add_action('wp_footer', function () { echo ''; }, 99); add_action('wp_footer', function () { echo ''; }, 99); Gallery Archives - PregnancyBeyond https://pregnancybeyond.com/ca/gallery/ Pregnancy, Postpartum and Parenting Information Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:51:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pregnancybeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/PB-Logo-100x100.png Gallery Archives - PregnancyBeyond https://pregnancybeyond.com/ca/gallery/ 32 32 Whitney’s Garden Theme Baby Shower https://pregnancybeyond.com/whitneys-garden-theme-baby-shower/ Fri, 17 May 2019 16:56:13 +0000 https://www.pregnancybeyond.com/?p=3376 Reading Time: 3 minutesWhitney’s Garden Theme: Whitney’s Garden Theme Baby Shower – A baby is BLOOMING – Beautiful preggo mama, Whitney is expecting a mini-me. This exquisitely planned garden themed baby shower was a superb celebration to welcome her sweet little girl. So plush and elegant looking. The pink, gold, and floral scheme was such a perfect color combo. Entertaining guests with games like Baby A-Z, Diaper Raffle, Guess the Baby Food and What’s in the Diaper. The games created a party atmosphere that allowed guests to mingle and chat. So it became very easy to connect with each other. The beautiful mom-to-be […]

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Whitney’s Garden Theme Baby Shower – A baby is BLOOMING – Beautiful preggo mama, Whitney is expecting a mini-me. This exquisitely planned garden themed baby shower was a superb celebration to welcome her sweet little girl.

So plush and elegant looking. The pink, gold, and floral scheme was such a perfect color combo.

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Whitney’s table

Entertaining guests with games like Baby A-Z, Diaper Raffle, Guess the Baby Food and What’s in the Diaper. The games created a party atmosphere that allowed guests to mingle and chat. So it became very easy to connect with each other.

The beautiful mom-to-be enjoyed the game What’s in the Diaper. I love a chocolate bar of candy she said.

Whitney’s friends

Whitney’s friend

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Menu:

The mains comprised of Fried Chicken, Jerk Chicken, Veggies, Baked Ziti, Meatballs, and Spanish Rice

The dessert table was made up of  Salad, Raspberry, Buttercream Cake, Oreo Cake, Mini Cupcakes, Cookies, and  Rice Krispy treats.

The menu also featured a  mom-osa bar which included Peach Juice, Strawberry Juice, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Welches sparkling rose with pineapples, Watermelon, and strawberry fruit

 

Whitney’s Garden Theme

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The gorgeous mommy-to-be was glad to see so many old faces again. “The highlight of my day was seeing friends I haven’t seen in years,” she said.

She told PregnancyBeyond “I am looking forward to having a special bond between me and my baby girl. I can not wait for us to wear matching outfits, gets our nails done, vacation together, and become best friends!”

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Thank you, Whitney, and congratulations to you and your family on your sweet little girl! 💕

 

 

ALSO SEE: Jasmine’s  “Princess Zion” Baby Shower

Nadia’s Royal Baby Shower

 

Fab Mom-to-be: Whitney

 


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Woman With Cerebral Palsy Welcomes Baby https://pregnancybeyond.com/woman-with-cerebral-palsy-welcomes-baby/ Sun, 31 Mar 2019 07:46:32 +0000 https://www.pregnancybeyond.com/?p=3312 Reading Time: 3 minutesAwe-Inspiring! Woman With Cerebral Palsy Welcomes Baby: How a Woman With Cerebral Palsy gives birth to a Baby. Inspiring story. “We need to make a decision if you really want to keep her. Because, if she’s alive she will remain a vegetable. Also, she would have machines to keep her alive and we recommend that you terminate her life”. Those were the words of the doctor to Cassi’s parents.   Born 10 weeks early to Scott and Lisa Baird, Cassandra Baird know as Cassi had lots of complications at birth. This includes underdeveloped lungs and not enough oxygen to her […]

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Awe-Inspiring! Woman With Cerebral Palsy Welcomes Baby:

How a Woman With Cerebral Palsy gives birth to a Baby. Inspiring story.

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“We need to make a decision if you really want to keep her. Because, if she’s alive she will remain a vegetable. Also, she would have machines to keep her alive and we recommend that you terminate her life”. Those were the words of the doctor to Cassi’s parents.

 

Born 10 weeks early to Scott and Lisa Baird, Cassandra Baird know as Cassi had lots of complications at birth. This includes underdeveloped lungs and not enough oxygen to her brain. Because of these complications, Cassi developed cerebral palsy.

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While in some people, cerebral palsy affects them physically and mentally. Luckily for Cassi, it just causes her to walk a little differently and fall down a lot. “Getting teased and being made fun of, affects me emotionally, but mentally my brain functions fine,” Cassi said.

 

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Cassi’s best friend and maternity photographer, Julie Burr who has been best friends with Cassi since 2nd grade had this to say about Cassi’s positive outlook “growing up with cerebral palsy weren’t easy but she sure made it look easy”.

Moreover, speaking to PregnancyBeyond, Julie duly appreciated her childhood friend “Cassi has far surpassed everything anyone ever told her she would be able to do-plus some. She is one of the most amazing women I know and definitely one of the strongest.”

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Excited to take the perfect maternity photos, Julie stated that the session with Cassi was “fun and easy”. “I had a vision in mind of what I wanted out of the images before we started”.

“She is so easy to work with so I explained what I had in mind and we made it happen. We were both happy with the results!” Julie tells PregnancyBeyond

Photos from the shoot showed Cassi cradling her baby bump and for the newborn shoot. Cassi can be seen cradling her newborn girl.

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It certainly was adorable maternity and newborn photoshoot.

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Spreading a message of hope, Cassi believes that God gives us all challenges and disabilities. It is how we learn to deal with them that defines us as a person. “I  strongly believe that we are capable of doing anything we want in life and living with the challenges we are given, as long as we at least try, have faith in ourselves, and have a positive attitude,” the new mom said.

Photographer: Julie Burr – Thistlelanephoto

 

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Nine Labor & Delivery Nurses Are Pregnant At The Same Time https://pregnancybeyond.com/nine-labor-delivery-nurses-at-maine-hospital-are-pregnant-at-the-same-time/ Wed, 27 Mar 2019 12:40:48 +0000 https://www.pregnancybeyond.com/?p=3282 Reading Time: 3 minutesNine Labor & Delivery Nurses At Maine Hospital Are Pregnant At The Same Time: Nine nurses who work in the labor and delivery unit at the largest hospital in Maine are pregnant. Also, they are expecting babies in the next few months.     The story went viral after one of the pregnant nurses, Brittney Verville, posted a photo on Facebook of eight of the women lined up outside the unit they work in. Also, holding cards with their due dates.     “Something is definitely in the water here at Maine Medical Center on the Labor and Delivery Unit!” […]

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Nine Labor & Delivery Nurses At Maine Hospital Are Pregnant At The Same Time:

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Nine nurses who work in the labor and delivery unit at the largest hospital in Maine are pregnant. Also, they are expecting babies in the next few months.

 

 

The story went viral after one of the pregnant nurses, Brittney Verville, posted a photo on Facebook of eight of the women lined up outside the unit they work in. Also, holding cards with their due dates.

 

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“Something is definitely in the water here at Maine Medical Center on the Labor and Delivery Unit!” she wrote. “Lots of baby friends being made this summer!”

 

Moreover, Maine Medical Center announced the baby boom by reposting the picture on a Facebook post. Also, congratulated the mothers.  The post featured eight of the nine nurses and their respective bumps.


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“After each one of us started to say, ‘We’re pregnant,’ I think it was a happier kind of announcement each time, and we’re all there for each other,” nurse Erin Grenier told CNN

 

Finally, the army of infants is expected to arrive between April and July.

 

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The hospital responded to some people’s concerns regarding having enough staff in the summer, commenting “Don’t worry! We have a plan.”

 

The soon-to-be moms said it has been great to have so much support at work.” It’s really nice coming to work and seeing other people who are just as pregnant and watching their bellies pop and just talking about these experiences that we are going through together,” nurse Amanda Spear told WMTW

 

 

The Portland hospital’s photo showed the nurses wearing their hospital scrubs, proudly showing off their bumps and holding cards indicating their due dates.

 

 

There were pinks and blues among the cards, along with two yellows and green.

 

 

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The nurses plan to be there for each others’ delivery, showing support from the beginning to the end of their pregnancies.

 

// 📸: ALICIA WILSON/MAINE MEDICAL CENTER VIA AP

 

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Dear Daughter – Heart Touching Poem https://pregnancybeyond.com/dear-daughter/ Wed, 28 Feb 2018 19:21:17 +0000 https://www.pregnancybeyond.com/?p=2766 Reading Time: 2 minutesDear Daughter: Dear Daughter – Heart Touching Poem:  A mother’s letter to her unborn daughter.                                           Dear Daughter, With each passing month, the love grows stronger. And so does the bump and the aches too. But I never felt a comforting discomfort before you. I am comforted by your dependency on me. For trusting me For choosing me They say that words are the depository of wisdom and so this is an early gift From me to you  Let them resonate with […]

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Dear Daughter:

Dear Daughter – Heart Touching Poem:

Dear Daughter

 A mother’s letter to her unborn daughter.
                                         

Dear Daughter,

With each passing month, the love grows stronger.

And so does the bump and the aches too.

But I never felt a comforting discomfort before you.

I am comforted by your dependency on me.

For trusting me

For choosing me

They say that words are the depository of wisdom and so this is an early gift

From me to you 

Let them resonate with you always…

 

 

People will cloud your vision with discouragement

But plow through their lies.

Often, people plant seeds of doubt in one’s mind to stem the growth of greatness.

With every kick, I know you’re going to be strong.

Challenge your anxious thoughts when they creep in.

More than your mother, I am your soul mate.

A shoulder to lean on

A listening ear always

A million ‘thank-yous’ aren’t enough to show my gratitude for you being my seed.

I may not supply all your wants, but I will definitely meet your needs.

The disproportionate expectations of women may leave you confused.

 

But be submissive only to your hearts desires

And question everything

It will be a lie to tell you that all will be smooth-sailing.

But every ship will eventually sail.

I see your eyes dancing with all the love that’s coming your way.

Can’t wait to see you…

I hear your heartbeat, I feel you close.

 

                                 
Just a wonderful poem. Thank you for sharing. Poet: Christiana Ikwueto



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My Bump Style: Simple and Energetic- Nifesimi https://pregnancybeyond.com/bump-style-simple-energetic-nifesimi/ Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:29:21 +0000 https://www.pregnancybeyond.com/?p=2618 Reading Time: 3 minutesMy Bump Style: My Bump Style: Simple and Energetic- Nifesimi. Fashion Curator and new mom to a beautiful baby girl, Nifesimi walks us through her pregnancy wardrobe trimester by trimester. Enjoy!                        My pregnancy style was very laid back unless I had to attend fancy functions. For the most part, I wore clothing similar to what I wore pre pregnancy but went a few sizes up. I also found myself wearing more dresses but not a lot of pants or skirts. I mainly recycled old pieces in my wardrobe until […]

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My Bump Style: Simple and Energetic- Nifesimi.

Fashion Curator and new mom to a beautiful baby girl, Nifesimi walks us through her pregnancy wardrobe trimester by trimester.

Enjoy!

                    

 

My pregnancy style was very laid back unless I had to attend fancy functions. For the most part, I wore clothing similar to what I wore pre pregnancy but went a few sizes up. I also found myself wearing more dresses but not a lot of pants or skirts. I mainly recycled old pieces in my wardrobe until they were too snug. Trust me, no one has to tell you when it’s time to start buying clothing in bigger sizes. I was also careful about prints, some prints tend to make you look bigger.

 

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I started needing to wear maternity clothes towards to end of my second trimester. By that time I had gained a lot of weight and couldn’t fit in regular sizes again unless I went 2-4 sizes up.

 

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I felt most comfortable in my go to look- jeans with either a tank or a t-shirt. I was also in love with anything halter style and stretchy fabrics.

My 3 must have maternity accessories would be fitted dress, stylish and comfortable flats and leggings.

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Style Tip: My advice is for you to wear what works best for your shape and be confident. The sexiest thing any woman can ever wear is confidence. Play around with different styles and stick to what works best for you;  there were times when I would order so many things and had to return.  Most importantly,  stick to anything that can accommodate your growing bump e.g. stretchy fabrics.

                        
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Babymoon: EXCELLENCE PLAYA MUJERES https://pregnancybeyond.com/babymoon-playa-mujeres-mexico-cancun-absolutely-gorgeous/ Tue, 16 Jan 2018 23:11:15 +0000 https://www.pregnancybeyond.com/?p=2644 Reading Time: 4 minutesBabymoon: Babymoon: EXCELLENCE PLAYA MUJERES Is Absolutely Gorgeous!    Gorgeous mama-to-be was on a babymoon vacation recently and she’s shared with us her amazing experience from her trip to Mexico.   Enjoy!                                             At what week of pregnancy did you take this trip?  I was 23 weeks pregnant during my vacation.   Your babymoon destination and why? We went to Playa Mujeres Mexico. We chose this because of the resort – it was adults only and was known for […]

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Gorgeous mama-to-be was on a babymoon vacation recently and she’s shared with us her amazing experience from her trip to Mexico.

 

Enjoy!

                                         

 

At what week of pregnancy did you take this trip? 

I was 23 weeks pregnant during my vacation.

 

Your babymoon destination and why?

We went to Playa Mujeres Mexico. We chose this because of the resort – it was adults only and was known for its amazing food! We are both foodies so it seemed like the perfect fit. The beaches were so gorgeous with fine white sand and clear turquoise waters! A plus – it doesn’t break the bank.

 

How long was the plane trip and how did you cope with flying during pregnancy?

I was asleep most of the flight, to be honest. The flights themselves weren’t long it was the layovers that were lengthy. I believe the total flight time (between two flights) was five hours.

 

 

How long was your babymoon vacation?

It was one week!

 

How would you describe your babymoon experience?

It was amazing. It was relaxing. We had perfect weather and the best food. I loved the luxurious treatment and pampering I received at the resort. My boyfriend got me a lovely prenatal massage that was heavenly and we did many excursions. Every night was like a date night!

 

Fun things to do at this destination

For anyone visiting this area of Mexico a tour of Chichen Itza (Mayan Ruins) is a must. We also took a catamaran ride to Isla Mujeres. And went swimming in a cenote (a sinkhole within a cave that contains groundwater) it was BEAUTIFUL!

 

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Which of these activities did you enjoy more?

Swimming in the cenote was definitely lovely! This and Chichen Itza were my two favorite excursions. I really enjoy experiencing history – such as the Mayan ruins.

 

Things to know about this destination

For pregnant women traveling here, I would be mindful that some areas in Mexico do have outbreaks of Zika virus – even currently. There were no mosquitoes in this area of Mexico but in other areas they are rampant. I would suggest to do your research to best protect you and your baby!

 

 

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Some of the amenities you enjoyed?

Room service! All-inclusive is lovely in that you can order whatever you’d like. I definitely ate like a queen while I was there! Eating for two had me eating well haha!

 

The funniest thing that happened to you during your babymoon?

I blame my horrible pregnancy brain for this. Haha, I can’t remember a specific funny moment!

 

5 essentials to pack for your babymoon and why?

Especially for a beach babymoon – I would say these are 5 essentials
♦    Sunscreen!
♦    Comfortable maternity swimwear. Laying on the beach with a baby belly is no fun if you have a fussy swimsuit.
♦    Dresses! For me easy of wear was huge. I loved being able to just throw on a cute summer dress and go. Maternity shorts? Meh. No thanks.
♦    A good tinted moisturizer. For my makeup-wearing ladies, this was a must! I love to wear makeup but a full face in that Mexico heat? No thanks. The tinted moisturizer had me feeling pretty without all the cake.
♦     An insulated water bottle. This was a lifesaver for me. It kept my water cool while on the beach and made sure I was hydrated.

 

Would this have been a good babymoon destination at a different time of the year?

I’ve heard mosquitos are rampant in the summer months so I’d do my research! Also. Be mindful of the heat. I’m sure this would be lovely during the summer if those two factors checked out.

 

5 Keys to a fantastic babymoon?

♦    Relax!
♦    Indulge! Get a massage. Explore. Just because you can’t drink while pregnant doesn’t mean there are more fun things you can do.
♦    Enjoy alone time with your partner. Do things you both find fun that you might not be able to do when the baby comes.
♦    Sleep. I don’t know about y’all but I had a lot of sleep to catch up on.
♦    If your location permits it and you’re like me – shop! Shopping alone is relaxing and finding pieces from new and exotic places is fun.

 

 

 On a scale of 1 – 10 with 10 being the most positive,  would you recommend this destination to other expectant mamas?

If you’re heading to an area in Mexico that is NOT at risk for Zika this location is very accommodating for future mamas. I’d give it a 9!

 

                              

Thank you for sharing your honeymoon adventure with us!

 


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36 Weeks Pregnant Mom Has 2 Month Old Twins https://pregnancybeyond.com/mom-36-weeks-pregnant-2-month-old-twins/ Tue, 19 Dec 2017 23:43:45 +0000 https://www.pregnancybeyond.com/?p=2583 Reading Time: < 1 minute36 Weeks Pregnant Mom: This Mom is 36 Weeks Pregnant And Has 2-Month-Old Twins. New York Fashion Designer,  Althea Harper, and her husband wanted to add to their family. They both already have a daughter together and decided to start trying for another baby, however, they had no success with conceiving.  Battling with infertility, Althea and her husband made the decision to use a surrogate to carry their biological child. Shortly after the surrogate became pregnant with their twins, then more good news –  Althea discovered she was also pregnant!   She is 36 weeks pregnant in this image with […]

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This Mom is 36 Weeks Pregnant And Has 2-Month-Old Twins.

New York Fashion Designer,  Althea Harper, and her husband wanted to add to their family.

They both already have a daughter together and decided to start trying for another baby, however, they had no success with conceiving.  Battling with infertility, Althea and her husband made the decision to use a surrogate to carry their biological child.

Shortly after the surrogate became pregnant with their twins, then more good news –  Althea discovered she was also pregnant!

 

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She is 36 weeks pregnant in this image with her two-month-old twins and older child.

What an amazing story. Congratulations Althea on your beautiful growing family,  a true story of modern motherhood.

Thank you for sharing this photo and amazing story with us @glow_portraits 

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Nadia’s Royal Baby Shower- Awe-Inspiring! https://pregnancybeyond.com/nadias-royal-baby-shower/ https://pregnancybeyond.com/nadias-royal-baby-shower/#comments Fri, 01 Dec 2017 20:15:09 +0000 https://www.pregnancybeyond.com/?p=2479 Reading Time: 4 minutesNadia’s Royal Baby Shower:   Nadia’s Royal Baby Shower – Awe-Inspiring! This baby shower befitting for a princess is almost too pretty to believe! Gorgeous mommy-to-be Nadia Matovu is celebrating the upcoming birth of her daughter and this luxe shower which she planned all by herself was elegance exemplified. The event which was held at The Dorchester, London United Kingdom featured a throne and a crown, a fresh flower wall of roses, and a custom Snapchat filter, you will love all the details and pictures from this baby shower occasion. Take a look!   Decor The colors for the shower […]

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Nadia’s Royal Baby Shower – Awe-Inspiring! This baby shower befitting for a princess is almost too pretty to believe! Gorgeous mommy-to-be Nadia Matovu is celebrating the upcoming birth of her daughter and this luxe shower which she planned all by herself was elegance exemplified.

The event which was held at The Dorchester, London United Kingdom featured a throne and a crown, a fresh flower wall of roses, and a custom Snapchat filter, you will love all the details and pictures from this baby shower occasion. Take a look!

 

Decor

The colors for the shower were red and gold combo. The decor featured a fresh flower wall of red roses, red rose centerpieces, red and gold B-A-B-Y blocks.

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Menu

The menu was a 3-course sit-down meal and it included:

Starters:

Baby squid stuffed with feta cheese and chorizo

Sweet English peas and lemongrass emulsion.

 

Main Course:

Casterbridge rib-eye steak,

Bone marrow flan,

Hand-cut chips,

Sauce choron,

Saddle of wild rabbit with rabbit Tortelli,

Black trompette, salsify,

Ballotine of guinea fowl stuffed with herbs and truffle and fondant potato.

 

Dessert: Caramelised chocolate mousse with caramel crisp and granny smith sorbet

 

Sweet table 

Treats on the sweet table included cupcakes and Ferrero Rocher towers, and a  two-tier princess rosette cake with large monogram “M” which stands for Baby Matovu.

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Baby Shower Games

Guest got entertained with games such as sing-along-baby-song and draw a baby on your head which the mommy-to-be found hilariously competitive “I enjoyed the “draw the baby on your head” game the most because everyone’s faces of concentration were hilarious even though the drawing results were a disaster LOL.” she said.

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Nadia's Royal Baby Shower

 

The fabulous mommy-to-be was happy to see all friends come together and here’s what she had to say “The main highlight for me was getting advice from my friends- they did not sugar coat anything and mentally prepared me for childbirth and motherhood. Opening gifts was another highlight, but it was the cards I loved the most- each card had heartfelt messages that made me cry.” She continued to say “This is my husband and I’s first child and we are so excited. I am so blessed to know so many positive women that my daughter will be fortunate enough to have as Aunties.”

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Nadia's Royal Baby Shower
Nadia's Royal Baby Shower

“I’m looking forward to raising a strong black queen, and dressing her up as a doll along the way. Although our daughter will be Daddy’s Little Princess, I want to raise her to be a queen-an ambitious, intelligent, positive, black queen.”

Nadia's Royal Baby Shower
 Nadia's Royal Baby Shower

 

Congratulations Nadia, sending royally sweet wishes your way!

 


Credits:

Fab Mommy: Nadia Matovu
Event Planner/Decor: Fairytale Functions  / Flowers: Posh Walls
Photography: Ola Baker / Make-Up Artist: Kemi Kings

 


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Bertrand Mukendi’s Babymoon – Island of Sardinia https://pregnancybeyond.com/babymoon-the-incredibly-beautiful-italian-island-sardinia-bertrand-mukendi/ Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:51:28 +0000 https://www.pregnancybeyond.com/?p=2448 Reading Time: 4 minutesBertrand Mukendi’s Babymoon: The Incredibly Beautiful Italian Island of Sardinia Bertrand Mukendi’s Babymoon – Beautiful expecting mama, Bertrand Mukendi and husband recently went on a babymoon vacation to Sardinia, a large Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea. She some of her babymoon adventures with us! Enjoy!                                                     At what week of pregnancy did you take this trip? I was between 28 to 30 weeks   Your babymoon destination and why? We travelled to Sardinia, a […]

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Bertrand Mukendi’s Babymoon: The Incredibly Beautiful Italian Island of Sardinia

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Bertrand Mukendi’s Babymoon – Beautiful expecting mama, Bertrand Mukendi and husband recently went on a babymoon vacation to Sardinia, a large Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea. She some of her babymoon adventures with us!

Enjoy!

                                                 

 

At what week of pregnancy did you take this trip?

I was between 28 to 30 weeks

 

Your babymoon destination and why?

We travelled to Sardinia, a large Italian island in Mediterranean Sea, because its great weather and its gorgeous beaches 

 

How long was the plane trip and how did you cope with flying during pregnancy?

The trip took two hours and 45mins, I slept most of the journey as the flight was little uncomfortable.

 

How long was your babymoon vacation?

We were at Sardinia for 7 days. 

Bertrand Mukendi's Babymoon

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Bertrand Mukendi's Babymoon

 

How would you describe your babymoon experience?

As we have two other children,  we wanted to go somewhere to chill relax, and have romantic time to reconnect and Sardina was just the perfect destination!

 

Fun things to do at this destination

There is so much to explore on this italian Island,  mountain views, walking, massages and of course swimming. The sweeping views of the sea and the coast are certainly impressive.

   

Which of these activities did you enjoy more?

We most enjoyed doing nothing (LOL) but chilling by the pool and going to the beach!

Things to know about this destination

Sardinia is gorgeous island,  full of overwhelming hospitality, outrageously good food, awesome white beaches and clear blue sea. It is certainly a beautiful place to visit, lovely people and awesome weather.

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Bertrand Mukendi's Babymoon

Bertrand Mukendi's Babymoon

 

Funniest thing that happened to you during your babymoon?

The funniest thing to happen on this trip was that we found out our hotel was four hours drive from the airport, so we decided to get the train there but as we didn’t know the area, we ended up going the wrong direction.  We rod around a few trains till the train service ended and we were back at where we started! ( Lol!  ) . We had to abandon our plans of getting to our hotel and checking in to another hotel till the morning, we laughed about it and surprisingly no one wanted to kill the other person so it was all good fun and we got to explore Sardinia further. My belly and I did a lot of running and walking that day (Lol!)

5 essentials to pack for your babymoon and why?

–  – Pregnancy pillow- you want to have a good night’s sleep

–  – Maternity swimwear you want to be comfortable and show off your bump

– – Comfortable footwear always a good idea

– – Sunscreen to protect you and your growing bump

– – Compression stockings to avoid swelling of the feet during the flight

Bertrand Mukendi's Babymoon

Bertrand Mukendi's Babymoon

Bertrand Mukendi's Babymoon

 

5 keys to a fantastic babymoon?

–  – Agree on a destination

–  – Plan your days

– -Chill out loads

– -Make it romantic

– -And enjoy every second

 

On a scale of 1 – 10 with 10 being the most positive,  would you recommend this destination to other expectant mamas?

Are you looking for a brilliant Italian break without the noise and stress of the mainland? Sardinia has some of the Mediterranean’s most seductive beaches, yet within tootling distance of some great restaurants, agreeable bars and the soothing evening, it’s just an amazing place to visit.

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Congratulations mama and thank you for sharing your babymoon experience with us! Find more of Bertrand on her Instagram page

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Vivian Wahyon Bump Style: Simple and Comfortable https://pregnancybeyond.com/bump-style-simple-sexy-stylish-comfortable-vivian-wahyon/ Tue, 28 Nov 2017 22:38:07 +0000 https://www.pregnancybeyond.com/?p=2402 Reading Time: 4 minutesVivian Wahyon Bump Style: Vivian Wahyon Bump Style: Simple, Sexy, Stylish, and Comfortable. Fashion and Lifestyle Enthusiast, Vivian Wahyon who welcomed a cute baby boy just this past week, walks us through her pregnancy wardrobe trimester by trimester. Enjoy!                        I would describe my pregnancy style as simple, sexy, stylish and comfortable. As a stay at home mom with a baby on the way, I am all about saving so what I did in my first trimester was to shop out of my closet. My pre-pregnancy outfits varied in sizes, […]

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Vivian Wahyon Bump Style: Simple, Sexy, Stylish, and Comfortable.

Fashion and Lifestyle Enthusiast, Vivian Wahyon who welcomed a cute baby boy just this past week, walks us through her pregnancy wardrobe trimester by trimester.

Enjoy!

                    

 

I would describe my pregnancy style as simple, sexy, stylish and comfortable. As a stay at home mom with a baby on the way, I am all about saving so what I did in my first trimester was to shop out of my closet. My pre-pregnancy outfits varied in sizes, I wear a small, medium and sometimes large depending on how I want the cut and fitting to look on my body.

 

Vivian Wahyon Bump Style

Vivian Wahyon Bump Style

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In my second trimester, my bump started to peep out. I then wore pieces from my closet that are stretchy and fun while accommodating my baby bump. Around this time, I found leggings, midi dresses and skirts more comfortable, I also found myself wearing more of the medium sizes from my closet.

Style tip: Now that my bump was beginning to show more ( I eat a lot haha!) I opted for more of my fitted looks that were comfortable instead of the loose fitting clothing. I did this to create an illusion of my body looking smaller and focusing more on my bump which is my greatest accessory.

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Vivian Wahyon Bump Style

 

By the third trimester, I started needing maternity jeans because my regular jeans could not fit. Instead of actual maternity jeans, I turned to wearing leggings and I could still get away with stretchy dresses.

My 3 must have maternity accessories will definitely be leggings, midi skirts and dresses because of how comfortable they are and mainly because they are fun to wear. The stretchiness accentuates the bump without making you look bigger then you truly are. I remember my girlfriends asking me why do I always wear fitted dresses? I told them that I wanted the “world” to know that I am expecting a baby.

To be honest I wouldn’t wear anything I can not move in. My biggest of all is staying comfortable.

Vivian Wahyon Bump Style

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Vivian Wahyon Bump Style

Vivian Wahyon Bump Style

 

To expecting moms out there, if you are trying to save a few bucks like myself, always try to shop in your closet first. I wore a lot of things out of my closet and bought a few non-maternity clothing as my bump grew bigger and when the season changed.

I really like the idea of non maternity clothing mainly because I am still able to wear these pieces post pregnancy, unlike actual maternity clothing ( which I did not buy). By the time the temperature dropped in November, I had my chunky knit sweaters and the leggings came in handy to keep me warm.

In short, it was really easy for me to transition my pre-pregnancy style to pregnancy style because, I already had different sizes in my closet.

My advise will be, wear pieces that looks and feel good on your body while accommodating the bump. It is also important to wear clothing that you can breathe in, and are able to move in easily.

                          

Congratulations Vivian and thank you for sharing your pregnancy style with us. Find more of Vivian on her Instagram Page @whatviviwore

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