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First Birthday Ep 4: Raising A Special Needs Child: My Story & Tips

Event Taylor’s Romantic Tuscan x Modern Korean First Birthday

First Birthday Ain’t Nothin’ But A G Thang First Birthday Party

Event Grayson’s Wild One First Birthday Party

Event Spanish Mission First Birthday Party Part 2: The Event

Event Spanish Mission First Birthday Party Part 1: The Planning

DIY DIY Baby Milestone Collage + Frame

Event Isabelle’s Pretty In Pink First Birthday

Event Landon’s Gender Neutral Coastal First Birthday

Event Devyn’s Seattle Inspired Floral First Birthday Party

First Birthday Birthday Party Planning With Paperless Post

Event Olivia’s Classic Floral First Birthday Party

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What does “superwoman” mean to you?⁣
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Whether you’re single or married, whether you want one kid or four kids, whether you struggled to conceive or to raise a big family, whether you breastfed or bottle fed, whether you had a C-section or natural birth, whether you have an easy relationship or a hard marriage, we are all superwomen.⁣
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My dear friend @diklagoren launched this beautiful Superwoman necklace in collaboration with @yamajewelry to symbolize all that we are and can be, available in different gold and diamond designs.⁣
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I’ve been wearing this necklace for a few weeks now and I love how the superwoman symbol lights up whenever I see my own reflection. Sometimes the woman in the mirror is composed and smiling, but usually she is tired, rushed and overwhelmed with all the superwoman duties she has to perform throughout the day.⁣
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But she now understands her superpower and can always pick herself back up. ⁣🦸🏻
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No matter what life throws at her....ALWAYS.⁣
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This necklace is available now at 10% off for Black Friday! Use discount code YOUARESUPER. Link in stories. ⁣

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Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours! I know this year wasn’t easy but we still have so much to be thankful for. ⁣
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Thank you to each and every one of you for being here, allowing me to share a piece of my life with you. Thanks to you, I’m living my dream life of creating, writing, recording and partnering with brands while raising my family. I don’t take this work for granted and know that these are blessings I must pay forward. ⁣
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You are what makes Mommy Diary possible and I can’t thank you enough for all the love, grace and support you have shown me over the years. ⁣
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I wish you the most blessed Thanksgiving with your loved ones and if you are experiencing a loss or struggling today please know you are not alone. YOU ARE LOVED and you make this world more beautiful!

May God bless you & your family today and everyday. ❤️⁣#happythanksgivng

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As we prepare for Thanksgiving tomorrow, I’m thinking about all the things I’m grateful for in my life.⁣
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One person I’m immensely grateful for is Ms Celina @speakingwrightfromtheheart, who has been Elise’s speech therapist since she was in diapers. Ms. Celina has seen us through it all- the tantrums, the cries, the tears, the struggles, the moments of desperation. ⁣
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Driving Elise to her speech therapy 2x a week used to be the most dreaded part of my day because she would scream, kick, cry and try to elope. And at the end of that drive was Ms. Celina, who would greet us with a smile, assist with transitions and figure out new ways to help my daughter find her voice.
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Today Ms. Celina is an invaluable part of our lives and I can’t imagine our special needs journey without her. ⁣
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Latest on the podcast, I got to sit down and talk to Ms. Celina about her own journey of special needs parenting and finding purpose through her first son Jacob who has cerebral palsy. ⁣
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Her story of courage, hope, faith, purpose and love leaves a huge imprint in my heart and I know it will do the same for you. Today I can’t thank God enough for placing such a special person in my life, and I want to share her grace and wisdom with you. Link in bio & swipe for more.
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#mommydiarypodcast #specialneeds #specialneedsparenting #speakingwrightfromtheheart

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The hardest part of 2020 was not being able to see my parents as much. #sponsored We recently made the tough decision to skip our annual Thanksgiving gathering to avoid traveling by air and the risks associated with it. Holidays may look different this year but the joy and cheer of the season doesn’t have to stop. ⁣
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I recently created this Photo Book for my parents from @shutterfly and the process was so easy. There are so many beautiful designs to choose from and you can create your own or let Shutterfly do the work for you with their “Make My Book Service.” ⁣
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This service is free through the end of the year (it’s usually $9.99), so be sure to take advantage of this limited opportunity. ⁣
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My parents miss their grandchildren a lot so I hope this Photo Book brightens their holiday season. I know they have my kids’ photos in their phones but there’s really nothing like seeing those beautiful photos in a Photo Book on the coffee table. Shop now and create beautiful photo gifts through @shutterfly! #LetTheGoodFly⁣

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AD: I always considered myself a healthy person but am I eating foods and doing exercises that are specifically good for my body? Thanks to the Wellvolution digital platform available at no additional cost to @blueshieldofca members I’ve been paired with @digbihealth to help me understand what foods are right for me and what to stay away from. This information is so valuable and worthwhile, my only regret is not getting it done sooner.⁣
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These are some things I learned from my personalized results. ⁣

* I’m lactose intolerant but okay with gluten.⁣
* Drink coffee in moderation (2-6 oz) because I’m sensitive to it and it can cause irregular heartbeat⁣
* Shorter strength training is most effective for me for weight loss and recovery⁣
* Eat MUFA (monounsaturated fatty acids) in moderation like olive oil, almond/peanut oil and avocado oil.⁣
* I’m highly likely to gain weight with PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acid) like grapeseed & chiaseed oil, tuna/mackerel and soybean.⁣
* Avoid fatty protein, consume more lean meats.⁣
* Carbs are okay in moderation⁣
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I'm so impressed with the level of information I can get and the personalized guidance from my coach, I would highly recommend this program to anyone who wishes to lose weight, improve digestive and skin issues, reduce inflammation and improve overall mental health.⁣
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Now that I have a clear direction for my health and well-being, I’ve been eating in a way that’s truly beneficial for my genetics! I’ve been feeling amazing with these little changes and it’s so empowering to truly KNOW your body. ⁣
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You can go to https://wellvolution.com/digbihealth to learn more about Wellvolution and how their digital programs can help you. Check out my stories for more info and my test results! #wellvolution #digbihealth⁣

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