Can't Get Enough: Maternity Style

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Favorite Celebrity Maternity Style

I've been pretty slack on blogging about style and fashion.  I really want to change that!  No I don't know it all (or maybe even a portion) but I don't claim to!  All I know is my own style and I want to write about it and the things that inspire me as it changes over time.  Style is something I love to experiment with and learn about-it's almost like art...I kinda like to think of it as that.  I love to look at EVEN study style (I know DORK...)  I just think it's fun to see how we all can piece things together differently or visualize outfits in different ways.  I mean we have to wear clothes...so why not be creative with it, have fun, and love getting dressed everyday? 

 I figured I would start blogging about style by throwing together a couple of pictures that have inspired me as I try to dress "the bump."  No it's not been easy...in fact-I find it challenging.   BUT I have embraced that challenge and have had a blast figuring out how to still be put together without having to splurge on maternity clothes.  I am thinking (and don't hold me to it because I can't make big promises right now with my crazy schedule!) that I will try to "journal" a couple of outfits to share every Saturday.  Maybe...just maybe.

Thanks for listening to me ramble;)

3rd Trimester: 28 Weeks

This is Week #:  28 Weeks (3^rd Trimester!  The Third AND FINAL…can’t believe it)

Total Weight Gain:  10 lbs

What I am wearing:  This week? Well I started my internship so I am wearing my black shirts and khaki’s until I run out and then anything that is comfortable and “work saavy…” ;)

Favorite accessory/piece of clothing:  I would have to say the belly band this week…nope not glamorous at all but it allows me to wear my old pants and be comfortable!

Body woes:  WHOA…you really want to know?  Well if a visit to the hospital this weekend tells ya anything than there ya go!  I have had a lot of pain and pressure in my lower abdomen.  Once we called the doc, they thought it might be preterm labor...after an hour and a half drive later and a 40 minute eval it turns out I am just carrying this little guy so low that it is creating a lot of pressure and discomfort SO…I am now anticipating the arrival of a lovely support belt.

Best part of week:  Successfully completing my goal clinical hours…loving my placementJ  Makes me feel much better to know that this IS going to be possible to earn my hours!

Feel anything in there?  Cade even got to feel him this week!  It was great to finally prove that I am NOT a liar like Baby A tries to make me out to be when his daddy tries to feel him move.

Gives me the Creeps:  coffee:/ (AND I NEED WANT IT SO BAD)

I miss:  not feeling like I am carrying around a rock in my belly…lol BUT it is so worth itJ

Zzzzz Pattern: AMAZING…my sweet M.I.L and S.I.L got a SNOOGLE for me to sleep with…this is ESSENTIAL for a good nights sleep!

Gender:  Little ManJ

Belly Button Metamorphasis:  Outie

I’m Craving:  Fruit, Anything sour and sweet (sadly)

Working Out Regimen:  UMMMM one day so far…which makes me a total slacker!  But for the most part, we walk like mad women at my clinical placement so that is working in my favor.

Mood (s):  J  Feeling very blessed and excited.

I can’t wait for:  Decorating Baby A’s room, My hubby’s bday, MARCH 27 

This Week, Baby A is the size of a:

An amusement park churro!

Just FYI...Since I have started back to clinic and school...posts will probably be cut down a bit so expect 2-3 a week!  ;)  Gotta pace myself with everything!

Flaws & Good Intentions

Happy Friday Everyone!  Friday is usually a good day for most, but today I am facing the fact that my last week at home has come to an end.  I will be beginning my clinical placement Monday bright and early (but AT LEAST I don't have to drive an hour before I get there!)  

What does this mean?  Cassidy is non-stop until she passes the Praxis, gets her Master's Project complete before baby, finally meets Baby A, learns how to be a new mom, presents masters project (I think this is what I dread the most), THEN graduates!  (Insert breath here)  

Summer Vacation (what I will have of it) never has sounded so good!  

All that aside:

I like the quote above because despite all of my efforts, I will never do everything perfectly and I have had a lot of anxiety about that lately.  

I want to graduate, have plenty of time with our little guy (and do all of the things I always wanted to do when I planned on having a baby), put God first, take care of myself AND family, and find a great job all at the same time.  Many women do this (and much more) everyday...so I just need to breathe, suck it up, and take on what this NEW YEAR has to bring.

See you Monday...