Can you believe this floral maxi dress was only $14 bucks! It also comes in a pretty yellow color, has adjustable straps and has a lining so it is not see though.  I love me a great bargain and I am sure this dress won't last long.

   

Shein dress (click here to purchase), Target sandals (click here to purchase), Stella and Dot earrings (click here and here for similar), Fitbit Alta band (click here to purchase), Street Level via Nordstrom reversible tote (click here to purchase) Hobby Lobby doormat 

Twenty Pounds

You guys...I did it! I have officially lost 20 pounds! I started Weight Watchers on May 9th and hit my twenty pound mark this past Monday at meeting.  Clothing is fitting me better, my face has slimmed down and my self-confidence has skyrocketed.  I am so much happier.  I CRUSHED my first weight loss goal and I am motivated to keep on going.  

You may remember just the other day when I wore the top version of this Carmakoma dress, it also comes in shorts (that of course) I am going to try. 

 

Carmakoma dress via Gwynnie Bee (click here for a FREE MONTH subscription), Tory Burch sandals (click here to purchase), Fitbit Alta (click here to purchase), Gifted earrings

Dip Dye Boyfriend Button Down

I am beyond obsessed with this boyfriend button down shirt. The dip dye on the bottom makes it unique as well as the purple color. I almost wish it was going to be colder a little longer so I could get more wear out of it...almost.

I hope everyone has a great weekend.  Mine was spend taking care of the twins, watching the Masters and getting my wedding rings re-sized.  Apparently my feet AND hands swelled during my pregnancy and while my feet went back to normal, my hands never did.  I have tried getting them fixed once before but the jeweler told me to wait because my hormones were still so outta wack and see if they fit closer to 6 months postpartum.  Unfortunately they never went back to my size 6 finger so after a LONG 8 months without wearing rings (during the end of pregnancy plus the past 6 months after having them) I am reunited with my precious rings.  I missed them so much!

 

Gwynnie Bee Hydraulic button down (click here to join), Sole Society flats, Old Navy jeans, Nordstrom tote, Wendy Mink earrings

Cerulean Blue

I'm a little late posting these but this is what I wore on Easter Sunday. This BB Dakota dress is so comfortable and I absolutely loved the back even though it dips pretty low and showed my bra a couple times (my sister kept pointing it out to me) but thankfully my hair is so long you couldn't really notice. The dress is a crepe material that doesn't winkle which is perfect for my lifestyle right now carting around kids on my hips.

 I have hardly wore heels at all since having my twins so when I saw these Betseyville studded flats on the Target website I purchased them right away! They are a perfect dupe for the Valentino studded sandals that retail for $900 and these are only $32.99. They currently have a wait-list for the black and tan pair so sign up ASAP if you want some!

BB Dakota dress via Gwynnie Bee (click here to join),Target Pyramid Stud sandal (click here to purchase), Reversible Faux Leather tote (click here to purchase)

A Haircut Epiphany

I got three inches cut off my hair and while that may not seem like a big deal...I can tell I am already putting my babies first before myself and they aren't even here yet.

 Let me backtrack...

For years I have gone to Salon Visage here in Knoxville and got my hair cut and highlighted and paid a pretty penny doing it. I love it there and the staff and me time but it is expensive. I have not gotten my hair cut or highlighted since March when I found out I was pregnant and my hair was the longest it's ever been thanks to the prenatal vitamins and healthier lifestyle. I walked into Ulta the other day and for a $10 donation they were cutting hair for Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  I realized I could buy diapers or baby clothes or something special for my babies with the $100 plus dollars that I give Salon Visage normally every couple of months and I sat down and got the cheapest haircut I have ever had in my life. 

It may not be that important to most people but I can tell I am changing and putting my twins first before myself and I pray that is a step in the right direction that will make me a good mother. 

 

Forever 21 cardigan sweater (click here to purchase), Motherhood Maternity dress (click here to purchase), Walmart flats (click here to purchase), BP brand Nordstrom bag, Charlotte Russe earrings

Bun(s) In The Oven

I got compliments everywhere I went wearing this shirt...I just need to attach a S on the end of "buns" and it would be perfect. I found it at Burlington Coat Factory for $12.99 a couple weeks ago proving you don't have to spend a ton on maternity clothes.

Onto the good stuff- my doctor's visit update from this past Friday.
 
Twin A has so.much.hair! He has even more now than he did at his last ultrasound and it is so funny to see it sticking out of his perfect little head on camera. His heartbeat was 138 which is average and in range for 31 weeks pregnant. He weighs 3 pounds, 4 ounces and is the smaller of the two (I keep calling him my little pip squeak). The doctor wants to continue monitoring his growth but he has gained 10 ounces in eleven days which was very good! He is currently in the 34 percentile in weight.

Twin B is lounging right on his brother in my stomach so we still cannot tell if he has hair or not since they are all squished up together. His little heartbeat is 157 and again in perfect range. This little guy is weighing in at 3 pounds, 13 ounces and has gained 7 ounces in the past eleven days. He is in the 57 percentile in weight.

  Both twins are practicing breathing in the womb and are actively kicking and wiggling around. I am going weekly from here on out until I deliver and will continue to do updates after my appointments for anyone that is interested. Not much longer now until the Jackson twins make their debut!

Old Navy maternity jeans (click here to purchase), Walmart flats (click here for similar), BP Nordstrom bag (shop similar here), J. Crew earrings, Burlington Coat Factory tee

Little Black (Maternity) Dress

Y'all my mom bought me this adorable peplum dress for $8 bucks from a second hand children's and maternity store. I am in love with it! It's the perfect little black maternity dress for church, special occasions, work, etc. Of course it would look even cuter with heels but my poor feet cannot handle all this extra weight I am hauling around anymore. They start off (semi) normal looking every morning but by the time I get off work, my feet and ankles are HUGE...it's so depressing.

 

Tory Burch flip flops (click here to purchase), Vintage pearls purchased off of Etsy, Three Seasons Maternity brand via a consignment store

Fancy Floral Print

 

The more I am talking to people about this gestational diabetes screening that I failed, the more other people are telling me that they failed and it is making me feel better.  I moved my new appointment up to next Tuesday instead of Friday just to get it over with.  It's really more of a nuisance right now more than anything because I have about a million things I could be doing rather than sitting in a doctor's office for 2-3 hours straight.

So funny story about this Spruce and Sage dress.  I have been hoarding it for about three weeks now thinking I may wear it to my baby shower this Saturday.  I thought it was so cute and the material showed off my new curves nicely and I love the way the belt accentuated my bump.  So I try it on last night and the material is starting to stretch thin across my boobs and baby bump...man, these boys are growing fast!  I ended up wearing it to work with a cardigan thrown over it since the fabric is thin in all the wrong places and it is officially out of the running for my shower.  I may need to go up a size in dresses soon...yikes.

 

Spruce and Sage dress via Gwynnie Bee (click here for a free month), Tory Burch sandals (click here to purchase), Target belt, Sassy Steals necklace

Large And In Charge

We didn't see patients yesterday at the office so it was an oversized tee and boyfriend jeans kind of day.

  Happy Hump Day!

 

Old Navy maternity boyfriend jeans (click here to purchase), Tory Burch flip flops (click here to purchase), Firmoo glasses (click here to purchase), Old Navy maternity tank top (click here to purchase),

BodyCon Baby Bump Style

For the first time this whole pregnancy I am embracing my baby bump and wearing a bodycon dress. I love the way my bump looks in this Old Navy dress...ahem, that was only $8.99! I picked up this stripy number on Sunday on a random walk through the maternity section and thought the colors would work fabulous transitioning into the fall with a jean jacket, black blazer, etc. I got a large so fingers crossed it will still fit in my eight month of pregnancy (I'm in my sixth now).

 

Old Navy maternity dress (click here to purchase- on mega sale in stores), Loft cardigan, Charlotte Russe sandals, Nordstrom purse, Kayce Hughes necklace (click here for similar)