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Ep 24: A Deeper Look Into Special Needs Parenting with Speech Therapist Celina Wright: Part 1 I’m grateful to have a very special guest on the show today. Her name is Celina Wright, and she is my daughter’s speech therapist. She is like a part of my extended family, as she has been one of our…

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🌸NEW MAMA GIVEAWAY🌸

I actually never posted this photo because I couldn’t believe this is me but you guys, this is the magic of @mirandanorthphoto and make up & hair by @kellyzhangstudio .

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8. Mom must be available on FEB 19th Friday 8 am for hair & make-up in Pasadena and 10:30 am for photos at Miranda’s studio 2752 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA

This shoot is only for 1 mom or 1 mom + 1 baby only. No rescheduling allowed and no adjustments allowed for prior confirmed bookings.

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When we first become parents, eczema and allergies might be the last thing we’re prepared for but they are actually much more common than we think, especially during colder months.⁣
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Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a common condition that affects 10-25% of children and approximately one-third have moderate-to-severe cases.⁣
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Latest on the blog, I share various treatment options for moderate-to-severe eczema including easy preventative measures we can take from home as well as topical and systemic therapies to consider. If you or a loved one suffers from this common but chronic skin condition, I hope this blog post helps you with a useful action plan.⁣
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You can also take the survey to be entered to win 1 of 10 $100 VISA gift cards using the link in bio!⁣
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Thank you @mediqcme for continuing this valuable conversation amongst parents. #sponsored #MEDIQ

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I think our breastfeeding journey is almost coming to an end. While I’ve been saying I’m happy to stop and get my boobs back, I also feel sad that my 16 years of on and off breastfeeding journey has come to an end. 🥺⁣
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When I was a first time mama, I didn’t yet know the joy of breastfeeding that other moms talked about. It didn’t help that my special needs daughter had sensory issues and wouldn’t take the bottle or even eat solids. My breast milk alone sustained her for about 13 months until I got pregnant with another baby so that was hard mentally & physically. I still feel sad when I think about that new mom who struggled with motherhood every step of the way. ⁣
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Today my daughter is almost 1 year old and loves her bottles. She still likes to soothe at my breasts for comfort in middle of the night but I can tell my milk has dried up a lot. She also doesn’t seem as interested in feeding for a long time. ⁣
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I can’t believe the season of my body making milk has come to an end and I will cherish all the days and nights of nourishing my baby with my own body, even the sleepless ones. You can swipe to see Day 1. 🤱🏼⁣
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No matter where you are on your journey today, you can always find my breastfeeding stories and tips on the blog at mommy-diary.com. ⁣
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#breastfeeding #breastfeedingmama #fedisbest⁣ #mommydiaryblog

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Happy Korean-American Day! 🇰🇷🇺🇸⁣
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I know our nation is divided right now but I hope we can agree that diversity is a good, not a bad thing. It’s how we can learn from different cultures and celebrate each other. ✌🏿✌🏾✌🏼⁣
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I was always proud of my Korean heritage and love all things Korean including k-beauty, k-drama, k-pop and Korean food. One of the most beautiful parts of our culture is hanbok- Korean national attire that we wear on special occasions. ⁣
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As we celebrate Rumi’s milestone birthday in the next month or so (date TBD due to covid), I plan to share more about our traditions and symbolisms with hope that you can see the beauty of Korea. You can find more on my highlights and 👉🏼swipe to get a sneak peek of what Rumi is wearing tomorrow!⁣ #hanbok #koreanamericanday
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Hanbok by @hanbokbidanhyang

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This girl came into my life when her older sister wasn’t even two. Having 2 kids under 2 wasn’t easy and her childhood took place during a time when I was still learning how to be a mom. I made a lot of mistakes while raising her but she continues to show me unconditional love and grace. ⁣
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Having a special needs older sister can’t be easy but she handles it with love, empathy and fun. Despite being the second child she has to play the role of the oldest and baby sit her younger siblings more than she’d like. ⁣
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She loves animals so much that she cut out meat from her diet (sorry Tess, I’ll learn how to make more vegan dishes 😅). She cares deeply about the environment and banned plastic straws from our home and buys second hand clothing. She is quite the activist and outspoken about social justice and human rights. ⁣
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She has a keen eye for aesthetics and can turn any boring outfit or space into a vibe. She loves her friends, family and beautiful sunsets. She tells me about the places she goes to during her meditation. She is the coolest girl I’ve ever met and I’m so lucky to call her my daughter. ⁣
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Happy birthday @tessayinah! I hope your birthday was special even though we couldn’t do anything outside of the house. We love you SO much, I hope you feel it every single day of your long, happy & fulfilling life! I know you don’t feel it now but I’ll be your BFF forever. ILYSM♥️🌻 #happybirthday #김인아

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This is me getting “dressed up” during the pandemic, a Teddy bear coat & a Chanel bag over my everyday loungewear. I don’t remember how to style regular clothes anymore. 😅⁣
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When this pandemic ends I’m gonna get dressed up whenever I can and host lots of parties because I miss planning events for my family & friends. 😭⁣
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Happy Sunday and be safe out there! I now know a lot of people who are sick with covid. Always wear a mask because it truly saves lives. I wear a mask wherever I go and just took it off quickly for this photo. ⁣
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Teddy bear coat @aritzia ⁣
Loungewear @mate_the_label⁣
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#ootd #happysunday #mommydiarystyle ⁣#californiadreaming

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