Fall Around Here

October starts my favorite time of year. The cooler weather starts, naps seem to be longer and who can resist a nap with the windows open, am I right? For some reason I feel like people are more laid back this time of year, the Holidays are fast approaching and the year is almost though.

If you follow along on Instagram @themagnoliamom you seen my post on "Pure Joy" a photo of Matthew completely in the moment, loving the fresh air and the bright colors of the Pumpkin Patch, running around and just enjoying life. I love this time of year, I don't love being a 100 weeks pregnant! Yes, this baby is snug in mama's belly and doesn't seem  to have any urge to come out any time soon!

 We have been walking our neighborhood, trying to walk this baby out! No luck yet.

 We had so much fun at our Church Pumpkin Patch last weekend! His face says it all, It's the simple things like an orange snow cone!

Trying to get him to stay still for more than two seconds with all the fun going on was quit a task, I did mange to snap a couple of photos of my last few days being pregnant with this baby! If you are currently pregnant or have had been in your last few weeks you know what I am talking about when I say leggings and flats are my best friend right now!

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Mother Hood Is My Muse Shirt, Black Flats TIEKS, Spiderman shoes he wouldn't leave the store without (priceless ;)  )

What's In my Hospital Bag!

Well here I am ready to POP and I am finally packed and ready to go! The procrastination is part waiting for some of the items to arrive and part chasing after a 2.5 yr old wild man! I was packed and ready to go with him at 36 weeks (things change when you have a little person who "needs" you every time you close the door to do something.

 With that being said, here is what I packed in my Hospital Bag for baby #2!

 

  For Mama:

• Nursing Friendly Pajamas (2 pairs) I'm bringing nursing tanks and comfortable pj pants to be as at home as possible! 
  

• Hygiene I'm bringing Make-up, travel size shampoo/conditioner, body wash, Hair tie, Toothbrush and toothpaste, hairdryer. 

• Going Home Outfit Comfort is key for me! I'm bringing my Mother Hood Is My Muse Tee and Nursing Leggings by Blanqi  and I know I will basically be living in these leggings for the next 6 weeks of recovery time.

 

• Shrinkx Belly® Bamboo Charcoal c/o UpSpring
  I’m planning on wearing this immediately after delivery as it’s supposed to help shrink your uterus and eliminate excess fluid! The charcoal will help increase blood flow and speed healing in addition to shrinking swelling, yes!      

 

 

• Cozy Socks for during Labor I'm bringing a pair of cozy socks with rubber grips on the bottom in case I have to get up and walk around during labor.

• The Birth Gown c/o Della B. Mine is the Pink Harper, I am bringing this beautiful gown as it will definitely make me feel much nicer than wearing the very worn out gowns provided by the hospital, this gown has hidden features like the hidden front zipper that will make skin to skin and nursing a breeze after delivery. The material is so soft and light it will be so comfortable during labor, there are many different colors and styles to chose from.

 

For Baby:

• Diapers Honest Co  I know the hospital will have these but we love honest diapers especially for newborn skin as it is so sensitive! 

• Swaddle and Hat set c/o Milkmaid Goods I am bringing this as a result of missing out on a truly "Newborn" Hospital photo with Matthew, you don't realize how much baby changes in the first 24 hours until its to late and I would love to get hospital photos this time around in a cute swaddle.  

 

• Going Home Outfit/ Blanket I'm bringing footed pajamas because I want baby to be comfortable, I am also bringing a super cozy soft blanket for the ride home.

• New Classic Collection Mocs c/o Freshly Picked How perfect are these Classic Birch Moccasins from the new classic collection at Freshly Picked ! I have to bring these along to start photographing memories made in his new Moc's!                           
  
  

  Don't forget to tell dad to be too pack his overnight bag and have it ready as well, this is comfortable shorts and a tee shirt, toothbrush, sandals, extra pillow and going home outfit for my husband ! 





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Goodbye Summer, HELLO FALL!

Goodbye Summer, HELLO FALL!!

Oh how I've been waiting for you, this summer has been nothing short of amazing! Let's be real though I am very pregnant and SO ready for cooler weather, it still may be a couple weeks until us Floridian's see the temp's drop and this point the hope is good enough for me.

Fall brings weather, pumpkins and a new baby! We are so excited to meet our new addition and have some really fun things planned for the next few months. Since the official start to fall is tomorrow it gives me an excuse to light my new fall scented candle and get start shopping some of my fall favorites I've been hoarding on my wishlist's.

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Easter & A New Baby !!!

I've gotten quite a few emails lately about our Instagram slowing down and now that we have announced the big news, I hope you all understand :) we  had such an amazing time celebrating Easter this year and we got some exciting news for our family, we are having a new Baby this Fall and we couldn't be happier! I have felt under the weather the past few weeks and plan to take it easy until I start to feel better in my second trimester. 

How adorable is this "B" is for Bunny sign from my friend Melissa over at MyTRUSTEDTreasures  it added such a special touch to our fireplace mantel this Easter!