I was only 22 weeks pregnant then 🤰🏼🤣
The first half of my pregnancy was rough- while I wasn’t vomiting I had zero energy or life force. My blood pressure was low, I felt queasy, had horrible headaches, and was often depressed. 🤍
I had just turned a corner around Week 19 and finally started having energy and excitement to actually leave the apartment. It was still a constant emotional roller coaster for me though, really up until Week 33. 🤍
Just thought I’d share a little about what you don’t see on the gram! 🤍
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Snot sucking is officially easier now that Iris thinks it’s entertainment 🤧😂. Who knew a runny nose could turn into bonding time? 💞
Are you still grossed out by snot sucking, or have you embraced it as part of the parenting package? For me, it’s no big deal—especially since I prefer it to the electric vacuum devices. 🧘🏼♀️
And for the curious minds wondering if the mucus makes it all the way up the tube to my mouth: nope, not possible with the way it’s designed. BUT, full transparency…I have gone old-school and used my mouth directly on her nostril before. No shame, just survival. 🫡
Welcome to my unfiltered mom life, where parenting gets messy, hilarious, and oh-so-real. I share all the ups and downs, so if you’re into keeping it authentic (and a little gross), hit that follow button and join my Hot (Mess) Mom Squad! 💕
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Six fun flights with a baby and counting! ✈️🍼
When we took our @myternx travel stroller on our first trip we realized family travel doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Having baby girl’s necessities streamlined into a combination carry on suitcase and stroller weighing under 17 pounds is the best parent hack ever. Only downside is everyone stopping you to say how cool your kid is. 😎
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Mother’s Day 3 🌸
Is it just me or is 2.5 the official cutest age ever?? 😭
Thank you @kattjonesphotography for perfectly capturing these moments 🥹
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Hurkle-durklers unite 🛌
Check the link in my bio for the perfect pillow at night, in the morning, or hey, even afternoon 🤗🤍
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🧸 toddler-approved (ball pit always wins)
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🎟️ tickets via @fever_us → link in bio
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Things I didn’t know existed in NYC… until now 🪄
Monday Night Magic at Monte’s Trattoria 🎩🐇🍝🍸
This hidden upstairs show in the West Village starts with close-up magic happening right at your table and then turns into a full stage performance with world-class magicians and mentalists.
It’s intimate (only 44 seats), a little surreal, and honestly one of the most unique date nights we’ve done in NYC.
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Have you tried this mommy playdate idea? 👯♀️
Sitter share means you and your mom friend split a sitter while your kids hang with their lil bestie, and suddenly y’all are out doing manipedis and living your best lives for a few hours. 😎
We’ve been using @bellfamilycompany and it’s amazing:
• as little as 3 hours
• about $15.50/hr (for each of 2 littles)
• vetted sitter + built-in playdate
So basically, affordable childcare + social time = everyone wins.
Tag the mom friend you’d sitter share with! 👇
Follow for more real mom hacks that make life easier (and a little more fun) 😉
*Bell Family Company requires 24 hours notice for sitter share and both families must have member profiles.*
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I did NOT think we’d still be here 2.5 years later.
It’s been beautiful, painful, exhausting, bonding, and one of the most special parts of motherhood.
Although I could absolutely do without the twiddles. IYKYK. 😖
To be clear, this is nothing against moms who nursed longer, shorter, or not at all. 🤍
And listen it’s not like I expect a party if we make it to 1000 days (but I totally do) 🍾🍾🍾
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From Easter to Elsa (can you guess which outfit was her fave) 🐣❄️
We had the most fun weekend with friends and now we are back with dad on tour for a week 🚙
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So anyway, raising a wizard now 🧙♀️
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