34 weeks

Today Ham is the size of a cantalope.

I'm trying to look presentable for my husband's English family Christmas in this +Gap maternity dress. You can't really see here, but I am wearing flesh colored fishnet tights, which are my favorite. The fishnet accommodates my bump just fine and they are subtly sexy. Fishnets are also surprisingly warm, might I add. I also got to use my DIY headbands so I enjoyed the entire day messy hair and headache free.

My mother in law brought me in the kitchen and explained "now we lite the Christmas pudding on fire...and nobody knows why." I like it. Alcohol abstention is so much harder during the holidays than I thought. Mulled wine, ales, baileys, southern comfort. I love and crave red wine, but I don't want to have a glass even though they say you can. If I have one glass I will want one bottle; you know how it goes.

My days have been wonderful but I have been in a terrible mood the last few evenings, which is a pleasure enjoyed solely by my husband. Poor guy.

I hope y'all had a fantastic holiday!

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32 weeks

Today Ham is the size of a squash.....whatever size that is. All I know is he is big.

My dress is from +Gap and the crop top is on sale at +Urban Outfitters right NOW! The jewelry and shoes are vintage thrift store finds.

Today I have some things to talk about that will make me truly live up to my name. I am a total grump. But I think it's important to be honest, because if even one person can relate to you and feel less alone, well, that's the whole point.

I am having second thoughts. I am worried. You know when you make a really big decision and then wonder if you did the right thing? Well that's where I am today. What if I don't like the baby? What if I am a bad mother? Do I really want this, or is it going to ruin everything? I feel smothered by the inescapable decision I have made. It's all just so final, so concrete. There is definitely a sense of "Oh God, what have I done?" This baby was planned but lately I find my self with feelings of insecurity. It must be so impossible for women who find they are pregnant unexpectedly.

I am sure it will all be fine. I adore kids and can't wait to meet the little Ham that's growing in my belly. Still, a certain amount of doubt or apprehension is normal, right. Is it normal? I'm just going to go all in because, really, that's the only option.

Anyways, that is the truth and I think it's important to be honest. Please Internet, don't judge me too harshly.

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Baby shower

What to wear to a baby shower....

Nobody does glamorous like +Tiffany Rose. If you want to be the star of the show then invest in one of their gorgeous maternity dresses.

Grecian Dress, £235

Navy Dress, £149

If your shower is a slightly more casual affair then look to +Seraphine Maternity. This dress was apparently worn by Kate Middleton herself and I can see why. It's adorable and can also be flattering post pregnancy!

Floral Knot Dress, £50

For a simple and stylish look go for a well tailored white shirt and accessorize. I would pair it with this cool map print scarf by +New Look and some dark skinny jeans. 

 White Shirt, £24.95

Hudson Jeans, On Sale $139.99

Map Scarf, £7.99

This is, in fact, the look I went for when I went to my small, no fuss baby shower in London. I wore a simple white blouse I bought 6 months ago from A Pea in the Pod and a plaid scarf from +Gap .

Sorry about the weird angle. We're moving stuff around in our flat so I had to improvise.

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Put on that party dress

Party season!

So you can't drink the eggnog, you can still look good. I am partial to a good sweater dress during the holidays but I'm a simple woman. Here are some charming party dresses that declare: "Hello world, I'm pregnant and fabulous."

Maxi Wrap £189 Isabella Oliver's ultimate glamour, dress to impress and it's multifunctional!

Blue Skater Dress £27.99 What a cute festive little number.

Sweater Dress £46.89 Rock it with some colored tights, if you have any that fit!

Reindeer Dress $59.69 Nothing says holidays like a reindeer print. It looks like wrapping paper in the best way.

Printed Cowl Neck £17.99 Gap has pretty much everything on sale right now, yes please!

Sequin Dress £34.09 I love that this has sequins on the front AND back.

Empire Cocktail £55 Elegant and comfortable. Win.

Wrap Bodycon Dress £38 Perfect for showing off your curves.

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Best Performance: Maternity Jeans

I was a maternity denier. I was convinced that I could wear leggings for 9 months and then my mother basically forced me to go shopping for jeans that would actually fit. Dammit, mother knows best. I love my maternity jeans...which is a sentence I never thought I would say.
I am definitely not a model, so trust me when I tell you that my jeans look great and are super comfortable even if the picture isn't so hot. They are by A Pea in the Pod, which has a huge range of designer maternity jeans. It's an American store but they ship to the UK.

In maternity, I think over the bump coverage is more comfortable and flattering than under the bump. I've heard other people say the opposite so try them and find what's right for you. Here are my top 10 picks starting with my favorite category, dark and skinny.

A Pea in the Pod ($95)

J Brand Maternity (£245)

Hudson ($215)

Isabella Oliver (£95)

Sometimes people like a bit of variety, and maternity jeans are a really good investment if you wear jeans normally, or are planning on having multiple pregnancies. You will want more than one pair.

Citizens of Humanity ($139.99)

Gap Jeans (£44.95)

Joe's Jeans ($189)

And for those of you who are wild and can't be tamed, here's some denim that is fabulous and not blue. I love the +MAMALICIOUS snake skin jeans! Rock and roll.

Mamalicious (£34.09)

Seraphine ($49)

Mamalicious (£46.89)

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