Step One: Have the most incredible photographer as a friend. All photos are by Amy, of @silverpebblephotography - she's an angel. Step Two: Scour Pinterest for ideas and color schemes. Because all good ideas start with Pinterest right?! Step Three: Purchase supplies. I recommend a sheer robe/lingerie for yourself, a sheer fabric to use as a drape as necessary – we went with a light green tulle, more flowers than you think you would need in … [Read more...]
6 Reasons Why the Second Trimester Kicks A$$
The second trimester for me was the BOMB! Now that I am in my third trimester, I am truly TRULY appreciative of how great it was (more on the third trimester later – ugh!). Some women say that starting the second trimester is like flipping a switch because all of the first trimester symptoms disappear and you start to feel like a human again. For me, I was pretty lucky in that I didn’t have much morning sickness or fatigue in the first trimester. … [Read more...]
My Struggle With Body Image During Pregnancy
My doctor called me fat. Okay…maybe he didn’t quite say it like that. But it sure felt like it at the time. Growing up, I was always an athlete. Somehow even managing to play 4 varsity sports when there were only 3 varsity seasons. I ran track in college. I have always been in pretty good shape, but that doesn’t mean I’ve never struggled with body image. When I was younger, I was so skinny and tall for my age my parents called me … [Read more...]