Outfit Post: 18 Weeks

I took Q on a little surprise date night last week, so I was a few days shy of 18 weeks in this picture, but it still counts, right?  We went to see one of our favorite artists, who is in a new band, and the show was incredible...it was at a small venue in Arlington, and we had great seats (yes! I got to sit! hallelujah!).  This is how I dressed the growing bump:

outfit details:  tank-Target, belt-vintage, necklace-vintage skeleton key on a chain, skirt-Old Navy (last summer), shoes-Kensie Girl via Off Broadway, purse-vintage

I am feeling glowy, but the other truth is, I've started using coconut oil regularly on my face, and I seriously see a huge difference! (Have any of you tried it?) Here's what else is goin' on:

The 18 Week Rundown

Baby Size:  A sweet potato (seems like a good nickname).

Feeling: Good! I feel pretty and hungry and have been sleeping much better.

Weight gain:  I think I may be up a few pounds, which will be good news at my appointment next week.

Cravings/Aversions:  Salt and Vinegar chips w/ onion dip. Coffee w/ half and half. French fries.  Still not salad... 

Preparations:  Nothing too specific...just getting VERY excited for the gender ultrasound next week!!!

I feel like I've kind of got the hang of dressing this pregnancy (though it's not 90 degrees yet and I'm not huge, so I'm sure that will change). I cut off some maternity jeans into shorts and distressed them (even though I am NOT a shorts person...they will mostly be for the beach), and thrifted a pair of cropped denim jeans.  My dress wardrobe is still lookin' pretty good...I have one or two more things on my list to find/buy.

Hope you're all having a great start to your week!

xo,

Amanda

Outfit Post: 16 Weeks

We've hit the official 4 month mark!Woohoo! I was 16 weeks on Easter, and even though it was dreary, we managed to get some photos in our Sunday best (more images from our family Easter in VA on tomorrow's blog!).

 outfit details:  dress-1940s vintage via antique shop, blazer-vintage/thrifted, lipstick brooch-vintage via eBay, nude fishnets-Spanx, mustard heels-B.A.I.T.

I changed my outfit idea for Easter 3 or 4 times as the weather changed.  What stayed the same in every outfit was my adorable mustard 1940s-style peeptoes (which I had been eyeing FOREVER and finally bought on super sale in February!).  They are cute and so comfortable...as I'm trying to come to terms with the fact that I won't be wearing a lot of my pretty heels in the upcoming months.

The 1940s polka dot dress was a birthday gift from Q, and it's still a little big, so I think it will a great piece for the next few months as the weather warms up.  It has the prettiest eyelet sleeves (That are covered up here by my blazer!).

The 16 Week Rundown

Baby Size:  An avocado! Yummy, yummy.

Feeling: Pretty great. A little tired, but I'm more energized if I'm active/outside/etc.  I'm also eating more and feeling less aversions to food.

Weight gain:  Still the same as last week, but I imagine I'll start gaining soon, since I'm eating normally!

Cravings/Aversions:  Iced Tea Lemonade (still). Jayme's homemade Broccoli soup. Pickled Beet Eggs. 

Preparations:  Jayme brought down some more neutral vintage clothes from Pennsylvania, so I have a little collection going.  We are starting to plan and create an invite for our BBQ/Gender Reveal party, which is super fun!  

Sidenote (not baby-related!):  Do you have a vintage or handmade shop or blog that you'd like to get more exposure?  We'd love to collaborate with you. We are offering 30% off all ad partnerships this month through Passionfruit ads with code AprilShowers. We also do small ad swaps with businesses/blogs that are a good fit! We'd love to have you--to encourage you and promote you! (And your support for us means the world!)

xo,

Amanda

Outfit Post: 14 Weeks

Hello, hello! I hope you had a great weekend. I have been feeling pretty great (except for today's scowling at the snow when we are supposedly only a few days from the "first day of spring"). I am really in the second trimester! Some days I actually feel like getting all dolled up--yesterday was one of those days:

Outfit details:  blazer-vintage, scarf-thrifted, dress-DV (super sale at Nordstrom Rack, 4+ years ago!), 

tights-Target, boots-MIA via Off Broadway

The 14 Week Rundown

Baby Size:  A fist!

Feeling: I am feeling a lot better in terms of food/nausea/etc. but I am still pretty tired. I get short bursts of energy, but I can always tell when I haven't had a nap for a day or two. I'm ready to feel that super energy/nesting surge! (Even though I'm pretty sure that's many weeks away.)

Weight gain:  I'm now at about -8 pounds. I'm not worried, but I plan on talking to the doctor at my appointment this week. Second trimester is really when the weight gain starts to happen.

Cravings/Aversions:  Coffee ice cream (still not hot coffee!), fresh strawberries, bagel sandwiches, fruit juice popsicles.

Preparations:  We purchased our first baby item:  a rocker for the Moses basket we already had from Aurora. I am so excited to use it as a second bassinet (so we'll be able to have one upstairs and one downstairs).  We also started making plans for a little Gender Reveal BBQ next month around our firepit!

I am looking forward to my appointment this week--it feels so long between appointments, and I want to hear that little heartbeat!  From there, it will be a month until the next one AND our gender U/S!  My family is coming for Easter, so I am very excited to have them all here. March is flying by, and I can finally say I feel like this pregnancy is moving a little faster too (all the sickness made every day seem so long).

Happy Monday!

xo,

Amanda