I think I just woke up all of a sudden one day with this bump!! I was totally waiting for the “glowing, small, cute” belly, but no. It went from “is she? or has she just eaten to much” to “Holy crap you got BIG!” in the space of like a week?!
But thats ok, because this whole experience is different for everyone, and and I keep telling ya’ll, every BODY is different and amazing in its own right, and I need to remember that haha!
So in order to help myself (and all you other gorgeous preggo ladies out there) still feel amazing and stylish everyday with this ever-growing belly, I’ve gathered some of my fave stylish pregnancy things that are helped me get through my 2nd (and the start of my 3rd) trimester!
What I love about almost all of this stuff too, is that is not all SPECIFICALLY maternity or pregnancy-based (ok, maybe the pram is) so you can get some cool style ideas even if you’re not expecting.
So what’s so stylish about all these things? Let me tell you!
1. Igo Mutsy Stroller + carry cot from Global Baby ^^
Have you BEEN into Global Baby? It’s like a cute-mummyblogger-instagram page on speed! So many gorgeous things for your wee one, including this amazing stroller.
Made by Dutch baby brand, Mutsy, the guys at Global Baby can’t keep enough of these in stock to keep up with demand. It’s super light-weight (so easy to manoeuvre), ridiculously well made (bubs safety is always a priority) AND I think it looks absolutely gorgeous, don’t you? (plus you can clip the car seat right in so no having to move baby when it’s sleeping).
I’ve got mine sorted now just incase bubs comes early, and I can’t WAIT to use it!
Ok, so how is this for a funny story! I own this bag (in tan) I bought it for myself for my birthday at the end of last year…… (start doing the math…) When I bought it, the gorgeous Brooke, from Saben and I were joking that I could totally use it as a baby bag when time came (in order to justify the purchase, you know, as you do).
Little did we know, that we were BOTH pregnant at the time…. and due only a few weeks apart so turns out I had just bought the perfect baby-bag without even knowing it.
It’s big, it’s got lots of pockets, it has two sets of straps that can fit over stroller handle (I may have checked that already) PLUS it’s a really gorgeous bag, and I WANT a really gorgeous bag for my nappy bag, nothing wrong with that right?
3. Surafina striped pant from The Chasing Cait shop
I’m actually wearing these as I type. I’m not joking!
I mean, who doesn’t love a stripe pant, (especially one with a stretchy waist band, preggo or not) and these ones (available in the Chasing Cait shop as of THIS WEDNESDAY) are no exception.
They are comfy, you can dress them up or down, and for those mummas-to-be reading, they sit really nicely under your belly for those days that you just can’t handle the full-on-maternity-belly-covering pant options.
4. About Face pregnancy massage
I had one yesterday and I don’t think I’ve slept better my WHOLE pregnancy (like, I didn’t even move for 7 hours!).
The AMAZING Ashleigh at About Face Sylvia Park is specially trained in pregnancy massage, so will take card of your body (and your bubba) in just the right way. I HIGHLY recommend this (I’ve already had 2, and am booked in for at least 1 more before I pop!)
I think an awesome massage is a great way to treat yourself, pregnant or not, and something that most mum’s (and mum-to-be’s) don’t do enough of. Remember, taking time for yourself, to refuel YOUR tank means that you can be a better mumma, wife, girlboss and friend, so don’t ever feel guilty about it, just do it!
5. Mr W & Me Rapunzel boots in gray
You guys know I LOVE the team at Mr M & Me, and their awesome, gorgeous shoes? Well I was super-excited to see this pretty pair in their newest collection! Anything that is flat is currently looking more and more attractive to me right? Also, the slip(pull) on component is surprising appealing as things like laces and buckles are quickly being moved into the “too hard” pile!
I love the gray colour of these, great with light jeans and bare legs, but they would also look gorgeous with black tights as it cools down some more (especially with that cute cut-out feature).
I love supporting local brands, and Mr W & Me is no exception! The awesome husband an wife team work tirelessly to bring us cool, funky, wearable new shoes each season and I love them for it!.
So there you have just a few of MY fave things that are keeping me sane, and some-what stylish this trimester!
Until Next Time, In Love & Style Always,
^^ This gorgeous Mutsy Igo stroller was kindly gifted to my by Global Baby for my editorial consideration. Please support the brands that support this blog
Gutted – decided that I wanted this pair of boots, went to purchase online today and my size sold out 🙁
Great blog Cait! We’re so pleased you’re loving your Pregnancy Massage with the wonderful Ash. She’s in such hot demand she now works out of 3 (!) of our clinics – Mt Eden (Thursday 2pm onwards), Te Atatu (Sat) and Sylvia Park (Sun) 🙂
thanks Stephanie, Ash was amazing!! Highly recommended to anyone (pregnant or not)
Great picks! Will have to check out the gorgeous bag. I highly recommend checking out Bella Mama for the most blissful pregnancy massage. I can’t wait to go back!
Isn’t it amazing! I’ve heard great things about Bella Mama too! (she’s just a little further away for me)