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Have you ever heard of a housecoat? Some people call it a day dress. It's a loose-fitting, snap down dress that is the best thing in THE WORLD for nursing. The only other people you'll see wearing a housecoat besides me are your 80 yr. old grandmas. In fact, I'm pretty sure when Matt's grandma visited she wore one up for breakfast.
My mom told me that for all 4 of her pregnancies, her mom (my grandma) bought her one each time she visited for the births. She wanted my mom to feel "pretty" after she had the baby. I'm just a little disappointed that she couldn't find one to buy me for Cole's birth. Mom, next time you know what i'll be expecting. She says they're pretty hard to find to buy. I suspect that the people who are in the market for something like a housecoat are dying off, if you know what I mean. I personally like to think that I fit right into my little bungalow wearing this 1940's housecoat.
Why am I writing this strange post? For a couple reasons. 1. Even though I kind of joke about wearing my nice new housecoat, it really is the best thing that has ever happened to my loungewear wardrobe. 2. I expect a lot of visitors within the next couple days, and I need to let those visitors know what to expect from my and choice of clothing. Don't think I'll be changing for anyone. This is what I'll be wearing.
No more pulling up shirts awkwardly to nurse. It's just a matter of unsnapping a button or two. What about button-up shirts, you may ask. This is all one piece, loose-fitting, pocketed, no pulling, twisting, or uncomfortable waistbands. One size pretty much fits all. Have I sold you yet? I'm thinking of buying some patterns off of etsy and making more. Really though.
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i'm sending this post to my sisters. my two oldest sisters are obsessed with housecoats. one summer they got obsessed with buying them at places like rite aid. i think they are totally awesome but their husbands were NOT into them, hahaha. anyway, you are totally rockin' yours!
So cute, Heather! Totally the best idea ever postpartum! I am so looking into one of these!
Congrats Heather! Your baby looks adorable! I also have an obsession with housecoats that started in Ohio on my mission- I got a handful from estate sales and I love them! I literally slept in them every night!!
Um, yeah, pretty much the cutest new mom (of two, of course) I have EVER seen. Hands down.
Can't wait to come visit.
Heather, I just KNEW that funny house coat would make you the happiest mom around! It was nothing:) No one could make it cuter than you!
Oops -- I was signed in as you. Obviously, that wasn't you writing to yourself.
i LOVE your house coat! i'm pregnant again and i keep thinking about nursing...there are so many things i love about it but awkward shirt pulling-up is not one of them. this is a great and really cute idea!
LOVE IT! Love that it's tradition, love it all!
My grandma would wear these...in fact I think she still does.
That first picture is beautiful!
I'm hanner's mom - and my mom made me a pink and white checked housecoat when Hannah's big sister was born in 1970!! She also made me one when I went off to college in 1963. And I wore both of them out!!
You look so amazing! As usual....but just after having a baby, you are just gorgeous and glowing. Love the housecoat, might just find myself one online and order it right now. Don't need one for nursing, but I dig the whole idea of a housecoat anyway. I love you Heather!
do you think she will give me one?
Heather I LOVE it! Shellno is the best. Now make one for me stat!! :)
PS I am wearing a muu muu as I type this.
Chelsea, just as soon as you have a baby, you, too, will own your own lovely housecoat!
Love, Mom
congrats on the beautiful baby.. and yes, I do covet that housecoat. I might have to learn how to make one too for this baby! love! and you look AMAZING!
ok...am I the first one to wonder WHERE IS THAT WONDERFUL HOUSECOAT FROM?!?!?! Did she make it? I need it! I want a matching one! and stop having such hot legs. so hot!
xoxo
So cute! I believe you can find them at Walmart sometimes
Why do I not find out about these things until after I'm done having kids! Perfect blend of comfort and convenience. :)
i saw a bunch of these at walmart a couple weeks before maren was born. i stared at them forever....picked one up...put it back...stared some more....trying to justify. you might have convinced me. :)
I am one of Hannah's sisters and I find them at KMart. Sometimes it's even buy one get one free, which is great because I personally think you cannot have too many!
Seriously Heather, you are too cute, I love your personality! Congratulations on Hawk, I hope you are getting some rest.
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