i2s NEWS: A LITTLE BUNDLE OF JOY

Hi all!!

No words can describe how happy I am at the moment. A couple of months ago, I discovered that I was going to get the best gift any woman can wish for. I am are expecting a little bundle of joy early next year. I have not shared this news with many people and have been taking fewer and fewer outfit photos for this very reason. So now I can resume documenting this joyous time in our lives.

One of the biggest perks about this new phase of my life is that every week my body is different. I’ve put on weight, moved up a dress size and can’t wear some of my favorite clothes and shoes. My heels have become unwearable because of the backache that comes after a few hours in them. I now prefer flats and when I get bored of those, I wear wedges.

As for my clothes, after I realized that wearing my old jeans was proving to be too uncomfortable, I packed them away and started wearing leggings. I now have three pairs of jeans whose waistline is still a bit comfortable around my ever growing belly but I only wear them for short periods of time at a go. I’ve put away all my skirts. Elastic waistbands are my new best friends.

Tunics, maxi dresses and shirt dresses all with empire waists are also making an appearance in my wardrobe. I remember once swearing that when I do get pregnant, I will not let my style suffer. Little did I know that this was easier said than done. I shall be sharing my outfit choices and maternity styling tips with you up until the baby is born. I will also share all the preparations that I am making to welcome this new love of my life into the world.

I hope these posts will be beneficial to all those mothers who are expecting and for any lady who plans to get a baby in the future.

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Happy Wednesday!!

Audrey

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