As we head toward the Fall and cooler temps it’s shorts and dresses every day probably aren’t going to cut it anymore. I have such a hard time justifying spending a large amount on jeans that I will only wear for a few months. I recently purchased maternity jeans to try and and review and… Read More Affordable Maternity Denim Review
So as soon as you become pregnant it seems like your privacy is stripped away. From your doctor or midwife wanting to weigh in on every detail and your family and friends also wanting all the info and to give all of their opinions to complete strangers asking questions and offering advice, privacy is just… Read More Things You Shouldn’t Say to a Pregnant Woman – and Some Things You Should!
Recently I went on a little shopping trip to H&M to look and try on some maternity clothes for a blog post for Albuquerque Mom’s Blog. They have some really cute maternity items that I just wasn’t able to include everything in my post for them. So I thought I would throw a quick post… Read More H&M Maternity
Last month of the second trimester just wrapped up! As this bump gets bigger, leggings are getting more and more comfy! 2 of the 3 pairs featured below aren’t even maternity and all 3 are under $20! Also this month I wore a few times dresses that were now too short to wear as dresses,… Read More Bump Style Diary Weeks 24-28
Third trimester already!! This little one will be here before we know it! We still have a whole nursery to clean and redecorate so we need to get our butts in gear! Terrible picture quality here, but I had to share our mini me outfits for the short time he’ll let me do this! How… Read More 28 Weeks
The inspiration for this serum came from Liz at Purejoyessentials and Pure Joy Home. She has a face serum she shared that she calls a glow serum, and I have been using it on my face for a few months now and loving it. I have had super dry skin this pregnancy, particularly my belly. … Read More Essential Oil Pregnant Belly Serum
We all do it. Complain about things. Find the bad in things. When we’re having a rough day it’s kind of hard not to, right? Motherhood is no cake walk. There’s pregnancy, labor, breastfeeding, sleepless nights, tantrums, etc etc. and the list goes on and on. We sometimes lose ourselves and our minds, and turn… Read More Positivity in Motherhood
Lately I have been starting to make the switch over to more natural products in our home and life. Having a little one at home and one on the way are big reasons for me to ditch toxins. Plus since I’m pregnant there’s not a lot of medications I can take anyway. Pregnancy headaches are… Read More Essential Oil Headache Roller Ball
How Far: 25 weeks Size of baby: Cantaloupe Pregnancy Symptoms: Hip pain and lots of baby movement! Cravings and Aversions: Lemonade and veggie wraps. Aversion to smelling most things. Braxton Hicks: Yes! Birthing books or classes: Putting these off until the last minute. I’ve started practicing relaxation for hypnobirthing, but that’s about it! Favorite Maternity… Read More 25 Weeks
How Far: 24 weeks Size of baby: Cantaloupe Pregnancy Symptoms: Just the normal aches and pains. Looking back on my first pregnancy, I’ve gained about 10 lbs less so far, and my blood pressure is super low still. Not that I had real issues with either the first time, I can only attribute this to… Read More 24 Weeks