What I learned from weekly pregnancy photos

Mar 2, 2015 | Maternity

As this pregnancy winds down, I can’t help but feel a bit relieved that my weekly bump updates are also coming to an end.  As fun as it was in week 20 to track my growing belly, I’d be lying if I said it was just as exciting in week 40.  I know someday...

Before Baby Number Two: A Letter to My First Born

Feb 25, 2015 | Maternity, Motherhood

  Dear Cora, At some point in the next few weeks, a really humongous change is going to take place in our family.  I know we’ve been talking about it for awhile now, and you seem to be pretty excited about baby sister’s arrival.  But I know it’s...

Boy Or Girl – Please Remember It’s Perfect Either Way.

Feb 18, 2015 | Maternity, Motherhood, Thoughts on Life

When we found out we were expecting Cora, we thought it would be fun to keep the gender a secret.  It kept our family on their toes, we got lots of gender neutral gear, and then when it turned out she was a girl we were blessed all over again when our loved ones...

5 Things That Scare Me About Baby Number Two

Feb 2, 2015 | Maternity, Motherhood

This past weekend my San Antonio family threw a little baby shower (and by little I mean only 75 people showed up), and it made the impending arrival of baby number two feel just a little more real.  It’s been a quick pregnancy thus far, so it doesn’t feel...

New Year’s Eve Maternity Style – Whether You’re Going Out or Staying In!

Dec 22, 2014 | Maternity

Being pregnant during the holidays is pretty glorious.  You can eat all the decadent meals without feeling (quite as) guilty, it’s chillier weather so you’re not sweating constantly, and there’s plenty of family around to pamper you rotten.  The...

5 Ways To Instantly Feel Beautiful While Pregnant {Plus a Chloe+Isabel Giveaway!}

Dec 10, 2014 | Giveaways, Maternity

Can we just be totally honest here?  Not as in, make bodily noises in front of each other, but at least be candid when it comes to this thing called life?  I don’t feel the “glow” when it comes to pregnancy.  I love the feeling of kicks and wiggles...