Why Alex Drummond Has ‘Been MIA’ as Her Due Date Nears

At eight months pregnant, pants can begin to really feel like a private betrayal.

So Alex Drummond has discovered a really cheap various: Put on a cute little costume, add a necklace, and settle for no matter morale increase follows. Even when the day’s huge plans are the grocery retailer and Home Depot!

“We’re out and about right now running errands, and I have been kind of MIA for the past couple days because I’ve just been so low energy,” Alex defined in a current Instagram story filmed from her automotive.

That low-energy stretch isn’t precisely popping out of nowhere. Alex’s child boy is due September 21, and the “Before baby checklist” she shared earlier this week nonetheless had all 15 circles sitting there unchecked. There’s a reputation to decide on, a nursery to complete, a hospital bag to pack, and a double stroller to arrange. Just studying the checklist makes us need to lie down for a minute!

But Alex has found that preparing—even for an abnormal morning out with Sofia—helps her really feel just a little extra like herself.

“I’ve realized that the key to feeling a little boost of morale and feeling better about myself is getting ready each day and looking somewhat put together,” she mentioned. “Somewhat cute.” For this specific outing, Alex wore a free white costume with pink trim, a turquoise necklace, and shorts beneath as a result of the costume was “a lil see through.”

“Honestly, throwing on little things like this is easier than trying to put together, like, an outfit with pants and a shirt,” she defined.

Alex has been trying to find small methods to really feel good all through this ultimate stretch. Back in July, she mentioned she was “craving lots of self care” and doing something that supplied just a little glow when the remainder of her physique felt past her management. The night face masks have now apparently been joined by cute clothes and a last-minute spray tan.

“I have no special occasions coming up other than just wanting to feel better about myself,” Alex mentioned. She loved the outcomes a lot that she might get “biweekly spray tans” till child boy arrives. “I gotta do myself all the favors being this pregnant and uncomfortable.”

Fair sufficient! Alex lately joked that she deliberate to spend the subsequent month hibernating within the air con, however apparently hibernation nonetheless permits for infrequent journeys to Home Depot, Starbucks, and the grocery retailer. Then it was time to choose up a drink and get Sofia some eggs—or “eggies,” to be exact.

A cute costume, just a little glow, and a toddler snack. Morale boosted!