today’s outfits and 30 weeks

Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by in baby, outfit

Hello month 8. You came up fast.

Hello Alice. Take your time arriving. I am eager to meet you but I’m not ready. I feel like I’m trying to lead two lives right now: The life of a devoted mommy eating protein all day long and trying to put up my feet for two hours a day, washing onesies and keeping a watchful eye out for the errant choking hazard–a dime on the table or a button on the floor. And the life of a business owner, juggling communication channels, manufacturing publicity, selecting fabrics, writing outlines, negotiating with a realtor, going to meetings and conferences, answering interview questions, scheduling photoshoots, and sewing all the time.

I shouldn’t say each is equally important to me. If I had to give one up, I know what it would be. But my work is my passion and for a long time it has been my baby. Something I made myself. Before you came along, Alice, your dad and I had a degree of “separateness” in our relationship. We came together because we are best friends and we fell in love and we like spending time with each other, but it wasn’t until you showed up that I realized how much your dad and I maintained our own goals and followed our own paths. I realized that dad and I always do our own things, but now we have a very big thing to do together.

You are the special girl who gives us something to be equally dedicated and devoted to. I’m excited to start my new life as your mama. But sometimes I am anxious about merging my two very special lives.

Hi bellybutton.

Hi Dave. Thanks for making me sack lunches in the morning and doing the dishes today. I hope the snow starts melting soon so you can ride your bike more. And I think your haircut looks really nice.

And thanks for going out to dinner with me tonight. We live in an awesome little neighborhood.

Hi Turbo. You are being such a good boy these days. I love watching your writhe all over the new rug in front of the tv until we rub your tummy. You are very brave when we use the new vaccuum. I know it’s scary.

Me:
Dress: Xhilaration
Sweater: Due Maternity
Leggings: Due Maternity
Boots: Vintage

Dave:
Shirt: Ben Sherman
Vest: Fink
Scarf: Urban Outfitters
Jacket: Urban Outfitters
Jeans: Diesel
Shoes: Macbeth

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15 Responses to “today’s outfits and 30 weeks”

  1. Rebecca

    07. Mar, 2010
    5:39 am

    Hi Megan! I have never posted, but try to peek in on your blog when I can. I have 5 children, and am just NOW trying to get my business going (a bit backwards from you) . My youngest is 5 and reading your posts brings back all those happy thoughts of expectation. I loved being pregnant and feeling that connection; your writing just brings it all back so sweetly! Thanks for sharing so much. Best of luck to you, you are an inspiration, and you will make it all work-that much is apparent from all you’ve accomplished already!

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  2. Cheryl

    05. Mar, 2010
    9:04 pm

    Thanks for this post. I, too, was a “business-woman” before my kiddos entered the scene 6 years ago. I still struggle with merging the two worlds– as I’m passionate about them both, too. I know which I’d choose, too, if hard-pressed. Thankfully I don’t have to. But, it seems to always be something on my mind– how to I give my best to everything I love and all I want to do. But, let me tell you, when my son turned 4 and I started calling him ‘friend’ instead of just ‘son’– all I can say is amazing! So wonderful to have my kiddo/friends. Nothing like it!

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  3. Kelly

    05. Mar, 2010
    12:57 pm

    Sweet boots.

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  4. heidi

    04. Mar, 2010
    3:50 pm

    I really love reading your blog so thanks for sharing. I am also expecting a baby and noticed you have a bloom alma cot/crib. I was also looking at these online, not got a shop nearby to see one for real but I would be interested to know what you think of it. I don’t have much space so thought this one but be prefect.
    Keep sharing your with us and take care and best of luck with Alice, love reading your stories!

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    • Princess Lasertron

      04. Mar, 2010
      3:58 pm

      I bought mine online too. All the stores around here have UGLY UGLY UGLY UGLY HORRIFYING baby stuff.
      I love the crib so far but I haven’t put a baby in it yet! :)

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  5. Melissa

    04. Mar, 2010
    10:44 am

    As I clicked on the bookmark for your blog (I am a daily reader!), and it was loading onto the screen, I said to myself “oh I hope this one is an outfit update!” because I love to see the adorable maternity ensembles you create! And it’s so fun to see your baby belly! But this post was so much more than that! Beautiful and honest. I am a mother who works full time away from home and I so desperately want to get to the point of working at home so that I don’t miss a thing with my family. You give me constant inspiration to set my goals and focus on what is so very important to me! You remind me that it takes a lot of determination, but it IS possible to do what you love every day! Thank you for sharing your world. I’m so excited for you both!

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  6. mrs shortcake

    03. Mar, 2010
    3:12 pm

    I love this post! I’m so excited for you and your husband, and I can’t wait to see what your new life with Alice will be like while juggling your successful business. (You’re kind of inspirational to me :) )

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  7. Laura Emily

    03. Mar, 2010
    3:11 pm

    I love love love reading your blog each day for inspiration, pretty pictures, and I think pretty much all my favorite online shops, artist, or suppliers I learned about were from your blog. Thank you so much for your sweet honesty and endurance! Watching you transform from getting married, career women, to now mother has been a fun and very educational. I’m a year younger than you and found your blog when I was getting married (just days after your wedding!). So even though we’ve never talked, and I am just a stranger out there in the world, your blog feels like keeping in touch with old friend each day. It will be fun to watch how motherhood will enhance your art.

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  8. Jennifer J

    03. Mar, 2010
    9:19 am

    What a charming post! I always look forward to them, and your sparkling personality always shines through … it’s so nice that you focus on and appreciate all the good things around you! So refreshing! Not to mention that you are an excellent writer with amusing insights. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

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  9. Jen B

    03. Mar, 2010
    7:52 am

    awww man, this made me tear up and smile. I look forward to all of these feelings someday when Chad and I are ready for babies. You are an awesome lady!

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  10. Renee

    03. Mar, 2010
    5:52 am

    I love that in the midst of all your chaos and your anxiety about what is to come, you still make time to love Turbo. It shows a lot about who you are. Amazing. I love the line you wrote about the vac; you’re going to be a great mommy! AND I love how much you truly appreciate Dave. Many people take their spouse for granted and never compliment them or thank them for the things they do. If relationships could be heroes, yours would be mine :)

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  11. Alison Kelly

    02. Mar, 2010
    10:14 pm

    This is my most favourite post ever. Love the honesty and how your beautiful soul shines through. xoxo

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  12. Adrienn3

    02. Mar, 2010
    10:13 pm

    You calling Dave ‘Dad’ in this post reminded me of a little anecdote to share. I have a toddler in my class who calls her parents ‘Daddy’ and ‘Katie’– because her Dad would always call her mom Katie, so that’s what she picked up– but Katie always called Dad Daddy, so there ya go. Even though it is weird, I am making Mitch call me Mom so that Maren picks it up. Especially because Mitch doesn’t even call me Adrienne. He calls me Baby most of the time. And I really don’t want my baby calling me Baby. :)

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