Molly Sims is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her first baby – a son with husband Scott Stuber. The supermodel is 7 months along now, and says she’s not only feeling good, she’s also feeling those motherly instincts already. The glowing mommy-to-be is on the cover of the June/July issue of FitPregnancy, and in it she reveals how her pregnancy has been so far, how she’s staying healthy for her baby, and the kind of mother she hopes to be!
Here’s some of what she had to say:
On what kind of mom she’s hoping to be:
“I’m going to be very hands-on. I have three dogs (a white Lab and two Yorkies), and I am quite maternal and empathetic with my animals, so I can only imagine how I’ll feel with my kids. I know I’ll be really protective; even now I cover up my belly when I watch Law & Order so he can’t hear it. My mom is my best friend now, but she wasn’t when I was growing up. She let me tell her things without judging me—but she didn’t want to be me or be my friend. It’s important for your children to look up to you, and they need discipline.”
On her pregnancy and nesting instincts:
“I’m seven months pregnant and feeling good for the most part. I’ve had some back issues and got food poisoning a week ago. My doctor says pregnant women are more susceptible to bacteria. Besides that, I’m doing OK. I’m definitely slowing down. I’m also noticing the nesting instinct is starting to kick in. We’re getting the nursery together, and I’m trying to figure out what the baby needs without getting overwhelmed. For a first-time mom, it’s hard to figure out what you will and won’t really use. I am putting a bed in the nursery so I can breastfeed more easily at night, and a great glider.”
Her healthy plan and pregnancy cravings:
“I’m trying to be really healthy, and I’ve switched to a mostly plant-based diet…I’m not a huge apple lover, but I just think about a chilled apple and my mouth starts watering. I also love fries and pizza— the carbs in both helped with my morning sickness early on.”
On the weight gain and exercising while pregnant:
“I’ve been working with trainer Tracy Anderson (she’s pregnant, too) and doing low-impact cardio, a band workout for my arms and some leg work. I’ve had to adjust to being pregnant—today I was tired and did just 15 minutes—and I’m wearing a belly brace for support. So far, my weight gain hasn’t been too bad.”
photo courtesy FitPregnancy
