Let's Play a Game! Contest & Giveaway!

Okay, so it's been a while and I know I owe you Part 2 of my BelliVita belly cast post (see Part 1 here) but since I am officially 39 weeks 4 days and I wanted to play a little "game" with everyone and have you all guess how big you think Ryder will be when born.

I saw this done at my new friend Tove's blog and just loved the idea! To be honest, I totally forgot about it until today! I am so excited to offer this as my very first, self-sponsored, giveaway!!

First, I haven't shared a photo with you in a while, so here you go! 

This was last week at 39 weeks exactly.

Also, here is a little peak at the maternity photos we had done back in January! I can't wait to be able to share newborn photos with you all!

Here are some details and rules for the giveaway:

• The winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card – and who couldn't use one of those?
• Entry into the contest is easy All you have to do is comment on this blog post with your guess of how big you think Ryder will be at birth – weight and length.
• Contest ends Thursday, February 20th, 2014 at 7:00am. (Winner will be announced shortly after my recovery).
• Size estimates can be left here on the blog, Facebook (Healthy Higgins page) or Twitter - #NormanRyder, (as long as you follow me) to be considered valid.
• Please make sure to leave your email address when you enter your size estimate, so I can contact you in case you win! (Your email address is never sold and cannot be viewed publicly on the blog.)
• In case of a tie, where both the weight and the length were correctly guessed by two individuals, the winner will be the person who first entered the contest.

Can't wait to see everyone's guesses!!

And if you're not following me yet ~ now would be a great time to start!! Choose from Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Bloglovin, Google Friend Connect, & NetworkedBlogs!! 

Give me a shout and let me know you're my newest Friend!!

XOXO,

I won!! (Part 1 of 3)

It's true!! Can you believe it?

Did anyone see the Blogger Promo I told you about on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest? (you must've seen it somewhere!) 

Well, if you didn't here was the original photo:

Anywho ... this is what I WON!!! 

I have been selected as one of BelliVita's three national Belly Bowl bloggers!!

Here's a little info about the company, from their website :)

BelliVita crafts breathtakingly beautiful pieces of art from body castings, with a focus on the pregnant form. Our pregnancy belly bowls and vases are hand-crafted in porcelain or blown glass—in a wide variety of styles, sizes and colors—uniquely capturing the amazing experience of pregnancy. The result is an exquisite work of sculptural art that you can proudly display and cherish for life.

I am soo excited, and this will be a 3 part series ALL about this belly cast and bowl! The next part will be creating the belly cast and the 3rd will be after I receive the hand made porcelain (or glass) bowl! 

With ONLY 3 weeks left (ahh!), Hubby and I will be taking on the belly cast adventure this weekend! So you should be seeing part 2 fairly soon!

I hope you will all follow this journey with me and leave me some love in the comments!

Don't forget to check out BelliVita's work on their website and through Facebook! You can even follow them on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest!

As a special offer for you, my wonderful readers, they are giving $200 off!! 

Don't miss it!!

And if you're not following me yet ~ now would be a great time to start!! Choose from Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Bloglovin, Google Friend Connect, & NetworkedBlogs!! 

Give me a shout and let me know you're my newest Friend!!

XOXO,

 

There is a human growing inside of me

How many of you have been pregnant ... regardless of how long ago? 

It is so surreal, honestly. That is the only way I can think to explain it. If you seriously stop and think about it for a minute, there is a human being growing inside of my belly ... in near 6 weeks I will be holding him in my arms - knowing he was just inside me.... ummm Sur-Real!


I know it has been some time since I have had a chance to update everyone, but here's the low-down:

2 weeks ago, Hubby and I bought our very first house!!! We are so excited and things have just been a whirlwind! We moved in for a full week, and almost another full week later we finally got a great portion of boxes unpacked - thanks to my Mom & Jerry!! There's still so much to do but we actually live in a house that is ours! Sometimes we have to keep reminding ourselves that we are not just on vacation and won't ever be returning to our rental!

That being said, now it's time for an update on BABY! He is wonderful! I have my last bi-weekly appointment this coming Thursday, and then we go weekly!! As per my due date (2/24), I am 34 weeks today, however I am 35 weeks Wednesday based on his measurements since about at least 20 weeks! The last 30 weeks have just flown by and I can't believe it's almost done!! I could use another 3-4 good weeks to settle everything but we are pretty ready for our baby boy to join us!
Soon I will have the nursery all set up, then I can share all the details and also share all about my baby showers, yep I had more than 1, technically more than 2!!
 
Before I go, I just want to say, also, how extremely wonderful my husband has been!! He had to move our whole apartment, with some help from friends , while I just directed :) and he has been so great in getting anything we (I) need (want) for the baby!

Ohh and don't miss out on the GreenPath Baby banner I have added to the right side of the blog!! GBP is such an amazing local company - I get my cloth diapers, wipes, balms, etc from there! Watch for more reviews about Vanessa and GreenPath Baby!!


That's all for now, I think! Until next time, which will be much sooner than the last time! :)



XOXO,