Coconut Oil

Recently I've started doing whats called "Oil Pulling" for more information on it and how to do it, look here. After only a few times doing it, I've already noticed a small change! I'm hoping to continue getting good results, (and whiter teeth!!) soon!
 There are so many good uses and reasons to use coconut oil! Here is a list of 101 Uses for Coconut Oil and here's a picture that I found that has a few!

For those like me out there that are pregnant, Its good to use it as a moisturizer to combat stretch marks! So far so good with using it as a moisturizer! I haven't gotten stretch marks yet! (Though the true test will be to see after this little one comes, apparently they don't always make their appearance till after the baby is born!) What do I know though, right? This is only my first!

35 Week Bumpdate!

This is not the most recent photo, it was taken on Family day (About three weeks ago now) and photo credit goes to my talented sister Jessica Bakker (Jessy Bakker Photography)

Development

  Her kidneys are fully developed now, and her liver can process some waste products. Most of her basic physical development is now complete — she'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight.

Size

 This little girl doesn't have much room to maneuver now that she's over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds (about the size of a honeydew melon). Because she's so snug in your womb, she isn't doing somersaults anymore, but continues to kick away!

 

Weight Gain

 I might just skip this part this week! My increased appetite and lack of exercise may be making me gain a little faster then I should!

 

Symptoms

More swelling/water retention (which could be why I'm gaining more weight.. my body is holding onto way too much water making my hands, feet, and face swell!) 

 

I'm Craving

 I haven't had my doritos in a few weeks.. still craving them though!

 

I'm Avoiding

All the wonderful baked goodies I made with my sister and good friend over the weekend! Especially the delicious fudge! 

 

Good Things This Week

Always things to be thankful for! I had a good weekend with family, and have been productive with making new crocheted patterns! (As you can see with my previous post!)

 

Not So Good Things This Week

I've been having a headache stay in the background almost all week, and I've been constantly tired!

 

Looking Forward To

This weekend I'm both attending a wedding shower for a good friend, and my sister and mom are hosting a baby shower for me! I'm really excited for both!

Coffee Cozies Anyone?

 Recently I've been making all sorts of coffee cozies for to go cups! Its been fun coming up with different patterns and different colors for them!

Hearts, flowers...

"Despicable Me" Minions, moustaches...

And my personal favorite so far, Owls!

Me and my sister have started up a facebook page to show off some things we have made, and hopefully sell them as well! The page is called Handmade Crocheting. Check it out if you like!