Think Again

We enjoyed the beautiful fall colors and gorgeous view while out for a walk.
Isn't this absolutely magnificent? 

People just don't know that being pregnant makes you that much more sensitive to the remarks they make.

First of all, yes, I know I'm showing. You do not need to reiterate that with "Wow! you are getting big". Seriously, you don't think I know that my narrow waist is gone and I can do nothing about it? You don't think I check myself in the mirror? Well, think again.

Next, do not predict the size of my child by looking at me. Do not tell me that I'm going to get huge with the way things are going. Again, think.

Do not tell me that my stomach is squishy and soft, if I let you touch it. Thanks a lot. I know that I'm a big blob of gushy mess. Just don't say it.

Lastly, the only thing you can say to a pregnant woman is that she is glowing. 

Tell her that she is carrying very well and that her child is going to be so lucky to have her as a mom.

So next time you want to say something less than absolutely one hundred percent positive and reassuring to  to a pregnant woman, think again.

It's Only the Beginning

Hair Tutorial Inspiration

top: Banana Republic similar, sweater: J.Crew similar, pants: Loft similar, heels: Tahari

I know I have been talking a lot about this whole pregnancy thing. Well, this whole experience is very new to me. I am happy to be bringing a child into this world, into our loving home but what I'm not happy about is what that precious child is doing to my body.

First of all, super dry skin. I am slathering ridiculous amounts of almond oil all over myself every morning.

Then the vitamins and the very needed Calcium that's giving me a little bit of the unmentionable.

After that it's the food. Technically, I don't have any crazy cravings but a lot of times I don't know what I want to eat. I know that I need to have nutritious meals, I must have breakfast but a lot of times I just don't want to eat at all. Guilty pleasure of this week - fried chicken sandwich. A quest for the perfect crispy chicken through different places, ended up exceeding my quota for bad food for the entire month.

Lastly, the weight gain. As of last Friday I have gained eight pounds and the baby is weighing 15.5 oz. This is a pretty good number according to my physician but I don't feel that way. 

The thing is, this is only the beginning. Two more weeks and I will start my last trimester which means all of the above multiplied by like ten. So bare with me as I try to navigate through this confusing but most exciting time. And tell you all about it if you are willing to listen.

Fall Colors

top: Ann Taylor, skirt: Loft, blazer: Talbots, shoes: Aldo, necklace: Calvin Klein

I love the fall colors. The gorgeous tree colors and the warm sun. 

So why not take those colors into my closet? I have couple orange and bordeaux pieces that are going to regulars here... I love that I can layer pieces and come with so many different outfits, even being preggo having half of my closet not fit me anymore. 

One amazing thing about carrying the baby is constantly feeling that little one inside you. I guess being a dad is awesome too but I feel like women get to be a mom so much earlier. It's amazing how active this little boy is. And although I haven't met him yet, I love him so very much. It's wonderful feeling of connection. 

My hubby calls him 'our son' which makes him so real and present all the time. Now if we could just agree on a name, everything would be just perfect.

New Best Friend

top: TJMaxx, pants: J.Crew, shoes: Aldo, bag: Kate Spade NY, shades: Old Navy

So I cannot wear any of my winter clothes. Well, maybe like four sweaters that were meant to be oversized last season and  fit perfectly this time. I have given away lots of the clothes that don't fit to my sister.  My closet was crying with me.

Also, it seems like half the stuff in the stores, even sizing up,  is so short that with my pooch bulging out some things barely cover my belly button.
Soooo thrift store is my new best friend.
I picked up these brand new pants with tag still on at thrift store. Although they are a bit loose, ohhh heavenly corduroy they are so comfy.
Thank God for comfy pants. And mid-day naps.

It's a ....

top: thrifed, skirt: NY& Co, shoes: Aldo, necklace, belt: Calvin Klein

This weekend was very joyous. We found out that it's A BOY! 

A little man is on the way and this mama has a lot to prepare for. You see, I have been surrounded by girls all my life. I have one sister, all the cousins that we grew up with are girls, I have three aunts that I am fairly close with. It was kind of closed girl society growing up - we shared everything, from clothes to first boy stories. 

And now, I have a boy on the way.

I am a very girly girl, so having a boy around here will be different. But I knew it was going to be a boy so it's not a surprise for me. 

Hubby and I are very happy that he is healthy and everything is going great. 

Let the planning begin.