My Hormones Made Me Do It

nuka sweatsYou know how smarter, calmer people are always giving great insight like enjoy the little things in life.  I have been working on that and getting better about picking out those seconds in the day when I perk up.   One of my favorite “little things” is that first moment of putting on my most comfy sweats after a long day at work.  I am lucky that I get to wear jeans and flats everyday to my job, but there is still nothing like throwing on something cozy, it draws the line at end of another day and beginning of the evening when things start to slow down around my house.  I am actually so guilty of wearing my coordinated sweats, much like a uniform, that there was a time my husband swore I invented Juicy Sweats, when I said “yeah so where are our millions” he stared perplexed, unable to believe other women feel wildly colored sweat bottoms and tops are the best invention since designer denim.  Men.

All this talk about cozy sweats and you are probably wondering how I can spin this into a fashion tip, but you have to know that even sweats are important.  You cannot go running around in some ratty old things circa 1990 or worse yet, you Pregnant Girls know who you are, wearing your husband’s sweats as yours get a little tighter in places you would prefer to deny.

Not to worry, I have a solution for my fashionable pregnant friends.  Nuka maternity’s Julie Noik is the new it designernukahoodiefor comfortable and cozy maternity essentials.  She designed a v-neck short sleeve hoodie (pictured) that is a complete life saver.  You can layer it over a long sleeve tee for extra warmth or wear alone and pair with your favorite maternity denim.  The options are endless and every piece in her collection is this fabulous and versatile.  Best of all, the extra soft fabrics will hug your belly for a most flattering fit.  Her pieces are all hand dyed so each item looks special and brings that much more style to her comfortable and easy to wear designs.  So much multi-tasking from one amazing designer.  Of course she is a woman, who else could pull all that off and still have time to be mom.

This week we are giving away a NukaPullover Hoodie and Loop Terry Pants.  That way you can have your own set of stylish sweats to wear day and night.  The giveaway includes the look pictured in the first image and seen on Nuka’s website.  Each piece is made from super soft modal and can be machine washed.

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2009

Shades of Grey

As soon as I became Pregnant Girl I started wishing that people would mind their own business or, at the very least, use a filter.  Has anyone else noticed that the day you announce you are growing a human being is the day everyone and their brother has a little advice for you.  Foreshadowing for this annoying gesture actually starts long before we are pregnant.  For me it started with the intrusive “do you want a family” followed by the rude “how old are you” and finished with “if you want my advice don’t wait too long.” 

Once a lady actually said do you want my opinion to which I said no thank you and you know she went right on and told me why I should start trying to have kids today.  She was adamant I should have 3 kids spaced 2 years apart each and on and on her opinions went.  I am sure she even chose my non-existent child’s college, but by that time I had swallowed an entire glass of wine in one gulp and was off to flag down the cocktail waitress.

Five years later and against all odds my 30-something year old eggs did the unthinkable and I am part of some kind of new club where moms welcome me with a different degree of acceptance.  Like instead of playing for the I put kids on hold for my career team I now play for being a mom is the only reason to live team and that means all kinds of moms like me.  This is actually great because to be honest this first trimester has me too damn tired to root for any team.  Apparently exhaustion has made me somewhat of a people pleaser.  So I’m in this club where the membership is free and like the mafia this is a once you’re in you can’t ever get out kind of organization.  I was just starting to enjoy my new status when the biggest unsolicited advice hit me like a mack truck. 

In casual conversation I mentioned that I had enjoyed a leisurely jog that morning and all of the sudden I got a look, daggers and all, that would have a person thinking I pulled a gun and robbed a bank while I was on my jog that very morning and was now a Pregnant Girl on the run.  But no, all I said was I am a Pregnant Girl who runs.  If I could have been kicked out of the mom’s club by this one woman who I happen to call mom then that would have been it.  The advice started flowing and it sure didn’t matter that I had read articles and talked to my doctor.  For every article I had she had one back.  For every reason I gave she gave one back.  We have been circling this way for the past two weeks and I just want to call it a grey area and move on.

poshlittleblogs_125x125The thing about grey areas is that they are always there, add in pregnancy and suddenly life is grey.  It starts in the morning with a cup of coffee then continues to lunch with the deli meat decision and ends with your roots growing wildly because some member of the club told you highlights are off limits.  If only we could grab a glass of wine and forget about the day of grey, but that wouldn’t be allowed either…or would it?

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All I can say is if you know me, don’t drink the water, or maybe do drink the water depending on if you want to get pregnant or not.  Suddenly I am surrounded by the most amazing pregnant ladies.  I say most amazing because they are some of my closest friends, even family members and sure I’m 100% biased, but so what.  

I’m always surrounded by pregos, that is pretty much the point of owning a maternity store, but for the first time ever I can actually help my girls out in the wardrobe department.  This got me thinking about you, my online friends.  Why shouldn’t you be able to enjoy a few perks (can we say discounts) and get more of the same advice I offer my real world friends.

The basics:

First things first, buy a bra that fits.  Do this for you and everyone else who has to gets to looks at those boobies.  We love Bella Materna; also nursing friendly, but if you aren’t ready to go that route choose your favorite bra in a size or two up.  Don’t forget to size up in the rib cage, since lucky Pregnant Girl that you are, this area will also grow.  Consider one of everything from Ingrid & Isabel, I have said it before and will say it over and over on this site, these camis and bottoms will save you from many wardrobe malfunctions and allow you to wear some non-maternity clothes a little longer saving you money in the long run.

For work (business casual attire):

Olian basic panel pants in black, brown or charcoal & the Juliet Dream jersey skirt in black or charcoal are easy and understated so they can be worn frequently.  Once you have two to three basic bottoms accessorize with scarves and jewelry and any/every top that works to cover your bump.  If you are newly pregnant you can most likely get away with non-maternity tops for a little longer.  We all know that buying work clothes is the least fun so choose items that can mix and match, which brings us to fun/weekend wear.  Grab that Juliet Dream skirt because it works as great for running errands on Saturday as it does at the office!

For fun:

Pair that JD skirt we talked about above or your favorite denim (you NEED one good pair of jeans ladies, this is as important as food and water as far as I am concerned) with basic cotton LA Made or 2 Chix tees.  If you stay at home or work in a super casual environment you are extra lucky because you can spend more on your fun wardrobe since you got to skip the work wardrobe.  Comfort is key so grab Maternal America’s knit pant, they are a true lounge pant, but the dark colors mean you can fudge them a little and pair with cute flats, a basic tee and scarf or necklace for a dinner date.

paigewestbournedarkfrontlgSince I am so adamant about denim I will tell you that all of my best pregnant friends have LOVED the Paige Westbourne jean because it does not have a panel.  This meant nobody knew they were wearing maternity jeans making them perfect from day one of pregnancy until long after the baby arrives, genius right.  You, my online friends, can order them for 15% off, just enter coupon code: hormones.

Visit every Friday for more fashion tips and fashion giveaways (there is a really great giveaway coming next week, we are talking an entire outfit from Nuka maternity!).

p.s. Autumn, you are our Michael Stars give away winner; please email us at info@myhormonesmademe.com with your shipping information.

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poshlittleblogs_125x125This is an awesome guest post from RAC’s RANTS that has me wondering why the moms have to be the disciplinarian while dads have all the fun.  Is this how it goes in your house too?

Recently, my son was in a stage of throwing everything out of his stroller. Depending on his mood such sacrificial items would include his bottle or my wallet; he had little bias for ownership or value.  One afternoon, as we were walking around Fashion Island, my son decided to toss his pacifier for the second time, I told him one more toss and that pacifier was mine.  Well sure enough, the G-man wanted to test the boundaries of our relationship and tossed that pacifier on the ground.  My husband, apparently assigned referee of this match shouted “oh dude you are in trouble now, mom is really pissed.”  The ladies at the cosmetic counters turned, lipsticks drew a line across collagen filled mouths and I could hear the slight chortle of laughter coming from moms everywhere. 

So when did it become my responsibility to be pissed?  Shouldn’t he be upset also? Shouldn’t we being putting our heads together to discuss these behavioral issues?  These are major decisions, major choices in life where Disneyland Dad has to do more than decide between the hot dog and the cheeseburger.  But no, I glimpsed into the future – the first speeding ticket, the parties in which obscure pieces of clothing are found months later – and the words “oh boy, your mother is really going to be upset with you this time” rings timeless.

So once I discovered that I was “la jefe of la familia”, or at least where discipline was concerned, it became quite visible who was in favor and out of favor (and there is no comeback tour – sorry Britney).  I know now that when Disneyland Dad returns from work, I become completely invisible.  Although my ego may be bruised, I remember that my husbands’ ego swells, and he has a buddy, often referred to as the Tiny Terrorist.  However, when that same Tiny Terrorist stands on the couch and throws his tiny Matchbox cars in anger because he just does not want his diaper changed right now, La Jefe will return, as unpopular as she may be, she is a force to be reckoned with.

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Pregnant Girl here, you know the fictional character made up to help all you moms-to-be feel a little more normal about those pesky hormones that have you doing crazy things you only pray your husband never ever talks about.  In fact sometimes being that crazed prego takes you back to your days of drinking.  Remember having a few too many and then you wake up the next morning and as the night before comes back to you in a haze you shake your head saying “no, no, no” and see your husband smiling saying “oh yes you did.” 

Anyway, I’m back and really I’m here to bitch about that beer belly thing that is currently hanging over my pants creating massive muffin top.  Oh yeah and to top off that muffin I have boobs so out of proportion that the sales lady told me, and I quote, “they just don’t make that cup size to go with a 34 around.”  Effing great!  The only people who don’t notice my muffin top are pervy old men who cannot get past the Dolly Parton boobs that have taken up residence on my chest long enough to notice my pants no longer button because of the spare tire sitting on top of my hips.

Here I am 11 weeks, still one LONG week away from telling the world I’m pregnant NOT fat (or pregnant AND fat, but whatever) and every morning I wake up to see if my belly actually popped so the beer belly gut can take a hike, but nope.  Instead I have one more roll and my belly is beginning to resemble a shar pei.   The most awesome part of this is that my husband keeps asking if we are ever going to have sex again and all I can think is sure I have a beer gut, the constant urge to vomit and swear that if allowed I could sleep for at least 30 hours straight, but please honey tell me more about your needs.

Hang in there ladies, I hear that the belly pops soon enough and then all we will have to worry about are hemorrhoids.

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