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34 Week Bumpdate

May 28, 2019

Things are starting to get real! With only five weeks left, we realize we’ll be meeting our baby soon and we are so excited! We are starting to think about what we’ll need for this baby and trying to get the house in order. I’m hoping that “nesting” will kick in sooner rather than later so I can get our house organized! Sharing a 34 week bumpdate below and answering some FAQs below!

34 Week Bumpdate Outfit Details:

ruffle sleeve tee // midi skirt // sunglasses // sandals (similar) // straw bag

  • pregnant woman white tee coral skirt
  • pregnant woman white tee coral skirt
  • pregnant woman white tee coral skirt
pregnant woman white ruffle sleeve top coral skirt

How far along?

34 weeks 4 days.

How are you feeling?

I’ve been better 🙂 This pregnancy has been hard on me! Maybe it’s because it’s my third time to be pregnant and my body is just tired… Or maybe it’s because rest is hard to find with two toddler boys keeping me busy! I also don’t know that my bump can get any larger – I’ve never seen anything like it! Looks like I’m smuggling a basketball 🙂 Since we are nearing the end of pregnancy, my body is sore and tired and the insomnia is starting, too. I’m just trying to enjoy the process and be thankful for every day that we get closer to my due date and baby keeps on growing!

What do you think you are having?

I feel so sure we are having a boy! The boys both think a sister, but everyone else around me thinks boy, too.

Do you have names picked out?

Girl name, yes. We are getting closer on a boy name, too. I am pretty confident we won’t agree on a boy name until we know it’s a boy!

Cravings?

I really haven’t had any cravings this pregnancy. I am craving salads from Flower Child (went there three times for lunch last week) and The Original Chop Shop, but that’s really all!

Weight Gain

I’m about right where I was at this time when I was pregnant with Henry. Trying to add in a few snacks per day that fit within the gestational diabetes diet.

Are you working out?

Yes, still taking Pure Barre classes two days a week!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do you have gestational diabetes this time?

Yes, I do. I failed the one hour test and instead of taking the 3-hour test, my OB and I just assumed I have it given my history of having it while pregnant with both the boys. It hasn’t been too bad, just trying to stick to the gestational diabetes diet. For those who are unfamiliar, gestational diabetes is when a hormone in the placenta doesn’t process insulin the right way. I am able to control it with diet – limiting carbs/sugar. For breakfast, I can have 15-30g of carbs, then a mid morning snack of 15g of carbs. Lunch and dinner is 30-45g of carbs with one snack after each of 15g of carbs. I’ll also balance out each meal/snack with protein.

What are you doing to get ready for #3?

Not much! We do have a new car seat and I have the boys newborn clothes organized. I’ll probably start to wash them and get the bassinet and diaper area ready to go in our bedroom mid-June. Other than that, we are just waiting to see if we’re having a boy or girl before making any nursery decisions, etc! It’s amazing how much more laid back you become with each baby! I did ​​​​​​​order this newborn set for boy or girl for the hospital!

Where to buy maternity cocktail dresses for a wedding?

Hatch makes the best maternity clothes that you can wear post-partum, too! This blue dress is perfect for summer events, this dress is also perfect for a bump!

Did you have thyroid problems after pregnancy?

I haven’t had thyroid problems post-partum.

What is your #1 piece advice for first time moms?

This is hard! But, you will get lots of advice leading up to delivery and even after baby. Take each with a grain of salt and do what works best for you, your baby and your family. Also, know that each phase is that – just a phase. So try to enjoy every moment – even the sleepless nights because they will be over soon enough!

How are the boys doing as you get closer to having your third baby?

They are both getting really excited. William asks everyday if we get to meet our baby today and Henry always says “Hi, Baby” and gives my bump kisses. It’s been really sweet to see how much William is excited for a baby. He was only 20 months old when Henry was born, so he was still so young! Now, he is taking care of his “guys”, showing me bottles and asking me all kinds of questions about the baby. I’m excited that he gets to experience it at this age, too! I think Henry will have a harder time – he is a momma’s boy and I can’t help but think there will be an adjustment for him. I’m praying it goes smoothly!

pregnant woman ruffle sleeve tee
pregnant woman coral midi skirt

Shop 34 Week Bumpdate Details:

Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

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Five Casual Dresses to Survive a Summer Pregnancy

April 30, 2019

Summers in Dallas get HOT. It’s hard enough to stay cool during the summer months as it is, but add in being pregnant and it could be unbearable! Henry was due September 8th, so this is my second summer pregnancy. And actually, even though it’s hot, I love being pregnant in the summer.

It’s so easy to throw on a dress and sandals or sneakers, and a lot of non-maternity dresses still fit around a bump! With a mix of maternity and non-maternity, I found that after having Henry so many of the things I wore while pregnant continued to work for me until it started cooling off. Dresses really are my go-to wardrobe item!

Outfit Details

pink striped short-sleeve dress // similar sandals under $100 // canvas tote bag // sunglasses

  • prada canvas tote bag white sandals pink striped dress
  • prada canvas tote bag pink striped dress
  • pink striped dress white tote bag
  • pink striped dress
  • pink striped dress white tote bag

Pink Striped Short- Sleeve Dress

The Easter bunny brought this pink striped short-sleeve dress in my Easter basket and clearly, he knew just what I needed (Thanks, mom!). If you’ve never worn Rails before, everything is soft and so light weight. The material is very breathable and the length is not too short. Rails is a non-maternity brand, so I sized up one size. You’ll be seeing a lot of this over the summer months because it’s nursing friendly, too!

Gray T-Shirt Dress

I ordered this gray t-shirt dress a few weeks ago and have been wearing it non-stop. It is lightweight, comfortable and will accommodate my ever-growing bump until July! I love that I can pair it with my go-to sneakers or sandals and can wear it from errands, to the park, to lunch.

Plaid Maxi Dress

Hatch is a great brand for pregnancy because you can wear it during and after pregnancy. I wore the brand during my pregnancy with Henry and I’ve loved it this time around, too. This plaid maxi is adorable and it was just released. I love the tiered style and the colors are perfect for summer. This is a dress I will wear now and also when baby is here!

White Poplin Dress

This cute little white dress screams summer. The poplin fabric is so lightweight and it just looks like a dress you could wear a million ways in the summer. Plus, the fit gives plenty of room for a growing bump!

Maxi Dress

I got this maxi dress in pink for Henry’s First Birthday and it’s one of those ones you just want to throw on all the time. It’s so easy to wear and even more comfortable. The pink is sold out, but it’s still available in black, white, blue and lilac.

pink striped dress prada tote bag

pink striped short-sleeve dress // similar sandals under $100 // canvas tote bag // sunglasses

Shop Five Dresses to Survive Pregnancy in the Summer:

Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

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Second Trimester Bumpdate

April 8, 2019

It’s hard to comprehend that we only have three months (or so) until we meet our new baby! In so many ways this pregnancy feels like it’s flying by, but I found out I was pregnant right before Halloween and that feels like a lifetime ago! Running around and playing with William and Henry leaves me little time to think about the fact that I’m pregnant with Baby #3. I’m trying to soak up all the time I have with them now and enjoying every minute!

We are getting so excited that we will be meeting our new baby so soon! The big brothers can hardly stand it and are always talking to the baby and kissing my stomach. It’s so sweet!

Outfit Details

sweatshirt dress (non-maternity) // canvas tote bag // mule loafers // sunglasses

red ruffle hem dress white prada tote bag
red rufle hem dress white prada tote bag gucci slides

How far along?

27 weeks and three days.

How are you feeling?

Overall, pretty good. The whole second trimester was much better than the first as the nasuea has gone away. The last few weeks I have felt extremely tired and my body just feels sore! I’m hoping it’s just a phase because it will be a long three months if not!

red ruffle hem sweatshirt dress white prada tote bag white gucci slides

What do you think you are having?

As we did with William and Henry, we decided to not find out the gender of this baby too, so we are all busy guessing. I think that as soon as we found out we were pregnant, we all assumed I’d be having another little boy! This pregnancy is very similar to Henry’s – the only difference is the nasuea lasted a little longer. Based on that, I think it’s a boy!

Do you have a name picked out?

For Henry, we went to the hospital with one boy name (Henry, obviously) and one girl name. This time, we still plan to use the girl name we had picked out during my last pregnancy and we have absolutely no idea for a boy! We are just starting to make a list and we’re hoping to have a list of a few boy names when we go to the hospital.

red ruffle hem dress

Cravings

I really haven’t had any cravings or aversions this time around. I do love anything sweet, but I think that’s all the time – not just during pregnancy!

Weight Gain

I don’t know the exact number since we lost our scale during our move. I’m just tracking from my monthly doctor appointments – so far within the recommendations from my Dr.!

red ruffle hem sweatshirt dress white tote bag

Any tips for dressing in that awkward stage of regular clothes being too small and maternity too big?

I found that I was wearing jeans with oversized sweaters during that awkward stage this pregnancy! Now that the weather is warm, I am loving maxi dresses and really any kind of dress that works with the bump. I haven’t bought any new maternity clothes – I’m hoping to avoid it since this will be my last pregnancy. But I do have a few maternity dresses from Asos, Nordstrom and Shopbop from my last pregnancy that I will wear again once the bump gets much bigger! Hatch is a great “non-maternity” brand that is meant to be worn before/during/after pregnancy – that would be a good option!

​​​​​​​Here are a few items I think would work for this time of year!

Are you working out?

I started going to Pure Barre last Fall before finding out I was pregnant and kept up with it until we got back from Maui. Both boys were sick and then I got sick. I just started going back again!

red ruffle hem dress white prada tote bag

Do you have gestational diabetes again?

I’m scheduled for my gestational diabetes test this morning. I took a 1 hour test with my first trimester blood work (which came back negative) and will take it again next week. If I don’t pass the one hour, I will just assume I have gestational diabetes. I don’t want to sit through the three hour test when the chances are I will most likely have it again!

red ruffle hem sweatshirt dress

Shop Second Trimester Bumpdate:

Cheers,

Stia, Jean & Katherine

Leave a Reply Leave a Comment Filed Under: baby, lifestyle, maternity style, outfits, style&beauty Tagged With: maternity, pregnant, spring

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