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My name is Nina and I am a midwest-full time working… plus blogging-honest and kind of hilarious mom, wife and lover of all things cozy, motherhood, home improvement, decor and simple living.
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This is for you. The woman who feels uneasy in her body. ✨ My body was something I didn’t really dwell on until my early 20s. For this I am grateful -I can’t imagine living my teenage years in a constant state of body insecurity. But now, as a grown woman, a mom and a wife of a fit/lean hubby in a society that is very social- I am reminded daily that I am not a size 0-6. I look at my stomach, my arms, my thighs as I’m sucking in with the tightest leggings possible in the mirror and often wish I knew what it felt like to fit into a size 2 jeans. ✨ When @nellyfriedel asked to do this try in together I thought - what? Me? I never saw myself as someone who people would look at and say wow that looks great on her - I want it! Nelly doesn’t know this but she kind of instilled this sense of confidence in me. She made me feel beautiful in my skin. She invited me to believe that my body is great and that I should show it off in some super cute outfits. I texted Nelly and told her I was nervous and asked for advice. She said “have fun and be confident.” ✨ I filmed my entire try on and just kept thinking - BE YOU. Did I suck in a little in the pictures? Well ya. Did I choose the high waisted pants? Yup! Did I stand a certain way that flattered me. YES. And that’s ok. I’m not hiding anything. I’m just simply doing what makes me feel good. Take this as a reminder that YOU are beautiful and take a tip from Nelly’s book- HAVE FUN and be confident. ✨ Did you like seeing a try on in my stories? Should I do them more often? Do you follow any curvy women who share casual fashion? Drop their handles below!! ✨ http://liketk.it/2AtLN #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKunder100 #LTKunder50 #LTKcurves #ae #americaneagle #aeriereal #aerie #curvywomen #curvymom #mommyblogger #momblog #postpartum #size10 #springfashion #casualstyle #bosanka #balkanka #tryonhaul
We had Dom’s 9 month check up and I had some concerns...my FB post of his milestones was all happy of course because even I don’t need family judging - cause we know they do. ✨ But here, I want to share with you that no matter how perfect it may look on the internet it doesn’t mean it is. We all have our worries. Dom has some issues post circumcision and NO this is not your invitation to judge me or talk to me about our decision to circumcise...he’s fine and it all fine but did I lose sleep over it? Do I feel guilty? Do I feel like a terrible mom for possibly causing issues for my child? YES. So much sleep, so many tears. But today the Ped. said HES FINE and it’s all fine. Dom also dropped a feeding - this has been super hard on my body, my hormones are out of whack- I feel sad, tired, nauseas, I have cramps, I am yearning for that nursing session because I want him to need me. ✨ And one of the hardest things for me is...our dog Scarlet doesn’t want anything to do with Dom. She gave him a warning growl the other day. That scared the shit out of me and now my anxiety with her around is so high, it doesn’t help. God forbid I tell someone who doesn’t understand what it’s like to love your dog, they would instantly tell me to get rid of her. This is not an invitation to talk to me about how terrible my dog is. Our Ped. said this is common and we have reached out to her vet and a trainer - prayers for this phase to pass are welcome. ✨ Now what I do invite you to do. Tell me that it’s ok. Tell me you’ve been here. Tell me your struggles. Tell me it’s going to be ok. Share your triumphs, share your wins, share your fears. We ALL have them. Momming is damn hard.
Women are bad ass. I am especially feeling like a badass that I am a woman who gets to raise a little man. I get to teach him about equality and I get to show him that women are strong, beautiful, capable and more...starting with me. 🌼 I shared a little bit in my stories about which women inspire me but I wanted to also put it here. YOU inspire me. I imagine YOU being a hard working woman who is striving to be strong, beautiful, a leader, an influencer, someone that WILL be the reason another woman feels empowered and beautiful. And if you’re not they woman, I challenge you to BE her. #IWD2019 #balanceforbetter 🌼 http://liketk.it/2An8F #liketkit @liketoknow.it
One hey! We’re alive, if you even noticed that we’ve been gone 🤣 Our house was hit hard with norovirus - we even had designated bathrooms and buckets 🤢 I made a desperate call for help to both my mom and MIL - which they both took off work to alternate in helping us. How do parents do it without family or friends around to help? I have no idea. Luckily Dom has not been hit with the bug but he does have a cold, is teething and is entering leap 7 - so basically same thing haha. Have you ever had to make a desperate call for help for child care before? What was it for? http://liketk.it/2Al9G #liketkit @liketoknow.it
Nothing pulls on a mamas heart strings like a sad baby. Dom is getting his third tooth and he’s having a heck of a time. He just looks at me and makes the saddest pout and cries out. Man does this suck, I want to take all the pain away. 💭 Any natural teething tips for us? We use YL copaiba for his gums and it works great for a short time and have used ibuprofen twice but I hate to rely on medications! http://liketk.it/2Affs #liketkit @liketoknow.it
I finally got my ancestry DNA results…I am 8% SOUTH ASIAN - WHATTTT? I had no clue #ad. Obviously I knew the rest was European. But I mostly wanted to know more about my health…My family health history is very vague because they’re all from a war torn country and there are no good medical records and even knowledge. The cool thing about @Helix is that they offer different packages you can purchase after you get your DNA results. I decided to dive into the Mayo Clinic GeneGuide, which basically tells me what disease I am at risk for…I was kind of nervous because but at the same time I wanted to know how I can be healthier now so that I am not sick later. ◾️ The results told me I was a slightly higher risk for CAD and Macular degeneration …which I am not surprised about. Both of my grandparents died of either heart issues or stroke and my grandma has really bad macular degeneration. But the best part is, after they give me my results and explain in detail what it all means it tells me what I can do now to decrease my risk. It really puts it into perspective for me…Not only does this make me wants to be more heart healthy but you know I will be talking to my mom about her heart health as well. #followyourDNA #proactiveparenting ◾️ http://liketk.it/2AbwG #liketkit @liketoknow.it
I. Am. Losing. My. Mind. 💭 Dom is lifting himself up in his crib and refusing to nap. I know this is a phase and I know the things I can do to help it- but it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t drive me nuts. He’s just so fussy without a nap. He’s lucky he’s cute. 💭 No one tells you before you’re a mom that your entire life will be consumed by trying to get your child to sleep. I love sleep, why can’t my baby love sleep 😩 💭 How long did your ‘standing in the crib refusing to nap’ phase last? Send me all the coffee, prayers and gentle vibes ☠️ http://liketk.it/2A7uC #liketkit @liketoknow.it
Hey lovely mamas! A group of us moms are hosting a follow train and would love for you to join. This is perfect way to share our journeys and support one another! There is nothing better than building each other up! Check out these lovely mamas and their feeds and meet so many new mama friends!. To play: -follow all accounts below -find this photo on each account and comment with 🌻 That’s all!. We will follow accounts that inspire us and feature our faves in stories! Train ends in 24 hours, please don’t follow to unfollow. We all just want to make some real connections! @cassolive @blindseyj @hayleyhallmark @lindseyworld @taliapearson_ @balkanina @withlovesierra @itskayladixon @sunshine.and.limes @thismotherhen Photo: @blindseyj

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