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28-week bumpdate

June 22, 2017

It is just so hard for me to believe that it’s already time for my 28 (29 weeks tomorrow!) week bumpdate update. This pregnancy has just flown by! Is that how it is with every second pregnancy? With William I was so focused on every development in him and change in myself that I feel like I knew every second what was happening. This time around it seems like I barely have time to breathe! I guess that’s what happens when you add a very active toddler into the mix. Did all of you second time mamas feel the same way? So… I wish time would slow down, but I am also soooo excited to met our new baby, so maybe time is going just right 🙂

As always, thanks so much for following along!

Outfit Details

white off the shoulder dress-c/o|lace-up sandals|tote bag|sunglasses

How far along?

28 weeks and six days. I guess this could really be more like my 29-week update! I am officially in the third trimester!

How are you feeling?

I have good days and bad days! Some days I feel wonderful, like I am my old self and the other days I can hardly move! I think part of it has to do with the Texas heat. William and I have been spending a lot of time outside, so by late afternoon I am exhausted! I’ve also been seeing a chiropractor for sciatic pain. I had it last pregnancy, but it seems to be worse this time around. Otherwise, feeling great! 🙂

Gender Guesses

I talked about what the Old Wives Tales were predicting, but I really go back and forth whether I think we’re having a baby boy or baby girl. I was fairly certain early on it was a girl because I was so sick, but now that my bump is really showing, I’m carrying a “basketball” again, which makes me think boy! Either way it’s going to be a fun surprise come September.

Cravings

Well, I still have that dang sweet tooth. I wouldn’t say that I am craving anything in particular, but just anything sweet. Which leads me to my next update…

Gestational Diabetes

I took the 1 hour glucose test and unfortunately didn’t pass. My OB gave me the option of taking the three hour test or just assume I have it. I decided on the latter to avoid taking the three hour test again! For those of you who don’t know, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with William, too. Because of pregnancy hormones, my body doesn’t process insulin like it should while pregnant. Thankfully, it is easy to control with diet and exercise and will go away as soon as baby is delivered!

Weight Gain

So far I’ve gained 12 pounds. Doctor says I am right on track for the rest of pregnancy.

Maternity Clothes

I love being pregnant in the summer. It’s so easy to throw on a dress and most of the clothes I have bought are non-maternity because they are looser in fit. I do love to show off my baby bump, so I have picked up a few maternity pieces along the way. I absolutely love this off the shoulder dress that I’m wearing in today’s post. It’s one of the softest dresses I own and so comfortable. It comes in three other colors and I’m tempted to buy another – especially because it’s only $88!

Exercise

My goal was to take two Flywheel classes a week and I’m happy to say that I have been able to do that! A few weeks I’ve gone three times and I may try to do that more going forward.

Sleep

Sleep has been good so far. Honestly, I feel like I am so worn out by the end of the day that sleep comes easily for me! I have been waking up around 6:30 each morning… but instead of jumping out of bed, I take it easy and have a few quiet minutes to myself before the day gets started.

Things to do

I touched on this this post about our babymoon, but my goodness I haven’t made any progress on my list. The 11-week countdown is on and someone needs to help me get my butt in gear! We have a few more trips planned, but will back in Dallas for good come mid-July. I’m hoping I can accomplish some things before then, but if not, that will give me about seven weeks to prep. Right now, the top thing on my mind is finding a bed, sheets, etc for William and startig the transition to big boy bed. Wish us luck!!

Outfit Details

white off the shoulder dress-c/o|lace-up sandals|tote bag|sunglasses

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Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

maternity style

December 29, 2015

To say the past nine months have flown by is a complete understatement. I cannot believe that I am at the end of this pregnancy and we will be meeting our baby so soon. We can’t wait! For those of you that have been asking, we have made major progress on the nursery, cleaning/organizing the whole house and making a few last minute purchases, including the sweetest baby boy and baby girl going home outfits! I am hoping to have the rest of my to-do list complete by Thursday when I hit 38 weeks. At that point, Baby can come at anytime, so I’m trying to prepare as best I can.

We were hoping to get another outfit post done for today, but after enjoying Christmas, working hard in the house, taking cover from tornadoes and then freezing rain, it just didn’t happen! But, we thought it would be fun to share my maternity style over the past 38 weeks. The bump didn’t really make an appearance until 20 weeks, so these outfits are from 20 weeks on. I am hoping to post my last bumpdate next week, and hopefully one last maternity style post the week after, unless of course Baby decides to come early (which I would not be opposed to!).

Thank you for reading along and sharing in this exciting time over the last nine months. I can not wait to introduce you to Baby Coffman in a few short weeks. PS: Any guesses… boy or girl?! We are so excited to find out!

draped dress post

20-week bumpdate post

details: sleeveless midi dress (only $48!)|gold aviators|leopard lace-up flats (only $45!)

leopard flats post

monochromatic post

floral shirtdress post

details: floral shirt dress- c/o|black sandals (similar under $80)|mirrored clubmasters|handbag (similar under $200)

floral ruffle dress

details: floral ruffle dress (only $90!)|red tote bag (similar under $500)|rockstud kitten heels (similar)|gold aviators

shoe and handbag post

details: cream sweater|maternity denim (non-maternity here)|red tote bag (similar under $250)|rockstud kitten heels

28-week bumpdate post

details: hunter green bodycon dress- only $48 and non maternity|bucket bag (similar)|leopard flats- only $45!|gold aviators|rose gold bracelet

black tie affair post

details: lace maxi dress (on sale!)- c/o (also available here)|crystal drop earrings- old (similar under $40)|rockstud pumps (similar under $100)|black clutch (similar)

weekend uniform post

red for fall post

details: floral dress- c/o (non-maternity)|over the knee boots|red tote bag|sunglasses

red for fall post

details: lace top- c/o (non-maternity)|skinny jeans- c/o (non-maternity)|red suede heels (similar)|leopard clutch-old (similar)|sunglasses

over the knee boots post

details: navy sweater (non-maternity)|plaid scarf (similar)|ostrich satchel- c/o|suede over the knee boots|distressed denim-c/o (non-maternity)

white lace dress post

details: white lace dress- on sale!|rockstud pumps (similar under $100)|pearl earrings- only $32!|link bracelet

happy thanksgiving post

34-week bumpdate post

medallion shirtdress post

fringe sweater post

20-week bumpdate

August 28, 2015

It’s hard to believe, but I am halfway through this pregnancy! And, I think it’s safe to say I have officially popped this week while in London. My mom and I booked a last minute trip to visit my grandparents, wanting to spend some quality time with them before the baby comes.

To be honest, I wasn’t sure how much of my pregnancy I was going to share, but there was such a great response to my 12-week bumpdate, that I figured another bumpdate marking the halfway point was necessary! I would love to hear what you would like to read about going forward. More bumpdates? Maternity fashion? Gender neutral nursery? I would love to know! And, if you are interested, here is the 20-week bumpdate:

How far along? 20 weeks 1 day
Size of Baby: 6.5 inches, 10 oz or the size of a mango
Gender: Caleb and I are going to wait and be surprised… Anyone have any guesses or theories?
Milestones: Our last appointment was the second trimester sonogram. We are thanking God that everything is developing as it should be and baby looks great! I’ll have another sonogram at 30 weeks to check the placement of the placenta– right now, it’s too low.
Weight Gain: 3 pounds
Maternity clothes: None yet, but starting to scout out a few places for when the time comes! Topshop, Buru and Asos are on my list
Pregnancy symptoms: It’s true what they say, the second trimester is a breeze! No symptoms besides tiredness at the end of the day. Honestly, if the bump wasn’t growing, I would forget I was even pregnant.
Sleeping: Still sleeping great, usually close to nine hours of sleep or more! I haven’t needed a pregnancy pillow yet, (seriously, I am asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow) but please send any suggestions as I am sure that I will need one soon
Food cravings: Root Beer, which I have missed having while in London, and every now and then a No. 1 from In-N-Out, which Caleb hasn’t complained about yet!
Food aversions: Hot coffee. Hoping this will change by the time the weather cools down
Exercise: FlyBarre classes four times a week, and walking a ton while we have been in London this week
Nursery: No updates since the 12-week bumpdate post! We have lots of ideas, but haven’t made any progress

sleeveless midi dress (only $48!)|gold aviators|leopard lace-up flats (only $45!)

Cheers,