Tuesday 17 June 2014

Baby T and What I've Been Wearing While Caring For A Newborn

Baby T has arrived! He is a beautiful baby boy, and I've already shared a few photos on instagram, @awayfromblue. A few people have been waiting for something to show up on the blog too, so put together this quick post between nap times.

Thank you all so much for your kind words and comments while I've been preoccupied with our beautiful little baby.




I've relied on my scheduled "maternity wardrobe essentials" posts and haven't been sharing what I've been wearing lately as my outfits have been very boring and repetitive. In hospital, I wore pyjamas mostly. I did "dress up" in trackie dacks (sweats) and a breastfeeding singlet during visiting hours.

Now that we are home, I haven't varied that uniform too much. I'm still in my PJs a lot of the time, as life revolves around baby T and we are trying to settle into a routine. Not at all ashamed to admit that at this early stage, getting dressed is pretty much reserved for when we have visitors or we need to go somewhere!

This is a daily outfit blog though, so I'll continue to share what I wear  - when I have ventured out of the house, and have had time or remembered to take a picture. I've always shared what I actually wear here, and as it was fun to share my pregnancy looks, thought you might like a little insight into the 'first days with a newborn' outfits. They are certainly not the best or most inspiring, but they are definitely practical and comfortable. And when you're running on limited sleep, comfort and ease always wins!

Now your expectations are suitably lowered... ;) This is what I wore for baby T's first outing, a couple of days after we got out of hospital.

Cardigan: Jeanswest Dana drape knit cardi in Boysenberry
Top: Best and Less blue stripe breastfeeding singlet
JeansJeanswest maternity super skinny jeans in antique blue
Shoesblack slim Havaianas thongs (not pictured)
Bracelets: the usual


Added a cardigan and swapped the comfy PJ pants for my maternity skinny jeans to make this outfit look a little more presentable for baby T's first outing to our local clinic. My maternity jeans will get worn for a while yet - as you can see I still have a bit of baby belly. Not fussed with trying to find clothes to hide it at the moment, sleep is higher on the list of priorities, hehe!


Last worn: purple cardi, maternity skinny jeans, shoes. First time I've worn the top on the blog.

Linking up with Style Sessions, Real Mum Style, Stylish Tuesday, Trend Spin Linkup, WIWW, Colour Brigade, Wardrobe Wednesday, What I Wore, Summer Style today.


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97 comments:

  1. You and baby T both look Happy, Healthy and Beautiful and that is the most important thing of all not OOTD Posts. Love that last photo Mica. He is beautiful. Congratulations on him. It's a BOY - I was right! =)) What date was he born on?

    Make the most of each minute with him because knowing from experience they grow up way too fast.

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    1. Thanks! :) He was born just a few days after his due date, he didn't want to keep us waiting too long!

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  2. So thrilled!!! I don't do Instagram, so I appreciate this 'old school' post. Absolutely beautiful. Stay cosy, relaxed and well-rested. Lovely time of year to snuggle a baby. Xxx

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    1. Glad you could see some of the pics! :) It is wonderful being able to snuggle up together in the cold mornings!

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  3. SO cute - this picture makes me miss the baby stage! Found via Trend Spin.

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  4. Oh he is just adorable. Congratulations again, Mica! I'm glad to see you're not fashioning it up and just focusing on little baby. Don't you go about dressing to your usual standards until you feel comfortable with it. It's also really refreshing to see you proudly show off your baby belly. He looks so beautiful and comfortable in your arms. I can't imagine how thrilled you must be. Keep well rested and stay in those PJs. Wishing you all the best, Rosemary x

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    1. Thanks Rosemary! :) We are so thrilled!

      It took 9 months to get that baby belly, I expect it to take a long amount of time to get rid of it too, hehe! :) Happy to show that it doesn't all just disappear, you have to work at it :)

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  5. He is just so adorable-congrats again!! You both look great-dressing comfy is the best at this stage! Enjoy every moment with your precious baby boy:)
    Marta xo
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  6. CONGRATULATIOOOOOOOOONS!!!! He is soooooooooooooooooooo cute! I'm soooooo happy for you!!!! And excited for yoooouuu!!!! hahaha.

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  7. Congrats Mica! He is too precious!

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  8. Awwww... Baby T is so handsome and adorable!! You dont have to lower any expectations Mica, the fact that you are up and about blogging itself shows how high you have set the bar to!! Love you for that! Take care and Cheers!!

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    1. haha, thank you! Just quick posts between nap times when I can :)

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  9. Congratulations he is absolutely adorable!!! LOVE!!!!!!!

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  10. your little guy is seriously adorable. so happy for you!! i am super impressed that you are managing to get dressed up when you have visitors -- you just had a baby! anyway, you look amazing and i hope you can sneak in some sleep! enjoy your first days of being a mommy.

    xo,
    gabby
    www.likealittlefox.blogspot.com

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    1. hehe "dressed up" has a very casual definition nowadays though ;) Getting lots of little naps, as I try to sleep when he sleeps :)

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  11. Awe! So adorable! Glad you and the baby are do well!

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  12. Congratulations! He's adorable!!! :)

    Rhea @ RheaEtcetera.com

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  13. You look beautiful as usual! So happy you posted. I am glad you plan to continue to share real life with us. :)

    xo, Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds

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    1. It's nice to be able to share little bits here and there - what people actually wear is more inspiring to me than posed and planned photoshoots so I'm happy to share what I really wear too, in case that helps/interests someone else :)

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  14. Congrats Mica! Baby T looks absolutely perfect! So happy for you guys!!

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  15. Love love love! Congratulations again :-)

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    1. Thank you Londyn! Not long until you get to meet your little princess! :)

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  16. I can imagine that dressing up is a low priority now, especially with a newborn! But the two of you are looking so beautiful. Thanks for sharing all this with us M.

    SDMxx
    www.daringcoco.com

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    1. Thank you Sonia! :) I think I spent the first few weeks in PJs more than anything else, newborns are hard work haha!

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  17. You look beautiful! Great job on getting a post up so soon after having a baby. I ended up not blogging for a few months. You guys look happy :)

    I'm glad I found you through the Trend Spin link up.

    Jess
    CheapSkateBeautyBlogger.blogspot.com

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    1. I'm lucky baby naps often so I can quickly post now and then!

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  18. He is so precious Mica!!! Super congratulations doll. You look awesome! It's important to be comfortable. Bond and enjoy every minute.

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    1. Thank you Kim! Lots of bonding and cuddle time going on :)

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  19. What a beautiful baby!! Congratulations to you and the family and a big 'welcome to the world' for the little one!! I'm so happy for you all!

    xo Deborah
    Coffee, Prose, and Pretty Clothes

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  20. What a gorgeous baby. Congratulations to your family! Love your comfy look!

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  21. Aww, I saw the Instagram photos and am going to say it again - He's so cute!!! :D
    But could we expect less when you're his mom? ;)

    The Dragonfruit Diaries

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  22. COngratulation to you and your family, such a gorgeous baby.
    xoxo
    Christy

    http://www.am2pmchic.com/

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  23. Congratulations .... You look ecstatic and he's adorablE!

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  24. Awww, he is adorable. I want more photos please!

    Corinne x
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    1. I'm popping some up on instagram now and then :)

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  25. Aww, so cool to see a few pics of you and your baby boy! Enjoy him!

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  26. Ahh congratulations!! He is so cute! I am so happy for you all!!
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  27. Congrats on your beautiful little boy! What lovely photos, Mica! T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

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  28. What a little sweetheart! Comfort is definitely key in those first few weeks! Enjoy it all!

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  29. Such a sweety...congrats doll, very beautiful!! Am happy you are doing well and feeling good too. You look gorgeous. Am very pleased for you!! xx

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  30. Congratulations Mica!! I am so incredibly happy for you and your family, and I'm wishing you all the best as you start this new exciting chapter in your life. He is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing these super sweet pics. :)

    xoxo

    Theresa

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  31. Oh my goodness congrats love

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  32. Oh my goodness! Congratulations! You have such a cutie and you're looking fantastic!

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  33. Congrats Mica! He is beautiful and you are rightfully putting your daily outfits on the back burner. Enjoy every moment with him!
    Chic on the Cheap

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  34. Ack, how did I miss this!? Mica, congratulations on your lovely little boy! You look gorgeous.

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  35. How beautiful! Both of you! Oh, Mica, this is the greatest blessing!
    You enjoy this very special and precious time, that goes by, oh so quickly!
    Love to you both...
    - Irina

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  36. Awww congrats on your new baby boy!!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  37. Oh Mica! Such a wonderful bundle of joy!!! I love newborns so much. My littlest guy is now 6 weeks and he is already changing. Did you see him on my Instagram? Thanks for the sweet support and care for me in my ding dang downer days of cancer. urgh. ♥

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    1. Your grandkids are so cute Renae! So nice seeing them pop up in my instagram feed :)

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  38. Congratulations!!!! Baby T is just perfect. That second photo of the two of you is simply beautiful. So sweet. ♥
    xo
    Kym
    bitty.and.bunny
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  39. Congratulations, dear, your baby looks so beautiful and you look so happy and you're stylish mum as well!

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  40. My sister got a baby one month ago and she's like you, I guess there's not much time to spend on what to wear ;) Congrats my dear!

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    1. Thank you! Congrats to your sister! :) Hope you are enjoying being an aunt!

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  41. Yayyyy the little guys is here!!! Congrats Mica on your sweet baby boy. <3 I can imagine the excitement and changes that have been happening in your house. Having been in your shoes a few times, I know how busy you are and don't ever worry about what you wear. You look AMAZING with the glow of happiness and it all goes so fast so enjoy every bit of the ride. Congrats again girlie!!! XOXO, Elif

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    1. Thank you! :) I am trying to get dressed more often now, so I can feel I achieved something each day, even if the housework is left to pile up, hehe! :) Lots of staying in PJs all day in the early stages though - for a good few weeks!

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  42. Oh my goodness congratulations! This must be such an exciting time! :)

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  43. He is so adorable!!

    x Angela
    www.bouncingbrunette.blogspot.com

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  44. Oh congratulations! What a darling little man xx

    You look fabulous and you have it in all in the right perspective. These first few weeks are so special xxx

    Still looking gorgeous x

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  45. This is a great post! Congrats to you and yours!

    xo,
    Al
    www.sparklesandstilettos.com

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  46. Congrats again Mica - i finally realized that baby T is a boy !
    I thought it would be a girl, I dont know why-
    So happy to know it all went well.

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  47. congrats again! hes such a gorgeous little man. Im so happy for you xx

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  48. omg congratulations Mica! I completely missed this post, I'm so sorry. the little bub is so precious and you look gorgeous in the pic with him! I can't wait to see more pics of T. congrats again! :)

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  49. Congratulations to both of you! He is gorgeous and you look so glowing and happy! x

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  50. A very big Congratulations to you; the baby is adorable.

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  51. Thank you all very much for your congratulations and kind comments and compliments. So glad that baby T is here! :)

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  52. Congrats on your baby birth! I am also enjoying my baby as well, they are the most beautiful thing in the world.
    All the best with everything!

    Regards,

    www.agirlinafrica.com

    Diana

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  53. Love this post and these pics so much!! Precious :)

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  54. Congratulations on the beautiful baby!!

    xxo

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  55. Oh my goodness, he is such a cutie! Your pics are adorable :-* Now I feel bad, because I completely missed this post, too. :o( Wish you lots of happiness and enjoy each and every minute with your little family <3

    Rathana http://fabfashionaire.com

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  56. Aww just so adorable!! This is such a cute post with you and your baby! Love it! :)

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  57. aah how beautiful! you look glowing and your baby is adorable!

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  58. Absolutely adorable. Congrats !
    xx
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  59. Congratulations! You both look great :)

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  60. Aww congratulations! What a blessing! You guys look so cute!!

    Fashion | Travel | Food
    Jo from http://www.Styleat30.com
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  61. oh congrats! I totally missed those posts on instagram but here I congratulate you ones again! He's such a cutie and you are superb! wish you all the best and, yay, so happy for you both!

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  62. He is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations - you look like you'll make a wonderful mother.

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  63. oh this is so sweet!! Congratulation you should be so happy!!!!

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  64. Congratulations!! Such an adorable post.

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  65. Congratulations! He is so adorable! :)

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  66. Yay! So nice to see baby T finally on the blog :) Just saw your instagram and the pic of baby T and your doggie in superhero tees is so cute!!
    xx
    June Wants It All

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  67. You look lovely & he is precious! Congratulations :-) xx

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  68. Congratulationssssss.... oh my gosh so adorable..... that is the greatest gift everrrrrr!!!
    Happy holidays....
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  69. congrats on your newborn! he's beautiful

    from helen at thelovecatsinc.com

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  70. You are glowing, congratulations, and dont sweat the fact that you dont dress up much now, this time flies by so fast!

    Aesthetic Lounge

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  71. So beautiful! Congratulations!!

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  72. congrats!!!!...your baby is adorable...and you look so lovely on these shots together. Such a darling baby boy!
    Sleep is surely the first priority for a new mother. I haven't had kids yet, but I have a big family and I know just how demanding a new born can be...but also so sweet...and looking into those newly open eyes is precious...always makes me feel blessed.

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