Topshop Sweater Dress (wearing a size US 4 sized up for the bump), similar less expensive here, Marc Fisher Booties (true to size, ordered my regular 6.5)
Happy Weekend Friends! Can’t believe I am already 18 weeks along, feels like time is flying but at the same time I know I still have a way to go. Wanted to talk about all things Pregnancy and of course fashion in this post and just kind of loop you guys in on everything.
This past weekend Arnel and I spent the weekend up in North Georgia, we did some shopping, enjoyed the beautiful weather and explored some of the sights. We actually ended up finding this dirt road near a farm where both sides of it were covered in yellow flowers and you could just see the little bees and butterflies having the time of their lives. I also love that I wore my new Marc Fisher booties and I honestly can’t rave enough about them, they might be my new favorite for sure. The image might make them look green but honestly they are a tan suede. They are also true to size, I normally size up in booties but I went with my regular 6.5. I also found this wonderful Topshop sweater dress in Ivory (also comes in a charcoal). It’s a great thickness because you can simply wear it as a sweater dress, if you prefer leggings then leggings are fine as well.
Feel like I have to give my husband a big shout out, I mean he is always sweet but now that we are expecting a little one he is like extra sweet. He is always making sure I am comfortable that I have eaten that I am drinking plenty of water, he never says no to any of my requests for a foot massage or back rub. I mean the man is one of a kind and we are so lucky to have him.
First Trimester
If you guys read our baby announcement then you know we found out we were expecting right after July 4th. I mean that whole month and month of August were pretty much a blur. Most days were spent going to work surviving on ginger ale and saltines because I was seriously nauseous all the time, I mean it was like all day every day. There wasn’t anything that was going to change that, there was no remedy to make me feel better it was just pretty much letting the days slip by. Of course I had a view vomiting sessions but I think the worst part was being nauseous at work, could you imagine just trying to stay on task and trying to meet deadlines when really the sight of certain food or smell of things would just make your nausea even worse. This isn’t complaining this is me just telling you all how the first trimester went since a ton of you had asked why I wasn’t blogging as much, I was honestly just trying to not throw up on my computer.
I didn’t have any weird cravings my first trimester, just was super exhausted, indulged in 3 hour naps and loving getting into my pjs right after work.
Cravings
I have had such weird cravings, first trimester I ate lots of saltine crackers and boy did I love some home made bosnian bread and sour cream, I mean I could eat like 4-5 slices of bread with sour cream, it was legit amazing and so delicious and only thing that didn’t make me gag.
Then I went through a phase where flat pretzels and baby bell cheese were my jam, loved that for about a week. I was loving on all things cheese actually but not to worry they were all pregnancy approved cheeses, I promise I triple checked.
My green salads with apple cider vinegar are still my absolute favorite, hands down! You can take a sip if you have a headache or an upset stomach and you seriously feel better instantly. I use ACV for everything!
I haven’t had any major sweet cravings which is surprising because when I wasn’t pregnant I had a big sweet tooth!
Body Changes
So the weight slowly crept up on me but I am not complaining, have been trying to eat pretty healthy lots of salads and of course occasional cheat meal here and there but it’s all about the balance right? Anywho, I feel like some of the stuff is so TMI and I just have a ton of family who are regulars on the blog so I try to keep it neutral. Well my chest size has definitely doubled if not tripled, I am not even exaggerating. The chest has continued to outgrow my belly and while I have always been busty I wish they would slow down because I personally can’t handle it. So when all my friends who were so excited about their chest growing, personally, I am over here like can I stop buying a new bras every few weeks.
I am embracing the changes though, love the little growing bump and I have been loving dresses because they are honestly the most comfortable especially for work. Since baby girl is so low I mean super low, pants were out of the question after the first trimester, my old jeans have been settling nicely in my closet and won’t be coming out until next summer. While I have a few maternity jeans I have been sticking to dresses but I am sure when the temps drop I will be loving on my my maternity pants!
Also is it weird to tell you guys that I look forward to the day my lips grow, I have had the smallest lips my whole life and when I heard your lips get a little enhance I got super excited because I am like oh-em-gee maybe I can wear some bright lipstick for the holidays with a sparkly dress and finally do a proper kissy face? is that too much to ask for. I know I am totally silly but I look forward to it, it definitely hasn’t happened yet but I will let you know when it does.
Skin changes hmmm, anyone who knows me will tell you I love a fresh face and a clear face and while I was super thankful I had 0 break outs the first 11 weeks, and then week 13 I started getting random breakouts and I would be lying if I told you that it didn’t bother me, I know it’s a natural process, it happens with all the hormones but I am just not used to wearing a ton of make up and covering blemishes up with concealer so I have been hyper focused on just eating nutritious food and lots of water to keep any break outs at bay. Again, I am not complaining and other women experience changes much worse than mine, it’s just an insecurity so when you are used to dealing with 1 blemish once a month and then you get like 6, you start to be like wait what am I doing wrong, but you probably aren’t it’s just that you are growing a human and it takes your hormones a minute to get situated. But I have stuck to just face wash, no other products, I do use apple cider vinegar as a spot treatment lol, don’t judge me.
Best Part
So besides the body changes, the first trimester nausea and the growing chest, I have been the happiest pregnant lady, I have also been super laid back, laughing a ton. It’s also a mind set I had always wanted to be in because no one wants to deal with a grumpy pregnant lady. Sometimes I am a little too laid back, like let’s just say I have let go of my clean freak ways, I just don’t want to stress if the laundry isn’t done or if the dishes aren’t done, so I just relax kick up my feet after work and read a book or watch a show. I mean I am sure Arnel thinks he might be living in a frat house but hey no stress. JK I promise our house isn’t that bad but I have taken it slow and have just enjoyed my pregnancy. Arnel has said that he has never seen me happier and I think it’s because every morning I wake up with a grateful heart and I go to bed feeling so grateful that it’s literally what keeps me going during the day. When I have a rough day I just say look other people are struggling and you have this precious little baby growing inside you who needs you to be a happy momma so be a happy momma, so then I just snuggle up to arnel he gives me sweet hugs and kisses and all the worries drift away. I know it’s easier said than done but honestly mind over matter. Also it’s funny when people ask Arnel, “so how is it, does she cry at random things?” Arnel usually just laughs and says no she doesn’t, she laughs at my funny jokes and thinks I am hilarious and I haven’t ever seen a happier pregnant lady.
Okay that’s it for now, I feel like I covered a few things, of course if you all have any questions you can always shoot me a message!
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xoxo
LOH