first one up
first one up
2021-05-28 10:28:10 +0000 UTC View Post
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one version of maternity fashion* *🖕
one version of maternity fashion*
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Back when i thought this was juggling... Somewhere between ..
Back when i thought this was juggling...
Somewhere between the nipple change dialogue and listening to the Olivia Rodrigo album on repeat I’ve been transported to pre-bb me. Do I miss her? Am i still her? (only now with a different nipple shade?)
Her track jealousy slapsss. “Comparison is killin' me slowly. I think, I think too much about the kids who don't know me. And I'm so sick of myself. I'd rather be anyone else.”
So good! So angst!
But as you get older it’s not necessarily other people you’re jealous of. Now you also get to throw previous versions of yourself in the mix. Thank god you (hopefully) learn how to tell yourself to shut the fuck up.
Sure, I miss having time to lie on dirty kitchen floors posing for my boyfriend so he can make his John Baldessari “inspired” erotic knock- off. BUT, ya know, do i?
Free time to fake juggle is great, but have you ever tried the real thing? Getting pounced on early morning (and not necessarily the kind you hoped for...), lunch packing, throwing socks, bags, shoes and kids out a door (we’re laaaaate!), pretending to be a regular person 8-3 anddd....pick ups, play dates with total strangers (in their own version of this same hurricane) skinned knees, sibling fights, near-death experiences (STOP AT THE LIIIIGHT!!) and snacks on snacks on snacks. Then BB BEDTIME. Then, fun time, sexy time, exhausted time. It’s messy, milky, bloody, oozy and tear-stained. It’s not posed. Ever. And if it is, everyone looks depressed bc why stand still when there is SO MUCH CHAOS TO ENJOY.
To me, the new juggle is more tied to the universe. Deeper, richer and ultimately hotter.
The sentiment in this photo to me is one of carefree living. Toss up the balls, who cares. Look how effortless they are just floating in space.
But the balls will drop. We took this photo 1000 times to get the right one. Defying gravity and successfully avoiding change is for photos and fairytales. The lie is in the picture, in the mirror or whatever stories we tell ourselves as way to go back. We can’t! I mean, some people try but they usually end up looking a bit clownish w all that face filler...BUT THATS ALSO A PHASE FOR THEM! An evolution. Everyone has to accept change one way or another, even if it means a new plastic surgeon cuz their last one was sued for malpractice.
But there is truth in the sentiment. Letting life do its thing. Putting those balls in the air as much as you can cuz life is short and eventually the last ball will drop. Sometimes it’s beautiful, sometimes it’s a total disaster, but it’s never exactly the same twice. Hopefully we don’t dwell too much on one moment or nipple shade, it prevents us from tossing balls! Take a pic if you can, evolution is fun to watch. But don’t try to go back. It’s boring at best. The old nipples had their fun. The new ones are still having it.
Sending out all the good in the moment vibes today. You’re perfect. ❤️❤️❤️
21👉 22 👉 23 New week, new body 🥰 New “studio” isnt apple..
21👉 22 👉 23
New week, new body 🥰
New “studio” isnt apples to apples but we at a grapefruit now so no looking back 😛
Body weight now shifting forward big time putting extra pressure on the low back. Trying to be diligent & counter it with daily, low impact, leg/butt workouts. My back and Nev both seem to be enjoying the benefits 😊
❤️
23 weeeeeks no avoiding it, really looking pregnant from a..
23 weeeeeks
no avoiding it, really looking pregnant from all angles.
I was offered a mocktail at a restaurant over the weekend. Observant of the waitress to notice my belly but also a strange acknowledgement of my condition without actually acknowledging it. I might have even considered having one of my 3 allotted sips of wine/week...but would it be worth the shock and dismay of this well-meaning but judgemental server?
Turns out, YES, it was. I ordered a wine and didn’t touch it to prove a point. I basked in her dirty looks all night and noticed the relief when it went untouched. I would normally feel bad for taking pleasure in the discomfort of others but I gotta get my kicks in where I can these days. 😇
Sunday ⛪️ ——— And a big welxome to everyone new! Hiiiii ..
Sunday ⛪️
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And a big welxome to everyone new! Hiiiii
To focus content I’ve got two groups going: pregnancy/baby/mom/mood🎢 & just the (growing) bodyody 💦 . Crossover is cool but don’t be shy to tell me what you want.😇
I’ll be available tonight to chat, sending all the love ❤️💋❤️
first two up 😊 (me & the sunburn 😩😂)
first two up 😊
(me & the sunburn 😩😂)
Canceled my plans today bc nothing but sweats fit... Even i..
Canceled my plans today bc nothing but sweats fit...
Even if I love the new curves some days it feels too heavy to be out in public in something that doesn’t feel like you.
After bursting into tears and realizing I couldn’t recover in time to leave the house I thought about why, STILL, on my third pregnancy, I can’t suck it up and put on a long billowy curtain dress and feel fine like it seems everyone else does. Maternity clothes exist of course and I’ve been in the dressing rooms fiddling with whatever pulley system they’ve designed to try and deflect from the fact that it’s a $300 potato sack (up-charging because they know you have no where else to go). I’ve even pulled the trigger once or twice to find myself in a meeting or out to dinner as the cliche frumpy grumpy pregnant buzzkill. Awful. I’d rather cry into my closet and stay home.
But do the clothes really make the woman? Admitting that confidence comes from feeling good in your skin which, for me, translates to what I put over it, is super embarrassing. I always wear outrageous stuff that makes no sense, but maybe that’s exactly what I miss. Options.
Thankfully some days it does feel easy to improvise. A form-fitting, above the belly stretchy skirt and crop top works well in the summer. Overalls and a bralet. Anything tight and soft and stretchy really...looking back at myself an hour ago why couldn’t I just roll w the punches?
But pregnancy is sneaky. One day you feel like a life-giving goddess, the next, a freaky science project at the reject fair. You have little control over which way the wind blows. Hopefully in either scenario you find the courage to get dressed.
People have applauded me in the past for showing so much skin when pregnant. Embracing the female form, empowering other pregnant women to do the same. I just wished more clothes were designed with that same ethos. As empowering as nudity is, dressing should be equally so.
I’ll make sure I post more clothes here because today made me realize how much we need to see pregnant women NOT in billowy florals this summer (unless they feel hot and confident in them in which case GO FOR IT). Meanwhile I’ll try to do it my way best I know how.
Love you all. ❤️
me reading all the DMs asking for nudes...
me reading all the DMs asking for nudes...
2021-05-19 16:07:21 +0000 UTC View Post20 👉 21 👉 22 👼🏼 No weight gain but feeling...lets call it s..
20 👉 21 👉 22 👼🏼
No weight gain but feeling...lets call it softer...
Baby is a bell pepper which is bigger than a banana? Maybe rounder. Maybe I’m just looking at the wrong peppers.
22 weeks but who’s counting...(me..😳🗓 haha) I miss nyc spri..
22 weeks but who’s counting...(me..😳🗓 haha)
I miss nyc spring drinking / the antics that come w it but between you guys and that second trimester 💦I’m managing 😇
thanks for voting on my new studio / nev’s new workout. The mirror is easily 50 lbs...but CITY VIEWS! hahaha ❤️
good morningggg 🤗 sry about the late night dm, she’s been in..
good morningggg 🤗 sry about the late night dm, she’s been in a mood
2021-05-16 11:02:57 +0000 UTC View Postback when my clothes fit but i still never wore em 🌤
back when my clothes fit but i still never wore em 🌤
2021-05-13 14:23:40 +0000 UTC View Postbeen lookin like a dumpling so had a dream about dumplings s..
been lookin like a dumpling so had a dream about dumplings so had a compulsion to make dumplings 😂...my brain is beyond saving at this point.
in other news i ripped my ripped jeans in a new spot so that’s cool 😳👍
hope everyone having a good day! 🥰😘
cucumber 👉 sweet potato 👉 banana 😝
cucumber 👉 sweet potato 👉 banana 😝
2021-05-11 02:22:39 +0000 UTC View Postonly fans v serious bts 😂 Whatchu think?
only fans v serious bts 😂
Whatchu think?
21 weeks front vs side. ✨ Lookin like a poodle, feeling lik..
21 weeks front vs side. ✨
Lookin like a poodle, feeling like a high school photography student. Terrible exposure. Just terrible.
no 👏 days 👏 off Even though it’s Mother’s Day i had to foc..
no 👏 days 👏 off
Even though it’s Mother’s Day i had to focus and get it 👉👌 😛
I’ve been doing a lot of individual workout videos in the DMs but these are my top 8 favorite pregnancy exercises for everyone to enjoy / practice / judge my holey sweatpants 😇
You don’t need much & can use soup cans for weights. Or a kid. Or whatever heavy stuff is lying around. I do recommend an exercise ball to use now (and bounce on for labor later.) Bands are also pretty cheap, easy to store and you can do a lot of moves w em.
Some people think I overdo the fitness. That pregnant women should sit around eating bon bons (and sometimes i wish i could tbh) BUT I have meralgia paresthetica which is just a super cute way of saying if i don’t work out enough my right leg feels pins n needley (only during pregnancy, it’s super common actually). The sensation isnt unbearable but working out helps and takes 45 mins a day so why not.
Overall it’s good to keep moving and keep your strength up. Moms gonna need some muscle for installing heavy car seats, stroller assembly and chasing after toddlers (when it’s MUCH harder to find time to work out). Plus it makes your baby smarter? Who knows if that’s true.
Ultimately body confidence in pregnancy (and after) is so so important. You might have to skip abs, but your ass can look hot. Even if just for yourself, it’s good to feel good.
Hit me up for private workouts if you need a cheerleader (or just someone to crack the whip).
And Happy Mother’s Day to everybody who is one, gots one or loves one.
❤️❤️❤️
Anticipating all the mouth wipin, boo boo kissin and “mooooo..
Anticipating all the mouth wipin, boo boo kissin and “moooooom” being screamed at me all weekend. Only now i get flowers? WORTH IT. 😇
But YES, I’m partying dammit! I will find a way! Don’t forget to show all the moms some extra love this weekend. No matter how naughty you been, we can’t help but eat it up. 🥰💐💐💐
20 weeks! Half baked bebayeee 🥰🥳🥳🥳
20 weeks! Half baked bebayeee 🥰🥳🥳🥳
2021-05-03 21:58:27 +0000 UTC View Post
18 vs 19 weeks, kinda feelin the lower, softer vibe this wee..
18 vs 19 weeks, kinda feelin the lower, softer vibe this week. Baby went from a 5.5 inch cucumber to a 6 inch mango? Seems like they could have just said 5.5 inch cucumber to 6 inch cucumber and called it a day but what do i know
2021-04-27 07:17:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Can’t stop thinking...Is shake shack good? Do they put coles..
Can’t stop thinking...Is shake shack good? Do they put coleslaw on fries? I had a dream they put coleslaw on fries. It was excellent but they were out of milkshakes and only had coke. I day-dreamed in my real dream about dipping my Shake Shack coleslaw fries into a thick chocolate milkshake. For reference, the dream in a dream milkshake was chocolatier than a Wendy’s frosty but a similar consistency. A little grainy even. Wildly satisfying. Maybe tonight if I write this I’ll dream I find that exact milkshake. Either way the coleslaw fries are worth a 10 hr night’s sleep to try to find again. Going to bed to gettem. I’m sorry you’ll never get a taste. Unless they are real? Maybe I’ll go to shake shack tomorrow....but eh, seems hard, they always have a line. Who wants to be outta bed for that long.
K gnight
Pregnancy brain is so lit guys.
Happy earth day my loves!! Perfect day to be blooming alongs..
Happy earth day my loves!! Perfect day to be blooming alongside the ultimate mother...MA EARTH. 😝 What are you doing for her today? Hmmmm?? ❤️
👉 Today for my moms I’m talking about eco belly rubs. You can’t avoid stretch marks all together but you CAN rub some yummy stuff on your belly that’s environmentally sound, smells good, feels good and doesn’t kill everybody’s favorite dinosaur bird.
Great organic creams are out there in spades. In honor of Earth Day just check and make sure your favorite is too. I use Lauren’s All Purpose Salve in the video because it’s made locally and is completely plant-based, organic and cruelty free. Strangely enough I also use it as a makeup highlighter. Whatever works.
Enjoy and remember that u gorgeous, tiger stripes and all ❤️🐅❤️