Tag: Motherhood

5 Must Have’s During Pregnancy

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Once you find out you are pregnant all excitement begins and you IMMEDIATELY want to start shopping for … the baby. But hold on baby girl; let’s get YOUR essential items first. You’ll thank me for this post later! You are welcome.

So for me, once I knew I was pregnant again, right away I told myself, “Oh shit I need….”

  1. Maternity bra that will eventually be a nursing bra. loving moments by leading lady maternityImage via Walmart.com I’m a mommy on a budget. So Walmart was the place I found my maternity/nursing bra. My tip is if you are a C cup know that during pregnancy you will go up a size. So choose a bigger cup, you’ll thank me later. For both of my pregnancy’s I have used, Loving Moments by Leading Lady Maternity Wirefree Sport Nursing Bra with Padded Comfort Straps and Full Sling. It is comfortable and adjustable.
  2. Maternity Underwear Great Expectations Maternity Over the Belly 2 Pack Seamless PantiesImage via Walmart.comOnce again, Walmart comes in handy. Just recently I used, Great Expectations Maternity Over the Belly 2 Pack Seamless Panties and they were life savers. They hugged my big ol’ belly just right and they were super comfortable, didn’t feel like I was wearing anything. And that’s an awesome feeling for a preggo! What I LOVED about it was the fact that it came in a 2 pack deal!
  3. Pregnancy pants Maternity Full-Panel Skinny JeansImage via oldnavy.com  Old Navy saved me both times for my pregnancy. I love skinny jeans/pants and they cater to maternity women’s fashion. If you are not sure what pants you should buy give Old Navy’s Maternity Full-Panel Skinny Jeans a try. The waistband hugs the belly in all the right places and the jeans are fitted just like you were non pregnant.
  4. Maxi Dress onImage via oldnavy.comI am telling you now; it must have some type of opening in the front. Eventually, you will want to breastfeed. Easy access, duh! Plus, when you are SUPER pregnant, usually when you are around 35 weeks, you will end up blowing up big time (you will look like a turtle and feel like a whale I’m just being honest) and the last thing on your mind is trying to decide what fits you by figuring out what to wear. You will rather just throw something on and go on your way because walking takes a bit of time and you are already running late. Same thing happens after you give birth, you want to feel comfortable. What is fashionable and convenient? Take a look at this Old Navy Maternity Side-Slit Henley Maxi Dress. It has 3 buttons that you can open and breastfeed your child. You both win!
  5. Sandals adidasImage via Adidas.comnewbalanceImage via newbalance.com

    I swore that I will never get canckles during pregnancy because I would be an active mommy. HA! HA! HA! Yeah right! No matter if you are sitting, running behind a toddler, or exercising. Your feet will get swollen and that shit hurts! So I am telling you now, go buy sandals! Wide width will be your friend! Preferably like the one above, from Adidas, Women’s Training Adilette Ultra Slides. Oh! and remember you will possibly need a bigger size. During both of my pregnancy, my foot got so swollen I was a size 10 – 10.5 and non-pregnant I am a 9 in shoes. You can also get sandals with adjustable strap,  New Balance PureAlign Slide. This helped me so much at the office when I couldn’t fit into the Adidas. Yes, they got real bad.

    So, that’s it. Those were my top 5 items needed during pregnancy. Happy shopping and enjoy your pregnancy.

     

    – The Mominista

I’m Back

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Hello everybody! OH, how I missed you.

It’s been a while since I have written on here. Let me give you some background information on what has been going on in my world.

The Mominista was founded in November 2015. During that time, Averie was born and I was on maternity leave. I got inspired to have a blog as a new mommy. But then an opportunity emerged. One day, I was browsing online to see what jobs were in the area for fashion. You know just for fun and giggles. Then I saw it, the corporate offices for Claire’s Boutiques had an opening. I turned to Rob (Fiance.) and said, “Should I apply?” and he told me, “Of course.” I went in with the mentality of, “If I get it, I get it. If I don’t, don’t stress about it”. Guess what happened?

I GOT THE JOB! Averie was 3 months and it was the hardest thing for me. I then disregarded the blog and life continued. I always had the blog in the back of my head but it once again, life.

Fast forward, to June 13, 2016. I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising from Miami International University AND I got ENGAGED! It was one of the best moments in my life. One, my daughter was there and two, I was engaged to my high school sweetheart. (Insert “AWWEEE”) At the same time I got a promotion at work. Life was awesome.

The next couple of months, there was a lot of traveling to Disney World as we were annual passholders. Literally, almost every month we visited the mouse and friends.

Continue to the month of October, that’s when I found out I was pregnant. We could’ve sworn it was a boy. But to our SURPRISE, it was a girl. A friend for Averie!!! We were all excited.

We rang in the New Year 2017 with Averie and a bun in the oven.

February 25, our friends got married and both Rob and I were walking the wedding (yup I was 5 months pregnant). We were happy to part of their wedding. At the same time, Rob and I were moving! Just in time for my birthday!!

For my birthday March 8, I have the best mommy friends! Love them to death, they spoiled me got me cake, we went out, and we played the hilarious game of Speak Out. You know the one that looks like you are going to the dentist? That’s a game you must play, if you haven’t already. And we can’t forget my job, I have the best Manager and department ever! They treated me to a surprise birthday cake, took me out to eat at Sosta Café (please check them out. Best customer service, the owner is always there and hooks you up!) March was one of my busiest months, we then had another wedding we attended to on March 25, our other friends got married. It was the cutest, most intimate wedding. It was perfect for them. Then Averie, had a bunch of birthday parties to attend, she had a blast.

On April 15, I had my surprise maternity shoot from the group of mommy friends! I have never felt so pretty and secure of my body as I did that day. I loved it. I had a surprise baby shower at work. The following weeks were spent with Averie, did a belly cast, and by the time you know it I was ready to POP!

June 5, 2017 we welcomed Arya into our lives. As a family of four we were now complete. Averie has been wonderful helping us out and being a big sister. So I can’t wait to share with you my new journey as a mommy of two.

Yay, I did it. I am back. This is my first post of many more to come.

– The Mominista