Hello friends, I’m happy to report, that if you didn’t see the news on Instagram, we welcomed our second son on May 20th: Elliot Floyd Jenkins.
A few days before giving birth to Elliot I did a little interview with WellRoundedNY.com where I talk about my maternity style, nursery inspiration, being a working mama and more. Hop on over and check it out! Keeping this entry short and sweet because I’m currently nursing Elliot and typing with one hand. haha.
xo
I’m in the final stretch now! I’m finishing out my last week in the office. Next week I will work from home for one week. Then after that I start maternity leave whether baby shows up or not! With Oliver, I planned on spending all of my leave with him so I didn’t plan on leaving work until 39 weeks. I figured, hey its a desk job, its not like I’m on my feet all day. My leave is not paid (aside from California state partial pay for a few weeks) and as a first time mom I knew that I wanted to spend as much time as possible with the baby. But little did I know he would show up at 38 weeks on the dot! Luckily for me, he waited until Friday night after work to start labor. So this time around, I decided I should be working at home starting at 37 weeks just in case I have another early arrival. I’d really rather not go into labor at work. But who knows, every pregnancy is different. Maybe baby number two will decide to be stubborn and wait till 41 weeks (dear god, please don’t haha). We shall see. But I’m excited about potentially having a little down time- a little me time- this time around. Maybe I’ll get my nails done. Maybe papa and I can catch a mid day movie date while Oliver’s at daycare! It’s the little things guys. I might never see a movie again.
As my mother said when shes saw these photos “Yeowza! He’s looking ready to arrive!” or my mother in law when she saw this photo titled “final stretch” said “Literally- Stretch!” Haha.
Baby is measuring exactly as he should be. But Oliver didn’t measure large either so…we shall see, I’m a tiny lady.
Always with that damn tongue Peeps!
Pregnancy Status: 36 weeks and some change
Dress: NOM maternity (nursing friendly for post baby!!) Similar (non nursing friendly version) here
Headscarf: Levi’s
Denim Vest: another one from the Target little girls section
Shoes: not converse, in fact, these shoes were literally $3 at RiteAid pharmacy! haha
We are having electrical work done at the house and Kujo.. er… Peeps hates unexpected, unknown visitors so she has been with me at the office all week. As a rescue she can be anxious and unsure and not all too social sometimes. But I have to say she has done a great job all week. Sleeping peacefully under my desk and being pretty open to making new friends. So, good girl Peeps! At the end of my last pregnancy I tried bringing her into the office and she was so weird. I think she was just being overly protective of me or something but I’m so happy with how adjusted she has been all week at work! We went out to lunch recently and snapped a few pic here, pretending we were on Mexican holiday (if only.)
Wearing that dreamy Ingrid & Isabel LBD from Chloe Rose Maternity again- here with more of a casual look. See, I told you it could easily be dressed up or down!
Pregnancy status: 35 weeks 6 days
Dress: Ingrid & Isabel via Chloe Rose Maternity – a serious maternity staple!
Denim Vest: Target little girls section. Thats right. sorry, I’m petite and kids clothes are cheaper.
Hat: Urban Outfitters
Purse: Kate Spade (thanks John!)
and…although my silver/turquoise jewelry is barely visible I can’t wear it and not mention that it was my grandmothers. It was handmade by her brother. She wore them daily and I remember her veiny olive wrinkled wrists in them as a child and I cherish them dearly.
Poor me. Woe is me. Pregnancy is tiring. Pregnancy with a toddler is tiring. Pregnancy while working is tiring. Woe is me. Pity Party. Hahaha. But really though, the general sentiment today was ” is it bedtime yet?” But I imagine you don’t have to be nearly 9 months pregnant to agree with that sentiment.
Pregnancy Status: 35 weeks
Top Knot Hair courtesy of “mama aint got time to wash that hair”
Top: Old Navy Maternity
Jeans: Target Jeggings (non maternity- fully buttoned and comfy! No Maternity price tag…..so…basically…. they are magic!) More info and link in this post
Flannel: Uniqlo
SHoes: Birkenstocks (via Nordstrom)
Playing a little bit of catch up here. This look from last week :
Cant see that watermelon from the front! haha
Pregnancy Status: 35 weeks
Dress (turned pregnant lady tunic)- Forever 21
Chambray shorts: Forever 21Panama Hat: J.Crew
Shoes: Birkenstock’s (Via Nordstrom)