[dress // kicks // baubles (here, here, & here) // sunnies]

If there is one thing that this dress reminds me of (other than summer) it is sherbet; another quintessential summer snack.  Or maybe it's because 90% of my thoughts these days surround food.  Any way that you cut it, this dress is kinda the cat's pajamas.  Comfortable, forgiving (thank you), linen (the perfect fabric for warmer months), and bright - basically, I'm all it.  It's another added bonus for me that it happens to be button up, which will allow for easy access once the ladies arrive for feedings.  

Needless to say that there will be a lot of changes headed our way.  I'm not bidding you ado just yet, but I'm not quite sure when I'll return after these girls arrive and what that will look like, but if you want to continue to follow along in our journey, I've left some links below.  I'm sure it will be comical, there might be some tears & crying (from me & the girls), but also, a lot of fun.  We cannot begin to thank you all so much for all of your love, support, kind words, and guidance over this pregnancy.  I've said it before and I'll say it again, you guys are simply the best.

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Checking in from week 33 here.  I'll tell you, this pregnancy has been incredibly kind to me - it is really hard to complain.  But regardless of that, I am starting to slow down a bit.  It's a smidgen harder to get from point A to point B and I have a sum total of maybe 5 dresses that currently fit me (And I'm currently boycotting pants because, 1) it's hot here and 2) pants and this bump don't exactly get along these days).  Case-in-point, I met Scott for lunch last week in uptown and I couldn't make it 3 city blocks without a bathroom break.  All of this is to say that I'm looking for comfort these days.  I'm also looking for statement pieces that elevate comfortable things that I'm rocking and these sandals totally fit the bill (bonus points because they are comfortable as well).

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[jacket // dress (old, but similar on-sale here) // kicks (similar) // baubles (here, here, & here) // sunnies]

Here's a fun fact about me: I love France.  I took French in high school (a completely useless language in today's day and age) because I wanted to go to France (and I had heard how beloved the French teacher was).  When I went to France for the first time in high school, I feel in love with it; the people, the culture, the croissants, the je ne sais quoi.  And as I've gotten older, I appreciate French women and their approach to life.  They live with such an ease - so seamingly effortlessly chic and prepared to take on the world.  Needless to say, you can tell me something is all the rage with French women and I am there.  Which leads me to this hair style - the banana bun.  It's sweeping the interwebs right now as THE go-to French girl hair style.  It's a twist on a chignon, but less structured, more devil-may-care.  So the other day, armed with this tutorial (it's a little tedious and somewhat obnoxious, but the best I found), I gave it a whirl.  The end product, I loved.  However, what I can to realize in the hours to follow was that 1) I am too Type A for a hairstyle who's cornerstone is on the premise that it should be messy and get messier throughout the day and 2) my hair does not cooperate for it either.  It's likely the perfect storm of me constantly messing with it because it feels loose and my hair being loose because it is SO dang thick and no amount of bobby pins will keep it up.

[jacket // dress (love this one too) // kicks (these are amazing too) // baubles (here, here, & here) // sunnies]

I think this dress is so appropriate for spring, particularly around Easter.  The dip-dye bottom reminds me a bit of an Easter egg (as does the bump that I'm rocking these days) and it's the perfect dress for a spring event, like an egg hunt - which I happened to wear it to over the weekend.  I traded out my superstars (who are literally superstars in my wardrobe these days) for a pair of booties.  If it's chilly (or if you need help breaking up rather large waist like I do), throwing on a jacket is a good way to do this.  If you've hung around here in the past, you'll recognize this one - I've had it for years and it's truly one of the most versatile pieces in my closet.

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How's it going?

It's actually going really well.  We had a bit of a situation last week where I was admitted to the hospital and prepared to deliver these ladies via c-section last Friday (week 30 for those of you keeping track).  It ended up being a psych-your-mind kinda moment but did result in the need for increased surveillance.  Ultimately, we are all OK which is the best take home. Everyone is healthy and thriving; my check-ups this week have been very promising.  I feel great (outside of the whole lack of sleep thing) and they are as active as ever.

So why aren't you on bed rest?

Interestingly enough, it is rare that they put women on bed rest anymore.  Particularly because what they are monitoring on me is not due to my body or anything that is emergent.  Also, my doc had shared with me in the past that putting a woman on bed rest in most situations doesn't actually do much to significantly prolong the pregnancy.  I'm sure this is totally subject to everyone's own situation and even doctor preference, but ultimately, I do not think (at least at this point) that they'll put me on bed rest.  However, after last Wednesday (and in life generally), I've learned to never say never.

What's next?

I am being monitored twice a week, which is actually incredibly nice. It's nice to check in on the ladies more frequently.  Both ladies are stubbornly breech (which Liam was until I did acupuncture) so they've requested I've scheduled a c-section at 36 weeks (week of 08 May).  Which, I might add, is one of the more bizarre things that I've done.  I don't think that I'll do acupuncture this go-round.  I feel like with two, it might be a little more difficult and quite honestly I've always thought that we'd be doing this go-round via c-section anyway.  Far be it from my girls to be cooperative when it comes to birthing positions.

How are the ladies?

They are actually really fantastic.  They are super active (particularly when I am trying to sleep) and weighing in at about 3.5 lbs each (right on track). A little feisty; one actually kicked back at the ultrasound specialist the other day - so there's that.

How are you?

I'm still reeling a bit from the whiplash, but overall, surprisingly OK.  Last Wednesday was a bit of an emotional day, but what it reinforced in me is what outstanding support and love we have in our tribe.  Seriously, from phone calls, to texts, to follow-up, it was like our own little army was deployed both locally and from afar.  It's amazing and humbling all at the same time.  It also reinforced the decision we had made in healthcare.  Even with the snafu, we have THE best care available.  It also helped me realize even more than ever that being an advocate for yourself is so incredibly important, particularly in these situations.

Are you guys ready?

I'm a big believer that you are never ready for a baby.  The good news about our false alarm is that it really kicked us into high gear. We were able to identify the holes in our plans for Liam, as well as figure out what on earth we still needed.  We were able to kick the nursery into high gear, take some impromptu family maternity pictures, and frantically order things from Amazon which we otherwise didn't have (you know, necessary things like a second car seat).  It also allowed us to actually have our sprinkle - which was lovely and wonderful and perfect.

Thanks as always for your outpouring of support and love! You guys are truly the best.

And as a happy-friday-treat-yo-self special: be sure to check out my picks from the major sale that Shopbop is having.

[dress // kicks (old, but love these) // baubles (here, here, here)]

Over the weekend we had an opportunity to celebrate the upcoming arrival of our little twinkles which was no small feat considering that in the middle of last week, there were several hours which we thought that they'd be here at the end of the week. (For the record, we are all fine.)  It was the perfect way to tap off an otherwise stressful week and reinforced all of the amazing love and support we have here in our tribe of people both locally and afar.  These little ladies (and us) are so loved and I am simply blown away and humbled by it all.

With that being said, I'll be sharing a few details from the shower in the upcoming days, but in the meantime, I wanted to get the look out there.  I came across this dress randomly (it's non-maternity) and knew that it was absolutely perfect.  The shower, though, at a french bakery here in Charlotte, was more themed around flowers.  I wanted pretty, ethereal and soft.  Serendipitously, the local Nordstrom was having their spring beauty event and I was able to pop by Laura Mercier for a full face and a local floral shop made the perfect floral crown for me.

[jacket // top // pants // kicks // baubles (here & here) // sunnies]

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