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Day 19- I had my first outing with Baby Gia. The newborn fog is slowly passing and reality is setting in. My mom and postpartum help are gone and we are officially adjusting to our new life as a family of six. ⁣⁣
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Here’s what I’ve discovered so far ⁣⁣
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✔️ Getting the kids out of the house used to take about an hour. Now it takes even longer. ⁣⁣
✔️ Our full-sized SUV is too small for two car seats, two big kids and 2 strollers. ⁣⁣
✔️ Shopping with two strollers is still a pain. ⁣⁣
✔️ When you are on your 4th kid, you can pretty much breastfeed anywhere, anytime. ⁣⁣
✔️ Nothing fazes me anymore. A crying baby? A 3 year old running around the restaurant? Kids trying to open the bathroom door as you are sitting on the toilet? No problem! ⁣⁣
✔️ The newborn stage is the easiest, even with the lack of sleep and around the clock feeding. (Sorry parents, but this is the truth.)⁣⁣
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Yet in midst of the chaos, I feel like the luckiest person in the world when I see my 4 babies together. Like, how can I love these little humans so much when they make me work so hard? It’s the weirdest thing ever. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤱🏼#mommydiaryblog

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Red roses + sleepy baby. My Valentine’s Day in a nutshell. Hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day wherever you are! You are LOVED! 🌹❤️⁣
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#happyvalentinesday #valentinesday #giarumi

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(#ad) How many of us want our daughters to dream big and have opportunities we didn't have when we were growing up? I know I do-- and watching "Diary of a Future President" with my daughter Tess on @DisneyPlus was such a treat!⁣
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This new show on @DisneyPlus is a fun family comedy that depicts the story of a 12 year old Elena who wants to become president of the United States. I love the multicultural representation of a Cuban American girl dreaming big as well as the universal themes all teenagers and their moms can relate to- friendship drama, single parenting, working mom life and more.⁣ ⁣

My daughter Tess dreams of becoming a CEO of a female run company. As a creative and budding artist, she wants to create a company in the fashion or beauty industry by using her creativity, vision, multicultural background and passion for the environment. I have no doubt she will reach her dreams one day and I'm excited to watch her grow into a strong, fierce and empathetic leader! You can stream Diary of a Future President now on @DisneyPlus. #DiaryOfAFuturePresident #DisneyPlus⁣

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Did you ever wonder what goes on behind-the-scenes of a newborn photography session? I’m a huge fan of DIY baby photos but we all need a professional’s touch when it comes to the newborns because they are so hard to pose! ⁣
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Today we had a session with @candicebermanphotography and I was glad we had a professional to shoot these. It takes so much patience and skills to pose, wrap and shoot a baby, I’m amazed at her skills at handling a newborn. Swipe for more photos from her studio and watch my stories for the BTS clips. Can’t wait to see the final photos! #newbornphotography

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Living a healthy and active lifestyle was important for me even during my pregnancy. It was hard to get to the gym regularly, but I still tried my best to stretch regularly and do light exercises that keeps my mental and physical energy flowing. (#ad)⁣
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I use Schmidt’s Here + Now deodorant made in partnership with Justin Bieber from @walmart that’s natural and made with innovative ingredients derived from plants, minerals and baking soda-free formula. It’s a formula that I trusted and came to love while I was pregnant. It’s non-greasy, non-sticky and goes on smooth and of course, certified vegan and cruelty free.⁣
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Watch my Instastory to learn more about this natural deodorant and click link in bio to shop your own from @walmart. #GoalsYouCanStickTo #Schmidts #Walmart #schmidts

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Happy Sunday! Can’t believe Baby Gia is almost 2 weeks old. I spent the past 2 weeks soaking in the newborn bliss and taking care of my body with nourishing foods and positive thoughts and today I feel back to my normal self. I’m still reminding myself to take it easy but I feel ready to tackle my new life as a mom of four. ⁣
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One of my most popular blog posts on mommy-diary.com is DIY newborn photography and I’m working on updating it with new photos and tips I’ve discovered. I found a few more props that can make the process easier. Stay tuned! #giarumi #mommydiaryblog

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