Happy Whatever Day It Is! One thing I have been learning from motherhood is whether it is waking up on time or making it to church on time – neither of them happen on time. 😉
I had originally planned for the post to go up two weeks ago, and then this past Friday. But it didn’t happen… and that’s okay. The world didn’t end. 😉 I have to remind myself of that daily.
So I wanted to share with y’all some of the clothing items I had gotten during my postpartum shopping spree.
Which I highly recommend!
If you are reading this and you are pregnant… start sitting back twenty dollars a paycheck. Then have a bit of a splurge whenever you feel like it after you have your baby.
It actually was pretty fun for me. I even did it all while sitting on the couch. Thank the Lord for the internet. 😉
It was fun shopping again and getting new clothes made me feel better and more like my old self.
1- Kimono – I originally fell in love with this outfit on the boutiques Instagram page. So I decided to recreate it myself. I purchased this kimono from a boutique. you can follow on Facebook – Sweet M’s. The olive green shirt I got from Old Navy. I think this outfit is perfect for the end of summer and going into fall. It also is perfect for the postpartum tummy worries and can provide some cover while breastfeeding! This kimono is in the $40-50 dollar range.
2- Check out the online Magnolia Boutique based out of Indiana. This boutique always has tons of cute options at decent prices. I picked out this striped summer dress. I have been loving dresses that hit just below the knees. This dress is very comfortable. I loved the design. It was a new print that i had never tried before. new life- New print – New Dress – New Momma. 😉 This dress is $44. CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!
3- This dress is also from the Magnolia Boutique. I have to say as a fair skin girl this dress kind of scared me, but I loved the design and shape of the dress. So I thought – go for it! Some reds just make my pale skin just look more pale. I think this dress though compliments my skin tone. It is perfect right now for wearing some cute brown sandals with. I also look forward to adding a denim jacket and booties for fall! (This dress is no longer available – CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR POSSIBLE RESTOCK OPTIONS)
4- Dresses are perfect for postpartum momma’s during summer. I had a C-Section, so I did not like things coming around my belly. My mom actually got me this dress from Walmart by the brand Time and Tru. It is so comfy and has pockets! I am not sure if they still currently have this dress, but you might find it on some clearance racks! I even wore this dress during my last trimester of pregnancy!
5- I found this staple piece at Old Navy on sale. I this this is a perfect basic dress to always have in your closet. It looks adorable with a scarf during summer. I found a chic way to dress this dress up on Pinterest. (GO FOLLOW MY PINTEREST BOARDS TO FIND MORE OF MY FASHION FAVS!). I paired this dress with a flannel and some booties and I love the look it gives for fall!
I hope my fashion finds were inspirational to adding something new to your closet or inspiring you to wear something you already have.
If you have any questions leave them below! Or any other ideas of how to wear these 5 pieces I found.
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Hey guys! I have been on like a maternity leave enjoying all my snuggles with my new baby. (Follow me on instagram “gracefullyfashionable” if you want to see the cutest baby in the world 😉 I am a little bias though 😉 )
I am 7 weeks postpartum now. I recently made a Youtube video sharing my labor and delivery story. Nothing went even remotely close to how I thought it would go.
Induced – heart rate drop – 27 hours in labor – C- Section – Hole in heart
Sadly I feel like my story was everything but joyful. I felt disappointed in my experience and how I felt about my journey so far into mommyhood.
I just had one of the greatest gifts from God, yet there were more tears than smiles.
I wanted to share my story for anyone else who might have gone through something similar. I am learning more and more how important it is for us momma’s to lean on each other.
No one else can relate except another momma who went through the same thing or something similar.
So I hope my story can help you feel comfort knowing you are not alone.
BUT NOW
I am one of the happiest momma’s in the world. I am falling more and more in love with my son each day.
Yes, I am exhausted and sometimes wonder what in the world have I gotten myself into.
But then I snuggle with him or watch him smile up at my face. I get those warm fuzzy momma feelings…
I can not believe I am already 28 weeks! I wanted to share some of my favorite maternity outfits for spring and must haves! My must haves include: outfits, tennis shoes, snacks, and more!
1 – This is a maxi dress I bought from Target last year. It is soooo comfy! (Cute and comfy are my rules 😉 ) I love that this is a neutral color and I can pair it with almost any cardigan!
2 – Blue for a boy! I plan to wear this to my upcoming baby shower! I ordered this skirt off of amazon. Click here to see! The skirt is very comfy… but it is pretty thin. I would make sure to wear appropriate things underneath 😉 or have a shirt that covers your bottom! My top is a maternity top from Target and my jacket is from American Eagle. (Also super comfy!)
3 – These are the most comfy maternity jeans I tried on. They are from Motherhood Maternity. They are around $30 bucks! This top was a gift from my mother-in-law also from Motherhood Maternity. These jeans are comfy but I still prefer not to have to wear anything on my little bump. Thank the Lord spring is here! 😉 . No more pants for me!
4 – These pants are not maternity, and they are still fitting! I’m not sure how much longer they will fit but fingers crossed. 😉 . They are from the brand Carrie Underwood at Dick’s Sporting Goods. I have had these pants for about two years. They have a very wide belly band around the top of the pants that have worked perfectly for my growing bump! My shirt is from Walmart and is also not maternity. This is my perfect run errands or work around the house outfit!
4.5 – These shoes are adorable! They are from Target. I bought them this past weekend. My husband actually found them and picked them out for me. I am such a lucky gal… training him right. 😉 . These are perfect for maternity because you don’t have to tie them and they are … guess… comfy! If you see them at Target grab them now!! They were almost all gone when I got mine.
5 – Leggings are a must with pregnancy! These have a warm lining in them which is nice for those chilly spring days. I got these from Motherhood Maternity! I would recommend buying a few pairs if you wear leggings a lot. They do start to wear out after a few washes. (That annoying cotton like peach fuzz all over them.) . My top is not a maternity top, but it is from the boutique called Dry Goods. I purchased this shirt last year.
My 4 Other Must Haves!
1 – Baby Be Mine 2 in 1 Maternity Night Gown. Click Here!
This is all I have been wearing to sleep in! My husband even says he thinks it looks cute! I plan to order a new one to add to my collection. Some people have even worn these out as dresses! Oh, and the patterns, love!
2 – Body pillow
I had heard that you “have to have” a pregnancy pillow. I didn’t believe them till my second trimester. I didn’t really want to pay out all that money for a pillow. So I just used a body pillow that I had at home and it has been working great!
3- Lotion, Lotion, Lotion
I’m not sure if it is the pregnancy or the horribly cold winter but my poor skin had to suffer. I recently started reusing the Peter Thomas Roth Hydrating Gel on my face! It has saved my skin! Within two uses my dry patches got better! Click here to check it out on Amazon!
My skin on the rest of my body wasn’t much better. My doctor before I was pregnant recommended Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream for the harsh winters. It worked great with dry patches on my arms. I even used it while pregnant on my belly. I recently switched to Burts Bees Mama Bee lotion for my growing bump. So far so good with no stretch marks. I believe that has more to do with your genetic genes than your lotions. 😉
4 – Snacks!
I am a gluten free vegetarian with a bit of a sweet tooth. I have enjoyed Crispy Chocolate Rice Bars from Envirokidz. These are sold at Kroger and Meijer. These have been perfect to throw in my purse when I need a snack while running errands. Enjoy Life Protein Bites by Enjoy Life – also very yummy! I eat a few of these each morning before my smoothie. My husband loves them as well. You can buy these at Meijer. Second Nature Wholesome Medley has been a favorite afternoon snack. You can purchase these from Meijer or Kroger. It’s a mixture of nuts, raisins, cranberries, and chocolate. 😉
These are the things I have been using on a daily basis for the past 27 weeks. If you have any recommendations please leave them in the comments below! Follow me on instagram – gracefullyfashionable – to see more of my favorites! Happy Friday!
