There's a great article over at PoshCravings.com with supermodel, supermom, superhost, Heidi Klum.  Since she's my mom icon, I loved hearing more about what she has to say on motherhood.

When I was pregnant with Skye, I absolutely could not do without my Chuck Taylors - one size up, unfortunately - and my pomegranate smoothies. What are your pregnancy must-haves?
Comfortable clothes, especially long t-shirts and stretchy jeans.

Comfort really is key - and maternity fashion has come such a long way recently thanks in part to fabulous fashionistas like yourself. What’s your secret?
I have a great clothing collection – from maternity to non-maternity. I like to mix and match so I’m not just wearing maternity clothes. Especially with fashion in the last year or two, there have been lots of flowy looks, Empire waists, etc., so it’s actually been perfect for all us pregnant ladies.

With such a style-savvy mama, your kids must be some trendy tots. What do they like to wear?
My daughter Leni dresses in everything from an adorable ballerina tutu – for fun – to the most comfortable jeans to run around in.

For many mamas, finding baby gear can be just as difficult as selecting a stylish maternity wardrobe. What do you look for in great gear?
I like different strollers for different occasions – easy fold-up ones for quick shopping trips to sturdier ones for going on long walks in the park. As for diaper bags, I change it up. Sometimes I don’t even use a ‘diaper’ bag, I just use regular oversized totes so I don’t have to deal with so much baggage.

So true - there’s just no limit to the amount of stuff mamas have to tote around with them “just in case.” After all, pregnancy and parenthood are a lesson in expecting the unexpected. What has been your biggest surprise thus far?
There’s not really anything you can expect – nothing you can specifically prepare for in advance. I found out that I learn as I go what works for me. So in a way, it’s like everything and nothing is a surprise – because you don’t know what it’s going to be like to be pregnant, give birth, and raise kids until you are actually doing it.

You can read the full interview with Heidi here.

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