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5 maternity pieces that are worth your investment

November 13, 2012 by 2 Comments
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We all want to look fashionable during pregnancy, but it's hard to justify purchasing a whole new wardrobe for a mere nine months. People always say that, right? The truth is, however, that there are some maternity pieces that will carry you through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Too good to be true? Not with these five products. BLANQI Belly Support Tank - It's been almost seven months since I had my baby and I still love this stretchy tank for layering. Designed with built-in back … [Read more...]

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BLANQI Body Styler [giveaway]

May 7, 2012 by 52 Comments
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It's not easy to get dressed during pregnancy - especially in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. There have been many-a-times that I've stood in front of the closet, analyzing my options for the perfect combination of attractiveness and comfort. My secret weapon for this pregnancy? The BLANQI Body Styler, an under-the-clothes garment with a killer design. The shaper smooths out my hips and back, supports my belly, and helps to hold my pants up (a necessary precaution). In the past, I've mentioned … [Read more...]

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Ladies In Waiting

April 11, 2012 by 32 Comments
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We are all waiting. Holding our breath. The bag is in the car. The floors are mopped. The prayers go up.    40 weeks, 3 days today. I know, in my heart of hearts, that she'll be here right on time. … [Read more...]

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pregnancy update (any day now)

March 26, 2012 by 74 Comments
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There are 14 days until my due date. Tick. Tick. Tock. The prospect of going into labor is always a little scary, but I'm trusting in God's strength and in my body's ability to do the work ahead. We'll be delivering at the local birth center, a place that brings me great peace. In other news, I won a contest yesterday. The prize? A labor & delivery shoot with a local photographer. I was initially elated...but then shy. I'm pretty sure I'm going to turn down the prize. Tim said, … [Read more...]

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Best Products for the 1st Trimester

November 7, 2011 by 11 Comments
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As you know, my 1st trimester was...rough. Needless to say, I didn't use many products in the first trimester - but these four did help me make it through. ComforPedic Harmony Plush mattress by Simmons. It's a well-known fact that pregnant women often have trouble sleeping - even in the 1st trimester. I am no exception. The one thing that helped me in that department was my mattress. The memory foam technology in the ComforPedic line "displaces heat and responds to movement." Unbelievably … [Read more...]

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16weeks pregnant (including birth plans + belly shots)

October 28, 2011 by 38 Comments
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4 months down. 5 months to go. The 1st trimester was KILLER. To be completely honest, it kicked my $$$ (I would say that, but it's not the kind of thing people said where I come from). I was terribly nauseous for months on end, lying horizontal for most of the day. I could barely even take a shower (and you should have seen my hair!). It's getting better. I'm actually cooking again and staying up past 8:30pm...sometimes. BUT I haven't had that famous 2nd trimester burst of energy … [Read more...]

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Morning Sickness [remedies for emesis gravidarum]

September 30, 2010 by 36 Comments
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I had it for both of my pregnancies - unrelenting, all-day nausea + vomiting. For 4 months. My appetite disappeared (but I HAD to eat or I felt worse). My skin turned pale. I lost weight. All I wanted to do was lie perfectly still and hope with all my might that I would fall asleep. [It was that bad]. Needless to say, my first few months of pregnancy were not glamorous and radiant. I was in survival mode, trying every possible remedy (except prescription medications - I didn't feel … [Read more...]

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Summer Fashion: Cake Lingerie

July 7, 2010 by 91 Comments
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There used to be a day when nursing bras were boring. Beige and white were the only color options available. If you were lucky, you *might* find a black bra at a specialty boutique. The sizes were wonky, the fits were all wrong, and they certainly weren't alluring. Fortunately, we live in a brave new world. Designers have stepped up and created beautiful lingerie options for new mums. Case-in-point: Cake Lingerie. The Sydney-based company was established in 2008 by a new mother who found … [Read more...]

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