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Mental health check in, how’s everyone doing?? I Mental health check in, how’s everyone doing?? I shared how I’m doing in stories today, we made it through the holidays but it was a lot harder than I thought. I’m sruggling in a few ways. Struggling on social media with the comparison game, struggling in general as a stay at home mom of two, struggling with a fussy two month old that doesn’t sleep, struggling that I’m unable to do things for me right now (like even go to the bathroom or shower alone), struggling with the omnipresent grief and anxiety, struggling with guilt — guilt over not giving my oldest enough attention, over wanting him to start back at school again, over not being happy and grateful 24/7.⁣⁣⠀
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If I learned anything last year it was to accept my feelings as they come and not label any as “bad,” so that’s what I’m working on, that’s my daily reminder. As my friend said to me today, this is hard, it’s the trenches!! Be gentle. It’s hard and wonderful all at once.⁣⁣⠀
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Check in below👇⁣⁣⠀
❤️ - I’m feeling great⁣⁣⠀
🧡 - I’m feeling ok⁣⁣⠀
💛 - I’m surviving⁣⁣⠀
💚 - I’m struggling⁣⁣⠀
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Let’s show up and support each other and remind each other we’re not alone in these hard days🖤
Took this week to unplug and reflect. Wild year. M Took this week to unplug and reflect. Wild year. Mixed feelings about a new year is not foreign to me, this is how I felt last year going into 2020. 2019 was Liam’s year, it was the worst but it gave me a perspective I’ll never lose and one I carried into 2020.⁣⁣⠀
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Through hardship you grow.⁣⁣⠀
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2020 saw more focus on me, on my mental wellness + on my family. Less worrying about what people think of me, less apologizing, more doing what makes me happy (or gets me through the day). More of that in this space also. I’m not going to be everyone’s cup of tea so might as well be me, ALL of me💯✌️⁣⁣⠀
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I’m not a resolution or goal setter when it comes to a new year, I try to focus on reflecting, releasing what doesn’t serve me any longer + manifesting/using affirmations to bring the good. Still working on what those are exactly for 2021!⁣⁣⠀
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In the meantime I wanted to share some of my big 2020 memories and wish you all love, light, peace and healing in the new year✨⁣⁣⠀
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1-2. Our new family unit🧡⁣⁣⠀
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3-4. The birth of our daughter, Elora, the best thing to come out of 2020. She is the brightest light.⁣⁣⠀
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5. Luca’s love for his sister + once again navigating a “new normal” in our family.⁣⁣⠀
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6. Pregnancy after loss. Amidst a global pandemic. While wrangling a toddler. One of the hardest things I’ve ever done, it was pure survival mode (+ still is postpartum).⁣⁣⠀
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7. Growing the most beautiful dahlias and diving more into gardening than ever before, mostly as a form of therapy, AND sharing it all with you guys — connecting through our gardens was one of my favorite parts of the year + growing this community has brought me so much joy!⁣⁣⠀
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8. Finding my groove and launching my oils business — never thought I would make more than my blogging income + be able to pay off debt😭⁣⁣⠀
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9. Luca turning 2 and weaning + potty training at the same time — his decisions, not mine!⁣⁣⠀
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10. Liam’s due date in April. I remember wishing more than anything for the chance to deliver him healthy and full term, pandemic and all. We miss our boy + are moving forward WITH him, we’ll love him forever from afar❤️
Chaotic and beautiful and hard and exhausting and Chaotic and beautiful and hard and exhausting and awesome❤️ exactly how I want to remember this day. We’re sending you big love this Christmas, complete with our best “ewie smiles” (Luca’s term for silly faces🤣). I love how Doobie snuck his nose in there too!! Swipe for some special moments/things of the day❤️❤️
⋒ 8 weeks of Elora Leigh ⋒⁣⁣⠀ ⁣⁣⠀ ⋒ 8 weeks of Elora Leigh ⋒⁣⁣⠀
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You have been here in our arms for almost two whole months and my heart still skips a beat when I wake up and see you next to me. You are truly here. I still can’t believe you’re real and you’re ours.⁣⁣⠀
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At 8 weeks you’re not such a tiny babe anymore, you’ve doubled your birth weight and grew four inches — a testament to how much you love to eat😅🍼 (pic four is day 3 for reference!). Your chubby cheeks are also a testament to your love of milk😍😍 The super sleepy newborn days are over😭 You’re waking up more and more, crying more too (see pic three🤪), but still giving us good stretches of sleep (4-5 hours) at night. You don’t love cuddling with me as much as your brother did, I’m still in denial over that! And you’ve broken out of the swaddle, sleep sackin it up already! Luca loves you more than anything and is always wanting to hold you and help me clean your “spiggups,” he calls you “mista baby” and it killssss your dad and I every time🤣⁣⁣⠀
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I feel like you just arrived but also like I’ve known you forever. Happy 8 weeks of life Elora, you are so loved💗⁣⁣⠀
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#8weeks #eloraleigh #watcheloragrow
Unpopular or popular opinion? Gratitude is hard wh Unpopular or popular opinion? Gratitude is hard when you’re struggling.⁣⁣⠀
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Gratitude, when forced, feels like shame. As the wise @sitwithwhit said the other day, it’s  the new toxic positivity — if we’re going to feel sad, then we better be grateful too.⁣⁣⠀
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The pressure on the bereaved to feel and express gratitude in their grief is REAL.⁣⁣⠀
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So here is my reminder — It’s ok to *not* balance out your pain with gratitude. ⁣⁣⠀
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To me, when gratitude is forced I feel inauthentic and ashamed. When everyone is talking about gratitude journals and how to “focus on the good,” I feel left out.⁣⁣⠀
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Let’s normalize expressing pain and grief without following it up with “BUT... gratitude.” It’s like saying that makes our pain seem more bearable from the outside. I get it. Grief is uncomfortable. Pain is ugly. It’s easier to look away. It’s easier to engage if the griever ends their thought on a positive, that’s the pressure. But what if I don’t feel positives in my pain?⁣⁣⠀
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If gratitude helps you to process your grief, that is really great. Everyone grieves differently. I spoke about this in stories today and 100s of you wrote in saying you felt heard. I’m happy it resonated, I’m always nervous to express these opinions but there are ALWAYS people out there who relate and need to hear it. You are my people❤️⁣⁣⠀
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So here are your reminders if you’re grieving or struggling this holiday season, or just reflecting on a hard year:⁣⁣⠀
❤️Be gentle with yourself, your feelings are valid.⁣⁣⠀
❤️You don’t owe anything to anyone, especially in your grief.⁣⁣⠀
❤️It’s ok to feel shitty, period. No ifs, ands, buts or justifications necessary.⁣⁣⠀
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Love you guys🤟🤟🤟⁣⁣⠀
📷: @mymotherhoodstory
This photo shoot took years off my life😅🤪 Do This photo shoot took years off my life😅🤪 Don’t let the cute faces fool you, it’s HARD to get a toddler to stay still and a newborn to not cry🤣 But we snapped a couple gems, these two quite literally light up my life💖 http://liketk.it/34ldF
Just love this little Christmas corner with all of Just love this little Christmas corner with all of our stockings🌲🥰 Anyone else getting snow tonight!? I’m excited! I love the snow and I love seeing the magic in Luca’s eyes, he just lights up over the littlest things and it makes this season so much brighter for us✨
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I linked everything I could in the @liketoknow.it app or head to the link in my bio for my blog and holiday home decor post with all my winter home inspo❄️ http://liketk.it/345gU
Third postpartum, second c-section, a little more Third postpartum, second c-section, a little more prepared for recovery this time and it’s going a lot smoother. I shared some of my postpartum favorites/must haves in stories today as well as on the blog (link in my bio)! ⁣⁣⠀
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Also shared some tips I wish I knew the first time around like to not feel ashamed to ask for help or guilty for taking care of myself. That’s my biggest tip —⁣⁣⠀
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Take care of yourself.⁣⁣⠀
Take care of yourself.⁣⁣⠀
Take care of yourself.⁣⁣⠀
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I can’t stress this enough. It’s the norm in our society to focus more on the baby than the mom but during the fourth trimester she needs care and attention now more than ever. You can’t take care of your baby without taking care of yourself first❤️⁣⁣⠀
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Some other postpartum tips:⁣⁣⠀
🌿take all the pictures and take pictures with you in them, they will be absolute treasures to look back on, especially the ones where you look like crap (I promise you don’t actually look like crap, it’s real life though, which are the best to look back on)⁣⁣⠀
🌿you may not know what you’re doing but listen to your instincts, the mama instinct is strong and it’s REAL⁣⁣⠀
🌿take home all the things from the hospital (pads, disposable undies, abdominal binder, all of it)🙌⁣⁣⠀
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If you are postpartum after loss you’re still postpartum but it’s even harder without your baby. Cabbage leaves, peppermint essential oil and a tight sports bra to help get rid of your milk supply. Find a grief counselor and a support group, validation and acknowledgement is everything. I’ve been there and it’s the literal worst, be gentle with yourself. You are still a mother❤️
📷 @jessicamicciophoto
How I’ve eaten dinner for the past 6 weeks😂 I How I’ve eaten dinner for the past 6 weeks😂 I basically live in this spot from the hours of 5pm to 10pm, either nursing or calming the babe — toddler not pictured but equally as demanding🤪 — cluster feeding is hardddd!! I know it doesn’t last forever. I know I will miss these days. It’s still hard. And nope, don’t need to supplement, milk supply is killin it. More encouragement, less unsolicited advice. Sometimes we just want to voice the struggles without being told what to do✌️
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Trunk Club Review & My Favorite Fall Staples

October 9, 2019 / Beauty & Style

Thank you to Trunk Club for sponsoring today’s post! All opinions are my own.

Photos by Alicia Ann Daw.

Thinking about Nordstrom's Trunk Club? I am spilling all the beans about my Trunk Club Review and fall staples so come check them out!

Trunk Club Review & My Favorite Fall Staples

As most of you know, about a year and a half ago I signed up for Nordstorm’s Trunk Club. I decided to finally try my first in-home styling service because as a new mom it was super hard to get out of the house to shop… and I stuck with it because I find it even harder now that Luca is a wild toddler! 

Trunk Club has saved me so much time and offered me so much convenience over this past year.  Honestly, it’s been a Godsend. It’s allowed me to up my wardrobe game and find the perfect pieces for me without doing any of the work!

Thinking about Nordstrom's Trunk Club? I am spilling all the beans about my Trunk Club Review and fall staples so come check them out!

My October Trunk Club: Seasonal Staples

Below I’m sharing a little bit about what Trunk Club is and why I love it. My Trunk this week was a seasonal theme, I had asked my stylist to send staple fall pieces and she did not disappoint! 

Now that it finally *feels* like fall here I was ready to get some new pieces in my closet. But as you know, it is challenging transitioning from season to season so I enlisted the help of my reliable stylist, Shanita.

We worked together to pick the perfect pieces to help get me through these seasonal changes. She helped me style the right layering pieces to keep me looking and feeling great as the weather shifts.

Thinking about Nordstrom's Trunk Club? I am spilling all the beans about my Trunk Club Review and fall staples so come check them out!

What is Trunk Club?

Trunk Club is a personal styling service for women and men who are looking for a little extra help to find the perfect wardrobe. 

With personalized help from your awesome stylist, they help pick out clothing, accessories, shoes and more that fit your style and your budget. It really is a smarter way to shop for the busy mom or professional. 

CLICK HERE for the Trunk Club site and to get hooked up with your own personal stylist!

How does Trunk Club work?

I get a lot of questions when I share my Trunks as to how Trunk Club works, So I thought I would share how your stylist always knows exactly what you need and the process of getting a Trunk.

Better Than a Subscription

First of all, Trunk Club is not a subscription. You get to choose how often you get your Trunk: monthly, bi-montly, quarterly, for a specific date or occasion, pause it whenever you’d like for as long as you’d like.

The first thing you do when you sign up for Trunk Club is you share your sizes, your general style, and your fit preferences with your stylist to create a Style Profile. Your stylist will then handpick clothes just for you using the info you provided. I even shared my Instagram handle and a Pinterest board with my stylist so she could really get to know my style!

Thinking about Nordstrom's Trunk Club? I am spilling all the beans about my Trunk Club Review and fall staples so come check them out!

See Your Trunk Before it Ships

After the items are selected, your stylist then sends a customer preview so you can see the contents of your trunk before it is shipped! As a generally picky person, I LOVE this feature! If at this point you don’t love something or want more of something you chat with your stylist to swap items so your trunk is totally customized just for you!

Add Your Extra Picks & Try-On at Home

Before your Trunk ships you can add a few of your own picks to the order! Choose from socks, hats, undergarments, and other fun accessories! These will ship in your same Trunk. 

Your Trunk is then shipped to you, where you get to try everything on in the comfort of your own home (my favorite part!). I keep what I love and send back what I don’t love. You have 5 days to decide which I think is super generous!

Thinking about Nordstrom's Trunk Club? I am spilling all the beans about my Trunk Club Review and fall staples so come check them out!

Checkout Process & Returning Your Trunk

The checkout process couldn’t be easier – you’ll be charged for the items you choose to keep and the initial $25 styling fee (waived for Nordstrom cardholders) will be credited towards your total purchase. Let me just say, I’ve never had a problem keeping at least one item!

The Trunk Club App makes all of this a breeze, just log in, categorize what you’re keeping and what you’re not and leave feedback for your stylist on why you made those choices. You can do the return shipment scheduling in the app as well!

All returns are free and go back in the same box with your prepaid shipping label (included in the Trunk). Simply arrange a pickup with UPS or drop off your Trunk at any UPS location or Nordstrom store. you can schedule a free at-home UPS pick up so you literally never have to leave home – major score for me!

Easy Exchanges

Don’t you hate when you love something, but it just doesn’t fit right and want to exchange it, but can’t? Well, through the Trunk Club App (available in the iOS store) you can easily request different sizes and colors. They seriously make the entire experience so easy and enjoyable. 

Want to shop in person at Trunk Club?

If you love to go to the store, but still want the help of the stylist, Trunk Club now has 6 brick and mortar Clubhouses throughout the country! 

They are located in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington D.C.

Every Trunk Club Clubhouse is unique with customized furnishings, fitting rooms, and a bar with complimentary refreshments. I can’t wait to visit one of the Clubhouses soon! 

Thinking about Nordstrom's Trunk Club? I am spilling all the beans about my Trunk Club Review and fall staples so come check them out!

Trunk Club Expert Stylists

You guys know how much I love my stylist, Shanita. She gets my Trunk spot on every single time and it’s always a struggle not to keep every single item!

Every stylist at Trunk Club is truly invested in you and your personal style. They are amazing! They go through a ton of training to really understand colors, sizes, and brands so they know what will look good on you. 

I feel like my stylist really gets me even though we have never met face to face. 

Everytime I chat with my Shanita I feel like she is 100% invested in me. She asks me questions to fully understand what I am looking for, about my body type, and what I feel most comfortable in, even if I don’t know how to explain it… she connects the dots for me!

My Trunk always reflects my mood, my attitude, and everything else that encompases me, all because of my stylist.

CLICK HERE for the Trunk Club site and to get hooked up with your own personal stylist!

Thinking about Nordstrom's Trunk Club? I am spilling all the beans about my Trunk Club Review and fall staples so come check them out!
Thinking about Nordstrom's Trunk Club? I am spilling all the beans about my Trunk Club Review and fall staples so come check them out!

Quick List of The Perks of Trunk Club

  • Nordstrom Cardholder Benefits- Since Trunk club is a Nordstrom Company, if you are a Nordstrom cardholder, the $25.00 styling fee is waived, and if you use your Nordstrom card, you earn points on all Trunk Club purchases. 
  • Nordstrom Merchandise- Trunk Club always carries a huge variety of quality inventory for men and women. All your favorite Nordstrom brands included!
  • Categories and Sizes- Trunk Club carries casual wear, business attire, formal wear, outerwear, shoes, bags, jewelry and more. They have a wide range of sizes including petite, straight, plus, big and tall. Items to fit ALL bodies!
  • Budget Friendly! (talk to your stylist about your personal budget)
  • Try-on in the comfort of your own home!
  • No commitment- Stop and restart your Trunk as often as you please.
  • Your Own Personal Shopper and Stylist- They do the shopping for you based on YOUR preferences and show you multiple ways to wear each piece in your closet! 
  • User-Friendly Trunk Club App – Seriously a breeze and so convenient.
  • Boost of Confidence- Trunk Club gives me the boost of confidence I need knowing what I am wearing totally works for me!
  • Customer Service can’t be beat- Talk to your stylist, online, on the phone or in person in our Clubhouse, they will always take care of everything you need! 
  • Seasonal Transition- Stylists work with you to help you transition from one season to the next by helping you build cute layered outfits that fit you and your style. 
  • Wardrobe Feature in the App- Your stylist use the Wardrobe feature of the Trunk Club App to build outfits that way you are always pairing the right pants with the perfect top and accessories!
  • Special Occasion? No Problem! Your stylist is there to help you decipher confusing dress codes and make you feel and look your best for any occasion. They are also there for you on the day of your special event to give you the boost of confidence you need or help you choose between two gorgeous looks! 

Are you ready to check out my latest Trunk from Trunk Club?! I am sharing photos of my favorite looks below!

Thinking about Nordstrom's Trunk Club? I am spilling all the beans about my Trunk Club Review and fall staples so come check them out!

Offering all your favorite Nordstrom brands, Trunk Club never disappoints! I LOVED this balloon-sleeve, pom-pom sweater!

Thinking about Nordstrom's Trunk Club? I am spilling all the beans about my Trunk Club Review and fall staples so come check them out!

Thinking about Nordstrom's Trunk Club? I am spilling all the beans about my Trunk Club Review and fall staples so come check them out!
Thinking about Nordstrom's Trunk Club? I am spilling all the beans about my Trunk Club Review and fall staples so come check them out!

Ruanas are the perfect fall transition piece, not to mention super bump-friendly of course!

Thinking about Nordstrom's Trunk Club? I am spilling all the beans about my Trunk Club Review and fall staples so come check them out!

Keeping this long sweater because I can wear it all winter, even with a growing bump!

Thinking about Nordstrom's Trunk Club? I am spilling all the beans about my Trunk Club Review and fall staples so come check them out!
Thinking about Nordstrom's Trunk Club? I am spilling all the beans about my Trunk Club Review and fall staples so come check them out!

I was a big fan of the accessories my stylist sent with this Trunk! The felt hat was perfect, I LOVED the belt bag and those white sneakers are some of the comfiest I’ve ever worn!

Have questions about what Nordstrom's Trunk Club is? Here I give my honest Trunk Club review with you as well as share fall staples this season!

Have questions about what Nordstrom's Trunk Club is? Here I give my honest Trunk Club review with you as well as share fall staples this season!

Have questions about what Nordstrom's Trunk Club is? Here I give my honest Trunk Club review with you as well as share fall staples this season!

Have you tried Trunk Club? What’s YOUR favorite part about it!?

For more information and to sign up for yourself, CLICK HERE!

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Mental health check in, how’s everyone doing?? I Mental health check in, how’s everyone doing?? I shared how I’m doing in stories today, we made it through the holidays but it was a lot harder than I thought. I’m sruggling in a few ways. Struggling on social media with the comparison game, struggling in general as a stay at home mom of two, struggling with a fussy two month old that doesn’t sleep, struggling that I’m unable to do things for me right now (like even go to the bathroom or shower alone), struggling with the omnipresent grief and anxiety, struggling with guilt — guilt over not giving my oldest enough attention, over wanting him to start back at school again, over not being happy and grateful 24/7.⁣⁣⠀
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If I learned anything last year it was to accept my feelings as they come and not label any as “bad,” so that’s what I’m working on, that’s my daily reminder. As my friend said to me today, this is hard, it’s the trenches!! Be gentle. It’s hard and wonderful all at once.⁣⁣⠀
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Check in below👇⁣⁣⠀
❤️ - I’m feeling great⁣⁣⠀
🧡 - I’m feeling ok⁣⁣⠀
💛 - I’m surviving⁣⁣⠀
💚 - I’m struggling⁣⁣⠀
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Let’s show up and support each other and remind each other we’re not alone in these hard days🖤
Took this week to unplug and reflect. Wild year. M Took this week to unplug and reflect. Wild year. Mixed feelings about a new year is not foreign to me, this is how I felt last year going into 2020. 2019 was Liam’s year, it was the worst but it gave me a perspective I’ll never lose and one I carried into 2020.⁣⁣⠀
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Through hardship you grow.⁣⁣⠀
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2020 saw more focus on me, on my mental wellness + on my family. Less worrying about what people think of me, less apologizing, more doing what makes me happy (or gets me through the day). More of that in this space also. I’m not going to be everyone’s cup of tea so might as well be me, ALL of me💯✌️⁣⁣⠀
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I’m not a resolution or goal setter when it comes to a new year, I try to focus on reflecting, releasing what doesn’t serve me any longer + manifesting/using affirmations to bring the good. Still working on what those are exactly for 2021!⁣⁣⠀
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In the meantime I wanted to share some of my big 2020 memories and wish you all love, light, peace and healing in the new year✨⁣⁣⠀
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1-2. Our new family unit🧡⁣⁣⠀
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3-4. The birth of our daughter, Elora, the best thing to come out of 2020. She is the brightest light.⁣⁣⠀
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5. Luca’s love for his sister + once again navigating a “new normal” in our family.⁣⁣⠀
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6. Pregnancy after loss. Amidst a global pandemic. While wrangling a toddler. One of the hardest things I’ve ever done, it was pure survival mode (+ still is postpartum).⁣⁣⠀
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7. Growing the most beautiful dahlias and diving more into gardening than ever before, mostly as a form of therapy, AND sharing it all with you guys — connecting through our gardens was one of my favorite parts of the year + growing this community has brought me so much joy!⁣⁣⠀
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8. Finding my groove and launching my oils business — never thought I would make more than my blogging income + be able to pay off debt😭⁣⁣⠀
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9. Luca turning 2 and weaning + potty training at the same time — his decisions, not mine!⁣⁣⠀
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10. Liam’s due date in April. I remember wishing more than anything for the chance to deliver him healthy and full term, pandemic and all. We miss our boy + are moving forward WITH him, we’ll love him forever from afar❤️
Chaotic and beautiful and hard and exhausting and Chaotic and beautiful and hard and exhausting and awesome❤️ exactly how I want to remember this day. We’re sending you big love this Christmas, complete with our best “ewie smiles” (Luca’s term for silly faces🤣). I love how Doobie snuck his nose in there too!! Swipe for some special moments/things of the day❤️❤️
⋒ 8 weeks of Elora Leigh ⋒⁣⁣⠀ ⁣⁣⠀ ⋒ 8 weeks of Elora Leigh ⋒⁣⁣⠀
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You have been here in our arms for almost two whole months and my heart still skips a beat when I wake up and see you next to me. You are truly here. I still can’t believe you’re real and you’re ours.⁣⁣⠀
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At 8 weeks you’re not such a tiny babe anymore, you’ve doubled your birth weight and grew four inches — a testament to how much you love to eat😅🍼 (pic four is day 3 for reference!). Your chubby cheeks are also a testament to your love of milk😍😍 The super sleepy newborn days are over😭 You’re waking up more and more, crying more too (see pic three🤪), but still giving us good stretches of sleep (4-5 hours) at night. You don’t love cuddling with me as much as your brother did, I’m still in denial over that! And you’ve broken out of the swaddle, sleep sackin it up already! Luca loves you more than anything and is always wanting to hold you and help me clean your “spiggups,” he calls you “mista baby” and it killssss your dad and I every time🤣⁣⁣⠀
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I feel like you just arrived but also like I’ve known you forever. Happy 8 weeks of life Elora, you are so loved💗⁣⁣⠀
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#8weeks #eloraleigh #watcheloragrow
Unpopular or popular opinion? Gratitude is hard wh Unpopular or popular opinion? Gratitude is hard when you’re struggling.⁣⁣⠀
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Gratitude, when forced, feels like shame. As the wise @sitwithwhit said the other day, it’s  the new toxic positivity — if we’re going to feel sad, then we better be grateful too.⁣⁣⠀
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The pressure on the bereaved to feel and express gratitude in their grief is REAL.⁣⁣⠀
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So here is my reminder — It’s ok to *not* balance out your pain with gratitude. ⁣⁣⠀
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To me, when gratitude is forced I feel inauthentic and ashamed. When everyone is talking about gratitude journals and how to “focus on the good,” I feel left out.⁣⁣⠀
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Let’s normalize expressing pain and grief without following it up with “BUT... gratitude.” It’s like saying that makes our pain seem more bearable from the outside. I get it. Grief is uncomfortable. Pain is ugly. It’s easier to look away. It’s easier to engage if the griever ends their thought on a positive, that’s the pressure. But what if I don’t feel positives in my pain?⁣⁣⠀
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If gratitude helps you to process your grief, that is really great. Everyone grieves differently. I spoke about this in stories today and 100s of you wrote in saying you felt heard. I’m happy it resonated, I’m always nervous to express these opinions but there are ALWAYS people out there who relate and need to hear it. You are my people❤️⁣⁣⠀
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So here are your reminders if you’re grieving or struggling this holiday season, or just reflecting on a hard year:⁣⁣⠀
❤️Be gentle with yourself, your feelings are valid.⁣⁣⠀
❤️You don’t owe anything to anyone, especially in your grief.⁣⁣⠀
❤️It’s ok to feel shitty, period. No ifs, ands, buts or justifications necessary.⁣⁣⠀
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Love you guys🤟🤟🤟⁣⁣⠀
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This photo shoot took years off my life😅🤪 Do This photo shoot took years off my life😅🤪 Don’t let the cute faces fool you, it’s HARD to get a toddler to stay still and a newborn to not cry🤣 But we snapped a couple gems, these two quite literally light up my life💖 http://liketk.it/34ldF

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