Wrong length

dress: c/o shein   scarf: world market   boots: justfab   vest: target
Normally I feel like this  length dress is far from flattering on me because of my short legs, but I guess that all goes out the window when you have a big belly.  Comfort wins and this dress is so comfy! I'm hoping with cute sandals I'll be able to wear it in the summer, although I keep forgetting how much nursing runs your wardrobe, which I'm not looking forward to!  I mean this dress is big enough, he could just fit under there, right? ;)
We don't have many plans this weekend, which I'm super excited about.  Chris has been really busy with work and Addilyn has been sick the last few days so I'm hoping for some solo time this weekend.  Like a trip to Target and some time to figure out what we'll all wear for our maternity pictures next weekend! I also plan on eating cheese fries at least once.  
Hope you have a great weekend!

Body Double

sweater: c/o shein   leggings: costco   boots & scarf: dsw
I was watching Keeping up with the Kardashians yesterday and found out when Kim was pregnant she had a body double that would come to her house.  She'd put on a fake baby belly and try on her clothes, then take pictures in them because Kim was too tired to try them all on.  
Now the ridiculous thing about that isn't that she was too tired to try on all her clothes.  The other day I wanted to try on some clothes to figure out what to wear for our maternity pictures coming up, and gave up after one pair of pants, a pair of boots and two shirts.  It was seriously hard work and I was tired.  
I'm sure that job pays good money which I can't do, but if any wants to come over with a fake belly and try some clothes on for me I'll pay you with fruit snacks and cheese fries.
Also I realize I am wearing leggings as pants.  If I would've had a body double to try it on first that wouldn't have happened.    

Another favorite

 top: c/o shein  sweater: c/o shein   leggings: gap   boots: zulily 

I wore this outfit on Thanksgiving and it's one of my favorite maternity outfits.  I wore this top a handful of times this last spring and summer, and love that I can wear it in the fall and winter, and pregnant.  Loose, flowy and comfortable.  My favorite things.  

Hope you all have a great weekend! Happy almost Friday! 

How to make your belly look smaller

dress: c/o shein   scarf: ebay  boots: dsw  

Want to know how to make your big belly look smaller?  Wear a scarf that looks like it's about to take over your body.  This will help your self esteem, especially after last night.  I decided to take a bath because my body was not feeling great and sadly my belly (or my boobs) didn't even come close to being under water, to which Addilyn thought was hysterical.  She kept running back in the bathroom, standing next to the tub and cracking up.  Glad you think my body is so funny.  Thank you for helping me make my bath so relaxing.

In other news, this sweater is wonderful.  It's non maternity, but super stretchy.  Also love that it's holey, because my overheated pregnant gets hot way too fast!

Blanket? Poncho? Who cares.

poncho: c/o shein   leggings: gap  boots: dsw 

This weekend when I came out wearing this, Chris literally thought I was just wearing a blanket. And I don't blame him.  It looks and feels just like a big blanket and I love it.  Perfect for Winter, perfect for a big pregnant belly and I want to wear it all the time.   

It's time to cut myself off

 sweater & vest: old navy   leggings: gap   boots: just fab

I officially need to cut myself off from going to Old Navy or looking on their website.  Whether for clothes for myself or for Addilyn, I have spent too much money there the last many months!  But their clothes are so cute, comfortable and cheap!  I ordered this maternity sweater online a few weeks ago, along with two other super cute tops.  Each top was under $10, plus I had $10 off for super cash and got free shipping, so really they were almost free.  I got the vest for $18 at the outlet store on our weekend away last month, and have worn it non stop.  I know they had $15 vests the other day and I so badly wanted to get another color but I refrained.  See, I do have some self control? 

And I fully intend to wear this, and the other tops I got well after this baby is born so even more worth my money, right?  Also, I may have given up on my quest for really cute maternity jeans. Leggings for the win every day.  

Answer this?

vest: old navy   flannel: c/o shein  jeans: ross 

Why is it hard to find inexpensive, great maternity jeans?  This is the only pair I own that I really like.  I found them at Ross for $17.  But I want a pair that is darker and that I can tuck into boots. I want a pair that are cute and comfortable and don't cost me close to $100.  

Why is my belly so high?  If I didn't put my hand over my stomach in these pictures I'm pretty sure it just runs right up into my boobs and there is no space whatsoever.  

Where can I find scrunchy socks?  Ones that I can wear with wedges or my flat booties and leggings.  I have only see ones that are too high.  I need my collection from the 80's back.  Although I promise not to wear two at a time and swap colors on each leg.  
Why can't people selling products do a little research?  Someone messaged me from It Works about shrinking my belly and trying out their products.  Um, do a little looking on my facebook page and you'd see that this belly is only getting bigger these days, just like it is supposed to!
What's a good camera that's around $300?  My birthday is next week and I'm asking for money towards a camera for my birthday and Christmas.  I don't want to spend much more than $300 but want a sweet camera that I can learn how to take better pictures with.  
Help please!!

Thank you Target lady for making me cry

top: white plum   leggings: gap   boots: old navy   sweater: loft 
I feel like there should be a pregnancy or even new mom link up every week called what made me cry this week.  I felt like I had a pretty good hold on my emotions at the beginning of my pregnancy and can barely think of anything that made me cry during those first 12 weeks or so.  This last trimester? I get teary eyed real easily.  
Here's a few from the week: 
Feeling overwhelmed with things that need to get done.  
Sad news from a friend. 
A conversation with Chris about me cooking (or lack there of). 
Those are all just about validated, but this one not so much.  And I managed to hold myself together and not waste more than a few tears.  
Addi and I were walking into Target the other day and I was talking on the phone to my mom while I was trying to get a cart out of the front of the store.  I put Addi down in front of me, between myself and the cart, as she likes to "push" the cart with me.  So we were probably moving a little slower than the normal single shopper, but Addilyn was cooperating just fine.  
This lady came up next to me and so, so rudely said "Can you either get off the phone or watch your kid?" With the rudest, meanest look and attitude.  I mumbled something like "Ummmmm... . . . .  My daughter is just fine and right next to me."  To which she said, "Well you've blocked me at least three times."  Which I'm really not sure how that is possible, but either way super rude and I did have to try hard to not cry.  
Later in the store we were walking around and I said to Addilyn that I didn't want to run into that lady again and she said "Yeah. She was really, really weird."  Oops.  Not sure where she got that one, but all I could do was laugh and not correct her.  

"You've popped!"

dress: target   boots: justfab 
There are so many things about pregnancy that are just weird.  Your body is definitely not normal feeling and people make comments about your growing self often.  
My sister and I have had a few discussions with my mom about what may make a pregnant girl feel a little self conscious, like my mom saying "Woah, look at your belly!"  Which to me feels like "Holy cow, you're getting so fat."  But to her it's a totally acceptable thing to say as of course my belly is getting big, I'm pregnant.  She apparently was a confident pregnant women and doesn't remember feeling self conscious about her growing belly.  
And maybe she's right, but I have a hard time not feeling self conscious, especially when I feel like I am getting bigger so much faster this time around.  My question is though how do you respond when people say things that aren't a compliment so a "thank you" just doesn't fit?  
Like this week at least three people have said "Wow, you've really popped this week!" Or "You're definitely showing!" I usually laugh awkwardly and say "yep, I'm pregnant." 
What was or is your response?? Basically I just think people should only be allowed to say a select few things to pregnant woman.  Like "Wow, you are so beautiful," or "What a perfect belly!"  
P.S.  These pictures were from two weeks ago.  Never waste a good outfit to share, especially when you are pregnant.  My belly is has "popped" for sure this last week or so.  

Pink Blush

top: c/o pink blush  leggings: gap maternity  scarf: world market  boots: ?

I'm excited for this post because this store has become one of my favorite stores.  It's funny because when I was pregnant with Addilyn I bought a lot of maternity clothes and at the end of my pregnancy I said if I got pregnant again I wouldn't buy any more maternity clothes.  Yea, so I was very wrong about that.  With Addilyn I was teaching and wore dressier clothes most of the time, and the season I was pregnant was different, as well as my style has changed this time around too.  But when buying new clothes I wanted them to be first of all comfortable, good quality and clothes that I could even wear for awhile (or forever) after I was pregnant.  Especially dresses and tops.  I mean, baggy and comfy are my two main requirements pregnant or not! 

Before I worked with Pink Blush for this post, I had ordered from them two times the month before. They always have amazing sales, free shipping and free shipping for exchanges, which I ended up doing.  They were great to work with for that order, as well as when I worked with them for this post. I bought these items and each one was under $15, with free shipping.  

I love them all and I'm pretty sure I'll wear all of them after this pregnancy.  That's acceptable if they are really cute right?

 sweater: c/o pink blush 

I picked out this sweater and I love it.  It is so comfortable and I love the zippers at the bottom.  It is perfect with leggings, but as my belly grows and it gets shorter I think it will look great with jeans. 

 baseball tee: c/o pink blush 

Notice the Little Mermaid? Addilyn had to make sure she got in the picture.  A maternity baseball tee has been on my pregnant wish list since I was pregnant with Addilyn, so I was excited when I got to pick this one!  I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be more of a shirt, but is long enough to be a dress on me.  Which makes it perfect for leggings, boots and a scarf this Fall and Winter.  

jeans: c/o  pink blush   sweater & boots: target
I was a little nervous to order jeans, as I never do online since sizes are always so different. But I knew their return policy was really easy so I figured if I had to exchange them it wouldn't be a big deal.  Thankfully they fit great, minus being a little long, which is always my problem.  I think I may cut the ends off and hem them so I don't have to roll them so many times!  They are full panel, which is my favorite as this belly grows.  
Pink Blush also has a non-maternity shop with pieces just as cute.  Both sites always have flash sales and deals of the day, with free shipping always.  I may check their sites many times a week and have had to restrain myself from ordering more.  I'm pretty sure I'll be buying a dress or two for our maternity pictures when that time comes!  Thank you so much Pink Blush!  I love my new clothes and may already have some more sitting in my cart waiting for me to buy them!
(Make sure to follow them on instagram to keep up with their sales and specials!)

$5 Booties

dress: old navy   booties: old navy 
Last week I went to Old Navy and got super lucky.  I found these booties for less than $5 and I love them.  They now beat my favorite $8 booties from Target.  They are super comfortable and now I love wearing booties with dresses and jeans, so I know that I will wear them a ton!  I also got this dress for $15 and it is so comfy.  I'm sure I'll wear it with leggings this winter, as it is super flowy and will hopefully fit this growing belly for a long time!  Hooray for $20 outfits!

Sweater Weather

 grey sweater: c/o shein     tan sweater: c/o shein

I'm so happy we are finally in sweater weather here and there.  We've had a few cooler days, especially the mornings, and I couldn't be happier about it.  I LOVE these two new sweaters and know I will be wearing them a ton. Pockets, comfy, baggy and soft.  Definite fall requirements.  And I can wear them with jeans, dresses, over tank tops . . . .  Plus my growing belly does not get in the way. Win, win, win!

sweater: c/o shein  tunic: c/o shein (a favorite of mine!)   jeans: gap   booties: target 

Plus it also means getting out my trusty $7 Target booties.  I remember debating buying them and don't know what I was thinking.  I wear them all the time in the Fall!  Excuse the wrinkles.  Iron, what?

sweater: c/o  shein    tee: old navy  
Hope you all have a great weekend! I think the high for Saturday is 65 and Apple Picking is on our agenda, which means apple donuts and apple cider.  I can not wait!

The end. Again.

 top: c/o sheinside   jeggings: gap   shoes: kohls   watch: c/o Jord watches    leather bracelet: nickel & suede

Last night I finished the last episode of Friday Night Lights.  For the second time.  And I was just as sad, if not more when it was over.  That show may be the best show ever.  I watch one episode before I go to bed almost every night and I don't know what to do with myself before bed now.  I'm thinking maybe starting Parenthood over again.  I think I've watched all the good Netflix shows, but I could be wrong, so please fill me in if I'm missing one.  Important stuff here, I know.  

In equally important business, I love this top.  It fits my standards of long, baggy and comfy.  If it wasn't so sheer I'd wear it as a dress, but leggings and jeans it is.  Plus it's under $12 so win, win!

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  I can't believe it is already the end of July!