Old Navy can literally do no wrong during my pregnancy. I am in love with all the swing dresses they have had both maternity and non-maternity. This one is sadly gone but I linked up to some similar options below.

 

Old Navy dress (click here or here for similar), Walmart flats (click here to purchase), Forever 21 necklace

I'm Having My Twins When?!

On Friday I walk into my OB appointment like I have a hundred times and do all the routine stuff like pee in a cup, get weighed (blah), get to see my babies (yay) and then meet with the doctor at the very end.  Well imagine my surprise when the doctor prances in and tells me I start going in for weekly visits starting on Sept. 21st and that she thinks based on who the hell knows that I will probably have the twins between 35-38 weeks pregnant.  I will be induced at 38 weeks if I don't go into labor by then. 

(Panic immediately sets in)

 Um, WHAT?!  I am 28 weeks right now so I could potentially have children in.my.arms in the next 7-10 weeks MAX.  I am no idiot. I know from research that twins always come early and 36 weeks pregnant with twins is considered full term.  I knew that I would never make it to December 5th, my actual due date, but I also never considered that they might be here on October 30th, right at 35 weeks.  They went from being Christmas babies to potential Halloween babies...my mind is blown.

 

Charlotte Russe sandals, Loft cardigan (click here for similar), Old Navy dress (click here for similar), Burlington Coat Factory belt

Boyfriend Jeans and Oversized Tops

I only worked a half day yesterday so it was a boyfriend jeans and over-sized top kind of day.  I'm at the point where I am only comfortable in my flip flops because my feet are swelling at an alarming rate throughout the day.  I was getting so worried about it that I looked up the signs for preeclampsia but I don't have any of the symptoms except the swelling part.  I am going to have to buy some bigger shoes for the fall/winter season so if you know of any comfortable options for not too much money, please let me know!

Old Navy maternity boyfriend jeans (click here to purchase ON SALE), Target top, Tory Burch flip flops (click here to purchase)

This Time Of Year Messes With My Mind

 

Labor Day weekend usually ignites a transition from summer to fall for many people so I wanted to go out with a bang in this easy, breezy summer outfit. This top is the perfect send-off to summertime with it's bright cheery yellow color and turquoise accents. Oh, and the white jeans after Labor Day rule...so stupid and totally meant for breaking. 

Since it will be ridiculously hot in Tennessee for a couple more weeks, I will be easing into fall looks with a pair of booties one day or a light, long cardigan the next but not full on transitioning until I absolutely HAVE to. I really have no fall/winter maternity clothes at all and with 2-2.5 months until the twins arrival I don't want to spend a ton of money on long sleeves, sweaters and more denim that I will just be wearing a short time. 

 Have you guys heard of Liz and Honey? It's a new-to-me website that I have fallen in love with and also where I got my cute top (it's sold out but here are similar pieces).  They are offering readers $10.00 off to shop with this link and who wouldn't want to take advantage of that! I have my eye on this, this and this for my next purchases.

 

Liz and Honey top (sold out but click here for another option), Wendy Mink earrings, Old Navy maternity jeans (click here to purchase), Tory Burch flip flops (click here to purchase) 

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

This Is My #OOTD

Yesterday was my 3 hour Glucose Tolerance Test and this is what I wore. Since I was just sitting in the doctor's office I wanted to be comfy and super casual. Yesterday's test was definitely worse than the first screening test that I took.  For starter's they took my blood three different times- fasting level right when I arrived and two more times, every hour on the hour after the drink.  The drink was much worse this time around...more sugary and a higher concentrate of glucose that immediately made me feel really weird (I swear I could feel the drink running through my system). 

As soon as I was finished at the doctor's, I went home and ate something and literally passed out.  I never felt normal all day and I know it was from that crazy test messing with my glucose levels.  As soon as I get the results (no later than Friday) I will blog about it.

 

Old Navy maternity jeans(click here to purchase), Target cardigan, Shop Dandy tee (click here for similar), Converse shoes (click here to purchase)

Nautical

I had a bit of a scare over the weekend and called in to my doctor's office yesterday and went in for a ultrasound at 10:30am. I have been feeling a ton of pressure in my lower stomach and getting nosebleeds frequently all the sudden (obviously separate incidents). All the nurse heard was twins in our conversation and got me in right away...the one good thing about being considered "high-risk".  Turns out both babies and myself are perfectly fine and healthy but they are both head down and getting bigger hence the heavy/pressure feeling.  My doctor suggested getting a pregnancy belt which is basically a girdle to hoist my belly up because it is only going to get worse.  Oh, the joys of pregnancy I never knew about. 

PS- nosebleeds are also common during pregnancy due to the increase blood flow in your body and make your tissues soften.  This can cause your blood vessels to constrict, which results in congestion and bloody noses. 

Dorothy Perkins dress via Gwynnie Bee (click here to get a FREE MONTH clothing subscription), Tory Burch flip flops (click here to purchase), Kayce Hughes necklace (click here for similar), Dillards cardigan

The 90's Are Back

I am totally getting a 90's vibe in this floral bomber jacket and I am digging it. Even though this City Chic piece is long sleeved, it is semi sheer and perfect for the weather we are having right now. I wanted to keep the rest of the look current so I added my skinny jeans and a casual tee so I could keep the jacket center stage. If you are not a fan of the 90's...talk to the hand:)

Old Navy jeans (click here to purchase ON SALE), Charlotte Russe sandals, Target tee (click here to purchase), Kendra Scott earrings (click here to purchase), City Chic bomber jacket via Gwynnie Bee (click here for a FREE MONTH to the clothing subscription)

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

Gestational Diabetes FAIL

I received the call from my doctor's office late yesterday afternoon that I failed my gestational diabetes screening test.

  Um, WHAT? Excuse me?! Come again???

I thought it might happen because I have a family history of diabetes but I have been working out and eating semi healthy throughout this entire thing. Apparently none of that matters...skinny and fat woman both get gestational diabetes, it doesn't discriminate. So my next test-a two hour test- is now scheduled for next Friday at 9am (sigh). This test requires fasting, no food after midnight and only water in the morning, and then I drink a even bigger, sugary drink and have my blood tested every hour for two hours.

This is just a bump in the road and I'll do anything for these babies. 

 

Old Navy midi skirt (click here for similar ONLY $10), Target t-shirt (click here to purchase), Old Navy vest (click here to purchase), Tory Burch flip flops (click here to purchase), Swell Caroline monogram necklace (click here to purchase), Flower Lip Suede Velvet Lip Chubby Floral Coral lipstick (click here to purchase)