Jaclyn Hughes

Island Mountain Glam Maternity Shoot

Island Mountain Glam Maternity Shoot

I had the privilege of getting to participate in this fun maternity shoot with the talented and fun Vanessa Hicks Photography  A “glam” session is not something I probably would have set up for myself, but I LOVE how it turned out, and it was fun to rock a Badgley Mischka gown from Rent the Runway which I thought was such a fun idea. I had always just looked for maternity dresses to buy never considering getting a gorgeous one rented in a larger size. Vanessa definitely worked her magic, was so super fun to work with and we had a…

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Pregnancy Journal & Bump Date: 36 Weeks

Pregnancy Journal & Bump Date: 36 Weeks

WOW…. what a week! Baby Ky as of this morning’s check-up is measuring BIG. Like 6 pounds 5 ounces big. 😳 And is measuring somewhere between the size of a head of romaine lettuce and a Ukelele. 😂 Which has meant A LOT more pressure on mamas hindquarters and pelvis 😫, so it’s been LOW impact workouts, swimming, and yoga ONLY. Especially with ALL we have had going on in life. First, Nana (my mom) headed back home and my grandfather unexpectedly passed away over the weekend. On Monday, I thought I was starting to have back labor and scurried…

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Pregnancy Journal & Bump Date: 35 Weeks

Pregnancy Journal & Bump Date: 35 Weeks

Wednesday is “BUMP day” for this crew and at #35weekspregnant Nana (my mom) joined Mac and me for an appointment today to see what Miss Ky has been up to. Baby girl is 5 pounds 1 ounce, and approximately the size of a Honey Dew Melon. 🍈 She is still breech, but we are maintaining our optimism and believing that if she’s anything like her mama, this little lady does things in her own time and NOT a moment before. 😊 Plus, if she’s half as stubborn as her daddy and I combined, I know not to rush her agenda.…

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Healthy Gut for Weight Loss & Better Immunity

Healthy Gut for Weight Loss & Better Immunity

Oh, goodness… the things I do in the name of health! 😳😂 Anyone tried GUT SHOTS before?! True to form, whenever Mike returns from a deployment or being on a plane, he ALWAYS brings home the germy bugs with him. So I’m bolstering up my daily intake of superfoods and throwing back gut shots, apple cider vinegar, and getting all my favorite essential oil blends going. Did  you know the gut is often referred to as the second brain?!? AND having an unhealthy gut can actually hinder your ability to drop extra pounds AND fight off infection?!? So what can…

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Pregnancy Journal & Bump Date: 34 Weeks

Pregnancy Journal & Bump Date: 34 Weeks

Wow… it’s been a BIG week! And I’m not just talking about how much this bump AKA Ky has grown. 😉 We are now #34WeekPregnant and baby girl is approaching 5 pounds and the size of a very heavy cantaloupe. Our BIG announcement and new development is that my hubby returned home from deployment a month earlier than we ever thought possible AND my mama arrived on the same day! We are now in full-blown “prepare for baby Ky” mode. Their arrival was perfectly timed too. While I’m grateful to have been so active (and still plan to be), I…

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