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Name: Natalie Thomas

Neighborhood: TriBeCa

Occupation: Writer, Blogger

Baby’s Sex: Male

How would you describe your pregnant style?

Casual, comfortable, effortless, as non-maternity as possible. I tend to wear things I did before and just adapt them. Blousy and stretchy non-maternity shirts with maternity jeans, regular printed or elastic waist pants with a good, roomy T, a V-neck with an open (plaid) button down…

Have you had any challenges learning to dress your body during this pregnancy?

Some of my maternity clothes I wore 4 years ago don’t fit my body this time. I’m carrying differently than I was with my daughter.

So far, what has surprised you most during your pregnancy?

How much bigger (and quicker!) I’ve gotten in my second pregnancy versus my first.

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What are you most looking forward to sharing with your baby?

Mostly, I’m looking forward to getting the chance to do it again, one last time, after four years and a loss. But I also can’t wait for the new baby smell, the sleeping on my chest, all the firsts… And to see my daughter with her baby brother. I really can’t wait for that!

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What’s your top 5 registry essentials?

1. Swaddle or receiving blankets that are multi-purpose.

2. A good baby carrier.

3. A sound machine (game-changing so you don’t have to be those parents “shhh”).

4. Plenty of cheap, soft onesies.

5. Diapers/wipes/actual essentials that you really need, you go through so quickly and add up!

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Natalie is wearing:

Mom’s the Word Cutout Blouse

Paige Premium White Jeans, available at Mom’s the Word

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Photography by Ana Gambuto for Well Rounded.

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