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Hospital Bag Checklist for Delivery

August 27, 2022 Leave a Comment

Hospital Bag Checklist

It’s finally time to pack my hospital bag. When I was pregnant with Avery, I barely had a hospital bag packed and her birth was fairly unexpected at 37 weeks. I ended up in the hospital without the things I needed and had to rely on my husband to grab the things that I needed.Read More

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5 Reasons Being a C-Section Mama is Badass

April 24, 2020 Comments : 5

5 Reasons why being a Cesarean mama is badass and why you need to let go of the guilt you have over your birth. | Cesarean | Motherhood | C-Section mom |

Disclaimer: This in no way is diminishing delivery by any other means. I have had two cesarean sections (aka C-section) and went through the mix of emotions that came along with abandoning my hope for a vaginal delivery. Sine April is cesarean awareness month (who knew) I decided to dig a little deeper into myRead More

Pregnancy

What to Expect During a C-Section

February 11, 2019 Comments : 30

Nervous about having a c-section? Here is what you can expect to happen before, during and after a c-section birth. | C-Section | New mom | Birthing options | Baby | Newborn | #csection #birth #pregnancy #birthingoptions #baby #delivery

It has been 10 months since Avery was born and I have received so many questions around her birth and the c-section I ultimately had with her. When my first was born over 7 years ago, I ended up with a c-section then as well. I had no idea waht to expect during a c-sectionRead More

Parenting

How To Survive The 4 Month Sleep Regression

July 29, 2018 Comments : 23

The dreaded 4 month sleep regression. You have heard about it, researched it, and counted down the days till it arrives. Your baby is sleeping great and then all of a sudden, out of nowhere your precious little angel becomes something nightmares are made of. We are currently in the throws of it so IRead More

Pregnancy

Avery’s Birth Story

March 31, 2018 Comments : 11

So little Miss Avery is finally here and a week old yesterday! After months of feeling her grow, kick, roll and hiccup her way into existence she decided to make her debut at 37 weeks and 2 days on March 23rd. Since I love reading other birth birth stories I decided to share Avery’s birthRead More

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The Dunkin’ Joy In Childhood Foundation brings joy to kids at local hospitals. 
For those in Maine, that’s The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. So grab an iced coffee today from Dunkin’ and spread some joy to local children! 

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I swear he secretly loves the chaos that I create. I swear he secretly loves the chaos that I create. We are complete opposites but it works. He loves calm and I apparently love mayhem.
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There are many things that I like to do to keep my There are many things that I like to do to keep my cool during the crazy days with 3 kids, and one is to always be sipping on a Dunkin’ Iced Coffee. (#ad) You too can keep your cool with Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day, which is right around the corner on 5/23 and #bringjoy to kids at local hospitals!
On @dunkin Iced Coffee Day, $1 from every iced coffee sold at participating locations nationwide will be donated to the Dunkin’ @joyinchildhood Foundation. This will help bring joy to kids in local hospitals.
In Maine, my home state, that’s The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. 
So, make sure to mark your calendars for 5/23 to get your iced coffee and help bring joy to kids in the hospital in your community!
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Chloe is definitely giving us a little bit of a ru Chloe is definitely giving us a little bit of a run for our money lately. Teething, leaps and learning new skills is making sleep pretty much non existent. Definitely walking around like a zombie lately. 

At least this cute plant stand is making me happy and adding some fun to my living space. Linked this one and others that you can get from @walmart for under $30 in my bio! 
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Saturdays are for soccer and running around like a Saturdays are for soccer and running around like a crazy person trying to entertain a bunch of kids. 
Honestly though leggings and a tank make up about 70% of my wardrobe. 

Everything is linked in my @shop.ltk, link in my bio. 
Happy Saturday friends! ☀️
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Today is the day!! (5/23) Grab yourself an iced co Today is the day!! (5/23) Grab yourself an iced coffee from @dunkin and for every iced coffee sold at participating locations, $1 will be donated to the Dunkin’ @joyinchildhood Foundation. (#ad). 
The Dunkin’ Joy In Childhood Foundation brings joy to kids at local hospitals. 
For those in Maine, that’s The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. So grab an iced coffee today from Dunkin’ and spread some joy to local children! 

Excludes Cold Brew and Nitro Cold Brew. 
#dunkinmaine #dunkinpartner #bringjoy
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#busymom #busymomlife #mainemom #mainelife #mainething #momlifestyle #coffeelove
I swear he secretly loves the chaos that I create. I swear he secretly loves the chaos that I create. We are complete opposites but it works. He loves calm and I apparently love mayhem.
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#marriedlife #marriagehumor #husbandandwife #marriagememes #hubbyandwifey #newreel
There are many things that I like to do to keep my There are many things that I like to do to keep my cool during the crazy days with 3 kids, and one is to always be sipping on a Dunkin’ Iced Coffee. (#ad) You too can keep your cool with Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day, which is right around the corner on 5/23 and #bringjoy to kids at local hospitals!
On @dunkin Iced Coffee Day, $1 from every iced coffee sold at participating locations nationwide will be donated to the Dunkin’ @joyinchildhood Foundation. This will help bring joy to kids in local hospitals.
In Maine, my home state, that’s The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. 
So, make sure to mark your calendars for 5/23 to get your iced coffee and help bring joy to kids in the hospital in your community!
#dunkinmaine #dunkinpartner
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#mommyandme #momstyle #momstylelife #busymom #busymomlife #maine #mainemom #mainelife
Chloe is definitely giving us a little bit of a ru Chloe is definitely giving us a little bit of a run for our money lately. Teething, leaps and learning new skills is making sleep pretty much non existent. Definitely walking around like a zombie lately. 

At least this cute plant stand is making me happy and adding some fun to my living space. Linked this one and others that you can get from @walmart for under $30 in my bio! 
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#livingroomdecor #plantlady #momsofig #walmartfinds #walmartdeals #cornerofmyhome #livingroomideas
It’s Mother’s Day and this day wouldn’t be c It’s Mother’s Day and this day wouldn’t be complete without trying to get a photo of myself and my kids. This was the best we got, uncoordinated outfits and all.
Thankful to be their mom today and everyday. 
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#mothersday2023 #momof3 #momstyle #motherhoodjourney #momswithcameras #motherhoodunfiltered
Saturdays are for soccer and running around like a Saturdays are for soccer and running around like a crazy person trying to entertain a bunch of kids. 
Honestly though leggings and a tank make up about 70% of my wardrobe. 

Everything is linked in my @shop.ltk, link in my bio. 
Happy Saturday friends! ☀️
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#momstyle #momstylelife #affordablestyle #dailylooks #everydaystyle #mombod Mom style, Mom bod, Everyday look, easy style, soccer mom
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