Here are a few dresses that I have and absolutely love!! They are easy as they are beautiful! You will not be disappointed. Just a few ideas if you are on the lookout for a little number for this summer. Now let's enjoy this summer to the fullest!
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Showing posts with label Outfits. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Summer Dresses
Oh Summer! How I have missed you! Even though living in a sunny climate means HOT weather most of the year, there is something about summer that get me excited! I'm such a beach bum that it's not even funny! If you ask me what I like to do for fun, I'll say "beach" 99.9% of the time. Swimming, running after the kids, something about the hot air and the salty water brings me joy. Well unless you ask me to visit a city, then I will be on board every time too (thanks to my first trip when I was 16 years old to NYC for a full month, I fell head of heels in love, more about that later.)
Here are a few dresses that I have and absolutely love!! They are easy as they are beautiful! You will not be disappointed. Just a few ideas if you are on the lookout for a little number for this summer. Now let's enjoy this summer to the fullest!
Here are a few dresses that I have and absolutely love!! They are easy as they are beautiful! You will not be disappointed. Just a few ideas if you are on the lookout for a little number for this summer. Now let's enjoy this summer to the fullest!
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Fall Style Inspiration
Source: Greg Vaughn
Fall is just around the corner, and even though for us here in the southern states it comes a little later, I am excited for the cooler weather ahead. We have been enjoying the beach and all the beauty that comes with it, but there is something about autumn that brings excitement. Mostly it makes me miss Seattle, it was my favorite season when we lived there. All the colorful leaves and fresh air. I need to plan a trip soon, it has been too long.
Here are some outfit inspirations and items I picked up recently:
Source: http://www.simons.ca
A plaid shirt, skinny jeans, and a bright heel equals effortless look.
A plaid shirt, skinny jeans, and a bright heel equals effortless look.
Picked up one in cream and black. Such a cozy statement piece!
My Valentine gift from hubs, absolutely love these!
Source: http://www.simons.ca
Love an oversized poncho, perfect for layering.
Love this outfit, and her fringe bag is everything! Similar here
Source: Zara
Love this lace number!
Love this lace number!
Thanks for stopping by!
Friday, March 14, 2014
Friday Inspiration - Chic Everyday Look
You know those days you don't really feel like dressing up, well I usually turn to my favorite pair of jeans and a soft white tee. Pair it with nude flats and some bold jewelry. I love a good clutch that I can throw into my baby bag and use it on the go to run errands. And don't forget your smile, that is your best accessory :)
These pieces are higher end, but you can find great items at local discount stores like TJ Maxx or Forever 21. I tend to buy better quality items when they are classic pieces since I know they will be in my closet for a long time.
These pieces are higher end, but you can find great items at local discount stores like TJ Maxx or Forever 21. I tend to buy better quality items when they are classic pieces since I know they will be in my closet for a long time.
Happy Friday!!
Friday, January 31, 2014
Postpartum Update & Life Lately
Wow I can't believe tomorrow is already February! December literally flew by with the birth of Mila, Christmas, Masha's birthday and tons of parties. Mila is already 7 weeks and growing like a champ. I am still amazed at how much easier nursing is going. I know it is definitely because of experience. With Masha, I was worried the first month if I was doing it right and if she was getting enough. With Mila, I just trust my gut and go with it. I look for cues on when she is actually hungry. And she is sleeping 6 hours at night. Let's just say I am not waking up exhausted like I was with Masha. And another thing that works out is that Masha still naps three hours a day. During that time, I either work on paperwork for my hub's business or get things done around the house. Sometimes I take a nap too :) Just depends on how I feel that day or what I have going on.
Our whole family was sick for about a week in January and that was tough! I haven't been sick in such a long time that I forgot how it was. Masha had a fever for a few days and the only way she took medicine was adding it to her orange juice. I couldn't keep any food down, but I continued to nurse and thank goodness I had enough milk supply and Mila didn't get sick. Drinking tea with honey and milk really helped as well.
I had my 6 week check up yesterday and was looking forward to seeing my midwife and thanking her for the amazing birth experience, but she was on call. I saw another doctor in the practice and he said everything is back to normal! He talked about birth control options, and I told him I will rely on nursing for now. With Masha, I didn't get my period until around 20 months postpartum! I'm not sure how long I will nurse for, but definitely over a year for sure. I feel great too! Eating healthy and staying active while pregnant really did me well, I was back to my pre-pregnancy weight after the third week. I'm surprised how fast I bounced back, but I am so thankful because it makes it easier not to have to worry about weight. I can just focus on the baby and enjoy her. I remember with Masha it took way more time to lose the weight and I was pretty sad that I didn't fit into my jeans right after birth. I didn't gain too much with Masha (35 lbs.) but still, it was my first child so I didn't know what to expect. I thought you give birth and can slip into your old clothes.
Since the doctor gave me the ok, I can finally start working out. I'm going to start with a 30 minute routine and move up from there. I don't want to overdue it on cardio because I want my milk supply to stay consistent. Focusing mainly on weight training and ab exercises is my goal. I have been walking outside for about an hour each day so I will keep up with that too. It is nice to get some fresh air for all of us!
I'm eating everything in sight right now, literally! I love this part of nursing lol! I'm trying to eat healthy, but I am not going to lie, I have given into some guilty pleasures. Is it just me or does nursing increase our sweet tooth?! ;)
Here are photos from last couple months.
Our whole family was sick for about a week in January and that was tough! I haven't been sick in such a long time that I forgot how it was. Masha had a fever for a few days and the only way she took medicine was adding it to her orange juice. I couldn't keep any food down, but I continued to nurse and thank goodness I had enough milk supply and Mila didn't get sick. Drinking tea with honey and milk really helped as well.
I had my 6 week check up yesterday and was looking forward to seeing my midwife and thanking her for the amazing birth experience, but she was on call. I saw another doctor in the practice and he said everything is back to normal! He talked about birth control options, and I told him I will rely on nursing for now. With Masha, I didn't get my period until around 20 months postpartum! I'm not sure how long I will nurse for, but definitely over a year for sure. I feel great too! Eating healthy and staying active while pregnant really did me well, I was back to my pre-pregnancy weight after the third week. I'm surprised how fast I bounced back, but I am so thankful because it makes it easier not to have to worry about weight. I can just focus on the baby and enjoy her. I remember with Masha it took way more time to lose the weight and I was pretty sad that I didn't fit into my jeans right after birth. I didn't gain too much with Masha (35 lbs.) but still, it was my first child so I didn't know what to expect. I thought you give birth and can slip into your old clothes.
Since the doctor gave me the ok, I can finally start working out. I'm going to start with a 30 minute routine and move up from there. I don't want to overdue it on cardio because I want my milk supply to stay consistent. Focusing mainly on weight training and ab exercises is my goal. I have been walking outside for about an hour each day so I will keep up with that too. It is nice to get some fresh air for all of us!
I'm eating everything in sight right now, literally! I love this part of nursing lol! I'm trying to eat healthy, but I am not going to lie, I have given into some guilty pleasures. Is it just me or does nursing increase our sweet tooth?! ;)
Here are photos from last couple months.
My cutie around Christmas time. She is starting to really like the camera and posing hehe :)
Zara sweater Sold Out (Similar here and here), J Crew Leggings, Zara Boots Sold Out (Similar here and here), Black Hair Bow
Some of my favorites. I received these as gifts and recommend all of these!
NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator (Wish I had this when Masha was a baby!)
Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede Fragrance (My new favorite)
Mila at about 1 week old here! She already looks so much bigger.
On Mila: Baby Gap Cardigan Sold Out (Similar here) & Baby Gap Pants Sold Out (Similar here), Zara Socks, Pink Onesie, Hair Bow
Masha is completely in love with her baby sister. This is on her third birthday :)
Masha: Zara Dress Sold Out (Love this one)
Mila: Gifted
Me: J Crew Necklace Sold Out (Love this one)
Black Peplum Top Sold Out (Similar here)
My baby is 3!! She requested a "princess cake".
Christmas Eve at my in laws. Love this tradition we have!
Love my Erin Condren Planner. I love that it is personalized and customized to fit my needs. This is my second one and I can't say enough good things about it. If you are interested, click here to get $10.00 off your first order!
Turquoise Ring Vintage (Love this one!)
I love the newborn stage. I know it doesn't last forever so I am taking it all in.
On Mila: Baby Gap Sweater Dress Sold Out (Similar here)
My angel dreaming away :)
It has been freezing here lately. All bundled up!
Zara Trench Coat Sold Out (Similar here) & Zara Scarf, Ray Ban Sunnies, Burgundy Hat Sold Out (Similar here)
My go to outfit lately:
Nike Air Max 1 Sneakers (Similar here)
J Crew Hat Sold Out (Love this one)
4 weeks postpartum
Black V Neck Tee (Similar here)
Nike Air Max 1 Sneakers (Similar here)
How tiny does she look her in the carseat!?
All smiles! I love how she giggles and is starting to make sounds.
Zara Checkered Top Sold Out (Similar here)
Knee High Boots Old (Similar here)
She is such a great helper!
Heading out to run some errands. I love Crewcuts for kids. The styles are classic and can easily be passed down (and luckily I have another girl)!
Crewcuts coat, Crewcuts Red Sweater Dress Sold Out (Love this one), Crewcuts Tights Sold Out (Similar here), Zara Boots Sold Out (Love these), Hat Sold Out (Similar here)
Love cashmere sweaters! And of course leather pants are my ultimate favorite. I was able to find the Paige Paloma leather pants in gray!
J Crew Sweater Sold Out (Love this one)
Daddy with his girls :)
Morning kisses :)
I Love the Aden + Anais Twinkle Pink Swaddle. Such a pretty pink shade! These come in handy, I literally have a least a dozen of these swaddles.
Heading to my 6 week appointment!
Love wearing a cap these days! It keeps my hair out of my face and looks stylish. This one is sold out, but here are a few I love: 1, 2, 3, 4
My favorite Ergo carrier. I can get so much done! She can even nurse while in there!!
My loves!
Gramps with Masha around Christmas time. Always smiles with these two!
On Masha: Zara Top Sold Out (Similar here), Zara Boots Sold Out (Love these), Woven Play Tights Sold Out (Similar here), Janie and Jack Skirt
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Thanks for stopping by!
Hope you all have a great Friday.
Friday, January 3, 2014
Personal Style: Favorite Pieces
Happy New Year's! With a new year, comes new goals and plans. Why not make one of your goals to find your personal style! Mix new and vintage pieces. Have fun exploring and playing around with what you already own. And then see what items you might need to add to create versatility to your wardrobe. And if you ever need help, I'm only an email away ;)
I was asked to be part of a exciting campaign called We Search. We Find. We ShopStyle.
Here is a clip with Miranda Kerr, one of my favorite style icons!
I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite pieces that I love to mix and match. I absolutely adore items that are classic with a dash of edge! I love finding new ways to pair them! Below are a few photos of items I wear on repeat throughout the year. Some have been around for quite some time, while others are from this season. All of these have one thing in common, they reflect my Style. Style is art, it is a way of expression, and it should be timeless, effortless, and fabulous!
Wearing: Zara Jeans Sold Out (Similar here), ShopStyle Tee, Steven by Steve Madden Flats Sold Out (Similar here) and Vintage Turqouise Ring (Similar here and here)
Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a fabulous Friday!
P.S.
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Saturday, December 21, 2013
The Birth Story of Mila Love
Our precious little girl, Mila Love arrived on December 10th at 2:24 am. We are in complete awe of her! I have missed the newborn "everything", from the little itty bitty hands and feet, to that smell. Sure, I don't get much sleep, but honestly I wasn't exactly sleeping much before birth with all the nesting and staying up late organizing. I feel like when you become a mom, you get use to functioning on less sleep. Am I right?!
On December 9th, I had my doctor appointment. When I arrived, they told me today was my due date. For some reason, I thought it was the 8th. Either way, my midwife was surprised that the baby had not come yet. And to be honest so was I (and my mom, and everyone else). When she checked me I was 2 cm dilated and 80% effaced, not much progress since last weeks appointment. We talked a little and she recommended to schedule an induction just in case because with the holidays it can get quite busy at Labor & Delivery and she wanted to make sure that we had a room/date set. So we set it for December 18th at 7am. She said we would do it as naturally as possible, but honestly I was so disappointed, just the thought of an induction made my heart beat faster. I didn't like the sound of it. My midwife asked me if I was "ready" to have this baby. She said sometimes moms have "to do lists" and it can affect when the baby comes. I mentally needed to be ready. I told her, everything is ready, all bags are packed. I was nervous about the birth but I felt like that was only natural. As I was driving home, I kept talking to Mila and saying "We are ready for you honey, whenever you decide to join us". I called to my friend, Irina, and she encouraged me that baby will come when she is ready and not to take it to heart about the induction. She really put my heart at ease. My hubs also texted me and told me that everything will be fine and to go home and eat some mint ice cream, lol. So I did just that.
My parents dropped off Masha pretty late, and while I was tucking her into bed, I heard a big "pop" almost like a balloon pop. I was confused on what it was. Did Masha fart, I thought, lol? Then all of a sudden a gush of water just flowed out of me. I was astonished at the amount and I knew right away that my water just broke. There was no doubt about it! It was 10:50 pm. I thought it was weird because I wasn't having any contractions before. I yelled for Alex to hurry, and he rushed to the bathroom. Masha was standing by me and I was starting to shake from excitement and knowing today was "the day"! Alex called my parents and we started to get everything ready. I called my midwife and she said to leave to the hospital.
We arrived around 11:30pm into the emergency entrance. They put me on a stretcher since my water already broke, and wheeled me to Labor & Delivery. As we arrived, I kept telling myself everything will be turn out fine! I was mentally preparing myself. My contractions were about 3 minutes apart and honestly they were not too painful. Very manageable, I just took deep breaths and kept focusing on relaxing "down there". I have been reading a book by Ina May, called Guide to Childbirth, and she mentioned to envision everything opening up even in the mist of the pain. When we tense up, it makes us progress backwards and sometimes contractions even stop. We need to do the opposite and relax our muscles and focus on deep breathing.
When I arrived in my room, I changed into the gown and just focused on getting comfortable. The lights were dimmed and everything was extremely calm. My midwife checked me and I was 4 cm dilated and 90% effaced. I gave them my birth plan and my epidural papers just in case. I was planning on doing an unmedicated birth however I was prepared for anything. I was able to walk around during labor and listened to what my body wanted to do. I was in the weirdest positions at times. Squatting, and then spreading my legs so far to almost a split position. Every time a contraction would come, I had Alex get behind me and press on my pelvic area. For some reason, I needed it to be pressed. I was like in a different level of awareness. I was so connected to my body and mind, every little movement and sound was intense. I wanted everything absolutely quiet. At one point I threw up, and my nurse said that I am probably transitioning. As I was leaning against the bed, I looked at my midwife and told her "I know the pain will get worse", and she said "This might just be it". When she said that I was taken back. With my first birth, I was extremely tense during most of my birth and because of that I progressed much slower. I wish someone would have told me what I know now. Could this be the highest level of pain?
When the contractions came, I concentrated on calm deep breaths, and would look at the clock. And I noticed myself saying the words, "Open". It relaxed me and I could almost imagine my baby moving closer down the birth canal. At one point, I had Alex kiss me during a contraction. If you read the book, it talks about how birth is actually very sexual. And let me tell you that was one intense kiss!
My nurse offered a different position where I got on the bed and squatted facing the wall with the pillow right under my pelvic area. With several more contractions, I was getting the urge to push already. Everything was happening so quickly!! My midwife checked me and I was at 8 cm, and with a few more contractions my body was telling me it was time . I flipped over and told her I was ready to push! There was no holding back! I love how my midwife let me listen to my body. She was there, but allowed me to birth on my own. My breaths now were more closer together and sounded like "he he hu". By the third push, the Mila's head appeared and she let me touch it. That really encouraged me that everything is almost over. I had such a rush of energy and my body was shaking! It was such a beautiful pain, hard to explain, but in the mist of all of it, I was in such a state of gratitude and amazement. The next push was the longest, and she came in all her glory! With a loud scream, she was here, my beautiful angel who was inside me growing was now ready to meet us!! She handed her to me and I was brought to tears. She was perfect in everyway! She was born weighing 8 pounds and 4 ounces. One ounce smaller than Masha. I was able to nurse her just like I did with Masha.
While I was holding Mila, my midwife pressed my stomach a couple times, and placenta came out. I was stunned at how fast everything progressed. My whole birth was less than 3 1/2 hours. I am completely humbled by the whole experience! My husband was my rock and support through it all!! During the birth, he kept whispering in my ear in Russian "You are beautiful and amazing and strong". It was like a boost of confidence in the mist of all of it. I encourage anyone who is helping out a woman during birth to do this! Those words put me at ease and made me feel like I could do anything!
I highly recommend anyone who is pregnant to purchase/check out the book by Ina May. Sure, she has a different lifestyle than most of us, but this lady knows what she is doing!! I didn't even read the whole book, just a couple chapters and it really helped me understand what birthing really is all about.
We were released from the hospital on December 11th. And recovery has been great! Much easier than with my first! I would say what is harder this time around is the cramping which feel like mild contractions while I nurse. They lasted for about a week and are slowing down. They say that with each birth the cramping gets worse since the uterus has to work harder at getting back to original size. Have anyone of you experienced this?
Nursing has been wonderful! She had her first appointment and already weighed 8 pounds and 7 ounces. My pediatrician was like "most babies lose weight in the beginning". I joked that I have a foodie on my hands, lol! She eats every 2-3 hours with a long stretch at night. There are times, she eats/drinks a little bit more often. I am feeding on demand whenever she wants. My milk came in on the 2nd day! I didn't really experience engorgement because I felt like nursing just came naturally to me this time around. Since I breastfed Masha for over 20 months, I think that really helped me transition into it with no help really needed. I met with the lactation specialist at the hospital when she was doing her rounds, and we were talking about how if only they could bottle up the colostrum. I told her I put some on my wrinkles because it is like liquid gold! We laughed because apparently she had done the same, hehe.
Masha adores her little sister and wants to help with everything! It's crazy how she grew right in front of our eyes when the baby came. Alex has been spoiling her too, taking her to her favorites places when he gets home from work. My parents have been helping out a ton with babysitting and I feel blessed to have them in my life! I am just trying to find a good balance right now since my toddler is home all day with me. I'm sure Masha can't wait for baby to get a little bit older so she can play with her ;)
Here are some photos taken from last week:
On December 9th, I had my doctor appointment. When I arrived, they told me today was my due date. For some reason, I thought it was the 8th. Either way, my midwife was surprised that the baby had not come yet. And to be honest so was I (and my mom, and everyone else). When she checked me I was 2 cm dilated and 80% effaced, not much progress since last weeks appointment. We talked a little and she recommended to schedule an induction just in case because with the holidays it can get quite busy at Labor & Delivery and she wanted to make sure that we had a room/date set. So we set it for December 18th at 7am. She said we would do it as naturally as possible, but honestly I was so disappointed, just the thought of an induction made my heart beat faster. I didn't like the sound of it. My midwife asked me if I was "ready" to have this baby. She said sometimes moms have "to do lists" and it can affect when the baby comes. I mentally needed to be ready. I told her, everything is ready, all bags are packed. I was nervous about the birth but I felt like that was only natural. As I was driving home, I kept talking to Mila and saying "We are ready for you honey, whenever you decide to join us". I called to my friend, Irina, and she encouraged me that baby will come when she is ready and not to take it to heart about the induction. She really put my heart at ease. My hubs also texted me and told me that everything will be fine and to go home and eat some mint ice cream, lol. So I did just that.
My parents dropped off Masha pretty late, and while I was tucking her into bed, I heard a big "pop" almost like a balloon pop. I was confused on what it was. Did Masha fart, I thought, lol? Then all of a sudden a gush of water just flowed out of me. I was astonished at the amount and I knew right away that my water just broke. There was no doubt about it! It was 10:50 pm. I thought it was weird because I wasn't having any contractions before. I yelled for Alex to hurry, and he rushed to the bathroom. Masha was standing by me and I was starting to shake from excitement and knowing today was "the day"! Alex called my parents and we started to get everything ready. I called my midwife and she said to leave to the hospital.
We arrived around 11:30pm into the emergency entrance. They put me on a stretcher since my water already broke, and wheeled me to Labor & Delivery. As we arrived, I kept telling myself everything will be turn out fine! I was mentally preparing myself. My contractions were about 3 minutes apart and honestly they were not too painful. Very manageable, I just took deep breaths and kept focusing on relaxing "down there". I have been reading a book by Ina May, called Guide to Childbirth, and she mentioned to envision everything opening up even in the mist of the pain. When we tense up, it makes us progress backwards and sometimes contractions even stop. We need to do the opposite and relax our muscles and focus on deep breathing.
When I arrived in my room, I changed into the gown and just focused on getting comfortable. The lights were dimmed and everything was extremely calm. My midwife checked me and I was 4 cm dilated and 90% effaced. I gave them my birth plan and my epidural papers just in case. I was planning on doing an unmedicated birth however I was prepared for anything. I was able to walk around during labor and listened to what my body wanted to do. I was in the weirdest positions at times. Squatting, and then spreading my legs so far to almost a split position. Every time a contraction would come, I had Alex get behind me and press on my pelvic area. For some reason, I needed it to be pressed. I was like in a different level of awareness. I was so connected to my body and mind, every little movement and sound was intense. I wanted everything absolutely quiet. At one point I threw up, and my nurse said that I am probably transitioning. As I was leaning against the bed, I looked at my midwife and told her "I know the pain will get worse", and she said "This might just be it". When she said that I was taken back. With my first birth, I was extremely tense during most of my birth and because of that I progressed much slower. I wish someone would have told me what I know now. Could this be the highest level of pain?
When the contractions came, I concentrated on calm deep breaths, and would look at the clock. And I noticed myself saying the words, "Open". It relaxed me and I could almost imagine my baby moving closer down the birth canal. At one point, I had Alex kiss me during a contraction. If you read the book, it talks about how birth is actually very sexual. And let me tell you that was one intense kiss!
My nurse offered a different position where I got on the bed and squatted facing the wall with the pillow right under my pelvic area. With several more contractions, I was getting the urge to push already. Everything was happening so quickly!! My midwife checked me and I was at 8 cm, and with a few more contractions my body was telling me it was time . I flipped over and told her I was ready to push! There was no holding back! I love how my midwife let me listen to my body. She was there, but allowed me to birth on my own. My breaths now were more closer together and sounded like "he he hu". By the third push, the Mila's head appeared and she let me touch it. That really encouraged me that everything is almost over. I had such a rush of energy and my body was shaking! It was such a beautiful pain, hard to explain, but in the mist of all of it, I was in such a state of gratitude and amazement. The next push was the longest, and she came in all her glory! With a loud scream, she was here, my beautiful angel who was inside me growing was now ready to meet us!! She handed her to me and I was brought to tears. She was perfect in everyway! She was born weighing 8 pounds and 4 ounces. One ounce smaller than Masha. I was able to nurse her just like I did with Masha.
While I was holding Mila, my midwife pressed my stomach a couple times, and placenta came out. I was stunned at how fast everything progressed. My whole birth was less than 3 1/2 hours. I am completely humbled by the whole experience! My husband was my rock and support through it all!! During the birth, he kept whispering in my ear in Russian "You are beautiful and amazing and strong". It was like a boost of confidence in the mist of all of it. I encourage anyone who is helping out a woman during birth to do this! Those words put me at ease and made me feel like I could do anything!
I highly recommend anyone who is pregnant to purchase/check out the book by Ina May. Sure, she has a different lifestyle than most of us, but this lady knows what she is doing!! I didn't even read the whole book, just a couple chapters and it really helped me understand what birthing really is all about.
We were released from the hospital on December 11th. And recovery has been great! Much easier than with my first! I would say what is harder this time around is the cramping which feel like mild contractions while I nurse. They lasted for about a week and are slowing down. They say that with each birth the cramping gets worse since the uterus has to work harder at getting back to original size. Have anyone of you experienced this?
Nursing has been wonderful! She had her first appointment and already weighed 8 pounds and 7 ounces. My pediatrician was like "most babies lose weight in the beginning". I joked that I have a foodie on my hands, lol! She eats every 2-3 hours with a long stretch at night. There are times, she eats/drinks a little bit more often. I am feeding on demand whenever she wants. My milk came in on the 2nd day! I didn't really experience engorgement because I felt like nursing just came naturally to me this time around. Since I breastfed Masha for over 20 months, I think that really helped me transition into it with no help really needed. I met with the lactation specialist at the hospital when she was doing her rounds, and we were talking about how if only they could bottle up the colostrum. I told her I put some on my wrinkles because it is like liquid gold! We laughed because apparently she had done the same, hehe.
Masha adores her little sister and wants to help with everything! It's crazy how she grew right in front of our eyes when the baby came. Alex has been spoiling her too, taking her to her favorites places when he gets home from work. My parents have been helping out a ton with babysitting and I feel blessed to have them in my life! I am just trying to find a good balance right now since my toddler is home all day with me. I'm sure Masha can't wait for baby to get a little bit older so she can play with her ;)
Here are some photos taken from last week:
Mila Love
Daddy holding his precious princess
First cuddle with my sweetheart. The love is so intense and beautiful!
This was taken hours before I went into labor. Last preggo outfit :)
Can't believe I am a mother of two healthy beautiful girls!
My parents and Masha meeting Mila for the first time.
Kisses to my Mila Love.
My mother in law and Masha admiring Mila.
Mila testing out the Mamaroo. I am using it with the newborn insert for extra comfort. I love this Aden + Anais Star swaddle in Red.
At her first pediatrician appointment. Look at her smiling!
5 days postpartum. Hanging out in my robe is the most comfy!! Love these slippers by Isaac Mizrahi. I wore them at the hospital as well!
Thank you for following my pregnancy journey! I am honestly going to miss it! I already miss her little kicks. Even though now I get to see her everyday, there is something extremely special about carrying a baby inside. Even with all the discomforts and bumps along the way, I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!
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