PreggoAlways

Let’s just say my body has a habit of keeping people curious. Sometimes what you think you’re seeing is exactly what it looks like… and sometimes it’s just a very well loved dress doing its job. I’ve learned it’s a lot more fun to let people wonder a little.

As for what I like to wear, comfort definitely matters, especially in a warm climate like where we are now. I tend to live in simple dresses most of the time. Some days they’re light and flowing and breezy, the kind you can move around in easily. Other days I’m in something a bit more fitted that shows off the natural curves of my body. I’ve never really been one to hide my shape.

Around the house it’s a little more relaxed. Linen pants, soft lounge pants, leggings, and nursing tanks are usually in rotation too, especially when I’m busy with the kids or just trying to stay comfortable.

I think pregnancy tends to bring out very strong reactions in people because it touches something very fundamental about the human experience. For some people it represents fertility, creation, motherhood, family. Those ideas can feel beautiful, powerful, even inspiring. So they’re naturally drawn to it.

For others it can feel uncomfortable or overwhelming. Pregnancy is very physical and very real. It involves the body changing in ways people aren’t always used to seeing openly. Some people are simply more private about those things, so they instinctively pull away from it.

Neither reaction is really wrong. People respond to things through the lens of their own experiences, beliefs, and comfort levels.

I also think there’s a big difference between someone quietly appreciating pregnancy and someone who simply isn’t interested in it at all. Just like with anything else in life, not everyone connects to the same things.

I’m glad the blog helped you understand something about yourself. A lot of people discover new interests or curiosities through seeing different experiences shared openly, and there’s nothing wrong with learning more about what resonates with you.

That said, I don’t do private or paid video calls. The blog and the photos we share are really the extent of how we interact with people online. It keeps things comfortable and respectful for everyone involved, especially since our life and family are very real and very full outside of what people see here.

That’s a sweet question. People sometimes assume my entire life revolves around pregnancy and babies, which is obviously a big part of it, but I do have plenty of little things I enjoy outside of that too.

I actually enjoy cooking quite a lot, especially when I have time to do it slowly and properly. Big family meals, trying new recipes, baking bread, things like that. Food is a big part of how we gather as a family.

I also love reading, usually history, philosophy, or older literature. It’s one of the few quiet hobbies that fits easily into a busy household.

When I want something lighter, I’ll watch a good series or film with my partners in the evening after the kids are asleep. Nothing too specific, but we tend to enjoy things that are well written rather than just background noise.

I’m also someone who enjoys being outdoors, especially near the water. Walking, swimming, just sitting outside with a coffee or a glass of wine when the house finally settles down.

And I do like little creative projects here and there. Journaling, organizing photos, sometimes small craft things with the kids. Nothing overly elaborate, but I enjoy making things with my hands.

That’s such a great and honest question—and yes, pregnancy and birth absolutely take a deep toll on the body, one that you really have to respect and recover from over time. It’s taken me years to develop any kind of rhythm that feels sustainable, and honestly, I’m still adjusting with each season of life.

I’m a big supporter of yoga and Pilates, especially for core strength, breathwork, and stability. During pregnancy, I focus a lot on gentle movement—walking, stretching, and modified yoga—nothing too intense, just enough to stay mobile and connected to my body. I’ve found yoga especially grounding through all trimesters, and even more so postpartum.

But you also have to remember—we live an active lifestyle beyond traditional workouts. I’m a Cub Scout leader, and our kids are heavily involved in the program, so that means a lot of camping, hiking, walking, and outdoor activity. We’re blessed to live near a beautiful trail that runs parallel to the Hudson River, and when the weather’s nice (and not freezing), we’re walking almost daily as a family. Those small, consistent moments of movement outdoors make a big difference physically and mentally.

And while I still keep up with hiking, yoga, and outdoor time, I’ll admit I’ve gotten a bit more relaxed with Pilates, which is something I really want to weave back into my routine. It helped me so much with strength and posture, especially with all the lifting, babywearing, and nursing that come with motherhood. I’m hoping once our schedule finds a more normal rhythm again, I can ease it back in.

Right now, we’re still in a transition phase—I just went back to work recently, and the babies are just starting to sleep through the night (well, 4 to 5 hour stretches, which any parent knows feels like a miracle). So I’m giving myself grace and reminding myself that this is just a season. Movement looks different in every stage, and that’s okay.