5 Things to do this Spring While Pregnant
Spring.. It gives us a certain energy. A desire to do things. Leave our houses. Enjoy some fresh air.. Jessica gives us 5 things to do this spring while pregnant.
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Before you Deliver.. Things to think of
As our pregnancy's progress, we start to focus on delivering the baby. Where are we delivering, who is delivering, who will be in the room, and more. A delivery plan...
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Spring Layering
Spring, that wonderful season that where it rains, the wind blows, and eventually we see some flowers. We also walk out our door to winter in the morning and almost...
What size do I wear now?
I think one of the hardest parts of maternity for me was my changing body. Not only was I mentally dealing with a body that I didn't know anymore but...
Traveling with Small Children
Let's just say that I HATED traveling with Sky when she was a baby. Please see exhibit A below. Because of Sky's hatred of the car seat, I normally ended...
Travel Tips for Pregnancy
Raise your hand if you will be traveling to visit family this holiday season. I travel to Ohio from Wisconsin to visit our family every year so I've gotten so...
Celebrating the Season.. Pregnant
O man, the holidays. While they can bring closeness, fun, and memories, they can also be a huge time of stress. You can feel the stress of not wanting to...
Celebrate The Holidays In Style and Comfort
I remember the business holiday party that I went to while pregnant. Trying to find something comfortable to wear cause it was my first trimester and I was very uncomfortable....
How shopping small impacts your community
I know, we've all heard it.. Shop Small this season! Shopping small helps your community. Shop local! But what does that really mean? I mean how does shopping small actually...
Winter Coats & Kids Who Hate Them
One late November day when I was pregnant with my second kid, I was out grocery shopping with 18-month-old Ollie (he's the one in the picture, wasn't he cute?!). He...
Winter Maternity Fashion
So for me, winter falls into two categories: absolute peak cozy and comfortable party attire. Let's get real, I'm at the stage of my life where I value comfort over...
Get Great Sleep while Pregnant
Is it just me or is sleep sometimes amazing and sometimes completely elusive while pregnant? I slept like a rock during all my first trimesters. In fact falling asleep at...
Back to School: Pumping Edition
While everyone else is writing blogs about the lunchbox you should buy for little George, we want you to take a moment and read about the clothing you should get...
Bra Basics: Measuring Yourself for a Bra
Have you struggled to shop for bras online but you haven't been able to get into Close to the Heart to find your perfect fit? That's totally OK. I'm going...
Meet the Team: Heather
Name: Heather Lenox, but I'll answer to mommy, mama, ma, and mamamamamama What do you do at Close to the Heart? I help out with social media and try to be an...
Back to Work & Pumping
Are you heading back into the office? For many of us that means that we will be pumping more often. Let's talk quickly about how to make pumping an enjoyable...
Road Trips & Pregnancy: 5 Tips to Stay Comfortable
It's officially the summer of the road trip! I'm so excited. Being pregnant while road tripping can lead to its own challenges. Heidi talks through 5 tips for travelling in the...