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Safari Baby Shower + 34 Week Bumpdate

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What a fantastic weekend it was! Yesterday, my family organized the most amazing baby shower for baby Kruse, and we received a plethora of gifts. We are incredibly grateful for all the best baby products from 123 baby box and other providers that we were showered with. With the shower now over, it seems like time will pass even more quickly!

Giraffes are my absolute favorite animal, so I went with a safari themed baby shower. Thanks to Pinterest, I was able to find some really cute safari food ideas. The snake sandwich turned out awesome, and my mom made all the animal cookies. She is seriously the best baker around. If you are local and are looking to have something made, she is the one to ask 😉

Below are some of the items I received at the baby shower yesterday:

 

It’s been awhile since I have given you all a bump update so I thought I would share with you how things have been going.

How far along: 34 weeks!

Weight Gain: So far I have only gained 18 pounds, but I have an apt today so we will see where I am at, after eating all those cookies at the baby shower yesterday.

Movement: He has been moving around so much (he’s actually moving around as I type) Most of the movement happens when I am sitting or lying down in bed.

Belly Button: I have an innie belly button so it’s not that noticeable through my clothing.

Size: According to my app (babycenter) he is a big as a cantaloupe, weighing about 4 3/4 pounds and measuring 18 inches long.

How I’m feeling: 

  • This semester has definitely been the hardest thus far. My back is killing be while I am on my feet working or if I am out shopping all day.
  • It’s getting harder to switch sides when I am sleeping at night.
  • Getting up to go to the bathroom 1-3 times at night is no fun. I have tried different types of drain snakes to unclog the toilet when it’s having problems.
  • I have been napping a lot in the afternoon even after a couple hours of just waking up for the day.

Cravings: Lately I haven’t been having any appetite for any dinner. When I am craving food, it’s usually oranges, applesauce, PBJ’s, carrots, and anything chocolate.

Nursery: Not quite finished yet. Still have to get a chair, and hang up some more wall decor. Can’t wait to share it with ya’ll when its finished!

Thanks so much for reading and have a great day! xx

 

 

 

 

 

 





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  1. Victoria Schneider says

    This is so adorable! Loved all the food shaped life safari animals. Those are interesting cravings too! You are lucky you are craving fruit and not chocolate like me! ahah
    victoria | http://www.thesoutherntrunk.com

    • amanda.glandorf94@gmail.com says

      Thanks Victoria! I am still eating a lot of chocolate though.

  4. April says

    Your baby shower looks so adorable! What a cute safari theme. That snake sandwich is so creative! You look positively glowing too.

  5. Vayanna Kruse says

    You are so beautiful Amanda and you are going to be a wonderful mother! I can’t wait to be the auntie to your beautiful baby boy? God bless and protect your growing family ?

    • amanda.glandorf94@gmail.com says

      Thanks Kristi! It was a good day! The wipe warmer is such a good idea.

    • amanda.glandorf94@gmail.com says

      Thanks Elle! The mom’s did a good job on the food.

  9. Kelssey Layton says

    Looks like such a cute shower!! I never made it to 34 weeks {I had mine at 33!} but you look amazing!!

  11. Tami Qualls says

    Oh what a cute baby shower theme. I especially love the snake sandwiches (and I do not like snakes of any kind normally)!

    • amanda.glandorf94@gmail.com says

      Thanks Tami! I am not a fan of snakes either, but I had to have a snake sandwich for the shower.

    • amanda.glandorf94@gmail.com says

      Thanks Bella! He will be here before we know it. The cookies were so good!

  15. Cait Weingartner says

    It looks like you had an amazing baby shower! I love the unique “Jungle Theme”, and all the fun details that were used for the food and decorations. Best of luck to you!c

    • amanda.glandorf94@gmail.com says

      Thanks Morgan! The elephant wicker basket also comes in a few other colors!

  21. Sandy a la Mode says

    Oh my goodness what an absolutely adorable baby shower! You look beautiful, I love your dress! The safari theme was SO cute and the food looks adorable!

    • amanda.glandorf94@gmail.com says

      Thank you so much Sandy! Everything turned out perfect!

  24. adriana says

    Your shower looks SO cute!!! Everything came out great – I love your dress and I looove the way the food came out – so safari and so perfect! Congrats mama!

    • amanda.glandorf94@gmail.com says

      Thank you so much Dannie! My family put a lot of work into this shower.