maternity photo session

my cousins wife val {who did our engagements and wedding photos} from valory jean photography came over this morning and took these amazing photos for me. i had the hardest time choosing which to post on here. so i apologize for the overwhelming amount of photos you are about to scroll through. i am so in love. i can't believe how amazing these are. 

as much as i am so done being pregnant, i think i may miss this basketball belly of mine. i will cherish these photos forever. what a way to remember being this pregnant with my precious babies.....

now, hurry up babies!! 

xoxo

the weekly bump

10 weeks//11 weeks 

12 weeks//13 weeks 

14 weeks//15 weeks

16 weeks//17 weeks 

18 weeks//19 weeks 

20 weeks//21 weeks 

22 weeks//23 weeks

24 weeks/25 weeks 

26 weeks//27 weeks 

28 weeks//that's it for now!

i thought it would be fun to share with you the weekly bump photos. i post these on facebook weekly and sometimes on instagram but, haven't on here. can't believe it's already been 28 weeks. hopefully they stay in til 36 weeks! crazy to see them all together and how much i have grown. i love it! 

happy friday, loves! 

xoxo

my pregnancy favorites...

1. up&up prenatal vitamins-i've found these to be the best on my stomach. of course, every woman is different. i have been taking these for almost over 2 years. i've heard the gummi vitamins are good too, haven't tried them though. you can find them at your local target!

2. pregnancy pillow-i highly suggest investing in one of these. mine is from walmart.com. i know there are fancy fancy ones that cost like a $100 but, i didn't think i needed to fork out that kind of dough. you can find the one i have here. i love it and it makes all the difference in your sleep. it's sold out but they have other options too.

3. maternity shirts-i love the h&m ones and the ones from motherhood maternity. so comfy and make you look pregnant not fat. i've tried my normal shirts and i just look chunky. so i stick to the shirts with side ruching. 

4. cardigans-throw one over any shirt and ta da your outfit is that much better, plus your stil comfy. i love the boyfriend ones from target because, they are a longer. you can see them here. 

5. water-your doctor has probably already told you drink that water. i have prided myself in this. i think i am pretty good at drinking tons of water daily. so, don't forget drink your water! i drink about 8 glasses a day, sometimes more!

6. i'm expecting app-i have several apps on my phone and this one is by far my favorite for info. i love the layout of the app and i love how easy it is to use. other faves include-baby bump and pregnancy companion. look them up in the app store or google play! 

7. french fries- oh my goodness i crave these on a daily basis. so darn good. i have been know to text the husband before he gets home to pick me up some. he's so good to his babies mama. trust me, i don't eat them as much as i wish i did. ha. but, thats a good thing. what was your biggest craving?

8. old navy maternity leggings-things babies are amazing. they aren't see through and are oh so comfy. i personally love the under the belly ones but, they have full panel as well. i may need those towards the end of the pregnancy...we will see. see them here. 

9. aveeno lotion- i have sensitive skin and usually can only use this for my hands and usch when i got preggers i tried to use the palmers cocoa butter for my belly....well, i broke out in a rash all over my belly. i talked to my doctor and she told me: it's not necessarily the lotion you use but, the motion of rubbing that helps with stretch marks. i was surprised too. i rub this on my belly & the girls {wink wink} 2-3 times a day. usually just 2. after my shower and before bed. so far, no stretch marks on the belly but, im not holding my breath on that one. im sure they are going to pop up!  

10. nearly naked foundation + falsies mascara- on days when i don't feel so great these help me look less like a zombie and more like a human. add some bronzer, powder, eyeliner, lip balm and you pretty much have my make up routine these days. im pretty simple when it comes to makeup. haha. 

there you have some things that i have been loving this pregnancy so far. i thought it would be fun to share with you fellow preggos and you future preggos my faves. everyone is different and i love to see other lists that bloggers have put together. if you have put together something like this please send the link over!

happy weekend!
xoxo

bumpate {14 weeks}

thats like the worst picture. i look so tired! haha. sorry and the quality sucks. apologies!

HOW FAR ALONG:  in this picture 14 weeks 2 days with twins

MATERNITY CLOTHES:  i can still wear most pants with a rubber band but, their not too comfy for very long. i will be needing a belly band, like stat. shirt wise i like my maternity ones better on. they look better, instead of making look chubby i look pregnant in them which is good. the on in this pic is not a maternity shirt actually! 

WEIGHT GAIN/LOSS: still haven't gained anything. which means wens my doctor will probably get mad at me again. im trying to eat and eat. so we will see. hopefully i have gained atleast something. fingers crossed. that is hopefully the last time i say that about gaining weight. haha

BEST THING THIS WEEK: hitting 2nd trimester, woohoo!!!! :) 

GENDER: not sure yet. few more weeks. still hoping for one of each but, starting to think its 2 boys. we will see! dan is hoping for one of each too! 

MOVEMENTS: sometimes i think i can feel little flutters but only when i lay completely still. my mother in law says it could be possible but idk. maybe its just gas. haha!

FOOD CRAVINGS/AVERSIONS: french fries and anything bad for you. oh cucumbers, tomatoes and grapes those are good for you! 

WHAT I MISS: sleeping a whole night without 2-3 pee breaks. 

SLEEP: night sleeping is still hit or miss. i catch myself sleeping in weird positions which isnt very fun the next day. since hitting the 2nd trimester i take less naps but still am tired. just not as tired. 

WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO: the babies being here, so we can snuggle them and love them. i also really really cannot wait to know what they are.  so the shopping can begin! {aka spoiling!}

at times it feels like the pregnancy is going slow but, others feels fast. i know before we know it, they will be here. which is so exciting. i think dan is the most excited. the other day we went swimming and dan said "i wish the babies were here, so i can take them swimming!" or he will say "when the babies are here im gonna teach them this..." he loves them so much already! 

he will be the best dad, i just know it. these babies are so lucky they get him for a daddy! let's see anything else new? not really. been missing my momma these days. wish she was closer so, she could see the bump grow in person. hopefully she comes to visit soon. {psssttt.....momma come in september, please!!} 

i hope you all had a wonderful weekend. come back this week to see some photos from lately! 
xoxo

what we've been up to

+ watching my belly grow already. it amazes me that there are two babies in there. truly a blessing that i dont take for granted.

+ lots of reading and tv watching going on. not because i am lazy but because i am so exhausted all the time. like no joke exhausted!

+ i havent cooked dinner in forever so dan has been in charge of dinner around casa de clark! i did cook last night!

+ naps most days!

+ checking out strollers and baby things. sort of overwhelming and exciting at the same time!

+ lots of time with the husband. i love when he will put his hand on my stomach and ask "how are my babies?" pretty much the sweetest. he has been the best through out this first trimester. always getting me things when i ask or making sure i am comfortable. i love you babes!

+ i have been thinking a lot about these babies in my belly. most of the thoughts of pure terror. how do i feed two babies at once? how are we going to go anywhere? and how much our lived are changing! its all scary and yet so exciting. i cannot wait for the day i get to snuggle my precious babies. ahh!

there you have a little update. i feel like all i can think about or talk about is the babies, so im sorry. this is just still so shocking for us. two babies!