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The past few weeks have been very difficult for me

The past few weeks have been very difficult for me. Nearly 3 weeks ago, I woke up with the some of the most unbearable pain I've ever felt. After a trip to the ER & lots of testing, they determined I'd had a gallbladder attack (likely precipitated by pregnancy). They gave me the option of surgery that evening, or a slight delay due to the fact that I hadn't started pumping and the then 3wk old Beatrice had never had a bottle. I chose the later because I also wanted to get a second opinion.

Thankfully, the Lord provided and I was able to get into a specialist just two days later. After more scans and testing, he agreed that surgery was the best route based on my symptoms and what they were seeing on the scans.

Last Friday, I had surgery to remove my gallbladder. It was riddled with tons of stones and sludge, and very clear that surgery had been the right choice. I'll be honest though, the days leading up to it were dark for me. Postpartum hormones combined with pain and the fear of the unknown don't mix y'all. Without going into details, it was just a really difficult time for me.

I had a post-op visit yesterday, the drain and extra bandages removed, and am grateful to say that I am on the path to healing. I'm still pretty sore and won't be able to lift anything (including the baby) for another week or two (thank the Lord for pillows and a recliner so I can at least hold her at my side). My husband, family, friends, and church family have surrounded me, lifted me up in prayer, fed us, cleaned for us, encouraged us etc and it's been a true blessing to me and our family. The Lord has protected and provided in ways that have broken down walls and reshaped how I see Him and community.

Thank you for all of your kind messages and prayers along the way. I haven't had a chance to respond to all of them, but please know how much it has meant to me.

Now, it's time to heal and get stronger & healthier. "Feeling well" is something I used to take for granted, but after a year of sickness followed by this health scare, I won't be making that same mistake!

This man. There aren't enough words to express my

This man. There aren't enough words to express my gratitude for the husband and Papa he is. He has shown me what it truly looks like to be the hands and feet of Christ and to love your wife (& children) as Christ loves the church. Thank you for being the man that you are babe. Thank you for loving and serving your family well. We love you so, so much. Happy father's day and happy (almost) anniversary, Jeremy!

I have a slight obsession with babywearing 😆 Wi

I have a slight obsession with babywearing 😆 With Eleanor, I battled postpartum depression and anxiety, and babywearing truly made a difference in my mental health. This time around, I definitely notice it helping with that, but also am even more grateful to be able to hold Beatrice close while still having free hands to play with Eleanor.

One of my favorite types of carriers (esp for quick wearing) is a ring sling. @wildbird was kind enough to gift me with this modal sling and oh my goodness the fabric amazing 😍 It's so soft and honestly super easy to work with. #mywildbird #mywildbirdhyacinth

What's your favorite type of baby carrier?

There's no one else I'd rather be at home with ❤

There's no one else I'd rather be at home with ❤️ also grateful that my feet aren't swollen anymore, and I can actually wear shoes 🤣🤪 |sponsored| @TOMS is redirecting one third of their net profits to the COVID-19 Global Giving Fund, meaning every TOMS purchase will help support organizations on the frontlines of the global health crisis. Help fuel relief efforts AND get 15% off with my code: TOMS15. #athomeintoms

We may or may not hold this little love bug most o

We may or may not hold this little love bug most of the day 😆 there are few things better in life than baby snuggles and we are storing them up because #babiesdontkeep 😭😍 When we do need to lay her down for a bit, we've been very thankful for our Deluxe+ #babylounger that we were gifted from @dockatot. Beatrice laid in it wide awake for an hour yesterday, just staring out the window and taking everything in.

The #DockATot can be used as a #cosleeper (it's been tested for breathability) or as a lounger. The Deluxe size is great for babies up to 8 months and they also have a Grand size for 9mo+. You're even able to zip off the cover to wash, which is so needed when you have a baby that spits up a ton 🤪 I have a feeling it's going to be very helpful after my surgery when I'm not able to lift Beatrice for a couple weeks.

With my first kiddo, I made the mistake of buying

With my first kiddo, I made the mistake of buying a super cheap diaper bag only to have it fall apart a few months later. I apparently didn't learn my lesson and repeated that mistake two more times 🤪😆 after the third failed bag, I finally decided to invest in a quality diaper bag and ordered my first @lilyjadeco bag. Four years later, it's still in amazing condition after daily use.

I was recently gifted Lily Jade's newest bag, the Caroline. It's made with vegan leather (though I truly wouldn't have been able to tell if I didn't already know), lots of pockets, and is super spacious. I love that it can easily fit my laptop along with all our baby gear, so it easily transitions from a diaper bag into a mom boss bag.

I'm typically a very frugal person and don't like spending a ton of money (esp on a bag). However, I have never regretted investing in my Lily Jade. It's been totally worth it for bags that I know I'll be able to use for years to come, long past the diaper carrying stage.

#ljambassador #lilyjadecp #diaperbag #mombag #diaperbagbackpack #babybag #diaperbags
#diaperdays #diaperbagessentials #momlife #momprobs #mommy #mommyandme #momstruggles
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I grew up in a home that looked different than mos

I grew up in a home that looked different than most of my friends. My sister is Black and was one of the very few Black people in our rural community.

I spent a lot of years of my life not really understanding what that must have meant for her. I was the younger sister, and she never shared her experiences with racism with me when we were under the same roof. I in turn spent so many years being the white person who said, "But I'm not racist! I have a Black sister and niece!" And "But I'm not privileged! My sister and I grew up in the same home. We had the same opportunities & struggles!" Thankfully, I know better now. Rather than always trying to justify myself, I'm learning to just close my mouth and listen. (Lord knows I'll be learning this lesson my entire life)

This past week has further reaffirmed that often times, the best course of action to start with is to listen. To learn. To be open to changing our perceptions and opinions. To admit when we're wrong or don't understand.

I'll never understand what it feels like to be a Black person in America, but I'll also never stop trying. It starts in our home and my daughters will be raised knowing that Black lives matter. That the Lord made us each in His image and He doesn't make mistakes. I'll never stop trying to learn (& unlearn) where my own biases lie and how to really be an ally.

Aunt Tim-Tim, we see you, we love you, and we will always stand with you ❤️

September marks four years since I bought this Sol

September marks four years since I bought this Solly wrap and then safely tucked it away in a box. I ordered it when we started trying to get pregnant again, because I had faith that we were meant to have another child.

For nearly four years, it sat in that box, a silent promise with peace that the Lord covered me with during our long struggle with secondary infertility and then through a difficult pregnancy.

This weekend, I opened that box, unpacked this wrap, and gently wrapped Beatrice close to my heart for the first time. Nearly four years later, a promise fulfilled, my sweet "bringer of joy" is here.

It still feels surreal to hear and see the evidence of two children in our home and in our hearts. It hasn't been an easy journey, but I am eternally grateful that the Lord entrusted us with His sweet daughters ❤️

Tiny baby details 😍 the sweetest (& longest lik

Tiny baby details 😍 the sweetest (& longest like her Mama's) toes. I love watching her kicks, esp when I can tell it's the same movement she did inside the womb ❤️

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