Showing posts with label We're Pregnant. Show all posts
Showing posts with label We're Pregnant. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Mommy Must-Haves & Products to Skip


Though I'm only fifteen days postpartum, I have definitely formed some opinions on my favorite products and have some products that I wouldn't recommend for one reason or another.

Mommy Must-Haves:
  • FeedBaby App (free) - This app is available on Android and on Apple products and it ROCKS! The free version let's you track when your baby eats, poops, sleeps, when you breastfeed and more! You can pay for extended features but I found the free version to be just as helpful! 


  • BabyCenter App - I used the BabyCenter website when we were trying to get pregnant and all throughout my pregnancy, so who else would I trust for getting information about my growing baby and having a place to discuss issues with other moms all over the world!? The app also gives you a helpful checklist to know what to do throughout your baby's first weeks and months.

  • Tommee Tippee 5oz Bottles - If you check out my post Humble Beginnings of Uncharted Motherhood you'll understand why I was hoping to wait until at least 6 weeks old to give my son bottles, but ended up needing to give him bottles at only a few days old. I LOVE these bottles because they are great for breastfed babies and they're so easy to use and clean.

  • Medela Milk Storage Bottles - These storage bottles fit on my Medela Pump In-Style breast pump but they're also good for storing formula and measuring out water to add to our powdered formula. Love Love Love them!

  • Medela Pump In Style - I was able to get this pump from a medical supply store and apply it towards my deductible so that's one reason to love it, but it's a great pump overall! I leave it sitting next to the rocker in my son's room and use it every few hours. I love that it's an electric pump and that it can be single or double. I also asked for an extra set of pump accessories (2 tubes, two bottles, two flanges and filters) which makes pumping and cleaning much less hectic - I always make sure to have a clean set ready for the next time I need to pump.
  • Graco Rock'n'Play - This was an item I didn't plan on needing (read why here) and this item itself was purchased by m mother-in-law from our cousin as a place for our son to nap when he visited their house. Lone behold, it's the only thing our son liked sleep in that we were comfortable letting him sleep in. We love it though! We pull it all over the house while he's napping and I love that it folds flat for easy storage or traveling. 

  • Bamboobies Breast Pads - I'll be honest, at first I didn't like these because they seemed huge and since they don't have sizes, I felt like they would crinkle and show through my bras, but once I got my milk in, that problem seemed to disappear! Very comfortable and washable!
  • Strapless Hands-Free Pumping Bra - I'm glad I asked for this on my registry because I'm able to pump and still do other things such as working on the computer, etc. Keep in mind, you're still connected to your pump which needs to be plugged in so it's not like you can walk all over the house and do chores and such, but at least your hands are free to do small, isolated tasks. I also like that this bra is adjustable.
  • Receiving Blankets - I honestly thought I wouldn't use these very much or at least for very long since they're pretty small compared to swaddling blankets but we've used them the most! We like to wrap our son in them or cover him while in the Rock'n'Play.
  • Similac Supplement FormulaThis is another product I didn't plan on needing (read why here) but it's grown on me and I appreciate having it because we're able to judge exactly how much food and nutrients my son is getting.

  • Regular trash can for dirty diapers - I'm very glad that we didn't waste our money on a fancy diaper genie or similar contraption because a regular step trashcan works just fine!
  • All Free and Clear Detergent - We decided to try this hypoallergenic laundry detergent before running out to the store to buy special baby detergent and so far so good! We're able to wash our clothes with our son's clothes which saves us time and money!
 

  • Ikea Play Mat - I loved this play mat because it's not crazy busy and overstimulating like most play mats. It's simple and effective!

  • Infant Pacifiers - These pacifiers are awesome and our son loves them. They are newborn size pacifiers and although I had hoped to wait to give him pacifiers until around 6 weeks old, I would much rather let him suck on these than his fingers!
  • Waterproof Changing Pad Covers - We got two packs of these and they rock! As soon as one gets dirty, we throw it in the wash and pull out a new one! We also have one folded in our Rock'n'Play in case our son leaks through his diapers, which has already happened a time or two.

  • Munchkin bottle brush - I love this brush for cleaning bottles and bottle nipples and I love that the skinny nipple brush stores away in the handle of the larger brush! 

  • Depends Silhouettes - Yes, I know what you're thinking, these are adult diapers. But don't knock them before you try them postpartum! They are equivalent to the mesh underwear and giant pads you get from the hospital, but better! You really can't tell you're wearing these (unless you're in like skin-tight leggings, then you'll probably notice them) but seriously, don't question this purchase, just buy them. You can thank me later.



  • Antibacterial Soap - You can't go wrong having antibacterial soap in the house with a new baby, whether making sure guests don't bring in outside germs before holding your new little one or washing poop off your hands, this is definitely a must-have.

  • Boppy Pillow - Since I'm not really breastfeeding like I had planned, the Boppy has turned into more of an items that we hand to guests to help them hold and visit with our son. People love it, even men, and think it's the most brilliant invention! I like the Boppy too, and know that it will come in handy as my son starts to get older - he will be able to use it in different positions to encourage his body strength. **BONUS TIP make sure to have at least two Boppy Slipcovers to change out in case baby spits up on one or just for good hygiene purposes. 
  • SkipHop Diaper Bag - I LOVE my diaper bag! It's tall but not bulky! I got this diaper bag in solid heather gray and I love the material it's made out of - spills will just wipe off! I also love that it has straps to attach to the handle of our stroller for easy access.

  • Black Wristlet - I made sure to switch and wean myself off of a giant purse a few months before my son was born knowing full well that my life would need to be carried in a diaper bag once he arrived. Getting my personal things into a small clutch was an awesome decision because it fits right into my diaper bag without me needing to carry a diaper bag and a giant purse, and I can quickly and easily remove my clutch if our son is visiting with grandparents and I need to run errands, etc. 

  • Help from family and friends!!!! - When I read this in so many blogs and magazine articles I thought to myself, dugh! Get help, accept help, yada yada yada, but seriously. I would not have gotten through the first 2 weeks of my son's life without help from our family. My first week postpartum was rough as I went through many physical battles, none life-threatening thank goodness, and the help from my husband, meals from family and help from all of our parents was invaluable! My second week postpartum was my husband's first week back to school (he's a teacher) so it was AWESOME to have my mom stay with us his whole first week of school as I built back my energy and as we tried to find a routine again. If help is available to you, please please please utilize it! I would have been a physical, emotional and mental MESS without help!


Products to Skip:
  • Boon Lawn Drying Rack - I was seriously disappointed by this product, not that there's much to it, but I was excited to use it to dry bottles and breast pump parts. I'm suggesting to skip this product because it really didn't promote drying. I could wash bottles before bed and the next morning they're still sitting on the drying rack dripping wet.

  • Luvs Diapers - I did extensive research on diaper brands and which would be the best and most cost effective brand. With Amazon Prime or even just in stores, I determined that Luvs were the brand for us because they were the cheapest name brand out there and you could buy jumbo boxes of their diapers. The cheap part definitely stayed true to my thoughts. These diapers could handle a small amount of newborn poop and any more would have caused blowouts in seconds! They are super thin diapers and not very absorbent, at all! These are on my skip list for sure!
  • Swaddle Blankets - We asked for swaddle blankets and I have to admit that I was super excited to swaddle my son and use them (did I mention that the patterns were super cute?). We swaddled my son a few times, but he always managed to get his arms free and that's how he likes to sleep, so swaddling blankets proved to be pretty useless in our house.

  • Newborn Clothes & Diapers - Our son was 8lbs, 4oz and 20.5" long when he was born. Thank goodness I didn't just pack newborn clothes for the hospital! My son has pretty much been too long to fit in newborn clothes since birth, although some brands seem larger than others, but not many. We also only had him in newborn diapers for about 4 days and realized that they were so tiny on him that if he pooped at all, we would have serious problems! He's in size 1 diapers and 0-3 clothes, all of which are still a bit big on him, but at least we're not cramming his sweet little body into stuff that's too small! 
  • Diaper Rash Cream - It's probably because I stay home with my son and am able to perform regular diaper changes, but we haven't needed diaper rash cream yet. We pretty much are able to change on demand and the only time he sits in a dirty or wet diaper is because he's sleeping.

  • Johnson's Hand and Face Wipes - Perhaps I tried to use these too soon, but the packaging doesn't specify if these can or cannot be used on a newborn. These wipes made my son's skin breakout so they were quickly added to my skip list.

  • Amazon Prime/Amazon Mom - Amazon Prime made my skip list for a few reasons, the first being the movie/TV show streaming is not user friendly and has very limiting movie and TV show options. Also, you pay for the full year upfront, which stinks when the service proves to be useless for your family because you no longer are buying name brand diapers but Target Up&Up brand that can't be ordered through Amazon Mom. The only feature that is worth the money is the free 2-day shipping, but we never order things on Amazon so even this feature wasn't worth the money.
  • Medela Steam Clean Bags - I thought these steam clean bags would save me a ton of time from having to wash each piece from my breast pump after every use but I quickly discovered that I still have to use my bottle brush to clean the pieces, especially the flanges, so to me these were not helpful or worth my money and they are on my skip list.  

  • Nursing Bras - I made sure to buy nursing bras early in my pregnancy and wear them pretty much throughout my pregnancy to get used to them and how they worked. Since I haven't nursed the way I had hoped, nursing bras have been useless to me, but also I find that wearing sports bras are much more efficient and hold my breast pads better than the nursing bras so I've stuck with sports bras.


What items made your Mommy Must-Have List and your Products to Skip List?

Happy Living & God's Blessings!
J.M.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Tips & Tricks to Remember for My Next Pregnancy


I'm currently 34 weeks and 5 days pregnant with Graham! We're getting close to his EDD (estimated due date) and Andrew and I are getting more and more excited with each passing day. While I'm still not finished with my first pregnancy, I have definitely recognized some tips & tricks that I need to remember for my next pregnancy. 

  1. Don't buy all maternity clothes in the beginning - by month 7, 8 and 9 these cute pieces probably won't cover your belly anymore.
  2. Sleeping with a pillow between your knees makes a world of difference when trying to get comfortable.
  3. If you get restless during the night or wake up and can't fall back to sleep, take a warm shower - works like a charm.
  4. Water isn't always the best hydration method - drink little bottles of G2 Gatorade to help replenish electrolytes! (I like drinking one in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one in the middle of the night if I wake up sweating {9 times out of 10..I do!})
  5. Coconut oil works much better than cocoa butter on stretch marks and dry, itchy nipples. (I bought a jar of it and scooped a small portion into a tiny Tupperware container that is kept in the bathroom where I do my evening routine) 
  6. Going to bed early is not shameful, it rocks! 
  7. When you wake up before your alarm and your husband is peacefully sleeping next to you, take in your surroundings. Love the life God has blessed you with and take a moment to thank Him for it.
  8. Not everyone has crazy pregnancy cravings, and that's okay. (The one thing I craved, if at all, was cheese)
  9. When morning sickness is ruining you, get medicine from your doctor and eat Skinny Popcorn and string cheese like it's going out of style.
  10. Don't weigh yourself everyday, but do keep track of your weight once a week.
  11. Don't get frustrated when you seem to gain multiple pounds overnight, it will even itself out.
  12. Telling your husband that the baby needs Calcium is the best excuse to get ice cream.
  13. Taking Tums every time you have heartburn may actually make you have heartburn more often, or at least it will make you feel like your throat is melting from the inside out.
  14. The gummy prenatal vitamins rock!
  15. If you have morning sickness or nausea, try taking your prenatal vitamins at night, it really does help.
  16. Don't use a broom while pregnant. ever! - The three times I swept my floor or the sidewalk while pregnant, I had the most painful, throbbing arms, chest, jaw and ears! I went to the doctor for it the first time it happened and they thought it was from the motion of sweeping. I'm pretty sure they're right. It's the most painful experience I've ever had and I was stupid and went through it three different times. You can't sleep, Tylenol doesn't work...just don't use a broom. at. all.
  17. Getting the nursery ready early is not a bad thing, no matter how much you get teased about it. Feel good that you're ahead of the game.
  18. Have your hospital bags packed early, there's not harm in being prepared.
  19. Make a list of things that must be grabbed last minute before labor and set it on top of the hospital bags. Let your husband know that the list is there. Make him read it early and often - who knows what the sheer panic of labor will do to his comprehension skills.
  20. Practice installing the car seat before you actually need it.
  21. Ask friends, family and others for advice on which brands to register for, but don't feel you need to take their recommendations at full value. 
  22. Join a mom or parent chat board - the support and answers you can get from internet strangers can actually be comforting and helpful. (I use BabyCenter and love it. I tried TheBump and the "community" wasn't my cup of tea)
  23. Dig into that Pinterest board you've had for months with zillions of baby pins - now is the time to start absorbing parenting and baby knowledge like a sponge.
  24. If your husband offers to rub your feet or back, do the dishes or do anything helpful, say yes. They really do want to feel like they're making life a little easier on us, and bless their hearts for it!
  25. When you can't seem to sit through an hour of church because you're hot and about to pass out, bring a cold water bottle with you and discretely sip it when you feel faint or put it on your wrist when you feel overheated.
  26. When you buy BellyBands in the beginning of pregnancy, thinking that you will wear them over your pre-pregnancy jeans to get longer use out of them, think again. BellyBands are much more useful when you have layers of maternity clothes that seem to make you muffin-top like a baker, so use them to smooth out your rolls.
  27. Wash all baby clothes, blankets, sheets, towels and hats before baby comes and use a hypoallergenic detergent. (We chose All Free & Clear instead of baby specific detergent, that way we can wash our clothes mixed in with baby's)
  28. Spending an hour or more in 80* heat will wipe you out! Make sure to stay hydrated and don't stay in the heat longer than you need to - you'll feel like you got hit by a bus if you do.
  29. Use pregnancy apps on your phone to stay in tune with your baby's growth and to help get you and your husband excited for baby. (We like the What To Expect When You're Expecting app and I use BabyCenter to track kick counts and chat with other moms on my birth broad)
  30. You will probably get more rude comments than you could have imagined because people think they're being cute or funny, but just complain about it to your husband and then let it roll off your back. 
  31. If you're still working and you have a desk job, set an alarm on your phone or FitBit to remind you to stand every hour - your feet and ankles will thank you for it.
  32. It's okay if you end up eating a cold, Jimmy Johns sandwich every now and again - they really don't taste that great warmed up anyway.
  33. When you wake up sweating and feel like your skin is going to melt off, drink a little G2 Gatorade - it cools you down and helps you feel refreshed almost instantly.
  34. When your feet swell, it's okay if the only thing that fits your chubby feet are cute rhinestone sandles. (I can't get my feet into any closed shoes)

 Happy Living & God's Blessings!
J.M.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Pins That Got Me Through My First Pregnancy


Pregnancy and parenting is an exciting and scary new adventure. I had been pinning parenting tips and baby help for years on Pinterest, even before babies were a serious idea for us. One of the greatest appreciations I have for living in the 21st century would be the internet, because it can connect you to other parents just like you, help you find advice on how to soothe your baby to sleep and when to transition your baby over to solid foods, it's incredibly helpful! There are so many pins out there though, how do you find the best ones? What if you have chosen not to get sucked into the black hole of Pinterest but would still like to find some really sound advice, or what if you have just enough free time to read this blog and open links, but not go searching for great tips yourself? Hold the phone! I have decided to share the pins that got me through my 1st pregnancy for your benefit! I hope you find some or all of these tidbits helpful to you! (*** means it's one of my top favorite pins!)

Pregnancy Basics

*** TRANSITIONING INTO PARENTHOOD
*** Baby Time: Tips I Wish I Had
Wish We'd Known: 21 Things No One Told Us About Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
Babyproof Your Marriage: 10 Things New Moms Need
23 Incredibly Helpful Diagrams For Moms-To-Be
Your First Trimester in Pregnancy

Baby Registry
*** What Do Babies Need, Anyway?
Registry Time, Part Two: Figure Out Your Needs vs. Wants
MUST HAVE BABY REGISTRY ITEMS
Baby registry checklist

Pregnancy Health & Wellness 
*** 9 Exercise Rules All Moms-To-Be Should Follow
10 QUICK & EASY PRENATAL EXERCISES TO DO WITH KIDS
Pregnancy + Fitness = HUGE Payoff
Top 5 Exercises for Expectant Mamas

Preparing for Baby 
*** 8 Tasks to Prepare Financially for Your Baby
Sew A Door Jammer To Make Your Kid’s Door Close Quietly
Ready Freddy & Betty
First Time Mom Advice: Getting Organized Before Baby
25 Hacks To Make Room For A Baby In Your Tiny Home
Baby Proofing Your House For Dirt Cheap
SPRING CLEANING IDEAS
COUNTDOWN TO BABY: THINGS TO DO THE MONTH BEFORE BABY ARRIVES

Stockpiling 
Stocking Up on Diapers: How Much To Buy & At What Price
How to Save Money on Diapers

Maternity Clothes
*** Getting it Together Because... We're having a Baby: Chapter 5
CAPSULE WARDROBE IN ACTION
DRESSING THE BUMP

Daddy Tips
10 Things New Dads Need to Know About New Moms
10 Things New Moms Need
First Time Dad Advice: Dos and Don’ts

Hospital Tips/Packing for the Hospital
If I Could Repack My Hospital Bag
Unsolicited Hospital/New Baby Advice
what to pack: diaper bag for an infant
what i’m packing for the hospital

All Things Labor & Delivery
Signs of Labor: Real Contractions or Braxton-Hicks?
Effective Birthing Positions


You can also check out my Pinterest board called All Things Baby! for more tips and tricks!


 Happy Living & God's Blessings!
J.M.

Friday, February 27, 2015

Pregnancy: 19 Weeks

As of today, I'm 19 weeks pregnant! WooHoo! Almost half way! I can't believe the past few months have gone so fast, but I heard the last few months of pregnancy feel like the longest months of your life! I bet that's true because at some point, you get so uncomfortable, so anxious to meet your baby that everyone has been talking about for months now that you just want that phase of your life to start, even though it kind of already has. Here's a look at my physical progression from 5 weeks to 18, now, the most recent picture makes me look much larger than I think I really look, so let's blame it on the maternity top, okay?



14 weeks and 10lbs later, I'm feeling pretty good overall. I still have tired moments and my legs are starting to look like a road map, but it's still very exciting! Graham started (noticeably) kicking at exactly 18 weeks and my appetite has grown, I'm definitely carrying a boy; he's already eating us out of house and home! We feel so blessed to be experiencing the creation of a life and we are trying to enjoy every second! We can't wait to meet him and teach him all about life and living in Christ's image. 


Happy Living & God's Blessings!
J.M.

Monday, February 23, 2015

It's a BOY!


We found out we were having a boy after our 16 week gender ultrasound! Andrew's cousin works in our doctor's office so she scanned us after hours and then we asked her to box the boy or girl outfit we bought, depending on which gender our baby was! We took the box home and unwrapped it in front of our video camera which made for a priceless moment!

Our first picture after finding out we're having a boy!


My weekly chalkboard sign after finding out we're having a little man!
After 2 weeks of trying to keep our fantastic secret under wraps, we were finally able to share our exciting news with our family on Sunday! We got all of our immediate family together, minus 3 siblings, and had soup and sandwiches before letting everyone show their guess by holding a pink or blue plate and then cutting our cake to reveal!


The guesses were about 50/50 which made it even more exciting! We Facetimed my brother who is attending medical school in Arizona and couldn't physically attend our party in Indiana and then posted our news on Facebook after all of our immediate family knew! It was soooo much fun! Andrew even decided to share our son's name with everyone, even though he originally wanted to keep that a secret until he was born, and his name is Graham! 

Our cake! "Little Lady or Little Man"
After cutting the cake and revealing we're having a boy!

Andrew & I with his sister Megan and the cute outfit she picked out for us!
We have so much to be thankful for! God is good!

Happy Living & God's Blessings!
J.M.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Pregnancy: 16 & 17 Weeks

So much has happened since I last posted! At 16 weeks we had our gender ultrasound scheduled and found out if we're having a boy or girl! But don't get too excited, I can't share the official news with you yet! Our gender cake party is this coming weekend so I have to attempt to keep quiet until then! 

The Ultrasound was SO exciting! Baby has grown so much and was moving around like crazy! I was told to drink orange juice beforehand and wow, it worked! Baby waved at us with it's foot and was squirming all over the place! We decided to buy a girl outfit and boy outfit and have Jennifer, Andrew's cousin who works at our OBGYN office, put the appropriate outfit in the box for us to open in front of our camera at home! I was very exciting! 
Here is out little one at 16 weeks!

What a miracle! Andrew was even in tears at one point because of how much the baby had grown! It was truly memorable! 

As of today, I'm 17 weeks and 5 days and we have been slowly getting the nursery together! My parents are coming in this weekend for our family gender cake party and I can hardly contain my excitement! It's also been VERY hard not to spill the beans and not to buy every outfit I see now! Especially since Carter's has been having tons of baby sales! Here's the nursery so far, Andrew and his Papaw hung the Bible verse prints I made on Sunday!



I can't wait to share the gender of Baby Montgomery #1 with you soon! Check back in a few days for more details and pictures from our cake party!


Happy Living & God's Blessings!
J.M.

Friday, January 23, 2015

The Scoop of Maternity Clothes


When most women are pregnant for the first time, they may have common questions like these:
  • When do I buy maternity clothes?
  • When do I start wearing maternity clothes?
  • Where do I buy maternity clothes?
  • What sizes should I buy?
  • What kind of maternity clothes do I need?
Don't worry, we've all been there, and I'm here to help you out! I'm going to share the answers to these questions and even show you my favorite maternity buys so far!



When do I buy maternity clothes?
This is different for everyone. Some women can get away with wearing a belly band over their current pants or doing the rubber band trick by tying a rubber band or hair tie around the button hold on their pants and wrapping the other end around the button, me on the other hand..not so much. My first purchases were black and white belly bands from Target. These lasted me about a week or two before I felt way too uncomfortable knowing my pants were wide open under the belly bands and before my pants were just too unbearable to wear. Since these tricks didn't work for me, I began purchasing a few maternity basics at around 2 months (I found out I was pregnant at 4 weeks), but I'll get to the specifics below. 

When do I start wearing maternity clothes?
This too is different for everyone. Like I said above, I started wearing maternity clothes much earlier than most women probably do, I started wearing them around 2 months pregnant, but by golly these made my bloated first trimester much more comfortable! Elastic waist bands were heavenly when I felt like a whale, so do what works for you and what's most comfortable.

Where do I buy maternity clothes?
A lot of stores have a separate maternity section, sometimes a smaller section that you would think though. Take Kohl's for instance, I thought they would have a generous maternity section in the store, but really, they had two racks of clothing and a few pieces online, I was shocked! My favorite pieces came from Target, Kohl's, Destination Maternity and Old Navy.

What sizes should I buy?
Every store and their sizing will be different, but generally, you will want to buy or order the same size you would normally wear in maternity clothes. However, reading the reviews before buying things like nursing bras online would be helpful. For example, my bars started getting really tight in my second month and I didn't want to purchase larger regular bras AND have to purchase nursing bras later, so I decided to just purchase larger nursing bras now and start breaking them in. I found a few I liked from Destination Maternity and ordered them in regular size, but when they came in the mail, they were SOOOO tight! I sent them back and ended up finding a sleep nursing bra style I LOVE from Target and an under wire nursing bra style from Destination Maternity, but I chose to order them in a band size and cup size larger. 

What kind of maternity clothes do I need?
The styles of clothing you need will depend on the daily life you have and any special events coming up. Here are the pieces I have, where they're from and why I got them.
·         1 Basics Women‘s Stella Maternity & NursingBra in black from Target - using it as a sleep bra and for future nursing
·         1 Basics Women‘s Stella Maternity & NursingBra in nude from Target - using it as a sleep bra and for future nursing
·         1 Full Coverage Under wire Nursing Bra in black from Destination Maternity – using it as an everyday bra and for future nursing
·         1 Full Coverage Under wire Nursing Bra in nude from Destination Maternity – using it as an everyday bra and for future nursing
·         1 C9 by Champion Women's Maternity Legging in black from Target – using for lazy days and walking
·         1 C9 by Champion Women's Maternity Capri Legging in black from Target – using for lazy days and walking
·         1 pair of Liz Lange Maternity Dress Pants in black from Target – wear them to work and church (on clearance and no longer sold online)
·         1 Maternity Fashion Tank Top-Liz Lange in black from Target – wear under cardigans or other tops for work, church, everyday use
·         1 Maternity Fashion Tank Top-Liz Lange in black/white stripe from Target – wear under cardigans or other tops for work, church, everyday use
·         1 pair of Maternity Under-the-belly Denim Jeans Liz Lange Dark Blue Wash from Target – casual wear (LOVE THESE!!!!)
·        1 Short Sleeve Sash Belt Maternity Blouse in Pink from Destination Maternity – wear to work, church or casual
·         Short Sleeve Sash Belt Maternity Blouse in Purple from Destination Maternity – wear to work, church or casual
·         Cross Back Maternity Swing Dress in black from Destination Maternity – wear to work or church with a cardigan, or casual
·        Sleeveless Pleated Maternity Dress in navy blue from Destination Maternity – wear to work or church with a cardigan, or casual
·         Oh Baby by Motherhood Geometric Trapeze Top in Floral Print from Kohl’s – wear to work or casual
·        Oh Baby by Motherhood Lace Chiffon Top in black from Kohl’s – wear to work or casual

I was blessed that I wanted maternity clothes around Christmas so most of this was given to me as gifts. But good luck and happy shopping! 

Happy Living & God's Blessings!
J.M.