Lincoln

Meet the sixth and final addition to our family! 

Lincoln

October 7, 2014

9:56 am 

So blessed to have this little boy in our lives. 

I love being a mom!

What to Bring to the Hospital

What does this mama of (almost) 6 put in the hospital bag?

Check it out, you don't need much! You will be surprised at how much the hospital provides and how much you really don't need in your stay there. 

Bump Fashion

 35 weeks!

Or somewhere around there...

;)

Dress: Old Navy Maternity

Vest: LC Lauren Conrad

Sandals: Target

Necklaces: Forever 21

Feeling AMAZING today and yesterday. No heartburn, no contractions, plenty of sleep! 

Not sure if baby dropped or if it's just a fluke, but I am loving this. I was even able to eat nearly a full meal yesterday. MIRACLE, I tell you!

This is the same dress from my date night post several weeks ago. It is so unbelievably comfortable! Soft, stretchy, and flattering too. 

I added layered necklaces, the vest, and sandals to make the whole look casual. 

MAKE UP

I was feeling the fall colors today!

Lorac Pro Palette 1 on the eyes

NYX Soft Cream Matte Lip in Tokyo on the lips.

Anastasia Beverly Hills aka EYEBROW QUEEN on the brows

ACCESSORIES

Chains and my fave midi rings from Forever 21

Sandals are ancient from Target

Search "Bump Wardrobe" for more maternity styles! 

Bump Fashion

34 Weeks! (Give or take, I never keep track)

Outfit Deets:

Hat: My fave Old Navy fedora

Shirt: H&M mama

Chambray: American Eagle

Pants: H&M mama

Sandals: Target

Bag: Nordstrom BP

I'm in shock that we're already this far along. Doesn't seem possible! I gave birth to Roman at 36 weeks gestation - that's only TWO WEEKS from now! 

Can't wait to meet our little nugget!

Feeling: Pretty dang good! Easiest pregnancy by a long shot. 

Craving: Nothing really. Appetite just doesn't seem to be there

Gained: No idea. I avoid scales lol. 

Biggest complaints: heartburn and some killer Braxton Hicks the last week or so. 

Bump Style

Here are a few of my recent mama outfits :) 

And don't forget to check out the previous Bump Style (under the Fashion tab) posts for more ideas!

Kimono: Hollister (similar HERE)

Jeans: H&M mama jeans (similar HERE)

Shoes: Tom's

Kimono: Forever 21 (similar HERE)

Dress: Liz Lange at Target (HERE)

Shoes: Steve Madden yellow braided wedges

Necklace: Forever 21

Blazer: LC Lauren Conrad at Kohl's (HERE)

Jeans: American Eagle boyfriend jeans (similar HERE)

Shoes: Steve Madden Leopard Elusional (HERE)

Necklace: Target

Dress: LC Lauren Conrad at Kohl's

Necklace: LC Lauren Conrad

Hat: Old Navy 

Shirt: Motherhood Maternity

Pants: H&M mama black pants (HERE)

Shoes: Target 

Bump Fashion

I'm loving this pregnancy so far! 

It's baby number six for me and by far the easiest.

Of course, one would expect my body would know what to do by this point. 

Working out regularly and eating healthy are a huge factor in how good you feel during pregnancy (check out my pregnancy health post coming this week!)

Here is what I wore today. I must say, it's one of my favorite outfits. 

It's comfortable, affordable, functional, and so so cute. 

Hat and maternity dress are from Old Navy

Denim vest is from LC Lauren Conrad

Sandals and necklace are Target

Outfit of the Day

Went for a comfortable and casual look today - simple, soft, and chic makes for a happy mama. 

Threw my hair in a top knot, added some stripes and sparkles - Voila! 

Shirt is from Poppy and Dot. Very soft, stretchy comfortable. It's not a maternity shirt, just a regular tunic type of item, and as you can see I tied it under the belly. 

Jeans are Mama Jeans from H&M. They have some of the softest and more comfortable maternity pants I've ever worn. Not to mention, they are usually $40 or under!

Also wearing sparkly pink Toms I've had forever to spice it up!

                                      




  

Make up today :) My favorites - Benefit Push Up Liner and MAC Sweet Experience lipstick. 

Be back soon!

Pregnancy Fashion

We've all been there. Feeling like a huge, lumpy mess. Ready to throw out your entire wardrobe because nothing fits right anymore, ready to down a whole carton of ice cream in tears. 

Ah, the joys of pregnancy. 

Special Announcement

                      

        Pregnant with baby number six! 

       Photo by Lisa Kunkel Photography

               lisakunkel.zenfolio.com

We are so thrilled to announce that baby number six is on the way! Stay tuned for bump wardrobe, meal plans, and how to live a healthy pregnancy lifestyle. 

Thirty Two Weeks

32 Weeks

So this is from two weeks ago now. Whoops. 

31 Weeks

31 Weeks. 

This is now my favorite picture.

No cravings, or appetite for that matter. 

Feeling HUGE. 

Heartburn like a mofo. 

Thirty Weeks

Yesss, I know ...

30 weeks was almost four weeks ago now, but I forgot to post this pic with the other 30 week photos! Didn't want to lose track of it. 

Pregger-Fitness

Here are a few of my favorite workouts for this uncooperative pregnant bod of mine. These are the exercises that I notice the most pain and stiffness relief from.

1. Squat with overhead press (arms/legs/butt)
2. Plie with lateral raise (arms/legs/butt)
3. Opposite arm/leg reach (back/abs)
4. Plank (core)
5. Tricep dips (arms)
6. Lateral leg rotations (legs/butt)
7. Dead lifts (legs/butt)
8. Exercise ball leg lifts  (legs/butt)
9. Wall sits with exercise ball (legs/butt)
10. Hip raise (core/legs/butt)
11. Cat and Cow(core/back)
12. Exercise ball stretch (pelvic floor muscles)
13. Yoga (everything)

Links to my favorite pregnancy specific workouts:

http://www.fitpregnancy.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-health/40-weeks

http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Stretches-Do-Bed-3773451

http://www.fitpregnancy.com/exercise/prenatal-workouts/30-minute-total-body-workout/slide/3

http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Prenatal-Yoga-Sequence-Tight-Hips-Hamstrings-8065748#photo-8065748

http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/10-Minute-Prenatal-Yoga-Strength-Series-24289940

You should only use these workouts if your body is used to working out. Do NOT start working out during a pregnancy, and follow your doctor's instructions.

30 Weeks

30 Weeks! 

Craving: Nothing... loss of appetite

Feeling: HUGE

Found out I'm incredibly anemic and have since started iron pills - it's already helping improve my energy Yay!

Baby's moving around like a little alien in there. 

Missing: Margaritas

I also have symphysis pubis dysfunction. Pelvis. hurts. lots. 

Can't believe we're so close to meeting our little man!

A Little Funny For You

HILARIOUS

28 Weeks

This was taken about two weeks ago, when I was 28 weeks. Ryan is an awesome amateur photog!

28 Weeks

I was craving Quiznos Chicken Carbonara 

Feeling the waking/sleep patterns of my little guy

e.x.h.a.u.s.t.e.d.

And got to breathe a little sigh of relief that I hit the "safe" mark. 

24 Weeks

24 Weeks

Craving: hot cheetos and coffee

Missing: wine and cheese

Little Roman is still measuring two weeks ahead. Big boy!

Getting excited, we're on the countdown! Only 16 weeks left :)

22 Weeks

Ryan was trying new angles this week. I think I'll stick to the old one. :)

The Not-So-Sunny Side of Pregnancy

Okay, let's be real for a minute. Pregnancy sucks!

Or at least it can. Not all the time and not for everyone, but the majority of us experience some of the less than pleasant symptoms and side effects of pregnancy...

1. Breaking Out Everywhere: On your face, your chest, your back, and for me - even on my neck/behind my ears. Not cool body, not cool. I've never experienced this in any of my other pregnancies, so this one is making me highly irritated.

To try to keep the breakouts at bay:
          1. Don't pick at them.
          2. Keep them clean.
          3. Exfoliate.
          4. Use natural make-up.
          5. And acne treatment if desired.

2. Exhaustion: This one is tough if you work and/or have other children. The eyes always threatening to close, the constant need to sit down, your bed constantly on your mind.

To keep the energy up:

 Eat high energy and high protein foods:
          1. Edamame/soybeans
          2. Macadamia nuts
          3. Blueberries
          4. Whole grains
          5. Chicken
          6. Eggs
          7. Drink LOTS of water

Work out! Working out helps keep you in shape and you raring to go. Even if it's just a mini morning workout, do it! I'll post my workout routine in another post.

3. Sleep Troubles: Ugh. This is one I'm really fighting with right now. Hard getting to sleep, hard staying asleep, and in between that waking up to pee.

How to help:
         1. Start a nightly routine.
         2. Do prenatal yoga at night.
         3. Take a relaxing bath.
         4. Give yourself time to wind down.





And there's plenty of other icky, not-fun stuff, but we'll save it for another post.
       

Baby Boy Matteson!