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Laura Tolman, CCE, LSP

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Laura Tolman is a local certified childbirth educator and labor support professional. She also works as a postpartum doula. She and her husband are long time Alaskans and are the parents and forming relationships with families while learning about other cultures. In her free time Laura enjoys writing freelance articles, poetry, and the performing arts. Her favorite pastime is being with family and coaxing uproarious laughter out of her young son.

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Wardrobe Woes of a Mom

Posted by mamas

Posted: April 16, 2008 - 11:05 pm

Every mom will undergo body changes in shape, size, and form as she goes through pregnancies and raises children. The question is, how much of that clothing should she retain for future use?

I have found that I need three wardrobes to keep me functional during these different stages: normal every day wear, business wear, and maternity wear. Then there are the various sub categories of “winter clothes and summer clothes”, “nursing-a-baby clothes”, “fat clothes and skinny clothes”, and “clothes that need to be hemmed, tailored, or dry-cleaned”.

Organizing a wardrobe in the midst of mommy hood can be a challenge. I often find myself swapping the clothing in the closet for a different set or pulling out the clothes I don’t wear anymore and need to donate. The goal is to find as many multi-functional pieces of clothing that you can and to load your closet up with pieces that will work on many levels.

There should always be those favorite pieces of clothing that you can reach blindly into your closet and pull out when up against a trying day. They are the “go-to” outfits for every purpose and I rely on them like I would a good friend. Clothing can help to instill confidence and security in one who may otherwise feel inadequate. A mom should not be ashamed to spend some resources finding out what outfits looks good on her body type and will make her feel like the beautiful woman that she is.

Comfort clothes are essential for relaxing in your own home. Every woman should own at least one pair of spa socks and a softer than silk pair of pajamas. A fuzzy robe after a hot bath seals in the rejuvenating effects of the warm water. Comfort is important in initiating relaxation and prompting good rest. Much to the chagrin of my husband, I tend to invade his wardrobe when pregnant in an effort to find comfortable clothing. There is just something about wearing the oversized sweater of the man I love that makes me feel cozy and content.

To all those moms out there who have conquered the hurdle of clothing, I applaud you. Love your body, love who you are, and may the clothing craziness never overtake you.

Share your clothing tips or wardrobe woes.


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