Weeks 16 and 17: Embracing the Bump!

Since I missed last week's update, here's a look at the last 2 weeks.  I can no longer hide the bump.  My pants are getting tighter every day and I know it won't be long before I'll have to try the rubber band trick.  I need to find some long shirts or a band for my pants if I do that.

I started a new job on Monday, and the only unfortunate part is that I have to wear business casual Monday through Thursday (I could wear jeans everyday at my prior job) and almost none of my dress pants fit anymore!  They have a lot less stretch than jeans. :-/  So the plan is to wear dresses until I figure out this rubber band thing with my dress pants.  I'm really excited about my new job other than that though!  I now have my own office and only have to work half days on Fridays!  Woohoo!

In other pregnancy news, I now have to deal with going to the bathroom more often!  I didn't notice much of a difference until last week.  I've been having to get up during the night which really stinks and makes me feel more tired in the morning.  Also, it's not too often, but every once in awhile I will feel like I have to go literally 2 minutes after I went.  Sorry if that is TMI, hehe. #pregnancyproblems

In better news, I have much more energy and have been more consistent with working out.  My skin is looking a thousand times better than it did just a few weeks ago too, which makes me very happy.  

The baby is supposed to double in size in the next few weeks, so I'm a little nervous about how that's going to go!  I'll be lathering up my stomach in lotion and shea butter and cocoa butter to do my best to prevent stretch marks!  Haha.  :)

Past Pregnancy Posts:
Week 15
Pregnancy Announcement and Weeks 11-14

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Blue Polka Dots

Hello friends!  I hope you all had a great weekend and had fun celebrating the 4th of July!  It was fun getting together with family and shooting off fireworks.  The long weekend was really nice for getting things done around the house and relaxing too!

I recently scored these awesome pants from Banana Republic for only $20!  They were on sale with an extra 40% off.  It wasn't over the past weekend, although I heard there were some awesome sales.  Unfortunately I did not take advantage of any of the great 4th of July deals ~ did any of you?

What I'm Wearing
Top ~ NY & Co, similar
Vest ~ Express, similar
Pants ~ Banana Republic
Shoes ~ Bibi Lou, similar, budget friendly option here
Clutch ~ Express, cute option for under $20
Bracelets ~ Groopdealz and Gap, similar here
Earrings ~ Kate Spade, very similar
Necklace ~ ??, similar

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Plaid + Pearls

Happy 2014!  I hope that everyone's new year is off to a great start so far!

Wearing a plaid shirt under a sweater it one of my new favorite outfit combos.  I don't have many plaid button ups ~ that's something on my wish list for 2014.

What I'm Wearing
Plaid shirt ~ Banana Republic
Sweater ~ The Limited (old), similar style, another option
Jeans ~ WHBM
Shoes ~ Target
Necklace ~ Banana Republic (similar option here and here, this one is really fun)
Bracelet ~ The Limited
Purse ~ Kate Spade (old)