my belly or doing flips.  I love feeling the movement

Food cravings: Had a new one pop up this last month--cinnamon toast!  I forgot how much I loved it!  Still could eat pizza everyday as well

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not at the moment.  Sometimes when I drink water too fast, I feel like its going to come back up, but that more than likely has to do with not as much room in my tummy

Missing anything: More than one cup of coffee a day!  With the lack of sleep this week, I could really use a strong espresso drink

Have you started to show yet: Yes!  I feel like this month the belly has really gotten large

Gender prediction: I still think it is a baby boy.  Casey is still dead set on a girl

Labor Signs: Started having a few random braxton hicks but nothing to be concerned about

Wedding rings on or off? Still depending on the day with this one.  Some days I can wear them, some days there is no way they are going on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Yikes.  This is also one that depends on the day.  I am trying really hard to be happy.....doesnt always happen

Looking forward to: Austin baby shower next weekend and COOLER WEATHER!  I'm over the heat

24 Weeks!!

Well, we are 6 months in (plus a week)!  I cannot believe how fast it has gone.  We got the nursery crown molding project complete and Casey got the crib set up!  It is all starting to look so good.  We finally went and bought a dresser as well and that will be delivered this Friday.

I have started having heartburn nearly every day.  The old wives tale is that if you have heartburn, you will have a hairy baby.  I am praying this kid doesn't come out with a coat of fur.  We went to New York this past weekend and after all the walking and air travel, I was swelling pretty bad.  It seems to have gotten better though since we have been home.

At this point in my pregnancy, I have started counting down the weeks I have left, rather than how far along I am and that is crazy to me.  Baby will be here before we know it!

Month 6 update....

How far along? 24 weeks

Maternity clothes? Absolutely

Stretch marks? Ugh, yes

Sleep: I think I could sleep all day every day.  Besides the frequent bathroom trips in the middle of the night, I havent had much trouble

Best moment this month: Finishing up the painting in the nursery and getting the dresser purchased!

Movement: Yes!  One of my favorite parts of pregnancy!  This baby is becoming more active every single day

Food cravings: Oh gosh.....junk food.  Pizza, Ice Cream, French Toast....

Anything making you queasy or sick: I have had a little stomach bug the past couple of days so I haven't felt like eating too much.  Also, sometimes Asian food sounds good, and sometimes I can't think about even beginning to eat it

Missing anything: WINE!  

Have you started to show yet: Oh yeah!  And getting bigger every day!

Gender prediction: My money is still on a boy

Labor Signs: None--way too early

Wedding rings on or off? Ehhhh, depends on the day.  It is still over 90 here in Texas, so I think the heat is making me swell.  Also, if I am on my feet alot I start swelling

Happy or Moody most of the time: Haha I would say this is about 75% Happy, 25% Moody.  I have definitely had some days where my emotions take over

Looking forward to: Our babymoon to Aspen in 2 weeks!  And our baby showers are coming up!

20 weeks!

 HALF WAY DONE!!!  I can't believe I am already half way through this pregnancy!  It has flown by and gone so slow at the same time.  I think I am more anxious  because we are not finding out the gender.  We have started doing more work on the nursery so I am excited to get all of that set up!!  The room is officially painted and Casey will start working on the crown molding next.

Also, we finally picked out a crib!!! We bought it last Saturday and it was delivered on Tuesday.  I am so ready to get it set up, but we figured we would wait until the crown molding project is complete.  The only big things left to buy is the dresser/changing table, curtains, and a ceiling fan.  I also need to figure out how I am going to decorate the bathroom since it is attached to the bedroom.  And after researching for what seems like a month, I have finally decided on a car seat and stroller.  I have watched more crash test videos than I would care to admit!  Haha!  We decided we are going to go with the Nuna Pipa for the car seat and the Nuna Tavo for the stroller.

The crib (we will go with solid white bedding)

Nuna Pipa Carseat (with load leg in the base to help with rebound in case of a collision)

Nuna Tavo Stroller

Another super exciting thing that happened over the weekend was that Casey felt the baby move!  It was such a special moment.  I have been feeling movement for a couple of weeks now, but it was so awesome for him to finally feel the movement as well!

We had our anatomy scan last week where they go in and look at every single part of the baby to make sure everything is functioning properly.  Everything looked great!!!  It was so neat to see the heart pumping, and the different parts of the brain.  Baby has 10 fingers and 10 toes and looks healthy as can be!

Profile of  Baby Satt

Here is my month 5 update:

How far along? 20 weeks

Maternity clothes? Yes, definitely am needing them at this point

Stretch marks? Yes :(

Sleep: I had a couple of nights this week where I either had trouble falling asleep or couldn't go back to sleep after getting up to go to the bathroom.  I am also battling a cold right now so that could have something to do with it

Best moment this month: Casey feeling the baby move!

Have you told family and friends: Yes everyone is aware

Movement: Yep!!!  Feeling this little nugget every day!

Food cravings: Still could eat pizza everyday.  Annnnnnd let's go ahead and add ice cream to the "list of things I could eat every day"

Anything making you queasy or sick: Still am turned off by chunks of chicken

Missing anything: Nope, nothing that I can think of

Have you started to show yet: Yep, belly has definitely popped 

Gender prediction: I am still thinking it is a boy.  Case is still leaning toward girl  

Labor Signs: None--way too early

Wedding rings on or off? On!  Have had one time where I was at an outside concert where I had to take them off cause my fingers were swelling too bad

Happy or Moody most of the time: I would say I am Happy :)

Looking forward to: Cooler weather!  I am over the heat and humidity

Happy 45th Birthday, L.R.!

Today would have been my brother's 45th birthday.  For those of you that don't know, he passed away in a car wreck in 2006.  On days like the anniversary of his death and his birthday, I tend to reminisce about him more than normal.  He was such an amazing older brother.

Him and I were 15 years apart and he moved out of the house when I was 3.  Most people would think of this as problematic, but I always looked up to him so much.  He definitely had his issues, but he never once made me feel as though I was a burden.  He loved me so fiercely and would do anything in the world for me.  Now that I am pregnant with my own child, it breaks my heart that he will never get to be the amazing uncle that I know he would have been.

Cheers to you big brother!  Hope you are listening to Willie Nelson, eating pound cake and blue bell, and enjoying a cold Budweiser!  Miss you more than you will ever know!

16 Weeks

I have decided that this time around, I will do my bump updates once a month.  Yes, that is probably being lazy, but considering I am 4 months along now and barely showing, it will be fun to see how much I grow each month.

Case and I have been busy trying to figure out how to decorate the nursery.  Since we are not finding out the sex of the baby, this has been a little difficult.  We have decided to just decorate the nursery in grays and white with pops of aqua/mint.  After the baby comes, if it is a boy we thought we could add some navy in and if it is a girl, add some pink in.  And let me just say, I could NEVER be an interior designer.  The first step of the nursery was picking out a pain color.  I bought several samples and finally decided on a color called Seagull Gray by Valspar (4th color from the left).

Just a few paint samples to choose from

Case went and bought all the paint and got one wall painting on a random Sunday and after that wall was painted, I didn't like it.  The color looked way too blue for what I had envisioned.  I didn't know if I was seeing things, or if it really was blue.  There isn't much natural light in the nursery.  After a week of going in and out of the room I decided I wanted to change the paint color.  I was afraid Casey was going to kill me!  Ha!  Luckily he was a good sport and off we went to buy another gray.  This time I went with Repose Gray by Sherwin Williams and I am much happier with the color.  It looks a little darker than what I had pictured, but I think I will be able to brighten the room up with white furniture.

My job was taping off the room

New color-Repose Gray

Not thrilled at all about having to start over

The new color after the room had been "cut in"

Another thing I have been stressed about is the bedding.  I originally thought that I wanted this gray bedding at Restoration Hardware.  We went to Houston to look at said bedding, and I didn't like it.  Don't get me wrong, it was gorgeous however, I think it would be too much gray in the room.  I think I have decided to go with a white bumper and white crib skirt with a patterned sheet (call me crazy).  I figured if it gets dirty, I can just throw it in the washer with a little bleach.  My cousin got a white iron crib for her nursery that she is currently decorating and I fell in love with it.  Casey isn't completely sold on the iron crib idea though.

As far as names are concerned, we haven't gotten far.  We have a long list of names but haven't really narrowed it down any.  We did decide that once we chose a name, we were not going to announce it until the baby is born.  I have heard too many nightmare stories of how everyone will give you their opinions on the name you picked out prior to the baby coming, but after the baby is born and you announce the name, people are a lot less vocal.  With my emotions running as wild as they are right now, I can't handle someone telling me the name I chose is ugly. Ha!

Here is my month 4 update:

How far along? 16 weeks

Maternity clothes? Had to go get some new work pants.  They are not technically maternity, but I bought a much larger size that I normally wear

Stretch marks? Unfortunately, they have begun

Sleep: No problems at all.  I got a pregnancy pillow and I think I am in love with that thing

Best moment this week: I think I felt the baby move!!!  Not entirely sure....

Have you told family and friends: Yes!  We announced it on Social Media over July 4th weekend

Facebook/Instagram announcement

Movement: I may have possibly felt something this weekend.  Not sure

Food cravings: Pizza. I could eat pizza every meal.  And Strawberry Lemonade

Anything making you queasy or sick: Sometimes I have a hard time with meat

Missing anything: Not really.  Sometimes I miss being able to have a drink, but not too often

Have you started to show yet: Yes, just now starting

Gender prediction: I have a gut feeling that we are having a boy.  But Casey is thinking its a girl.  

Labor Signs: None--way too early

Wedding rings on or off? On.  Getting tight though.  Don't know if this is from the 100 degree heat or pregnancy swelling

Happy or Moody most of the time: Umm this may be a better question for my husband.  I tend to think I am happy most of the time.  Besides the emotional breakdown last Monday haha

Looking forward to: Hearing the heartbeat at my appointment next week