“I’m such a cliché.” Said by me, to no one in particular, as I stood in my pajamas in the ice cream aisle of the grocery store, rubbing my belly and contemplating which flavor(s) needed me.
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Turtleneck & Boots
I just love busting out my favorite fall clothes once the weather starts getting cooler. Turtlenecks, cardigans, sweaters, jackets, scarves–oh how I’ve missed you! But my absolute favorite fall wardrobe item has got to be knee-high boots. Love them! Turtleneck: New York & CompanyJeans: Gap (regular jeans, worn with a maternity band)Boots: TargetJacket: GapPregnancy: 28
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Pregnancy: Week 31
November 2-November 8 Thirty-one weeks and Baby G&D is still as active as ever! The other day I was in the bathroom putting on makeup and she kicked me so hard–right at the spot where my belly was leaning up against the sink–that she literally pushed my entire body back away from the sink a
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Thoughts & Prayers
You all know I like to keep things light around here, but tonight I need to post about something very serious. Earlier today I received an email from a reader of mine named Susan. Susan went into premature labor yesterday at only 24 weeks pregnant. She is currently in the hospital on bed rest, and
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Why Pregnant Women Shouldn’t Grocery Shop
A few weeks ago I ran to the grocery store for a gallon of milk and came home with this*: 5 boxes of cinnamon-flavored cereal2 boxes of brown sugar & cinnamon oatmeal bars2 boxes of cinnamon swirl instant oatmeal1 box of gingersnap cookies (which I have never before in my life purchased!)2 boxes of granola
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To Belt or Not To Belt?
Jersey cardigan: Gap Sleeveless sweater: Old Navy Jeans: Gap Maternity Tweed belt: Gap Boots: Nine West Pregnancy: 27 weeks I’m a big fan of the belted look–even throughout my pregnancy–and probably sport a belt around above my belly about once a week. But I know it’s not a look for everyone, so tell me what
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Born Ambitious. Loves to Organize.
Considering Baby G&D is due January 4th, it’s a pretty safe bet that we’re going to have a little Capricorn on our hands (Capricorns are mid-December to mid-January babies). I’m a little bit ashamed to say I wasn’t even aware what our daughter’s zodiac would be until I received this fortuitous gift from my friend
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Pregnancy: Week 30
October 26-November 1 Thirty weeks and our little girl is growing bigger by the day! She now weighs in at over 3 pounds and measures approximately 17 inches from head to toe. The big baby developmental news lately is her brain which is growing smarter by the minute! I am also growing bigger by the
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All Things Loved In October
1. Candy corn. It’s pretty much a given that every October I will tell you candy corn is one of my loves of the month. The chocolate ones are my favorite, but really I’ll eat whatever’s in front of me. Last year my candy corn craving went well into November, and when I could no
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Weekend Errands
T-shirt: Gap MaternitySweater: Gap OutletCorduroy Pants: Gap MaternityScarf: New York & CompanyShoes: SketchersTote: CoachPregnancy: 27 weeks
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