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Today my lipstick actually worked out and it was a big accomplishment 😂

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Goals/Hopes for Next Babe

- successfully breastfeed - find a coping mechanism for my anxiety during pregnancy - give birth at a birth center if previous complications allow for it - crib sleeping (next to our bed) - eat healthy during pregnancy - take more photos during pregnancy and infancy

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I've never been comfortable with this type of shirt but today I'm owning this mama thing. Officially trying for #2. 🌺

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My hair is so shiny today! Natural products DO work. 🤗 Shampoo: Nature's Gate Tea Tree & Sea Buckthorn (for oily hair) Conditioner: John Masters Avocado & Lavender I also tried putting argan oil in it for the first time a few days ago and it worked great. Now, if I could figure out the frizz.

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That moment after your child hits their head and you're waiting to see if they a) will need to be comforted or b) won't notice at all

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Getting so big ❤️😭

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80th attempt to start going to the gym and work on the mom bod. What are your favorite workouts? Help a clueless lady out! Trying to look good right before we TTC again 😂🙄

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First time dressing Ben up was a success! Went to a christening for his cousin and he had a blast. ❤️

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Our groceries were so pretty the other day

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Currently crying because this guy just left for his Grandma's for 2 days. No, it's not the first time. It's the millionth time. Too many times we have sent him because of work. My anxiety is really flaring up right now. I'm going down in hours at work next week to spend more time with my love bug but the guilt is eating at my soul. I am the first person to advocate for moms having personal time but I feel like I've had too much lately and I don't deserve it this time. I hope a hot toddy (I'm also sick so resting up will be good, after I work at 6:30am tomorrow) and watching some funny British shows will help.

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I've got a 10 month old with crazy hair. 💞

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UPDATE:

After giving up drinking coffee regularly and trying a (sort of) anti-inflammatory diet along with taking turmeric and maca supplements, I had a much more manageable period. It was still heavy and very, very draining but for the first time in many years I was not forced to stop my life, call out of work, and lie in bed in the fetal position.

I won't be convinced until the next period is the same, but I was very skeptical and am pleasantly surprised. 🤷‍♀️

Trying to fight Mother Nature naturally today. Wish me luck. 😂

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Trying to fight Mother Nature naturally today. Wish me luck. 😂

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Motherhood has been much more challenging than I was ever prepared for, and I've given birth to a very strong-willed child, but I welcome the challenges ahead. Just look at that face ❤️

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I told myself this would be the year I'd feel ok in a bathing suit

But there's not much time left. 😬 I hope I can get it together and also learn to love my post-baby body.

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Blackberry chia pudding on this rainy day. 💜 Easiest thing I've ever made - mix a few things together at night, wake up and it's ready. Now maybe I can stop spending $3 on chia pudding at the store 🙄 😬 Having something ready has ensured that this momma actually ate breakfast too!

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It's been almost a month of eating (mostly) anti-inflammatory foods and (mostly) quitting coffee. I'm trying to see if it helps my endometriosis. I can tell I'm in an important part of this cycle with my period being projected to start in 10 days. I can already feel my body gearing up so I'm taking it very seriously right now. Let's see if it helps!