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The Not So Newlywed Game

June 29, 2016.Reading time less than 1 minute.

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10mo in <swipe> 10mo out. We shoulda know this big ole baby was in there, I was huge! #tbt

Turn up my little #wcw

Since I started answering questions, there has been a lot of curiosity around my faith/religion. If you’ve been following me for a while, ya know I’ve never hidden that I’m not a Christian, but I always thought it best to not talk about my spirituality bc I was building a brand + not everyone practices tolerance. - Not only did I not wish to lose as an influencer, I didn’t wish to engage in debates on religion. But, even without talking about it, I know it has cost me followers + opportunities. And, I think that totally sucks, but I understand it is the nature of the beast. I am no longer actively building a brand, as I have found that my mouth😬 + beliefs, in general, don’t allow me to truly assimilate into this influencer culture. That’s ok. - I am being transparent in the questions I answer + I wanted to put it here too, as there is no need for mystery. I don’t identify with any established religion. I am spiritual. I believe in and identify with nature + energy. I honor intuition. I trust there is an energy out there that is bigger than us + connects us. That energy is the universe + God, which I believe are one. I believe that a power has been bestowed upon me, by the universe, and I am to use it for good. I am to be a good person, but take no shit (so don’t get it twisted😜), and I am to leave this space better than when I got here. - If you are lost, in regards to religion, you should start by identifying what you do believe in + if an established religion aligns with those beliefs + you want to participate, great! If not, know that you are free to live by your own manifesto✨ - Also, this is not an invitation for debate, but an opportunity for you to see me. Thanks for understanding💚

No worries IG aunties! Sellie has amblyopia due to intermittent exotropia, meaning she has misaligned eyes that causes an eye to sometimes stray outward. A lazy eye. - Babes are born with poor eyesight + lots of babes have crossed or wandering eyes when they are young. They often work themselves out as eyesight improves, but not all eyes improve on their own + if an eye is still wandering after 6mo, you should talk to your pediatrician about it, who should refer you to an ophthalmologist for further review. - A lazy eye causes blurry vision, and the brain begins to rely on the strong eye + stops communicating with the weak eye, resulting in vision loss, that can be permanent. So, it’s really important that you begin treatment as soon as possible. Treatment options are glasses, patch therapy, or surgery. As you can see, we are patchin it up! - The plan is to patch her good eye for 2hrs a day, for 3-4mo, to strengthen her weak eye. The doctor is hopeful that should be enough to correct her blurry vision + engage her weak eye. She fussed at first + she does want to nurse (for comfort) as soon as I put it on, but we patch during times of high stimulation (playtime + outings) + she has done really well! - I’m sharing for 2 reasons, I know lots of you are new mamas. I want you to know about this, be on the lookout for it + feel comfortable asking your ped about it. Also, I share Sellie lots, so I’m sure she’ll be in a patch here + there, and hopefully, this will answer all your questions. I’m going to share links with info about amblyopia + exotropia in my stories for anyone who wants to learn more. Her cute eye patches are from @amazon + I will link them too.

I pick up scarves wherever I travel. They’re timeless, so versatile + always remind me where I’ve been // Cefalú, Sicily. - What are some things you collect on your travels?

There are some things that are almost too much for my heart💚. I’m so grateful to have friends that I get to do motherhood with + that Sellie has a group of girls to grow up with. #tribe

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10mo in <swipe> 10mo out. We shoulda know this big ole baby was in there, I was huge! #tbt

Turn up my little #wcw

Since I started answering questions, there has been a lot of curiosity around my faith/religion. If you’ve been following me for a while, ya know I’ve never hidden that I’m not a Christian, but I always thought it best to not talk about my spirituality bc I was building a brand + not everyone practices tolerance. - Not only did I not wish to lose as an influencer, I didn’t wish to engage in debates on religion. But, even without talking about it, I know it has cost me followers + opportunities. And, I think that totally sucks, but I understand it is the nature of the beast. I am no longer actively building a brand, as I have found that my mouth😬 + beliefs, in general, don’t allow me to truly assimilate into this influencer culture. That’s ok. - I am being transparent in the questions I answer + I wanted to put it here too, as there is no need for mystery. I don’t identify with any established religion. I am spiritual. I believe in and identify with nature + energy. I honor intuition. I trust there is an energy out there that is bigger than us + connects us. That energy is the universe + God, which I believe are one. I believe that a power has been bestowed upon me, by the universe, and I am to use it for good. I am to be a good person, but take no shit (so don’t get it twisted😜), and I am to leave this space better than when I got here. - If you are lost, in regards to religion, you should start by identifying what you do believe in + if an established religion aligns with those beliefs + you want to participate, great! If not, know that you are free to live by your own manifesto✨ - Also, this is not an invitation for debate, but an opportunity for you to see me. Thanks for understanding💚

No worries IG aunties! Sellie has amblyopia due to intermittent exotropia, meaning she has misaligned eyes that causes an eye to sometimes stray outward. A lazy eye. - Babes are born with poor eyesight + lots of babes have crossed or wandering eyes when they are young. They often work themselves out as eyesight improves, but not all eyes improve on their own + if an eye is still wandering after 6mo, you should talk to your pediatrician about it, who should refer you to an ophthalmologist for further review. - A lazy eye causes blurry vision, and the brain begins to rely on the strong eye + stops communicating with the weak eye, resulting in vision loss, that can be permanent. So, it’s really important that you begin treatment as soon as possible. Treatment options are glasses, patch therapy, or surgery. As you can see, we are patchin it up! - The plan is to patch her good eye for 2hrs a day, for 3-4mo, to strengthen her weak eye. The doctor is hopeful that should be enough to correct her blurry vision + engage her weak eye. She fussed at first + she does want to nurse (for comfort) as soon as I put it on, but we patch during times of high stimulation (playtime + outings) + she has done really well! - I’m sharing for 2 reasons, I know lots of you are new mamas. I want you to know about this, be on the lookout for it + feel comfortable asking your ped about it. Also, I share Sellie lots, so I’m sure she’ll be in a patch here + there, and hopefully, this will answer all your questions. I’m going to share links with info about amblyopia + exotropia in my stories for anyone who wants to learn more. Her cute eye patches are from @amazon + I will link them too.

I pick up scarves wherever I travel. They’re timeless, so versatile + always remind me where I’ve been // Cefalú, Sicily. - What are some things you collect on your travels?

There are some things that are almost too much for my heart💚. I’m so grateful to have friends that I get to do motherhood with + that Sellie has a group of girls to grow up with. #tribe

Posting one of my favorite #tbt to say Thanks for all the amazing questions today! I didn’t realize you guys were so curious! I had every intention of answering them all but apparently there is a 100 slide max on IG stories + I hit it😳. The first few questions are gone + I don’t have access to the unanswered ones, but hopefully I saved the ones still in my story (go look 👀) by putting them under the FAQ highlight. If your question didn’t get answered + you want to ask again or you want me to answer more, I’ll post again over the weekend + see if we can’t get to them all. Thanks again for giving me the space to share authentically💚.

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