BOY OH BOY is life flying by.
As expected, so much has changed since I last wrote. The biggest change is the fact that I am now a MOM! Me! A MOM. Still unbelievable.
This whole post is gonna be a raw recap on my labor and birth experience and life so far as a momma to our beautiful Stella Rose. So if that bores you or nauseates you or you just simply don’t care I would advise to exit out right about now.
First let’s put a beautiful, perfect face to the name.
So lets rewind to her due date.
Its 4/13/21 around 2pm and I’m going for my 40 week check-up.
Going in I had every intention of not meeting my babe for another few days at least. The whole pregnancy everyone said “Oh no one has their baby on their due date.” and “Women always go late with their first baby.” To all those people I say, “Never say never”.
Due to it being my due date the doctor wanted to do an ultrasound to make sure Stell was comfy and healthy staying in there a few more days. They perform a test and look for a few things to ‘grade’ her on. One of them being their imitation breathing that they do every little bit. Hiccups also count as this ‘breathing’. She happened to have hiccups that morning before my appointment. A half hour goes by and the ultrasound tech could not see anything that resembled hiccups or breathing. She said it was nothing to worry about but OBVIOUSLY I WORRIED. Waiting for the doctor to come back I started sweating. He came in and said “well looks like we’re keeping you”. By that he meant I’m having a baby that day. Since she didn’t score high enough they wanted her out just to be safe. It wasn’t urgent so I took my time getting to the hospital. (Side note: I asked my doctor if being induced was going to hurt and he responded with “You do know you’re having a baby, right?” My doctors probably get a kick out of my stupid questions.)
Around 5pm my Pitocin (the drug that gets contractions and dilation going) was started. I was already at 4cm before being induced. (10 cm is where you need to be to start pushing for my newbies who are reading). During the next few hours I go from joking around and smiling to gripping the bed rails with the strength of Thor. My mom was taking snapchats for family and you can see my gradual decline to a woman in some nasty pain.
I was not planning on having an epidural but at around 9:45pm I was 7cm dilated and crying for an epidural. My amazing nurse squeezed my hands as the anesthesiologist did his thing. I did not care that there was a giant needle in my spine, the pain I was feeling took all worries and anxieties away. When he left Michael and my mom came back and a few minutes later I felt like I had to poop. (TMI but I promise there’s a point to that comment). I didn’t tell anyone about my poop feeling until 10 minutes later and my mom looked at me like she saw a ghost. The entire pregnancy she told me that I would know I had to push when I felt like I had to poop. In comes the doctor thinking I’m full of shit and thinking there’s no way I need to push. Joke was on her, I had to push! It took me 20 minutes to get to 10 cm. She left the room to call my doctor to get his old man butt to the hospital.
Before my doctor got there I had to start pushing. Michael took my left leg, my mom took my right. I felt every last thing and that’s when we realized the epidural didn’t even take. After only about 45 minutes of pushing, Michael and my mom tell me to not stop pushing as tears filled their eyes. With every last ounce of strength I had I pushed and out came my little, precious gift at 11:02 pm. Everything from that point is a slight blur because all I cared about was the beautiful human that just came out of my body. How wild is pregnancy and birth? Its insane.
Michael, Stella, and I enjoyed our first 48 hours together in the hospital. She was able to meet her first pseudo-aunt, Allie who worked at the hospital. So many tears were shed between Michael (who cried the most, my little softie), my mom, myself, and Allie. It was so surreal that we had a child and everyone was overcome with joy.
{{A side story: My nurse was amazing. Her shift ended at 11 and I told her I wished she would have been able to be there to meet Stella since we didn’t think she was coming soon. Well she stayed till 11:02 to meet her and came to whisper in my ear. She told me that 4/13 was her dads birthday and he passed away last year. She wanted to deliver a baby as a birthday gift to him. I immediately started crying even more and felt like God planned it. She even came to the room the next day to check on us. It was the perfect end to an already perfect delivery.}}
It was the most exciting thing coming home and having everyone meet her. Sure a lot of people are going to say that it was dumb of me to let so many people meet her during a pandemic and before her vaccines but come on. No one is licking her face, coughing on her, or coming over if they were sick. Everyone has their opinion or own preferences and mine was to let my baby meet everyone who would have an impact on her life.
From our families to our best friends- it has been simply amazing see you all gaze at her in awe. Something that I do almost 24/7 and will probably develop a neck issue from.
Michael and I both know she is so loved and is going to be so spoiled her entire life.
So this whole past month has been a wild ride. Adjusting to taking care of a little human who can’t tell you what they want. A little human who’s developing still and you have to change their food to find something they won’t spit up but something that won’t constipate them. A little human who wants to feel your warmth and be held more than not. A little human to watch grow.
Sure- I have always wanted to be a mom and am a natural at it but it is still hard. It’s exhausting going from napping every day and getting tons of sleep to barely getting 7 hours. It’s exhausting not being able to do things with two hands. But it’s the most amazing thing knowing that I created her and that I get to shape her into who she will be.
Michael and I are so excited to raise a happy, healthy, beautiful daughter together.
The love around us and between us is indescribable.
Have a kid if you want, don’t have a kid if you want.
Just make sure you have a love in your life that makes you speechless.
I’ll be back writing soon, probably not for a while since I want to soak up every moment.
Xoxo, Lex
Lex's Letters 
Love you, Lex. Can’t wait to meet your little angel! You are going to be the best mommy ever! So happy for you and Mike! 💗💝💓 all the love to you!
Love,
Aunt April
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Love you so much!!! Can’t wait for you to hold her !!!
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this was beautifully written!! you guys have a beautiful daughter!
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Thank you so so much!!!
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Can you do a blog next on losing the pregnancy weight ? Or give some tips of things you have been doing to help lose the weight. I am sure you look amazing as usual !
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There wouldn’t be too much to write about on that topic since I’m just doing what I’ve always done since it works best for me!! I’m just eating healthy and starting slowly to work out again!
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Do you have time for some questions today?
She’s absolutely beautiful ! Congratulations on your new addition!!
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I’m at the driving range but I’ll answer after!!
And thank you so so much! She’s perfect!
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this was such a nice blog and one day Stella will read this and see what strength you had when giving birth to her, and she will see how loved she was from the first day she entered this earth. Give yourself grace and compassion as you figure out your journey into motherhood, it’s not easy but it’s amazing. You’ll never feel a love that strong. Don’t worry about opinions of others, their thoughts or views on what you do for your baby and what you do for your family. Don’t worry about getting your body back and being what society thinks you need to be, you are already so beautiful
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I appreciate this so much! It’s hard to describe the love I’ve felt and knowing how strong I’ve been but I’m glad I did a decent job for you all! My body is thankfully almost back to how it was but even if it wasn’t I’d still love it because of what it gave me!! Thank you again for your love !
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Do you have any fun weekend plans with Stella now that the weather is nicer ? Do you and Michael take her out in public yet or kinda not really ?
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We have a busy weekend of camping and a date night at a new rooftop pool that my uncles friends own! I take her on walks a few times a week on different trails and parks! I take her out in public but keep her away from people she doesn’t know until she gets her vaccines!
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do you have time today for some baby and life questions ?
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Yes!
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1. What weird food combinations do you really enjoy?
2. What’s something you really resent paying for
3. Do you think that aliens exist?
4. What are you currently worried about?
5. Where are some unusual places you’ve been?
6. What are some red flags to watch out for in daily life?
7. What movie can you watch over and over without ever getting tired of?
8. When you are old, what do you think children will ask you to tell stories about?
9. When did something start out badly for you but in the end, it was great?
10. What’s something that will always be in fashion, no matter how much time passes?
11. Who do you go out of your way to be nice to?
12. Where do you get most of the decorations for your home?
13. Have you guys gotten a move in date ?
14. Will you be writing a blog about moving and decorating I think you have amazing taste
15. What food is delicious but a pain to eat?
16. Who was your craziest / most interesting teacher
17. What “old person” things do you do?
18. What was the last photo you took?
19. What’s the most expensive thing you’ve broken?
20. What has been the most expensive thing you’ve purchased in the last four months ?
21. What makes you roll your eyes every time you hear it?
22. What do you think you are much better at than you actually are?
23. When was the last time you were snooping, and found something you wish you hadn’t?
24. What are you interested in that most people aren’t?
25. What smartphone feature would you actually be excited for a company to implement?
26. What’s something people don’t worry about but really should?
27. What movie quotes do you use on a regular basis?
28. Do you think that children born today will have better or worse lives than their parents
29. How is Stella doing ? Have you made a routine for her yet ?
30. Have you left her alone and had date night just the two of you yet ?
31. Have you been able to have sex yet ? Curious how it is after a baby I am scared for that moment
32. How do you plan to handle traveling with a baby ?
33. How has your anxiety been now that hormones are settling ?
34. Do you and Michael have any big plans this summer ?
35. Do you feel like you see your friends more now or have you been busy being a mama ?
36. Did you get newborn photos done ?
37. What will you be doing for Father’s Day ?
38. Where is your favorite place to shop ?
39. Do you miss being pregnant at all ? Will you have more kids or do you think you’re done ?
40. What did you get for Mother’s Day / what did you guys do
41. How has your relationship with your mom changed since becoming a mom yourself
42. What will you be wearing for date night this week ?
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1. Plain bread and ranch lol
2. A few vacations with my ex lmao
3. Yes
4. Worried about how we’re gonna fit all Stellas stuff in our new house
5. No where too unusual I don’t think
6. I’m not sure what this pertains to
7. Any Harry Potter one. Armageddon. Stand by Me. Avengers End Game. Perks of Being a wallflower. Love Rosie… to name a few hahaha
8. Probably my years from 19-23 and stories of how Michael and I fell in love
9. The house buying process
10. Mascara
11. Older people
12. Hobby lobby and TJ Maxx
13. Not a move in date but a closing date
14. I will be after I’m done with all of it!
15. Ribs
16. My freshman year algebra professor at Daemen
17. Drink tea every morning. Enjoy peace and quiet. Go to bed early lol
18. Of Me feeding Stella in just her diaper cause it’s so warm
19. My windshield
20. A house lol (well the down payment)
21. Any pop song these days
22. Singing hahaha
23. It’s been a few years thank goodness
24. Reading and cleaning
25. Being able to block someone on every app based on their phone number they created accounts on
26. The earth dying because of us
27. A lot from Harry Potter with Michael lol
28. Better in some aspects, worse in others
29. She’s great! Still too young to have a strict routine but she eats and sleeps kinda around the same time
30. Nothing for more than 2 hours! This weekend we will be though
31. I haven’t gone to my follow up appt with my Gyno and you’re supposed to wait till that to get cleared so I’ll know when we can next week!!!!!! I’m PUMPED
32. Nothing different than I’ve always done!
33. Anxiety is still the same! Not bad at all.
34. Doing some small trips with Stella and some concerts with friends but that’s it so far !
35. I’ve seen them more the past month than I have the last four combined!! I love it
36. I did not I just took them on my phone!
37. Not sure yet!
38. Target or the SHEIN app
39. I don’t think I miss it really other than feeling her kick. We both know we’re gonna have more!!
40. We went to brunch with my family, dinner with his, and then relaxed! I got flowers and cards from a few people, some gifts from Michaels adorable friends, and Stella got me a necklace that hasn’t come in yet!
41. We were close already but I think we’ve gotten closer !
42. Some new outfit I got online!
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Is there any summer traditions you cannot wait to do with Stella ?
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Yes!! Mainly hikes but also sundays at my aunts pool with my whole family and Fourth of July !
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reading this brought me so much joy! If anyone deserves to be a mama it’s you. I hope that the person who left those mean comments on the last blog or the one before is sitting back and realizing how dumb they look. Jealous ex’s never get far in life 😉 and I’m saying that since I’m sure she’s reading your page from whatever state she’s currently in. Mike is happy !! Let’s all be happy for him and Stella they have found gold in Alexa 💛💛💛
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Thank you so so much!! I couldn’t agree more! Jealousy is a very ugly trait and life’s too short to worry about what others are doing! Thanks for the love !
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any chance you could update your Spotify link you made for us ? I loved the music you put on there last time !
or share with us the playlist on Spotify that you have “liked”
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I have so many liked songs and playlists and other updated playlists I’ve made! My profile is alexatimm23 so anyone can search me!
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Awesome ! Thanks for always updating us on the most awesome music, I see the lexs top tunes hope to see lots of new music this summer !
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No problem ! I love music as much as I love hiking !! I’ll be adding lots soon!
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I wish your liked songs were public ! I hate that Spotify won’t let that playlist be public
but so glad you shared your Spotify I can’t wait to listen to these other playlists tonight on my run !
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Oh I didn’t realize they weren’t I’ll go through and add some of them to a playlist!! Enjoy!!
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absolutely loved your playlists ! You’ve turned me on to some new music, do you have time for some music related questions?
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I’m glad!! I love showing people new music! But yes I do!
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1. What kind of music do you like?
2. What type of music do you dislike?
3. What are some music videos that you like?
4. What’s your favorite song right now ?
5. What music did you listen when you were a kid?
6. What music do you like to dance to?
7. Do you have a favorite songs from the 90’s?
8. Do you like karaoke? Do you have a song that you often sing?
9. What musician would you most like to meet? Why?
10. What playlist do you listen to when you do exercise?
11. What is a song that makes you think of Michael or your love story ?
12. Can you name three catchy songs?
13. Do you watch music videos on Youtube?
14. What’s your favorite app to listen to music?
15. How many songs do you have on your “liked” songs on Spotify
16. do you check the lyrics of songs you hear sometimes ?
17. What music do you like to listen when you are in love?
18. What music makes you feel relaxed?
19. What are three songs that gets you excited?
20. What music do you listen to cheer you up?
21. Is there a song that makes you emotional?
22. What song best represents you, or your attitude to life?
23. What do you think of the music your parents listen to?
24. How has music changed over the years?
25. Has your taste music changed over the years?
26. What do you think about the music that teenagers are listening today?
27. What is one song you cannot stand and wish it never existed ?
28. What song would you use to describe your last relationship?
29. What song would you use to describe your best friend?
30. What will be your first dance song at your wedding?
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1. I like edm, folk, alternative, rock, oldies, and country
2. Current pop and rap
3. I don’t watch too many anymore
4. Follow you by imagine dragons
5. A lot of what I listen to now actually but with pop music too
6. Whatever has a good best
7. Butterfly by crazytown
8. I do like karaoke but don’t have a certain song I always sing
9. Mumford and sons band. I adore them all
10. A Spotify premade one of edm songs
11. Pushing up daisies by brothers Osborne
12. Not right now! I’m still waking up lol
13. Rarely
14. Spotify
15. 107 right now but I’ve only had it for a year
16. Yes
17. The same music I always listen to lol
18. Folk
19. Neck and neck , three nation army, anything by diplo
20. Usually alternative
21. Unchained melody
22. Yikes this is tough I’ll have to think about this
23. They listen to the same music I do!
24. Pop and rap have declined so much
25. Slightly . I didn’t appreciate the music I love now as much when I was younger
26. It’s GARBAGE
27. Sober up by AJR
28. Something with the word “toxic” and “terrible” in it 😂
29. You are my sunshine lol
30. Stand by me 🥰
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this was so beautiful it makes me excited to one day experience this moment with the person I love !
would you be willing to answer some questions about you & Michael
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It is the most amazing thing to experience by the side of your soul mate!
And yes!
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1. What’s your partner’s least favorite thing to do
2. When your partner was a child, what did they want to be when they grew up?
3. Name a country your partner would love to visit. Do you have any vacations planned together ?
4. Did your partner have a nickname growing up or even now ?
5. What disappointment or rejection from your partner’s past still stings?
6. Which of your partner’s achievements are you most proud of?
7. Outside of their career, what’s something your partner considers themselves naturally talented at?
8. What is your partner’s favorite smell?
9. What is your partner’s favorite flavor of ice cream?
10. What is a personality trait your partner dislikes about themselves but you love?
11. What type of music does your partner secretly like?
12. What’s a musical taste they have ?
13. What does your partner typically look forward to most about the weekend?
14. What purchase is your partner currently considering? What’s on their wish list?
15. What are your fun weekend plans ?
16. How has date nights changed since having Stella ?
17. Who does Stella look more like ?
18. If you could do it all over would you pick him again?
19. What is your favorite photo ?
20. Favorite date you ever took?
21. Was there any awkward moments in your relationship?
22. Did anyone not want you guys together or tried to ruin a great thing you had?
23. How do you make time for one another with a new baby ?
24. What will you be doing this summer together ?
25. When will you get married ? Big wedding, small wedding ?
26. What is your favorite thing about Michael being a dad ?
27. How does your family like him?
28. How does his family like you ?
29. How do you split your time between your family and his ?
30. What’s one thing you enjoy doing now that you didn’t before you met him but he has shown you ?
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1. Laundry
2. He said a carpenter 😂
3. Switzerland. Yes we have a few!
4. Nope I don’t think so!
5. Nothing ! He doesn’t care about things that didn’t work out!
6. Probably being able to own a home
7. Golf!
8. Fresh air
9. Mint chocolate chip!
10. I think he likes everything about himself honestly
11. He listens to it all openly
12. He has the same taste as me.. folk, bluegrass, alternative rock and country
13. Being able to sleep in and drink!
14. Golf attire and clubs !
15. We have a going away party at a brewery for his cousin, a family
Party, and a friends party!
16. We enjoy it a lot more!
17. Right now Michael but she’s slowly starting to look more like me!
18. I wish I would’ve picked him from the start instead of wasting time on other relationships!
19. Of us two? One in front of Red Rocks in Colorado. Us 3- one from when we got home from the hospital
20. One down by the water
21. Never had any awkward moments actually. He made me poop at his house when I was nervous so he never made it awkward
22. A few crazy people tried to ruin it but they’re people who aren’t in our lives and don’t matter 🤪
23. We just do without even thinking of it. It comes natural. Most of the time it’s at night
24. camping and enjoying a lot of time outside!
25. Hopefully married in the next 2 years! A smaller wedding but not super small
26. Watching him love Stella so much.
27. My family likes him more than they like me 😂
28. I think they love me! His dad always says he can’t wait for us to get married!
29. Were pretty good about it because We live with mine so we always do stuff with his when it comes up.
30. Golf!!
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I hope there will be a summer proposal !? 😍😍😍
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I think there’s a possibility 😍
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I cannot wait to hear about your engagement story 😍 I have a feeling it will be incredible ! Have you guys done any ring shopping or wedding planning ? Outdoor wedding, indoor ? Spring, summer fall ? I’m so happy for you guys !!
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Hahaha I’m excited for it too! Whenever it happens! And we haven’t done any shopping or planning but he knows what I like! And we’ve discussed what type of weddings we both like! I think it’ll be indoor and outdoor, probably late summer/ early fall!! Thank you!!
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Any idea of when he will propose !?
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Nope! No one ever has an idea.. I think it’ll be within the year after a recent convo we had
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hope you have a nice holiday weekend ! Any fun plans for the weekend ?
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Thank you! Same to you!
Today stella and I are going to my friend Ryan’s house so our daughters can meet!
Tomorrow Michael and I are going to get together at my aunts
Saturday we have a going away party at a brewery!
Sunday is my family party at my grandparents which is always rowdy
Monday we have a party with his friends!
Busy busy!
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could you make a Spotify playlist of your favorite love songs ? Songs that make you think of Michael or just really good ones that remind you of being in love ?
I’m falling for this boy and think I’m even falling in love (ew ??) it was supposed to be a single summer but here we are !!! I just would love some music for my new mood
Thanks in advance you’re the greatest !!!!!
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That’ll take some time! But I can get to it!
Love is great! Enjoy it!
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Do you have time for questions today?
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Stell is currently asleep on me- so, yes!
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1. What’s one thing you’ve done, but will never end up doing again?
2. If you could live anywhere in the US, where would it be?
3. What is your favorite and most treasured memory from 2018?
4. What or things or person has influenced you the most?
5. What’s the nicest thing someone could genuinely say about you?
6. What’s your dream career?
7. What’s one thing on your bucket list?
8. What is your greatest accomplishment?
9. Would you rather live in a small house with an amazing view, or a massive mansion in a subdivision?
10. If your house caught on fire, what would be one thing you would have to save first?
11. What’s your most terrible memory that you’d love to forget about?
12. If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, past or present, who would you choose?
13. What’s your favorite photograph of yourself?
14. How do you spend your free time, and where do you like to go?
15. What is one thing you were afraid to do but felt amazing after you accomplished it?
16. What about yourself, do you find the most pride in?
17. What’s your favorite place in the world?
18. What’s your biggest fear?
19. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought?
20. What’s your biggest regret
21. Are you a troublemaker or stay in your own lane ?
22. What are the craziest things you’ve ever done with someone else?
23. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done on a date ?
24. Who’s your best friend?
25. What do you value the most when it comes to friendship??
26. How is your relationship with your mom now that you are a mom yourself ?
27. Do you live with anyone ?
28. Are you working or going to school in the future or staying home with Stella ?
29. Do you have any pet peeves? What about a guilty pleasure?
30. When was the last time you cried in front of someone else ? Why ?
31. What would you change about yourself?
32. If you were able to see in the future, what would you tell yourself or want to know?
33. What in life are you the most grateful for?
34. What’s your ultimate goal in life?
35. If you could go back in time, what would you want to change?
36. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received from someone when it comes to being a mama ?
37. What has inspired you recently?
38. What do you like and dislike about Buffalo?
39. What’s the last book you read and really loved?
40. Which do you like more, going out or staying at home?
41. What song did you last sing to yourself?
42. What’s the best part of your week or weekend?
43. What’s your favorite color?
44. What is one habit you’re the proudest of breaking?
45. What was the last thing you did for the first time?
46. What is something most people don’t know about you?
47. What is your favorite television show?
48. What is your favorite dish to cook?
49. What is the most spontaneous thing you have ever done?
50. Is being a mom everything you expected or have you been shocked by the experience ?
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1. Edibles
2. Colorado
3. That summer was a blast! Was freshly single
4. My mom
5. That I’m kind
6. Writer
7. Skydive
8. Childbirth
9. No brainer- small with a view
10. All my cards I’ve saved
11. My car crash
12. Abraham Lincoln
13. I have a few! I’m laughing in all of them
14. I spend it usually being active on a hike or walk or with friends.
15. Childbirth!!!!
16. That I don’t judge people ever
17. My nonnie and poppas house
18. Dying young
19. I’d prefer not to say 😂
20. My past relationship lasting as long as it did!
21. I stay in my lane most of the time
22. Many adventures with my best friend have been crazy…
23. Nothing too crazy I don’t think
24. My blonde Briana
25. Honesty- no matter what
26. We are as close as ever!
27. I currently still live at home so it’s Michael, Stella, my brother, his gf, my sister, and my parents!
28. I’m going to work part time and eventually go to school
29. Hate when people move around in bed at night. No guilty pleasures I can think of
30. A few days ago when I accidentally hurt stellas finger
31. My anxiety and my big feet lol
32. Nothing!!
33. My family and friends and health
34. Have a large family, see the world
35. Nothing. Everything happened how it was supposed to and I’m so happy right now
36. “Don’t compare her or yourself to another baby or mom”
37. The warmer weather
38. Love the hospitality and food, hate that there’s no mountains
39. Something by Jodi picoult.. can’t remember the title right now
40. I like a mix of both
41. A song I was working out to I think
42. When Michaels not working!
43. Purple
44. Staying on my phone before bed
45. Hmm I’m not sure
46. That I can drive a stick shift car
47. I have so many. Probably downton abbey, outlander , the last kingdom or vampire diaries
48. Bacon ranch chicken
49. Left a bar in nashville by myself and went to a different bar without telling my friends
50. It’s been everything I expected and more
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How have you handled deciding to go back to work ? Or I guess when you’ll go back and where you’ll work ? I’m a new mom my son is 1 and I still can’t get myself to go back, I financially know that I need to soon but I don’t even know what I’d want to do. Do you know where you’ll be working ?
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I’ll be working for an insurance company ! I’ll always be in health care!! I don’t like not working so its going to be easy going back. Even though I’ll miss Stella it’ll only be part time at first and she won’t be at a daycare so it’ll be perfect! I want to be able to contribute to our lives and not have Michael support us
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Do you have time for some questions today !? Hope you and Stella had a nice weekend !!
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We had a great weekend! Hope you also did! I do have time!
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1. What’s your favourite place so far that you’ve ever visited ?
2. What place is top of your bucket list to travel to within the US?
3. What can’t you travel without?
4. What have you bought that you haven’t used for baby Stella ?
5. What has been the most useful item you’ve bought for her ?
6. What’s the best piece of travel advice you’ve received?
7. What’s the worst piece of travel advice you’ve received?
8. What’s the longest you’ve been away from home?
9. How many countries have you visited?
10. What’s your favourite travel childhood memory?
11. How do you documenting your trip? Do you print photos or more save and look at them later ?
12. What’s your top travel tip?
13. What did you love or hate most about school?
14. What’s your biggest first world problem?
15. How much stuff have you lost while traveling ?
16. What do you miss on TV?
17. Who in your friends and family has their birthday next?
18. What are you doing for your next birthday?
19. What did you dream about last night?
20. Strict schedule or go with the flow?
21. Beer or wine?
22. What destination have you found to be overrated?
23. What was the last book you read?
24. What was the last film you saw?
25. What’s your favourite pizza topping?
26. Window or aisle seat?
27. What’s been your weirdest moment in your relationship ?
28. Do you prefer hot, cold or temperate places?
29. How many photos are currently in your camera roll?
30. What was the best place you stayed in?
31. Are you usually early, late or bang on time?
32. Bungee-jumping – yes or no?
33. How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
34. What do you do when you’re not working?
35. What is your favorite song ?
36. What makes you laugh the most?
37. What is your favorite holiday?
38. When people come to you for help, what do they usually want help with?
39. Who’s your go-to band or artist when you can’t decide on something to listen to?
40. What’s something you like to do the old-fashioned way?
41. What is something you have only recently formed an opinion about?
42. What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of?
43. What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives?
44. What is something that people are obsessed with but you just don’t get the point of?
45. What is the luckiest thing that has happened to you?
46. What is your biggest pet peeve with modern technology?
47. What object have you been searching for with no luck?
48. What quirky things do people do where you are from?
49. What lesson did you learn a little too late?
50. What are you too hard on yourself for?
51. What makes you angrier than it should?
52. What do most people overestimate or underestimate about you?
53. What habits do you have that annoy other people?
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1- Rocky Mountains
2- Oregon
3- a camera
4- her sun hat
5- her rocking chair
6- to not overpack
7- to always have a plan… so many things can go wrong while traveling it’s better to have an open plan
8- two weeks
9- 5
10- going to Florida with my parents and brother
11- I print all my photos and save them on devices!
12- to look at restaurants nearby beforehand
13- I loved how many of us were close but hated how many groups there were
14- not being able to find the tv remote at night
15- I don’t think I’ve ever lost anything
16- TRL
17- my uncle Matt!
18- I have no clue yet
19- my grandma wearing stripper heels lmao
20- a mix of both
21- beer
22- Las Vegas
23- a book Michaels mom lended me, can’t remember the name
24- in theaters ? 1917 … last February !
25- just cheese
26- aisle
27- I don’t think we’ve had many weird moments
28- temperate
29- 12,494
30- condos in Florida 😂
31- if I’m not early I’m late!
32- yes!
33- honest, caring, adventurous
34- hang out with the people I love
35- I have way more than one
36- other people’s laughs
37- thanksgiving
38- relationship advice
39- Kaleo or Mumford and sons
40- praying
41- golf
42- hmmm I’m not sure
43- have a child or go to Colorado
44- Starbucks
45- probably meeting multiple famous people without planning it
46- people staring at their phone while you talk to them
47- these sandals my aunt has that I want but no one has my size
48- call soda, pop
49- that people don’t change
50- my anxiety
51- being sweaty on a hot day lol
52- underestimate my knowledge and ability to put things together 😜
53- I don’t think I have any, I’ll have to ask some people
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This was such a beautiful blog, you already sound like the best mom Stella is very lucky to have you !
I can’t wait to hear more !
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Thank you so much! I’ve had lots of practice with cousins and my sister!
I’ll be writing again in a few weeks!
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I’m so happy to hear, I hope you never lose the passion and talent you have for writing
I know life can be busy as a new mom so I’m happy you’re still finding time for yourself and your happiness
Will the next blog be about being a mom or will you have all different topics going forward
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I don’t think I’ll ever lose it! Thank you so much! I’m definitely gonna always have time for myself. I can’t lose myself!
It will be all different topics going forward! It’ll be mom ones here and there’
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sorry if my questions were annoying ! I’m sorry there was so many I saw one of my bloggers I follow on Instagram answer them thought it might be fun
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That’s ok!! Not annoying! I’m working on them! Just had some stuff come up!!
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💛💛💛💛
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I see your email has changed from your last comment! Wonder who you really are!!!
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I just wanted to say thank you for blogging and having positive upbeat things to read, I recently lost my aunt and seeing happy things and good news makes me happy. She’s beautiful
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I’m glad that my blog can be that positive spot for you!! Thank you so so much. I’m sorry about your loss and hope it gets easier for you
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How has house hunting been going ? Did I read that you guys found the one !? So exciting !!!
I was praying for you guys especially with the market being inane, did you guys have to go into a bidding war ?
buying your first home is something so special and so happy Stella will have such a loving home to grow up in!
Any ideas on moving date ? How you’ll decorate ?
Do you have a favorite part about the house ?
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We did find the one! We close soon! No bidding war, the picked us and that was it!
We’re going to be doing some work then moving in so I think by the end of July hopefully!!
I haven’t decided on decorations yet but I am obsessed with our yard, sunroom and bedrooms !
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How did you find so much confidence in yourself and your body ? I am struggling lately I’ve been working my butt off in the gym and trying to eat healthy and do all the right things but really unhappy with who I see in the mirror
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It took A LONG LONG time. You just learn to accept that there’s certain things you can’t change. Like for me, I will always have big thighs and wide hips, and small boobs. Once you just learn to accept that some there’s are who you are it’s easier. I’m sorry you’re struggling!
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do you have time for some questions today ?
hope you and Michael and Stella had a lovely weekend ! I hope you get outside this week it’s beautiful !!!!
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Yes !
And we had a great weekend! We have lots of plans this week!! Hope you can enjoy it too!!
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1. What is your 3 favorite places to hike/adventure ?
2. What has been the worst place you’ve found to hike that you’ll never do again ?
3. Does Stella like the outdoors ?
4. What fun plans do you guys have this week ?
5. Has Stella gone swimming yet ? Does she have a cute bathing suit ?
6. When do you go back to work ? Do you enjoy working or enjoy staying home more
7. Do you take birth control or are you trying for baby number two ?
8. What will the theme of stellas room be ?
9. What are three things you take on hikes with you to be better prepared
10. Where did your love for adventure and travel come from?
11. Do you believe in horoscopes ? What is yours today
12. How often do you see your friends now ? Are they welcoming of Stella ?
13. How do you make mom friends ? Are you part of a moms group on Facebook
14. What will you be doing for fathers day ?
15. Any summer trips planned ?
16. Are you nervous to travel with Stella at all ?
17. Are you vaccinated ? Will you if you’re not
18. What’s your favorite place to shop for Stella ?
19. If you guys didn’t have Stella what do you think you’d be doing now ? Still buying a house, still living life together ? What would be different ?
20. Have you guys ever had a bad fight ?
21. What is your goal for the next year ?
22. what is your idea goal weight ? How far off are you ?
23. Where is your favorite place to get bathing suits from ?
24. Do you believe that social media is toxic in some ways ?
25. What will you be changing about your new home ?
26. How is your life going?
27. How you spend your free day?
28. Are you a lazy person or active person?
29. What do you hope you grow out of?
30. What movie made you cry the most?
31. What was the worst date that you’ve ever been on?
32. How was your childhood?
33. Do you have good relations with your parents?
34. What kind of food do you like?
35. What is your temper like?
36. Have you ever had one night stand with any one?
37. Do you like going to parties?
38. Do you plan girls night out with your friends?
39. Which is your favorite song now a days?
40. Which color do you like and wears the most?
41. Have you ever bullied at school or any place?
42. What perfume do you like the most?
43. Do you like doing workout? What is your current workout routine
44. Do you like bearded guy or clean shave?
45. What is your biggest strength?
46. Do you celebrate you birthday with your friends or family? What do you have planned this year ?
47. What are your plans about marriage?
48. Have you ever went on blind date?
49. Do you have allergy to any thing?
50. When you are angry what is the best way to change your mood?
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1- locally? Anywhere by the finger lakes, letchworth never gets old, and reinstein woods
2- the eternal flame
3- she absolutely loves being outside. My stepdad takes her out every night and she stares at the sky
4- hanging out with friends, my sisters soccer game, I have a bridal shower for his friend then we’re hanging out with his friends, and diaperparty/baby shower for our friends on sunday!
5- she has not yet! But that’ll be happening this weekend and she has so many bathing suits lol
6- I plan on going back in September , it’s whenever I want! I enjoying staying home more but I need to work or I’d go crazy lol
7- let’s just say Stella will have a sibling by the time she’s 2! (Yes, we both agreed on this!)
8- it’s outdoorsy but girly!
9- snacks, water, something to wipe my hands/butt with
10- I’ve always been this way! I think it’s something to do with the fact that I’m a Sagittarius
11- I do but I don’t read them often.
12- I see them more than when I was pregnant! Lol they are amazing with her and always want me to bring her along
13- I am not! I just know a lot of people who happen to have kids or were pregnant at the same time!
14- brunch with my family then I’m not sure what the rest of the day has in store yet
15- yes!
16- not nervous at all. She’s a great baby and I’m used to traveling
17- no and I don’t think so
18- Carter’s or SHEIN
19- I don’t think we’d be living together yet! We planned to live together this fall
20- never fought badly once! He’s never made me cry!
21- be able to do a pull up again
22- well I am taller and bigger so I aim to be around 165-170 but I don’t look at the scale much because muscle can add weight. I’m only about 15 away!
23- I get bathing suits from target and SHEIN
24- it’s super toxic in many ways
25- we are redoing the kitchen and bathroom. Adding a big closet to our room and an upstairs bathroom and updating the outside/landscaping
26- life is eeerily perfect
27- now that I have Stella I usually spend it taking a walk or watching Netflix
28- I’m 75% active , 25% lazy lol
29- I hope I grow out of my anxiety lol
30- PS I love you. Every damn time
31- probably one with my ex 😂
32- I had an amazing childhood, I hope to give Stella the same (minus the parents getting divorced lol)
33- I am extremely close with my mom. My real dad and I are rebuilding our relationship. My stepdad and I are close
34- I love all food
35- I am well tempered unless someone hurts my family/friends or lies to me
36- yep!
37- I do once in a while
38- yes!
39- follow you by imagine dragons
40- I love purple but wear black the most
41- never. I was bullied and still am by fake accounts so I’d never be that person
42- daisy by Marc jacobs
43- I love working out . I’m currently doing an 8 week program by Katy Hearn
44- bearded.. duh
45- my ability to not judge anyone and always be brutally honest
46- I try to celebrate with all of them combined since my family loves my friends and vice versa. I don’t have any plans yet
47- I plan to marry Michael in the near future!
48- never
49- nope!
50- hug me or make me laugh
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I’m so excited to hear you say you’ll be married soon ! You are a beautiful couple ! Do you have any idea when he will propose or do you have a dream proposal like plan he will do for you
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Thank you!! And nope ! I know he will make it perfect. We talked about weddings and stuff the other night so it won’t be far off!
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I can’t believe people still find the need / time to make accounts to harass you. Has it gotten any better or worse since becoming a mom? This is my number one issue with social media is that people are very keyboard happy but would never say anything to you if they ran into you in public
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It hasn’t happened in a while since I found out where they were coming from🤓 people underestimate my abilities so I know who it always is! Thankfully it’s been a while but I’m sure these people will get bored and come back. But exactly! It’s so sad that they hide behind a keyboard. I’m the same on the internet and in person.
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Lex she is beautiful just like her mama !! I see so much of you in her in that photo. Do you think your baby photos look like her ? or more Michael ?
can’t wait to hear the next letter your words are always so inspiring and happy when do you think you’ll write again?
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Thank you so much! She looked more like Michael at first but she’s starting to look more like me but she deff has his lips!
I’ll be writing probably in a few weeks!
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hope you had a week as beautiful as Stella !!
any fun weekend plans ?
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I sure did! I hope you did too!!
Us 3 are going on a little adventure tomorrow night to introduce Stella to one of my favorite spots! Saturday I have a wedding shower for Michaels friend, Sunday we have a baby shower/ diaper party for our friends and then we’re having friends over!
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How exciting you guys are the most perfect family
I hope I find that happiness and love one day !!
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Thank you so much!
You will! It took me many failures to finally find the perfect man I wanted to do life with!
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I don’t know if you have plans on this beautiful Friday night but we took my son to canal side last weekend and it was so fun, there was beer for the parents and lots of music and entertainment for the kiddos ! I know she’s still small but just an idea !
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We do have plans but we will definitely keep that in mind! Thank you!!
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How will you deal with handling body image and confidence when it comes to Stella ? I know she’s still so young but my daughter is 14 and she’s struggling already and I just don’t know the right things to say to her. Have you ever been bullied for your size or the way you looked ?
You’re beautiful btw so I’m sure anyone who bullied was just jealous !
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I’ve been bullied plenty of times for being too tall or having thick thighs. In high school guys didn’t appreciate womanly figures as much so it was tough! Even in my adult years it can be tough but I’ve realized every body is different and you only get one so you shouldn’t waste it being miserable. I honestly love my body and I’m sure your daughter will one day too!
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when can we expect another letter ?
your pieces are always my favorite you have such a way with words !
Did you ever think about making vlogs to go along with the blog? Now that you have Stella to just document your life
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Probably not for a bit since we start house renovations soon! It’s going to be a bit hectic for a little!
I’m glad you enjoy reading!
I’ve thought about it but I don’t think I’ll do that until she’s a little older with more of a schedule
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How exciting ! What renovations will you be doing? Are you both doing them or hiring someone ?
Will you be open to doing a blog about moving and renovations once they are done ? So excited for you guys !!
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We are redoing the kitchen and bathroom and adding a bathroom upstairs and a larger master closet! We are helping my uncles and stepdad do it! Luckily we have them!
I will be!!
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I hope you had a nice week ! any fun plans this weekend for you and the family ?
Where is your favorite place to shop, I am tall like you and really struggle to find places and cute outfits 😭
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Thank you! We actually don’t have plans other than for Father’s Day ! We’re excited to relax though.
We did book a fun hot air balloon trip we’re excited for!
I just went on a spree at the outlet mall and found a lot of stuff at American eagle! I really haven’t shopped much but American eagle and express have always been amazing. SHEIN is my other go-to now also
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Do you have time for questions today ?
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Sure do!
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1. How is Stella doing ?
2. How are you doing and healing ? What about mental health ?
3. Are you getting excited to head back to work soon?
4. Any fun summer plans ?
5. Have you purchased everything for the house or slowly getting it all together?
6. How do you split your time between Michael’s parents and your house ?
7. What is your love language ?
8. Have you gotten back into working out since having Stella? How has it been if you have
9. Do you hold grudges or just let things go
10. Have you ever had a loved one struggle with addiction?
11. Have you ever been in an emotionally or physically abusive relationship?
12. Do you think a relationship can come back from cheating?
13. What’s one thing you are happy happened this week ?
14. When will you have another baby ?
15. Where do you think you’ll get married ?
16. Do you think he will propose this summer ?
17. What has been the best wedding you’ve attended ?
18. What is your idea of a perfect Sunday afternoon?
19. What is your favorite holiday? Why?
20. What is the best present you’ve ever received this year ?
21. What did you and your friends do for fun in middle school?
22. What is your happiest childhood memory?
23. Who does more of the cooking you or Michael ?
24. Who plans date nights more ?
25. When you’re having a bad day, what makes you feel better?
26. At an amusement park, what ride do you just have to go on?
27. What toy did you always want as a kid, but no one ever bought for you?
28. What are your favorite candle scents?
29. What about favorite perfumes
30. What candy do you hate? What about your favorite ?
31. What is your favorite thing to do on a rainy day?
32. What did Stella get Michael for Father’s Day ?
33. When was the time you laughed the hardest
34. What is the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you?
35. What were you like in high school?
36. Would you rather be hot or cold?
37. If you could be born in a different decade, what decade would you choose?
38. What is your favorite part about being an adult?
39. Do you think it’s possible for men and women to just be friends?
40. How do you like to be treated when you’re sick? Do you like to be waited on hand and foot or left alone?
41. What is your biggest pet peeve?
42. What cause have you volunteered for that you feel passionately about?
43. What relationship cliché do you think is true?
44. If you had to go back to school, what would you study?
45. Do you have any fun date nights planned ?
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1. She is amazing! Currently napping while Michael and I enjoy lunch on his break
2. I’m completely healed! Doing well! A little anxiety but nothing I can’t handle!
3. I’m not heading back to work for a bit but I am excited!
4. Lots of fun summer plans!
5. We’re slowly getting it! We’ve thankfully gotten tons of free stuff and gifts from family and friends
6. We sleep here at my house every night and go to dinner at his parents once a week then spend Sundays with them!
7. Words and hugs
8. Yes ! I’ve been! It’s been great I missed it so much
9. I let almost everything go unless it’s big
10. Yes! My real father
11. Yep!
12. No way
13. Stellas 2 month appt went well
14. By the time Stella is 2!
15. We have many ideas
16. Possibly!
17. My cousin Matthew and my best friend Katie’s !
18. Going for a walk then spending time with family
19. Thanksgiving! The food and weather is my favorite
20. My necklace Michael had made for me for Mother’s Day
21. Walked around the Lancaster village lol
22. Spending sundays at my nonnie and poppas which we still do!
23. I do!
24. We plan them pretty equally
25. Laying in bed with Michael lol
26. The swings lol
27. A trampoline !
28. Vanilla and lavender
29. I don’t have a favorite !
30. I love all candy
31. Watch Harry Potter or read
32. A golf polo, a golf club cleaner, a marvel shirt, and a personalized beer stein
33. Yesterday
34. I can’t recall right now
35. I was the same as I am now!
36. Cold
37. 50s
38. Being able to go wherever I want
39. 100% possible
40. I like people to help me
41. When people fidget in bed
42. Cleaning up litter
43. I’m not sure I’d have to think
44. I am going back!!
45. Yes! A few !
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I hope you guys had a great Father’s Day weekend !
Do you have time for 35 random questions ?
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We did!!
Yes I do!
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1. What is your go to ice cream order & do you have a favorite place
2. Your favorite outfit to wear
3. Favorite photo of yourself
4. Favorite drink at the bar
5. Happiest moment of this month
6. What degree do you have and do you plan to get any others ?
7. Go to coffee order
8. Worst injury you ever had
9. Favorite job & worst job you’ve ever had
10. When was your first kiss
11. Did you wait a while to sleep with Michael when you started dating ?
12. Favorite color & favorite color to wear are they the same ?
13. Have you ever had surgery
14. Do you know how to juggle
15. What was your last dream about
16. Do you enjoy the zoo ?
17. How many hats do you own
18. How much do you text a day
19. Baths or showers ?
20. How many pillows do you sleep with
21. Fan on or off while you sleep
22. Longest you’ve ever gone without sleep
23. Flying or driving ?
24. Are you a good liar or bad ?
25. Have you ever been professionally photographed ? Was it for you or modeling
26. What was the last occasion you wore a fancy dress for
27. Who was the last person to come over
28. Do you prefer outdoor activities in summer or winter
29. Do you carry a purse
30. Favorite flower
31. Last time you got drunk
32. do you get hangovers ? How do you cure them
33. Last fast food you ate
34. Favorite workout to do
35. What’s The best thing or thing you’re most excited for that you have planned this week or weekend
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1. twist with extra sprinkles … green acres or frostys
2. Biker shorts with my adidas quarter zip and converse
3. I don’t have one that I can think of right now
4. Minkey Boodle by Thin Man Brewery
5. Closing on our house
6. I do and yes
7. Medium with one cream and one sugar
8. Burning my hand
9. Favorite – immediate care, worst- pain management at ecmc
10. 8th grade
11. Nope
12. Purple; black to wear
13. Never
14. I do not
15. I dream every night , last nights was wild
16. No lol I wish they weren’t a thing
17. 10
18. Not a ton . Mostly my best friends in our group chat
19. Showers
20. One
21. On
22. 25 hours
23. Driving
24. Terrible liar
25. Yes. Modeling and for myself
26. The last wedding I went to
27. My family yesterday
28. Outdoor in summer but I love being outside in winter too
29. Sometimes . Now everything is usually in Stellas diaper bag
30. Hydrangeas
31. Saturday
32. Not really but when I do it’s ibuprofen and water
33. Rachel’s… I can’t think of the last time I had McDonald’s or anything else like it
34. Too many to name! Love squats
35. Two of Michaels best friends birthday party this Friday !
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do you have any advice for forgiving you always talk about your ex’s with such grace and seem to be so over it and moved on and I cannot seem to get there
My ex hurt me so bad, the worst it’s ever been and I try so hard to let it go and be happy that he’s happy now with someone else but I can’t seem to get myself there
Any advice on forgiveness and moving forward after being so hurt emotionally and mentally ?
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I was very unhappy in my past relationship so it was extremely easy to move on. I know it is rarely the case but I got lucky. I got hurt by someone I wasn’t dating and to move on from him I just kept reminding myself that we didn’t work out for a reason. There’s way too many people out there to be upset over one frog. Start going on dates and enjoying yourself! Life is wayyyy too short to worry about shitty exes!
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can the next blog be about you and Michael ? The transition to becoming parents and some life updates? Maybe some new photos of Stella 🥰
I am so inspired by your love and your fairytale I recently started dating again and won’t be settling for anyone until I have what you describe. you are the luckiest girl in the entire world
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I kinda on planned on that being the next topic!!
I’m glad you started dating again!! I didn’t think I’d ever find my soul mate but I didn’t give up. I really feel like the luckiest girl ever but you will too!!!
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Do you have time for some girly questions tonight ?
hope you had a good week so far 💗
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Sure!
Thank you! So far it’s going well! Same to you!
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1. Favorite hair color you’ve had
2. Favorite hairstyle ?
3. Hat or headband
4. How many times a week do you wash your hair
5. Nails done or bare ?
6. Favorite color to paint your nails
7. Fake lashes or natural ?
8. Favorite mascara
9. Favorite sun glasses ?
10. Accessories or bare arms and ears ?
11. Purse or wristlet?
12. Clean organized or messy ?
13. Lingerie worth it or overhyped ?
14. favorite shoes
15. Fake tanning or natural sun
16. Favorite bathing suit you own
17. Fav workout supplements or vitamins you take
18. Jean skirt or jean shorts
19. Favorite outfit to wear to a bar
20. Full glam or all natural beauty
21. Wax or shave
22. At home date night or go out
23. Cute texts or long phone calls
24. Hallmark cards or handmade
25. Are diamonds a girls best friend ?
26. Heals or flats
27. Do you like getting flowers ?
28. Lipstick or chapstick ?
29. Favorite place to shop for clothes
30. Instagram or Facebook
31. Best cure for period cramps and moods
32. Two items you cannot live without
33. Dress up for holidays or casual and comfy
34. Gold or silver
35. Braces or naturally perfect teeth
36. Belly button pierced ?
37. Starbucks order ?
38. One thing you do that most girls don’t
39. Last thing you searched on your phone
40. Do you keep a diary ?
41. Parents ever caught you with a boyfriend ?
42. What’s your worst habit
43. Have you lost all the baby weight ?
44. Do you shop a lot for yourself ?
45. Favorite person you follow on Instagram
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1. What I have right now or my red
2. Curled
3. Hat
4. Once
5. Bare
6. Pink or nude
7. I love both
8. Don’t have one
9. Quay pronounced key!
10. Accessories
11. Purse
12. Organized , always
13. Overhyped
14. Nike running sneakers or Birkenstock’s
15. Natural sun
16. A cut out one piece from SHEIN
17. I take all Alain nu. Multivitamin and balance
18. Skirt
19. Black ripped jeans, cute shirt, heels
20. All natural
21. Shave thanks to my sensitive skin
22. depends on my mood
23. Cute texts
24. Handmade
25. No, flowers are
26. Flats
27. I LOVE getting flowers
28. Chapstick I hate lipstick
29. SHEIN , target, American eagle
30. Instagram
31. Ibuprofen and your bed
32. Mascara and my toothbrush lol
33. Dress up
34. Gold
35. I had braces !
36. Used to be!
37. I hate Starbucks lol
38. Drive standard and don’t wear face makeup / foundation
39. Kaitlyn bristowe lol
40. Yes, it’s more of a journal to track my life events
41. Never
42. Chopping my hair off randomly
43. Almost!!!!
44. No, rarely!
45. Andrew muse
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when will we get to read another blog ?!
any fun plans this weekend ? what about the 4th of July ? Stellas first big holiday !!
what do you wear for the 4th, you guys should do the matching shirts from old navy we used to do that as a family it was some of my best memories !!
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Not till after the fourth! We will be super busy until then!
We have mikes friends birthday party tomorrow night, I have a baby shower Saturday then a hike Sunday!
We have a huge party at my parents house for the fourth so I’m super excited! We actually all have our outfits already, nothing matching! We used to do the same thing in my family!
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where are you hiking ! my family is going to letchworth this weekend for an early 4th celebration
Do you take Stella along for hikes or is she still to small to take with ? I wasn’t sure a good age to be doing hikes 😂
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We’re going to letchworth on the fifth for a hot air balloon ride so not this weekend!
And we take her with and use her carrier!
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It makes me so sad to see so many comments asking if you lost baby weight, how much you’ve gained/lost do your clothes fit, how are you losing weight etc.
You just made a whole ass human your body did an incredible thing, how about we start asking how is Stella, how are you feeling, how’s being a new mom, how are you enjoying your time off with Stella. Let’s talk about relevant things not weight. Because even if you didn’t lose a single pound since having her, you went up 3 sizes in clothes you are still beautiful and still perfect and still are going to be an amazing mother no matter what you look like.
She has more important things to focus on right now than a number on the scale and until you’re a mom you just won’t understand that
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Thank you so much but those comments don’t bother me! Some people are insecure with themselves and checking on me might help them feel better or they’re just nosey!!
Thankfully I’m 10 pounds away from my weight before her so it’s not sensitive to me! I love my body and all it’s done!
Thank you for your love though!
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What are you wearing?
2: Ever been in love?
3: Ever had a terrible breakup?
4: How tall are you?
6: Any tattoos?
7: Any piercings?
9: Favorite show?
10: Favorite bands?
11: Something you miss? .
12: Favorite song?
13: How old are you?
14: Zodiac sign?
15: Quality you look for in a partner?
16: Favorite Quote?
17: Favorite actor?
18: Favorite color?
19: Loud music or soft?
20: Where do you go when you’re sad?
21: How long does it take you to shower?
22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
23: Ever been in a physical fight?
24: Turn on?
25: Turn off?
26: The reason you started a blog
27: Fears?
28: Last thing that made you cry?
29: Last time you said you loved someone?
30: Meaning behind your blog name ?
32: The book you’re currently reading?
33: Last show you watched?
34: Last person you talked to?
35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted?
36: Favorite food?
37: Place you want to visit?
38: Last store you were in ?
40: Last time you kissed someone?
41: Last time you were insulted?
42: Favorite energy drink
44: Favorite piece of jewelry?
45: Last sport you played?
46: Last song you sang?
47: Favorite liquor
48: Last time you threw up from drinking
49: Last time you hung out with anyone?
50: Friday night plans
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Lots of missing numbers/questions here! Did someone click post too soon??
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I just was catching up on comments and saw you’re doing a hot air balloon, how exciting and how fun of a memory to make with your little girl !
I keep thinking he’s going to propose during the balloon ride but that’s just my optimistic hopeless romantic side coming out ! I hope you three have the time of your life engagement or not !!
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She isn’t coming with us! Wayyy to risky for that and she wouldn’t remember it but we will definitely be doing it again with her in the future.
And I don’t think so 😂 we planned it together and I have another idea of when it might be! Either way it’s going to be amazing for us adventurous souls
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How romantic !!! Can you share !? 😍😍😍 I can’t wait to hear all about it when it does finally happen ! I’m hoping that I’ll find my prince like you did soon I’m getting sick of kissing idiots
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I’m not gonna share just incase I’m wrong! But I am so excited!
And you will! I kissed many before I found him!
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Do you have any advice on starting a new job and how to make friends ? I start my new job Monday in an office and I just have such bad anxiety about meeting new people! I’m super friendly but get so shy around new environments and people it sucks !!
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Just be yourself! I know it’s super intimidating but if you show you work hard I’m sure they will like you! I’ve made friends at all my jobs! You got this
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I just have to say I owe you an apology, I had formed an opinion of you years ago from things I would hear from old friends of yours, which now I realize were as toxic as they were portraying you to be. After following along on your blog and seeing how you respond to comments and help uplift others and really genuinely care about others is so refreshing. You seem to be a girls girl and really just want what’s best for everyone. You keep peace and stay away from drama. You correct people and defend yourself but do it with such grace and positivity I can’t explain it and I hope that made sense haha. But I just wanted to say that you can’t trust the opinions of others on how you judge someone, I did that and was sooo wrong about you. I’m so happy to see how much you’ve grown and changed and so happy for you and Michael and happy you left toxic friends in the past, because trust me I’m so glad I opened my eyes and realized the truth about these people. I hope you can accept my apology on the quick judgment I had of you. Keep shining Alexa I promise your old friends are watching and still jealous of your happiness and success
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I appreciate this so much even though I’m not sure exactly who you are ! I try to stay an honest, good person in all circumstances. I don’t hold grudges or bad feelings because life is too short for that. I am the happiest I’ve ever been and I think my positivity has brought me here. I cannot say how much this means to me! Hopefully one day we can maybe chat about it!
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will you guys still be going to Montana ?!
we just had my friends bachelorette there this past week and it was the greatest time ! I’m not sure where you’re staying or what part or what you have planned but if it was the same area I’d love to share my favorite parts !!
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Yes!!!
We have a lot planned but id still love to hear what you recommend
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Are you still blogging !? We haven’t had a new letter from you ! I know you’re probably so busy being a new mom and house stuff ! Hope all is well hope to hear from you soon!
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Yes I am!! I plan on getting a blog done this week!
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so glad to hear I love your letters, one of my favorite blogs to read happy you’ll be back !! Any specific theme for this one??
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Thank you! It’ll be a big life update and all about our home!
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