First the Dislikes:
- Nursing bras. Unflattering, lumpy, shapeless. I'm not a super big fan of breastfeeding in general and I attribute that largely to having to wear nursing bras that don't exactly..er...lift and separate (separate yes, lift not so much) and make getting dressed in the morning even more of a challenge. Add in nursing Gs for my Mo friends and you have a sure-fire recipe for serious body-image issues.
- Bedtime. What used to be such a delightful relief now just signals the beginning of eight hours of sleepless frustration that leave me a zombie until at least 10:00 a.m. the next day. I know it hasn't even been three weeks yet but things need to start improving soon or I'm going to go nuts. I need sleep! And naps during the day don't really help.
- Cute fall clothes in all the stores...none of which I currently fit into and don't want to waste money buying "in between" sizes. I miss my old clothes.
- A messy house. Feels like I'm fighting a losing battle. Also in this category: Trying to keep the dog hair under control, another battle which I cannot win.
- Post-partum hormones giving me the complexion of a 13-year-old. I need to make friends with a dermatologist.
Whew, that list was a downer! Let's get to the things making me happy today:
- This rolled fabric flower tutorial to learn how to make the flower bib statement necklaces I see all over blogland & etsy these days. I can't wait to try these out! I hope it's as easy as they make it look. I'll keep you updated.
- This cute ruffled tank from Target. My store was out of the purple so I hope I can find it at another location. I think J.Crew might have had something similar earlier this year, but you can bet it cost a whole lot more than $15.
- Buying smaller "in between" pants yesterday than at this same point after my last pregnancy. They're still two sizes larger than what I normally wear but buying smaller pants is always a good thing, right?
- My cute new $13 leopard-print ballet flats from Target. First leopard-print item I've ever owned, actually. They're pretty comfy for cheap shoes and they make me feel kinda sassy.
- Finally figuring out how to make a 3-column template for ye olde blog. Feels like I can finally stretch out a little! I used this tutorial and I'm so pleased with how it turned out.
Very sassy little slippers, nice!
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I have two nursing bras I got with Graham.. they have underwire and are just like a normal bra. I think I go t them at target. At least you are getting to buy smaller pants... I am still HUGE and JIGGLY! My skin decided to freak out this week too. No dog hair issues, but the house is constantly a disaster! I feel ya!
ReplyDeleteI hear you about the sleep. After almost a year of sleepless nights, we finally got Sam sleeping through the night --for three nights. Then we moved and now he's back to getting up (last night about 12 times.)
ReplyDeleteGood thing he (and yours!) is cute.
Love that ruffled top!
I visited Motherhood and came away with some awesome nursing bras-- comfy, smooth, supportive. good selection+helpful people+the option to try them on = awesome bras. good luck!
ReplyDeleteI second what Emily said. Since most of my married life I have either been pregnant and nursing... I have come to love going to motherhood. It does a body good! :) Now that we aren't sicko's anymore I need to come and see your dude!
ReplyDeleteTry your besty best to ignore the messy house! I hope hubby is understanding,I'm sure he is and if you are like me the frustration is coming from you!
ReplyDeletePostpartum hormones definitely not on the list of things you will miss,but I do look back and ACTUALLY miss those 1st sleepless nights,and breast feeding.
Enjoy those sassy shoes,I might have to copy you and get some!
more baby pics!
I hear ya on the messy house. And Morgan is 7 months old! Its so hard to work 40 hours and keep up with dance, soccer, 3 kids and housework!
ReplyDeleteThose shoes are really cute, and yay on the 3 column! I figured it out, too
I never could bring myself to buy or wear a nursing bra... not to mention the other unmentionables. Meaning I had to get virtually nekkers every time I fed. Which is probably why I laugh hysterically every time somebody tells me nursing is just so much more CONVENIENT. And which is probably why I am not longer doing it. Felt more like a stripper's dressing room than the mother's room at church.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the post, i could agree with you on most of the points you have covered here, thank you.
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