Maternity Stripes & 32 Weeks Babybump Update

Hello friends.  Happy Monday!  I spent most of my weekend doing what else…prepping the home for baby!  Also, I caught glimpses of NYFW updates all over Instagram and Pinterest.  Wish I was there!

I had hoped to post weekly pregnancy updates in my Third trimester, but with such a busy summer, it was definitely hard to pull off.  So here is the latest: 32 weeks, and wearing stripes to showcase my massively growing bump.  I’ve noticed that maternity basics comes in either black, grey or stripes. Nothing else.  You would think the bigger you get, the more you stay away from unflattering horizontal stripes.  But stripes pretty much goes with everything so its hard to avoid.  Stripes is the new black!

Old Nay Maternity dress {now on sale} // Halogen Booties {now on sale} // Chanel Classic Flap bag // F21 Necklace {old}

Speaking of getting bigger, I’ve been meaning to talk about pregnancy weight gain.

People often tell me I’m so still so small, even though at times I feel so big looking in the mirror.  I get questions about how I’ve kept my weight gain in check, and honestly, I think it’s important to talk about so people don’t think I’m starving myself or over-exercising to stay slim.  My main rule for eating is pretty much the same pregnant or not: I try to indulge in moderation, I listen to my body and really try not to focus on it as long as I feel good and not overdoing it in either extremes.  This means that if I want a burger and cupcake or two, I eat them.  It means that when all I wanted was fried foods because literally EVERYTHING else sounded disgusting, I eat it. I love food so having an excuse to eat more is like a dream come true. But I know nutrition is the most important thing now since I have to think beyond my own needs.

Of course, I don’t eat junk food all the time.  I make sure to eat tons of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other healthy foods — overall, I think I’m much healthier now than pre-pregnancy, especially with the complete elimination of booze.  On top of that, I’ve been really good about maintaining a good workout regimen.

At the end of my first trimester, I was a little nervous about my weight gain.  I wasn’t gaining any substantial weight even though I was eating so much more.  My Dr. said it was fine and was still “within healthy range” but still…it makes you wonder {and worry} if everything you’re doing is sufficient for the baby.  I tried not to worry about it because your body is pretty amazing and it just does what it needs to do.  I guess my body didn’t really need extra weight in the beginning; in fact, I probably could have afforded to lose a few lbs. pre-pregnacy.  Anyway, when I needed it, my weight gain sped up quite a bit towards the end of the my 2nd trimester.  Now, I’m on track to gain the total recommended of 25-30 pounds.

More so than any other point in your life, you have little control over your body during pregnancy. Your body is going to do what it needs to for you and the baby, and that is something you can’t and shouldn’t control or micromanage.  So my advice: Just enjoy the journey while it lasts!  Focus on your body and reward it for the amazing work that it’s doing every day.  You’ll be in your pre-pregnancy clothes soon enough!

How far along? 32 Weeks


Baby Size: Squash!  He’s about 17 inches long and weighs approximately 3 to 3 3/4 pounds!! He’s getting ready now for the big day, in the head-down position now. And probably feeling even more cramped day by day!


Total weight gain/loss: 22 pounds


Maternity clothes? Still a few dresses and comfortable tees.  I’ve resorted to buying a bigger size in regular clothes in hopes I can still use it post-baby.  


Stretch marks? Nope. 


Symptoms:  Swollen feet and hands.  I’ve been lucky to have had no other bad symptoms thus far.


Sleep: Enjoying 7-8 hours of sleep. I could sleep for days!


Best moment this week: More progress on the nursery!  And other non-baby related news, I got to host a bridal shower for one of my good friends in Malibu.  It was beautiful and fun.  I love parties!


Worst moment of the week:  Super busy days at work!


Have you told family and friends: Yes!


Miss Anything? Cooler temperatures. Its been so hot which doesn’t go well with pregnancy.


Movement: YES, tons!


Food cravings: Same story – ice cream, ice cream, ice cream!


Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!


Have you started to show yet:  Definitely!


Labor Signs: Nope


Belly Button in or out? In betweenie.  I don’t think that thing will ever completely pop out.  


Wedding rings on or off? On


Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.  I seriously can’t think of anything to complain about.  God is good!


Looking forward to: Baby shower #1 in a couple weeks!

xoxo,
Lydia