I would say the third trimester is the most challenging trimester to dress for because during the first and second trimester I could wear a lot of the clothes I was wearing pre-pregnancy but by the third trimester there was no way I was fitting into some of those pieces. I thrifted some maternity pants which really opened up a lot of options for me! Linen pants with stretchy waist bands and stretchy dresses became my goes to as well. I thought I would share some of the outfits I wore during my third trimester with links to similar and exact pieces in this blog post!
I recently visited this beautiful salon Lady & Wolf Salon in Scottsdale for a hair makeover. I really wanted to get my hair done before baby arrived and it was just the refresh/pick me up I needed! I found Lady & Wolf while researching salons in Phoenix and it looked like a dream salon. It’s located right in Scottsdale’s Old Town, a tourist destination in Phoenix. The salon interiors are impeccably designed and make the space feel super airy, chic, and inviting. The salon owner is super sweet and Grace, my hair stylist, was just the best! They really made my experience amazing.
I have been using clean beauty products for years, but when I became pregnant I wanted to be extra careful about what I was putting on my skin, hair, etc. because it directly affects baby! I immediately went through all of my products and with the help of this website called 15 Minute Beauty, verified what I could continue to use and what would have to be put away until after pregnancy. I also used it to make sure any new products were pregnancy safe before adding them to my beauty routine. I thought I would round up my favorites for any new mommas out there looking for recommendations on beauty products that are clean and safe to use during pregnancy.
Third Trimester Update: Pregnancy Symptoms & Must Haves
By Esperanza on January 21, 2024I am writing this blog post the day before baby boy’s due date (January 22nd), which is so crazy to say! Although he must be quite happy and cozy in there because I hadn’t started dilating at all yet at my appointment last week. We’ll see what happens this week! This pregnancy has felt so long, especially because of everything I have been dealing with in my life. My partner of 10 years was really struggling with mental health issues when we had to part ways over halfway through my pregnancy. Four months later, he is finally getting the help he needs which I am so thankful for and gives me a lot of peace of mind going into the birth of our son.
I’m so excited to be sharing a reveal of baby boy’s nursery! i’ve always dreamed of having a beautiful nursery for my first baby and I’m so happy with how it turned out. I was able to partner with some amazing brands on the furniture, was given some wonderful gifts from my baby registry, and a lot of the decor was thrifted. I was going for a neutral, desert boho feel and I think I accomplished just that! As I am writing this we are a week away from his due date which is so crazy. I can’t wait to see my baby boy enjoying this space I decorated for him.
Full term with my baby boy in the desert! These last few months have seemed so long but now we are only a week away from his due date. It’s been a long and tough journey emotionally for those who have been following along with my story, but it feels incredible that I will finally be meeting him so soon. All my life I have wanted to be a mommy while also being petrified of being pregnant and going through labor. Now that I’ve experienced pregnancy, I know what an incredible miracle it is to be the perfect home for my baby and how amazing that feels. That’s not to say it doesn’t come with its challenges of course but every inconvenience has been worth it. I haven’t felt too scared about labor which has been surprising, although I know the day it happens will be tough. I’ve been doing my best to research and prepare myself for it but I know the joy of getting to hold my baby in my arms will wash the rest away.
Over the Christmas holiday, my parents took my sister and I to explore Tombstone and Bisbee, two historic towns in Arizona. I couldn’t believe how cute Bisbee was! It’s a very small town but the historic downtown area had a ton of cute boutiques, restaurants, and cool street art. So I decided to whip out my camera and snap some photos so I could share a mini Bisbee travel guide for any of you that may be planning a trip to this cute little tourist spot! We had fun walking around exploring the antique stores and shops and shared a few yummy pastries at a patisserie before heading back to Phoenix.
As I am writing this blog post, I am actually at full term (37 weeks) which is so crazy! This pregnancy has felt so long, but also very fast at times as well. I wanted to share some of the products that really got me through my pregnancy for all the other first time mommas out there who are curious about what they will need. These are my top 15 pregnancy must haves although I left a lot of things of this list that I only used for a little while or in a certain trimester, etc. Check out my first trimester recap and my second trimester recap for more tips and check back for my third trimester recap as well!
Over the Christmas holiday, my parents took my sister and I to Tombstone to explore this historic, cowboy themed town! My mom had already taken a few friends to this tourist spot but the rest of us had never been so it was very exciting. The town was decorated for Christmas with a big tree in the center which I of course had to get some photos with! It’s about an hour southeast of Tucson so you can easily add it to your itinerary if you are planning a trip to Tucson or southern Arizona.
My 3rd Trimester Maternity Lingerie Photoshoot
By Esperanza on December 19, 2023I wanted to do a maternity lingerie style photo shoot inspired by one that I did last year while I was still living in Pittsburgh! I’ve linked that blog post here if you guys want to check that out but I wore the same lingerie set and Levi jeans. I did the same thing with a swimsuit photo shoot I did in Malibu a few months before my pregnancy began here and one at 6 months pregnant here wearing the same swimsuit in La Jolla. I thought it was a fun way of looking back at how much my body has changed during pregnancy and honoring my body both before and after!
Hi! I'm Esperanza, a lifestyle blogger & content creator with a background in interior design. I currently live in Phoenix, AZ with my newborn baby boy, Sage Wylder! The Urban Darling is a lifestyle blog dedicated to style, home, travel, and more.