One thing that I’ve heard from many a pregnant woman, is that things are going to get a little… weird… around these parts in the coming months. Like, things will swell and change, and I will have absolutely no say in it. Needless to say, this is a bit unwelcome. But I’m going to just go with the flow, and be prepared. Like a boy scout. Thus, I’m really happy about getting this pretty new ring in one size larger than I normally wear, so that I am prepared for if/when my fingers decided to swell up like sausages. It is a very likely thing to happen, so why not get the prettiest ring I can find and just embrace it, yeah? That’s where this pretty sparkler comes in. It’s from BERRICLE, and is seriously the most gorgeous Cubic Zirconia ring I’ve ever seen!
I mean, look at it! I’m in love. It’s halo cut, which is my favourite, and it’s super dainty. And if my fingers never decide to swell, I will definitely be wearing it as a right-hand ring, because I love it that much. Plus, yes, it’s a cubic zirconia, but you would never know looking at it. It sparkles just like a diamond. And you know what they say about diamonds. Girl’s best friend and all. ;)
Describe your favourite ring.
If you’ve ever been pregnant, did your fingers swell?
xo
I was sent a ring by Berricle to review. All opinions are 100% my own.
This is beautiful!
Kerry @ Lived With Love! | Mummy, Beauty & Lifestyle blog
Right?! I can’t stop staring :)
xo
My favorite ring is my engagement ring. It’s an infinity band with a round diamond in the center. I have a picture of it on the blog that I posted yesterday, actually. It’s beautiful and exactly what I wanted!
I haven’t been pregnant yet, but I do know that when my weight fluctuates, my fingers are typically the first things to swell or shrink!
Jamie @
The Growing Up Diaries
Aw so sweet!! :) Congrats, girl! Being a bride is the bestttt thing ever- soak it all up!
xo
Wow! That ring is so pretty! I’ve heard of a lot of people wearing their ring around their neck when they get pregnant and can’t wear it anymore– I think that would make me way too nervous to lose it though!
Yeah, I definitely couldn’t wear it around my neck- talk about paranoia!!
xo
I love berricle! I have really pretty asscher cut earrings from them.
Aw yay! I’m a fan, too! They have the prettiest things :)
xo
I’m almost 32 weeks and my fingers have swelled to the point where I can wear a half size bigger than normal, but I’m afraid to squeeze my wedding bands on. I wish I had something as gorgeous as this to wear.
Aww they have lots of fun and pretty cheap rings at stores like Kohl’s and Forever 21 that you could substitute, if you wanted! :) I’m thinking the same thing will be happening to me!
xo
What a great idea! I’ll have to keep this in mind for when I get pregnant someday :) That is a gorgeous ring!
Isn’t it so pretty?! I don’t want to stop wearing a ring, so why not get a fun one?! :)
xo
Definitely worth getting a fun one!! My favorite ring is the ring my husband proposed with! I can’t even explain it… I just showed him examples of what I liked, he picked it out all on his own, and it was better than anything I could have picked!
oh my god that ring!?!? added to my wish list!
RIGHT?!
xo
That is a very pretty ring Katie!
Here is my opinion on this whole swelling business: people will always hand out negative predictions. That is how humans work. I am a psychologist so I am in good terms with the humankind but this is still something I find distasteful.
It is a different issue if you directly approach someone with a real problem of yours but why would you want to discuss problems that MIGHT happen to you in the future?! Should we chat about urinary incontinence as well?!
Just yesterday, I remembered for some reason, that this negativity goes on even after you have given birth. I kept hearing how my life will become miserable after our son will learn to crawl. And yesterday as I was watching him with joy this “bad message” popped up in my head. I am clueless why so many had to warn me “how rotten my life” will become. (And it didn’t -thank you!)
So I encourage you to prepare yourself for everything being lovely and absolutely manageable. Since you are leading a healthy life style you have every right to feel confident.
If you are curious about the topic of traveling with a baby, hop on over to my blog.
Big hug, Eszter
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Eszter, you are so sweet, always!! Thank you for your encouraging words :) You’re right, it’s crazy how negative people like to be, and even though I feel they are coming from a good place (you know, just wanting me to “be prepared” or ready for anything, whether good or bad) it still can all seem so daunting and dooming sometimes! Thanks for reminding me to stay positive and prepare for the best, as well!!
xo
no swelling for meeee but i wouldn’t say no to that sparkly beaut!!!!
Haha right?! We shall see what happens! ;)
xo
My fingers totally swelled up when I was pregnant…and my wedding band is on the snug side to begin with. I didn’t wear my rings for years because I once scratched my baby’s head with the stone/setting of my engagement ring. Totally freaked me out :(
Awww I don’t blame you- that would have scared me, too!!
xo
Beautiful ring!
I definitely swelled while I was pregnant but the heat played a big part in that! Luckily you won’t be pregnant during the really really hot months so maybe you’ll get lucky! Either way pregnancy is going to bring all sorts of crazy things your way but once you’re holding that little babe non of it’ll matter of course :)
I am soooo glad I won’t be pregnant in the insane heat! Although, just saying that means I will TOTALLY be pregnant in the insane heat with the next one! ;) hahaha I love what you said too- none of it will matter an ounce, and it’ll all have been worth it, whatever happens! :) So encouraging and exciting!
xo
This is gorgeous!!! Cubic Zirconia is amazing, you can’t even tell!
That is such a pretty ring!
I love this! do you know exactly which one it is on their site? It’s hard to tell and I want it haha! Thanks:))
I was a young mother (early 20’s) and was pregnant during the summer both times. My fingers swelled a bit, but not enough that I couldn’t wear my rings. However, nobody told me about swollen feet! My feet went up a half size permanently during each pregnancy.
I know that your little ones are the light of your life. Don’t ever let anyone’s opinion or experience color your expectations for your child or pregnancy. Children are like Easter eggs, they are all different, and each requires individual parenting/mothering “tweaks” according to their needs. Thanks for a thought provoking post. Did your fingers swell?
I love your ring!