KATIE KENNEDY

Finding My Maternity Style

Finding My Maternity Style
đź“Ť Greenwich, Connecticut

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Maternity, Baby Bump, Personal Style, Trimester

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As I write this, there are only two months left in my pregnancy. Seriously, where has the time gone? With that time left, I’ve been thinking back on some of the unknowns and insecurities I had before this wild journey began. Admittedly, one of the biggest things on my mind was how and when my body would grow and change. I’ve had longstanding insecurities about parts of my body since high school, and I was worried that those would be exacerbated, especially in this final trimester.

I’m happy to share that the opposite effect has happened. I’ve always felt like my stomach was a problem area for me. With my growing belly, I was able to let go of insecurities, and to truly appreciate the experience. Baby Girl Kennedy grows bigger and a little bit more wiggly with each passing day. Something that has been helpful is how I cleaned up my diet, starting with the first positive pregnancy test. I’ve become very mindful of what I need to fuel my body and made sure that every meal has been well-rounded. Not having food cravings has been helpful, but if I wanted a sweet treat I’ve allowed myself to indulge in moderation.

All of this is to say how much I’ve enjoyed finding my maternity style. By bidding adieu to body insecurities and welcoming a growing bump, I’ve been loving getting dressed each morning. My pre-pregnancy jeans have been shelved for the time being, but I’ve found a lot of success in simply sizing up an additional size in some of my favorite styles. This little strategy gives me peace of mind that I’ll have a lot of options this summer, when I’m in the fourth trimester. The end result is being able to capitalize on the classic French style that I’ve long loved.

The moral of this story is to not let small insecurities get in the way of your personal style. If I’ve been able to conquer during this time of change, I’m sure you can confident that you can too.

Love from Connecticut,
Katie

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Chocolate Brown and Coffee in Greenwich

Chocolate Brown and Coffee in Greenwich
đź“Ť Greenwich, Connecticut

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English Factory, Brown, Sweater, Greenwich, Coffee, Connecticut

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After months and months of admiring warm shades of chocolatey brown, I’ve finally taken the plunge. Maybe it’s because of my brown locks or because I focus more on navy and black, but wearing brown just seemed sort of blah. Sure I love a great camel, but anything in too dark of a shade that matched my hair seemed uninspiring. Well, I think my song is finally beginning to change, and it’s all thanks to this sweater from English Factory. 

While on a coffee run in idyllic Greenwich, Connecticut, I decided to unveil my new sweater for the first time. Perfectly oversized and incredibly soft, I just felt so cozy. It’s the kind of sweater you want in every color to wear all winter long. On this particular day, the frigid New England temperatures were just beginning to let up, and I actually thought, “Could spring really be coming soon?” As a moment of celebration and rebellion, I paired my new sweater with my go-to white jeans from J. Crew (sized up to fit the baby bump). Mixing and matching even more shades of tans and browns, I added my Sarah Flint ballet flats and brown croc handbag from Neely and Chloe for good measure.

While sipping a decadent vanilla oat latte from CFCF, I couldn’t help but feel that I totally looked the part. Heck, I even matched the to-go cup. Better still, this new favorite sweater even effortlessly fits my ever-growing baby bump. At 31 weeks, that’s no easy feat, but there’s still plenty of room for weeks 32 through 40… Well, hopefully!

Love from Connecticut,
Katie

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First and Second Trimester Updates 

First and Second Trimester Updates
đź“Ť Palais Royal, Paris

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Maternity, Pregnancy, Trimester, Paris, France, Babymoon

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As I write this, I’m in my 25th week of pregnancy. Saying it out loud feels insane! In just about 100 days, we’ll be joined by Baby Girl Kennedy, and our lives will be changed forever. Not that David and I haven’t already felt a seismic shift for the better. Since I’m just a few short weeks away from entering the third trimester, I thought I’d give a little recap on how the first two have treated me. Plus, I wanted to share some of the products that have made this an easier adjustment.

The First Trimester

I’m sure we’ve all heard the horror stories about how awful first-trimester symptoms can be… Morning sickness, fatigue, and new aches and pains around the body. While I experienced a few symptoms and learned that “morning” sickness is a misnomer- it can last all day- everything was perfectly manageable. The two things that never really came my way were food aversions and cravings. I admittedly was getting worried because I assumed food cravings were a must-have experience. My doctor assured me it doesn’t happen to everyone, and Baby K was doing just great. 

With refreshed confidence, I decided to look hard at what I ate every day. I still had some “saltine” days thanks to morning sickness. On the days when I was feeling able, I wanted to make sure that what I was taking in would be great brain food for the growing baby. That means lots of greens, a rainbow of fruits, and salmon. It wasn’t a huge shift from how I usually eat, but I added an actual breakfast (eggs on whole-grain toast) and Greek yogurt in the afternoon. Since I typically skip breakfast instead of just a black coffee and don’t eat that much dairy, these felt like pretty big improvements. I still enjoy my one cup of coffee in the morning.

Second Trimester

We marked the start of the second trimester on vacation in Boca Grande. Almost instantly, it felt like a weight had been lifted. Those pesky symptoms disappeared, and I was left with more energy. As Baby K continued to grow, I noticed my appetite disappearing. It almost felt like she had taken up the real estate where my stomach was supposed to be, leaving less room for food. After eating half of a meal or even a glass of water, I would feel uncomfortably full.

Now, with each passing week, Baby K gets bigger and bigger. I’m happy to report that even though I look visibly pregnant, the majority of my clothes miraculously still fit. I think it’s a combination of sticking with healthy eating habits and naturally gravitating toward oversized clothes. I’ve also stocked up on clothes a few sizes to give myself even more time. Still, I know the days of zipping up my favorite jeans are numbered and I’ll have to hang them up until post-partnum.

Physically, emotionally, and otherwise, so many extraordinary changes will happen in the next few months. This has the makings of such an incredible adventure, and I cannot wait to meet Baby K in person. Who will she look like? What will her interests be? What does the future have in store for her? Lucky for me, I’ll have a whole lifetime to find out!

Love from Paris,
Katie

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