Maternity Wear: Summer Edition

The first and second trimesters can be a little tough when it comes to your wardrobe. I, for one, have been struggling to put ensembles together that I feel comfortable in. My body is in a bit of a transition stage currently. My little bump is beginning to become noticeable, but to a complete stranger, I am sure there is a bit of confusion. "Is that chick chubby or knocked up?…Hmmm". So my goal is to avoid that little scenario and just keep my growing belly under wraps for a bit longer (Or until I just plain can't hide it anymore). Anyway, below are a few of my go-to summer picks. As you can probably tell, I am all about lightweight materials and a comfortable fit. Flowy dresses have been a lifesaver and thank the heavens that kimonos are back in style. Funky accessories have allowed me to jazz up a few of my basic pieces. Versatility is key. Although I can't wear some of the classics I adore, like high-waisted denim, I am having a lot of fun playing around with different ways to dress my growing bump.

RVCA Sucker Punch Dress/ F21 Embroidered Gauze Dress/ LOFT Lou and Grey Catalina Dress

Yoga Slingshot Flips/ UO Panama Hat/ RayBan Clubmaster Classic/ 

Maternity Side-Panel Denim/ ON Maternity Legging/ F21 Kimono

The Want List

I know, I know, it's only February…and the groundhog is calling for several more weeks of Winter weather, but truly and honestly, I don't care. Today, here in little ole Delaware, the sun is shining and we hit nearly 50 degrees. I realize that this jolt of semi-warmth will be short-lived, but I've decided to focus a bit on Spring anyway. I am getting so tired of chunky knit layers and I'm longing for the day that I can feel comfortable walking out the door in jeans and a tee. It's just so effortless. Bundling not only yourself, but your little babe too, can be more work than it's worth sometimes. So anyway, here are a few pieces that are on my Spring wardrobe want list.

1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6/ 7

And each piece is under $60. Boom.

Find more warm weather looks, here.

What To Wear

The Last 9 Months... in Photos

... less than 4 weeks to go...

Pregnancy Style Done Right

Festival Style

Delaware's Firefly Festival is coming up soon and I have been mulling over what wear. Dressing my ever-growing body is not quite as easy as it used to be, so it's important to plan ahead. I'm really hoping that the weather holds out this year!

Day One

Day Two

Day Three

Baby Drake Update

27 Weeks! Where did the time go? I am nearing my third trimester... which is pretty overwhelming when I really start to think about everything. Overall, I have to say, I am feeling pretty wonderful. A few pee breaks during the night, but I honestly can't complain!

Kiel and I had several appointments at CHOP today. We had a standard fetal ultrasound to measure the baby's overall growth. To our surprise, little man is developing beautifully in there. He is in the 75th percentile, weighing in at 2 pounds, 4 ounces already! According to our OB, he is measuring about a week ahead of schedule! And it looks like my placenta previa has finally resolved. Phew! Now, the chances of me delivering my little mister normally have drastically increased! 

We also had a follow-up fetal echocardiogram, to check on his little heart. Apparently, things are looking relatively un-changed from our last visit. According to the cardiologist, "No news is good news" and he stated that things look very encouraging, which we were glad to hear. We were in the hospital all day, with appointments lasting from 7am to 2pm. Needless to say, we are exhausted, but we couldn't be more happy with our decision to receive our care at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Everyone we met was so encouraging and supportive.

Thanks to all for the love and support. Not a day goes by, that I don't wake up feeling grateful for all the friends and family we have rooting for us. 

xoxo - L

Heading South

Maternity Street Style

a few chicks who have this whole pregnancy style thing really figured out. kudos to them. 

honestly, no one tells you how challenging it is to make your growing body look attractive before the real bump arrives. i'm currently in the ... 'look a little chubby' phase of pregnancy, week 17.  i cannot wait for this belly to pop so people don't have to wonder if i've just totally let myself go in 2013. 

Maternity Shopping 101

   Shopping for maternity clothes can be a real drag. Just because I am going to be a mom, doesn't mean I want to wear matronly clothing. Therefore, I know that I will try and squeeze my growing body into my regular clothes for as long as possible. I'm not a huge fan of Motherhood Maternity or even Pea in a Pod for that matter. Two of my favorite maternity stores are Topshop and Asos. Lots of cute clothes, that are on trend, for a reasonable price.  

I've also recently come across some great deals at Gap (and even Old Navy). Both stores have some staple maternity pieces for spring and summer. If you're a fan, I would definitely recommend ordering online. The in-store selection is often super limited. You're much more likely to find what you're looking for, in your size, on the website. Below are some Gap Maternity Fashions that I've been crushing on.

 And if you hold out.. they often have awesome sales online. I'm holding out hard for that grey maxi.