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I’m on a countdown now!! Baby has dropped and Mommy has already dilated 2 cms 😲 I’m packing my hospital bag (thanks TeTe @terrannoir) just in case he makes a surprise appearance soon. I know for sure I’mtaking both of these little booties gifted by TeTe @sophornkuoy and @accordingtoq . I’ll decide on the outfit later. What else should I make sure I pack? Honey, it’s been 10 years since Amira and she surprised me in Rafferty’s 4 weeks early with a random water break. I didn’t have a bag packed at all. Mommies, what are some things I need to make sure I have?
This past Sunday on our Mommy & Daughter date, Amira said something that inspired me to write her a letter as she transitions to a big sister. Read the #blog post here, if you’d like. #linkinbio Braids : @strandedwithkare
It’s our One Year Anniversary!!!!! 💃🏽🕺🏽 One entire year shared with someone as their wife. I can’t believe it. I wrote a post about lessons learned. #linkinbio
Often times, we forget how long we’ve all been on social media and how we have fostered some of the most beautiful real life relationships via FB or IG. I met my sister @avalorendesign through Facebook like 6 years ago. She came to an event I hosted and we were instant friends. I’ve shared so many experiences with her and so many of my other friends. Now she’s sending her nephew (yup we’re family now) beautifully packaged baby shower gifts from Virginia. During my shower, I paused for a second and realized most of my friends that were there were “new friends” I met on social media or through entrepreneurship. Social media can be annoying at times but when you genuinely engage with people on these platforms you nurture some of the most authentic and life changing relationships. Thank you to my girlfriends who came or sent gifts. I hate I didn’t get pics of all of us.
Yesterday, my family and friends showered my husband and I as we anticipate the arrival of our baby boy. Everything was so perfect!!! I didn’t get many pictures because I lost phone (wasn’t even worried about finding it) and everyone was present and in the moment 🙌🏽 I have pics and video in my stories if you’d like to see.
All that I am is because of who she is and what she taught me. I learned very early on that you don’t get a Motherhood Manual. But I know my mother did above an amazing job raising two kids at 19 despite any and every challenge before her. If there is one thing I’m so grateful for that mother taught me it is to manifest and say what you want in life. She has done it over and over not just for herself but for her children as well. My mom is all the woman I will forever aspire to be. We love you Ma!!!!!!! @aflylady
I really can’t believe I am so close to being a mother of two. In less than a month, with God’s grace, I will be holding my baby boy in my arms. Truthfully, I’m not ready. As each day grows closer, I get nervous, anxious, and worried. With less than a month away, I really need to get things organized and prepared in so many ways. I haven’t done any of the typical things like preparing the nursery, developing a solid birth plan, let alone buy my son anything. I don’t know if I just haven’t shifted my mindset to really accept that this is real or what. But, I have finally sat down and planned out how to overcome this mental block. #ontheblog, I am sharing how I am preparing for Jasiel’s arrival….. #linkinbio 📸 @amirasenoj
Hey you guys! I haven’t posted in about five days. Why does that seem like forever in social media days? I started back devoting my weekends to my sabbath ritual. I basically unplug from any thing digital from sunset Saturday to Sunrise Monday. I enjoyed this last one so much that I’m just back on today. I’m really working on becoming a Digital Minimalist. I’m nesting and resting because I finally feel REAL pregnant now. 8 months, has brought utter pain, lack of sleep, extreme heartburn. I put myself on bed rest. I’m TIRED! My baby is already the size of Amira’s birthweight and we have a month and half to go 😩 Hope y’all have a good rest of the week!
I am a #tennessee gal at heart. I was born and raised in Memphis, TN, the soul of the state.My love for the state extended with my studies at University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy. However, there was this one time I gave Mississippi a chance to steal a corner of my heart with an interview at Ole Miss. Memphis got jealous and accepted me, lol. A few weeks ago, Oxford, MS and I reunited again when I was offered a stay at @graduateoxford while on a work assignment. There is one thing for certain and two for sure Oxford, MS and Ole Miss shall never part. It is truly a college town with rich history. On the blog this afternoon, I’m sharing my Stay at The Graduate Hotel
Last year, I started a series on my blog #40before40, remember?!?! One of my goals is to Save An Emergency Fund. Last year, I did pretty good then I hit a wall and stopped saving. I’m back on track though. So, a couple of weeks ago, I made a commitment to read more financial books specifically for women and millenials (not one) to help me build my financial stamina while climbing. Currently, I’m reading @refinery29 Money Diaries. I’m sharing on the blog today, how and why I’m keeping a money diary moving forward and where I am with my savings goal. I’m talking about one of the most taboo topics with women: 💰 and sharing my journey with you and being very transparent. #linkinbio
On the blog today, I’m showing you how to make HORCHATA!!!! If you said it like I know you should we can be friends forever. I know some of you may just be abreast of horchata because of @iamcardib. We need some people to show us the light. Head over to the blog to see how to make it at home by yourself with an authentic recipe from Guadalajara.
I love when people I follow do those #introductionfriday posts, do you? It’s an opportunity to introduce yourself to new followers who may not be abreast of all that you are and do. Here’s a new one for me... Hello, I’m Andrea Fenise, a serial creative entrepreneur. I launched my creative agency, AFLD Creative, last summer. I intentionally emphasized serial creative #entrepreneur because I’ve owned a few businesses. Just call me Jane 💁🏽‍♀️ Over on my blog today, I’m sharing my new business, why I got started and who I hope to serve. Plus there’s a special gift for those who have followed me along the journey since @ilovestylejunkie, styling and sewing, and Brunch and Sew ... see what I’m talking about 😝 📸 @kpfusion