Hi!
I am so excited that it’s almost officially summer. We usually try to travel during the summer but this summer will be different as we just welcomed our gorgeous Chloe. We are hoping to spend our weekends at the beach in the wee hours. I don’t love getting tons of sun so going super early gives you just the right amount of vitamin D. Hoping to head out to the Hamptons for Labor Day weekend and perhaps a quick trip to NYC sometime in early August so that Chase can take Jake to museums and I can walk the streets with Chloe.
My summer uniform always consists of tees, denim shorts and sandals. It’s super comfy and stylish as the same time. What I love most about this tee in particular is that it has the lace up detailing- I know it’s not available in many sizes so I wanted to share tees with details that i’m currently loving and are on my wish list.
As far as denim shorts- there are so many different variations you can purchase. I love these in particular because they are more of a boyfriend look and aren’t that short.
While this top may look super cute, it’s really uncomfortable when you are wearing a strapless bra that is way too small because your breasts are bigger then Mount Everest!
If you think your boobs are big during pregnancy wait until after.. I refuse to purchase a bigger strapless bra because I only have another five months of breastfeeding. For pictures & quick dinners wearing the bra is fine. But if you saw me naked, it’s a little on the frightening side as part of my top breasts are hanging out!
There are so many emotions when you are having a baby… The shivers during labor are scary and you don’t know how it’s humanly possible for anyone to go through this and the contractions become so intense that you are begging for an epidural.. Then you see your little baby you have been carrying for 9 months and forget it all.. Then comes the big thing: breastfeeding and managing two kids!
I breastfed Jake for 6 months and supplemented with formula.. Now with Chloe when I breastfeed, and feel that she’s not satisfied, I have to give her formula. The guilt I have when having to get her formula is out of control and all the while Chase makes fun of me because he doesn’t understand the whole breastfeeding thing. Chloe doesn’t love the taste of the formula so if I could just produce the right amount of milk I would feel better. When breastfeeding you really shouldn’t diet because you need the calories to feed the baby.
So, while I also want to watch what I eat so I can start to fit in my 24 jeans, I can’t. Don’t get my wrong – my jeans definitely zip – but I am not of a fan of the fat hanging off. I’m starting to do pilates next week so that should help with the love handles! I also have to think about everything I eat like will it give her gas – it’s non stop! People say you loose weight but do you really? I am so much hungrier all day!
At the end of the day I’m doing it for Chloe – not for me. It’s a major commitment – coming home every two to three hours. The pressures that come with breastfeeding are so intense so always remember to do what’s right for you. I will say that the connection you feel while breastfeeding is incredible and does make me less stressed out.
I am trying to spend as much time as I can with Jake since I feel like I have lost one year of not going outdoors with him because of Zika. So I am trying to go to the park with him everyday which we are LOVING. I keep giving Jake tasks to do like checking in on Chloe, etc. and it makes him feel like such a great big brother. We decided to potty-train Jake when we arrived home with with Chloe. We figured this would be a good opportunity because we are home for awhile. It’s a work in progress, but it makes it easier not having to deal with diapers for Jake. I feel like every time he has to go I’m breastfeeding – so I of course put her down and rush! It’s been interesting, to say the least.
But after all of this, sometimes I have to pinch myself I feel so lucky to have Chloe and Jake!
Hi Guys!
It’s the long weekend we all wait for especially if you work in the fashion industry in NYC and you start getting summer hours! I remember when I lived in NYC it was the happiest time of year, it’s the time you can sit outdoors and sip your white wine and relax. Come Friday it was half a day at Conde Nast so we monitored the clock closely until 1 pm and then ran out – usually hungover! It’s the official start of summer – so if you live in a cold climate it means airy summer clothes, espadrilles and sandals!
If you don’t have a crochet bohemian top I highly recommend this one that I’m wearing, it’s super flattering and just beautiful! It’s a summer staple. It can be styled with jeans + shorts and it’s perfect for a summer date night or day time to the park with kiddos. I wanted to include more affordable options so here you go below including my outfit:
Hi Guys!
Hope you all had a fabulous weekend! My weekends have been super chill, of course, since we have a newborn at home. I think I have left my house a total of five times since having Chloe (almost three weeks ago) and my big adventure of the day has been taking Jake and picking him up from school + of course my daily run to Starbucks. Thank goodness for the Starbucks app!
Everyone has asked what it’s like having two kids at home and it’s been interesting to say the least! Since I’m breastfeeding I think in the beginning it was hard on Jake because I was always with the baby and he wasn’t used to it. When I breastfeed I use the Breast Friend pillow and when Jake sees me put it on he’s like NO!!! He’s finally getting used to it and I think he’s liking the idea of having a little sister at home.
I have been telling him to keep an eye out for her, and I’ll have him check in on her to make sure she’s not crying. He loves telling me the news it makes him feel so important! At night when we’re putting Jake to bed we all go into his room and read stories – including Chester.. I am usually feeding Chloe so it’s a nice time for us all to hang out.
On to the outfit – Since I was all covered up for Zika I wanted to start my first outfit blog post with a summer-inspired look! I am so excited to share this look – this skirt is pretty old – and the top I got during the Shopbop sale not knowing if it would ever fit! I’m happy to say it does. I love crop tops but just keep in mind when styling it you should never see your belly button. Shop the similar look here:
Hi Guys!
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! We had a very low key weekend- didn’t go into labor unfortunately! I felt nauseous on Saturday night and was getting a lot of braxton hicks but no real real contractions. So ready to have this baby and I can’t believe my actual due date is tomorrow! So excited and hoping it happens very soon.. I have a doctor appointment on Tuesday so I will keep you all posted as to what is going on.
I am really thankful that this baby has been able to cook full term- I recently read an article published by Today about a mother who was talking about the fact that she hates those stick figure families people put on their rear windows because it was very difficult for her to carry babies to full term and ended up losing four babies. But that if she were to have the stick figures on her car she would have to include angels for those she lost. I try to just be super thankful and know she will come when she’s ready.
Onto the outfit- it’s simple and chic. These shoes I actually got for my first Mother’s Day two years ago and I still love them just as much as the first day I got them. They are so comfortable, sexy, and chic! There are so many different color options you can get today but i’m loving blue because it’s pretty neutral and adds that pop of color to any outfit.
Hi Guys!
Hope you all had a great weekend! We pretty much relaxed and didn’t have many plans. We went to a really fun birthday party on Saturday for the sister of one of Jake’s friends and then kept it very low key. It’s so cute that Jake has a best friend now! They are so cute and totally obsessed with each other:) They just yell each other’s name and run around non-stop!
We watched Hidden Figures which was really good but the type of movie I would have rather seen in the theater then at home! I can’t believe racism existed like that – so beyond unacceptable.
Onto the outfit: This red blazer is everything! I am totally obsessed and I apologize in advance because I’m going to be wearing it a lot. It’s the perfect material for spring/summer because it’s light! Also you can’t never go wrong with a pop of color especially red because it really gives your outfit that pop.
I’ll be 39 week tomorrow and I have a doctor appointment today – can’t wait to see what the deal is!
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