Actress and University of Texas alum Lindsey Morgan Sipos returned to her home state of Texas five years ago while filming Walker. Her then boyfriend, fellow actor Shaun Sipos, came with her and the pair wed two years ago next month at Camp Lucy in Dripping Springs. By the time this issue prints, they will have recently welcomed their first child together. We caught up with Lindsey for a yoga session with pre-natal yoga instructor (and doula) Allison Cline at Wild Heart Yoga shortly before baby Eden’s arrival.
How are you getting ready to welcome a new baby?
This is my first pregnancy, which was really overwhelming at first. Luckily, I’ve been able to assemble such an incredible team of support. My doula Cora Skinner has been a literal angel sent to me and my obstetrician Dr. Katherine Boswell and midwife Erica Anderson have all been such integral players on my team for helping me feel my most ready.
Other than that, it’s been my personal chef/husband cooking for me, ha! I also do movement as much as I can, rest as much as I need and am able to and pelvic floor therapy! Oh, and lots of reading! My favorite book so far has been Labor Like a Goddess.
What’s been your favorite part about being pregnant?
I’d be lying if I didn’t say the food! I’ve been sticking to an 80/20 rule, healthy, nutritious meals 80 percent of the time and then some sweet treats the other 20 percent.
Also, the internal emotional, mental and spiritual evolution I feel inside of me. I feel very anchored within myself and my abilities as a soon-to-be mother and woman. It’s been very transformative.
How did you choose Eden’s name?
It’s a name my husband and I have always loved. It makes me think of an ‘idyllic paradise,’ unique but classic and an homage to our Christian faith.
You look amazing! Have you been doing a lot of exercise and/or yoga during your pregnancy?
I’ve been trying! Shoutout to all the pregnant mamas out there, working out during pregnancy is no joke. But, I have found it to really help with my mental and emotional state. So, I try to get in some kind of exercise 3-4x a week. I’ve been sticking to prenatal safe weight-lifting, lots of walking and prenatal yoga!
Have you had any cravings?
I’ll get the strangest cravings for food I loved as a kid, like a nostalgic craving where I’ll just really want Velveeta Mac n’ Cheese with hot dogs cut up in it or a Little Debbie brownie, things I haven’t even thought of in decades!
You’re using a doula, how did you find Cora Skinner?
Destiny? Fate? Luck? Two girlfriends independent of each other connected me to her and said I’d love her! They were right. I’ve learned that when I keep getting the same sign to listen.
What do you like about having a doula?
The support, knowledge and encouragement has been extraordinary. I knew so little about pregnancy or even delivering a baby before I was pregnant and having someone on call for you to talk to or even just talk you down a hormonal spiral has been so valuable. She has taught me so much and I feel very safe going into my delivery with her by my side.
Tell us about Eden’s Garden?
My husband and I are big gardeners and I thought it was a great theme for my baby shower -and nod to the origins of her name! One of my best friends who threw my shower had the brilliant idea of having everyone paint a flowerpot and plant some flowers or seeds and have the plants grow along with Eden.
We were going to put all the beautiful pots designed by all the special women in my life on Eden’s nursery window ledge, but we also like having a special shelf in the garden, just for her.
Anything else you want to add?
Overall, a massive acknowledgment to mothers everywhere! I don’t think mothers are celebrated enough in our society for the sacrifice and responsibility they carry on their shoulders. There should at least be a mandated week of celebration in their honor!