I put together my May style post a bit early, frankly because I could use the distraction. No, the baby has not arrived yet. Looks like I’ll be going from overdue to truly post-term. I’m scheduled to be induced tomorrow morning.
So for now… fashion! Glorious frivolity!
I’m eager to wear normal clothes again, though I’m sure it will take me a while to get back to my pre-pregnancy size. Plus I know babies do lovely things like spit-up, so I’m trying to be practical and choose easy wash and wear clothing. A comfy stretchy skirt and a ruffled henley should fit the bill. And how awesome would Moop’s Fraulein Tote be as a diaper bag? I think it would work exceedingly well.
I saw the red t-strap shoes in the Urban Outfitters catalog about a month ago and I’ve been pining for them ever since. They’re pretty much perfect— the low heel looks like a good height to add some style but still be a very walking-friendly shoe. A kicky striped bangle would pick up the red nicely, and gold hoop earrings would be a nice touch too.
OK, that was fun. Didn’t really take my mind off things since I’m basing my wardrobe choices around my upcoming new lifestyle as a mom (!), but it was fun nonetheless. Now I’m off to worry about tomorrow…
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145 responses to “Style: May ’09”
Good luck! I’ve been through that (birth induction) before, it’s not so bad…:)
You’ll do fine! Early Congratulations to you and your family!
Whoops I meant inducement…anyway, LOVE the red t-strap shoes. :D
Yay! You will have your baby in your arms soon! I still have 3 weeks to go but I am very excited to meet my little girl. I hope everything goes well tomorrow-I am sure it will go perfectly! I am so excited for you! Blessings! :)
Clothes, shmlothes! I’ve checked your blog 58685 times this weekend to see if the baby had arrived yet (you know, since I’m sure you’ll be blogging from the delivery room). :)
Best wishes for tomorrow!
Ok, so I don’t think I’ve ever posted before even after over a year of reading. I just wanted to say GOOD LUCK!!!
And I have to agree with the poster above who has been checking your site for baby news. Same here! Have you noticed a giant increase in hits? LOL
Wishing you all the best for easy delivery tomorrow, and a healthy baby girl!
Much love to you, Brandon and Baby!
I’ve been keeping an eye out for the baby post too – I can’t even imagine how you must feel! Wishing you sooo much luck for tomorrow! I’m so excited for you!
GOOD LUCK!!
Hi there,
Good luck for tomorrow..you will be in the club..it will be a day that changes your life.
well done you!
Never posted before – but GOOD LUCK!! I bet you´ll do fine. Can´t wait to see pics of your little girl!
Good luck Nicole! How exciting – you’re a mum tomorrow!
Both you and Brendan will make wonderful parents. She’s a lucky girl :)
I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow xxxx
Oh I’m so sorry I spelt Brandon’s name wrong. I did it on my blog too. How embarrassing. I blame baby brain still :)
big big hugs from switzerland!!
I love your blog and been checking it everyday for some news. Good luck can”t wait to see some baby photos xx
I, too, have been checking in for baby news. You will do fine! My daughter had to be induced as well (for different reasons) & it really wasn’t bad. And even if it had been,it would have been worth it! You are on the verge of meeting your baby–how exciting!
What a great outfit, Nicole. That is perfect as a nice, but casual new Mom outfit. I may have to head over to Old Navy later, love that skirt. Good Luck tomorrow, keep us posted.
That foldover skirt is SUPER cute and great for post-pregnancy… or any day! Good luck and congrats!~
I hope bringing the little miss into the world goes as smoothly as can be. Good luck and congratulations-in-advance!
Those shoes are amazing! Best wishes for tomorrow! Or maybe sooner if she decides to come out on her own ;-)
Aw! I can’t imagine your anticipation since I’ve been checking your blog non-stop to see if the baby came yet!
Good Luck tomorrow!
Love those red shoes too!
I was induced with my second son. I was so-o sick of being pregnant and my dr. allowed me to be induced on my due date, and I jumped at the chance. It was actually really nice, compared to being startled awake at midnight with my first one when my water broke. When you’re induced everyone’s prepared. Soon this will all be a distant memory and you’ll be lovin’ having a darling child, this time a someONE you can make lovely! :-) Best wishes. I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow.
I love that bangle!
I’m soso excited for you. You’re truly almost there! We’ll all be thinking of you and anxiously awaiting updates. :-)
That outfit is perfect! I am totally buying it right now. Good luck with the birth!
Best of luck to you! The porch looks great, and the outfit would be perfect post baby (spit up and everything)…just get the Dreft spray (it does wonders). Comfy t-shirt clothes are perfect!
I am using that Moop tote as a diaper bag + I love it :). Have fun tomorrow – will be thinking about you!
Hi Nichole!
I am carrying my Moop Organic Market bag today. I bought it via Supermarkethq… http://supermarkethq.com/product/the-organic-market-bag
I absolutely love the bag you posted and think it would make a PERFECT diaper bag! :)
Thanks for the updates – we are all so excited to hear the good news!
You will do just fine tomorrow. Just remember, your body knows what to do. Not knowing how it will all play out is truly the hardest part of delivery.
Hugs from MN.
Good luck with tomorrow! It’s funny, now that you are scheduled to be induced and the stress of “when” is over…I bet you go into labor naturally sometime today. It’s happened to me twice! I’ll be thinking about you.
I am so happy for you… and the outfit looks great you will certainly be styling the new mom look!
Love the outfit you put together…your daughter is so lucky to have a mom with such a great sense of style! Best of luck to you (and your hubby) tomorrow.
I love the red, white and blue combo – sounds corny when you say the colors out loud, but it’s not like you’re dressing for the 4th of July!! :) And yes, a button down neck henley will be perfect for nursing – and the white is good for spit up, ha! Welcome to the wonderful world of motherhood, Nicole!
I love your blog and I’ve been checking constantly to see if you’ve had the baby yet. Good Luck tomorrow! I’m sure it will be amazing!!!
OH and one more thing…yesterday my boyfriend came home with a Star Wars “snow walker” and I had NO CLUE where this thing was going to go…I just by chance happened to look at your link to Apartment Therapy and was shocked to see the snow walker! (It made me feel much better):-)
I’ll be thinking about you tomorrow — I’m sure it’ll all go smoothly but best of luck!
Oh…if you are scheduled for an induction tomorrow then you will definitely go into labor tonight…that’s how it always seems to go! lol Hope everything goes super-well and that you meet your lovely daughter very soon!
Good luck tomorrow! It’s the fruition of nine months of waiting!
Don’t worry – I was induced too. The bottom line is by tomorrow you’ll have your lovely little girl in your arms, so focus on that! Also, don’t know if you’re planning to nurse, but if so, not sure that top will work :) These tanks are great for the summer http://www.glamourmom.com/.
Good luck tomorrow!
Good luck. I was induced too and it wasn’t so bad. Just try and eat some complex carbs. You’ll need it. congrats to all of you.
I have the ON foldover skirt in two colors. I love it!
Good luck! You will be a wonderful mom.
I am LOVING the skirt, I have several skirts and pants like that and I feel like I am in my PJ’s!!! Nothing beats comfort+style… Anyway good luck tomorrow, receive my very BEST wishes from Puerto Vallarta Mexico :)
Congratulations to you and Brandon!!!
Tank up on water now, because they’ll want some nice plump veins for the IV. You’ll also get dehydrated quick with all the heavy breathing, and some hospitals restrict your water intake, letting you have only ice chips, so my advice for you is to drink now, while you can!
You might feel alone while you’re going through it, but just remember that millions of women give birth each year, a majority of them in huts and hovels without the benefit of modern medicine to smooth the way. You can do it!
I bought two of those stretchy skirts when I was pregnant after my friend bought a few and by the end I was wearing them every day (mine are in black and brown). I loved wearing them and even though they say you want to burn your maternity clothes by the end, I am actually sitting in one right now (and my little one is 18 mos old). Still love ’em. I’ll have to mosey on over and look at the new colors. good luck tomorrow. so exciting, yet so so so nerve racking. It’ll all come out great!
Yeah! Baby time! You cannot believe how amazing it is to hold that little person in your arms for the first time. It is truly life altering and yet perfectly wonderful all in the same moment! I wish you a speedy labor and delivery and the sweetest times for you and your family! (Oh, and that fold down skirt would be perfect for postpartum- comfy but still cute!)
Hi! Every time I see a new post of yours in my google reader I cross my fingers that it’s announcing the little one ^_^
You must be so excited!!
Best wishes!
Good luck tomorrow! It’s not that bad. I was induced with my son, lathough it still took the little bug 17 hours to evict. :)
oi! I hope everythin goes well with your induction. I planned a very busy day to keep my mind off of being over due (a date with the husband for thai food, a day out visiting the sugar houses in my county… and I swear it was the fresh maple syrup that helped things along!).
I have several of the fold over skirts from summers past and I LOVE them. So much in fact that sometimes I forget that I have a skirt on.
Again, good luck and I hope for a speedy, healthy delivery.
That outfit is super cute. I also wanted to wish you the best of luck tomorrow. I was 11 days past due and I asked to be induced. I guess our little ones just want(ed) to stay in their comfy wombs. Even though I was induced, my labor never really progressed. Twenty-four hours after I was admitted to the hospital, I had a c-section. It was wonderful. I had absolutely no pain and I finally got to see my beautiful daughter. It will be one of the best moments of your life!
Much luck for a speedy and safe delivery – I cannot wait to see the new little one here!
Well done for making it to 42 weeks- WOW! I was induced a little after 41 weeks- my son was way toooo comfy in there. My doctor said it would have been 42-43 weeks if they didn’t induce..But you are lucky to have the 42 weeks- good for you and baby! You are a trooper….
Have a wonderful day today, Nicole, you and Brandon deserve it!
best,
Emily
It seems that you have built such a nice and sweet home for your baby girl inside you that she doesn’t want to come out!!! I hope everything goes fine and you have an easy delivery. I’m sure you cannot wait to see your little girl’s face at last!! Congrats to you and Brandon. My very best wishes from Spain…
good luck!!
I wore Target and Old Navy stretchy clothes for 3 months after babies were born due to spit up and stretchy skin. But I wore glam slippers just to keep one part of me feeling pretty.
Can’t wait to hear the news… good luck with the birth, and Happy Birthday to your little one !
I have never been in your position Nicole, but maybe try do something to keep your mind off tomorrow and hoping you go into labor. The stress of the situation stops your body from going ahead I think. So maybe go shopping, or for a walk, or like others suggested, treating yourself to a pedicure.
That bangle is great!
I can’t wait to hear what “lovely” name you choose. Early Congrats!!
i’m loving those shoes and that bangle! all great choices, i’d say!
good luck tomorrow!!! you’ll do great!
Good luck tomorrow!! Hope your induction “takes” & baby gets on the move. I don’t know the situation of your feet & ankles, but mine never swelled or got puffy until right after baby was born — all those IV fluids. So take a pair of flip-flops or open-back shoes, or you might have to leave the hospital in your slippers, like I did!
(Love those red shoes!!)
Everything will be fine.
Btw: love the porch rug.
I say take the opportunity to get busy with your hubby today…hey, it might even bring on labor! And if not, at least you get one last hurrah before parenthood. Good luck, breathe, let go, and enjoy your new sweet bundle….
I love that bangle. And I’m so excited for you to get that baby out! Hope everything goes really well!!
Congrats Nicole! Can’t wait to your return and thanks for the last minute fashion fix…
Good luck Nicole! She’ll be “lovely” and so will you and Brandon. Thank you so much for sharing your life with all of us. I’m sending you all my best wishes!
I have no kids so I have no great pieces of advice, so I’ll just wish you and your guy and your little girl the best for tomorrow and for all the days that come after.
Everything will be fine! Keep us posted!! I can’t believe you’re going to be a mother! How strange :)
Good luck & lovely blog.
Best wishes, Nicole! You and you’re little one will be just fine! So excited for you!
You will rock during labor, Nicole! I just know it!!!!!
This is one of my fave style posts yet! I love the color combination!
I was induced with both of my babies, and it’s not so bad (of course, I have nothing to compare it to!). It’s not always the most preferred route but by tomorrow night, when you’re holding your sweet baby girl, you won’t care how she got here! :)
Good luck to you guys tomorrow!
Congrats Nicole! I’m being induced tomorrow morn at 7am too! Good Luck and your designs are amazing.
Good luck tomorrow!!!! I am so exited for you!! I only know you through your blog, but I seriously feel like one of my girlfriends is about to have a baby. Best wishes for a great delivery. Enjoy your beautiful baby!
Don’t forget to have your husband post for you!!!!
Your (large) but largely silent fan-base here in Australia is barracking for you!
But don’t go the hoop earrings – dangly earrings plus baby = pain.
Good luck to you guys tomorrow!
Good luck for the birth!! How exciting! :D
Good luck tomorrow, I have been following you since before the big announcement and it was so exciting, wishing you the best!
P.S. as a long-time baby sitter who knows from experience, you should avoid those earrings unless you want them ripped out
A gorgeous look…as always! : )
Good luck tomorrow! I cannot wait to “meet” your little one!
GOOD LUCK! I can’t wait. You will be stunned and sleep-deprived for a while, but you will totally get that it was worth it as you see the personality emerge.
BTW, don’t be horrified by the post-pregnancy body. I lost all my weight in two weeks, but still looked horribly misshapen! (If you get a c-section, you will be swollen for a while, too.) It slowly begins to look normal again, I swear.
From far away Brazil I wish you all the best for tomorrow. Soon you’re gonna have your bebay in your arms and live will never be the same anymore. Just better! Good Luck!
Delurking from down state IL to wish you the best on your induction (been there twice) and to say that the Old Navy skirt is fabulously comfortable! I have already bought two and plan to buy a couple more. They are my new summer go-to piece. Wish they had been around for my last post-baby tummy! Blessings to you and your coming little one!
hey little momma…ive been in your situation..and i had to be induced with an overdue baby boy..and like some other poster said..its not that bad…i did want to have my “water break” but i soon realized after a bit of crying that no matter how he actually got here…HE WAS HERE!! and i loved and still love my baby boy :) he’s 5 now!
and all the posters saying..”relax..take a chill pill…get a pedicure” lol its really laughable…they are only saying it because they’ve been were you are..and they NOW know that chilling would’ve been the better option..but while youa re actually going through it…NOT CHILLING IS ALL YOU CAN DO! …lol..
yeah so dont chill out…keep thinking how awesome its going to be to hold your baby girl..keep pacing..and wondering exactly when she will be here..because by the time she actually graces you with her little prissy presence…you will be totally exhausted and wished you’d done alll the tings everyone has said!!! lol..
she will be awesome..and there isnt a doubt you guys will be great parents…congrats again..and have a sleepless night :) she will be here before you know it…
oh, girl! what a lovely style you put together when you’re so obviously distracted. i can’t wait to see the photo of you on wednesday with your beautiful baby in your arms!!! and the photo a little later this month, of you in this lovely ensemble you put together for us, with your little girl in your arms. good luck!!
love, robin
get organized so you can sit back and enjoy the next few hours. try to get some sleep tonight and know that you will be in safe hands tomorrow. enjoy the ride, it will be the best day of your life and more.
I have read your blog for a while now, but never commented. Like many others, I have checked in several times during the past week to hear the news, and I HAVE BEEN THINKING OF YOU ALL DAY. By now, your little sweetling will be in your arms. Happy Birth Day! Sending you much love from the Big Apple.
The whole experience will be well-worth it tomorrow when your little girl is placed in your arms. Everything will go perfect! I wish you and your husband the best! Good-luck Nicole!
When I had my son I felt guilt sending him to the nursery so I kept him in my room. I learned now that you should take advantage of the chance to sleep don’t feel guilty! Rest while you can…
So exciting!! Can’t wait to read the post-baby post!!
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My very good friend is going in for a c-section tomorrow. Your little ones will have the same b-day!
As far as the outfit goes, I’m so loving those red shoes.
Good Luck Nicole. Once you have your baby in your arms it is all worth it just remember that when you feel like giving up…which you will!!
You’re going to be comfy and stylin’ once baby arrives :)
Love your new mom look! Might copy it with my limited options here in germany without any of the stores you named – I’m due in a week and a half and then I’ll need a new mommy style, too.
Wish you all the best!!!
Good luck! You will be a fantastic mama, for sure.
Thinking of you today and wishing you all the best…can’t wait to see a picture of your baby. :)
It’s funny, I don’t really know you – but still checking on you everyday to see if the baby is here. Goodluck today. The best tip people gave me and I wish I took advantage of it more is..Sleep when the baby sleeps.
Wishing you the best! Hope everything goes well and Baby is here soon! :)
Good luck today, Nicole & Brandon! x
God bless as you deliver! I said a prayer for you.
good luck; hope all is going well. that outfit is beautiful but as the mom of 2 with #3 coming soon, those earrings look very very graspable by baby fingers. I’ve been wearing studs only for the past 4 years after some painful earring grabs…
best wishes for an easy delivery and a healthy mom and baby.
You should be in labor right now!!! ouch! Good luck. Wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS, this is the best day of your life :) Give thanks, get rest, and enjoy the wonderful little blessing. Can’t wait to see pictures and read of your experience.
Thanks. I am going out to buy that skirt now!
thinking of you.
I too have been obsessively checking the blog for news of the birth. Good call on the May style guide…that will be awesome hot mommy garb! Wishing you a smooth, calm birth!
cute clothes!
BUT OH MY GOSH! you are probably having a baby RIGHT.NOW.
eeee! congrats!
Adorable clothing choices. As usual!
Congrats on baby! Wishing you guys the best!
good luck and congrats :)
Good luck and congrats!!
Good luck tomorrow… i have been checking in daily to see the new little one. Looks like you won’t have to wait much longer. Congrats!
Happy Induction Day! You’re probably already holding your beautiful baby girl by now! Congratulations!
Hope everything goes well today. We’re all thinking of you.
Congratulations and good luck today. Can’t wait to see the beautiful baby girl!
I have been reading for a long time now, and never posted – just wanted to say I hope it all goes well, and cannot wait to meet Baby-Balch! World-wide good vibes coming your way :)
BABIES BABIES!!! :D I hope everything went well today and that you are already holding that sweet baby of yours!
I really enjoy your blog and love the look of the new porch. the pink chairs are delicious! Wishing you all the best health and happiness with your new baby.
Good luck with the induction!
Hope all went well today! Congrats!
If you have it on the 28th, which is today, that is my husband’s birthday. That is so cool. I’m sending you lots of love and best wishes from afar. So excited for your new journey:)
I hope everything went well today, and you, Baby Girl Balch and Brandon, too, are all resting comfortably now!
Wishing you: Sweet Dreams of resting with babies in Egg Chairs…
I’ve been checking in all day…. Wishing you the best!!! Can’t wait to see that little beauty :)
AAAH! Where is your child??? I’m anxious to see her! Good luck tomorrow — I’ll be thinking easy-labor-thoughts all day.
Kept checking in today, just in case ;)
I’m with Julie Anne (two spots up)–Hoping all went well today with you, Baby Girl Balch and Brandon also. My son’s 2nd birthday was yesterday (4.27). Big Congratulations!
Hope all went well today :)
I’m putting my money on the little babe being named something cheerful and pink-related…Something like Rose or Mauve or Petunia haha.
Congratulations in advance! Hope everything went well today. :)
oh, what a lovely blog you have. You are a neighbor!!
hooray!
I found you via the home depot challenge.
xo
Wow, it looks wonderful! The painted rug is simply stunning and it transforms the whole space! Great work (and while super pregnant!) S.
You’re blog is wonderful! I’m so glad I stumbled upon it again and I just bookmarked it so I won’t forget it again. Congrats on the baby! Hopefully everything went well.
How exciting, Congratulations!
Congratulations! Hope all went well!
Thinking of you guys! All the best.
Good Luck!!! Can’t wait to “meet” her!
I just had my first baby in January and I hear you on the wash and wear clothes that you need to have now! Also, loose-fitting is great. I found out pretty soon that I couldn’t wear most of my wardrobe because it was too tight to be good for nursing!
I absolutely loved this outfit that you put together and found a similar skirt and shirt at Target. Hooray!
Good luck with the delivery! I can’t wait to read how you handle a baby while maintaining a beautiful house! :) I have a 17 month old son and he rules the roost. Take care…best of luck from us in Japan.
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Thinking of you! All the best!!
Hoping everything went well Tuesday! Excited to see new family pics!
This is sooo exciting Nicole, I have been checking your blog for news since tuesday!!! baby news please?????
Just checking in over here. Thinking of you and wishing you well!
Those first few days after baby arrives are such a whirlwind :) Isn’t it amazing how there’s no longer any distinction between night and day? Prayed for you all just now – hope things are going well!!! :)
GOOD LUCK!
I adore your style posts, you know.
I hope you’ll be home soon with your little one, spending lots of time in bed and enjoying some coddling as you recover!
delurking to wish you the best……….
Good luck from Iceland! Love your blog and hope everything is good with you and the baby, ouhh and Congratulations!
Okay, I’m delurking out of impatience. I’m going to need a name.
I hope your family is doing well. Please post!
Good luck! All the best!
Nicole’s mom posted an update on her blog the day she was induced. http://www.tomatodrill.com/
thanks for the shout out about the jersey foldover skirt! I’m 7 months pregnant, and have been really looking for a few things I can wear for the next 2 months and through the summer. This is perfect! I went to Old Navy a couple days ago, and these were almost gone! luckily I snagged one of the two they had left in my size, and it is so comfy! Thank you.
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