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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

The Breastfeeding Struggle

April 25, 2018 Comments : 11

Facing the breastfeeding struggle with your new baby? Here are some tips and tricks to keep in mind to get your though breastfeeding. | Breastfeeding | Motherhood | Newborn |

When you have a baby you think the most natural thing you can do is feed them. Women for centuries have been able to nourish their babies by breastfeeding without issues. Surely before the invention of formula babies had to survive somehow. This is what many women hear. It makes them think that breastfeeding willRead More

Parenting, Pregnancy

The “Baby Blues”

April 8, 2018 Comments : 12

What is the baby blues and how does it compare to postpartum depression?

Nobody tells you that you are going to feel this way. I was not at all prepared for the aftermath of emotions that came post delivery. I started to feel that there was something wrong with me, that I was broken emotionally as well as physically since the c-section. The sadness, frustration when things didn’tRead 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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So thankful for these little ladies in my life eve So thankful for these little ladies in my life even though there is a slight chance I will regret their fiery spirits later on in when they are teens. 
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It’s the first day of fall and I’m loving the It’s the first day of fall and I’m loving the cooler weather and warmer outfits. It’s all the perfect time because my favorite @abercrombie bodysuits are on sale through the weekend on the @shop.ltk app. If you shop the link through my bio you can get 20% off site wide. I’ve linked all my other favs as well! 
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Thinking back on the time I made my son get up wit Thinking back on the time I made my son get up with me to go watch the sunrise on top of Cadillac Mountain in @acadianps. 
Acadia is my absolute favorite place to visit and having my kids there to hike and explore with makes it that much better.  One day they won’t want to do this with me so for now I’ll enjoy it while I can even though he may have whined just a little about getting up that early. 
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#mainelife #acadianationalpark #exploremaine #visitmaine #travelwithkids
It’s the outward impression that matters right? It’s the outward impression that matters right? I guess no matter how presentable I make myself look, my attitude is always going to come on through. 
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#momhumor #momreels #funnymom #workingmomlife #workingmoms #motherhoodlife
I’m happy that my body finally feels like my own I’m happy that my body finally feels like my own again but I’m sad that I may never experience another newborn and baby stage. 
How do I come to terms with never experiencing those firsts again or baby snuggles? 
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#momoflittles #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodjourney #momreel #momof3 #momtruths
One year old. My little rainbow baby is officiall One year old. 
My little rainbow baby is officially one. It’s been absolute chaos this year but every second, every minute, every hour has been worth it. 
The amount of joy this little lady has brought into all of our lives is unexplainable. Being her mom has been amazing and I’m so excited to see what the next year brings. ❤️
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.#oneyearold #oneyear #mommyandme #momof3 #motherhoodjourney #momreels
Apparently I married a Saint 😂 Too bad he is wi Apparently I married a Saint 😂
Too bad he is with me who likes to overwhelm ourselves by adding more and more to our already completely full plate. .
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#marriagehumor #marriedlife #husbandandwife #marriagegoals #funnyreel
September 1st 🍁 Time to plan all the fall decor September 1st 🍁
Time to plan all the fall decor and activities.
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#falldecor #falltime #fallinmaine #fallinspo #diyhomedecor #pumpkinseason
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So thankful for these little ladies in my life eve So thankful for these little ladies in my life even though there is a slight chance I will regret their fiery spirits later on in when they are teens. 
#nationaldaughtersday 
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#momof3 #daughters #siblinglove #momsofinsta #instamom #motherhoodjourney
It’s the first day of fall and I’m loving the It’s the first day of fall and I’m loving the cooler weather and warmer outfits. It’s all the perfect time because my favorite @abercrombie bodysuits are on sale through the weekend on the @shop.ltk app. If you shop the link through my bio you can get 20% off site wide. I’ve linked all my other favs as well! 
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#ltkcurves #momstyle #ltksale #ltksalealert #mombod #falloutfit #falloutfits #outfitreel
Thinking back on the time I made my son get up wit Thinking back on the time I made my son get up with me to go watch the sunrise on top of Cadillac Mountain in @acadianps. 
Acadia is my absolute favorite place to visit and having my kids there to hike and explore with makes it that much better.  One day they won’t want to do this with me so for now I’ll enjoy it while I can even though he may have whined just a little about getting up that early. 
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#mainelife #acadianationalpark #exploremaine #visitmaine #travelwithkids
It’s the outward impression that matters right? It’s the outward impression that matters right? I guess no matter how presentable I make myself look, my attitude is always going to come on through. 
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#momhumor #momreels #funnymom #workingmomlife #workingmoms #motherhoodlife
I’m happy that my body finally feels like my own I’m happy that my body finally feels like my own again but I’m sad that I may never experience another newborn and baby stage. 
How do I come to terms with never experiencing those firsts again or baby snuggles? 
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#momoflittles #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodjourney #momreel #momof3 #momtruths
One year old. My little rainbow baby is officiall One year old. 
My little rainbow baby is officially one. It’s been absolute chaos this year but every second, every minute, every hour has been worth it. 
The amount of joy this little lady has brought into all of our lives is unexplainable. Being her mom has been amazing and I’m so excited to see what the next year brings. ❤️
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.#oneyearold #oneyear #mommyandme #momof3 #motherhoodjourney #momreels
Apparently I married a Saint 😂 Too bad he is wi Apparently I married a Saint 😂
Too bad he is with me who likes to overwhelm ourselves by adding more and more to our already completely full plate. .
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#marriagehumor #marriedlife #husbandandwife #marriagegoals #funnyreel
September 1st 🍁 Time to plan all the fall decor September 1st 🍁
Time to plan all the fall decor and activities.
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#falldecor #falltime #fallinmaine #fallinspo #diyhomedecor #pumpkinseason
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