I really wish this Wisconsin weather would make up its mind! One day it's nice, next day there's a heat advisory, then rinse and repeat. I do not like the heat advisories while pregnant since I'm already running hotter than everyone around me! Add in a toddler who likes to snuggle and I'm just one sweaty mama.
(Sorry for that image..)
Well, I cheated. I forgot to have Brian take an updated baby bump picture (first week I've missed!) so I thought I'd re-share this picture. You may have seen it a couple Wednesdays ago…
Maternity clothes! I've been getting ready for my trip to NYC for BlogHer '12 blogging conference and wanted to find some trendy maternity clothes to wear. I mean, everyone says to wear what you are comfortable in, but I don't think maternity yoga pants, a tank top and no bra will make the impression I'm going for (though I will probably wear the yoga pants at some point during my trip). Thankfully I found Sweetpea Maternity which has a lot of cheap maternity clothes to choose from and they look nice too! And – this is important to me – they offer some plus sizes.
I really should have done some more shopping on their site after receiving this dress to review, but my spending money is ultra tight right now. I have half my pregnancy left though, so I'm sure I'll shop soon enough! As much as I tell myself I have “enough” maternity clothes, I really don't. Plus a cute new top can help cheer me up as my belly gets even biiiiigger. This dress is nice and light, which will be perfect for walking around in NYC during August. It's not nursing accessible though, but I think it will still fit nice after baby comes.
Speaking if travel… I'm a tad nervous about flying while pregnant. I don't want to go potty on the plane, but I'll need to keep moving my legs to prevent blood clots. Oh and I'll have Rissa along too. She's all elbows and knees into my belly now! Having her sit on my lap for a two hour flight should be… interesting. One thing that is super cute is when she hugs the baby. I have to get a picture of her snuggling my belly!
Where do you like to shop for maternity clothes? Have you ever flwn while preggo or with a toddler? Tell me about your experience!
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Disclosure: I received the dress to review!
Melissa says
Super cute dress! Will you be bringing it to BlogHer? My favorite places to shop for maternity clothes are Seraphine and Old Navy.
Darcy says
Thanks! I love Old Navy maternity too, though I’m not loving their bottoms this pregnancy (I don’t like the belly panels). I’ll have to check out the other one – you had some nice stuff from Seraphine.
And yep, I’ll be bringing this one with next week, not sure when/where I’ll wear it yet! :)
LaTanya says
I like shopping at Target for maternity clothes. The brand is Liz Lange.
Julie Ghrist says
Great site… i will have to bookmark it for sure because i know i will be needing some more maternity clothes :) I wish i knew of this site when i needed a dress for a wedding the last time i was pregnant!
Holly Thomas says
That is a really good color for you!! :)
Beth R says
I love Old Navy’s maternity for bottoms and the rest is normally Target.
Becki says
You look great!
Christina says
I’ve gotten a lot of my maternity from Target, I can usually find nice stuff on clearance there… with my last pregnancy I got super lucky and found some NWT maternity at a thrift store (but we thought that pregnancy was our last so I donated my stuff… then surprise! lol)
Jill A. Collins says
Love the dress (the color is so pretty) and envious of you for your Wisconsin weather. Down here in AR we’ve had nothing but 100+ degree days and everything is so dry. Your yard looks so green and lush!
deedra says
love the dress!!!hope you have a safe and fun trip
Nancy says
Some comfy, cute and colorful maternity clothes are always uplifting! Enjoy!
Amanda Alvarado says
I love their site! They have some great cute find and are extremely affordable! I haven’t flown while pregnant, let alone pregnant with a toddler! I’ve only flown with an infant and that was way before 9/11 so I know things have changed! I’ll keep my fingers crossed and can’t wait to hear the stories! ;-)
Stacie L says
You look great Darcy!! We went to Disney World from Wisconsin on a plane back in 2010 when I was 6.5 months pregnant with my daughter. It wasn’t too bad. I just made sure to have an aisle seat so I could get up when I wanted/needed to and walk around. And honestly the bathrooms aren’t that bad on the planes. It’s a little strange going to the bathroom so far up in the air, but when you gotta go, you gotta go LOL!!! Good luck with everything. Pack a nice bag of new toys for Rissa and she should be good to go. And if you have something she can watch movies on that will help a ton too! :)
Lori Thomas says
Love the color looks very comfy!
michelle bardos says
i like how well it flows and the shade of purple is pretty. It looks light and breezy!
Rachel Runyan says
The dress looks great on you and the purple is such a fantastic color. I know in the past I have been able to find maternity clothes at JCPennys too. I know it’s hard finding Plus size clothes and probably even harder to find the Plus size maternity. I have a friend that got almost her entire maternity wardrobe from Ebay.
danielle fouts says
I’m 24 weeks.. I think I would be nervous flying too..I’d be using the bathroom a ton though lol this baby is on my bladder all the time! Good luck!
Beth R says
That dress looks so good on you. Did I miss the gender reveal? I saw this post and started scrolling to see if I could find it :)
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I like your dress. It is flattering and a nice color. I have never flown while pregnant, but I did have a toddler with me. I brought along his favorite toys and coloring books to keep him interested.
Adrienne says
I have never flown while pregnant, but I can definitely relate to the worry about having to pee. The dress is super cute. I love Sweet Pea maternity clothes!
julie says
I like the dress. I need to remember to take my photos too!
Kat Riley says
I was lucky when I was pregnant, I only purchased 3 maternity items as most of my clothes fit until the very end before delivery.
Darcy says
Wow you were lucky! It’s amazing how we all can carry so differently.
Tracy Awalt Juliano says
I did the majority of my maternity shopping online. Nice and hassle free… What was NOT hassle free, was flying with my 3 y/o daughter and my 85 y/o mother in law, who was only quasi-mobile at the time… by myself.Oh. My. Gosh! Longest trip of my entire life. The flying part? Not bad. Trying to get myself, a baby stroller, and a wheelchair full of mil across the entire Atlanta airport to change flights (airport personnel were so very not helpful!)? Let’s just say, it is a miracle I didn’t require AA meetings for life by the time that little “vacation” was over.
Darcy says
Oh my goodness! I cannot even imagine if I was also traveling with someone in a wheelchair. You’d think staff would/could be more helpful :(
Seyma Shabbir says
I always loved SweetPea Maternity, they have lots to choose from! I never flew pregnant but flying with kids is HARD! Good luck!
Darcy says
I lucked out – she did quite well. It’s more exhausting though!
Priscilla Beavides says
The clothing is so affordable and fabulous!