The Five: Milicent Armstrong

We asked our cool-mom friends our top five most urgent questions on what to expect while we’re expecting. Up next, Milicent Armstrong of Artemis Design Co.

1) During pregnancy, did you glow or did it blow?:

 I actually loved being pregnant. I felt great and was pretty active up until the 1st week of being overdue…then I was really ready!!

2) What’s the one thing that surprised you most about pregnancy?:

 That you really aren’t supposed to be “eating for two”…just satiate your hunger as you normally would, but focus on eating really nutritious food. When you are breastfeeding, that is when you will be eating for two (or three!!).

3) What was your go-to maternity outfit / accessory?:

 I wore black Lululemon leggings, a Blanqi Compression Tank (that saved my back), with a sweater or linen shirt over it, and of course a different pair of Artemis shoes every day! I was pregnant fall into spring, so luckily I never had to deal with being uncomfortably hot, but if I was, I would probably wear a mumu or caftan all day every day!

4) What was one product you could not live without for your newborn?:

 Actually, we didn’t use too many products on her. Just creamy baby wash, and that’s about it! Babies really don’t need much. I, on the other hand, needed all sorts of things!

5) Describe your parenting style in 3 words:

 Relaxed, loving, curious.