Ozma Cypress jumpsuit in raw silk
Beklina alpaca turtleneck
Elizabeth Suzann Clyde Trench (small)
Play X Comme des Garcons sneakers (these are a decade old) |
Secondhand at The Real Real
I have so many thoughts*. Who am I kidding, I always do, but now, whoa.
And they’re all scattered all over the place.
So please bear with me as I sort them all out.
It’s a funny thing, this being pregnant. I don’t only want to write about being pregnant; I have always skipped over pregnancy and motherhood posts, because that wasn’t my life and honestly, I wasn’t that interested in most cases. Funny thing though, I AM PREGNANT. So…I’m going to need to write about it.
Me. Pregnant.
One day I wasn’t, the next I was. That’s the thing about life: you never know exactly what’s coming next. All the planning, work, resolutions, struggle, decisions, and poof, they’re gone in the wake of something bigger.
I didn’t want to be a mother. But first, I did.
Now, I’ve come back around to the idea, although it is in conflict with everything I recently thought about myself, who I thought I was, and how I saw my future.
See? Life is just like personal style, it’s changing all the time 🙂
It seems to me, life is best enjoyed by embracing, but also letting go. And by being flexible. VERY FLEXIBLE.
*I’m not sure, but Elizabeth Holmes might have trademarked “so many thoughts” and I don’t mean to use that or infringe upon that in any way. It’s just such an appropriate phrase right now…
Thanks for taking us along for this wild pregnancy ride, Grechen. Your “so many thoughts” are really eloquent, and you look really happy and dreamy in your pictures.
Flexilibility will serve you well. You’ve got this. <3
I read your blog occasionally , mainly looking for reviews on EF items. I smiled very wide when I read your pregnant post and how you two decided to be parents. I’m 47 years old and conceived at 44,had him prematurely at 45 and he’s now 2 years old. It’s interesting, being an older mom, especially when I never thought it would work out this way. Anyway, just telling you that I’m happy for you and looking forward to seeing your pregnancy outfits. Hi from Canada!
Thank you so much!! I’m looking forward to this new adventure 🙂
Mazel Tov, Grechen! I’ve enjoyed following your posts, whatever the topic, but selfishly I am super excited to see where parenthood takes you, and your writing! I turned 42 today, and I have a 9 month old son, so I appreciate the older mom experience. Wishing you all the best and Happy New Year!
Keri in Brooklyn
Life is to be embraced, I agree totally !! I also like the fact you state that we need to be flexible.
I try to be more and more adaptable to the situations that arise in life, it is a journey of many paths, and , just like the changes we make in our fashion styles or influences, we adapt according to our level of comfort, our environment, age and circumstances. This is such a wonderful site. I always enjoy being part of it Grechen. Your thoughts and ideas are fantastic !
L-Jay
I love that comment ” Flexibility will serve you well”……….that is so appropriate for everything in life………great phrase 🙂
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Crud! That was a happy face emoji.
haha.. sorry, emojis don’t translate very well here do they?
yes! and thank you for your feedback and comments!!
thank you keri!! happy late birthday, and congratulations on your relatively new little one!