No Maternity Style: 39 Weeks

Well, on Tuesday I waddled ungracefully into my 39th week of pregnancy. As I know I've alluded to previously, I was hoping I wouldn't make it to the 39th week of pregnancy, and I've been dreading going over the 40th week like I did the first time. Each of those 11 days that I went over were excruciatingly long and frustrating, and hanging over me was the looming fear of the impending induction. Which did end up eventuating, meaning no water birth for me.

Everyday I am still waiting in anticipation, but I'm trying desperately not to stress or get as frustrated as last time about it. I'm trying to relax and enjoy my quieter days and trust that my body and my baby will find a time that is optimal for us both, that delivers the least amount of stress on my body and a healthy baby ready to make her appearance to the world.

I've officially been kicked out of our bed, and I've moved into the spare bedroom. Apparently I make too much noise when I roll over, and I take up too much room. I'm not complaining because I really like the spare bed, and when Ezra gets up early in the morning it isn't me he starts jumping on, so I'm getting a bit more of a sleep in!! Which I desperately need because I'm often up eating oatmeal at midnight and unable to sleep.

A really grainy bathroom shot! You're welcome!

There isn't a real maternity style post this week because, well lets be honest there isn't very much style going on at the moment. My style basically consists of the comfiest PJ pants ever, the QANTAS business class PJ pants that my Dad gets on his work trips and hands them around, I think almost my whole family wears them, seriously they are amazing! If you weren't aware, people who travel business class get changed into complimentary pyjamas on long flights, well wouldn't that be nice!! I've never had that opportunity. A black tank top that is almost too short and whatever cardigan I can find rounds out my daily wardrobe.

So, what methods do you swear by to get that baby out? I've heard great things about acupuncture. I've heard that castor oil works, but I'm not sure I want to deal with the explosive diarreah that accompanies it.

Karen xx

If you want to see my actual maternity style posts here they are below!

Maternity Style: 37 Weeks Black, White & neon

Maternity Style: 35 Weeks Floral Fun

Maternity Style: 34 Weeks Party Dress

Maternity Style: 33 Weeks Acid Wash

Maternity Style: 32 Weeks A bit of Neon

Maternity Style: 31 Weeks

Maternity Style: 30 Weeks Studs and Sandals

Maternity Style: 28 Weeks Maxi Dress

Maternity Style: 27 Weeks Harem Pants

Maternity Style: 26 Weeks Aztec Print

Pregnancy: It's so different the second time round

My second pregnancy has been very different from my first. The motions and physical changes and feelings that my body has gone through has been pretty much the same for both, it's just that my circumstances have changed and well, me in general, because now I'm already a Mum. 
I remember my first pregnancy was spent pouring over pregnancy books and apps, I spent a lot of time googling every little twinge or niggle worried about what it could mean. I was paranoid about every food that I thought was somewhat suspicious. I had lists of baby stuff to buy and I spent hours looking at baby nursery designs and cute decor. I was working, but only part time, and I was studying as well. Even with that on my plate I still had plenty of time to put my feet up, to watch some movies, to sleep in, to take day time naps, to write my birth plan, to read books and just to enjoy the last of the me time. Joel was always worried about me, if I was lifting too much or standing too long and was always offering cups of teas, running out to the shops to pick up my latest cravings and foot massages. We had deep discussions about our philosophies on raising kids and wondered what life would be like with a baby. 
Ohhh how the times have changed.
I'm no longer freaking out (as much) about the labour and birth, I've done it once, I can do it again right. I rarely check my pregnancy apps, I have no idea what fruit size my baby is at right now. I haven't even picked up a pregnancy book and I have not once googled some strange rare pregnancy disorder that I am paranoid that I might have. Sleeping at nights seems to elude me, and then there is a little boy up sometimes in the middle of the night wanting cuddles, he is then always ready to chit chat at 6.00am. Day naps have become pretty much non-existent, for me, and then Ezra has decided that 45 minutes is long enough for him. My birth plan consists of saying, lets get this baby out as quickly and naturally as possible (and as painlessly of course). 
This pregnancy I run, not by choice, but I chase down a runaway toddler. I lift, about 11 kilos of toddler, and lug him up and down the stairs. When I have cravings for chocolate I eat it whilst hiding in the confines of the pantry to keep away from tiny prying eyes and little hands signalling they want to share, no Mummy needs this chocolate...all of it. Taking the time to stop and talk and prepare for the new addition is challenging, once all the parenting duties are done, we just are too exhausted. I have to ask for cups of teas these days, there is no time for personal cravings and I'm not sure when I last had a foot rub. 
The second pregnancy isn't bad, it is just really different. It definitely has its more challenging aspects when you have another child, especially a young toddler. Your time is no longer your own. You just do what needs to be done, and often surprise myself with what I can accomplish. Other days, I resign to the fact that I need to rest, and battle with 'Mothers guilt' of letting my child watch too much Shaun The Sheep. I have to remind myself that I am already the Mother of two, and I need to make sure I'm taking care of myself and considering the needs of both of my children, not just the one who is making the most noise. With those challenges also comes the confidence of being experienced in being pregnant. I have a greater understanding of the capacity of my own body and I know the signs that I need to listen to. The thought of breastfeeding is no longer a weird foreign concept, I've been through the wars with it, and I won. I have learnt to appreciate every quiet and peaceful moment, because I know what having a newborn means. 
I'm so excited about adding another member to our family. I can't wait to kiss her little cheeks. But, she does not occupy my thoughts every moment like her brother did. She will be loved, but she won't be the centre, the focus the only one. She will have to share. Somedays it is hard to imagine how we will have the time and energy to pour into both of our children, but I'm sure we can work it out. 
Does this sound like your first and second pregnancies? 

Who is in charge this time round? 

Karen xx 

Maternity Style: 35 Weeks Floral Fun

Woah, I just blew right up this week, and I just feel big, but that is ok I guess this baby must be getting nice and chubby! I'm at that stage where it is getting quite uncomfortable, and I'm often up in the middle of the nice doing stretches and trying to find a sleeping position that works. She seems like she is running out of room in there. All day it feels like she is trying to break out. We are getting so excited the meet this little girl, will she have dark hair like me, red hair like her Dad or will she be a little blondie like her big brother? 

We are working on names, which was a struggle for us last time as well. We're figuring out where to put her things, and finally I can do some nesting type stuff, like wash her clothes and put them in a chest of drawers we picked up from a roadside pickup, that needs some re-painting, but that will have to come later. I'm hoping she arrives on time, or a little early. Not late like her older brother who came 11 excruciating days after my due date, whilst I was having sporadic contractions every day that kept tricking me into thinking it was time to go to the hospital. 

Jumper: Quirky Circus (Myer purchase for my last pregnancy, still going strong)
Jeans: ASOS Maternity found HERE
Boots: (the most comfortable ankle boots ever, and I can wear them again thanks to my trusty flight socks) Sam Edelman Petty Boots found HERE

Want to see some of my other maternity style posts:

Maternity Style: 34 Weeks Party Dress
Maternity Style: 33 Weeks Acid Wash
Maternity Style: 32 Weeks A bit of Neon
Maternity Style: 31 Weeks
Maternity Style: 30 Weeks Studs and Sandals

Karen xx
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Maternity Style: 34 Weeks Party Dress

So, going to a party when you are 34 weeks pregnant can be a little challenging. It can be really hard to feel glamorous when your stomach is gigantic, your face is all puffy and your legs ache just thinking about wearing heels. Even though I was really excited about going, the thought of trying to get dressed up was really daunting.

Until I found this dress! This is another gem from the ASOS maternity range, and I had to get it express posted at the beginning of last week. I love the bright print, it wasn't just plain and drab like many maternity dresses are, it actually was something that I am kind of bummed that I wont be able to wear when I'm not pregnant.

I also was really smart and left my shoe purchasing to the last minute. I got up bright and early on Saturday morning and hoofed it into Pitt St Mall, I was feeling a little discouraged and desperate, I'd searched for shoes the evening before, but I was so tired and the shops were so chaotic I left empty handed.  I didn't have any shoes for the evening, and I had only a couple of hours time frame to find some. Why do I always do this stuff to myself?

Once again, Myer (my old trusty) delivered. This beautiful pair of Basque boots, for a nice 25% off. I almost didn't even look at them because the size of the heel scared this off balanced pregnant lady! But, I liked them so much I just couldn't walk away without trying them. They past the first test, I could walk around the store without wobbling or looking super awkward! SOLD! They are actually really comfortable, and I pretty much stood in them all night.

The photo's are a little crap because I had to do selfie's with my phone.
My camera suffered a little on the way over and ended up with a smashed lens.
But, I did have fun playing around with the A Beautiful Mess IPhone app to do some editing.

Dress: ASOS Maternity Found (HERE)

Shoes: Basque Connie Boot (HERE)

Tights: Old faithfuls from I don't remember where

Purse: Sportgirl (HERE)

There will be heaps more details on the party and the masterclass to come in my next post.

Here are more of my Maternity Style Posts:
Maternity Style: 33 Weeks Acid Wash
Maternity Style: 32 Weeks A bit of Neon
Maternity Style: 31 Weeks
Maternity Style: 30 Weeks Studs and Sandals

Karen xx 

Maternity Style: 33 Weeks Acid Wash

It finally got cold enough in Perth for me to bite the bullet and get a pair of proper maternity jeans, I'm so glad I did. I just bought these jeans earlier this week from ASOS, and I pretty much haven't taken them off since. They do not feel like I am wearing jeans, they are so comfy. I was a little worried about the whole 'Acid Wash maternity jeans' thing as soon as I hit the complete order button, thinking this could go really badly. When they arrived it was love at first sight, they don't overdo it on the 80's look. The top was another recent purchase from ASOS,  as I am quickly running out of tops that were long enough to cover this expanding belly. 

If you follow me on instagram you may have seen me debating about keeping these shoes or not. I do love them, but I wasn't sure they were practical enough, if I have enough things to wear them with.  Then I decided, screw practical, I love them. Yep they are bright and stripey, but that is the way I like my shoes. 

I hope all the Mum's out there have a lovely, lovely relaxing day tomorrow and that you feel very spoilt, loved and blessed by your families. 

Happy Mothers Day xx 

 Jeans: ASOS Maternity found Here
Top: ASOS Maternity found Here
Shoes: Vans found HERE

 Karen xx

Maternity Style: 32 weeks A bit of Neon

I've been really enjoying these maternity posts. I still feel awkward posing for the photos, and I still have to get Joel to take about a million photos before I get a few I am happy with. I'm always pulling weird faces, have several chins, the lighting is terrible or my body is just in a weird position. What I am enjoying so much though, is that at least once a week I go to a bit more effort when I get dressed in the morning. I put some makeup on, blow dry my hair and just basically feel good about myself after it is all done (until I critically analyse all the photos that is). With a toddler running around and feeling big and heavy these days I don't have a lot of time to spend on personal grooming, so these posts give me a little excuse! Plus it is a great record for myself of this pregnancy, it will be nice to look back on I think.

I hope that you are enjoying them as well! 

So, here we go again, Week 32... Once again you've flown by.

Dress: From Esther boutique, label says Imprint but I can't find it anywhere online.
Blazer: Silence & Noise (found Here)

Here are some more of my Maternity Style Posts:

Maternity Style 31 weeks
Maternity Style: 30 weeks Studs and Sandals

Maternity Style: 28 weeks Maxi Dress

Maternity Style: 27 Weeks Harem Pants

Maternity Style: Aztec Print 26 Weeks

My Maternity Style Wishlist


Karen xx

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Maternity Style: 31 weeks

I feel a little more on top of things than I did this time last week. I am finally getting over my continuous colds that seem to have been hanging on for the last couple of weeks, it helps that we are now all getting a proper night sleep thanks to the cot! I even managed to buy a cradle for my little girl to sleep in. It was a bargain from Gumtree, and you know I love a bargain.

This week I taught myself (with the help of YouTube) to crochet, and I started a little project for my baby girl. I love the thought of preparing for her arrival by taking the time to sit and make something specifically for her. It's a bit of a tedious project, and it takes a lot of counting stitches, but I've been enjoying the time in the quiet, with no technology distractions. It is my time to think and ponder and dream. I think it has been helping me to emotionally prepare to be a mother again as well. Things can be so busy and chaotic with a toddler in the house, as well all the other demands and general business of life. I feel like I need the quiet and the solitude for an hour or so in the evenings just to focus on my precious girl, and how grateful I am for her. I'm so excited to meet her in person. 

Angus desperately wanted to be in the pictures with me today. He's my first baby, at least I treated him like a baby until my real baby came along.

And here is the cradle I bought. I am so excited about it, it is so so lovely! 

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Karen xx

Dress: Quirky Circus (from Myer Miss Shop)
Leggings: Urban Outfitters

Maternity Style: 30 Weeks Studs and Sandals

So it seems because I was a few days later in posting my maternity posts a couple of weeks in a row, I have missed a week. I was 30 weeks on Wednesday, so looks like 29 weeks missed its chance. You may have also noticed, I'm not wearing thongs (flip flops)!! Yay, the cooler weather has meant more variety of shoe choices.

Hitting 30 weeks sent me into a bit of panic mode. I am just so disorganised for the arrival of this baby, and 30 weeks means this is all getting very real, and time is running out. Not being in our own house, and not really having any room for baby stuff, is probably why I am lagging so badly. There is another spare room at my parents house, but it is full of stuff, plus it is the room where other people (like my Nanna) stay when they come to visit, so it isn't really practical to start loading it with girly baby accessories. Our room is also pretty full right now,  seeing we basically moved from a whole house, into one room. Ezra has his own room as well, but that is full too. I'm not really sure where to put all the extra baby gear I need to accumulate, so I've just been avoiding it all together. I dream of a beautiful baby nursery, with all the pretty little girly things and chevrons and lace, but that is just going to have to wait until our house is built.

I'm going to have to bite the bullet soon, because really, there isn't much time left!!! Any other last minute baby preparers out there too?

Top: Ladakh (Found HERE)

Pants: Jeans West Maternity Capris (Found HERE)

Necklace: Elk (Elk HERE)

Shoes: Sam Edelman Trina Sandal (Found HERE)

Some of my other Maternity Posts so far:

Maternity Style: 28 weeks Maxi Dress

Maternity Style: 27 Weeks Harem Pants

Maternity Style: Aztec Print 26 Weeks

My Maternity Style Wishlist

Have a lovely weekend!!

Karen xx 

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Maternity Style: 28 weeks Maxi Dress

This maxi dress is becoming less maxi every day, everytime I wear it, it's becoming shorter and shorter. At the rate this baby bump is going soon it will be knee length.

Not much else makes you feel as pregnant than wearing one large flowing piece of material without a whole lot of shape. But. I like it anyway, it's just so easy, no pulling tops down that are getting too short or pulling ill fitting pants up every 5 mins. I love the print on this dress too!! I bought it a little bit ago when Esther clothing had 40% off their whole website. But browsing their website makes me wish I could wear all of their clothes now!!

I am wearing thongs (flip flops) again like I pretty much do everyday at the moment because my feet look a little like mini pillows. I think it is partially due to the heat, but they are puffy and most of my shoes don't really fit, especially in the afternoons. Last pregnancy my feet grew a half a size, I hope that doesn't happen again. It's still in the mid 30's (celsius) here in Perth, which is weird for April, but we've been trying to take advantage of it and getting some beach days in.

In other news, it's my 30th Birthday this week. Goodbye 20's! I feel like I haven't had much time to think about it, it has sort of snuck up on me. I can't even tell Joel what I want for my birthday, I think some Internet browsing tonight is in order.

My little helper wanted to pose with his Pop's sunnies as well!!
Here are some of my other bump update posts:

Maternity Style: 27 weeks Harem Pants

Maternity style: Aztec Print 26 Weeks

Bump Update: 24 Weeks

My Maternity Style Wish List
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Karenxx

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Maternity Style: 27 weeks Harem Pants

The bump is growing!! I've had a couple of people this week act surprised when I told them I was only 27 weeks, which has made me a little more self conscious about my size, and starting to get me worrying about how much more growing I still have to go.  I definitely feel bigger, earlier this time around, apparently I look it as well. I am starting to feel like that energy from the 2nd trimester is starting to fade and I'm feeling that tiredness again, I just want to nap all the time. 

  

These harem pants pictured were one of those purchases that you see on the rack and think, 'this could either go really well, or really badly.' Thankfully, I had a couple of girls at the store with me to encourage my purchase, otherwise I may have just walked away. They aren't specifically maternity pants, but the waist goes up over my belly, which is perfect. The best thing about them is how comfy they are. That is really my goal this pregnancy, to be as comfortable as possible!! Plus they will work for post-labour as well, they feel like pj's but look a lot nicer! 

I had to endure the horrible glucose tolerance test earlier this week. They are now making everyone (In West Oz at least I don't know about everywhere else) do the full 2 hour test, instead of the 1 hour. Meaning I had to fast for 12 hours and then go and chug down that horrid green sugary drink. I spent the next two hours sitting in the waiting room of the pathology place trying not to throw up. The fast food ads that kept coming on the radio were making me gag. I had this grand plan to get some blogging done and be productive, but instead I just stared queasily at gossip magazines because I didn't feel I could concentrate very well. 

I hope everyone is having a great Easter break! I know I have been feeling really relaxed and am just enjoying being with my family, more on that later! For now, for me, it is bed time. 

HAPPY EASTER

Top: Billabong found HERE
Pants: Billabong as well, found HERE

Here are a few other maternity posts I have done:
Maternity Style: Aztec Print 26 weeks
Bump Update: 24 Weeks
17 Weeks Prego Style
My Maternity Style Wish List

Karen xx

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