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My husband Nick and I have been trying to add a sibling to our family for the past 2 years. After 4 unsuccessful rounds of IVF and a miscarriage from our only natural pregnancy, we knew that God had lead us down a different path. Our eyes were opened to adoption and we spent the summer meeting with anyone who had adopted to learn more. We started our home study in August and have signed with our agency this past January. We have had our share of ups and downs during the journey thus far, including two women who pretended they were pregnant, but also have seen the beautiful success stories as well. We are faithful and committed to hold our heads high and our hearts strong as we begin this roller coaster of a journey. We know that our 5 years of infertility has helped prepare us for what is to come. We have started an adoption campaign to help us with a bit of fundraising, but more for support as we begin. We have created multiple logos in a variety of styles! I have included a few of the different varieties below but be sure to head to our <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/backes-adoption-1/" target="_blank">adoption store</a> to see all the sizes and colors! We have received many compliments on the comfort, sizing and logos! We are over the moon with the amount of support we have received thus far. Thank you SO MUCH! Also, head to our <a href="http://bit.ly/32REOCd" target="_blank">adoption page</a> to learn more about as a family! </div>
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Thank you so much for your generous support! We are so thankful! </div>
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Head to our <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/backes-adoption-1/" target="_blank">Bonfire store</a>!</div>
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It all started with this tile. You know, the one right in the middle, that basically is shining so bright, just grabbing the attention of any innocent passerby, saying "pick me, pick me"! So, that very day, we purchased every palette they had. & this is what lit the fire under our behinds to get our bathroom remodel started, something we had been talking about since we moved in. </div>
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That same weekend we were shopping at Costco, you know, spending $400 on who knows what, and we came across this! We loved it! Double vanity, quartz top, a beautiful shade of gray. We knew it would be perfect for our new bathroom. Purchasing this set all together actually became more cost efficient, rather than buying the cabinets separately and the stone on top cut to match. We were very happy about this find, especially when we had been looking for 2 years for one we liked enough (in our price range) at hardware stores. I don't see the exact one but check out the <a href="https://www.costco.ca/vanities.html?currentPage=2&pageSize=24" target="_blank">Costco website </a>to see all of their options and sizes)!<br />
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Next came demo day! Like Chip and Jo Jo, DEMO DAY is the start of the new. The only thing we realized is although demo day proves to be fun, it is also intimidating. It took my dad to come over, [the family handyman], to start knocking things off the wall, ripping things out. I think it's harder to demolish your own things. Especially when we knew our working bathroom was <i>very quickly</i> out of commission for who knows how long?! We took out the shower, toilet and vanity. This left many holes that we had to patch up but we were excited knowing it was the start. No turning back now!<br />
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As we wanted to do most of this project ourselves, we knew that plumbing was something we didn't want to mess around with. We have heard horror stories of mold growing behind walls and secret leaks that could cause a whole lot of havoc. We paid $860 for the plumber to remove the drain and install the plumbing for the drain and tub. He also installed the tub. We felt confident in him doing this part of the project for us. We purchased a delta tub from Home Depot (link <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Delta-Classic-400-60-in-Left-Hand-Drain-Rectangular-Alcove-Bathtub-in-High-Gloss-White-40034L/204342306" target="_blank">here</a>), which was very cost efficient. Since this is the guest bathroom, we didn't need anything fancy. </div>
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We had a hard time deciding how far to go with the backsplash. We flirted with the idea of backslashing the entire bathroom, then we thought, how about above, or half way up the wall. In the end, we went the traditional route to just tile around the tub. We are happy with the outcome. I wonder what we would have decided if we didn't have a very active 1 year old baby, that made this renovation so much longer and more difficult! As Nick was on the last wall, I had an irrational last minute decision (due to way too much Pinterest stalking). I wanted a niche! This was definitely a project add-on that delayed our finish time, as Nick had to make a hole in the wall, after half of the tile was already laid. In the end, I'm so glad we did it. I love how we added the floor tile to tie it all together. We choose to not center the shelf, to allow for bigger bottles of shampoo/conditioner and leave a smaller space on top intended for razors and bars of soap.<br />
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Ta da! The backsplash looks amazing! & in the end, the niche was absolutely worth the extra $100 and time it took to complete. Below are pictures of the niche before and after the grout.<br />
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Oh, how dreamy it is. We then called the plumber back to install the appliances, due to running out of time (we had my husbands parents staying with us and using this bathroom the next day). We felt the extra $400 was absolutely worth it due to the swiftness of the project being completed and knowing it was done right. We completed the project by painting the ceiling, walls, trim and door white to make the space seem fresh and clean. We love using Simply White by Benjamin Moore and have used it in 3/4 of the rooms in our home. With no natural lighting in our bathroom, we knew that white would be a good choice. </div>
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Beckett loves his new bath. What perfect timing for cleaning all of the dirt off of summer knees and sunscreen greased hair. </div>
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Here's what the bathroom looked like before! What a transformation! We are still looking for the perfect pieces of art and a vintage rug to add some variety. Shelves above the toilet with live house plants will be added too! I will do a follow up post about styling the bathroom when we finish it! We don't want to rush it, to find pieces we really love that work in the space.<br />
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<br />pinkadottthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10495377462118661116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7088708898030328966.post-5503836823988595852019-11-28T19:29:00.000-08:002019-11-28T10:45:21.793-08:00Baby & Toddler Gift Ideas <div style="text-align: center;">
With Thanksgiving here, the holiday pressure is creeping up on us. Gift giving can be tough, especially when buying for all the little ones! I have rounded up our favorite items we have used for our child (who is now just over 2 1/2 years), some that we he has been loving on and others we are purchasing for him this Christmas. I have always loved recommendations from moms that have "tested" toys. As I know each child is different, I love to provide a variety of different ways to stimulate our active boy. I have divided each gift guide for age appropriateness. I am always on the hunt for toys that will allow him to play open ended, a variety of sensory experiences, or physical activity opportunities. I hope this helps guide you as you purchase items for your little loved ones. I've linked each of the items below the photo collages. Happy shopping!</div>
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1. <a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/lillabo-45-piece-train-set-with-track-20330066/" target="_blank">IKEA Wooden Train Track </a></div>
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2. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Housekeeping-Organizing-Confidence-Building/dp/B00FZMDAO6/ref=sxin_0_ac_d_rm?ac_md=2-2-a2lkcyBjbGVhbmluZyBzZXQgZm9yIHRvZGRsZXJz-ac_d_rm&hvadid=77996658902701&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=play22&pd_rd_i=B00FZMDAO6&pd_rd_r=646bf520-1423-441e-8025-9dca134f7bc4&pd_rd_w=yD33l&pd_rd_wg=98Hic&pf_rd_p=6d29ef56-fc35-411a-8a8e-7114f01518f7&pf_rd_r=GVV68HEJYQDYM4EKG56M&psc=1&qid=1574905072" target="_blank">Melissa & Doug Cleaning Set </a></div>
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3. <a href="https://weegallery.com/collections/3-years/products/baby-animal-lacing-cards" target="_blank">Wee Gallery Lacing Cards</a></div>
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4. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Little-Tikes-EasyScore-Basketball-Exclusive/dp/B01C5A2WJO/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=kids+basketball+hoop&qid=1574906275&sr=8-4" target="_blank">Basketball Hoop </a></div>
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5. <a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/duktig-play-kitchen-birch-60319972/" target="_blank">IKEA Play Kitchen </a></div>
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6. <a href="https://www.crateandbarrel.com/wooden-forest-animals-set-of-8/s509903" target="_blank">Woodland Peg Dolls </a></div>
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7. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Magna-Tiles-100-Piece-Clear-Colors-Award-Winning/dp/B000CBSNRY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=magna+-+les&qid=1574909119&s=industrial&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Magna-Tiles </a></div>
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8. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Manhattan-Toy-Stella-Peach-First/dp/B00TLAZFKA/ref=sr_1_21?crid=1YKKNQBQ6XCZV&keywords=manhattan+toy+wee+baby+stella&qid=1574905559&sprefix=manhattan+toy+wee%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-21" target="_blank">Manhattan Wee Baby </a></div>
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9. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Play22-Magnetic-Drawing-Board-Educational/dp/B07MKZLRT7/ref=sr_1_11?hvadid=77996658902701&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=play22&qid=1574905101&sr=8-11" target="_blank">Magnetic Letter Tracers </a></div>
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10. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Micro-Mini-Deluxe-Scooter-Apricot/dp/B071LCC873/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2XVSBN1Q3LMTE&dchild=1&keywords=micro+mini+scooters+for+kids+2-5&qid=1574905476&sprefix=micro+mini+%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-7" target="_blank">Toddler Scooter </a></div>
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11. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Grimms-6-Piece-Rainbow-Stacker-Elements/dp/B0041OCI92/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=rainbow+stacking+block&qid=1574906190&sr=8-11" target="_blank">Rainbow Puzzle Stacker </a></div>
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12. <a href="https://www.crateandbarrel.com/treehouse-play-set/s534345" target="_blank">Tree House </a></div>
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13. <a href="https://www.target.com/p/antsy-pants-play-food-felt-strawberries/-/A-52512284" target="_blank">Felt Play Food</a> </div>
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14. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Terra-Battat-North-American-Animals/dp/B07F7DFW4Z/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=terra+animals&qid=1574906112&sr=8-7" target="_blank">Terra Animals </a></div>
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pinkadottthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10495377462118661116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7088708898030328966.post-25544432930214628712019-11-27T19:32:00.000-08:002019-12-13T14:48:32.561-08:00Flying with a Baby<br />
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Nick and I love to travel. We actually waited the few years to try for a baby due to the fact that we wanted to see parts of the world before settling down with a family. Because they always tell you, life changes with a baby! & that it does. Once Beckett was born, I knew I didn't want to stop traveling for the next 10 years, when all of our children were "<i>old enough</i>" to travel. Nick and I promised each other that we would make the effort to still venture out as a family, even if it was harder. So we did! We took Beckett on a plane to California, a 4.5 hour flight from Chicago at 4 months old. He has also traveled to Rhode Island {at 7 months}, North Carolina {at 10.5 months} & New Orleans {at 11 months}. He also will be heading with us to Florida in a week {at 13.5 months}. As I'm planning for our upcoming trip, I thought I'd write up some of the things that made our life easier when traveling.<br />
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<i>Side note</i>: I won't sugar coat it. I will say that yes, traveling is absolutely harder with a baby. You will need SO many things and wish you had more arms. Packing is much harder! You will be more stressed the day of the flight. Things will happen, sometimes out of your control (baby pooping right as you take off, crying due to the pressure in the plane, etc.) but the more prepared you are, the less stressed you will feel. Someone once said, instead of a vacation it's a trip. & that has helped me when the babe screams the whole time!<br />
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<b>Pack a bag of new toys for the plane ride. </b><br />
The day of our trip, I spent 45 minutes at Target to purchase as many things to attract Beckett's attention as I could find. I had a bag of tricks. Beckett does not watch any screens, due to the lack of interest, so we knew that was out of the question. I purchased mostly sensory items, a few new books, window decals and a whole lot of random items from the dollar spot at Target. I even purchased a real remote to let Beckett push the buttons, since that is always what he gravitates for at home. I'll blog about some of the items, with links to purchase, soon!<br />
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<b>Pick your flight accordingly.</b><br />
I'm a huge advocator in trying to find a flight that is nonstop (avoids the stress of taking off and landing more than once and most of all not having the chance of missing a connection), if possible. I understand that this doesn't always work with the location or budget, but if it's the difference of $75 I always think it's worth it to get the nonstop. Nick and I have had some serious close calls in our past, including Nick running with his belt in hand to make it on the flight, as they were closing the doors. STRESSFUL.<br />
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I also try to consider how the timing of the flight can work with the baby's schedule. If the flight leaves at the butt crack of dawn and we need to get him up at 3am, I know that we have a very high chance of him having a meltdown at the airport, on the plane, in the car to the destination. I also worry that messing with his routine may affect his sleep for days into our trip. As much as I try to plan this, I will say the last flight we went on, he completely missed his nap & all of the above occurred. Again, sometimes things happen, that aren't planned, but it's part of the adventure!<br />
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<b>Bring something for the baby to suck on.</b><br />
When I was nursing, flying was a breeze. I planned out feeding him to right when we were taking off and this helped his ears and put him to sleep. I was even able to watch a full movie on our first flight! I didn't remember the last time I had sat down and watched a movie start to finish! If he was fussy, I distracted him with nursing and that did the trick. I do recommend bringing a cover to not worry about who is sitting next to you or behind you. I found that it also helped keep the light and noise minimized during his airplane nap, until the poor guys sweating under it. I also recommend bringing a bottle or a sippy cup of milk or water to offer during the take off and landing. If the child sucks a pacifier, this will also do the trick! Some babies are more sensitive than others with the pressure change, but to be most prepared the better.<br />
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<b>Baby carriers are a God send.</b><br />
If you have any type of baby carrier, I recommend brining it to wear at the airport. I wore it on the shuttle buses to the airport {crazy to think I should just carry my child on a bus}, around the airport so I had more hands to carry the rest of our things, and during sight seeing when I didn't want to lug my stroller around. I always travel with two different carriers, one that is more structured (<a href="https://ergobaby.com/baby-carrier/omni-360/omni-360-pure-black" target="_blank">Ergo Baby</a>), which worked best for the airport) and one that is wrapped (<a href="https://www.wildbird.co/collections/shop-all" target="_blank">Wild Bird</a>), which worked better to throw in my purse when heading to town on vacation. I also wait until the last minute to board (not with our group) to spend the least amount of minutes sitting on the plane. The flight attendant complimented this decision last time, as I'm sure they have seen their share of upset babies when flying!<br />
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<b>Baby items CAN fly for free! </b><br />
We learned this the hard way. We rented cars and rented the car seat too. In the end, it worked out, but it was pretty gross and not super cheap. On our 4th trip, we finally realized that baby items can be checked for free (Southwest)! WHAT?! Why not bring your own carseat if you can, for free! When you check your items, make sure you let them know what items are for the baby. We always bring our pack-n-play and stroller. If you don't specify, they will charge you a bag fee, which happened to us. Call the airline to check, we found that American and United do charge the same as carry on/checked bags.<br />
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<b>DO NOT forget baby's identification.</b><br />
This was also a mistake we made on our last trip. My husband forgot to grab his passport (and used his license instead) for his own identification but realized as we were at the ticket counter getting our boarding passes that Beckett's birth certificate was in his passport holder from our last trip. We were told that if we couldn't prove his age, we would have to purchase his own seat! He was 10 months old and couldn't even walk, but that was not enough. Our option was to prove it or purchase another ticket, an additional $700.... I think my mouth dropped halfway to the floor. Thankfully we were able to find a photograph on our phone to prove it, but my heart was racing for a good 10 minutes. We had never had a problem the last two flights, of course when we had everything we needed, but each airline has their own set of regulations. We won't be forgetting that again!<br />
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<b>Smile! </b><br />
As the parent, you know what is best for your baby. Some may judge you for nursing at the airport or on the plane, (sigh...), or give a look of disgust as you are changing a diaper where it is convenient, or roll their eyes when your baby is melting down. It is the worst feeling to have all of the burning eyes on you. But try your best to be patient, smile and even apologetic (kindness always wins) if things don't go quite as well as planned. The last flight Beckett was on, you know, that time when he missed his nap, he kicked a woman, spilled soda on her scarf, yelled, fussed, threw toys that landed on her lap and never once sat still. For 2.5 hours straight....It was a nightmare. Thankfully she made us feel better, by telling us she was a mother of two boys, & truly didn't seem upset. Regardless, I still was mortified. My bag of tricks didn't help and Nick and I were exhausted by the time we got off that plane. In the end, things could have been worse and I'm so thankful we were seated next to her and not someone else that wouldn't have been so empathetic.<br />
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<br />pinkadottthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10495377462118661116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7088708898030328966.post-50285575507293938472018-06-25T06:33:00.003-07:002019-12-13T14:56:50.135-08:00Nap Series: DIY Bath Bombs I love a good bath. There's something about soaking after a long day, a candle burning, a glass of wine and a sizzling bath bomb to end the day after work or running after a baby all day. I've found that I cherish my bath bombs so much that sometimes I try to break them in half to not waste them, knowing my stash is lessening every bath. I decided to make my own (thank you for Pinterest) when I was inspired by the lavender tree that we needed to clip, in order for it to bloom again. I love the smell of lavender and knew that I could either make potpourri {what do you even do with this though} or use it in some sort of DIY project. Bath bombs! The recipe I created took 45 minutes from start to finish and I'm super excited at how easy they were to make. I can't want to make more scents and colors now that I've learned the basic steps in making these at home.<br />
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<b>What you will need: </b><br />
1 cup of citric acid (I found mine on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Milliard-Citric-Acid-Pound-VERIFIED/dp/B00EYFKKZC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1528730567&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=citric+acid&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a>)<br />
1 cup of baking soda<br />
1/2 cup of cornstarch<br />
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8-10 drops of essential oils<br />
food coloring (optional)<br />
1/2 cup of melted coconut oil<br />
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Bath bomb molds (only $8 on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Caydo-Pieces-Sizes-Crafting-Fizzles/dp/B06XWSPG4M/ref=sr_1_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1528731398&sr=8-2&keywords=bath+bomb+molds+caydo" target="_blank">Amazon</a>) or cupcake liners<br />
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1. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl (baking soda, cornstarch and citric acid). Stir them thoroughly and set aside.<br />
2. Melt the coconut oil in a glass container. Add the essential oils.<br />
3. Add the dried herbs to the dry ingredients and stir. This is also where you can add food coloring to the dry ingredients, if you are choosing to do so. Use a spoon to get the color dispersed evenly. Be careful of using a wooden spoon or your fingers, as the coloring can stain!<br />
4. Slowly stir in the oils to the dry ingredients, stirring rapidly. Be patient with this step, as a chemical reaction can occur if you don't do this slowly.<br />
5. You can use a spoon or your fingers to mix the ingredients, to resemble wet sand.<br />
6. Scoop them into bath bomb molds (found ours on Amazon, I choose the multi sized pack) or into cupcake liners. Make sure to pack them down with the back of a spoon. Close the molds, if using, or shape into balls to dry in the cupcake liners.<br />
7. Let dry for 24 hours.<br />
8. Enjoy!<br />
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Is anyone ever truly ready to go into labor? I know that I absolutely was ready to hold my baby, rather than carry him in my heavy belly for any longer. The room was mostly organized, just waiting on the gender to make the last final touches. The hospital bag was packed. But was I ready to go through labor?! I remember feeling panicked knowing it was coming so soon. </div>
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We took some classes at the hospital, a 4 week class all about giving birth, a newborn baby basics class and a breastfeeding class. I have my degree in Family Consumer Science Education and currently teach high school Child Development, and have for 10 years. For goodness sakes, I teach about birth and show a live birthing video! I guess I felt ready in the aspect of knowledge. But I will tell you that when I was told to go home and get my hospital bag to have a baby that night, I didn't feel quite as ready. I was SO scared. Never would I have thought that I'd work all day, go to my routine doctor appointment and then go to the hospital at 7pm and have a baby. I guess it is part of my nature, as I'm always very apprehensive about the unknown and get really anxious when I don't know what to expect. I remember I was stone cold silent on the drive home. Nick kept asking me a million questions about how I'm feeling and I just stared straight ahead. He was fumbling with the radio, trying to put on good "labor songs" to get me mentally prepared and I didn't hear a second of music. I knew it was go time and there was no going back now! </div>
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I never would have planned to be induced, it wasn't a part of my "birth plan". Petocin scared me! But my amniotic fluid was low, something they had been monitoring for 3 weeks, and I was starting to show signs of preeclampsia. The baby was "safer outside of the womb at 39 weeks than in", are the words my doctor told me. So, off we went to drive 10 minutes home, and back again. & this time, I knew I wouldn't be leaving without a baby. </div>
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It was 8pm when they started giving me Petocin. The nurse told me that my body must have kick started into natural labor, because my contractions were every 2 1/2 minutes right from the beginning. My nurse kept changing the amount of Petocin, to allow my body to not be under so much stress. Boy, did those contractions hurt! I felt all of my labor in my legs and lower back, what my mom has always described to me as back labor. Beckett was faced with his head up, which I had been told at a previous appointment, which can contribute to this. Using a tennis ball and a small hand massager, and breathing techniques really helped me push through this terrible pain. </div>
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I didn't get the epidural until 1:30am, and at this time I was dilated to 6cm. I was so desperate for it that I was hardly scared of that super long needle that I've always heard horror stories about. It was an absolute sigh of relief. Unfortunately, when I wasn't progressing as fast as the nurse was hoping, they turned it down (I swear they turned it off) and I was back to feeling it all.. sigh...two hours later. Thankfully, at 3:30am I was fully dilated. It was time to push and I had no idea how. This is something you can't <i>really</i> practice! Looking back now I honestly still can't believe I made it through that. It seriously felt like a 24 mile marathon. 2.5 hours of pushing every 2 minutes for 10 seconds straight, with 2 seconds of breath in between another set of 10 seconds of pushing. & I had no idea that pushing is bearing down, with all your absolute might, with <b>all you have</b> in you. Nick was an integral part in the birthing experience and thank goodness for him! He kept encouraging me, he held one leg, while the nurse held the other. He did a great job coaching and made sure I wasn't giving up, because believe me, there were times I wanted to. The coolest thing that happened during pushing was when I needed to take a short break during a contraction the nurse told me to get on all fours, facing the bed. She said she talked to a nurse and this was a trick explained by a midwife that had delivered a baby recently to help the baby flip, to have his head face the correct way for birth. I didn't find out until after he was born, but he did flip! It worked! & thank goodness for a few minutes of a break. Women are amazing. We are so damn strong. </div>
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The last few pushes were kind of a blur. It really is crazy how the doctor only comes in for the last few minutes. When the baby was delivered, all I remember hearing was he was 8 lbs 1 ounce. I couldn't get over it! How did that big baby fit in my belly, that had been measuring small for months!? I swear his weight shocked me more than hearing it was a boy. My mama heart knew it was a boy all along. I have no idea how or why, but I just felt it. </div>
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Holding Beckett on my chest was just as they all say, perfection. I felt the closest to God I've ever felt. To see a blinking baby looking up at me, to feel his soft skin, I think time stood still for a bit. I'm so thankful for these first pictures and will forever be in awe as to how this little, sweet, perfect baby began as an embryo. Welcome home, baby Beckett, we had been waiting for you. </div>
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Just checked in to the hospital. Is this real life?! </div>
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The pain, oh the pain. But us women, we are strong. We have been delivering babies forever.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tips for a Successful Family Photo Shoot </span><o:p></o:p><br />
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Professional photos of our family is the absolute best gift
I could ever receive. I love how the photos capture times of our lives, in the
moment. Personalities are captured, tears, smiles, just the overall family
interaction. I cherish these memories, as all we can do is look back on them due to
time going so fast {cue "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LlQwTgB5Rc&list=RD4LlQwTgB5Rc&start_radio=1" target="_blank">Samurai Cop</a>" by Dave Matthews Band"- you are welcome mama's ;) }. I can’t help but wish I had done more professional photo
shoots for Beckett's 6 months and holidays, but considering the pressure of the day with an active baby {that can’t be bribed yet}, I knew it would be asking too
much. Thankfully, with the use of social media and really great cameras on
iPhones, I have been able to document so much myself. But it makes me cherish these photos even more. I will admit that I may have it a bit easier, as one of my best friends is my professional photographer, so spending a few hours with
her is easier, even with a squirming and fussy baby! <o:p></o:p></div>
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As we have spent many days preparing for Beckett's two photo sessions, I've found some things allow for a more smooth day than others. Here are a few tips for having a successful photoshoot, that
I’ve learned along the way. I hope it helps! <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Side note: please consider that all babies and children are
different and have their own unique temperaments. This is just what has worked
for our little family! </i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Scheduling The Shoot.</b></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Consider planning the shoot around the children's normal
daily routine. Babies, especially, thrive on routine. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When keeping with the schedule, it is more
likely the baby will cooperate in front of the camera. Make sure the
baby/children are fed, changed, & napped. For a newborn shoot, nurse right
before the shoot {to get them extra sleepy} and bring a nursing cover with you.
With our newborn shoot, I nursed 3x to try to get Beckett asleep {and the little
stinker still barely slept}. Bring snacks for the little ones. Taking a few
minutes for a break to get the children back into a better mood is absolutely worth
it. Can you plan a fun outing after, to be motivation for children to
cooperate? Who doesn’t love an ice cream cone? <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Location.</b></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Pick the location that works for you. Will your baby/children
cooperate in the car if you decide on a further location? What will the
lighting be like at the time of day {full sun is tough for photographers}! After you pick the place, it
is important you like the backdrop enough, so scout it out ahead of time if you
or your photographer has never been to the location before. You don’t want to
waste your precious paid minutes (they go so fast) of shooting time walking to find
the right backdrop.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For us, we opted to do a lifestyle photoshoot, in our home, due to
the season (it is cold in Chicago in March) and for the comfort of having
everything we need in front of us. I planned this ahead of time with our photographer to make sure the space works for her. She has been to our house many times so she knew that the time of day and the amount of light we have would work. Make sure to talk with your photographer to make sure there is enough lighting
in the rooms of your home. Your photographer is the expert and may bring
special lenses and lighting props to make the room work for the shoot. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>The less, the better. </b></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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In my mind, I daydream about perfection. I imagine outfit changes, different locations,
smiles, kisses on cue and only genuine laughter. I've learned this isn't realistic. Consider how much can actually happen, in the time that you have,
that will keep everyone happy. I know if my hubby doesn’t want to change his
outfit more than once, my 11 month won’t want to either. We chose to keep to one
outfit, in one location, and in the end it was a good choice. Especially due to the fact the baby was prettttty temperamental
come picture day. Of course!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Prep.</b></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you do decide on
an in-home session, get the house ready the night before. The day the pictures
come, you don’t want to be running around like a crazy person, cleaning,
sweating, and running around. The child will sense your stress, it could lead to
marital arguments {been there}, & there is a high chance that you won’t
have enough time for yourself to get ready {let’s face it moms, we barely have
time to even get a touch of powder on, any given day}. Before going to bed, straighten
everything up and you will have a better night of beauty sleep! </div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">De-clutter.</span></b><br />
Consider where in your home you will be shooting. Less is
more. You want to be the center of attention, so hide anything that may get in
the way of that. The photographer will appreciate this too. I threw everything
on our dining room table, easy to put back later.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Outfits. </b></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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This is always the most stressful for me. What to wear on
the big day?! My photographer always stresses basic colors and no busy
patterns. I always consider what colors are in season and which looks good on everyone's skin tone. I love color and patters myself, so I usually break the rules a bit
and add the variety of the color palette, keeping my hubby and baby neutral and
pattern free. Pick out outfits the night before. Lay them out. Steam/iron them.
Again, the less stress on the big day, the better. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Be Natural & Have Fun.</span></b><br />
Try to relax during the shoot. Act natural {sounds easier
said than done, right}, but this is what you want to remember. Try to have fun!
Act as you would without the lens. The photographer has the job of telling the
story of your family and they are very skilled at what they do. I feel like
this is something I still need to work on. I almost cried after our shoot, as
Beckett was so out of character and didn’t smile the whole time. He dropped a
raw egg on the ground, touched hot coffee & cried his head off, had his tongue out nonstop and would
tantrum any time we tried to “stage” him. Looking at the photos a few weeks
later, no one would know we had a disaster of a time. We love our photos and
believe they tell such a perfect story of our daily weekend morning.</div>
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Here are some pictures from our most recent session! Photos taken by the lovely <a href="http://www.megdunnphotography.com/">www.megdunnphotography.com</a>. So talented :) We are so grateful for these memories.<br />
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I love the holiday season. I love it all...the smell of pine candles, the classic Christmas songs, the hustle and bustle at every store, cookie exchanges, peppermint mochas, and present gifting. I also love planning a Christmas card and receiving them from friends and family. To see the smiling faces each day as they are displayed in my home, I remember how lucky I am to have these individuals within my life. This year, I couldn't help but want a more formal look. With the upcoming baby, I knew this year was extra special. <a href="http://www.megdunnphotography.com/">Meg Dunn Photography</a> captured these images so perfectly, as always. I love how the red dress (purchased from <a href="http://www.reddressboutique.com/?gclid=CjwKEAiAxKrFBRDm25f60OegtwwSJABgEC-Zy1hEJtvCH-cu1hTp2bw8yWi4OZXwMsn16pcJnNLjZBoCJ37w_wcB">Red Dress Boutique </a>popped against the evergreen and white snow. I love how we were able to show off the baby bump to share the news to our family and friends. I love that this will be our last year, just the 3 of us. </div>
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We really are pregnant. I can say it, think it, and most of all feel it. Every bone of my body warms when I realize that despite the hardship, we have made it.... to here. Every prayer has been ansewred. Every tear and ounce of pain and sadness is forgotten. It is almost too good to be true! After 16 months of trying to conceive, months of peeing on sticks, diet changes, a surgery, and IVF, we can officially say we are pregnant!<br />
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It is amazing to realize a tiny little embryo can turn into a tiny baby! With the use of medication and the realization of how perfect everything must be for this to work, I am in awe of how one's life begins. I know that it is not fair for those that are still fighting the infertility battle. I know my good news may bring a singe of pain into a heart of a mother that wants this more than anything. I know, because I've been there. But I also know that there is hope. We have made it through the hardest experience of our lives thus far and it was worth every single second of it. My advice to you, from a girl that, at times, felt like I couldn't do this one more day. Keep your head up, even on the days that you would rather not get out of bed. Swear your head off when that shot burns inside your belly, I promise you girl, you are strong. Pray and pray and don't give up just yet. Go on dates. Express your feelings to those that listen. Try to enjoy the simple things in life; fresh flowers, the warm air on your face, and as many chocolates as your little heart desires. I promise there is a plan for everyone. I never fully believed this then, but I do now and know this was just part of our story. </div>
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This experience has taught me so much. It has taught me patience, grit, hope, faith, courage, the power of prayer, extreme thankfulness for modern medicine, the realization of the amount of support from family and friends, and unconditional love shared with my husband. I share my story in hopes of helping anyone through this battle. I didn't blog about every single detail, but have shared my story with my students (I teach high school Child Development), friends, family and others that are going down the same path. I share it because I don't think we should feel ashamed. It was a long and lonely road to get where we are today and without the positive support of my infertility sisters and those that have been through this journey themselves, I would have been more lost than I already felt. If my story can give a tiny bit of hope, answer questions, help change the stigma, then I know it was worth sharing this private part of me which allowed me to be so vulnerable. It is very likely my husband and I will go through this road again for every baby, but I can whole heartily say it will sure as hell will be worth it. I promise, to feel the little flutter of life inside my belly, that this baby is a true miracle worth it all.... </div>
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Here are some photos from our maternity session. Photos taken by <a href="http://www.megdunnphotography.com/" target="_blank">Meg Dunn Photography</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; text-indent: 31.5pt;">Your whole life you dream of being a
mother. It starts at a young age, when you instinctively nurture dolls, mimic
your mom bottle-feeding your “baby” doll, and spend time playing, changing, and
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being a mama’s helper is something you do on a daily basis. These are some of
my favorite childhood memories. & then you snap your fingers and all of a
sudden you are at the perfect age to babysit. Yes, someone </span><i style="font-family: Georgia; text-indent: 31.5pt;">actually</i><span style="font-family: "georgia"; text-indent: 31.5pt;"> trusts you with his or her child. There is something
important about being responsible for infants, toddlers, and children. This
teaches you how to be patient, kind, and caring for little ones, even if they
are not your own. It is easy money and although you don’t realize it at the
time, you are preparing yourself for the routine life of motherhood, at the
early age of 14.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">High school comes, college is next.
Friends are most important at this important time of life; when you are trying
to “find yourself”. Soon enough boys are at the forefront and relationships
begin. They may come and go, serious and some not so serious. This is all an
important stepping-stone of life to find the perfect person to spend forever
with. It takes mistakes and experiences to find the right path. After meeting
Mr. Right, the engagement happens, wedding planning consumes your life. Babies
are the last thing on your mind; God forbid you were knocked up before walking
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">After that beautiful wedding day, you
live a life of married bliss, you selfishly want to travel the world and see
new things. People begin to ask you “when will you have kids”? “Not now, we are
focusing on “us”, we have things to see and do”-you say. It feels ok to admit
this. But the thought of bringing a baby into the world at this time of life
wouldn’t be the worst thing, you and your husbands jobs are secure, you have
been married almost a year. But you aren’t sure you are “ready”.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">“When will babies come?” they all say
at the two year mark. Your friends begin to get pregnant. You begin to think;
maybe it’s time to move out of the city and head to the suburbs. More land for
the dog and a room designated for the baby. So, you say goodbye to the city
life and move further out, leaving you to a house that is too big for just you
two. What else is there to do in the suburbs? <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">It’s time to have a baby.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">Europe has come and gone, you’ve had
practice “raising” your dog. You plan the month to conceive and how it would
work perfectly with your life and your career. Teachers have babies in the
summer, right? This is what we will do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; text-indent: 31.5pt;">Deciding that you are ready is invigorating.
It’s really here! We will be parents! A month goes by, and your period comes.
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then another month. Your perfect planned birth month schedule is affected;
teachers always have babies in April or May to enjoy them over the summer!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">You use an app to track your cycle.
You pay $50 a month to pee on sticks that tell you when you ovulate. Your
intimate life has changed to schedules and time frames. Suddenly, marriage
isn’t quite the same as you always pictured it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">A few more months go by. The people
you told excitedly that you were trying begin to ask. It’s embarrassing to tell
them that you are still working on it. Life gets busy and you try not to
stress. Everyone says <u>stress is the problem</u>. Exercise more, go to yoga,
get a trainer, eat healthier. Try taking supplements. “Why aren’t you pregnant
yet?” “How long are you waiting, you aren’t getting younger…”.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">You pee on more sticks, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>you know you are ovulating. Why isn’t it
working?! You pay close attention every day to how you feel. Eeee, you have
breast tenderness, you feel a bit nauseous, your senses are more intact. You
are pregnant?! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Could it be? The
pregnancy test says no. Days of hope turn into so much sadness, shattering your
optimistic thoughts in just 30 seconds. Tears run down your face, those silent
ones of frustration and disappointment. Failure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">You begin to worry. You turn the
“babies” room into a “dressing room” because it hurts too much to walk past a
dark and empty room every day. You start reading. You buy books<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">, What to Expect <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Before</b> Expecting</i>. You read up on research about how to boost
fertility. Diet changes are put into effect immediately: homemade fermented
sauerkraut and 6 brazil nuts when he wakes up. Primrose oil, apple cider
vinegar, Mucinex, and sardines for you. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How
long have I been swallowing these damn horse pill prenatal vitamins? At least
it’s nice with hair and nails. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Why
aren’t we pregnant?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">Your gynecologist tells you everyone
must wait a year. That getting pregnant is harder than most people think. I think,
I teach Child Development, I <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">know</i>
about menstrual cycles and ovulation. I’ve always tracked. My period is 29 days
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">A friend calls to tell you she’s pregnant.
You are so SO happy for her, yet it hurts. It will all make sense one day, you
tell yourself. Your cycle is normal, why isn’t this working? Your mom had you
without even trying right after getting married. So...it makes logical sense
that it can’t be you, it <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">must</i> be him.
Everyone says get the guy tested first, it’s easier. That means it’s time to
convince him to go into that nasty room at the clinic where thousands of guys
deliver what is needed for the doctor full of magazines and a tv. It’s not much
different than what you see in movies. & way less funny… it’s real. Tests
come back. But wait, he needs to test again. Each test says something else.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">More friends are pregnant, meaning
more showers to attend. You curse your panties every time your period comes. It’s
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">finally</b> been a year! It’s almost
exciting. You head back to the gyno. It suddenly hits you like a ton of bricks
as you realize, shit… I’ve waited all of this time to get the appointment but
now have to face the facts that <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">something
is wrong</b>. That is a very scary feeling that you didn’t feel until you were
waiting to be called into the room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your HMO requires you to take a lot of tests
before moving on to the fertility doctor, I think it was 25 different ones.
Blood after blood test, gynecological exams, tests at the hospital. No one
prepared you for the pain from the dye test! How are you awake for that? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It takes months because it has to all work
with your menstrual cycle. Tests come back, each one worse than the next. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your FSH is really high. You think, what the
hell is FSH and why did I have to find out in the middle of a workday through a
voicemail? Tears are automatic. How will you teach in 10 minutes and pretend
everything is ok? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From the test results,
Google says you may not have a baby of your own. You should look at donor eggs.
Many fertility doctors won’t even attempt your own eggs with those numbers. Your
heart is shattered. It’s like a truck ran you over slowly. How can anyone
prepare themselves to hear you will never have a biological child?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You keep reading, hoping to find stories of
inspiration only to find more stories of bad fate. Online can be the devil.
More tests are done for sperm count and mobility, egg quality, hormone levels,
blood types. Why the hell do I need STD tests? “Why aren’t you pregnant, how
long have you guys been married now”? Tests results come back. Things aren’t
looking good. The gynecologist tells you “it’s like you are a 45 year old
woman”. They tell you there’s nothing they can do. You cry by yourself driving
home. It’s the only place you can let your emotions out, because who can you
tell about this?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">The next day you realize tears don’t
help anything. What’s the next step? Let’s do this. You finally get the
referral to the fertility doctor. FINALLY! Just in time for summer break. This
works <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">perfectly </b>for a teacher…fertility
treatments when on break so days don’t have to be missed out of the classroom. Less
questions from coworkers, less lies to the students. First appointment is a
month out. Shoot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">You try to take time as a couple. You
have been given the advice, as your life is completely changed once fertility
treatment starts. Life gets in the way and time runs out for that. But, it’s ok
because the appointment comes. The fertility doctor has more tests to be done,
on specific days of your cycle. Again, everything is done so damn timed. The
romance seems to be gone at home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">When was the last time things didn’t run on a
scheduled timetable? Will it ever be like it used to be? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">You need to have surgical procedures
done. Your doctor rolls out <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">tubal lavage,
exclusion of endometriosis, uterine lift, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy </i>like
it’s nothing, without an explanation. This is your first surgery. You are
really nervous, anxious. You will be put under anesthesia and will wake up with
scars that will alter your smooth abdomen. You know that you may find out more
bad news from the procedure. But you have hope. It could be the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">start of something</b>, it will prep for
invitro fertilization, even though the internet says the procedure creates scar
tissue that will now be present, which can affect pregnancy. The doctor knows
best, you tell yourself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">You thank God for modern medicine. You
read about people that have gotten pregnant through invitro. Shots every day for
weeks in the stomach, self-given. After extraction of eggs, 12 more weeks of
shots given by your husband in the butt. This is not the best news told to the
girl that had 3 nurses hold her down to finger prick. Many say it took them a
few rounds. Some, it never worked. Is it worth it, is this all really worth it?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">You have to wait days to recover from
your surgical procedure and two more weeks to get back with the doctor. The
summer is almost over, school is about to start. You know that this will be a
long journey. You know it may never work. You try your best to be patient. You
have to consider options you never had to even fathom before. Adoption, donor
eggs. You are scared, nervous, ashamed. “Are you having kids soon, where is the
baby” “You’ve been married long enough!”</span></div>
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in prayer</span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> and God is what you know
you should do. Sometimes this is hard. You know people are talking behind your
back a bit. They are concerned, many curious. “Why aren’t they pregnant yet,
how long have they been married, is everything ok with them?”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">You have so many baby shower gifts to
buy. It hurts to go in the baby section. You see things that you would buy for
one day if you knew it wouldn’t jinx you. You prep for surgery, you say your
prayers. You know you are selfish when you worry about your scars. You even
spend $25 on scar cream. It would be easier if you knew that this would for
sure be the beginning of something.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">Emotions are crazy. No one prepared
you for this. It never was supposed to happen to you. Your husband can only
help so much. It’s not his body that is being altered. He won’t feel the
physical pain. Although it’s always awkward to provide his sample, it still
comes with a happy ending. Girls, not even close. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know I shouldn’t compare. I can only imagine
how I act when I shoot hormones into my body. But other women survive this.
They are successful too! I can do this. I try telling myself constantly each
day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">This is just something I never saw for
myself, for us. There is a stigma with infertility. No one talks about it. It
makes you feel less of a woman. No one talks about it. Who can you turn to for
support? We were <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">made to procreate</b>. Why
didn’t we try sooner? A million questions go through your head: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">I was selfish, I wanted to do things <u>my
way, our way.</u> I always wonder if maybe I were younger than 29 things would
be different. Girls bodies were meant to have babies at 16. How will we ever
have 4 babies, like we planned? Will we even have <u>one?</u></i></span></div>
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pretend everything is ok. Tears come more than usual. Sometimes there is no
reason, your throat just burns and your mascara is smeared. Sometimes when you <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">should</i> tear up over something else other
than our situation, you can’t. You feel bad, and wonder if others don’t think
you have a heart. They don’t know what you are going through. They wouldn’t
quite understand. You wonder if you are hardened, already. & you are just
getting started.</span></div>
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Party planning is one of my favorite things. It is something that allows me to use my creativity to create the style, browse ideas, and execute. I love to be able to set a scene in an effort to create a fun atmosphere at a party! The make your own mimosa bar at my sister's shower was so much fun. I found a variety of juices (my favorite being the fresh squeezed orange juice at Whole Foods) to accompany the fresh fruit to use as a garnish. You can mix and match your favorite flavors of juice and fresh fruit! I added mint leaves to add some freshness and color to the table.</div>
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vintage carafes and to make the look uniform. The square bowls with fruit were also the same to allow the look to be cohesive in design. The signage adds more
direction to the theme of the "mimosa bar". Save Water Drink Champagne is one of my favoite sayings. Here are a few different signs I found with this same quote! </div>
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I used clear frames from Crate and Barrel (found <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/search?query=Acrylic%205x7%20Block%20Picture%20Frame&ta=clear%20picture%20fram&tacheck=true">here</a>) and
used chalk markers to write on them! I found the markers at <a href="http://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Kids-Crafts-Activities/Classroom-Supplies/Fluorescent-Bistro-Chalk-Marker-Set/p/24358">Hobby Lobby</a>. The highlighter pack is so fun and vibrant. The best part is it wipes write off, leaving no imprint or mark like a chalkboard sometimes does. Adding the steps was so easy and fun. The black
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bright day. I like the look of it without the paper too, leaving an
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Have you ever stopped doing something and then it took everything in your power to start back up again? You found every excuse to not pick up your gym shoes and head to the gym or take your dog for a walk after a long day? That's what happened to me with blogging. I can hardly rationalize how is it even possible that it has been an entire year since I've last posted... so sad and disappointing. I never had a crazy blog, or one with tons of followers. I don't do it for that. I do it to express my creativity, share ideas and recipes, and to feel like I may be inspiring others to do the same. Whether it be adding a coffee bar to their home (I promise to put pics of ours soon), make yummy homemade ice cream on a hot summer day, or consider pairing clothes in a new way. That's why I love to browse through blogs so if this is something that I can do for others, I'm happy and this is all worth it. <br />
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I guess I have reasons/excuses. Let me tell you my story. It started with going to Europe for 3 weeks. No internet and a whole lot of photos to work with after returning (ah overwhelming). I started grad school. & then we moved into a house. We moved almost a year ago from the city of Chicago to the suburbs. Then all of the house projects came with it (which I need to share with all of you)! School started back up with all of the stress that comes with it. Photo shoots stopped happening, since I didn't have the best spots (like the brick wall that was perfect for a little photo op in the city outside the door of our apartment). My husband was glad. I kept my Instagram account going with selfies instead LOL. Grad work consumed my free time. My sister was getting married so I was the one planning the shower, bachlorette and lots of the wedding details on weekends. & then to top it all off, my husband and I are in the midst of fertility and that has been a roller coaster, leaving us hurt, scared for what is ahead, and closed up. <br />
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So that's the truth. Every raw and honest excuse as to why I have not taken twenty minutes in over a year to write up a post. But you know what? I've decided through this all that I have things to share. My house has been my art gallery with all of the new changes we have made to make it our own. I want to share all of my "fixer upper" inspired diy projects and flea market finds! The wedding details and events have allowed me to showcase my creative side and although the wedding is over, I don't want planning to stop (yes, I was the one that was most sad the day after Meg's wedding because it was over). I have learned calligraphy, Photoshop, I've been watercoloring, making custom invitations.. so many things that have really allowed me to feed the passion within my soul for my need to create. I'm actually continuing to style another bridal shower now as well as been hired to style a backyard East Coast wedding in August! I am excited to share on my blog the ideas when they are executed. <br />
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I'm back. I can't promise I'll be writing every day or even every week. I don't want to put that pressure on myself because I know that this is when I freak out about not fulfilling my own expectations. But I'll be more present. I missed this part of my life and I'm ready to share about this little thing called life. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Although I still feel bad about disappearing, I will admit that I also feel rejuvenated. The school year is over (tomorrow officially)!! and I'm excited to be back at it. I can't wait to share my European adventures and new house diy projects and decor! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I thought to start it off I would share a few of my favorite spring teacher looks to celebrate the end of the year! Cheers to being a teacher for summers off! </span></div>
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Hello, beauties! I hope you are enjoying the beautiful warm weekend in Chicago as much as we are. I don't know about you but it sure felt like summer when the temperature read 49 degrees. I think Spring is finally almost here. :) In celebration of this "heat wave" I decided to take a few photos of the adorable dress that I received from <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/?lc_aid=8635&lc_cid=4689">E-Shakti</a>!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">E-Shakti contacted me to see if I would be interested in reviewing a piece of my choice from their website. I was super excited! It was a very easy process to navigate their website and customize my order. How it worked was they gave me a code to pick out an outfit from pages and pages of options. <i>It took me a few days to make my selection because there were so many choices! </i>I then entered in my size (they had a guide that helped me make this choice that provided measurements of hip, bust, waist). I then was able to pick my arm style and my neck style out of so many options. That part was so much fun. It felt as though I was truly customizing my very own piece of clothing; so spoily. I couldn't wait to receive my custom made dress in the mail. What a happy mail day it was when it arrived. :) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I will be completely honest (coming from a girl that does not online shop for clothes because I find it 100% necessary to try on everything first to see if it fits) that I was apprehensive that the dress would fit just right. Mostly because I find myself often between sizes which makes me particularly picky about the clothes I want to purchase. Dresses especially so, as I feel that my top half is larger in proportion to my waist, then back out again with my child bearing hips and long legs that make everything seem extra short. Boy was I wrong about this dress. It fit PERFECTLY. Every part! My husband couldn't believe it either. If only all dresses that I try on could work such wonders. The quality was also amazing. The fabric was smooth with a beautiful sheen. It was so comfortable, I was skipping and spinning around my apartment even after the photos were taken. I can't wait to wear this dress to work (with a cardigan), to baby showers, church, on a warm summer day and even have already planned to wear it on Easter Sunday. I highly recommend <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/?lc_aid=8635&lc_cid=4689">E-Shakti</a> and am so elated to have found such a great company to purchase from in the future for more pieces that fit me like a glove at the right price. </span><br />
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Hello, beauties! I hope you are enjoying the beautiful warm weekend in Chicago as much as we are. I don't know about you but it sure felt like summer when the temperature read 49 degrees. I think Spring is finally almost here. :) In celebration of this "heat wave" I decided to take a few photos of the adorable dress that I received from <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/?lc_aid=8635&lc_cid=4689">E-Shakti</a>!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">E-Shakti contacted me to see if I would be interested in reviewing a piece of my choice from their website. I was super excited! It was a very easy process to navigate their website and customize my order. How it worked was they gave me a code to pick out an outfit from pages and pages of options. <i>It took me a few days to make my selection because there were so many choices! </i>I then entered in my size (they had a guide that helped me make this choice that provided measurements of hip, bust, waist). I then was able to pick my arm style and my neck style out of so many options. That part was so much fun. It felt as though I was truly customizing my very own piece of clothing; so spoily. I couldn't wait to receive my custom made dress in the mail. What a happy mail day it was when it arrived. :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I will be completely honest (coming from a girl that does not online shop for clothes because I find it 100% necessary to try on everything first to see if it fits) that I was apprehensive that the dress would fit just right. Mostly because I find myself often between sizes which makes me particularly picky about the clothes I want to purchase. Dresses especially so, as I feel that my top half is larger in proportion to my waist, then back out again with my child bearing hips and long legs that make everything seem extra short. Boy was I wrong about this dress. It fit PERFECTLY. Every part! My husband couldn't believe it either. If only all dresses that I try on could work such wonders. The quality was also amazing. The fabric was smooth with a beautiful sheen. It was so comfortable, I was skipping and spinning around my apartment even after the photos were taken. I can't wait to wear this dress to work (with a cardigan), to baby showers, church, on a warm summer day and even have already planned to wear it on Easter Sunday. I highly recommend <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/?lc_aid=8635&lc_cid=4689">E-Shakti</a> and am so elated to have found such a great company to purchase from in the future for more pieces that fit me like a glove at the right price. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Head on over to <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/?lc_aid=8635&lc_cid=4689">E-Shakti</a> for a discount using "pinkadots" :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Shoes: <a href="http://us.jimmychoo.com/en/bridal-boutique/bridal-collections/bride/abel/champagne-glitter-pointy-toe-stiletto-pumps-247al3gfa30834.html?cgid=bridalboutique-bride#start=20&searchgridpos=20">Jimmy Choo </a> Dress: <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/?lc_aid=8635&lc_cid=4689">E-Shakti </a> Earrings: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/108427247/pink-turquoise-fuchsia-stud-earrings?ref=shop_home_feat_3">Etsy</a> Bracelet: <a href="https://www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/briannadoise">Chloe + Isabel</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Aztec, fuzzy sweaters and leopard print is the name of the game for this outfit. You are probably thinking, <i>no way do those patterns go together!</i> I wasn't so sure myself until I put them on, checked the mirror, took it off, tried a few other pieces on together and then in the end was wearing this same little ensemble. Why not let your outfit have a little party together? Brings me back to my childhood when my mom let me pick out whatever I'd like to wear. I always thought, can't all of the colors and patterns all just get along?!</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sweater: <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/AST/Navigation/Sale/AllProducts/PRD~C1826/C1826.jsp?N=17&Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=4&Ntrm=sweater&isSaleItem=true&color_name=INDIGO&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row1">J.Crew (similar)</a> Scarf: <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=F21&category=ACC&productid=1000119575">Forever 21</a> Purse: <a href="http://us.louisvuitton.com/eng-us/search/30%20speedy">Louis Vuitton</a> Bracelet: <a href="http://www.shopcompliment.com/products/serenity-bracelet">Shop Compliment</a> </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Valentine's day is almost here! What better way than to dress up in the most feminine outfit that I could possibly create, found within my closet? I am loving my new tulle skirt, made custom by my fabulous mother-in-law!! This hot pink sweater from <a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/sweaters/crewnecks_boatnecks/PRDOVR~B9243/B9243.jsp">J.Crew Factory</a> is one of my all time favorite pieces in my closet. I love to wear it by itself because it does enough on its own with its bright color, or... layer it over polka dots or gingham with a statement necklace & wa-la, your adorable outfit has arrived. The accessories were fun to add a little sparkle to the ensemble. The earrings are adorable little gems that I gifted my bridesmaids to wear on my wedding day with their beautiful blush dresses, swoon. I had to buy myself a pair and I'm glad because they are so easy to style. Find them<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/108427247/pink-turquoise-fuchsia-stud-earrings?ref=shop_home_feat_3"> here</a> (they are finally back in stock!!) along with many other beautiful color palettes. What are you wearing for Valentine's Day?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Clutch: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/217536870">Etsy</a> Earrings: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/108427247/pink-turquoise-fuchsia-stud-earrings?ref=shop_home_feat_3">Etsy </a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Pink && red is one of my all time favorite color combos, especially when it comes to the month of <span style="color: red;">love</span>. These two colors create the perfect marriage of feminine and chic. With a touch of <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/index.tmpl?LOCALE=en_US&cm_mmc=Google-_-ENG_ENG%7CMAC%7CTM-Top%7CExact%7CEC-_-TM-Top%7CX%7CX%7CX%7CX%7CHP%7COK-_-mac&gclid=CjwKEAiAjNemBRCgp_vymcvVym0SJACRp_UZ5_GRFOeISODc0w7j224HnLHfw5qjruSZ_BXUmnAp-RoCDeHw_wcB">MAC</a> Huggable Collection <i>(lipstick name: Commotion) </i>lip color, the hot pink lips make it known that I had planned to mix these two colors together. If only I could own every lipstick shade of pink and red! Happy Valentine's Day lovelies! Head over to my Instagram, as I will be sporting some form of V-day spirit each day this week. As much as my hubby doesn't love the holiday in the same way that I do, I rejoice it all month long. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Skirt: Custom made by my beautiful mother in law :) Shirt: <a href="https://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/SHIRTSTOPS/blouses/PRDOVR~B7402/B7402.jsp?color_name=enamel-red&srcCode=AFFIPOLYVORE_tops">Madewell (Similar)</a> Necklace: <a href="http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-fashion-luxurious-design-clear-crystal-stone-flower-choker-statement-necklace-for-women-costume-jewelry-Free/1349646659.html">Piper Boutiques </a></i><a href="http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-fashion-luxurious-design-clear-crystal-stone-flower-choker-statement-necklace-for-women-costume-jewelry-Free/1349646659.html"> (similar)</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What is a monogram? A monogram tells a story. It says in <i>traditionally </i>three simple letters that represent who you are as an individual; what your name stands for. It may share the name of your child. Or, it may express the commitment of two people to each other in a new little family, a new type of monogram to me; married monogram. Whichever the monogram means to you, it is special and unique. Which is why I would monogram everything if I could! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>So here's the story behind the bag:</b> I received this cute little tote from a coworker and I will admit to you that as I pulled the bag out of the wrapping, I thought she made a mistake with my initials! This tote did not read, MAB! Did I receive someone else's? I quickly smiled (while probably looking slightly confused), but she quickly explained to me, it was indeed my married monogram. I had no idea there was such a thing! I love it! It's even more special to me than my obsessive amounts of my own initials on too many monogrammed items. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><u>Funny side note-</u></i> I brought this gift home from work and Nick says, "Hey! You bought me a bag with my initials?" I explained, "Honey, I guess it may look like that...but no." & the tradition of the married monogram was explained again over dinner that night as well. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfl9W98Ocjy7_HQtzlXAekRDPUcg9A9NI6Xro3Z6AEMFwtBe8smIbtjBLzEwVsWapdJ7Vb3RWMkLAzd0eihPIIs5kBIV1h1SmC6tdG7FM_5sZhCotFvqKH398ZLJ0ga0x72gzc4b1zMsZL/s1600/GoldFoilSign.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfl9W98Ocjy7_HQtzlXAekRDPUcg9A9NI6Xro3Z6AEMFwtBe8smIbtjBLzEwVsWapdJ7Vb3RWMkLAzd0eihPIIs5kBIV1h1SmC6tdG7FM_5sZhCotFvqKH398ZLJ0ga0x72gzc4b1zMsZL/s1600/GoldFoilSign.gif" height="201" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Sweater: <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/AST/Navigation/Sale/AllProducts/PRD~C1826/C1826.jsp?N=17&Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=4&Ntrm=sweater&isSaleItem=true&color_name=INDIGO&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row1">JCrew (similar) </a> Skirt: <a href="http://www.yoox.com/us/35158505io/item?dept=women&tp=40539&gclid=cj0keqial7kmbrdw6s-xi_ut9ogbeiqazdbbsrvirm3kshbuv-9airuuplkozb9orh0k7rz95qb-_y8aaho98p8haq#cod10=35158505IO&sizeId=5">thrifted (similar) </a> Booties: <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sam-edelman-petty-bootie-women/3212698?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=sam_edelman_%27petty%27_bootie:384255&cm_pla=women:shoes:boots&cm_ven=google_product_ads_pla_online&mr:referralid=4913e976-7e56-11e4-ac6c-001b2166c2c0">Nordstrom</a> Bag: <a href="http://www.monogramart.com/monogrammed-burlap-tote-bag/?gclid=Cj0KEQiAl7KmBRDW6s-Xi_uT9OgBEiQAZdbbSQl4Ut_GUI3nLRlyLdPegEm4V0-wcZWylay_jxnEdPUaAsv38P8HAQ">MonogramArt </a> Hat: <a href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/new-big-felt-floppy-hat-3261642?geoip=noredirect&cmpid=ppc_pla_US_ip&istCompanyId=da794a11-99cb-4206-8e52-61037452aeeb&istItemId=wrqwrpmqi&istBid=tztx">Top Shop </a> Bracelet: <a href="http://www.shopcompliment.com/products/serenity-bracelet">Shop Compliment</a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It was 42 degrees in Chicago yesterday (of course it is already snowing and freezing again today) so I took full advantage of an outside photo shoot, without needing a coat! I went casual for the shoot today, showing you an outfit that is an example of my preferred weekend wear. I love the casual chic look that is also comfy. Styling an outfit like this allows me to feel put together while I'm out and about on the town to get all of the weekend errands completed to start the week fresh. These floppy hats are so fun this season. I love that you can dress them down or up. I choose this floral tee, which I thought was appropriate for positive thoughts for spring. I hope you all enjoyed your weekend!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is my all time favorite quote at the time found from <a href="https://sugarpaper.com/">Sugarpaper</a>. <b>I love it!</b> It has been my desktop background for months, assuring to be a constant reminder each morning when I wake and start my day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>You may wonder, why do I love it so much? </i>I believe it is a short and simple quote that includes so much behind each word. Let me tell you why... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Happiness: </b>The true meaning of life. If this comes from being loved, or having a successful career, a safe home, children; all of us deserve true joy and happiness each day. <i>What makes you happy?</i> Coming home after a long day of work and seeing your family? Meeting your goals at work? The laugh of your child? A puppy snuggle? Whatever it is, don't take it for granted. I remind myself that I so lucky to feel this joy inside my soul. & when I'm anxious or stressed and not feeling as happy, I can quickly think of all of my blessings and turn it right around. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Bright:</b> To be bright. To be thoughtful. To teach others. To learn from others. To speak and be heard, listen to others & learn. If you listen carefully each day you can take something away from someone else that can make you brighter, more thoughtful; a better person. I believe this allows you to believe in yourself to make your life feel more valuable. I met a long time friend for dinner last night and just listening to what was going on in his life made me self reflect on my own. Talking to him made me want to be a better person. Volunteer more, get out and do more, even meditate. Learning through others can brighten up our lives, if we really take a moment to listen. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>You:</b> Individuality is one of God's greatest gifts. We are all so different and it is beautiful. My whole middle and high school life I tried to conform to groups; to achieve social status. I see this everyday at the school I teach as well. At the time, I just wanted to be accepted by others. I bought similar brands of clothing, was interested in similar hobbies and mimicked interest in trendy music groups. Never would I have told anyone that wasn't really close to me that Enya is the music that warms my soul. How embarrassing, <i>then</i>! Now, as I am growing into an adult, I realize it is awesome to be different. It is so neat to have your own passions, style, drive and motivation. I enjoy things similar to others, of course!!, but also am not afraid of being myself. This has taken awhile for me to feel this way. Especially living in this society of constant social media comparison and body image pressure. Finally, I realize I do not want to change anything about who I am. I am happy to be me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This week I started completing a little journal at night that reflects on my daily happenings that relate to my 2015 goals. I log when I see a friend for dinner or head to the suburbs to visit my family. I write down when I run or go to yoga, my meal plan made for dinner. I jot down when I read the bible or spend a few minutes relaxing with my book club book. It really has been a great way to remind myself it is so important to <b><i><u>be happy, be bright, and be me. </u></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Happy weekend, lovelies! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>pinkadottthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10495377462118661116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7088708898030328966.post-66411949961494083232015-01-11T10:05:00.001-08:002015-02-17T10:19:30.648-08:00New Year, New Me - Resolutions for 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I know that I'm a little late to be posting about my new years resolutions that should have started exactly 11 days ago. Truthfully, I thought, should I even post about this topic, as I am so tardy? What will people think? I then realized, should I be caring about others judging me? Should that be a reason that I don't spend time reflecting on how to create a better me this year? & my answer is no. I am doing this selfishly for me. & you know what, yes I am late! I'm always late! To me, '<i>better late than never'</i> crosses my mind on a semi-regular basis.<u> That's just me. </u>Ask my mom, she knows I'm never on time. & she loves me anyway. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> To write down what I would like to change about how I'm currently living my life and my goals and aspirations that I'd love to achieve while I'm living this little life is something that will help me get there. It will hold me accountable for striving to be a better person, better teacher, sister, daughter and wife. These little goals will help me live a better quality of life and to be happier. These goals are for <b>me</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>1. Don't worry about being judged. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you are reading this, you know that 6 months ago I have started this whole fashion blog thing. Truthfully, I had no idea about the blogging world when I began this new endeavor. I have always enjoyed browsing through blogs, mostly found from Pinterest, but I have never subscribed to a blog, or even follow a blog regularly. I definitely had not <b><i><u>A </u></i></b>clue as to how to create a blog. The bloggers that have a flawless & beautiful blog layout and manage time to write a daily post, boy do I give you credit. It is hard work! Anyways, although this little blog of mine is a work in progress, I have learned a lot during this process. Some photoshop here, some widgets, some coding there. I have to say I can lightly pat myself on the back for a second and think, these are things I didn't know before I started this. Although creating a blog that is up to my standards has been challenging, and finding the time to blog with a super busy life is tough, I will say these are not the hardest parts for me. The most challenging part of this new little fashion blogging thing is the constant worry of, what do people think of me? Do my friends and family think I'm narcissistic? They may wonder why I complain about being constantly busy but I find the time to do this? Some days I wonder, should I be doing this at all? Other days, I say no. I like this. It is a creative outlet for me to put together outfits and colors and patterns. & hell, this is an expression of me. Don't get me wrong, I don't ever want to change the way people view me. I just hope that those people that may wonder what the heck I'm doing realize it is something that I truly enjoy. & that they know me enough to love me in the same. & just maybe, I hope to inspire a little color or a mix of patterns into their lives too . ;) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>2. Find time for myself</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Those that know me personally have known that the last few months/year actually have been tough on my mental health. I feel that I am constantly stressed, overworked, maybe a little burnt out and always worried about <i>what things that I have to do next</i>. If it's not school, it's chores and errands. Never can I just relax. I know that most of this is due to my Type A personality and the way I strive to always do things perfectly. These are things I can't completely change but I know now that I have to find time to make some small changes to de-stress. To live a happier and more satisfying life. I am in charge of my own happiness (thanks, Mom)! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><u>Here are a few things that I have come up with to help me get there: </u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">a. <b>Reading </b>& not just in the summer (& to do so I'm joining a book club to hold me accountable)! As a teacher it is so difficult for me to put away my grading to do some personal reading at night. I love reading but feel it selfish during the year. Realizing that I read one book a year at this rate on a beach during my summer vacation is a terrible realization. How embarrassing! So... I am going to dedicate time reading a new book every month. Anyone have good book suggestions? Oh, & p.s. I'm off to a good start! I started & finished a book since 2015. I even stayed up this past Friday night (& Fridays I'm normally asleep on the couch by 9) until 1am to finish the book, ending in deep sobs. Love when a book can get me like that. What have I been missing? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">b. <b>Yoga</b> (yoga speaks to my soul and is my very best reflection place). Nick always tells me that I need to find 10 minutes a day to clear my mind and think about nothing. I honestly get stressed even beginning to think of doing this because my mind is constantly moving... which is not healthy. I need to take advantage of my gym right down my street and enjoy the hour on the yoga mat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">c. <b>Creativity</b> - I also thought that being a teacher would allow me to be creative everyday. Now, reflecting on this preconceived notion, I have realized that there is way more paperwork and behind the scenes to do's for teachers that don't require me to use my creativity skills as often as hoped. Something I realized in the profession that I wasn't taught in college. So, that means it is up to me to fulfill the desire to be creative myself. Crafting, as dorky as it sounds, is something I have always loved to do. My wedding was full of DIY! Being creative allows me to take a break from the stresses of life and it's a great satisfaction to look at a finished DIY project. I am signing up for a calligraphy class in 2015 to start. Showers, engagement parties and weddings are on the horizon so I'm excited to put all of my Pinterest projects to good use! Dinner parties also allow me to be creative. A tea party is in the process of being planned when the weather gets a little warmer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>3. Improve on my faith</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have been raised faithful in a Catholic family. I have married a Catholic man. We practice faithful things; go to church on most Sundays (I will admit that we have been terrible lately), we say Grace before dinner, say prayers when we are thankful or nervous. I at times realize that I am <i>sometimes just going through the motions</i>. I want to be a Godly woman and wife.<i> I want to delve deeper into my faith so that when I bring a child into this world it will be easy for them to follow my example of true and honest faith. </i>To do this, I will attend church every Sunday, and make it a priority. I will read the bible, for the first time. I will apply God into my daily life. I will volunteer and give back. I will be ever so thankful for all of my blessings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Isn't this everyone's resolution? I hate feeling left out. So here it goes, Nick and I eat pretty well. We love to cook and meal plan. Going to Whole Foods is a date for us, truly. We pick recipes that are healthful. Could we improve? Absolutely but my real goal is to be more physically active. After the half marathon, I stopped running. <b>Completely. </b>From training for months to nothing...I have anxiety to begin again, realizing how out of shape I have become. I find every excuse in the world to not make it to the gym. Grading, I'm starving, I just ate, I have so much to do around the house. No. Done. No more of that. I have to take time each day. Nick even purchased a fit bit for my birthday, I think it's time to bust that out. (Can I admit I'm scared)? EEK. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Social media is addicting. Especially when I have an iphone on me at all times to check my three different emails, my Instagram accounts, Twitter, Facebook, oh then there is Pinterest, <a href="http://www.zillow.com/">Zillow</a>, oh how I love Snapchat. & when am I not texting someone about something? Nick is so patient. & kind. &<b> honest.</b> He calls me out that I need to take a break from my phone, <i>just put it down</i>, he will say. I, of course, am initially defensive,<i> "I haven't looked all day, I was working"!</i> But deep down, I know he is right. Nothing is more important than social interaction. To be present in the life of those that truly love me is so much more than how many Instagram likes I have received today on my silly, non important #teacherstyle fashion post. So, 2015- I'm <b>alllll</b> yours. Get ready! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'll end by asking, what are your resolutions? Do you have ideas that you are implementing to live a happier, healthier life or to better yourself as a person in this crazy world we live in? If you haven't had a chance to think about it yet, as I would say... it's better late than never ;) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Cheers to a <i>happy & healthy</i> 2015 & a better version of me!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. Textures are my favorite to style. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> Booties: <a href="http://www.stevemadden.com/product/WOMENS/Booties/PASIONN/c/2163/sc/2212/179041.uts?sortByColumnName=Relevance&selectedColor=BLACK-SUEDE&$MR-THUMB$">Steve Madden</a> Blouse: <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtsandtops/casualshirts/PRDOVR~B1089/B1089.jsp?color_name=Electric-Red&srcCode=GGBS00006_99103541593&sisearchengine=197&siproduct=B1089&noPopUp=true&source=googlePLA&ds_e_ad_type=pla&gclid=Cj0KEQiAz7OlBRDErsTx47LKz-8BEiQAY0OlYtvl3o5z76OPY3M-I1tPLBiA5zE0ZroGFLGka_e45I0aAqMg8P8HAQ">JCrew</a> Leggings: <a href="http://www1.macys.com/cms/slp/2/Faux-Leather-Leggings">Macy's</a> Vest: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/faux-fur-vest-black-xhilaration/-/A-16370745#prodSlot=medium_1_9&term=vest">Target </a> Gold Bracelet: <a href="http://www.shopcompliment.com/collections/bracelets">Shop Compliment </a></i></span></span>pinkadottthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10495377462118661116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7088708898030328966.post-52359868347573177852014-12-29T08:14:00.001-08:002015-01-07T13:00:29.664-08:00New Years Eve Inspired Look<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Although it may seem far away, New Years Eve is around the corner! I threw on this little number to begin thinking of ideas to wear when celebrating. I realized, in my almost knee length skirt that my NYE attire has definitely changed from my college days and early Chicagoan days. I have to admit, I am liking the change for the better. Sometimes I wonder...what was I thinking?! & how did I not catch pneumonia?? Here is my take on New Years Eve 2015 - aren't sequins the closest thing to wearing confetti?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><i> Pumps: Steve Madden <a href="http://www.lulus.com/products/mixx-shuz-teresa-black-and-gold-cap-toe-pointed-pumps/72130.html">(similar) </a> Blouse: Forever 21 <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/Collection/topssweaters/PRDOVR~85642/85642.jsp">(similar) </a> Skirt: New York Boutique that closed :(</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Remix... As I was planning this outfit, I thought... how can I wear this outfit to work? I truly try to only purchase items that I can wear out for fun as well as in the classroom. Here is what I came up with. A little polka dot action to join in the sequin and floral fun! Why not? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Polka dots and hot pink are two of my favorite things. This skirt was one of my absolute favorite birthday presents! The best part about it was it was custom made for me by my mother in law! I told her we should go into business selling skirts, and I'm more than half serious... I just need to find the time first. I loved pairing this fun and vibrant skirt with a oversized sweater. The perfect combination of super comfortable and chic! This little ensemble would be great for a cocktail party! I'm wearing as my nontraditional Christmas outfit. I like to step out of the box. I love to be overdressed, it's more fun. </span></div>
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This outfit screams Christmas! Sometimes, it's more fun to make it loud. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Shir: <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/crew_boy_shirt_in_rock/thing?id=97204635">JCrew (sold out)</a> Skirt: <a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/skirts.jsp">JCrew Factory (sold out) </a> Necklace: <a href="http://www.piperboutique.com/">Piper Boutique</a> Sweater: <a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/sweaters/cardigans/PRDOVR~14041/14041.jsp">JCrew Factory</a></span></div>
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