Happy Thursday, readers! I’m trying to enjoy this snowy day by relaxing with some Netflix because that’s all I can really find the energy to do anymore.
I am in week 32 of pregnancy and it STILL does not feel real. I can’t believe in less than two months I’m gonna be someone’s mom! It is extremely exciting and I can’t stop looking at Pinterest for endless ideas and alllll the websites for cute outfits!
Since my fingers were last tapping away not too much has changed. We did add another four-legged friend, named Aurora, to the family! She looks like our old pup but is so tiny and quiet, and refuses to leave my moms side. She was the perfect addition to help cure some of the sadness from Joba being gone.
Stella and I had another 2 week check-up yesterday and the doctor said, “Guess your body loves being pregnant”, because I don’t seem to have any issues physically going on while growing her! It was nice to hear that I’m growing a healthy little babe, especially when some days it’s harder than running a few miles.
So far, the third trimester has been a close sister to the first trimester… SO sleepy all the time, so many bathroom trips, so much hunger. I feel like I can’t eat, sleep, or pee enough. Thankfully the only thing that seems to be growing is my belly and my thighs (which always gain weight first) so I really can’t complain. My thoughts are now just rotating between what labor and delivery will be like and what it’s gonna be like being a mom.
Since I’m always so open with you readers I don’t mind sharing that I don’t intend to get an epidural unless I’m about to pass out from pain. I’m planning on going in with an open mind and taking everything as it comes because I heard that, as with everything else in life, labor and delivery don’t always go as planned. I think my Michael will be the greatest person to have by my side since he’s so calm and always knows how to make me laugh. I’m almost 100% positive he’s gonna cry as much as me too (I love how he shows his emotion and isn’t afraid).
My baby shower is fast approaching and I can’t wait! My mom is making sure everything is perfect (and adorable). But, I do hate being the center of attention and it’s gonna be hard for me to do so much talking in front of everyone. I am already so thankful for everyone coming and can’t wait to see how it turns out.
Next up to rant about: the living situation.
Michael and I have been back and forth about living in an apartment or buying a house for months. For that reason we are sooo behind in actually finding anything but we did decide on going straight to a house. We don’t see the point in wasting money for a year when that $10,000 or more could go towards a house. The market is a scary, scary place right now with everything going over asking price so we are taking our time. Thankfully we aren’t in a time constraint to push us out of our parents houses. Both parents said we can stay as long as we need. Even though it’s not ideal, it’s the smartest thing we can do and its only temporary! By the summer we will be in our own home, spending nights cuddled with our daughter, and having friends and family over. It’s all so stressful but so exciting!
Up until she gets here Michael and I are just trying to rest and prepare for when she’s here. We’re trying to go out and spend nights with friends before we’re really occupied for a few months by two little feet! Even though I can barely put my own shoes on and none of my jackets zipper, I’m trying to find the energy to go out and get dinner with our friends and family as much as I can. Tonight we’re getting dinner with his brother, his girlfriend, and his two best friends! I know everyone is excited to add Stella to the group but we wanna enjoy our time with them too.
It’s a really nice feeling knowing that all our close friends will still be there after our big life change. Many people say they found out who their true friends were after they had a baby but I don’t think Michael or I have to deal with that! We really got blessed with the humans we’re surrounded by.
We have a couples massage to get before she’s here and I am pumped for that considering my back feels like it’s in a million pieces! Other than that… we sit…. and wait!
Personally for me until she’s here I’m just trying to take a step back from social media. I’ve been getting rid of lots of ‘friends’ on all platforms. I just don’t see the need to have so many people seeing my personal life who I don’t even talk to. Other than my blog, I tend to keep things low-key. A lot of people are only looking at things so they can talk about it and I’m not about that life. Making things private and blocking and unfriending is my new favorite downtime task!
Well, I think its time to take a nap. I probably will fall asleep in my wings tonight if I don’t fit one in!
I hope to find some time before the little babe arrives but if not I’ll be back sometime after with hopefully tons of cute and exciting updates!
Thanks for following my journey and I can’t wait to start writing about my littlest love.
Until then…. Lex.
Lex's Letters 
I hope you had a nice quarantine weekend hope you’ll be out soon!
can’t wait to read the new blog when will that be out ?
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Oh it’s been a whole week so far! Done after Tuesday!
It should be out today or tomorrow
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what have you been doing to pass the time ? you poor thing I’m just glad to hear you didn’t catch it !
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Well my family is quarantined too so we’ve been watching movies. I’ve been reading and doing some nesting before the babe comes and FaceTiming Michael a bunch!
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Do you have time for some baby questions for a newly pregnant mama ?
If you’re busy writing the blog or growing a human that’s understandable !!
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Sure!!
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so excited to read your advice on big changes, hoping to get some help I just quit my job today and am going into a brand new field I’ve never done, I’m nervous but excited and very overwhelmed! Thanks for making such awesome blogs that are both fun to read and helpful
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Sorry for the delay but it’ll be a bit longer for the blog!!
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do you have any advice for someone missing their ex but I know I shouldn’t, we didn’t work well together I would honestly say we were toxic in some ways but I guess I just miss his comfort just knowing someone was there, any advice
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I think the best advice is that you’re missing the idea of him and not the actual person! Anyone can give you comfort and be there for you. You’re just used to that person being him. If you were toxic together then you just need to remind yourself of that! Someone will come along to help you forget all that.. rely on your friends and family through this time!
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no new blog does that mean Stella made her appearance !?
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Oh no lol we have two weeks left and I don’t think she’s coming early! Other life things came up to delay the blog!
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Did you ever get that fake Facebook taken down ? I was just thinking about you the other day my friend had the same thing happen, some weird person in Maine took her photos and was using her to catfish people, such a sad pathetic world we live in!
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Nope Facebook won’t take it down because they don’t think it’s impersonating me! So someone’s out there cat fishing people with my face!! People are very very weird! Pray they get the help they need
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we will keep praying for those people, take it as a complement they think you’re pretty and wish they could be you ! ( even though it’s weird and creepy ) trying to shed a little light on a odd situation
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oh and wanted to say I hope you and Michael have the best day together tomorrow reuniting after a long 10 days apart, glad you stayed safe and covid free ! praying for a safe labor and a speedy delivery ! Can’t wait to hear all about it
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Thank you! we enjoyed our time together!!! 2 weeks left!
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When do you think we will see the next blog come out ?
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By Monday! Catching up on some sleep
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Do you have time for questions?
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Yes!
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1. Given the choice of anyone in the world, whom would you want as a dinner guest?
2. Before making a telephone call, do you ever rehearse what you are going to say? Why?
3. What would constitute a “perfect” day for you?
4. When did you last sing to yourself? To someone else?
5. Do you have a secret hunch about how you will die?
6. Name three things you and your partner have in common.
7. For what in your life do you feel most grateful?
8. How’s house hunting going ? Any new homes on the market ? My friends are struggling to find something
9. If you could change anything about the way you were raised, what would it be?
10. If you could wake up tomorrow having gained any one quality or ability, what would it be?
11. If a crystal ball could tell you the truth about yourself, your life, the future or anything else, what would you want to know?
12. Is there something that you’ve dreamed of doing for a long time? Why haven’t you done it?
13. What is the greatest accomplishment of your life?
14. What do you value most in a friendship?
15. What is your most treasured memory?
16. What is your most terrible memory?
17. If you knew that in one year you would die suddenly, would you change anything about the way you are now living? Why?
18. How close and warm is your family? Do you feel your childhood was happier than most other people’s?
19. How do you feel about your relationship with your mother?
20. Can you Share an embarrassing moment in your life.
21. When did you last cry in front of another person? By yourself?
22. What, if anything, is too serious to be joked about?
23. Do you have any reoccurring dreams or nightmares?
24. At what age did you learn the most about yourself?
25. When was the last time you were disappointed in yourself?
26. Is there someone that you’ll never forgive?
27. Which time period do you like the best, aesthetically speaking?
28. In what ways have you grown over the course of your life?
29. Do you think your parents are proud of where you are in life?
30. What’s the worst physical pain that you’ve ever suffered through?
31. What couple (that you personally know) do you look up to?
32. What scent reminds you of your childhood?
33. What don’t you regret that you probably should?
34. Which song lyric has had the biggest impact on you?
35. When do you feel the most attractive?
36. What’s the nicest thing you’ve ever done for someone else?
37. What unanswerable question bothers you the most?
38. What do you think the best part of being married is?
39. Have you ever had a premonition that came true?
40. At what age did you start to consider yourself an adult?
41. Would you ever get matching tattoos with Michael ?
42. Will we get a new blog before Stella arrives ?
43. What about after will you still be blogging ?
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1. JK Rowling or The Queen of England
2. Yes, always lol
3. I’ve answered this before!
4. I sang a song to Michael and myself last night that I made for Stella hahaha
5. No I have no hunch on how I will die thankfully lol
6. We love the same music, love our families, and love going on adventures
7. My family
8. It’s a struggle! Lots of new houses but it’s a sellers market right now
9. I don’t think I’d change anything
10. The ability to read minds
11. I’d want to know if there’s an afterlife
12. Going to Europe , it’s a big thing to plan
13. Building a human in me
14. Honesty
15. I have many
16. Losing loved ones
17. So many death questions! I wouldn’t change a thing
18. My family is unlike any other and many people who know us also say that! I do think mine was happier than most
19. My mom is my best friend!
20. I’ve had many embarrassing moments
21. The other day for both when I found out I had covid
22. Committing suicide, losing a baby
23. I do have many
24. Probably the last two years
25. I can’t really remember
26. Yes there are two
27. The 60s
28. Many ways
29. I know they are. They tell me
30. Probably a sinus infection or strept throat
31. All the relationships in my immediate family
32. Fresh cut grass
33. I don’t think anything!
34. Many by Mumford and sons and Coldplay and Kaleo
35. Probably in the summer with a good tan and a dress
36. Gave a homeless man a gift card
37. what happens after life and if there’s life on other planets
38. Being able to have a best friend to always rely on
39. Yes I have
40. 22
41. Yes we have one planned!
42. I’m trying to currently finish it!
43. And yes I will be blogging still!
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so sorry to hear you have covid !!! any symptoms ? hope Stella is alright !
what’s your tattoo going to be ?!
excited for the new blog, thanks for putting one out even with covid ugh you poor thing hopefully it won’t last long and good thing Michael can be around
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Just head congestion and fatigue! I’m thankful I had mild symptoms! And she is good 🙂
I can’t reveal it yet! We’re getting it over the summer.
And no problem! It’s tough but I gotta stay busy! It’s already been a week so it’ll get better soon!
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So glad to hear ! Hope Michael is taking good care of his girls !
What’s the new blog about and when does it come out ?
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He sure is! He’s an angel.
And it should be out hopefully tomorrow!
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I hope you’re feeling better ! even though it’s covid Easter celebrations I hope you enjoy the last holiday without a baby life is about to get so much better !!!! Kids make the holidays amazing
Hope to read the new blog today
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I am feeling great ! Easter should still be enjoyable too but I am so excited for her to be here!!! And the blog will be out in a few days! Had to catch up on some sleep
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Do you have time for questions today
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Sure !
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WHEN YOU DO SOMETHING POSITIVE OR HELPFUL TO OTHERS, DO YOU PREFER PRIVATE RECOGNITION OR PUBLIC PRAISE?
DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN A BETTER PERSON IF YOU NEVER MET SOMEONE IN YOUR LIFE?
HAVE YOU EVER BULLIED SOMEONE OR BEEN BULLIED YOURSELF?
DO YOU HOLD ANY GRUDGES AGAINST ANYONE?
ARE YOU MORE LIKELY TO AVOID CONFLICT OR ENGAGE IT HEAD-ON?
HOW HAVE YOUR FRIENDS INFLUENCED YOUR PERSONALITY?
WHAT ARE YOUR SIBLINGS LIKE?
WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF YOUR DAILY ROUTINE?
WHAT WAS THE MOST DANGEROUS OR MOST CHALLENGING THING THAT YOU HAVE EVER DONE?
WHAT DO YOU KEEP UNDER YOUR BED?
WE’RE YOU A GOOD STUDENT IN SCHOOL?
WHAT IS THE ONE THING THAT YOU FEEL YOU CAN NEVER OUTGROW?
WHAT ARE YOUR HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY HABITS?
WHAT IS THE DUMBEST THING YOU HAVE EVER BELIEVED?
WHAT WAS THE FIRST DATE YOU AND MICHAEL WENT ON ? WHAT WAS THE LAST DATE YOU HAD?
WHEN DID YOU FIRST KNOW YOU WANTED TO WRITE A BLOG ?
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN GETTING CLOTHES FOR STELLA ?
WHAT IS THE NEXT BLOGS TOPIC ? HOW OFTEN DO YOU POST AND HOW DO YOU COME UP WITH TOPICS ?
HAVE YOU BEEN HORMONAL AT ALL DURING PREGNANCY
HOW WILL YOU ANNOUNCE HER BIRTH ? DID YOU GET A SIGN FOR HER?
WILL YOU BE RECORDING HER BIRTH ?
WHAT ARE THE MOST ANNOYING THINGS THAT MEN DO IN A RELATIONSHIP?
WHAT DO YOU VIEW AS A WASTE OF MONEY?
HOW DO YOU STAY ORGANIZED ?
WHAT IS SOMETHING THAT CAN INSTANTLY MAKE YOU MAD
DO YOU STAY IN TOUCH WITH PEOPLE FOREVER OR MAINTAIN DISTANCE WHEN THEY ARE NOT PART OF YOUR LIFE ANYMORE?
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LITTLE-KNOWN PLACE IN YOUR CITY?
WHAT WAS THE BEST BIRTHDAY OF OUR LIFE AND WHY?
WHY DO SOME PEOPLE STAY IN RELATIONSHIPS THAT THEY KNOW ARE TOXIC?
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– I prefer private recognition
– not really because I don’t let anyone have that big of an affect on me
– yes and yes
– Nope. I refuse to hold grudges
– depends on the situation, sometimes I do both
-my friends influence me to stay positive
– my siblings are amazing. Both wise beyond their years and just good humans. I’m blessed
– my favorite part of my routine is washing my face before bed
– challenging : learning to drive a stick shift car
– I don’t have much storage in my room so I have shoes and blankets under there
– I was an A student my whole life lol
– I’ll never outgrow Harry Potter or needing my mom
– healthy habits: drinking enough water and sleeping enough, unhealthy: always needing a sweet after a meal
– that you can change a person
– our first date was in July 2019 to Rachel’s for food and then bar Louie for drinks! Our last date was to Tappo a few weeks ago!
– summer of 2019!
– next blog is just a life update and how to handle big changes, I try to post once a month right now, I come up with topics randomly or through recommendation!
– I haven’t been hormonal whatsoever !
– my mom got a small sign made for her!
– I don’t think I’ll record her birth but my mom says I may want it
– the most annoying thing is when they forget things!
– I view a lot as a waste of money lol especially expensive shoes and makeup
– I’m just an organized person!
– when I find out someone is lying or when I spill something
– it depends, I try to maintain staying in touch with people that meant a lot to me!
– my shake place I go too ! Which is now gaining popularity
– probably my 19th when I got a limo with my friends and family or my first one with Michael!
– most of the times people stay in toxic ones just out of habit.. I would know first hand! Lol
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I thought of you guys !!
Hope the new blogs coming today
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Adorable!! The new blog will be out tomorrow!
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any news on the new blog ?
hope you had a great Easter weekend !
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It’ll be out tomorrow !!
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Do you have time for some mama pregnancy questions since you’re almost done !!
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Sure !
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Are You Staying Home/Going Back To Work/Working From Home/Working Part-Time/Working For The Weekend?
How do you manage to look so awesome when you’re pregnant?
Do you have any family or friends who will be here to help after the baby’s born?
Are you redecorating a room for the baby’s nursery?
How have you handled your chest getting bigger ? Will that go down since you’re not breast feeding ?
Have you started to swell anywhere ?
Have you had contractions yet ?
When’s the last time you shaved your legs LOL !
Is it hard to shave armpits, other areas and stuff with a big belly ?
Are you scared to poop when you push ?
Have you packed a hospital bag ? what are you bringing
Has sex been different since being pregnant ( I am scared it will change for me and my husband)
Have you drank at all during pregnancy ? I know they say you can have red wine
What’s your favorite outfit that you’ve gotten Stella
Have you gotten any stretch marks on your belly? What about belly ring did you take yours out (if you had one)
Who have you gotten the most advice from
How does it feel being pregnant? You’re carrying another human being inside you!Does it not creep you out?
Did you plan this pregnancy or was it a surprise!
If it was a surprise were you on birth control or using condoms ?
Do you have stranger and weirder dreams while you’re pregnant?
How many times in a day do you think about the pain during childbirth?
How did having covid effect your pregnancy ? What symptoms did you get ?
What has been the best gift you received for her?
What is one gift you didn’t ask for but glad that someone got you it ?
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I’m staying home for a bit then will be going back to work.. I’m not sure in what aspect that’ll be but I will deff be going back!
Awh thank you! I feel like a potato and barely get ready but I think it’s the happiness taking over!
Well thankfully I’ll be at home and my whole family is overly excited to help out!
Nope! She’s in mine with me and Michael and I put everything we need in there, once we find a house she will have her own
My boobs ARE SO ANNOYING! I can’t wait for them to hopefully go down once she comes! My mom always told me big boobs aren’t that fun and she was right! Lol
I haven’t swelled anywhere at all!
I’ve had Braxton-hicks contractions and a few real ones but nothing crazy yet
I actually still shave my legs and everything else! I got lucky with not have a huge popped belly so it’s not difficult
Not scared at all because it’s so normal to poop while you push!
My hospital bag has been packed for a few weeks! Just lots of comfy clothes for all 3 of us and essentials
It has only in the aspect that we both think about her before it happens but other than that it’s still like before! It also doesn’t happen as frequently because I’m always falling asleep lol
I had one glass of red wine during our anniversary getaway but that’s it
Omg there’s so many favorites I’ve gotten her off shein!
I got a few new ones – like 4 so I’m blessed in that! I took my belly ring out years ago so I didn’t have to worry about that
I’ve gotten most advice from my mom
It’s super weird at first especially when you start feeling movement but then it’s just amazing that your body can even do it!
It was a complete surprise but we weren’t doing much to stop it so it shouldn’t have been a surprise lol
Yes! My dreams have always been weird and very vivid but they’ve gotten even more so since Stella
Eh like once or twice
It didn’t effect it much thank god. I only had head congestion, a little cough, and extreme fatigue!
I’ve gotten so many amazing gifts I don’t think I can pick just one. Michaels friends got her a personalized Harry Potter blanket, my great grandma made her her own blanket and piggy bank, all of my aunts and grandma and mom got me so many amazing things
I didn’t ask for a personalized wooden sign but my SIL got her one for her room!
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Do you think the blog will become a mommy blog ? I’m hoping it will could use all the advice from you !!
Will one be out before she arrives ? I thought I read one was
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It won’t be just a mommy blog but it’ll deff have more mom stuff!
And it will be out tomorrow!
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Can’t wait to read !
hopefully Stella stays inside long enough to put it out 😂😂
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Hahaha she could surprise us before that but I hope to get the blog out first!
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have you thought of a theme for stellas room once you guys move? or are you waiting to see what house you get ?
you should get a Saint Cajetan it’s good luck brings prosperity and wealth, might help you guys find a home ! And maybe a money tree 😉
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Yes! I have a theme ready to go! Everything we got from the shower goes with it!! And we actually did find a house 🙂 thank you for the well wishes though!
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How exciting ! Such good luck with the market being sooo awful !!
Hope it’s where you guys wanted
glad you’ll be moving one she’s here moving pregnant does not seem like a fun experience !
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Yes it was!! It’s perfect location and all. We are so excited! But yes- it’ll be much better since I’ll be able to help!! Thank you!
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reading all these supporting comments and how happy you are and how everything is all happening for you makes me so happy, a new baby a new house maybe a new ring !? If anyone in the world deserves this it’s you lex !
hope you won’t be moving far from your family ! I’m sure they will miss you! When’s the moving date !? Hope you’ll update us with decor and home Renovations
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Thank you so much!! I’m sure that won’t be far off!! And nope we will be only a two minute drive actually from my family! Right in the heart of the village I grew up in. We don’t have any dates yet but I’ll keep everyone updated !
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so excited for the new blog today
congrats on the house how exciting ! what color is the house, they say white or blue is good luck, brings lots of joy to that family !!
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Thank you!! It’s actually grey right now with dark blue shutters and a white front porch! I think the joy will be there no matter what!
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Yeah no I agree ! you guys will have the time of your lives living together and figuring out being parents !
what time can we expect the blog ?
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I think so too!! Thank you so much!!
And it just posted!
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I can’t wait to read your blogs about becoming a mama !
Will you be doing a blog about her birth? Or keeping that private
Is today’s blog about a baby ?
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I plan on writing one about the whole birthing and labor experience ! But it won’t be for some time after she’s born
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sad we haven’t gotten a new blog but we understand you’re busy ! We just miss you
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The blog is out!
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just wanted to say we went to the same high school and I have always looked up to you, you were always so positive and happy and not to mention so pretty ! So glad to see you’re still doing amazing 💙
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Awh!!! That is so sweet of you!! Please reach out so we can catch up sometime!! I hope you’re doing well also ❤️ thank you so so much!
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