Week by Week Pregnancy Photos.

I have found that there is nothing more important than pictures during this lifetime. While I was pregnant with Mason, I had a friend tell me about how she took a picture of herself at the start of every week while she was pregnant so someday later on she could show her son how she had developed overtime while pregnant with him. I thought it was such a great idea that I started to do it myself with Mason and then again with Penelope. After I gave birth, I stopped taking pictures of my growing stomach and starting taking weekly pictures of my growing babies. Once Mason turned two, I stopped doing it weekly and started doing it monthly and maybe this next year when he turns three, I'll do it yearly. (Haven't thought that far ahead yet!)

 

But it's so easy and so quick to just take a picture of your stomach at the start of every week and run over to Walmart print the pictures off and throw them into a book and write what each week was down below. It's so fun to look at later on and you can show your children as well!

 

Here are some ideas of how to do it that I just LOVE!

 

Now I had a lot more photos to add but for some reason my computer didn't like them.

But if you want other cute ideas for pregnany photos go to pinterest.com

Some people have posted some REALLY cute ideas that I wish I had tried.

Good luck and happy photo taking!

 



Dressing When You're Pregnant

You're thrilled to know you're expecting however you're not so thrilled about the idea of gaining a few extra pounds and not being able to fit into your old clothes. Hopefully these few tips help you :)

First thing, is to borrow and NOT buy. Maternity clothes can be sooo expensive! Especially considering you'll only be wearing them for a short few months (if even that). It's easier and cheaper to borrow from friends and family members then go on shopping sprees on a weekly basis. So BORROW BORROW BORROW!

Secondly, We all have those sweatpants, jeans, t-shirts, and sweatshirts that are way to big for us when we're not pregnant so why not wear them when you are expecting? While they may not fit forever, they'll get the job done for the time being. And while you're at it, check your hubby's closet too. More than likely, his clothes are way bigger than yours and you'll be much comfier in his tshirt than in a tight fitting dress. I used to wear Scott's clothes all the time while I was pregnant. Thank god Scott has good style :)

Another thing I have found is that it's cheaper to buy clothes that are in "plus sizes" than actual maternity style brands. So go to stores that specialize in plus sizes instead of maternity. And don't buy maternity clothes too soon or you'll find that they're too big for you at the time and too small for you later on. 

Don't be afraid to flaunt your body and show some skin. This is the most precious time of your life and there's nothing more beautiful than a pregnant woman. Feel free to show some cleavage and legs here and there. I was never afraid to flaunt my body in a bikini at 8 months pregnant. It made me feel beautiful and who cares what the haters think. This is your time to shine, do what you want!

Another issue is your feet constantly swelling. DON'T WEAR HEELS, IT'S TORTURE! Choose something like flats or shoes with wide, chunky heels. Your feet will love you for it a little more.Another hint, buy slipons. Who wants to be bending over and tying shoelaces at 9 months pregnant.

Hope these tips help dolls!
<3 Kourtney.

Meet baby Penelope!

So excited for you guys to meet Penelope! Pick up US Weekly this week to see more photos and read all the details.

All the details on Penelope Scotland Disick.

Scott and I are so pleased to announce that our daughter Penelope Scotland Disick was brought into the world on July 8th in the wee hours of the morning. The magazines probably beat me to telling all of you anyways. But I wanted to talk about Penelope and labor and my experience personally while she is sleeping and I actually have a moment to myself.

I went with a all natural birth and I now feel like I could conquer the world. The labor was actually very easy as it was with Mason. I'm not a screamer when it comes to giving birth. I tend to relax and just breathe through it and let nature take its course. Screaming gets you nowhere, it still hurts just as bad and the baby doesn't come any quicker by doing so. 

Scott and I filmed the birth ourselves this time and we may or may not televise it as we did with Mason. It's a personal choice and for the moment we're just focused on Penelope and Mason and not letting others invade our personal moments and memories as a family. 

Penelope is a spitting image of Mason when he was born. For the time being her and I have just been relaxing at home since we returned from the hospital while Scott and Mason spend some quality time together. We're not planning on any big baby debuts quite yet.

We're working into a schedule for her which seems to be going pretty well so far. She's a big cuddler and loves to be swaddled and held. We've also learnt a trick to getting her to sleep so far;; patting her butt. Not quite sure why it works but she conks out as soon as we do it. She's just too precious and I can't get enough of her.

Mason has also been a very big help so far as a big brother. He adores his baby sister and he also can't get enough of her at the moment. He's always willing to help, always talking to her in this high pitched baby voice which about kills me.

I also saw that Kardashian Khaos at the Mirage in Las Vegas welcomed Penelope into the world too. One of our employees made some very cute signs announcing her way into the world and I just had to share.

Anywho, that is all for now.

Next time I post about little Miss Penelope, there will be pictures involved. Stay tuned!

I'm due any second now!

In case you weren't aware, I'm due any day now and I just wanted to share some of my personal thoughts, feelings, and concerns before this baby comes and I disappear off the planet completely.

First of all, I have been waiting for weeks for her to come! Scott and I have been so thrilled since we found out it was a girl. I haven't been able to stop shopping and her name has been changed about fifteen times now. We've gone from Hadley to Blakelee to Sydney to Harper to Avery to Piper but we have now come to the final decision as to what her name is going to be but we're going to leave that as a surprise :)

While I already have Mason, I feel like having a girl is going to be a thousand times different. My friends have been telling me that girls are much easier (I don't know if that's true or not). I'm a little scared at the thought of having a girl instead of a boy. However, as soon as I hold her for the first time I know it'll all come to me naturally just like it did when I held Mason for the first time.

Nothing can describe the feeling when you hold your baby for the first time. You created this little bundle of joy and they rely on you to take care of them and it's a petrifying yet beautiful yet satisfying feeling. You feel like you're finally doing something right and something good with your life. Everyday is a new journey and a new memory and it's a fun journey at that. I can't wait to do my little girls hair and paint her toes and put her in cute dresses. 

I've been dying to have someone to play Barbie's with or even have tea parties with all of her stuffed animals and I know Scott does to even though he doesn't openly admit it. He's already promised to let her paint his nails once as any good father allows. He's going to be the best daddy ever to this little girl not like he isn't already to Mason but it's one of those things where you know she's going to have daddy wrapped around her finger just like Mason has me wrapped around his finger.

I just pray to god that this delivery goes smoothly and we are blessed with a healthy, beautiful baby girl.

I'll keep you all posted as to when she makes her arrival into the world.

<3

Child Proofing Your Home

There's nothing worse than having to worry as to whether your child is safe in your own home with all the things you have in it. While we aren't super heroes and can't protect our children from everything we can reduce the risk of accidents in our own homes by buying some items.

First is a spout cover for the bathtub. I ALWAYS hated having to use one hand to steady mason while using the other to cover the spout to the tub while trying to wash him. It's impossible! My mom bought me a spout cover and I LOVE it. It has made life so much easier with bathtime.

Here's a really cute one from Amazon for about $13

Another common occurrence in our house is fingers always getting slammed or pinched in doors. Mason went through a slamming doors faze. Thankfully that's over now but I bought these little things that wrap around the door to prevent the door from slamming so he couldn't get hurt. While they may take away from the decor of your house, they do keep your little peanut safe <3

$4 on Amazon

The joys of buying tables are the fact that they come with those lovely sharp edges that every child either falls forward or backwards into head first. Prince Lionheart Corner Guards smooth out those sharp edges and I believe they also come in colors to blend in with the table a bit. (I may be wrong on that)

$8 on Amazon

Preventing toilet trouble is a good thing to avoid too. You can lock your toilet with this Mommy's Helper Toilet Lid-Lok.

$8 on Amazon

Avoiding electrical accidents. Most of you already know about putting those covers in your electrical outlets but in case you don't, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE put these on your outlets. I don't know what it is about outlets but they seem to draw kids to them.

$9 for three on Amazon

Have a room full of collectibles or electronics that you don't want touched? Simple solution, door knob lock!

$7 for two on Amazon

Keeping drawers shut. Mason always would get into the kitchen cabinets when he was younger. We used a buckle like thing to keep him out of them until he watched us enough to learn to do it himself. But while they're younger, they're good to use. 

$35 for four on Amazon

Keeping medications off limits. If you are on meds you definitely want to make sure they are locked up and safe. 

$19 on Amazon

Gating off Stairs. Keeping kids off stairs is a must!

$75 on Amazon

Packing Your Hospital Bag

It's important to have your hospital bag packed weeks in advance, after all you never know what may happen. After your bag is packed, check it on a regular basis, you may remove or add items. But the big question is, what do I pack in that bag? What is necessary, what isn't? I'll tell you what I like to pack in my hospital bag and maybe some of you have other ideas as to what to pack. If so, comment below.

The Essentials;

• Nightgown or pajamas
• Slippers and socks
• Bathrobe
• Nursing bra, pads, and tops
• Underwear
• Sanitary pads- the hospital does provide you with these but they're not all that great so pack your favorite brand!
• Toiletries
• The going home outfit (for mom) Go for something loose fitting and comfortable, you'll still look pregnant for awhile after giving birth. Also, wear flats for shoes.
• Baby clothes (obviously)
• Diaper bag
• Car seat- You can't leave the hospital with your newborn without one of these. Put it in the car weeks in advance.

Recommended Things To Bring;

• Receiving Blankets
• Video camera, camera, and extra batteries
• Music player with favorite music
• Snacks
• Breastfeeding Information

Up To You Items To Bring;

• Laptop
• Baby book or journal
• Cosmetics- You may want to look good for your visitors :)

My advice to you would to be to pack extra of some of these items in case you need to stay a few extra days. You never know what might happen. Not to scare anyone but be prepared for a change in plans. Good luck ladies!