enJOY it

an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

january : currently.

20weeks

enjoying my last few weeks with Paul home.

planning trips and girlfriend adventures for the next few months.

thrilled to be pregnant with a baby girl.

praying she stays healthy & keeps growing.

celebrating reaching the halfway mark with her!

resisting (almost) all the adorable baby clothes.

covering our fridge with ultrasound photos.

preparing for a stamp launch next week.

stretching daily with yoga.

making time for short walks.

carrying my knitting from one room to the next.

expanding our housing search and finding much better options.

writing lists of projects I’d love to tackle.

preparing a book report for the blog.

living in maxi dresses and skirts.

ordering my first pair of maternity jeans.

eating grilled cheese sandwiches like it’s my job.

loving the custom artwork that Kal made for the future nursery.

sleeping unbelievably well and appreciating it so much.

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32 responses to “january : currently.”

  1. jeny Avatar
    jeny

    Yay! for new stamps. Yay! for maternity jeans- I lived in mine. Yay! for resiting baby clothes (you will get more than you can handle.) I am so happy that you are feeling great.
    PS. Don’t walk through the baby dept at Target. Those clothes get me every.single.time. 🙂

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  2. robyn Avatar
    robyn

    i remember resisting maternity jeans for so long, but once i was in them, i was hooked! i ended up in jeans that didn’t have a big belly-covering panel, but they supported the bottom of my belly just perfectly – and they were so much more comfortable than regular jeans with the button un-done!

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  3. Jenn Avatar
    Jenn

    You look so cute & happy! I saw The penguin art and it is awesome!

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  4. Holly Smith Avatar
    Holly Smith

    the artwork is simply precious!! also congrats on resisting baby clothes – i have a large pile already and am not anywhere near pregnant 🙂

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  5. Cate Avatar
    Cate

    That is a happy list! I love the artwork from Kal. It’s so sweet!
    Since you enjoy making things so much…have you seen this? My friend Shannon has a list of great maternity clothes to make on her blog. http://www.luvinthemommyhood.com/2012/11/maternity-sewing-tutorial-roundup-2012.html

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  6. Shawna Avatar
    Shawna

    grilled cheese. i LIVED on grilled cheese while preggers. must be the calcium…or just the comforting, gooey, yummy goodness. now i make grilled cheese for my 4 year old. (eek, how did he get to be 4 already when i am daydreaming of being preggers with him???!)
    enjoy.
    you look amazing.

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  7. Pansy Lane Avatar
    Pansy Lane

    I never got any jeans but maternity leggings were SENT FROM HEAVEN.
    (I just found your blog btw, hi! I love love love your Project Life posts, and your stamps, and basically everything.. 🙂

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  8. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    Happy half way!! Watching your journey it seems like its flying by!!! Happy to hear you are feeling good and well rested.

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  9. Kelsey-mcevoy Avatar
    Kelsey-mcevoy

    Elise, I bought ALL my maternity pants (jeans and work slacks) this last time from The Gap and OMG I LOVED them so hard, until they fell apart. They were so comfy and looked great (the length was perfect), and were also AWESOME to wear for the first few weeks post-partum without making you feel bulky or just-had-a-baby-y. I’m not a fan of the full panel pants so I went with the demi panel. I hope you love yours as much as I loved mine!
    And I’m looking super forward to your book report! I made a goal to read 26 books I’ve never read before, each starting with a different letter of the alphabet — so I’m always on the lookout for a good read!

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  10. jessica o'brien | jessohbee Avatar
    jessica o’brien | jessohbee

    i can’t believe how far along you are! for some reason i keep thinking you’re way, way behind me, but no! good luck with the maternity jeans. i found gap’s to have two small of a panel for me and they made my butt look funky, but then again i don’t wear their jeans normally so obviously its way different for everyone. i got a pair of dark denim straight/skinny legged ones from motherhood maternity that i love. the only pair i invested in and hopefully will have to! i think they were around $35 too, not bad. sending love to your little one! i know you’re taking great care of her. xo

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  11. Kal Barteski Avatar
    Kal Barteski

    LOVE. YOU. THREE. xox

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  12. Jane Avatar
    Jane

    I love these posts! And I am seriously excited for new stamps!

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  13. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    OMGoodness; I can’t believe you’re HALFWAY THROUGH your pregnancy already! You’re gonna love it! Except for the needles. The rest is great. (Oh, and if you’ll notice, you’ll find that people suddenly believe every. word. that. you. say. – even if it’s something that YOU think sounds dubious coming out of your mouth. It’s CRAZY!)
    Blessings 🙂

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  14. Chick Tyler Avatar
    Chick Tyler

    It IS your job to eat all of those grilled cheese sandwiches! They are amazing!

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  15. sierra Avatar
    sierra

    i’m 27 weeks and i’ve bought almost all the pieces from Gap Maternity and been very very happy — i have their full panel on my regular jeans and then the demi on the pair you just ordered (but i have them in purple 🙂 ) — increased love by the fact that i was able to buy it all 50% off and with rewards -they have great sales- good luck and hope you love your pants – you are so cute and little (i had to buy maternity pants around week 12 because of how my body decided to grow!) and it’s great to read about preggo adventure

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  16. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    Elise ~ I’m a big fan of Mae Chevette’s art and work and photography. I pinned this print for my OLW CHANGE but also thought of you with your word of brave…here’s link to the print.
    I am hoping we are going to see your completed OLW jan page? 🙂 thanks!
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/96489499/25-off-to-be-brave-11-x-14-canvas-print#

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  17. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    wrong spelling of Mae Chevrette’s name above…and always so inspired by your blog 🙂

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  18. desiree Avatar
    desiree

    Art by Kal = Awesome!!! Love it so much.

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  19. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    Yep! Next week.

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  20. jessica o'brien | jessohbee Avatar
    jessica o’brien | jessohbee

    i just realized my disgusting grammar error up there! “too small” not “two small” though you probably figured that out 😉

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  21. J3SS1C4 Avatar
    J3SS1C4

    You look so happy and glowing! It sounds like such a happy time for you and Paul! Your custom art from Kal is awesome!

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  22. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    hey, I emailed your jessohbee address! did you get it? xo.

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  23. lindsey Avatar
    lindsey

    halfway-go Elise and Baby Girl Cripe! Ooh, I can see her initials BGC, cool like her momma EJBC.

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  24. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Love this post and so excited about new stamps.

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  25. Kat (Unbecoming) Avatar
    Kat (Unbecoming)

    Wow, halfway already! I’m sure time is going to fly. We just spent last night with some friends who are due to meet their little one next week- so wonderful and making me a bit baby-crazy myself! Enjoy it all, and especially these very special few weeks with Paul!

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  26. Angie Avatar
    Angie

    Grilled cheese! Yes! Mmmm.
    I love the penguin artwork, so precious. ❤

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  27. Holli Keaton Avatar
    Holli Keaton

    I just love your January! And your cute pregnant belly! Congrats on the halfway mark…I’ll join you in prayers for a healthy little girl!

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  28. Yolanda D Avatar
    Yolanda D

    Great list. I’ve had a slow week and not much to feature. This is a great idea for my album. Thanks!

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  29. heather m Avatar
    heather m

    You are already the world’s cutest mom. Seriously 🙂
    I bet your little one is going to love reading all these posts in a few years.
    (Okay, maybe more than a few).
    x

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  30. Brianna Avatar
    Brianna

    I love the art Kal made for you – it’s so sweet.

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  31. Ana Avatar
    Ana

    This is a very cool blogging format!

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  32. Robin Avatar
    Robin

    My first pregnancy I only bought yoga/exercise pant and a couple of pants for work. I was able to stay in my low cut jeans with the help of the belly band and a hair tie around the pants button. This gave me more money to spend on baby clothes and some fun tops! The tops were a must!

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