Wednesday 24 June 2015

Growing Forest (Part Two)

As I write this, I am almost 38 weeks along with our son growing in my tummy. This has been a most unbelievable, challenging, stressful, beautiful and exciting experiene. When I think back to the very first day we found out we were expecting our first child, I can't believe how far we've come. Despite what you see on instagram, or any of my social media really, it has not been an easy or "graceful" pregnancy. I don't share many of my personal details with anyone, let alone a bunch of strangers on the internet, but I'd like to document this experience, so that I always have something to look back on, to be grateful for this time in my life.
When I found out I was pregnant, Gavin and I were still in the city, and I was struggling pretty heavily with some health issues I'd rather not give details on...This news made us very excited, as we always planned on building a family, but still very nervous...We did not feel as though we were anywhere near ready. We were living with three other guys, and both only working part-time jobs, and again, my health was definitely not ideal. So we made the decision to leave the city we love to move closer to home as that is what would be best for our unborn child. Since moving home, it's been a roller coaster. There were two instances I was told I was likely miscarrying (lots of bleeding and pain), and put on best rest. This lasted for quite sometime. The first 4-5 months I was constantly sick, stressed and unable to do anything physically. Finally, somwhere in the fifth month, I began to feel better, and our baby was growing healthy and strong. It became a balance of good days and bad days, we unfortunately had to deal with alot of outside stress from other people, but together worked through it all and did what was best for the health of our child. Once I was no longer on bed rest, I took advantage by doing pre-natal yoga every day, and taking mini hikes, long walks, and having adventures with Gavin. This was the time I truly started enjoying my pregnancy, I focussed on feeling his kicks and cute little hiccups...the more I could feel his presence, the more he became my calm and happy place. No matter what stresses we were dealing with, job wise or health wise, knowing my little prince was growing healthy and strong inside me and would soon be blessing us earthside, was my saving grace. I remember going to bed upset or stressed many nights, and suddenly feel a kick (or many) and just immediately smile and feel overwhelmed with my love for him. Despite the struggles, he was perfect and growing stronger every day...more than that, he was a very real product made from the love Gavin and I have for eachother, he is all ours. 
Now in my ninth month, things are perhaps still not perfect, but getting much better. Gavin has been blessed with a great full time job, and we are working on moving into our family's first home. Though I've been back on bed rest (thankfully not due to any pregancy complications, just a really bad back), I'm so thankful to have the amazing support and love we've had through this journey, and so very thankful to have successfully made it to term with our little one, and all there is to do now is wait. Any day now Forest will really be with us, even as I'm writting this I can't believe it and feel so lucky. This love is definitely the most intense (for both my husband and child) and knowing it will only grow from this moment on is overwhelming and beautiful. I can't wait to hold our child in my arms and take him on our many family adventures to come!

// Again, all photos taken by Marie-Pier >> check out her photography page on Facebook
 

Friday 19 June 2015

Summer Comfort

I truly cannot express enough how impressed I am with Triple Thread's clothing...the styles, the fabrics, the fit, they are literally my dream combination. This dress, cardigan, necklace and earrings are all from them, and let me tell you, I've been wearing this dress religiously. It is so unbelievably comfortable, especially on my belly; and I love how I will be able to wear it post-pregnancy as well! I strongly recomend checking out thier website and instagram to see what other great styles they have to offer. This definitely won't be the last time I feature thier products on this blog. 
I know my blog posts are coming along alot slower now, unfortunately I am on bedrest for the remainder of this pregnancy so I can only update what has already been shot until my son is born (which won't be long now!) I just want to thank you all for being patient with me, and for being so supportive :)

Tuesday 9 June 2015

Growing Forest (part one)

Overwhelmed by how many photos there are in this post? Trust me, this is me narrowing it down (and if you read the title, you see it's only part one!) Gavin and I recently had the pleasure of being photographed by a local photographer Marie-Pier. We wanted some photos to capture the most magical time of our lives so far...the growing of our first child Forest! This pregnancy has had it's ups and some downs as most life-changing events do, but it has truly transformed us and strengthened our bond. I've never felt a love so extreme and emotional, towards my son and my husband. Marie-Pier has captured this feeling in such a beautiful way, I will treasure these photos for as long as I live. Please check out her photography page on Facebook, and don't resist your urge to "like" it (the urge will be very real, her work is flawless!)
Part Two is on the way!

Friday 5 June 2015

Restless in the Woods

35 weeks along now, and let me tell you, the restelssness is real. My little guy thinks it's fun to spend most of his time on my sciatic nerve most of the time, add that to my constant back pain and it's becoming increasignly difficult to do normal things...like walking for example. Because of this, our adventures and exploring is all done close to home. It's also been more important for me now than ever to be as comfortable as possible; so I've been wearing this skirt from oasap as much as possible. It's loose on my belly and goes with pretty much anything which is an added bonus. Anything goes as long as baby and I are comfortable these days.


Wednesday 3 June 2015

Triple Thread




It happens to all of us...every once in a blue moon, we lose our inspiration. I find myself gowing through waves of inspiration when it comes to all the creative things I love: writting, artwork, blogging, photography...lately I've been particularily unmotivated when it comes to this blog; partly because I've been pretty sick, partly because I have so much to do before Forest gets here, and partly because hey, it happens. However, when I recieved a most glorious package from Triple Thread, I found my inspiration completely and immediately renewed. They have such a unique collection of cloth and prints that are not only unbelievably beautiful, but soft and comfortable as well. This shirt is one of my favourite pieces from them ( I especially love how well it pairs with this necklace from UndertheShadeofaBonsaiTree), and I have more making its way to this blog in the coming week. In the meantime, check out thier website and see for yourself how great they are!