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Ooh i wish I went sooner… This was my THIRD baby, so when I say I’m giving myself ALLLLL the grace in my last postpartum journey that’s where I’m at with it. BUT… it doesn’t mean I don’t care about my body!! Because this body did insane work over these last 4.5 years birthing and breastfeeding tiny humans… so my body/health is top priority. I’ve been feeling off and my core hasn’t been feeling much better, with all the amazing work I’ve been doing at home I was still feeling a disconnect. My waist was not getting any smaller, on days I feel like I still look at least 3 months pregnant… so mid section area for me has become a problem area and I’m not happy with it …so time to change that. Simple as that! First step for me was seeing a pelvic floor therapist, and from here now I know where the work REALLY needs to start. I still have a 2 inch abdominal separation so have to continue to heal that. She said I’ve done great work so far, but that we can still do more to get the results I’m wanting. This appointment was everything I needed and I’ll also be doing more pelvic floor therapy work and sharing more of that process. Having a mommy tummy is something that can be fixed… no matter what stage postpartum and if you’re unhappy with it you can change that! Also top key is your pelvic health so a PT is always a good idea in general after birth. What was your experience with a pelvic floor therapist?! Tag and share with a mama friend 👶🏽🫶🏾 Thank you @mommasinmotion 🤎🫶🏾 #postpartumfitness #postpartumfitnessjourney #postpartumworkout #pelvicfloorexercises #pelvicfloorhealth #newmomtips #fitmomstrongmom

That last one always sets me off.. Having 3 kids I hear it ALL when we’re out. It’s like you have more than one kid and people don’t know how you’re even outside breathing air 😂 Mamas of 2+ sound off in the comments please! What’s the most annoying thing you’ve heard? Tag and share with a mama friend 👦🏽👶🏽👧🏽 #momofthreekids #momofthree #momofmultiples #momof3kids #momtruths #momproblems

But it’s the life I always wanted though… Honestly , I didn’t think that I would be sitting in the backseat so regularly now with three kids… My 11 month old has been needing me to sit next to him to have our car rides calm so that’s what I’ve been doing to him. But definitely would be lying if I said I didn’t miss sitting upfront next to somebody’s son minding my own business 🤣🤣🤣 Who else can relate?! Tag and share with a mama 👦🏽👧🏽👶🏽 #newmomproblems #momproblems #momtruths #momtruth #momhumor #momofmultiples #newmomlife

If you know you know…. Those bany diaper trash bags come THROUGH!!!! Can’t tell you how many times I’ve dropped a diaper full of SH*% and it either fallen on my clothes or all over the floor and it’s just a mess… These diaper bags from @ubbiworld are my go to’s 👏🏽 Tag and share with a new mama 👶🏽 #newmommy #newmomlife #newmomtips #momhacks #firsttimemommy #babymusthaves #babyaccesories #babyregistrymusthaves #babyproduct #mommusthaves #babymama

🍕 Papa Murphy’s to the Rescue! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Life as busy parents can be a rollercoaster, but some nights we choose the stress-free route of ordering delicious takeout from @PapaMurphys. 🏡💫 Cooking at home is great, but there are days when we need a break. We’ve discovered that a fresh, hot pizza from Papa Murphy’s not only fills our bellies but also recharges our spirits. It’s like a magic wand that transforms the hectic evening into a fun family dinner without the hassle. By opting for takeout, we gain extra time to connect, relax, and enjoy our little ones’ company. No messy kitchen, no extra prep work – just a comforting meal ready to savor.🍕❤️ So, here’s to @PapaMurphys, our go-to solution for parental burnout. Sometimes, it’s okay to take a break and savor life one slice at a time. 📷🍕😊 #papamurphys #ad

Let’s just think next time.. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard moms be labeled as “angry” when in reality they just need a break! Sometimes it’s just a little breather that we all need. I know I’ve been there before. You feel me here? Tag and share with a a mama 🫶🏾 #momtruths #momtruth #momssupportingmoms #momoflittles #thisismotherhood #momlifebelike

That last one always sets me off.. Having 3 kids I hear it ALL when we’re out. It’s like you have more than one kid and people don’t know how you’re even outside breathing air 😂 Mamas of 2+ sound off in the comments please! What’s the most annoying thing you’ve heard? Tag and share with a mama friend 👦🏽👶🏽👧🏽 #momofthreekids #momofthree #momofmultiples #momof3kids #momtruths #momproblems

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No pump, no problem.. Never underestimate the power of hand expressing and using a manual pump. Went on our 1st kid free trip since having these 3 babies, and I PANICKED when I forgot my pumps. But no time to stress, had to move on to real life emergency solutions. Hand expressed and also used a manual pump from a local pharmacy( didn’t like it that much but did the job) Managed to get ounces out effectively and provide relief, not become engorged or have any issues. Seriously if you’re not confident hand expressing definitely practice because it comes through in emergency 🚨 situations. Comment any questions! Did you ever need to hand expression for emergency relief? Tag and share with a breastfeeding mama 🤱🏽 #breastfeedingproblems #breastfeedingmama #pumpingmom #pumpingproblems #momproblems #newmomtips

This hits every time we do it… After not being able to go on our kid free trip that we had been really waiting looking forward to, we had a pretty tough week at home. After getting the kids sleep tonight I pulled out the headphones and the hubs knew what it was…. We put on our playlist that we made and cleaned up and had a great time just vibing together. .. You don’t have to step out your house to connect with your partner. When you have kids, you can find ways to connect at home that are fun, and that work for both of you. We’re both music lovers, so this is something that we love doing! It’s not a. every day thing but once a week thing or once in a while, that always goes hard. Listen to our playlist and silent disco while you clean up to at the link in bio Tag and share with a parent friend 👶🏽 #marriedwithchildren #marriedwithkids #lifewithlittles #momanddadtime #parentingtips #blackparents

The streets have been talking… And guess what they were right ALL along!!! You may have heard it too… That when you become a mom, you will 100% lose yourself… And they were right… You will definitely lose yourself …. You will lose yourself in L O V E with your baby and this new beautiful life… Happy Valentine’s Day mama!! Who else is celebrating baby’s 1st Vday?! 👶🏽🫶🏾 #newmommy #newmomlife #babysfirstvalentinesday #babymilestones #babysfirstyear #momtruth

Just mad I didn’t do this sooner... Like most of us, the OG baby mirror was the way to monitor your baby in the car. But now that we’ve stepped into a new light of digital being better, the digital baby monitors have definitely taken over. I have been eyeing this HD digital monitor for such a long time, and I’m so happy we finally got our hands on it. It was so easy to set up, and it felt so refreshing and it felt so refreshing to update our baby monitor system for our car, and be able to watch, all of our kids and make sure they’re safe while we’re driving. The best part about the wireless setup though is that is can double as a baby monitor to use in the house as well! So if you’ve been looking for a new monitor to upgrade in this new year, definitely recommend @mytinytraveler without having to turn and break your neck USE CODE INF-ALEXIS10 to save on your order!! ⭐️ Leave any questions you have about the monitor! Tag and share with the mama 👶🏽 #newmama #momtips #babyproduct #babyaccesories #babymusthaves

Looked around today like ..look at us now… Today we had a really hard day as parents of three… Our household has been hit with sick kid after sick kid and our daughter was the last to get sick this week… It’s always really hard when one is sick and they just want and obviously need you more throughout the day… But you also have to be there for your other two kiddos… We work from home, and both of our work is project based, and we were finding ourselves kind of falling into a burnout situation today… But it was so beautiful for me to look up and see my husband just step up and step in and pick up on where I wasn’t able to meet the other 50% today… As a parent and partner… He handled dishes, where I couldn’t do them he was doing laundry, and he handled bathtime… While , I handled prepping dinner, meal prepping for the week, and doing other household chores… It just reminded me of how far we’ve come, and definitely inspired me to make this. Hope that you know that the journey in parenthood is not linear, not everybody has a beautiful experience, and most people struggle, especially in that first year of parenthood with their partner. It’s definitely not easy, but as a mom of three… I’m here to let you know that if you keep at it together and you keep growing together and you keep working as a team and you figure out your flow… TOGETHER..It will get better! Sending you so much love if you’re finding yourself in this season right now. (We have a four year old, a two year-old, and a 10 month old ) Tag and share with a parent friend 🤎🫶🏾 #momtruth #momtruths #newmomlife #newmomtips #momssupportingmoms #parentingproblems #mommyproblems

The fact that he set this up after bedtime …. Came out of the room of getting my daughter to sleep and to the sweetest little gesture.. This was literally the cutest thing ever after the end of a long, exhausting day 🫶🏾 We stay celebrating each other as much as we can every day in this house, whether it be Valentine’s Day or not… This is such a cute way to kick off this holiday because he knows I am definitely a holiday person 🫶🏾 Tag and share with a parent friend 🫶🏾👶🏽 #blackloveisreal #blackloveisbeautiful #marriedwithchildren #marriedwithkids #lifewithlittles #momanddadtime

The things they won’t tell you…. All I could hear when I was about to transition from 2 to 3 was how difficult it would be, and all of the things I had to prepare myself for that we’re going to be hard to adjust you. But since being a mom of three for almost a year now… What I’ve learned is so much more… You’ll hear things like.. Just wait until they get here and it’s absolutely chaotic… Just wait until you’re out in public struggling to manage three different types of situations… But they forget to tell you all the beautiful things that you will get to experience too… So yes, the transition from 2 to 3 can definitely be challenging, like every new transition is in life, but the joy and the beauty that comes in completely overshadows everything else. Beyond happy to be experiencing Valentine’s Day today with three of my beautiful loves, and watching them love on each other and play and learn, and grow together is truly the best gift of all. Are you about to go from 2 to 3? Or did you recently? Tag and share with a mama of littles 👶🏽👦🏽👧🏽 (My kids are 4.5, 2 and 9 months) #momofmultiples #momoflittles #momofthreekids #momof3kids #postpartumjourney #momtruth #motherhoodjourney

The streets have been talking… And guess what they were right ALL along!!! You may have heard it too… That when you become a mom, you will 100% lose yourself… And they were right… You will definitely lose yourself …. You will lose yourself in L O V E with your baby and this new beautiful life… Happy Valentine’s Day mama!! Who else is celebrating baby’s 1st Vday?! 👶🏽🫶🏾 #newmommy #newmomlife #babysfirstvalentinesday #babymilestones #babysfirstyear #momtruth

And that’s the real… We’ve all been there. It’s “ I’ll play with you in 5 min”.. “mommy just needs to finish this just wait”…. when all they want from us is our time and to play. Obviously we can’t be on demand 24/7 for them, but how much would it change for them and us if we just really poured into them for a period of time and really gave them our TIME. I work from home, and my work is project based so it’s always a lot going on and juggling at any given time. With all 3 kids at home I can feel insane burnout… But I’ve noticed how much more calm and happy we all are when I focus on giving that undivided intentional TIME.. Carving out those first 2 hours for me in my day to really -really play and give that time has made a difference for us. ( my kids normally wake up around 6:30-7am) Every time after they’re poured into without my phone glued to me… and it’s really just me and them they’re good to play independently on their own after without having to run up and seek my attention because I’ve already shown them priority at the start of our day. Now I’m not just ignoring them after this either, but it’s that COMPLETELY UNDIVIDED ATTENTION that just makes the difference to them for me. That time ❤️ Obviously you can do this however works best in your day, carving out that uninterrupted intentional time, it’s just what’s worked for us! But time in general can be at any point , in anyway … they just want us and our time together ❤️🤎 So honestly that’s the BEST gift 🎁 you really can give this Christmas 🎄 Tag and share with a mama 👦🏽👧🏽👶🏽 #momtruth #momtruths #toddlerchristmas #kidschristmas #momoflittles #momtips #motherhoodunplugged #raisinglittles #babychristmas #toddlermomlife

Pretty sure I nailed it here… Who else has had a hair appointment during nap time?! Literally with three kids we plan everything as best as we can. So planned to get my hair done for an upcoming trip that me and the hubs are taking that’s kid free… And grandma came over to spend time with our other two while my husband and I took our baby to the appointment . It was a quick appointment that was for short braids that were gonna take no more than three hours… So we thought we would just bring him along with us and have a mini date after , but it actually ended up being quicker and was just two hours!! It was exactly my nine months old full nap. 😴 So he slept the whole time and the appointment was super smooth and calm. Just goes to show you that even though things may be a little more tricky, planning stuff out with kids. You definitely can still take that time out for you and leave the mom guilt behind. Also FEELING my hair so much thanks to @strandedxamanda_ 🫶🏾 salon @hercurls.studio Tag and share with a mama 👶🏽 Hoping you get that hair appointment in for you mama! #momhair #momhairdontcare #momselfcare #mommytime #momofthreekids #womensbraids #hairappointment #hairmakeovers

The cutest shoot ever… Did this super cute DIY Valentine’s Day shoot with all 3 kiddos and it did not disappoint ❤️❤️❤️ We got the cutest photos and it was so easy to set up! Things you’ll need : Heart balloons Double sided tape Matching Valentines Day PJS @petitlem Quick to set up and doubles as a fun activity too after just playing around with the balloons! Would you try this DIY shoot for VDAY?! Tag and share with a mama friend 👶🏽 #valentinesday2024 #diyphotography #momoflittles #valentinesdayideas #motherhoodsimplified

It’s the pump parts for me…. Being married with kids definitely doesn’t mean you have to live in a roommate season. You can obviously fall into this same type of repetitive routine… Where it can start to feel like you might be living there, but it’s moments like this where the true teammate season screams louder than the roommate season! It’s little things like .. “I’ll wash the pump parts for you” or “Don’t worry I ordered dinner tonight” It’s checking in because you truly are a team, especially through parenthood, and making sure that you both are supporting and uplifting each other through the hard seasons. Shout out to all the amazing partners who scream teammate louder than roommate. Tag and share with a parent friend 👶🏽🫶🏾 #marriedwithchildren #marriedwithkids #parenthoodmoments #parentinggoals #parentsoftoddlers