Modest Maternity What I wore // Day 1

I decided I posted more with my 1st pregnancy than with this one, so I am going to try to do better. I did one time a link-up to a modest maternity week. I did not find any going on, so I will do my own 1 week series. It is my first week home on maternity leave, so I thought to do a few projects this week.

Highlights I washed all the downstairs windows, finished my skirt, biked 11.4 km (as part of my monthly goal of 80) and went through newborn clothes. My neighbor is having a boy a month after I have my girl. It is nice to find a home for the tons of baby boy clothes I have! Making space for the girl clothes that will be just as bountiful as the boy clothes.

 

Outfit I don't love these photos, but hubby had about 30 seconds before driving away. Skirt is from Miss Etam. I love it. It is probably my favorite maternity skirt. It has 2 shades of pink, white, brown, off-white and tan, so it is so easy to match. It is 2 light layers, so it is nice and cool to wear (yesterday was again above 30°), but does not require a slip. T-shirt is from JBC not maternity, but I can't imagine wearing it if I were not pregnant.

Hair This part is for myself for when I am lacking inspiration: Crown braid, sock bun, braid around.

Modest Maternity What I Wore // Day 2 // 27 weeks

Day 2 of the series. I once again decided I don't really like it when people comment how huge I am. It is often followed that it is just my stomach that is big, but still! It is not nice. Suggestions on complimenting a pregnant lady are: "You look nice." "Looking Good." "You have the pregnancy glow." "Picture of health." Forget words like "Giant," "Huge," and please don't ask if it's twins! I think these days people women know if it is twins and will likely tell you. Also, please don't be shocked when the due date is still a few months away...yes, I know it is possible I may explode by then. *rant of the day*

Highlights It is only the middle of the day, so there has not been so much progress today. I did wash the upstairs windows, bike almost 5k and went through another box of clothes.

We are working with self photography today...

Outfit Today I am excited to be wearing my newly converted skirt! Bright pink, stretch denim. Super comfy. White ruffle shirt (non-maternity) from Macy's. A gift from my mom.

Hair Teased with the cool little teasing brush I bought on my trip. An 'extension cord' bun and a super matchy headband.

29.5 weeks

Today: May 10th, feeling like I've gained too much weight the past week! Hoping it's just a 'growth spurt.' DONE work since yesterday! Wearing my favorite outfit.

First free day I sewed a skirt (without pattern) to try to look like my favorite one and hopefully be as comfortable...quite pleased with the result.

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In case I didn't have enough skirts, I made one :P I've had this fabric for a year, but lost my motivation for sewing stretch skirts until I saw my SIL had made a bubble one. I thought that was the perfect solution to trying to make a normal hem. I then decided it was a good idea to make one now, because I can wear it now and later.

I made this yesterday and was so pleased with the results. I had to alter the pattern (1. because I didn't have enough fabric 2. I am not as small as my SIL :P), so I was scared that it would be too tiny when I was finished, but thankfully it's just perfect! (IMHO).

Belly Band Anyone?

Any color I am missing?

I am blessed!

Guess how many maternity skirts I have hanging up in my closet?

Today I started the wardrobe shift...out with the too small, in with the too big. I have 'in-between' piles that still need to be dealt with.

I have way more tops than I normally have, but I am afraid a lot won't fit, since my SILs are all smaller than me.

Of my collection, I have bought 3 2nd hand skirts (12 euros in total), 2 stretch skirts (the turquoise and pink you see-10 euros), a sweater, 2 basic t's, 5 t's, 2 2nd hand tops, 1 belly band, and some underwear + a denim skirt that I found out 2 of my SILs have, so it's for sale :) I figure about 100 euro in total for my contribution...not bad!

Wardrobe Thoughts

Many of my skirts are beginning not to zip, but I am not ready to wear maternity yet. I plan to gather all clothes from my SIL's this week, so I can evaluate what I will have and 'if' I need to get anything, since here it is the sale period and time to buy. I am not expecting that I will need much, but you never know.

I am planning at 4 months (in 2 weeks) to do a closet overhaul. I'll see which skirts might work or I can use with belly bands (and if I have the matching colors), then put away the rest until hopefully next winter.

A friend found this awesome site yesterday. I can't justify spending the money on one of these skirts, but I am thinking I can make my own! I've made a bubble skirt before, so it seems that I should just be able to put stretchy fabric instead of a waistband. I will consult my seamstress SIL.http://www.boutique-mamma.nl Starting on page 5 of the outlet, there are some affordable skirts that I might be interested in ;-)

Sick Day

Today is the sickest I have felt my whole pregnancy. I'm not convinced it's only from the baby. I think the lingering cold and jetlag are contributing. I have been on the couch most of the day and as a result I did a bit of online shopping. I have a few things I'm trying to decide on on oldnavy.com, but this skirt I bought 2nd hand from a lady online for 2 euros! I love it and hope it isn't too short when I pick it up.

Motherhood Perks

When I bought this skirt at Motherhood Maternity, the woman enrolled me in their program. I was not enthusiastic, because I figured I won't get to use most of the coupons anyways, but what I got REALLY excited about was the $20 Shutterfly gift card that I was able to use ASAP. So if anyone is pregnant and joins the club and isn't interested in the gift card, LET ME KNOW :D