What I packed: Hospital Bag for Baby #3!

Hospital Bag Packing 101!

AHHHH! It’s almost time. I feel like the last 9 months have flown by and I can’t believe I’m going to have another baby! I wanted to share what you REALLY need in your hospital bag because after doing this two times…I know the drill ladies! If there’s anything you think I’ve missed let me know and add in comments.

Keep in mind there are a few items that I have on here that are strictly for C-sections ((but they are lifesavers)) so if you know you are having a section, get them!!

Here we go:

For Baby:

Honestly, the hospital provides SO much. Diapers, wipes (basically use a cloth with water), vaseline, little tops for them to wear while in the hospital, receiving/swaddle blankets, etc. So you honestly don’t need a lot.

Just a going home outfit including a hat-I usually pack 2 or 3. One in Newborn, and one in 0-3 months because you don’t know how big they are going to be! My last two boys were almost 9 lb but did fit into NB for the first week. I also pack 2 of the NB outfits because tbh they poop so much that sometimes they might get poop on their outfit before you actually leave ha! It happened to me with Max so I am glad I packed two outfits!

I pack these swaddles because I am not great at swaddling. They have velcro and are super easy to use, especially when you get home and you don’t have the nurses help 24-7! I also pack paci’s for the way home, and I packed this baby shusher-it was great with Seb when he was a baby. Nothing worse than baby crying in the car!

Also, I love Little Giraffe blankets—they are so warm and cuddly (pricy but I got as a gift and LOVE). I also splurged and bought these little Ugg boots for him because its so cold :) . When you leave, be sure to bring diapers, vaseline, receiving blankets home with you (they are great for wiping spit up, spraying and leaking boobs…for everything lol) Basically what I’m saying is take stuff from the hospital home with you!!!

For Mama

OK, so as I said earlier I might pack a tad bit more because I am in the hospital longer/have a few extra products but I think its always better to be prepared!

1. Most important item: nipple cream. Yall don’t even KNOW how sore the girls are gonna get. I plan on doing a post on breastfeeding (fingers crossed this guy latches smoothly) to give my tips. Its SO HARD the first 2 weeks. You are so tired, boobs hurt, and everytime they latch it feels like a thousand needles! USE THE NIPPLE CREAM. every time after you nurse!!!

2. Comfy Jammies-I ordered these. They are so soft and comfy and run pretty big. Great for nursing.

3. Warm socks-hospitals can be cold!

4. Slippers-these are the uggs I have.

5. Nursing Bras- I have the Cake lingerie bra and its great for nighttime and right when your milk is coming in. My all time favorite are the Ollie Gray’s Bras! Great support, cute, easy to use, comfy!

6. Nursing Tanks- easy access and can be layered!

7. Boppy Pillow- my tried and true boppy makes nursing soooo much easier. I bring this with me to the hospital. I coulden’t have lived without this nursing my two boys each for over a year.

8. Diaper Bag- I love my skip hop bag. I even get compliments when I’m not with the kids. They have other colors, but I’m obsessed with this mauve color. Tons of compartments to keep things organized and has a back area for laptop/ipads/magazines!

9. Makeup wipes & My travel size Tula products

10. Flip flops for using the shower!

11. Super long iphone charger for hospital room (and when you go home and you’re stuck under a sleeping baby! lol)

12. Going home outfit: I love this flowy three dots top (I’ve shared before), and the Nordstrom wrap top is great too (I will be wearing to hospital). My anthro joggers are still in stock and prob what I’ll be wearing home. My Steve Madden sneaks are super fun and easy to get on and off!

13. I love these basic nursing tops from asos- I packed one of these for the hospital.

14. Fuji instax camera- for instant photos of the babe!

15. Leopard print comfy joggers from H & M! So fun and I live in them right now…will be wearing to hospital!

16. C Section items: The C-Panty are great for postpartum incision healing. They are WORTH THE PRICE. They have a silicone spot to go over your incision so there isn’t any rubbing or irritation, and they have compression in them as well. I have 3-4 pairs and wore them every day for the first 2 weeks. Keep in mind you might not need them at the hospital just because you’ll be wearing the hospital granny underwear (and want to wear the granny underwear because…yeah…lots going on down there yikes).

    I also ALWAYS wear a Belly Bandit Postpartum. THIS definitely helped my stomach go down and gave me support through the midsection (you are like the pilsbury dough boy after giving birth! Stomach is mush!!! LOL)

    .I swear you can see a difference in wearing it for just like 6 hours. I’ve also purchased for the first time the Belly Bandit C Section Panty version-I’m hoping this is more comfy for my C-section while giving me the compression and support that the Belly Bandit gave me for the first week or so when my incision is so fresh and healing.

17. I pack my own hospital gowns for post surgery. If you are delivering natural, you can wear these from the get go! I love that they are cute, but the back is CLOSED. Also, they have snap buttons on the sides to make it really easy to nurse. Usually that first day I don’t even get dressed so I just throw this on and feel totally covered and at least somewhat cute. I do have to wear the hospital provided gown for my surgery for obvious reasons. (scroll down and I linked the one I have comes in tons of designs)

18. I always have my Medela pump readily available incase baby doesn’t latch, along with my fave nursing pads for leaking. I also pack a latch assister from Lanisoh- my left boob happens to be a bit harder for my babies to latch on to so it just pulls it out. Sorry TMI but I thought I would share because you never know if someone else is having the same problem! I also pack a nipple shield (sometimes I need this for my left boob as well. See below for all of these products! I linked all these below on amazon.

A few other things to pack:

-Makeup/toiletries
-Towel (the towels are always small at the hospital so i always bring one of my own!)
-Any snacks you need/want
-Computer/Ipad, charger
-Magazines
-Water Bottle- Water is crucial for recovery as well as for breastfeeding!!
-Hair ties- these are my tried and trues!!
-I linked my suitcase here. It is great for organization, 4 way roller, and I get compliments every time I travel with it!!
I totally recommend bringing home everything from the hospital like PADS (they are huge and amazing lol), granny underwear that they provide, bath sitzer if you give birth vaginally…) Trust me!!!

I also plan on running to Target today to get little bags from the Dollar section and filling it with snacks/goodies for the nurses! Those nurses are your besties! Look after them!!

I hope this post helped you guys pack for your trip to the hospital!

xo

Alex

My Diet/ Nutrition while Pregnant

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So this post is a little ironic because I totally banged about 4 pieces of pizza last night for dinner haha. But anyway, I have about a week left in this pregnancy and I wanted to share what I eat on a daily basis during pregnancy! In some ways its been the same, but in some ways so different!

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So, when I’m not pregnant and not breastfeeding I count my macros (strictly in the beginning, and once I get to where i want to be, loosely.) I’m sure you’re wondering what the heck macros are. The term stands for macronutrients, and it refers to the three macronutrients that should be part of any healthy eating program: protein, carbohydrates, and fat. If you’re following the macros diet, you’re keeping track of these three macros, aiming to eat a set amount of each based on your goals.

My macros generally during non pregnancy are around 130 p, 50-70 fat, 100 carb. I sometimes carb cycle (higher carbs, like 150-200 one day, and then only 50 the next day) but thats generally what my range looks like. Please remember I‘m by NO MEANS an expert or a nutritionist and I have done this based off of research as well as trial and error during my last two postpartum periods trying to lose weight/lean after completely weaning my sons.

I’ll be sharing TONS more of this and my actual meal plans etc after my baby comes but as you know losing weight will probs be the last thing on my mind the first 4 weeks haha.

I haven’t tried to do much strict eating while nursing in the past just because it is so important to me and I would never want to risk my milk supply. Also NURSING HUNGER?!! lol it seems almost impossible to limit food intake sometimes.

So, onto pregnancy. During pregnancy, some days I have a loose idea of what I’m eating macro wise but its not really a priority. I think I have habits that are already engrained in my routine that its eas(ier) to eat healthy on a regular basis.

First trimester

This is probably the hardest one for me. I am so tired and and HUNGRY all. the. time. I think everyone is different, I never get sick so I feel like I end up eating more and gaining!! I totally crave carbs and feel like I wake in the middle of the night needing snacks. Like an all encompassing hunger!! So, I TRY to keep my carbs healthy (ie. rice, sweet potatoes, etc) but I do admit I add cereal back into my nightly routine because I honestly can’t make it through the night without eating something before I go to bed. I also add bread back into my meals. Not on a daily basis and I try to stick to eziekiel bread or whole grain but I do eat it. Cereal, granola, and bread are three things I don’t really eat on a regular basis when leaning out or just maintaining. Veggies are sometimes scarce for days at a time during this phase but I always know its temporary and get back to that in second and third trimester.

Second & Third Trimester

These are much easier for me, my hormone levels have leveled out and I have more energy. I don’t need to eat as much and I’m able to try and stick to my diet more, and also have less aversions. I do find that I’m able to eat LESS and I get way more heart burn which turns me off eating the portion sizes that I normally do, especially for breakfast in the morning.

*Daily Eats*

Breakfast:

My go-to breakfast every. single. day. is oatmeal with peanut butter. I have a water jug and it legit takes 5 minutes for the water to warm. I throw a 1/2 cup into a bowl, a tablespoon (okay…maybe more haha) of PB and the hot water and call it a day. Most days this is all I eat because I am running around with my two toddlers getting ready for the day. WHY IS THE MORNING SO CRAZY!! LOL!!

Pre pregnancy I would make a point to hit 20-30 g protein for every meal but some days in pregnancy I just can’t stomach that!! So, that would be like 2 or 3 eggs with the oatmeal, or turkey bacon, or chicken sausage. With my second pregnancy I actually didn’t have the PB oatmeal…I had some weird aversion to it! But I had oatmeal with brown sugar and blueberries.

Snacks:

My go-to’s are apples (completely obsessed right now with green apples), berries, and any sort of bar—meaning KIND protein bars or Quest protein bars. I also have greek yogurt and like chobani. Generally I have flavored (something else I don’t really have when leaning out) like vanilla or strawberry but I do rotate plain in there.

I was having protein shakes up until about 31 weeks when I was working out at my gym but since I’ve stopped going I haven’t had any. I’m still lifting on my own but there’s no real intensity, I know I’m not building muscle, and I just don’t want it! So I don’t! Normally I have them on a daily basis when breastfeeding and obviously post breastfeeding to hit my protein quota. I’m just not that hungry right now and don’t see the need. If I’m hungry after a workout I try to pick something like a bar, or yogurt as mentioned above to quench my hunger.

Lunch:

I try to stick to lean proteins for lunch. Chicken is a big go-to for me. I buy pre- grilled chicken sometimes at Wegmans, or when we grill (yes, we still grill in winter lol) I make extra. Normally I shoot for 3-4 oz of chicken for lunch when counting my macros and when you measure your meat on a daily basis you honestly can tell how much meat you have and don’t have to measure. So I try to bring that to work with me with some baby carrots. Some days I’ve had eggs and a piece of toast if I have had a smaller breakfast (only oats). Maybe once a week I have a soup but those are honestly my two go-to meals. I know its boring but it works and kind of keeps me on track even during pregnancy.

Dinner:

Dinner obviously varies. I do get Sun basket deliveries 2-3 times a week and I feel like that helps with portion control and variety. I definitely get at least one stir fry a week and we eat A LOT of turkey chili in the winter.

We do grill once a week, and during the beginning of my pregnancy we were probably grilling 2-3 times a week because it was summer. Fish, and chicken.

I have a few go to meals—fajitas, chicken cordon bleu, cheesy chicken that I make for the whole family when we can eat together and my husband isn’t working late. I’m going to try and get more healthy recipes linked after we have the baby so you can see what I’m eating to lose the weight.

Night time

My nighttime snacks are probs my biggest weakness. During pregnancy as I said earlier I have to eat before I to bed, so I have always veered towards cereals and especially granola. I’ve made it my goal to try and eat LESS granola (just so much sugar!) and I think it has helped. Most nights I have cereal with almond milk or flavored chobani yogurt and thats served me pretty well. I haven’t had granola in ages #win for me!!

Sweets/Splurge meals during pregnancy

Okay. I DEFINITELY eat way more treats during pregnancy. Part of my son’s doughnut here, some chocolate covered nuts there…haha. But I try to do it in moderation and if I do it one night, I just wait a few days/nights for the next one. The biggest tip I can give is not having it in the house because once its there, the temptation is so REAL lol.

And I try to be smart about what I pick, like if I pick candy I try to get dark chocolate covered almonds so at least its somewhat better! I also find I don’t feel great after so that always helps. We generally eat a healthy diet for meals, but if we are having pizza we try to get it from a place called Pizza plant where we can get whole wheat crust, and veggies on it so its somewhat healthy.

If I know I’m having a heavier carb meal ( like last night haha) I try to plan my day around that and maybe not have as much carbs. Also the next night for meal planning I tend plan a meal with more lean proteins. Also, my last tip is honestly don’t step near the scale after having a cheat meal or heavy carb meal. Your weight will naturally go up due to water retention from the carbs and takes a few days to level out! Don’t torture yourself and just enjoy your splurge snack or meal and get back to business the next meal :)

Weight Gain during pregnancy

I might do a complete post on this because I have so many thoughts on this topic!! But this pregnancy I’ve gained about 32 or 33 pounds. I definitely gained more with both other kids, around 35 with Max, 38 or 39 with Seb. I’m not really sure why. But I do think cutting out granola, LIFTING for as long as I have has helped maintain some muscle mass and being so active the first 28-30 weeks. So I’m in the “healthy” range of weight gain but I’m by no means some chick sitting here saying I’ve only gained 20-25 lbs. And I’m totally freaking okay with that. Whatever gets me a healthy baby and healthy supply of breast milk. :)

So..that in a snapshot is what I eat! Hope this helps some of you pregnant mama’s out there!!

xo

Alex

Tips for Surviving pregnancy with littles

Perspective: a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

It’s amazing how as you walk along the journey of life, perspective changes as you are faced with different circumstances, grow older ((and wiser LOL)).

My pregnancy is finally coming to a close, and its amazing how my viewpoint of pregnancy has changed with each child. Some of thats due to experience, some of it maturity and age. And some of it is just down to rolling with the punches and taking things in stride even if you have no idea how you’re going to cope.

First pregnancies

I definitely didn’t think pregnancy was hard with my first from a physical standpoint-I felt good, slept pretty well, etc. , but looking back there are so many things I would have changed about my mindset.

There’s something so special (and EASY LOL) about your first and I was so devastated about missing a year in my professional soccer career that it consumed me. I can’t blame myself, but its always a thought on my mind how I never soaked up the pregnancy. I find with the second and consecutive pregnancies you have no TIME to enjoy it because you’re so frickin busy!

Pregnancies with multiple kids

Anyway, fast forward to my second and having a toddler to run around after while being pregnant made pregnancy sooo much harder. From getting more sleep/rest, having time to get things done, to fitting workouts in it was for sure a challenge. But I thjnk with everything we are faced with, you somehow get it done.

When we found out we were having a third, I knew it was going to be extremely challenging with a toddler and preschooler. But, as I close in on 38 weeks, somehow I made it through in one piece!!

I wanted to share my thoughts and some tips for those of you embarking on the pregnancy journey with 2 ((really really)) young kids and some things that helped me get through the pregnancy. Now the postpartum period? haha. We’ll see how I survive that…wish me luck. haha :P

Tips for survival!

1. Take advantage of bursts of energy/days you feel good! This one is huge! When I’ feeling physically good, I tackle bigger projects/chores etc. so on the days I’m more tired or feeling super heavy I can do some lower key things.

2. At night wait to sit down: This one was huge for me. I always felt like a hot mess in the morning if after the kids went to bed that I just sat on the couch. Taking 15-20 mins, no matter how tired I was, at organizing things made mornings SO much smoother. Especially since I wasn’t really being productive on the couch anyway! Straightening up, and setting things up for the next morning really made my life SO so much easier in the long run. It also allowed me the option of sleeping a little later in the morning knowing things were set up downstairs. Once I sit down at night I feel like I can’t get up and then the morning is chaotic. because I’m playing catch up!

3. Have your older sibling help as much as possible: my oldest is 4 1/2, so I try to get him to help me as much as possible. I think this is probably even easier with a girl, but my little man has done a decent job. Helping his brother take shoes, coat, etc off, hanging things up, grabbing something for me upstairs, filling up sippy cups for him and his brother full of water, fixing a toy for his little brother has been really important because it limits putting me in awkward positions with the bump. Also, when baby comes my youngest will be used to his brother helping so it won’t be a big deal if I’m busy with baby.

4. Making them independent: Piggy backing off the above- I have tried super hard to make them as independent as possible over the last few months. Not only for me physically right now, but trying to set the stage for arrival of baby 3. Max is a really early riser (like 6 am) SO…we’ve trained him when he wakes up, he dresses himself and comes downstairs on his own and plays (even though 90% of the time I am already up right now…I might not be in a couple weeks haha). He can obviously dress himself with coats, hats, shoes, jackets, and Getting his own school bag ready, buckling his own car seat are all examples, I’ve tried to work hard with getting Seb to get undressed on his own with shoes, coat, etc. but that process is a little slower because he has just turned 2.

5. Enlist help: This one is obviously a given. I have someone come to the house for when I’m at work but its pretty much for when I’m at the office. If you have friends or family offering to take your kids or even ONE (because one is one and two is twenty amirite??!!) just take them up on it. I definitely need to be better asking for help at times but this pregnancy I asked some family and friends every now and again to help, especially when the kids were sick.

   I am lucky because both boys nap at the same time, so if I wanted to nap when I’m home and not at work I can ( probably have taken 3 naps this whole pregnancy LOL, I’m not really a napper) but if your oldest doesn’t nap anymore, and you need a rest, get yo self some HELP!!! YOU DONT GET A MEDAL FOR DOING IT ALL ON YOUR OWN. end of story.

6. Get amazon prime: LOL. This is kind of a joke, but not really. Especially because I work, I do a lot of shopping online. It allows me more time with either my kids, resting, or doing things I want to be doing and not stressing with traffic, lines in the store, and maybe moving around when I’m not feeling great. Also see: LUGGING TWO KIDS to the store.

7. Pick and choose your errand time: This is piggybacking off the above- I try to avoid bringing them to any store with me especially if I’m not feeling great. Some days I have no choice (grocery day) but if I have to run to target, I might wait a few days until I know when they’re both in school or my husband will be home. I’m more focused and efficient when I’m on my own for sure. With that being said, I’ve made my fair share of trips with both boys (way too many!!!) and sometimes you just get it done!!

8. Lower your expectations: Your kids are kids. they don’t care if they have an activity every day, Ignore pinterest and anything that makes you feel like you’re not doing enough!! Kids actually love routine. Embrace that and don’t try and reinvent the wheel and kill yourself with activities and trips making your day super busy!! Both of my boys are pretty content outside or playing with their toys in all honesty so don’t kill yourself trying to cram things in. THEY DON’T CARE!! As long as they are with YOU thats all they care about. That being said, know when to get out of the house- sometimes its necessary…like when all they are doing is fighting lol.

9. Find me time: I know self-care is a HUGE hype word right now but for me, setting aside 15 mins for a bath, or putting my makeup on in the morning is what I NEED to feel good about myself and happy. Carve out a few minutes here and there for things that you want to do whether its work out, pamper yourself, read, whatever…

10. Lastly, just remember that as long as they are healthy and loved, you’re doing a great job. That means its ok if they have PBJ two days in a row, or watch too much TV one day because you’re tired. You’re growing a human. Thats hard AF.

Have a great day loves xo

Alex

Pregnancy workouts & The Ten Minute Rule

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a great week!

We’ve officially been back a week from Hawaii and we are all finally adjusted back to the Eastern time zone…that took awhile esp. for my youngest. I def learned a lot traveling with the kids for such a long way and will share that in a separate post! The good thing is they have both been sleeping in between 7-8 am every day since we got back (even later the first few days) and I have been loving that as it gives me some extra time in the mornings to myself to run, and get ready for the day, or check my emails and have some quiet time.

Its been a minute since I shared my workouts with y’all so I thought I’d hop on this week (( before I did a hawaii recap)) and share my workouts over the last 5-6 weeks as well as some tips I have for motivating and keeping yourself moving throughout the second trimester!

I’m officially 21 1/2 weeks so I’m definitely starting to feel ((and look)) a lot bigger. Its definitely hard looking in the mirror sometimes after being so lean and fit, but trying to enjoy the process & embrace the extra curves!! I still have felt pretty good when working out most of the time which is a lifesaver for me mentally.

Tips for 2nd trimester workouts

1. Change your mentality: This is a big one for me- I still struggle with it. My main goal is not to challenge myself and “get better everyday”, but to move, sweat, feel good and stay active. I have to remind myself of this when I’m running and I’m moving slower, and when I’m lifting and I get out of breath quickly, or I’m not able to lift as heavy of weight. This allows me to keep things in perspective and not get down on myself!

2. Find workout clothes that are comfortable: This might sound silly, but look good, feel good, play good..haha. But seriously, I always have an extra pep in my step when I have a killer new workout outfit to wear in the gym and finding clothes that FIT and make you feel comfortable (and looking good is a bonus) with your extra weight is really important. Its actually mind boggling to me that the top brands (ie nike, adidias, etc.) don’t have a maternity workout line!! With my first pregnancy I was able to wear a lot of my pre- pregnancy leggings and then when I got bigger just wear them lower. I find now that my bump is A LOT bigger with my 3rd and I don’t want to ruin or stretch out my nice leggings so I’ve stored them away. I’ve either sized up when I’ve seen my faves on sale, or bought maternity activewear. My fave maternity workout gear so far are Gap and Isabel Maternity by Ingrid and Isabel. They have some super cute leggings and they are comfortable, and wick sweat! I’m definitely still searching around for more brands so I’ll be doing a post on my favorite 2nd trimester Preggo clothes along with activewear!

3. Any movement counts: There are some days where I might have the day off, but I’m really active with the kids and walk a lot. Walking counts! So even if you’re not a runner, a 30 min walk everyday is going to help you in the long run down the line!!

4. Find your motivator: My #1 motivation is feeling good and time for myself, and knowing that staying active keeps my baby healthy. Thats what keeps me going day in and day out. Also on the back of my mind is keeping a few extra pounds off, and remembering how LONG the road back to fitness/pre-baby body is and how much easier it is to be active throughout and only take off 6-8 weeks vs 6-8 months!

5. Give yourself grace: Remember some days your body isn’t feeling it…go for a slow walk or just rest! Give yourself grace…you’re growing a human!

6. Every day will be different: As you can see below, sometimes I can run 8:30 miles and feel like a million dollars…and some days I feel sluggish and slow. It. doesn’t. matter!! You’re out there! Every day will be different. It’s like a rollercoaster dealing with your body during pregnancy. I’m just grateful to still be moving and take it as it comes! Don’t get too down on the crappy days, or too high on the days you feel great!

   Last but not least…the 10 minute rule. My fave tip. This one is GREAT if you’re just starting to workout (pregnant or not!!), or are super tired!!

7. The ten minute rule: I use this sometimes. I tell myself to walk/run for 10 minutes, and if I’m still not feeling it, to go home. 99% of the time I keep going! Once you start moving the positive energy and endorphins will keep you going! Trust me.

Workouts:

15 weeks: +8 pounds, (sick all week…ugh)

Sunday: 3 miles, 25:35, Splits: 8:49, 8:17, 8:25
Monday: 2.5 miles, 9:04, 9:02
Tuesday: home lift
Wednesday: Lower workout
Thursday: HIIT bike, upper lift
Friday: home workout
Saturday: off

16 weeks: +9 pounds

Sunday: 3.30 miles, 8;45, 8:47, 8:52
Monday: Lower lift
Tuesday: home workout
Wednesday: Upper, HIIT sled work
Thursday: 3 miles: 8:54, 8:23, 8:20
Friday: Lower Lift
Saturday: off

17 weeks: +11 pounds

Sunday: 3 mile run, 8:22, 8:13, 8:13. 24:50
Monday: Lower Lift
Tuesday: 3 miles, 9:07, 9:27, 9:15. 27:51
Wednesday: Upper lift, 10 mins of running: 80 yard pickup, 80 yard jog.
Thursday: Lower Lift
Friday: 3 mile run. 8:37, 8:16, 8:03
Saturday: off

18 weeks: +14 pounds

Sunday: 3 miles, 8:54, 8:56, 9:06. 29:10
Monday: Lower Lift
Tuesday: home lift, HIIT stair work
Wednesday: Upper lift, 45 min walk
Thursday: 3 mile run, 9:09, 9:12, 9:24. 27:49
Friday: Lower lift, 1 mile walk
Saturday: off

19 weeks: +15 lbs

Sunday: soccer workout
Monday: lower lift
Tuesday: travel-off (trip to Hawaii)
Wednesday: 3 mile run, 25.58. 8:59, 8:31, 8:25
Thursday: lower workout with bands
Friday: 3 miles: 9:44, 9:38, 9:43. 29:11
Saturday: Band workout

20 weeks (no weight taken, vacation)

Sunday: off
Monday: 3.14 miles 9:12 ave.
Tuesday: 3 miles: 8:41m 8:42, 8:16. 25:42
Wednesday/Thursday: travel/off
Friday: Lower lift
Saturday: 3 miles. 9:06, 8:55, 9:02. 27:07

Have a great weekend!!

xo

Alex

Aloha 19 weeks & LB Sales

Aloha from Hawaii! 

Hope you guys are all having a great weekend and have some fun plans for the holiday weekend. Its always different being away for holidays and Labor Day is no exception! Sure doesn't feel like Labor day- firstly, its so hot, and secondly HOW IS IT SEPTEMBER?!!! We are having an absolute blast here spending time with family and enjoying the Hawaiian laid back lifestyle! 

The Travel down here was pretty painful..we had some serious delays and traveling with two little kids is never easy. BUT the boys honestly did SO well for never flying on a long haul flight. We ended up traveling for close to 20 hours...so we were all exhausted when we got in. 

I'll be sharing more about the trip when we get back including tips for travel with kids on long haul flights, some things we have done here in Hawaii, and some what I packed :) 

19 Weeks & Counting..

Another week in the books! Almost halfway there! Still feeling really good, even though the travel def did a number on me! I was pretty tired when we landed just trying to take care of the kids, time change, altitude from flying etc. On the positive side, I was definitely not as swollen as I thought I was going to be!

I took Tuesday (travel day) off from working out and have gone on two runs since we got here. We've been doing some serious walking so I know I'm getting tons of activity in! I went to the gym one day with my bands (the gym here is pretty bad- no free weights)and made do with what was there.  I'll probably find a gym close by for a workout tomorrow while the boys are napping to get a pump in to at least get a second good leg day in this week.  ;) 

Its funny how with each pregnancy time seems to go faster and faster, clearly because you're so busy with the other kids! I also shudder at how big I am going to be in 20 more weeks! yikes.

Labor Day Sales: 

For today, I'm going to share a few sales that I've seen running over Labor Day weekend and live vicariously through ALLL of you because let's just say buying 90% of normal clothing is just a STRUGGLE rn #preggoprobs LOL. 

I've actually hit up Nordstrom while I've been down here and bought a few things that were pregnancy friendly, and they had awesome sales. 

 

1. I know I've spoke about these Madewell jeans before but they are really THAT comfy that I have to share that they are 40% off. 

2.This twist top is a great basic and you can't beat the price- under 20 bucks. 

3. These dark wash Paige jeans are a great fit and I love them for fall. I have this model of jean and they're one of my favorites. Totally recommend these and for just over $100? yes plz. 

4. Sam Edelman is one of my go-to's for date night, girls night or a trip away and I am completely obsessed with the rich color of these ankle strap sandals that you can wear well into October/November. The color is to die for, and again 30% off :) 

5. I got this super cozy and chunky cardi during the Anni Sale and I love it! 

The next group are from another great retailer that I love-Bloomingdales. They are having their "great big brown bag sale" over labor day weekend and it does not disappoint! Whenever I'm away and there's a bloomies in town, I make sure to hit it up. Here are a few great picks I've spotted: 

1. This Isabella Rose Strappy One Piece: Can I EVER make a list of good buys without adding a swimsuit? NOW is THE time to grab a suit. So many good deals, esp if you have a vaca planned in the next 4-6 months! 

2. Wilt's side slit tees. I have a few of these- so comfy, can be dressed up or down, are flattering, good quality... and while they're pricy, they don't hurt the wallet too bad being on sale. 

3. I've been on the hunt for a good summer silk bathrobe to wear when I'm getting ready. I think I'll be adding this one to my cart- 

4. I have loved this suit ever since it came out and still do. Snag this Tory Burch 2 piece NOW. 

5. A-Line dresses are always a win in my book and this dress and color is perfect for fall. I have a few of these and I love them on their own, layered with a denim jacket or fur vest (fall) and booties. Also.to be noted this is under 40 dollars #winning

Hope you have a Happy Labor day! Bring on fall! 

xo

Alex