5 Months Maternity Outfit of the Day: A Black and Hot Pink Combo

2013 has been a great chapter of my life. If it wasn't for all the experience I lived in the 365 days, I wouldn't be who I am today…at this very moment. Each day is meant to be lived; to learn how to be a better person for your family, friends, the world, but most importantly YOURSELF. 

Five Months Maternity Outfit For Date Night: LBD with a Fur Collar

wearing: Vintage [Earrings] - Vintage  [Fur Collar]- G2000 [Dress] - BeWild [Shoes]

A couple nights ago Gabriel and I had a romantic night out and this is what I wore; My very comfortable velour little black dress, vintage clip-on earrings, booties and a fur collar for that fancy touch!

Now don't ya worry, I don't buy fur..heck, I don't really buy anything new. But, I don't deny pre-loved fur. This beautiful fur collar belonged to a friend of a friend's great-grandma, and somehow it ended up in my closet :) That's actually how the majority of my clothes gets to me, all hand-me-downs from family, friends, even strangers! I love getting pre-loved pieces and giving them new life, making them my own!

I'm thinking I can wear this look again for a Christmas party, just have my hair in an up-do, add red lipstick and some nice jewelry. Whattaya think?

Confessions From My First Trimester

I'm going to admit that my First Trimester of pregnancy wasn't as fun as I thought it be, hahaha. I had heard stories of moms not having any symptoms of morning sickness and other's who were puking either in the morning or all day.  For some reason I thought it was going to be a breeze for me…as it was for my mom (she never had morning sickness with any of her pregnancies!)

Girrrrl, was I wrong! It's probably the worst I've ever felt in my life...no pain, just all sorts of uncomfortable! Imagine having the worst hangover of your life EVERYDAY for 3+ months? Walking around with an upset stomach, feeling like you have to puke every step, every smell, sight and even thought of meat made you gag. Blah! Oh right, and absolutely having no energy at all…the worst. Ugh, I am so happy those months are behind me.

My nausea was so bad, I had to carry bottle of spearmint essential oil with me at all times, and rub it on my wrists and take deep breaths to try to relieve it, especially on public transit. I got all sorts of crazy eyes from people thinking I was probably sniffing something else ahahaha.

A lot of questions get asked when people find out that you are pregnant, which can also be a little annoying and uncomfortable. One of the popular questions was "did you guys plan it?" Ugh, just the worst question I think, seriously, what do you care if it was planned or not? What difference will it make if I answer this question? 

Another question that was asked often is "are you guys ready?" I'd just gave them a blank stare followed by laughing. Yes, I completely ignored the question and let them interpret my reaction how they pleased. I think parenting/raising a child is a natural instinct.

Ohh and my favourite "you don't look pregnant" comment… *rolls eyes* hahaha. I don't know if this is a dis or a compliment? 

The second trimester has been different from the first, PHEW!! I am so excited that I'm almost finished my Second Trimester, I can't wait for the Third. Closer to being able to have my baby in my arms!!!

What's confession do you have about your first trimester?

Five Months Maternity Outfit of the Day: Velour, Florals and Faux Fur

          wearing: Vintage [Hat]- Symbol [CropTop]- G2000 [Dress] - BeWild [Shoes]- Matt & Nat [Purse]

Welcoming Parenthood: Hearing Your Heartbeat

Welcoming Parenthood: The Day Our Lives Changed Forever...

Hahaha..so a couple months ago while Gabriel and I were waiting for our Doctor to come back with the pregnancy results we decided to take a picture "just incase" this was a life changining moment....this is my rendition of that photo we took.

Ohhhhhhhhhh boooooooooooooooooy, we were just so excited, antsy/nervous while waiting. Anyways, minutes later our Doctor peeked in the room and congratulated us by saying "YOU'RE DEFINETLY PREGNANT!! CONGRATS MOM + DAD!!" We just laughed hysterically and held each other tight for about 10 minutes... 

I'm sure we will be laughing and holding each other tight for what is sure to be a wild ride of parenting!!! I am so thankful to God that I have my best friend by my side; Gabriel, I couldn't have picked a better partner to spend the rest of my life with, to be the father of my children and  to experience all of the wonders and joys this journey has to offer. Te amo.