Happily Hughes | Atlanta Fashion & Lifestyle Content Creator
It’s time to pack that hospital bag! Since this is my second go-around, I feel much more confident in my packing abilities. Last time, we showed up to the hospital with 3 suitcases! Just a little over-prepared. To prevent you from doing the same, or bringing too little, I’ve put
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People keep asking me- “You’re so close, aren’t you so excited?” Um, DUH! Get this alien OUT OF ME!! I mean that in the most loving way possible by the way, I swear. I’m just OVER being fat and round and swollen and gross. So done. The “glow” has left
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Happy Monday friends! Today we’re talking shapewear. I’ve gotten several emails asking if I’ve been wearing shapewear underneath my tighter pregnancy dresses, and the answer is HECK YES! Ladies, let’s be honest, as much as I love pregnancy and this little belly, there are parts of me jiggling where they
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I have a very serious question: how did our parents live without the AH-mazing baby gear we get to enjoy today? I don’t know how they did it! Especially after trying out this Nuna Leaf. Remember those bouncers our parents used to put us in? They were borderline risks for
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Dearest Hudson, In a short time you will no longer be an only child. It’s going to be quite the transition for you, and my mommy heart can’t help but worry. You’ve been the center of my attention for 2+ years and will soon have to share that limelight with
A Letter to My Firstborn on His Last Days of Being an Only Child Read More »
Ok so I definitely need to clarify on my Instagram post last night. As soon as I found out I was pregnant I was set on having a natural child birth. After doing a lot of research, I chose to do water birth with hypnobirthing. I switched practices to a
Oh how i love these photos by Joleen Pete Photography! The husband and I keep going back and forth on whether we want more kids, and right now it’s a big “let’s see how this one turns out”. So I really wanted to capture this pregnancy, and how special
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And time just keeps slipping by. Only 8 more weeks until my due date and I am trying to soak in this goofy shaped belly of mine! Update from last week: my PGP is healing and I’m going to the doctor today to discuss future exercise etc. A week without
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Another fun holiday style post with the NFL! If you read my last post you already know that we are a football fanatic family. Every Sunday after church is spent grilling out, watching football and playing catch in the front yard. It’s something I truly enjoy and I know they’ll be memories
First, let me just say this is one stubborn baby! We’ve gone in twice to the ultrasound place to get a good picture of her and both times she rolls over so we can’t see her! All we know is she has some sweet fat feet, a head full of
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nutrimom for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. My last installment on Nutrimom is here! This program has completely changed me and helped me to have the best pregnancy possible. As I stated in my last post, my Personal
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Babies need a lot of stuff. Any mom will tell you this. From strollers, to sleeping, to dressing super cute – we know it adds up! At least the second time around it’s easier to know what you actually need, what you don’t, and what the best of the
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Who else loves to register? Definitely a favorite past-time of mine! I’ve even gone with friends and helped them register for their weddings and baby showers. So when I got pregnant with Miss Henley I knew exactly what to do- go to Buy Buy Baby, get that registry gun, and
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Where my curly ladies at? During each pregnancy my hair has gotten curlier and curlier. At first I had the typical girl reaction of “OMG I hate my hair.” But I am learning to love these curls! If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. Right? Which is why I
The holidays are in full swing, I’ve got a big belly, and this fall weather is my absolute favorite. All in all, a pretty fabulous time. Yes, my body hurts and I feel like a roly poly. I’ve got some heartburn, pretty serious pelvic pain and I am SO tired.
30 Week Bump Update with Lyon and Post and Blanqi Girls Read More »
This was an emotional post for me to write. No parent ever enjoys thinking about a time when their child was in pain/sick. But I need to share this so more families are better educated. SO here goes: I gave birth to a beautiful and healthy boy on June 3, 2013. August
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So full blown freak out has officially occurred. I’m having a baby in 11-ish weeks and NOTHING is ready. Nothing. I have 3 rooms fully unpacked and organized, no nursery to speak of, and we’re still eating at the island in the kitchen because I can’t pick out a dang
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nutrimom for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. So it’s been two weeks since I last posted about Nutrimom and I have so much more to tell you! I had my initial meeting with my personal coach, and we’ve
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