This story begins back in February 2017, when we got to throw our very first Gender Reveal party for an expecting mom in our corporate office. Erin was just finding out that she and her husband were having a baby boy. Pregnant and glowing, we threw them a sock monkey reveal party. Fast-forward to spring 2018, and this first-time mom has been back to work, raising baby Hudson [who is now almost 1!], and navigating the world as a working woman with a family. Erin is definitely the go-to girl for post-pregnancy style recs, as she is the one calling the shots! Read on to see how life has been for our Lead Merchandising Manager.
Motherhood: It’s been over a year since we threw you a gender reveal party. Obviously, you had your little boy. Tell us a little about him!
Erin: His name is Hudson, he’s 9 months old and the cutest little boy ever! (Maybe I’m biased) He’s very active – crawling everywhere, pulling up to stand, walking might not be far off. He loves animals, especially our cats and his nanny’s dog. His favorite food is avocado. He loves music and dancing. Not a big fan of diaper changes or sleep!
Motherhood: How has life changed since becoming a new mom?
Erin: How hasn’t it? I definitely get less sleep, I’m way busier, I spend a lot of time playing, and I have an adorable baby boy! Priorities are the biggest change, I think. Life isn’t just about me and my husband anymore – it’s about Hudson and our family, but it’s been amazing and I’ve loved every minute (except maybe some of the sleepless nights.)
Motherhood: What has been your favorite nursing piece?
Erin: I never would have survived without our clip-down camis. I have them in every color. I wore the seamless bras through my entire pregnancy as well – they are beyond comfortable. BounceBack has also been a must for me. I wear the tank and legging ALL the time. Perfect for camouflaging any baby weight still sticking around!
Motherhood: As the Lead Merchant Manager of Motherhood®, what “maternity” styles have you kept in your closet and continue to wear?
Erin: I still wear my BumpStart and Secret Fit Belly® leggings, plus now of course my BounceBack ones that I bought after having the baby. Also, my French Terry shorts, I fully intend to wear all summer and I lived in them before I had Hudson. They are underbelly and are still great without a bump. My baby shower dress was Rachel Pally from A Pea in the Pod. [Editor’s Note: This is Motherhood’s sister brand.] I actually just wore it on vacation in Mexico. I had done my own little before and after!
Motherhood: You have since come back to work. Any suggestions on the styles you like for pumping at work?
Erin: I highly recommend our seamless bras and clip down camis. They go under everything and are so easy to use. I also think our dress assortment is so amazing. I wear a lot of dresses and it’s difficult because if you pump in a regular dress, you basically have to get naked in the pump room.
Motherhood: Where has been the weirdest place you’ve nursed or pumped?
Erin: Oh, man! The strangest was probably the dressing room floor at Bloomingdales in Soho (NYC). I had to go shopping for work for the day and had to carry the pump around with me and figure out where to pump. There is an amazing app I discovered called “Moms Pump Here” – it helps you find places you can nurse or pump based on your location. I’ve also pumped on multiple airplanes. And also, I had a wedding to attend 3 weeks after I had Hudson. We didn’t offer any special occasion dresses yet, so I had to strip down to pump in a friends hotel room at the wedding venue. I so wish we sold the black lace nursing dress I wore in the photoshoot then; it would have made my life so much easier and it’s so flattering on!
Motherhood: We’re getting real on motherhood. What has been the hardest part about being a new mom?
Erin: At first, breastfeeding was actually the hardest part. It didn’t come as naturally as I thought it would; Hudson had a tongue tie that had to be corrected, I felt like I was permanently attached to the breast pump, and it was tough. Being a new mom can be really overwhelming and emotional, but with the help of supportive mom friends, family, and an amazing lactation consultant we got there. I can’t stress the importance of support enough – it truly does take a village! I think now it’s just the lack of sleep and the never-ending to-do lists (both at work and at home) that are the hardest parts… but I wouldn’t trade it for the world!
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