New Headboard

I have been begging Jon forever to build a headboard for our bed for at least 2 years. He has been begging for a miter saw for at least 2 years. I finally bought him one for Christmas and less than a week later I had my headboard.

This is the finished product. I don't think words can convey how much I love it!

After a trip to the hardware store to get the 4X8 sheet of 3/8" plywood and a few hours scouring the internet to find a style we liked, Jon drew it out on the plywood. He is very detailed when it comes to things like this and for that I am thankful. If I were the one doing all the measurements it would have ended up square or very uneven.

We made sure the sides were cut straight and even. Don't ever trust the hardware store to have a perfectly straight cut.

We used his plunge router to cut the rounded edges. I say we but he actually did it all while I sat around freezing and minimally complaining. 

Everything was sanded down nice and smooth.

We applied a spray adhesive to attach the foam with. One little tip, to get a good stick wait a few minutes after you apply the spray adhesive to let it get good and sticky. 

We used a twin sized 2 inch foam bed topper. This has provided plenty of padding, but you can feel the pattern through the fabric. It isn't noticeable if you are leaning back on the bed but if you are actively feeling for it you will feel the waves and circles.

We added quilt batting and the fabric. We used a staple gun to staple around the edges and made sure everything was pulled tight. Since this was a king sized headboard I ended up having to sew two pieces of the fabric together in order for it to be a tall enough height. The pattern had to line up exactly, keep that in mind if you are planning on doing a busy pattern. Also, its a good idea to scotch guard your fabric. You never know where red Kool-Aid or wine may end up. 

Jon also created a frame for the headboard using 1X4's and 1X2's to mount onto bed frame. I didn't get pictures of this. I'll admit I was getting a little impatient and I couldn't wait to see what it looked like on the bed.

Overall it cost us around $80 to build a king sized headboard! So far it has held up great with our 5 year old running and jumping on our bed. 

K’Lynn

18 Weeks

How far along: 18 Weeks.

Baby is the size of a:Bell Pepper.

Gender: Unknown.

Weight gain: 5lbs.

Maternity clothes:Yes. I'm still trying to wear normal clothes too but it's proving to be difficult.

Sleep: I'm still sleeping great!

Aches and Pains: Round ligaments, stuffy sinuses, some minor swelling and restless leg syndrome is starting.

Best moment this week: A sweet movie date with River while Jon was working. I highly recommend "The Nut Job"! 

Worst moment this week: My feet and legs starting to swell! It's January and I have to go to June! I'm going to have legs every elephant in Africa will be jealous of! I don't remember swelling this early with River.

Miss anything: Champagne. I'm substituting with V8 Sparkling V-Fusion fruit and vegetable blend fruit juice. It is delish! 

Movement: Wiggles and jabs that are getting stronger! I can't wait for Jon and River to be able to feel them from the outside. 

Cravings: Nothing major this week. It's usually whatever I see on a billboard or commercial and then I have to have it right now.

Looking forward to: Is it too early to say I'm really just looking forward to newborn snuggles? 

Have a great week! Two weeks until we find out the gender!

K’Lynn

17 Weeks

How far along: 17 Weeks.

Baby is the size of a:Turnip. I'm not even sure I know what that is.

Gender: Unknown.

Weight gain: 5lbs.

Maternity clothes:Yes and shopping for more.

Sleep: Great until 5am then I am wide awake.

Aches and Pains: The occasional round ligament. 

Best moment this week: Movement. I can finally feel the little one wiggling around. Also, I won a RockaRoo from the 4mom's Facebook giveaway! I literally jumped for joy! 

Worst moment this week: My lingering cough that just won't go away. 

Miss anything: Sushi. 

Movement: Butterfly's and tiny wiggles.

Cravings: Sauerkraut. I normally don't even like it!

Looking forward to: Stronger, more regular kicks and of course finding out the gender. 

K’Lynn

The First 17 Weeks

We found out we were expecting on October 15, 2013. I was 3 weeks and 1 day. We were both very excited but didn't want to tell anyone since it was so early. I am not a secret keeper and this was almost the death of me. We decided we would wait until after our first doctor's appointment to spill the beans. Our doctor doesn't see pregnancy patients until they are at least 8 weeks along, so we had to wait until November 12 for our first appointment. It came and we saw an adorable blob with a heartbeat.

The next weekend we had River's 5th birthday party at Jon's parents' house. Since we knew all of our families and close friends would be there we waited until then to surprise everyone. I sewed a shirt for River that said Big Bro on it and had him open it last. When he opened it he promptly discarded to enjoy his bigger, cooler presents. It took several tries to get him to hold it up but when he finally did there was an audible gasp, clapping, laughing, and tears from the crowd. It is one of my favorite memories already.

Weeks 8 - 14 I got to enjoy all of the typical first trimester symptoms. Morning sickness, exhaustion, moodiness, trouble sleeping, a few headaches, I didn't miss any of them. 

We went back to the doctor for our second appointment on December 20. We had an ultrasound where we found out this baby is going to be stubborn. He/She was in a comfortable spot and didn't want to move for the tech to get the measurements she needed. After being poked and prodded he/she finally turned enough for the tech to get a good look and then quickly turned back. That appointment lasted forever. It included a minor mishap with me not being checked into the correct appointment (I know which receptionist to avoid), a full exam, tons of questions, and lots of blood given by me. It was nice to go into Christmas knowing the baby was looking good.

On Christmas day we shared out our news on Facebook. The picture was River holding our ultrasound picture with a "Merry Christmas from K'Lynn, Jon, River, and Baby Reynolds" message. We received so many calls and congratulatory texts, it made that day extra special.

We have been back to the doctor once since then. It was a very average checkup. Everything looks great so far. I am now sporting a baby bump and feeling the baby move. We will go back to the doctor on February 10 and will find out the gender then. We are patiently waiting and not counting down the days (16 if you must know).

K’Lynn

Welcome

I know what your thinking.

You have tried to blog before and got two weeks in and dropped off. You are way too busy with work and River and that lingering pregnancy exhaustion that just won't go away. You aren't even that interesting.

I know, I know, and I know. That doesn't mean that I'm not going keep trying. I love the idea of having a living journal. A place where I can share pictures and stories with our friends and family. So, just give me one more chance. I won't be updating everyday, but I will do my best to keep going.

K’Lynn