*Giveaway Closed*
Well if you haven't noticed yet, I'm all about pointing out the pros (did I mention I'm suddenly not lactose intolerant...which is awesome) and cons (see any post prior to this) of pregnancy. I mentioned last week in Week 28 that I learned that pregnant people can outgrow maternity clothes. This is something no one thought to tell me. I don't think I quite realized how large I would be getting during this process...and realizing I still have 10 more weeks to get even larger (and that Lorelai currently weighs about 3lbs...which means she will double or triple in weight by the time she is born) is truly mind blowing.
Well if you haven't noticed yet, I'm all about pointing out the pros (did I mention I'm suddenly not lactose intolerant...which is awesome) and cons (see any post prior to this) of pregnancy. I mentioned last week in Week 28 that I learned that pregnant people can outgrow maternity clothes. This is something no one thought to tell me. I don't think I quite realized how large I would be getting during this process...and realizing I still have 10 more weeks to get even larger (and that Lorelai currently weighs about 3lbs...which means she will double or triple in weight by the time she is born) is truly mind blowing.
Let me tell you one of the secrets to maintaining my
sanity....reasonably priced maternity clothes. Even better, reasonably priced cute maternity clothes that ship for free, ship quickly, and are so darn cute.
I want to highlight one thing that I think is absolutely essential in pregnancy, comfortable lounge wear. There is nothing worse than feeling fat and huge and uncomfortable...and when you go to put on your favorite pair of pj pants...they all of a sudden don't fit over your hind-quarters. If you didn't know...the widening of your backside is a seriously shocking and depressing fact of pregnancy for many of us. One of my absolute favorite of these maternity stores is Pinkblush Maternity. This place is awesome. Don't worry if you're not pregnant, they have fantastic non-preggo clothes too....but for us preggos that are dealing with terrible maternity selection, this place is the answer to your prayers. My godsend has been a pair of lounge pants that I bought early on from PinkBlush, that will most definitely be getting me through the next 10 weeks (and I'll be able to wear them even after the baby because of the drawstring) Most recently though I received my new favorite item from there.....a robe.
Not just any robe, this robe is so stinking cute. I originally picked this out with the hopes of looking fabulously cute in the delivery room for photos, but immediately started wearing it around the house. I get home from work often at 4:00 and it is not uncommon to see me walking around on a weekday afternoon in this robe around the house. It has plenty of room for my belly, makes me feel wonderful...and will always fit. In pregnancy, having something comfortable to wear around the house that you feel good in, will completely change your day.
Do my lounge pants clash with my robe? Yes. Do I care because I look just fabulous and am so crazy comfy? Nope.
Do my lounge pants clash with my robe? Yes. Do I care because I look just fabulous and am so crazy comfy? Nope.
If you're not already sold, here are
just a FEW other items that have been from Pinkblush that you've already seen me
wear (and yes I wore them around the world for our trip in September too) :
(basically you can see that I'm wearing these items through every single stage in my pregnancy)
Being as wonderful as all of my readers are, I wanted you
all to have a chance to try PinkBlush (maternity or otherwise) for yourselves.
Comment below to enter to win a $75 giftcard to PinkBlush! In your comment, let
me know the answer to one (or all) of these questions:
1. What was your favorite article of clothing during pregnancy?
2. Given the option, do you pick floral or stripes (mine
is clearly floral!)
3. What item of clothing is missing from your wardrobe right now that you hope to find on their website?
3. What item of clothing is missing from your wardrobe right now that you hope to find on their website?
Giveaway will be open until Tuesday!
*I was offered a product of choice in exchange for this
post. That being said, all thoughts are mine, and everything said is absolutely
true...and I made over 6 orders of clothes from Pinbkblush prior to working
with them as a blogger...so I can tell you that I'd love them, even without the
free robe*
Comments
My favorite thing is the belly bands I got to extend the life of my pants! It makes it a littler less depressing being able to at least wear the same pants even if I have new shirts!
2. Floral
3. Some good maternity leggings for winter (and maybe a top or two to go with!)
1) Yoga pants and capris were my BFFs when preggo
2) Floral
3) Cute shirts
2. Floral!!!
3. I've been wanting to get a robe too! Also, some fall shirts. :)
On a side note, I'm due just a little before you (at the end of November) and have SO loved reading your blog! I love knowing that other moms have experienced some of the same things as me! ☺️
2. Stripes! I want to love floral but I'm so afraid of not matching that I pick stripes because they seem easier.
3. Maternity dresses! I don't have any right now and am getting to the point that non-maternity isn't cutting it anymore.
My favorite pregnancy item was my maternity leggings! I'm not really a leggings person, but I became one quickly when I was having a winter baby. I also really loved ALL of my low waist maternity pants/jeans. These are perfect for after delivery when you want to look normal, but still can't fit into your old jeans, and don't want to mess with the full belly cover on pants!
I love stripes! I buy everything in stripes!
So I'm probably missing/needing some floral in my closet! ��
Can't believe you are already 10 weeks out!! I know you just can't wait to meet her! She will be perfect!
Oh of my favorite maternity items I love during pregnancy is definitely all the stretchy pants. Be it leggings or the jeans. It's all so comfy.
I really really love stripes with floral! Have you seen that before? It's so super cool and unique. My maternity hospital bag is actually exactly that print!
One thing I'd love from perhaps their site would be more comfy sweaters for all this cold weather.
1. Maxi skirts! They got me through my 3rd trimester. ;)
2. Floral! However everything maternity seems to be strips.. I feel like it just made me look bigger then I really was.
3. I could really used a new pair of proper fitting pants! My old jeans just don't fit the same anymore. :(
1. Maxi skirts! They got me through my 3rd trimester. ;)
2. Floral! However everything maternity seems to be strips.. I feel like it just made me look bigger then I really was.
3. I could really used a new pair of proper fitting pants! My old jeans just don't fit the same anymore. :(
1) I lived in leggings- sue me! Haha.
2) I'm a floral girl, I have two Rose tattoos. Flowers all the way!
3) I would love love love one of their maxi dresses! They look so comfy!
2.) I'm definitely more of a stripes person with the occasional floral thrown in if I'm feeling it
3.) I love their Maxi dresses & striped shirts!!
I'm only 20weeks and my favorite article of clothing until now have been dresses!!! I'm a 3L & my law school requires us to dress professionally from 8-5 so its easier to throw on a dress than it is uncomfortable dress pants at this stage!
I am typically a stripes over flora gal.
However, the item missing from my wardrobe that I have been eyeing from Pinkblush is a cute ROBE! I saw a beautiful floral robe that I'm dying to get!
It's been so fun reading your blog, congrats again on your pregnancy!