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BABY

Pregnancy Q&A

March 11, 2019 by ashadmin No Comments

As of today I’m 35 weeks pregnant. I kind of can’t believe it! Crosby was born at 38 weeks and 3 days and that’s just so soon! I’m not feeling “ready,” but doubt I ever will. I am ready to not be pregnant anymore though!

wardrobe details

on me: necklace, dress

on Crosby: dress, shoes

on Jeff: shirt, jeans

I’ve been getting a lot of pregnancy related questions and thought it might be fun to put them into a post. I asked for questions on Instagram the other day and will be answering 10 I received.

Q: I’m pregnant for the first time! If maternity clothes do you buy normal size? Size up for non maternity?

Congrats, it’s such an exciting time! As far as maternity sizing I’ve found most brands run a little on the big side, especially with pants/jeans. I typically go for my normal size or smaller… but all brands are different. When I’m not sure and I can’t try them on I order a couple sizes to try at home. Assuming the brand has a good return policy. And then for non-maternity items I usually size up. I’ve been loving Forever 21 for non-maternity stretchy dresses (I go up to a medium). Some brands, like Free People, are more relaxed/oversized with their fits and I stick to my normal size. It’s kind of a big puzzle to figure out but I definitely prefer non-maternity to maternity clothes most days.

Q: Skincare while pregnant?

I did a whole post about this topic here. However, I would definitely check with your doctor if there are any products you’re not sure of.

Q: How far apart will Crosby and the baby be in age?

They’ll be two years and one month if he comes on time. Sometimes that seems really close, but we didn’t want them to be too far apart in age. And a bonus is that I’m not too far out of the baby phase so things are still kind of fresh.

Q: Does Crosby know she’s going to be a big sister?

She has no clue what’s about to hit her. She does know there’s a baby in my tummy and is so cute when she says “hi baby” or kisses it… but then some days she thinks everyone has a baby in their belly and will try to lift up pretty much everyone’s shirt to check.

Q: I’m also due with my second (was pregnant the same time as you with the first too), what are you doing to prepare your daughter for the transition?

Congrats! We haven’t done a lot because she’s so young but we got this book and have been reading it every day. I also plan to get her a gift from the baby once he’s born. Other than that we plan to involve her as much as possible and have her “help” to be included.

Q: How much weight have you gained?

29 pounds! With Crosby I only gained 22 so it seems like a lot this time around. At this point the baby is supposed to be putting on a half a pound a week so I only anticipate that number going up even more. Honestly I’m a little scared, but I know our bodies are amazing and go through a lot but can bounce back.

Q: You seem to eat so healthy! How do you resist cravings?

HA! I try to eat healthy meals but honestly my snacks are usually junk food. I wish I was better about not giving into cravings, but I can’t really help it. I do try to have healthy lunches and dinners as much as possible.

Q: Favorite maternity jeans?

I haven’t had the best luck with maternity jeans to be honest. The first pair I tried were from Madewell and I actually liked them quite a bit. They had an under-the-bump-band and fit like a good pair of skinny jeans. Somehow I’ve misplaced them in the past couple of months – I have no idea how. My only problem with them was they ran a little small (rare for maternity jeans) and they probably would be too tight on me now. Shopbop does have a great selection if you want to splurge a bit. I’ve also heard only good things about DL1960’s.

Q: Do you have help with childcare?

Like a nanny? No, we don’t. However we are very lucky and both of our sets of parents live about 30 minutes away and love spending time with Crosby.

Q: How many children do you want?

Two sounds perfect!

photos thanks to Seed + Sprout Photography

wardrobe details

on me: necklace, dress

on Crosby: dress, shoes

on Jeff: shirt, jeans

Hope you had a great weekend – thank you for reading and following!

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Donut Date

February 19, 2019 by ashadmin No Comments

The sun is finally shining but we’re still bundled up over here. It seems like it’s been the longest and most real winter we’ve ever had. It was like 50 degrees yesterday. Our winter clothes are getting a lot of use! I wore this faux fur BB Dakota coat all weekend… even around the house. It’s been a favorite for months, but I’m looking forward to swapping it out for something a lot lighter soon I hope. We cannot wait for warm weather!

on me: jacket c/o, henley, necklace, similar jeans (non-maternity option), shoes

on Crosby: similar bow, jacket, t-shirt, leggings, shoes 

We had a photoshoot to celebrate Crosby’s first real donut! She has an egg allergy and has only vegan donuts, but this weekend we decided to try a real one and see if she had any reaction. We only let her have a couple bites, but she didn’t get a rash or itchy like she used to. Fingers crossed that she’s over her allergy. A lot of times kids outgrow them by the time they’re two so we’ll see. I’m going to try a few more baked goods with eggs in them before her Birthday in hopes of her having a regular (not allergy free) cake this year.

How cute are Crosby’s leopard leggings?! I got them at Target last week for $5 and she’s already worn them a few times. I love her in leopard and they coordinate so well with my leopard sneakers… a designer dupe that are also a steal.

on me: jacket c/o, henley, necklace, similar jeans (non-maternity option), shoes

on Crosby: similar bow, jacket, t-shirt, leggings, shoes 

Hope your week is off to a good start – thank you so much for reading and following!

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Pregnancy Fashion Struggles

February 13, 2019 by ashadmin No Comments

Over the weekend I was feeling so blah and uninspired with the current rotation of things that fit me. A total wardrobe rut. I decided to shop my closet, if you will, and put together this look with pieces that are all a couple of years old. Sometimes I think I have these pregnancy wardrobe delusions where I put something on thinking it will still fit the way it did a few months/weeks/days ago and then get frustrated when that’s not the case. So I went back to some old faithfuls that worked my first pregnancy and was happy and comfortable all day.

sunglasses, old coat (similar here, here and here), similar tank, similar maternity jeans, similar vans 

I also took it as a sign to order a few new things that will make getting dressed a little easier and give me something to look forward to. Bonus when I know they’ll work post-pregnancy too. I got this Free People thermal in the pretty sky blue. I have it in a couple of colors and wear it all the time. It’s so comfortable and looks great with or without a bump. I also ordered this v-neck that’s slightly oversized in gray and this cute balloon sleeve thermal in black.

And then yesterday I got an email from a maternity line I’d never heard of and was immediately inspired. Legoe is an Australian brandand as far as I’m concerned they can do no wrong when it comes to fashion. A lot of times maternity clothes are frumpy and nothing I want to wear but these are all so cute and flattering. I literally want every single piece.

Side note, my coat is one of my favorites but it’s 4 years old and has long since sold out. I had a real hard time finding some similar options for it.

sunglasses, old coat (similar here, here and here), similar tank, similar maternity jeans, similar vans 

Hope you’re having a good week – thanks for reading and following!

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Embroidered OTS Top

March 28, 2017 by Ashley No Comments

Another bump look 🙂 These pictures are pretty funny, we took them about 24 hours before I went into labor after a weekend of relaxing and lots of walking. I had no idea I’d have the baby that early and still thought I had at least a week if not more to go.

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Velvet & Lace

February 9, 2017 by Ashley No Comments

I’ve had this velvet cami sitting in my closet for way too long without wearing it so the other morning I decided to get creative and layer it over this lace top. I love the way their textures play off each other! I added my favorite cozy cardigan for warmth and called it a day.

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Maternity Fashion

January 11, 2017 by Ashley No Comments

dress, shoes

My pregnancy is flying by… I have 10 weeks (or less) left! And so far I’ve worn most of my normal clothes/sized up. I’m getting to that point where I need to stock up on some basics to get me through the next couple months. I do have one pair of maternity jeans that I love and a couple tops. I’ve been struggling a bit with maternity clothes though. I already talked about ASOS last week- love their maternity section. This week I’m focused on a few other sites I love.

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