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October 4, 2017 · in Health weight loss· Life of a Wannabe· My Thoughts and Feelings

Trying To Conceive Baby #5 After Tubal Reversal

I absolutely NEVER thought I’d be writing this post.

We are officially “trying” for another baby. It’s crazy how life throws you curve balls. When I made the decision to get my tubes tied, I was 100% positive it was the right choice for me. I couldn’t imagine going through another pregnancy or sleepless nights caring for a newborn. The day after my surgery I remember bawling my eyes out. Literally crying like a baby. I couldn’t believe I had made such a permanent decision (the whole story is on my YouTube channel). Now here I am, 2 years later, post Tubal Reversal surgery, praying for baby #5!

It’s been 6 weeks since my Tubal Ligation Reversal surgery and the doctor has given us the green light to start trying to conceive baby #5. To be completely honest, this has been an emotional rollercoaster of a journey thus far. One minute I’m worried about whether or not I’ll be able to get pregnant, and the next moment I’m worrying about how hard pregnancy and new borns are. Watch my recent YouTube video for a full update on how I’m feeling.

Right now I’m just focusing on getting my body as healthy as possible. Starting with a full body cleanse and taking daily fertility vitamins from Fairhaven Health. I’ve never really thought to take any kind of fertility supplement in the past when trying to concieve, but since I’m almost 37 and only have one working tube due to the Tubal Ligation, I feel like I need all the help I can get. I recently came across these products for both men and women that I thought would be helpful in preparing my body for conception.

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My Positive Affirmations:

I believe I will get pregnant if it be God’s will for my life and my family. Being pregnant is a beautiful gift. It’s hard sometimes, but I can do hard things. I will not allow fear to deter me from fulfilling my unique purpose. I trust that God has my back and no matter what comes my way, I will be strengthened by God’s love for me.

“Your spirit wants to be challenged but your brain wants to stay safe. There is nothing wrong with living a safe life, accept that NOT pursuing your dreams is more painful than working through the fear and overwhelm that comes with going for it! “

~Jody Moore

April 29, 2017 · in addiction· balance· happiness· Inspiration· Life of a Wannabe· My Thoughts and Feelings· personal growth

Printed Books vs Ebooks: 3 Reasons Why Printed Books Are Better

“There is something wonderful about a book. We can pick it up. We can heft it. We can read it. We can set it down. We can think of what we have read. It does something for us. We can share great minds, great actions, and great undertakings in the pages of a book.”

~Gordon B. Hinckley

I remember when I first read this quote in the book Standing for Something: 10 Neglected Virtues That Will Heal Our Hearts and Homes 16 years ago. Back before technology was such a huge part of our lives. I wrote this quote down in my notebook full of my favorite quotes. For some reason this really resonated with me. Standing For Something was actually the first book I ever really LOVED. Took me 20 years to realize how much I LOVED to read. Not just any books though, I craved TRUTH and understanding about life and my purpose. Reading that book sparked a deep desire to self educate and gain as much knowledge as I could. I’m always searching for more and little by little unraveling the mysteries of life.

Now fast forward 16 years and I see how much things have changed. The abundance of information we are presented with on a daily basis. It’s all so amazing yet so overwhelming.

As I pondered this quote, I was inspired to write this post and talk about the printed books vs ebooks debate and share the 3 reasons I feel we should choose printed books over ebooks.

#1 To be an example to your kids.

Lately I’ve been trying to be more conscious of how often my kids see me on my phone or the computer. Most of the time I’m working and being productive but for all my kids know, I could be doing the very same things they choose to do on their iPads and phones. Like playing candy crush or watching Netflix. I don’t want my kids to think I spend my time on mindless entertainment. I want them to see that I desire to learn and grow by filling my mind with valuable information.

So instead of reading books and articles on my phone I choose to read an actual book or play the audio version if possible so that my kids see me learning rather than assume I’m just playing Angry Birds or watching reality tv shows on YouTube.

#2 Too many distractions.

My phone and computer just has TOO many distractions. Remember that post I did about How To Balanced The Addiction To Social Media? Well the struggle is real. Once you pick up that phone and see those red notification numbers in the corner of your favorite social apps, you can’t help but check them? Pretty soon you’re sucked in and before you know it, you never actually made it over the book app or article you set out to read in the first place.

There are just too many things pulling me every which way when I’m on my phone and computer. Gotta check email, gotta buy something on Amazon, respond to this and that, shop for this and that and it’s just a never ending train ride that’s extremely difficult to get off.

#3 The ability to mark and add notes.

I don’t know about you, but I just love marking up my books, folding down corners of pages I like, and adding my own thoughts and notes to the margins. By doing this I’m able to easily refer back to different quotes and inspired thoughts that came to me while reading. I love finding sentences and paragraphs that speak to my soul and resonate with what I’m experiencing in my life at the moment. I have a wonderful collection of books that have made me a better person. I love to revisit them when writing my blog posts because often times I find something that is so well written that I can’t imagine writing it any better. Therefore I simply add it to my posts. Like Hinckley said, there is just something about an actual book. Such a profound way to connect our minds with others around the world and of different generations of time. And I also LOVE using actaul paper to take notes and write down thoughts. I much prefer that over typing it out. Something about looking back in my old journals and seeing my own handwriting. Brings me back to the very moment I wrote it down. Reminds me of where I was and how far I’ve come in this journey called life.

Pondering on the printed books vs ebooks debate and putting together these three reasons has actually motivated me even more to write my book and get it published as opposed to sharing it all on my blog. There’s just something about holding a book in your hand and flipping those pages that a computer or phone simply cannot replace.

May 26, 2016 · in Inspiration· Life of a Wannabe· My Thoughts and Feelings

Not Everybody Is Going To Like You

Did you ever think back in high school that you’d still be dealing with feelings of being left out or not part of the “popular” crowd? I sure didn’t. I’ve dealt with these experiences off and on through out my life but never forsaw my 35 year old self dealing with the same feelings I felt back in grade school. We all have a deep desire to fit in, to have friends, to be liked, and validated.

Life brings us challenges that we must overcome otherwise they repeat themselves until the lesson is learned.

So who cares that I didn’t get invited to the party, the girls night, the baby shower, the wedding, the fancy event, ect. Does that really mean I’m not a lovable person? That I don’t have friends that appreciate and support me? No!

So why do we FEEL this way when we didn’t get the invite? Why do we allow ONE thing to bring us down and forget all the wonderful things in our lives?

We can’t ALL be included in EVERYTHING. We need to take our turn. Everybody has experienced the feeling of being left out, but most likely we have also experienced the thrill and excitement of being a part of a great group of friends or invited to the awesome party. So lets focus on all the good in our lives and allow others to have THEIR TURN in recieving good things.

So as I’m sitting here being consumed with these thoughts, I’m reminded of my role as a mother. Trying to shift my focus and remember the messages and lessons that I hope to pass on to my own daughter. First one being DON’T TAKE THINGS PERSONALLY.

My favorite quote by Joel Osteen is:

“Many people let negative words or other peoples opinions ruin their lives. They live to please other people and honestly think that they can be happy by trying to keep everyone else happy. They don’t want anybody to say a negative thing about them. That’s simply impossible. You have to accept that not everyone is going to like you, not everybody is going to accept you, and you certainly cannot keep everyone happy. Some people will find fault no matter what you do.”

It’s human nature to want love and acceptance, but we can’t win them all.

Social media can do crazy things to ones self-esteem. We are constantly comparing ourselves with others. We get a peak inside someone else’s life and we can’t help but think that their life is a little better than our own. We think, if only I had this, if only I lived there, if only they were MY friends. We somehow think that if our lives were a little more like someone else’s THEN we would be happier. What we fail to remember is that nobody’s life is perfect. Maybe they have a nice house but their marriage is failing. Maybe they have a huge social media following but feel lonely inside. Perhaps they have amazing friends but struggle with their weight. They may have been blessed with physical beauty but struggle with self doubt. There is opposition in all things.

We all have struggles. Things that we’ve dealt with in the past, things that we are dealing with now and things we will have to endure in the future. We don’t typically share the things we struggle with, not necessarily because we are trying to portray a perfect life. Let’s be honest, nobody wants to get on social media and hear people complaining all day. We like HAPPY, it’s what draws us in.

I hope that I can get a little better at loving myself and having gratitude in my heart. Instead of focusing on the negative, I want to focus on all the good in my life. There is always good to be seen, we just often times forget to recognize it because all our energy is going towards trying to fit in or getting people to notice us, love us and appreciate us. What a narcasistic way of living right? Why not take the focus off ourselves just a little and GIVE what we desire to receive. It will have the same affect as if it were happening to us.

Another one of my favorite quotes by Joel Osteen in his sermon about not wasting your pain and using it to lift others.

“God will allow you to take your mess, and turn it into your message. The reason God allowed it , is because he trusts you. Your pain could be for a different purpose. Don’t take on a victim mentality. You will come out better, and will help others in the area.”

One of the best parts about having a blog is that it’s extremely theraputic and also gives me great purpose while using my pain to help others. It’s always nice to know that we are not alone and that others experience the same kinds of emotions. Maybe not exactly, but we all struggle every now and then.

You might also like to read 12 Steps to a Better Day & The Wrong Road.

November 30, 2015 · in 52 Weeks of Balance Project· Health· Inspiration· Life of a Wannabe· List's and Schedules· Mom Stuff· My Thoughts and Feelings· Uncategorized· Weight Loss

December Challenge

Wannabe Balanced Challenge

This month I want to really focus on being balanced and enjoying every moment. Each day we will post a picture on our Instagram and or Facebook accounts that applies to the daily prompt. Just post a picture on facebook/instagram each day. Elaborate a little and share your thoughts or a positive quote to go with your picture. Use the hashtag #wannabebalanced so that we can easily find each others posts and support one another by liking and commenting. If you’re new to our challenges then I’d highly recommend you start with our Wannabe Fearless Challenge first.

Instead of stressing out and over doing it on the treats, take one step toward staying healthy physically and mentally this month. Get FREE daily inspiration from me, your fellow Wannabe Balanced Mom.

How it works:

1. Use the daily prompts to inspire you.

2. Inspire US with your pics, and or thoughts.

3. Share on Facebook, Instagram, or even Periscope using the hashtag #wannabebalanced (November Wannabe Fearless challenge had 1k people talking about it!)

4. Encourage balance in others with likes + thoughtful comments. (most supportive tribe of women here)

5. Share this post on Facebook, or share this picture on Instagram so you can help your friends and family stay a little more balanced this month. Also, Join our Facebook group Wannabe Balanced for more support and inspiration throughout the year.

· Selfie: Tell us a little about you.
· What are you reading?
· Push yourself really hard in your fitness routine. Sweat!!!
· Focus on mindfulness today. Enjoy the present, practice mindful listening and eating.
· Go on a long run.
· Write in your journal.
· Meal prep for the week.
· Call a friend or send a hand written letter.
· De-clutter a space in your house.
· Spend 10 minutes meditating. Eyes closed, doing and thinking about NOTHING. Set your timer.
· Write out some positive affirmations today.
· Make a colorful salad.
· Wake up early.
· Do something different with your husband.
· Share a childhood memory.
· Share a healthy treat.
· Do something festive and fun with the kids.
· Say a 10 minute prayer.
· Do a service project with your kids.
· Show us a DIY project.
· Wrap presents
· Have a family movie night with pop corn and hot cocoa.
· Get bundled up and play outside with your kids.
· Share a tradition.
· Show us your Christmas morning aftermath.
· Do Yoga.
· Write down your game plan for 2016
· Go to bed early
· Listen to a podcast
· Best bit of today.
· Last moment of 2015

April 19, 2011 · in Life of a Wannabe· Mom Stuff· My Thoughts and Feelings

Ten Signs of Pregnancy

In the beginning stages of pregnancy, it’s hard to fully convert to the idea that a little human being is developing inside you. All signs point towards pregnancy, but without the basketball tummy and feeling the little one move inside you, doubt may cloud whats real.

So today I thought I’d point out the ten signs of pregnancy.

#1. If 8 hours of sleep is no longer sufficient, but 16 seems to do the trick…

You might be a redneck…

Oops, I mean PREGNANT.

#2. Your new residence resides in “la la land.”

#3. You begin craving weird things like Spaghetti O’s or get sudden burst of hunger at 2 in the morning.

#4. You find yourself wearing things like this…

and have no clue why people keep looking at you funny. This really happened to me.

#5. You’ve lost all motivation. Suddenly your life of productive multitasking turns into the desire to do… NOTHING… absolutely NOTHING.

#6. You can smell a poopy diaper from a mile away, and the thought of changing it makes you insanely nauseous.

#7. You begin gaining weight everywhere possible including your toes.

#8. Your hormones fluctuate as rapidly as the stock market.

#9. You discover little black hairs in weird random places like your chin and even your elbow.

#10. You forget important things like changing the oil in your car, where you live, or even the names of your children.

So there ya have it!

This describes exactly what I’ve been going through the past two weeks. I feel like a completely different person and only hope things will get better in the second trimester.

Oh the things we go through to bring these little people into the world.

P.S. I’m sorry I have not posted week #3 of the work out program. I promise I will still put it together, just need a little more time.

March 24, 2011 · in Mom Stuff· My Thoughts and Feelings

Exciting News!!!

Well everyone, the day has finally come…

I’m PREGNANT!!!

I know the first test looks a little questionable, so that’s why I took a second one this morning. Actually I woke up at 5am this morning to take it 🙂

I’m a little compulsive that way.

I’ve already got my first doctor’s appointment scheduled, a name picked out (because it’s going to be a girl), and plans to get Oliver potty trained within the next 6 months.

I’m very very excited for this baby and feel incredibly blessed.

Couldn’t be happier!!!!!

Trying To Conceive Baby #5 After Tubal Reversal

For 10% off at FairhavenHealth.com use coupon code: BALANCED10

My Positive Affirmations:

Printed Books vs Ebooks: 3 Reasons Why Printed Books Are Better

#1 To be an example to your kids.

#2 Too many distractions.

#3 The ability to mark and add notes.

Not Everybody Is Going To Like You

December Challenge

Ten Signs of Pregnancy

Exciting News!!!

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