We're Having a Baby Boy! Gender Reveal & Pregnancy Updates

Pregnancy Journey & Reflections

• 🤰 15 weeks pregnant, Mari shares her experiences, including early morning hunger and the unexpected challenges of body image changes.
• 💡 She discusses the emotional impact of weight gain, noting that while she's grateful for her pregnancy, adjusting to her changing body has been difficult.
• 🏋️‍♀️ Returning to weightlifting has been empowering, with goals shifting towards strength for childbirth and maintaining muscle.

Navigating Body Image and Identity

• Gym experience in Sag Harbor triggered feelings of insecurity related to past weight loss, highlighting the mental toll of body image shifts.
• 💬 Mari emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and self-love, acknowledging that pregnancy has made her more introspective.
• ✍️ Reflecting on old journals reveals a younger self's self-awareness and self-criticism, prompting empathy and a desire for kinder self-talk.

The Gender Reveal

• 👶 After undergoing IVF, Mari and Greg chose not to select the gender, opting for a surprise.
• 💙 Old wives' tales and acupuncturist's insights suggested a boy, but Mari had always envisioned having a girl first.
• 🎁 The reveal involved opening an envelope from the IVF clinic and choosing between a pink and blue bouquet, confirming it's a baby boy.

Life Updates & Future Plans

• ✈️ Upcoming travel includes a trip to the South of France and the Cotswolds to visit family.
• 🏠 Discussions about potentially getting a property on the East Coast are ongoing, balancing proximity to family with lifestyle preferences.
• 🍼 Nursery plans include a classic stripey wallpaper and a focus on non-toxic cribs and baby products.
• 🚀 Bloom Pop soda, featuring flavors like Shirley Temple and Strawberry Cream, is launching on July 4th exclusively at Walmart.

Q&A and Wellness

• ❓ Mari addresses questions about anxiety management, emphasizing therapy, reading, and leaning on her partner, Greg.
• 👶 She shares that they have a Welsh baby name in mind and discusses the challenges of coming off progesterone, experiencing emotional fluctuations.
• 🌿 She continues to take Bloom Greens during pregnancy and discusses her approach to first-trimester nausea, which was minimal.
• 🛍️ Sponsorships include Caraway cookware, Clearstem skincare, Foria, Bon Charge, Shopify, and David Protein Bars.