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!

Snacks for Pregnant and Nursing Moms

Staying healthy and energized during pregnancy is tough! 

You have a little baby peanut siphoning all your nutrients and will power, all day every day. 

I ran into big problems with keeping my blood sugar up, and would often get fainty, dizzy, and nauseous. I ended up eating small meals and snacks several times a day. Better for energy and better for digestion!

Here are a few examples of my go-to snacks for pregnancy. High in protein, healthy, and delicious!

1. Apples and Almond Butter: Easy and portable!

 2. Smoothies: So many different combinations and easy to maximize protein and other nutrients. Add lots of kale, spinach, swiss chard! I personally love adding a scoop or two of vanilla protein powder and a couple scoops of flax seed. 

 3. Yogurt with granola and fruit: Almost tastes like a desert but so healthy!

 4. Veggies and hummus: Another quick and portable snack!

5. Ezekiel bread with avocado and hardboiled eggs. PROTEIN!

 6. Oatmeal with fruit: I also add a scoop of protein powder, maybe a few walnuts. 

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!

Date Night Bump Fashion

I am just loving the maternity selections this year. Shout out to Old Navy for making such a versatile and flattering dress this season!

I love this outfit for a date night with the hubby. It's dressy, comfortable, so cute, and can be dressed up or down.

(Excuse that white spot on my mirror)

Dress: Old Navy Maternity

Shoes: Steve Madden Elusion Leopard Pointed Toe Flat

Necklace: Target

Bracelet: Forever 21

Make up:

Lorac Pro Palette

Benefit Push Up Liner

MAC Myth lipstick with Laura Mercier gloss

Ardell Wispie Lashes

Hair: Curled around a one inch barrel 

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. 

Baby Movement

So Ryan finally got to feel the little nugget move today! I've been feeling him for awhile but the little stinker would stop immediately when Ry put his hand on my belly.

So I devised a plan to get him to kick for Ryan. I rest the laptop on my belly when I'm messing around on the internet. The computer gets warm and he loves it! So he was moving around, punching and rolling like a crazy jumping bean, I call Ryan over, move the computer and BAM. There's a few kicks for the Daddy :)

Love it!

Prego Sanity Savers

We all have those days...

Days where we want to rip out our hair and hide in a closet. Possibly cry. And being pregnant is a catalyst for these kind of moments...

With the four kiddos and a little bun in the oven, I admit that my patience and stamina wears thin when doing my daily Mommy tasks. 

My saviors on the rough days:

As soon as Ryan gets home, I retreat to take a warm bubble bath. It soothes my aches and pains from the ever-growing belly. 

Then I crawl into my coziest jammies, pop in some earbuds, curl up with a warm blanket, and drink hot chocolate with marshmallows. 

Don't underestimate a Mommy's need for a little alone time! If you need it, take it. You'll feel a million times better afterwards. 

Thank God for awesome hubbies like Ry.

Bump Wardrobe

So on days like today where it's going to be warm - about 77 degrees - I like to wear something flowy that doesn't make me want to change five billion times.

Here's my outfit today! Again, I'll post a pic of me wearing it once Ryan gets home on Saturday night. 

Comfortable by ashleygomes featuring leather tote handbags

Okay... I don't really have the bag... Isn't it cute though?!

Bump Wardrobe

When you're in that awkward "People can't tell if I'm pregnant or just had a really big lunch..." phase, getting dressed SUCKS.

I don't know about you guys, but I end up trying on everything in my closet twice, making a huge mess out of my room, and resolving to live in my pajamas for the rest of the pregnancy.

So I shall post outfits that I find functional, cute, and most importantly of all - comfortable. Just in case any other rapidly expanding women want some help.

Here's what I wore today:

I'll add a pic of me wearing it once Ryan gets home. 

Light denim shirt is from Maurices (I didn't tie it like the pic though), tank is Mossimo from Target, the bodycon skirt is from Forever 21, and the black Toms are from Toms.com. 

The looser denim shirt helps hide the bump-ish like growth happening around your abdomen and the bodycon skirt is stretchy and comfortable. 

Loves, ladies!

Most Comfortable Outfit EVER

I'm not sure how many people are like me and just want to be comfortable all the time, but I'm the type of person who changes out of my clothes right when I get home into something lounge-worthy. Well, my friends, I have finally discovered the epitome of the comfortable outfit.

Yes, I know that you all were waiting with bated breath.

So whether you're prego, just like to be comfy, or both... here it is.

The top is a tank from aerie by American Eagle Super Comfy Tank Top

And the bottoms are from Forever 21. Most Comfortable Pants on the Planet

I have the pants in heather grey, which while feeling all the clothes at the store, seemed to be the softest. 

Now, go forth and be comfortable.