SOME LIFE UPDATES
I feel like I’m always writing about life updates but life has been so busy lately. From working on the house, to progress with my postpartum healing, and even just content updates. As y’all know I don’t like to share too much about Scarlett but she’s also been learning so many new things. Life has definitely been non stop lately. Anyway, let’s chat about some life updates.
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Dress: Shein // Sandals: Birkenstock
HOUSE UPDATES
Eventually, I’d like to do an entire before and after post of our house updates. Recently we’ve been really busy tearing down the sunroom. That’s because whoever built that room really didn’t know what they were doing. It was so bad. I’ve been posting a lot of reels on instagram with our house updates but this sunroom has been such a project. Because it was built on the deck and the deck seems to be in good shape (at least from what we’ve been able to see so far), we are planning on sprucing up the deck and having an outdoor area. We are planning an addition within the next few years but for the time being a deck will be nice. I have a little splash pad thing for Scarlett that she’s only used a few times so far but with a deck that’s bigger and closed off it’ll be used more often. We have a smaller deck that is attached to our bedroom but it’s much too small for activities and the dogs all in one spot.
Dress: Shein // Sandals: Birkenstock
PROGRESS
As some of you may know, I started a program called Every Mother to heal my postpartum body. In addition I’ve been walking everyday with Scarlett. I haven’t changed my diet much because I can’t really be in a calorie deficit with breastfeeding. Although, I could probably use some healthier foods and less snacks. However, I have been taking progress pictures for myself just to see if there are any changes. I can’t see the changes but my husband said there is a visible difference. Because some of my clothes still don’t fit, that’s what is messing me up a bit. What I will say is I feel stronger. I’m also not as fragile. Before I could barely walk without it hurting every inch of my body and now I do 4 mile walks like it’s nothing. Well maybe not like it’s nothing because I do sweat a lot haha. However, my mental health has come to a standstill, or maybe even a setback. I’m not sure if it’s hormones, but over these past two weeks I’ve been struggling with that. If I was able to make progress previously, I can do it again. It’s just really hard and I’m sure anyone who has gone through PPA/ PPD knows this feeling.
Related: Opening up about my PPA.
Dress: Shein // Sandals: Birkenstock
STRANGER THINGS
Well, I finished Stranger Things Season 4 last weekend. Afterwards, I decided to write an entire blog post about it. It was enjoyable to write about something so different from what I usually write about here. If you haven’t watched it yet I don’t recommend reading my post because it’s filled with spoilers and theories for season 5. Im so excited for season 5 and while I’m sad to see Stranger Things come to an end, I know the Duffer Brothers will do the series justice. They will make this last season the best one yet. At least I hope, but judging by the entire series so far they just get better and better.
Related: Stranger Things Season 4
Dress: Shein // Sandals: Birkenstock
ANTI MLM
When I say MLM I’m talking about multi level marketing companies. It felt so good to write my first anti MLM Monday post in a long time this week. I know I won’t be able to keep up with it every week but I’m going to try to at least here and there. I’m not sure if anyone actually reads those posts but in case anyone just so happens to come across any of my anti MLM posts, they’re there for educational purposes. I’m also planning on uploading an anti MLM video on my YouTube channel. My last video actually wasn’t anti MLM but more so anti scam. It was about a weight loss program called All in by Teddi. Shifting my content to be more about scams and unethical businesses besides just anti MLM has really helped with my creativity. Currently I’m working on research for another unethical business/industry and I hope my viewers enjoy it.
Related: Anti MLM Mondays-Why and How MLMs target moms.
Dress: Shein // Sandals: Birkenstock
Monica, what a fabulously fun dress! You are looking so beautiful and happy, my friend. Keep sharing your journey, your struggles and your successes, because they are inspiring others! Sending you all much love and now going to read your new MLM post!
Shelbee