You can only learn so much from those baby books and your mama friends. There’s a lot that goes into being pregnant! And while I thought I was prepared, there were definitely some things that I didn’t expect. Here’s what I wish I would’ve known before getting pregnant…
OUR BIRTH STORY | OLIVER ANTHONY
We have a healthy baby boy, and I couldn’t be happier! And while birth is definitely the most beautiful thing in the world, it’s also a little scary, kinda gross, and in my experience a little comical. If you’re not easily grossed out – read on. I’m sharing ALL.
FIVE TIPS FOR PLANNING THE BEST BABYMOON
A babymoon is a great opportunity for you and your partner to get in some quality time before your little one arrives. We loved ours so much that I wanted to do a post dedicated to what we learned from our trip. It really is such an amazing experience, so you’ll want to do it right.
HOSPITAL BAG CHECKLIST
Hello everyone! Yes, we are still waiting on Baby Ollie’s arrival. Yes, I’m still very pregnant. Yes, I’m losing my mind.
As we wait for our little one to finally decide to come and greet the world, I thought I’d share what I’ve packed in my hospital bag (which has been ready to go for about a month now!)
Here’s what’s in my bag…
A LETTER TO MY SON
I wrote this letter to Ollie a few weeks ago, but have been debating whether or not I should share it. It’s so personal, but I figure you all have been there from the beginning and it seems natural to post it (especially considering today is our due date!)
You watched as I told Mike we were expecting, when we told our family members, and when we found out the gender. You’ve been so supportive and kind throughout this crazy journey, and I want to give you a deeper look inside my life and feelings towards becoming a mother.
MY THIRD TRIMESTER ESSENTIALS
Here are my third trimester essentials that have made my last few months of pregnancy easier, and I hope it does the same for you!
5 MATERNITY BRANDS EVERY MOTHER-TO-BE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
It wasn’t too long ago when pregnant women had limited options when it came to maternity clothing. It was basically tent dresses, oversized t-shirts, leggings, and that’s it! Now, there are so many more options so mamas can look great while feeling comfortable AND show off their adorable baby bump in the most flattering way possible. Today I’m breaking down some of my favorite brands.
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SPRING OUTFIT IDEA: LEATHER AND LACE
Leather and lace are basically polar opposites on the fashion scale, which is probably why they look so good together! Here’s a simple outfit idea for those warm spring days that can get a little chilly at night.
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7 MATERNITY STYLE TIPS
Pregnancy is beautiful, but figuring out how to dress your bump can get pretty ugly at times. It gets stressful! You’re body is changing and you need to re-learn how to dress it. Luckily, there are a lot of great brands out there that offer stylish maternity outfits. I’ll talk about those brands, as well as how to get by without having to spend too much on maternity clothes.
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BRAND SPOTLIGHT: INGRID & ISABEL
My favorite new closet addition that I’ll be wearing long after the baby is born…
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