Body Moving

3 lbs to go.

Piece of cake, right?

Wrong. Sure, the number on the scale is so close to its original state but when I look in my closet I still have nothing to wear.

I couldn't figure it out. And then my mom told me what I guess I was trying to avoid these past six months. Your body changes with childbirth. So while that 3 digit number may almost be pre-baby, my body certainly isn't.

Things have shifted, and unfortunately not for the better.

Of course, the tummy is still jiggly and the boobs are on the bigger side but I guess this is the new me.

Sure, I am still counting on some changes once I stop breastfeeding, but seeing as that isn't in the near future I guess I'll just have to embrace my new found curves. And why not celebration with a little shopping spree?

First stop today Lululemon. I picked up a pair of pants and a new yoga mat (to help in the quest).

Hoping to hit up the new Forever 21 store next week (post first weekend back to school crowds). Yet slightly concerned that the slender cuts might not fit my new physique. I guess the rule of the game is to forget about the size on the label and just welcome whatever fashion finds come my way.

Hannah's closet is full of pretty things. Now, it's mommy's turn.

Ready, set, shop!

Expecting Style

My best friend is pregnant and the inspiration for this post. Just a few weeks into it and waistlines are getting tight.

Time to refresh her closet for the next nine months.

Pregnancy fashion is a bit of a dilemma. You don't want to spend a bundle dressing to accommodate said bundle growing inside, but you also don't want to wear the same thing everyday. My suggestion? Invest in a few key pieces that will last the length of the pregnancy and then fill in the blanks with fast fashion items.

The Basics:

A Bella Band - for the early stages of pregnancy when you can wear your favourite jeans with the button undone.

A great pair of maternity jeans - mine were from H&M but looking back I wish I had splurged on a pair of Citizens of Humanity.

Belly Leggings - $70 might sound steep for a pair of leggings but in the third trimester I wore these almost every other day. And they were great postpartum too.

A white and black tank top - Perfect to wear under regular tops to hide that growing bump.

A few tunics to mix and match with the leggings and jeans.

My favourite maternity shopping destinations:

In Montreal: H&M, Bloom Maternity, Mamma Mia Maternity

Online: Target, Isabella Oliver