finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Buying maternity clothes can be tricky. On one hand, you know you need them, but on the other, you feel frivolous for splurging on clothing that will only be worn for a short season of life. Now, don’t get me wrong, I LOVE a good maternity piece. I own plenty (and am so sad to be […]
How far along: 39 weeks on the dot Gender: A big ol’ bundle of boy! Weight gain: It’s to the point where I don’t feel like myself. A big part of it has to be the summer heat and how swollen my feet and legs are. I’m +45 pounds or so and that sounds like a beast to […]
I’m on a massive countdown to fall. And yes, that means I’m complaining about the weather again. Pregnant ladies can do whatever they want, haven’t you heard? Because ya’ll, summer pregnancies are HARD! I mean, the heat! I die! I swear this summer has been 10x worse than the years I was pregnant with Jem (born […]
New babies bring lots of changes. And not just for me and Dominic, for our whole family. The big kids are very much anticipating this new baby, but I think they’re sensing the growing responsibility of having a new little one around too. Currently they tag team Reid like champs. That boy can’t get in […]
September babies mean one thing … a summer filled with the third trimester and massive efforts to stay cool. And, I’m really, really good when it comes to complaining about the heat. Like, if my lamenting wasn’t so annoying, I could probably win some kind of award for all the heat-hating reasons I think on a […]
Today’s fabulous mama fashion is sponsored by Pink Blush. The perfect place to shop whether you’re expecting or just on the prowl for summer pretties! Happy last day of May! Once June arrives it’s crazy town here, because I say hello to my third trimester! And that’s kind of surreal, because the third trimester leads […]
Whenever I post mama style photos I get the sweetest comments. And it makes me feel happy, of course. Who doesn’t like to hear that they’re pretty and pulled together and portraying pregnancy with grace?!? But are fancy, styled photos my everyday? No, not quite. Like, once every 10 days or so I get really […]
Floral Maternity Maxi Dress, c/o PinkBlush — Lace Crop Top, Forever 21 Do I have a decent stash of maternity clothes after 3 1/2 pregnancies? Well, technically, yes, but a lot has changed in the last 7 years and with each new baby I’ve tried to add a few new pieces to my maternity wardrobe. […]