THE SOUTHERN·ISH MAMA

Pregnancy Update: 32 Weeks

Went to the doctor today for my 32 week doctor's appointment. I must say, my doctor's visits during this third pregnancy are very uneventful. I feel like I walk into the room and the doctor and I sort of stare at each other, mulling over what to talk about without having much to say. Overall, I am thankful for that, just getting myself to the doctor is a bit annoying at this point. But yes, everything is looking healthy, which I am overly grateful for. General stats: my blood pressure was...

Jen Bunney's Birth Story

In celebration of The Hills: New Beginnings returning to MTV, I wanted to share a special story from one of my longest and dearest friends, Dr. Jennifer Dunphy. You may have heard of her back in her heyday when she was formerly known as "Jen Bunney from The Hills." Despite what you see on the reboot of The Hills today, much has changed for Jen since then. Not only has she successfully completed her PhD making her a doctor, but even bigger, she recently became a mother. But the road to having and recovering from childbirth wasn't easy. In fact, Jen would agree that her work as a doctor and as an executive at a major healthcare firm seemed like a walk in the park compared to her initial introduction to motherhood...

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Pregnancy Update: 31 Weeks

I can't believe I am now counting down the weeks in single digits. I can't wait to meet our little angel. Here is my latest pregnancy update...
Pregnancy Symptoms
Restless legs: at night before bed. Not enough to keep me up at night, but present on and off.
Sciatica: was most prominent a few weeks ago - around 28 to 30 weeks, but has since lightened up. I have a little bit of lower back pain just because I have two boys to look after and carry, and also because

Pregnancy Update: 27 + 28 Weeks

Well, here I am at 27 / 28 weeks pregnant! I think this means that I am finally 6 months pregnant.. or somewhere in the ballpark, and just one week shy of the third trimester. Here is my update!
Pregnancy Differences: This being my third pregnancy, it is interesting to note the differences between my pregnancies. And as I close in on the third trimester, I wanted to shortly recap those differences. While my three pregnancies have been very different, they have also been very much the same...

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Pregnancy Update: 23 Weeks

Boy, do I feel pregnant at 23 weeks! Read my latest pregnancy update, which includes the normal stats like diet, fitness, weight, body and symptoms. Plus check out this beautiful maternity dress by Tiff Marie Maternity, along with a my first born looking cute as ever. Can't believe this pregnancy is rolling right along, and that I am six months already with a baby that weighs over a pound.

Nursery Reveal

Check out baby number three's nursery reveal featuring fun brands including Restoration Hardware, Babyletto, Sweet Pea Wall Design, Pottery Barn Kids and the Trendy Timber. I go through each and every item in the nursery and provide the source. Have some fun and dive into this tribal nursery!

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Pregnancy Update: 22 Weeks

More than halfway through my third pregnancy, and I have lots to share! This week, I discuss the normal stuff such as symptoms, diet, exercise, weight, but also go into my 22 week doctor's visit along with the much-anticipated anatomy scan. I also roundup some answers to Instagram questions including if we will stop at three, how we decided on spacing our kids and how to maintain a pregnancy weight gain within the recommended guidelines.

Pregnancy Update: 19 Weeks

Nearly halfway through my third pregnancy, and boy does it feel good! Read more about my 19 week update, including whether I am enjoying being pregnant this time around and why, how much weight I've gained and what I'm eating on the regular. Also, hear about my latest doctor's visit and upcoming visits.
Plus, whether or not I feel it's a boy or a girl!

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Pregnancy Update! 17 Weeks

Hit the 17 week mark! Read more about my thoughts about not finding out the gender and whether or not I think it is a girl or a boy. Also, discussing how much I am weighing in at and how that stacks up against the pregnancy weight recommendations. Lastly, I reveal my anxieties about having three kids, but share what has been a steadfast reminder that my husband and I got this decision right without a doubt!

Pregnancy Update! 16 Weeks

16 weeks pregnant, and the second trimester feels oh-so-good. Not only that, but spring has finally sprung in Dallas. Read more about my pregnancy journey including my current disposition, diet, weight gain, exercise and doctor's appointments. I also recap my first trimester blues and the glorious transition into the second trimester. Plus, why my fears of having three kids have ceased. God is certainly good, and pregnancy is a beautiful thing.

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Top 7 Sustainable Products
for the Entire Family

Teaming up with EarthHero, one of my favorite sustainable retailers, I have compiled a list of my top 7 sustainable products for the entire family! EarthHero allows you to purchase seamlessly and shop all of your favorite products, all while making a conscious decision to protect your family and maintain the same kinds of purchases in a sustainable way.

Pregnancy Announcement!
Baby Number Three

Here we go again! We are thrilled to announce that we are pregnant with baby number three due in September 2019. Deciding to have a third was a huge decision. Nevertheless, we are over the moon and cannot wait to start planning for this blessing. Per usual, I will be tracking and sharing all things about my pregnancy. Stay tuned!

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25 Days of Christmas: Q+A
Featuring 25 of the
Southern·ish Mama's Christmas Favorites

Hey ladies!
Whoa, it feels like forever and a day since I sat down and blogged. With the holidays coming up and now that we are settled into our Dallas home, I figured now would be the perfect time to start back up. I wanted to start a little something called the 25 Days of Christmas this year, which will include an Instagram post on each day leading up until the 25 days of Christmas featuring these questions and topics. Basically, this is a quick Q+A with 25 questions about my family and all things Christmas! Here we go...

The 25 Days of Christmas
1. What Christmas means to you? Christmas means family to me... that, and thinking of others rather than self. I know. Some people will be mad at my response because Christmas represents the birth of Jesus. It does. And I think that is very important because it is a good reminder to be Christ-like by thinking of others. But if I am being honest, in present times for me and my family Christmas represents family and celebration!