tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69360572286114879142024-03-22T01:11:36.715-07:00Sarah Griffith - Sarah Griffith: Wife, Mom, Teacher and MotivatorSarah Griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07159969316374338145noreply@blogger.comBlogger372125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936057228611487914.post-32198845427616611692019-04-25T09:08:00.002-07:002019-04-25T09:21:17.483-07:00Milk Making- My best secrets <style type="text/css">
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Since I began documenting my postpartum journey thru Instagram and Instagram stories I keep getting the same question over and over and over again.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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Girlfriend how are you making so much milk. If you have been in the season of breastfeeding/ pumping you know that this is a holy grail question. Us mamas are obsessed with building that stash and are always looking for the “secret” to upping production.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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Today I wanted to share with you my two cents on what has worked for me. Please realize I have no lactation certifications or what not, I am just a mom who has been making milk for lots of years now sharing what worked for her.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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Before I share my tips I want you to know the I am a huge supporter of the theory that fed is best. While breastfeeding can be something really special to some moms, it can be a nightmare to others. I hope that you can find the courage to know what makes you and your baby the happiest. A stressed out mama isn’t good for anyone involved. Once you figure out what is best for you do it and own it.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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With my first pregnancy I breastfed and gave a bottle for my son's first four months of life. I gave a bottle about three days into life and also gave him a pacifier. He handled bottles well and it allowed for the opportunity for others to feed him. This was important because I was going back to my classroom to return to teaching at 8 weeks. He was daycare bound so this was important to me. As much as I didn’t want to send him I HAD to work so exclusively breastfeeding wasn’t an option. I lasted until June pumping each day during my planning period and lunch break in my classroom closet. It was horribly stressful and I was only ever a few days or a day ahead of him in my milk stash. It stressed me way out. I decided that I was over breastfeeding and pumping and called it quits. I switched to formula at this point. I didn’t regret it or feel ashamed. Instead I was proud of the awesome start I gave him.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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My daughter Grace was different. I was no longer working anymore outside of the home so I had the luxury to truly EXCLUSIVELY breastfeed. It sounded great out-loud, but it became a very stressful situation for me as well. I’ll explain… this time around the lactation nurses pushed no bottles for several weeks and encouraged me to also not give a pacifier. It seemed odd because I had done both of those things with Carter pretty quickly, but went with it anyways. After about three weeks of life we went ahead and gave the bottle a try. That of course DID NOT WORK. Girlfriend only wanted her mama. I bought every bottle under the sun, I tried every trick and nothing worked.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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I was very proud of my breastfeeding journey with her and actually made it 16 months. While that was awesome, I will say it was hard on me. It meant I could not go anywhere without her - at least not for very long. It meant it was always ME getting up at night for the feedings and it also meant I was her pacifier since she wouldn’t take one of those either. I got used to multi-tasking and breastfeeding in public- neither of which bothered me. The only reason I quit actually was because I was pregnant with Sadie. I think I would have gone longer, but my body was flying thru the calories and I needed them to nourish the baby I was growing. Since we had a history of miscarriages I decided my body needed to focus all of its energy on growing life and keeping me healthy so we called it quits.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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This time around I actually considered not breastfeeding at all. Yep- read that again. Me the queen of breastfeeding. The one who nursed Grace for all that time was considering not doing it. Why? Well truth be told I was terrified how I could keep Grace my 22 month old entertained and safe while breastfeeding this one. My husband actually is the one who talked me into doing it again. Not in a way that I felt pressure, just in a way that he reminded me how special it was that I got to provide them with such a great start. He would have supported me either way, but kept encouraging me to reconsider. The day Sadie arrived I had this desire to nurse her right from the get- go. It felt right and was absolutely what I wanted to do.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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She nursed like a champ in the hospital and for the first weeks at home. The only issue was she was a lazy nurser. It took her ages and she wasn’t draining my breasts. It meant she was wanting to nurse more frequently because her belly wasn’t all that full before she would fall back to sleep. She was still not at birth weight so I decided to start pumping for a few reasons. Number one - I wanted to be sure she was getting enough and was on a mission to get her back to birth weight. Number two - I did not want another baby that didn’t take bottles or a pacifier so I introduced both as soon as we got home from the hospital. I was loving the extra help I had because of the bottles. My husband and I were able to share night time feedings and it allowed loved ones to help too.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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This also fixed the HUGE problem we were having with my toddler. Everyone told me that during the time I nursed Sadie would be a great time to bond and read or snuggle with Grace. It actually turned into the exact opposite. She was lashing out, kicking me and the baby and having meltdowns left and right every time I would sit down to nurse the baby. Lots of jealousy when I would do it. I decided to start pumping more often and see how she responded to that. I asked if she could “help” mommy and allowed her to turn it on and sit with me. It worked because pumping was something she could be a part of. We would wait until Sadie was sleeping then pump together. This in turn allowed me to also have her help feed her the bottle of pumped milk that we pumped together.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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Sadie is now almost a month old and I am at this point exclusively pumping. I thought I would feel sad about it - but I don’t. I feel happy that I found a solution that is allowing me to still give her breastmilk and keep my toddler safe and happy at the same time. Motherhood has taught me it’s only to go with plan B sometimes.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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So back to that question about the milk. Here are my secrets.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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1. I am following a super structured meal plan that is specific for postpartum breastfeeding moms. I have be eating a TON of healthy foods and incorporating many healthy fats. I create a weekly meal plan and have been sticking with it since my first week of postpartum. While I am not exercising yet I am seeing quite a change in my postpartum body. Many women worry that they will see a drop in supply if they follow a meal plan. The truth is I think most women actually are not eating ENOUGH foods to lose weight the healthy way while still keeping up with their supply.<a href="https://share.coach.teambeachbody.com/?lang=en-US&postId=1095162&coachId=364307"> If you want to learn more about the program I am doing or do it alongside me in one my my groups feel free to check it out by clicking here</a></div>
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2. I pump every three hours. Around the clock. Yes I am tired, Yes I am over it some days but it’s working really well for me. My sash is quite large and building it has become fun to me. I love looking in the freezer seeing so many filled up bags. At night I have my husband feed her and change the diapers while I do the pumping. We keep each other company and I don’t feel resentful that I am up at all hours of the night while he gets to sleep. We are both in the trenches and exhausted together. I find that my biggest pump session is always first thing in the morning so I make sure I don’t miss that one or cut it short.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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3. Blue gatorade - lets’ be honest it’s all over Pinterest and the mommy blogs and YES I have totally tried it. AND yes it totally works. However, I would encourage you to read the back label. There is a BOATLOAD of sugar and not so awesome ingredients. Instead of the gatorade route I do drink an electrolyte replacement. It’s called Hydrate and it’s from the Beachbody performance line. The ingredients are much better with much less sugar. Both work about the same as far as upping production at least for me personally they did. While I can’t promise that or put it on a label, I can talk from experience. How do I know? Well because I “tested it out” a few weeks ago. <a href="https://share.coach.teambeachbody.com/?lang=en-US&postId=674426&coachId=364307">In the event that you want to check it out you can use this link </a><br />
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4. Lactation bars - These are convenient and something that you can make yourself or buy. I make a lot of things myself since I love to cook but wanted some pre-made ones as well to have on hand. The ones that I have is from Milkful. They are made with several lactogenic ingredients that are high quality and good for you. My favorite flavor is the maple walnut one. In the event that you are skipping out on gluten or dairy these are a good allergy free option. You can check them out at <a href="http://www.milkful.com/"><span class="s1">www.milkful.com</span></a> if you want to get a discount you can use my code - sarahelizabeth27<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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5. Lactation tea- I find that my supply is the lowest around 9 pm each night. This is when I try to have a cup of lactation tea to to help boost my supply for the upcoming pumps in the middle of the night. If you know me, you know I am an Earth Mama brand girl so I love their milkmaid tea the most. I have tried a few other brands in the past but like the flavor of this one the most.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br />
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<br />Sarah Griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07159969316374338145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936057228611487914.post-49900020996650388292019-04-16T08:14:00.001-07:002019-04-16T08:32:05.100-07:00Welcome Sadie Marie <style type="text/css">
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<span class="s1">365 days ago I drove myself to the emergency room. The visit was to confirm what my heart already knew. After what felt like hours of waiting I was given the news that hit me like a ton of bricks. “I’m sorry honey, but there is no heartbeat anymore. The baby has passed away.”</span></div>
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<span class="s1">The days after that stung. They left me with wounds that took months to heal. The loss was traumatic because not only was it unexpected, but I went thru actual trauma when I passed the baby. Minutes before they took me back to have the surgery to remove the remains I passed the fetus on my own.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Seeing those tiny fingers and toes was not something I was ready for and it rocked my world. Like I needed therapy rocked. I spent the last year walking thru it all and trying my best to not only overcome it, but to also come out stronger.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">I would be lying if I didn’t say that my pregnancy with Sadie was one that left me nervous and fearful most of the time. I tried my hardest to lean into my faith, but once you go thru something like we did, not just once but twice you learn to guard your heart.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">That was what we worked thru in therapy. Un-guarding my heart and helping me gear up to welcome this special rainbow blessing that God so knew our family needed.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">It’s fitting today that I write out Sadie’s birth story as a celebration of what life has give me just one year later from all the trauma that we walked thru.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Thanks for taking the time to sit and read her birth story. I hope it gently reminds you that there is always rainbows after storms and beauty for ashes.</span></div>
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<span class="s1"><b>Welcoming Sadie Marie</b></span><br />
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<span class="s1">As I shared before I have a history of precipitous labor. Meaning that the babies come within four hours or less typically. Because of this condition my doctor was allowed to induce me. It was something I chose to do for my last pregnancy as well. The plan was that we do a “Cinderella” induction. Meaning that after the stroke of midnight that Friday night into Saturday I could be induced. We had to wait until 39 weeks to be allowed to start the process and I wanted my favorite doctor from the practice to be the one to do it so this was the plan since she was on call that night.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">That Friday I cleaned the house one more time, napped during the day with Kevin and made sure everything was all packed up before the evening. We put the kids to bed, I showered and “got ready” and anxiously awaited the phone call to come in.</span><br />
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<span class="s1">Around 10:25 pm my phone rang and they said to head on over. We had a good 30 minute drive ahead of us into the city so we left right away. The waiting room was empty when we got there. They took us back to the labor and delivery room just shy of midnight.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">One thing that we did as a family was have a guessing game of what time she would arrive. Our parents, siblings and grandparents weighed in. Everyone gave number guesses and we tracked them on a piece of paper. Little did I know that my guess would be only 1 minute off from her actual arrival! Pretty cool if you ask me.</span><br />
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<span class="s1">I swear the IV was one of the worst parts of the entire process. My nurse wasn’t able to do it so the IV team had to come and try again. I swear I complained about my hand hurting more than I did about the actual labor process.</span><br />
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<span class="s1">Once they started the pitocin the plan was to get my epidural started and break my water. I knew that was when the progress would happen quick so getting the epidural first was the priority. Even though I had had two epidurals in the past for some reason I had a ton of anxiety about this one. It wasn’t nearly as bad as I made it out to be in my head and went very smoothly at first. </span>We didn’t know it, but they must have went a bit too far into my spine because my blood pressure kept tanking and setting off all sorts of alarms. It left me feeling really sick and I started to get some splitting headaches. It was getting a little scary, but the baby was handling it really well. Her numbers were never affected even though mine were all over the place. They ended up giving me a shot in my leg and keep the pressure up. It worked - thank goodness.<br />
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<span class="s1">After they broke my water (which was totally painless) the labor started to ramp up pretty quickly. We were only alone for about half an hour just the two of us before the nurses joined in to sit with us full time. The doctor came back pretty quickly because I was feeling pressure but I was only at 5 ½ cm. I started to worry that maybe I wasn’t going to have a quick labor after all. My nurse insisted otherwise. This was around 2:30 am.</span><br />
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<span class="s1">While I wasn’t feeling much of anything thanks to the epidural, my contractions were indicating she was coming sooner rather than later. T</span>he nurse called the doctor back in right around 4:15 am. This is when you start to get a little nervous. The big overhead lights come on, tools and instruments come out and you know things are about to get serious. They moved the bed into a position for pushing. I had a nurse on each side to help with my oh so numb legs and Kevin stood on my right side helping with that leg and to coach me thru it all. I was 10 cm and it was go time so we started with the pushing. It only took me five or six sets of contractions until she came out and when she did it was like a cannon.<br />
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<span class="s1">At 4:46 am Sadie Marie Griffith arrived. Safe and sound. Perfect and sweet making our family complete. It was fast just like her siblings were. True labor was only about 2 and a half hours long. Kevin got to cut the cord after the delayed cord clamp while I was busy holding her for the first time. The emotions that you are flooded with in the moment are some of the best you will ever have in your entire life. We were both in tears and I was sobbing. It’s a gratitude sob along with a sob of relief that all the waiting and all the worrying was over.</span><br />
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<span class="s1">Because she came so quickly she had some fluid in her lungs. We did skin to skin for a bit, but then the NICU had to come and suction out her lungs and do some check ups. They kept her under the warmer and listened to her lungs for a bit and did her vitals before giving her back. While I hated to not be holding her the entire time during the “golden hour”, I also wanted her to be safe so we had to let them have her for a bit. They repeated this three times before giving her back.</span><br />
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<span class="s1">Sweet Sadie Marie “heaven blew every trumpet and played every horn on the wonderful, marvelous night you were born. You are loved.”</span><br />
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<u>Oh Baby - It's Almost Go Time...</u></h2>
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My first go around when it came to hospital bag packing was over seven years ago. Back then the mommy threads and groups were not like what they are today and Pinterest was just taking off. </div>
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Needless to say packing the bag didn't seem like such a big deal back then because I had nobody else's to really compare with. I guess you could call it bare bones packing. I had a coming home outfit for him. Some basics for me and that was it. I didn't have matching outfits for him and I or Instagram worthy swaddles or pacifier clips or any of the THINGS that moms today read that they need to have in their hospital bags. </div>
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I barely changed out of the hospital gown and I think he was in hospital clothes most of our stay too. We made it thru just fine. </div>
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Then five years later I went at it again as I was gearing up to pack for the hospital for the delivery of our daughter Grace. It seemed there was so much pressure to have the perfectly packed bag. I remember stressing over all the lists on Pinterest thinking I had to have ALL THE THINGS!!! While I tried my best to not be too over the top I was for sure packing heavier the second time around. I had everything from custom onesies from ESTY to matching outfits for her and I. My hospital "bag" was more like hospital LUGGAGE. </div>
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This time around I would call my hospital bag a combo of my first and second go around. I am wiser and know what I need, but it won't be as over the top this time around. </div>
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Here is what is coming with me. I am going to break this list down by things for me and things for the baby incase you want to print it off. For most of this I will just write the list. A few of the things I will explain the why behind it incase this is your first time.</div>
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*Soft blanket, pillow from home and nursing pillow<br />
*Phone charger<br />
*Fuzzy socks<br />
*Sweats and a top to wear home - You may want something fancier but honestly I just want to be comfy</div>
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*Robe<br />
*Bras - Nursing, sports, regular - whatever makes you most comfortable.<br />
*2 pair of pajamas - If you are planning to have a c-section and know you will be there longer you may want to throw in one more outfit. </div>
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*Underwear - big ones and you probably won't even need them. Spring for the mesh shorts they give you postpartum. They are wicked comfy and won't ruin your own stuff. I'll bring some along, but have full intentions of just wearing those mesh ones. </div>
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*Dry shampoo, tooth brush, tooth paste,- I won't be washing my hair there it's too much work.<br />
*Lotion, face wash/ lotion, make up<br />
* Hair brush, pony tail holder, bobby pints,<br />
* Deodorant<br />
* Glasses and contacts<br />
*Towel and wash cloth - This one is not necessary, but the hospital ones are pretty small and rough. </div>
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*Sibling gifts for Carter and Gracie<br />
* Nursing pads and nipple cream- I use Charlie Banana nursing pads and Earth Mama nipple cream </div>
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* Earth Mama postpartum care products - bottom balm and spray, periodic tea<br />
* Wish Garden AfterEase tincture - this is something that helps with the after birth pains<br />
* Essential oil diffuser with wild orange for labor and serenity for postpartum recovery </div>
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Every blog post I come across also suggests snacks, but honestly that's never been an issue for the last two deliveries I had. The hospital I stayed in had plenty of food and I could order more whenever I wanted. I guess check out where you are delivering at and get a feel for what you will have available then decide if you want to bring something along. </div>
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*Muslin swaddles - I will be bringing 3 but you could always throw in a few more if you want.<br />
* 3 outfits - They will be onesies/ sleeper outfits. Nothing too fancy. </div>
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* Coming home outfit - This used to be a much bigger deal than it is now. Spring for comfort for them rather than fashion. </div>
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* Name tag - Hello my name is - I ordered this from ETSY since we have not shared her name.<br />
* Car seat and base - If you are clueless on installing it be sure to ask for help! Don't try to wing it!<br />
*Pacifier<br />
*Earth Mama baby wash and lotion - Most hospitals have their own or use hospital grade soap. I prefer one with less chemicals so I like to bring my own and use a brand I trust.<br />
* Wipes - most hospitals will NOT have wipes on hand for you. They have theses cloths that are like a paper towel that you have to get wet. We are not a fan so wipes will come along with us this time.<br />
* Hats or a bow if you are planning to have one for pictures. I would say bring a hat for sure though to keep them warm during those first few days.<br />
*Diaper bag - This is not something that we will bring in instead we will just have it along for the car ride in the event that we need it. </div>
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Okay moms! Especially first time moms. I know what you are thinking at this point in the game - What are the must have baby items vs the nice to have items? Maybe you are building your registry or asking other mom friends or are feeling totally clueless about what you need. Regardless I am going to weigh in on swaddle blankets today and share my two cents.<br />
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First things first, with my son seven years ago I started with ZERO actual muslin swaddle blankets. I had tiny flannel receiving blankets that I thought would work but they turned out to be better burp clothes than blankets. A close friend brought me a four pack as a gift when he was born and thats when my "small obsession" started.<br /><br />
For my son, I really only used the Aden & Anais kind. It was one of the most popular brands at the time and quite honestly still is when it comes to swaddles. Back then I didn't know that there was a difference between the regular muslin cotton vs the bamboo or even that the ones at Target were not as soft as the ones that came from the company. As my collection began to grow I learned all of this along the way. We used them to swaddle him in the beginning, but over time they just became his blankets for snuggling. I would take one everywhere we went. Car rides, trips, daycare. You name it - was had a swaddle along with us.<br />
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They were wonderful for the summer time because of how light weight they were. At the time I also used them for a car seat cover when needed and a burp cloth if he drenched me in baby puke. (Yes - this happens more often than you realize, especially if your baby has any reflux issues.)<br />
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My collection for my son was probably 25+ swaddles. Keep in mind though he was my first.<br />
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When it came time for my second several years later the swaddle market was getting even cuter. I went ahead and purged my son's collection first. I got rid of the BOY specific ones and held on to the ones that were gender neutral since we were having a little girl.<br />
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I probably added another good 10 blankets to the collection and got ones that were pretty girlie. I found two new brands that I also bought from in addition to Aden & Anais. I really started to fall in the love the patterns from Clementine kids and Little Unicorn. You can buy these thru the company website or find it on this really fun baby site called Spearmint Love. My daughter is almost two now and we use a new one daily as her blankie. She is not specific about which one she has but she does insist on having one where ever she goes.<br />
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One thing that I started to use as burp cloths the second go around were the Aden and Anais muslin musy squares. These are mini version of the swaddles. I think the intention is to use them for a lovie but they were hands down my new favorite kind of burp cloth.<br />
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Now that it was time to prep for number three, I took more of a minimalist approach. I have come to learn that while having 20+ swaddles is NICE -it is not necessary. Having more like 8 -10 is a realistic number. You could actually have less, but if your baby turns into a blankie baby like mine are you will be doing laundry often.<br />
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Since my daughter is still using her swaddles and very much attached to them I knew that I needed to buy new rather than plan for those to be hand me downs. Otherwise there would be lots of blankie stealing going on between the two. My collection now is mostly all bamboo swaddles because I prefer the softness. I do however still get some that are not because the muslin cotton tends to be a bit cooler in the summer time. All the ones I have purchased have been kept out of my toddlers reach. I didn't want to show them to her and have her thinking they were hers before the baby gets here.<br />
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This time around I got swaddles from the following brands so far:<br />
1. <b>Aden & Anais-</b> Only the bamboo ones.<br />
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2. <b>Pattie & Co - </b>Probably the softest one I own. It's from a company in the UK that had a rainbow one I just had to have for our sweet little rainbow baby.<br />
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3. <b>Little Unicorn -</b> Expect to pay more for these but the patterns are stunning.<br />
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4. <b>Cloud Island </b>- These ones are carried at Target. Not bad quality at all and perfect for the cool cotton I will need for summertime.<br />
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Last but not least realize this - the bamboo ones don't always hold up as long as the regular muslin cotton ones do. Many of our bamboos have tiny holes from lots of love. The more you wash the cotton muslins the softer they will get. I would recommend washing them several times before the baby arrives and get them extra soft and fluffy. I use dryer balls too to help with static and to keep them looking nice.<br />
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Wishing you all the best mama! Find something you love -then buy enough to get you thru. The baby needs far less "THINGS" than you realize, but they do need lots of love. You are going to be amazing at this.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Just like many other Beachbody programs, the Transform :20 plan uses the Portion Fix container system. It gives you a simple formula to use to figure out which bracket you fall into and container counts for each day — simple! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are 3 Phases to the program: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Commit, Climb, and Conquer.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> As you progress through each phase, the workouts get harder and the moves become more intricate (similar to 80 Day Obsession). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are 5 weekday workouts: </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Burn, Faster, Stronger, Powerful, and Cut.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Each workout has a different focus. There will be lots of fast feet movements on the steps and plenty of pushups, burpees, and lots of ab work!</span></div>
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Calling all pregnant moms. I want to work with you. I am early into my second trimester and am getting ready to launch a community for women expecting in 2018/ 2019. This community is for those women who want to stay healthy and active during pregnancy and would like a supportive community of others to join them and a coach to mentor them.<br />
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We are a diehard soup family and the minute the weather starts to get cold we jump on soup season. This year I wanted to try using my InstantPot more and figured soups were the perfect thing to use it for. Somehow, I have made it thru life without ever having lasagna soup. When I came across the idea I had to give it a try. This recipe does not disappoint! We loved the leftovers for lunch the next day too!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 lb lean ground mean<br /><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">1</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1em;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">jar</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1em;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">spaghetti sauce</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1em;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">(24 oz)</span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">40 ounces of chicken broth </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">3 cloves of garlic </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">1 onion diced </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1em;">2 cup of noodles ( I used bowtie) I also did gluten free but that is not necessary.</span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Pink </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">salt to taste</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1em;">1 tbsp </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">oregano </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">24 ounce can of diced tomatoes </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">1</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1em;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">c</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1em;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">mozzarella cheese</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1em;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">for topping</span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">1</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1em;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">c</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1em;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-size: 1em; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">ricotta cheese</span></span><br />
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Set InstantPot to saute and add in the meat, onions, and garlic. Cook until brown. Then turn off the InstantPot.<br />
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Pumpkin Spice Vegan Shakeology is a limited edition, rich, creamy, shake with notes of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger that delivers the delicious taste of fall with all the benefits of Shakeology.</div>
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For a limited time only, starting September 15, 2018, customers can order Pumpkin Spice Vegan in 14 single-serve packet boxes as a one-time purchase. *There is no limit to how many customers can buy while supplies last. However, there will be no monthly subscription option as Pumpkin Spice Vegan is available only while supplies last.</div>
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Pumpkin Spice Vegan Shakeology will be available exclusively in the US in limited quantities.</div>
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Pumpkin Spice Vegan Shakeology can be ordered as a one-time purchase only as monthly auto-ship is not an option.<br />
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Now that the news is out about the brand new fitness program LIIFT4, I have been getting so many messages and questions wanting all the details. I decided a blog post was fitting to help to get the info out to my current and soon to be clients.<br />
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Let's start by taking a minute to watch this short video about the program. After that check out the common Q&A's listed below.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">LIIFT4 is a no-nonsense combination of weightlifting and high intensity (HIIT) cardio to build muscle and scorch fat. The moves are based on classic lifting techniques that let you isolate, stabilize and focus each rep on the muscle group you’re working.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Every workout ends with a core routine for a full body build and burn that leaves you shredded.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are no gimmicky moves, no overly complicated routines and no opportunity for boredom because you’ll never do the same workout twice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Get it DONE in just 4 days a week, 30-40 minutes a day, 8 weeks total. LIIFT4 will be available exclusively on <a href="https://mysite.coach.teambeachbody.com/?coachId=364307&locale=en_US"><span style="font-style: inherit;">Beachbody On Demand</span>.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Anyone who wants great results without spending an hour an a half in the gym 6 days a week to get there!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Anyone looking to sculpt and get lean, Men looking to build and shred, and anyone with a baseline of fitness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There is an equipment modifier where resistance bands are used in place of dumbbells, and there are lower intensity modified movements for most of the HIIT (high intensity interval training) exercises.</span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>What is VIP Early Access?</u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">LIIFT4 will be available to all Beachbody On Demand members in the Member Library on October 1st. However, you can stream the program as soon as July 16th with VIP Early Access.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Early Access starts on July 16th and goes through September 30th. Only people who purchase a LIIFT4 offer can view the program as soon as July 16th. You may begin purchasing early access on June 11th. If you purchase before the kick off date on the 16th you will also have access to the B4LIIFT4 workouts which is a weeks worth of digital content. </span></div>
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<b><u>What's this coach test group I keep hearing about? </u></b></div>
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Beachbody likes for us to be well trained when new programs and products come out. Because of this, they are offering an opportunity for coaches to be a part of the exclusive coach test group with super trainer and program creator Joel Freeman. This will be an invite only group that is run by Beachbody and Joel thru Facebook. *This opportunity is also open to those who are signed up as "preferred customers" and are not activly doing any coaching as well. </div>
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<a href="https://wdrv.it/d6cad770f">CLICK HERE TO STREAM A FREE SAMPLE WORKOUT SHOWCASING MOVES FROM THE PROGRAM. </a><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #666666; font-family: , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Get toned with LIIFT4! Sarah lost 25 inches with LIIFT4. “My arms are chiseled and firm. My abs look leaner and a 2- to 4-pack is now appearing!”</span><br />
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If this program seems like something you want to try please fill out the application below to be considered for a spot in my accountability group and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/357865637953988/">request access by clicking here to my info group.</a><br />
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You all know how much I love my superfoods and you also know how much of a supporter of collagen I have become since having the baby and having to deal with all the postpartum hair loss I had. In the beginning, I was using the unflavored collagen and putting it in my coffee each day. Then I got selected to be a vital proteins ambassador a few months ago have had the opportunity to try many of the different products aside from the plain flavor. This month's delivery included two I have been anxious to get my hands on. Mixed berry and blackberry dark chocolate collagen. Naturally, I wanted to play with these and put them into my daily superfoods that I like to drink.<br />
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I loved this flavor combo together so much I decided I better include the recipe on my blog for my clients to check out. The fresh mint totally makes the recipe. I used extracts a lot when I am making my drinks, but nothing can top the freshness of this one. Don't skip out if you are going to try this one.<br />
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<br />Sarah Griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07159969316374338145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936057228611487914.post-13642895666926823602018-04-18T19:35:00.003-07:002018-04-18T19:35:43.375-07:00What Nobody Tells You About Having A Miscarriage <h2 style="text-align: center;">
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I suppose you could call this blog post entry part two. Sunday I shared with you the events leading up to our miscarriage, but I left you hanging in the dark after that. So here goes an update. The post is graphic and it could leave some of you feeling uncomfortable. There are lots of triggers below for those who may have dealt with this before. This is your warning before you go any deeper. This post is a little "deep" and may bring up past issues.<br />
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Sunday night I was bleeding a ton again. I passed clot after clot. I called the doctors yet again and they said I could come in, but they couldn't make any promises that they would do the surgery in the middle of the night because it was still the weekend. I didn't want to deal with all that kind of waiting around so I stuck it out at home. I ate an entire cauliflower pizza with my hubby, watched the ACM awards and spent the evening crying and stressing about what was to come tomorrow. I tried to work to stay busy, but I couldn't take my mind off of it all. They told me no food or drink after midnight but I still had no clue what time everything was going to take place the next day.<br />
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That morning I woke up to dull aching pains and more blood. I called every hospital number under the sun that I could find that morning trying to get in touch with the people who would schedule the surgery. By 8:00 am I was already hungry, impatient and in tears because I had no answers. Finally, they told me I was for sure on the schedule for the day, but they had no idea what time yet. I was on standby. Totally not a place that you want to be when you're just wanting to get something like this over with.<br />
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Around 12:30pm I got the call to come in. At this point, I was starting to have what felt like labor pains. Cramping and aching. I was starting to really worry I was going to pass the baby on my own. As we drove to the hospital I kept telling my hubby I feel like I am in labor. Once we arrived at the hospital they got me in right away and said they were going to rush me back because they had a spot open up. I was glad about that because all I wanted was for this nightmare to be over.<br />
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In between surgery prep and starting my IV the blood clots started passing faster and faster and all of the sudden I was gushing blood everywhere. The labor pains also started to kick into high gear. I kept having the same feeling that I did when I had Grace and Carter. I felt like I just needed to push. If you have ever had a baby, you know exactly the feeling I am talking about. Our bodies are smart and when they are ready to get something out of you, there is little that can be done to stop it. After a few more blood gush episodes I decided I needed to go into the bathroom.<br />
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I wasn't quite ready for what was to come behind that closed door. Sure enough, my body was ready and I passed our baby moments before they took me back for surgery. It was the one thing I so desperately didn't want to have to deal with because I didn't think I could handle seeing it. It looked just like they do in all of the diagrams that you see in the doctor's office. Little eyes, tiny fingers, and feet. It scared me to death to pick it up, but I wrapped it in a paper towel and took it back into the room. This is the part where I started to really lose my shit.<br />
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I set it down near my husband and started to cry and emotionally come undone. He held me tight and tried to calm me down. Neither of us was up for this part. The doctor came and decided to start me on some of the drugs to knock me out and get me out of my misery. In the meantime, the nurses took the baby away and started to finish prepping me to take back for surgery.<br />
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I was a mess. I remember my husband kissing me and hugging me and me asking him to pray for me. Then they wheeled me away.<br />
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They still wanted to do the surgery even though I passed the baby because there was still lots of tissue and placenta that would need to be removed.<br />
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I am allergic to many of the different narcotics out there and we shared this with the team beforehand. They planned to use something different and would try to combat the reactions with different allergy medicines. What should have been a quick in and out surgery and recovery turned into a very long day. What they gave me caused a reaction that was slowing down my breathing and causing swelling and itching everywhere. They gave me what seemed like every drug under the sun to make the allergic reaction stop. I went back at 2:00 pm and never truly was up and with it until around 10:00 pm. I was beyond looped and exhausted and my husband was beyond worried about me.<br />
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The following days have been filled with waves of grief and comfort. Some moments I am fine and some moments I just can't stop crying. We have been surrounded by people who care. Our doorbell just kept ringing the last few days as flowers and fruit and foods have shown up. Loved ones have stepped in the watch the kids so I didn't have to and my inbox keeps overflowing with messages of support. It means a lot and it's helped a lot with the healing.<br />
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What most people don't know it how utterly emotional this is. They don't understand the hormones or the recovery part. They don't know what to say or how to act around you. What I can tell you from experience is that being there matters more than you realize. Send the flowers, make the meal, drop a card in the mail. Send them a text. Do whatever you can to let them know you care. Realize it may take them time to call you or get back to you, but your efforts are appreciated and they matter. What they really need right now is to know that they are not alone. Everyone will grieve a loss like this in a different way. What is important is that you make them understand there is no right or wrong way to do this and that you are here when they are ready.<br />
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Far too many women go thru exactly what we did this past week, but they do it in silence. Some never even got to share the joy that they were expecting. This isn't something you want to navigate thru alone. Share your story if you're going thru it or if you have been thru it. Realize that you won't ever get over it, but you will get thru it and that it doesn't get better but you do get stronger and that you are never alone.<br />
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For those dealing with a miscarriage or infant loss don't hesitate to seek support from a professional. They can help you seek light in your darkness.<br />
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Thanks to everyone who sent us things, visited, prayed, called, messaged, helped out. We love you lots and cannot thank you enough.<br />
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Kevin & SarahSarah Griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07159969316374338145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936057228611487914.post-22001528351738942292018-04-15T15:05:00.001-07:002018-04-15T16:53:11.146-07:00I am sorry but there is no heartbeat anymore...<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<b>The statistics are that one in four pregnancies will end in a miscarriage at some point. We were part of those stats two years ago before God gave us our daughter Grace. Yesterday we learned that lightning can strike twice and that sadly baby number 3 would be joining our other one in heaven instead of here on earth. </b></div>
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Over the past week, I had been experiencing light bleeding. Nothing to be alarmed about or so I thought. It was the dark kind. I just assumed it was some cysts breaking or something. Honestly, I was not that concerned because I decided to take the faith over fear approach to this pregnancy. Then Friday we went to the zoo and I did a lot of walking and a lot of stroller pushing. That night the bleeding changed. It went from dark to bright red and I began to pass a few clots. I started to get nervous but again wasn't ready to sound the alarms just yet.<br />
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On the way home I called my midwife and she was actually on call. I told her I was coming. Luckily we left my son back home with family so we only had Grace our youngest with us. I really didn't want to take her to the emergency room. I wanted her to get a good nights sleep at home and stay away from the hospital germs so I begged my husband to stay back. </div>
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I found myself starting to put up walls around myself. Brick ones. The ones you put up when you know you're about to really get hurt. My heart knew what was coming later that night. As much as I wanted to have my husband there, I also wanted to keep him from the sadness. I argued a bit about him letting me go alone. He didn't want me too, in fact, he begged me to just allow him to come and bring the baby along. I needed to do this one alone for some reason. After much debating, I won. He packed my bag for me and hugged me hard before I left. While keeping him back probably wasn't fair to him and his own grief, I really needed to be sure the baby was home safe and sleeping and quite honestly I didn't want her there while I had to deal with all of this. </div>
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You see, I traveled this road once already. Two years ago almost to the T. We lost the last one April 15, 2016 and on April 14th, 2018 I was alone when I was given the same news then. It's almost eerie that it happened so close to the last. While I didn't want to do this again, I knew I already knew how to. </div>
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The check-in process was quick and they got me into a room pretty fast. You could tell everyone was nervous for me and the news they might have to deliver shortly if things didn't look good. My nurse first asked if she could check for fetal heart tones or if I would prefer doing a bedside ultrasound first. I got choked up and declined the heart tones. I needed the news to be cut and dry. I needed to either know that it was gone or it was okay and the heart tones would not necessarily tell me that. </div>
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Soon the doctor came in and said they would just take me for an ultrasound soon. He offered to start the IV for fluids and do some bloodwork but I declined all of it. I just wanted an ultrasound before I did anything. Everyone was very understanding and respected my wishes. </div>
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It took about 40 minutes of waiting in that quiet little room before the ultrasound nurse came to get me. Those 40 minutes passed by so slowly. I spent the time praying for a miracle, but also more than anything praying for strength. Your mom instincts kick in and you just know. I knew my baby wasn't with me anymore. Now I was just waiting on confirmation of that. </div>
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She took me into the room asked a few questions about my due date and when the last ultrasound was and then started on the ultrasound. She kept the screen turned away from me but her face told me what I already knew. She asked again how many weeks I was "supposed to be" then paused, swallowed hard and turned the screen towards me. She calmly said I am so sorry honey, but your baby has passed away. There is no heartbeat anymore. No matter how ready you are to hear those words it still feels like a sucker punch to the gut. I had a really hard time looking at it on the monitor. It's back was facing me and it was just lying there lifeless. I took a moment to take it all in then asked her to turn it away. I could feel myself emotionally coming apart. </div>
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I went into the bathroom to splash water on my face and try to get it together. Then she walked me back down to the little ER room I was in before. She quietly said I am so sorry a few more times then left me to myself. </div>
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The doctor then came in and sat a chair down beside the bed. He started to lay out my options as far as ending the pregnancy. I stopped him and told him I already knew what I wanted. I had done this before and I didn't need to hear it all over again. </div>
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I wanted a D&C and quite honestly I wanted it sooner rather than later. The trouble is I went in on a Saturday and they won't do those types of surgeries on the weekend unless it was an extreme emergency and in my case, it wasn't. </div>
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He called down my midwife. She greeted me with a huge hug and just a huge sense of peace. We talked, or I guess I could say she talked and I nodded while choking back lots of crocodile tears. She said they would call first thing Monday and try to get me scheduled for surgery that day to remove the remains. </div>
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Some of you might question why I am choosing the D&C. While some women prefer to pass the baby at home on their own, I have no interest in that. From a mental health standpoint, I need this to be over quickly. I can't do long and drawn out. When you do it the natural way it can take a very long time for all the tissue to come out and for your levels to return to normal. It can also result in the need for a D&C after as well so this is the route I picked. Emotionally it's all I can handle right now. </div>
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When the nurse came in with my discharge papers she handed me a packet with all kinds of grief stuff in it and a charm in honor of the baby I lost. At least that's what I think is in it. She told me it was something special. Honestly, I haven't touched any of it yet. That can be for another day when I am ready.</div>
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I needed out of there fast. I wiped away the tears, stuffed the paperwork in my bag and headed to my car. It was shortly after midnight at this point and I had about a 30-minute drive ahead of me. I opened the sunroof and let the fresh air pour in while I played the radio as loud as I could stand it. I cried the entire way home. It was the kind of crying that only comes out when you are truly alone and heartbroken. </div>
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Today we did everything under the sun to stay busy. We grocery shopped, we cleaned, we even went to lunch and had a few drinks to take the edge off of life today. We did that last time this happened too. </div>
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Then comes the hard part. The emotional rollercoaster that comes after dealing with a loss like this. The hormones. The "baby weight" with no baby anymore. Telling our son that his new brother or sister won't be joining us; instead that it went to heaven already. All of it. It's hard and last time taught me there wasn't a right or wrong way to handle it. Instead to focus on one day at a time. Some days I wanted nothing to do with anyone and some days I couldn't stand to be alone. I leaned into my husband last time and it brought us even closer together. We are planning to do the same again this time. </div>
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If you can do anything please pray for strength for us in the coming weeks. If you are a loved one or a close friend please know that my distance some days won't be personal. It's just how I get thru and also please know sometimes I will need you to "make me" come to dinner or come out or just do something fun. </div>
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Please realize that what I am going thru sadly, is very common. One in four of your friends will deal with a miscarriage at some point in the pregnancy. Let it be eye-opening, but don't let it make you fearful of your own pregnancy. Enjoy every single day that you are pregnant and believe that everything will work out just fine. Faith over fear always my friends. God's plans are always bigger and better than our own even if it doesn't always feel like it at the moment. </div>
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Sarah Griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07159969316374338145noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936057228611487914.post-29777652046127023452018-04-12T11:21:00.000-07:002018-04-12T11:49:09.533-07:002B Mindset- A New Approach To Nutrition<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<u>Time To Change Your Habits</u></h2>
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Well, the secret it out. On May 2nd Beachbody will be launching a new approach to nutrition. This is something that has been in the works for a very long period of time and it is going to be the missing piece for so many who have had long-term struggles with nutrition. I am going to share with you answers to some of the most commonly asked questions that many of you have about the new program. Please take a minute to check it out and see if this is something that might work well for you. </div>
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I am the queen of smoothies and all things health related so you might find it surprising when I tell you that I actually have never had a matcha drink. I have had things with matcha in it, but never by itself. As you all know I am a member of the Vital Proteins ambassador program so I get the opportunity to try new things each month. I decided to spring for the matcha peach collagen and see if I liked it. </div>
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This smoothie that I put together was way easy and perfect for spring. I liked the strawberry addition and the peach that is already in it gives the drink a nice mellow healthy taste. </div>
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<li style="color: rgb(87.100000%, 6.500000%, 12.900000%); font-family: 'ProximaNova'; font-size: 14.000000pt; font-weight: 700;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt;">Protein-Dense Calories<br />
</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This crunchy, chewy snack bar has 10g of protein, 4g of fiber, just 150 calories, and only 5–6g of sugar. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Calorie for calorie, BEACHBAR has a higher proportion of satisfying protein per calorie compared to four other leading snack bars.† </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Both flavors of BEACHBAR are made with whey protein crisps, versus some other leading brands which are made with a fruit base. This means BEACHBAR delivers more satisfying, muscle-promoting protein (10g) than actual sugar (5–6g) per bar. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Research shows taste is the #1 decision-making factor in choosing a bar and BEACHBAR delivers. Packed with nut pieces and nut butters, crunchy protein crisps, dried fruit,‡ and real chocolate chips, BEACHBAR will satisfy any sweet tooth. </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">It comes in two delicious flavors, Peanut Butter Chocolate and Chocolate Cherry Almond. </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Finally, both flavors are gluten-free, have 0g trans fats, and no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "proximanova"; font-size: 10.000000pt; font-weight: 700;">BEACHBAR </span><span style="font-family: "proximanova"; font-size: 10.000000pt;">combines crunchy protein crisps with whole foods including fruit and nut pieces, real chocolate chips, and creamy nut butters to deliver delicious, satisfying goodness in every tasty bite. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "proximanova"; font-size: 10.000000pt;">A source of protein and ber that adds a creamy texture. No one likes a dry, crumbly bar. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "proximanova"; font-size: 10.000000pt;">A flavorful source of beneficial dietary fiber and phytonutrients. Plus, they taste great. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "proximanova"; font-size: 10.000000pt;">Whey protein delivers all nine of the essential amino acids. Pea protein is a plant-based protein source that also supplies key amino acids. And they’re satisfyingly crunchy </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "proximanova"; font-size: 10.000000pt;">Derived from cocoa beans, which contain phytonutrients known as flavonoids. Rich and delicious, the way chocolate chips should be. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "proximanova"; font-size: 10.000000pt;">A source of beneficial monounsaturated fats (the good kind). They also provide protein and fiber and add a rich, nutty flavor. </span></div>
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At the beginning of January, I set out with one big goal and that was to FINISH the new 80 Day Obsession program from START to FINISH. I wanted to be able to say that I did the entire program and be able to share my awesome results. I went all in with my workouts and committed to the nutrition plan.<br />
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Phase one I was spot on. Didn't skip any workouts, ate according to the plan and totally nailed it. Then at some point during phase two I started to notice my thyroid was having a "storm" and things were off. I was having trouble staying warm and was cold all the time, yet I would wake up covered in sweat during the night. I was experiencing extreme fatigue and was having trouble keeping up. I would wake up each morning feeling exhausted even after hours and hours of sleep. Anxiety started to set in as well. When enough "sirens" went off I decided I better get some labs done and get back to the endocrinologist.<br />
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At the same time, I started to feel like my period was finally coming back. This was a big deal since technically with breastfeeding and being pregnant I hadn't had one in over two years. It never came, but I felt like it would. Once I got the lab work set up and an appointment booked with my endo I decided to take a pregnancy test just for the heck of it. Well, I made the mistake of taking an old one from when we tried for Gracie. I didn't have the box anymore or the instructions or know the brand. It left me with two pink lines, but I wasn't sure what those lines even meant. YES OR NO? I told my hubby the next day and I took a second test a few days later. This time I went with digital. IMMEDIATELY it said pregnant. I was shocked, but it also explained a lot.<br />
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I went to the doctor for the initial appointment and honestly, I went in rather cold. Since having walked the road before with a miscarriage you protect your heart and try to stay unattached. I requested we just cut to the chase and not do anything until I had an ultrasound. I needed to see a baby and a strong heartbeat before this could be real for me. That appointment was on a Thursday. My ultrasound was scheduled for the following Tuesday.<br />
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Before I could get to that appointment I wound up in the emergency room that Monday night with gallbladder pains. Stabbing pain was all thru my right side. Painful enough that I would have rather been giving birth. The hospital I was at was worried about possible complications with the baby. They didn't have a pelvic US machine at that hospital and were having trouble finding the baby. They were worried I had miscarried or that it was in distress. They wanted to send me to a hospital where they could provide better care for both of us. That night I took a fast ride by ambulance. I was numb. Not just from pain meds, but because I knew what types of decisions I would be facing later if that baby had in fact already passed away.<br />
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When I got there I was given an ultrasound right away and got to see our sweet little baby. Strong and steady heartbeat and growing right on track with where it should be. That night I got a due date and pictures to take home to share.<br />
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Two days later I had my endo appointment and she really was tough on me. She gave me a hard time about how much stress my body was really under between the thyroid issues, the gallbladder stuff and trying to keep up with exclusively breastfeeding and trying to navigate the first trimester of pregnancy. When we talked about my current levels of exercise she was less than thrilled with my six hours a week commitment and the intensity. She said it was absolutely too much and it was a recipe for a miscarriage. She told me to think long and hard about where my priorities were.<br />
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That night I experienced a lot of bleeding and thought for sure I was miscarrying. The next morning I had another ultrasound and got to see the baby again. The heartbeat was even stronger and everything was just fine. It was, however, an eye-opener and it meant I needed to come up with a new plan.<br />
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Sure I wanted to finish the 80-day program especially with less than 30 days to go, but I also want a healthy baby so this is me throwing in the towel. It is probably a good choice anyway because the program is NOT recommended for those who are pregnant. I will be picking up with 30 days of yoga for now to finish out the first trimester then will go from there as a move into the second and hopefully at that point am feeling a little less exhausted.<br />
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To those of you who were following along with my postpartum journey I just want to say thank you for all the love and support. Please feel free to fill out the application below if you would ever like to work with me in one of my challenge groups. I am always taking new clients.<br />
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I call breast milk liquid gold as do a lot of other mommas. Not just because of how wonderful it is for the baby, but also because of all that it can do and cure aside from providing nutrition. In our house I joke that breast milk will cure everything. The other day my skin had been feeling rather dry from all of this cold winter weather we have been having. I decided to put the liquid gold to good use and make a sugar scrub that would give my skin a nice glow.<br />
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It was really simple to make and the recipe will leave you with plenty of leftovers for a few different uses.<br />
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1 cup of sugar<br />
2 tsp of vanilla extract<br />
3 ounces of breast milk<br />
6 drops of lavender essential oil<br />
1/4 of a cup melted coconut oil<br />
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Combine ingredients and in glass bowl and mix. Store in the refrigerator after each use.<br />
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Let me know what other liquid gold recipes that you enjoy using! I would love to try them out.Sarah Griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07159969316374338145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936057228611487914.post-14144887879916189732018-02-20T19:18:00.000-08:002018-02-20T19:19:37.197-08:00Bacon Quinoa Spinach Muffins <h2 style="text-align: center;">
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Many of you know that I have been working hard on a very structured 80-day fitness and nutrition program that utilizes timed nutrition. It has required me to get a little more creative when it came to what I was eating and WHEN I was eating it. One of the required pre-workout meals needed to contain a protein, a carb, and veggie. This combo allowed me to get that container requirement in. <br />
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I hope you will all give this easy combo a try for something new at breakfast time. Enjoy!<br />
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Since we are in the THICK of cold and flu season, I have been making different foods that might help my family and I stay well. At least once a week I try my best to include some immunity boosting foods into our weekly meals. This past week I made an immune-boosting chicken soup. I call it soup, but the consistency was a bit more like a stew than anything. It was a huge hit with my little guy aside from including peas. He insisted I pick them all out, which was a bit of a pain but other than that he was asking for seconds and even thirds.<br />
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This recipe makes a nice big batch so you can send it in lunches or freeze some for next time. </div>
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Some of you already know this, but I was selected to be a wellness ambassador for Vital Proteins. Each month I get to try out some new products. This past month I picked the bone broth collagen and included it in this recipe. I loved knowing I built the soup out of so many clean ingredients. Hopefully, you will enjoy making it as much as we did. </div>
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6 cups of bone broth- I used vital proteins beef but chicken bone broth would be great too. </div>
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4 chicken breasts cooked and shredded </div>
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<u>TIME TO GET A LITTLE OBSESSED WITH HEALTHY </u></h2>
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What's a girl to do after she gets herself back to where she wants to be from a weight loss standpoint postpartum? She moves on to the next mountain. Conquering muscle gain.<br />
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Over the last six months I have managed to drop all the baby weight and get back to the size I was before, but now I feel like I need to work to gain more strength in my core, arms and lower body. The timing of the 80 day obesssion lauch could not have been more perfect. It is just want I need and will be an awesome way to get me thru the snowy winter months here where I live.<br />
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Many have asked what all the hype is about with this program. Several things about this one are exciting to me, but my absolute favorite part is that there will be a NEW workout for the 80 days. No repeating the same workouts getting bored with this one. I also love that it has a new approach to nutrition by using timed nutrition. It will be nice to switch up what I am currently doing.<br />
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Here is a little sneak peak of what you can expect from the program. Check it out and see if this is something that you could see yourself doing with me.<br />
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I have been working on doing an elimination diet to help reduce some stress, anxiety and possible post partum depression I have been experiencing. I am hoping that I can reduce some of the inflamination going on inside my body which will in turn help me to feel better. My husband and I are doing the diet together. We are skipping out on grains, gluten, dairy and sugar for 30 days. We wanted something hearty since it is getting colder where we live. This dish was perfect and honestly I didn't even miss the beans. Give it a try this winter for a fun spin on a traditional meal. </span></span></div>
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