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How I Chose The Right Nursery For Luca; Tips and Advice

September 10, 2018 - 2 Comments

Although I was very excited for Luca to start daycare, the thought made me more nervous than I had expected. Besides the fact that I would be separated from him for the very first time since his birth, I was worried about how I would go about selecting the childcare/ nursery that was right for us. It was something very new to me and I wanted to make sure my decision was a well-rounded one based on facts and positive feedback, after all, not only would the daycare centre I chose be in charge of my child’s well-being and development for the next phase of his life it would also be responsible for his safety, the single most important thing for me.

I began my search by first asking other mothers in my area about the nurseries they had sent their children to, and about their personal experiences with them. I had also scanned my vicinity for all the daycare centers I would spot while driving. It was important for me to have as many options as I could, before narrowing down my list to a select few I would visit.

I heard about some good experiences and not so great ones that made me immediately want to just toss out the idea all together and keep Luca at home forever. I’m sure I’m not the first mother to get cold feet. But of course I was being unreasonable, the right daycare was out there I just had to find it. So before I took any appointments for interviews, I began to do some research of my own, in order to learn about the health and safety criteria I should be assessing each day care centre on and to prepare myself with the right questions and precisely what to look for during our site visits.

By the time I was done, I had requested appointments with around 5 daycare centers in total and although I’m by far no expert in this field, I felt I was well-prepared and knew what are the flags to look out for.

Without mentioning names, I have to say, some daycare centers immediately made it off my list from the first entry point. I remember visiting quite a popular one, that not only didn’t have any security at the door to verify who we were and whether or not we indeed had an appointment, there also was a huge gardening hose sitting right at the entrance door which we almost tripped on. Upon entering, we encountered a few unattended kids in hallway that I could have easily picked up and walked out with no question asked. Also lying in the hallway was a vacuum cleaner with wires just sitting there for any child to play or fall on, one of the stalls in the washroom had an overflowing bag of trash and a bad stench and cleaning supplies were simply just sitting in the washroom accessible to any child. If that weren’t enough there was an open door to an indoor play area with an unblocked stairway for any child to enter and most likely fall down on and the lunch room had food in open plates piled over each other waiting for the children to finish one of their classes to eat.

I couldn’t believe how many hazards I had encountered in less than ten minutes and immediately cut the meeting short and left. I remember feeling baffled by how some parents had so ignorantly allowed their children to attend such centers and made it my mission to warn everyone I knew about it because maybe they just weren’t aware and were fooled by first appearances which could very easily be deceiving.

Another highly recommended nursery I visited seemed ideal at first, with all the right requirements. Half an hour into my meeting and I started to see, just how not so impressive the place was. For example, the outdoor play area had quite a high jungle gym, with no proper padding on the ground, just in case a child were to fall. There was also no shield for the children from the sun, which could potentially cause heat stroke. The Childcare worker who ran the place so proudly explained that she cooks her meals at her home and transports them to the centre, something I knew was against safety recommendations, as firstly because food safety standards advise for only equipped vehicles to transport and preserve food in right temperature, and also reheating cooked food is simply not recommended, therefore its best to find a place that cooks food on site or delivers food from professionals that does not require reheating. Also, the classes seemed clearly overcrowded, and the teacher to child ratio was not as per the 1 teacher and 1 assistant per every 20 children over twenty as per recommendations. And finally the curriculum was less than mediocre to say the least.

Based on the numerous questions I’ve received regarding this topic and the fact that at least 70% of the current workforce is made up of working mothers who have no choice but to put their children in daycare, I’ve made things a little easier for you by teaming up with Boecker® to launch the “ASK YOURSELF” campaign that aims to encourage parents to question the safety of nurseries in order to ensure they have made the right choice of nursery for their children. So instead of going through all the trouble like I did to figure out what to look out for, Boecker® has gone ahead and made a list for you HERE

They’ve also gone a step further to launch the Safe ChildCare™ certification program, the first internationally certified program for childcare facilities. This is a year-round control program that aims to raise awareness of common infection, health and safety systems, food safety, and bio-hazards found in child care facilities. It also consists of a continuous training program for child care staff. So now that such a certification exists, I personally believe this will help so many parents filter out the good childcare centers from the not so great ones.

I’m happy to report that I settled on an amazing Childcare Centre with Luca that exceeded all my expectations and I really hope you can find one that will give you the same piece of mind I got.

Jo Malone Now In Lebanon

June 5, 2018 - 3 Comments

Jo Malone London was always on my list of stores to visit every chance I would get when I was abroad, as I would any Sephora. And like many other people getting to know the brand I was eager to scoop up their iconic candles that I would strategically place on my makeup table, but I quickly came to the realization that there was more to Jo Malone besides that much-coveted Instagrammable candle.

Joe Malone is a well-versed lifestyle brand, with a luxurious collection of scents and fragrances to cater to your home, bath and body. This quintessentially British store has finally landed this year in Lebanon and I’ve been one of the lucky ones here to receive some of their latest releases and newest collections first.

I had the pleasure of getting invited to their new boutique located at ABC Verdun to meet the team who flew in exclusively to walk us through the iconic Fragrance House and experience first-hand the wide-range of lifestyle collection it offers. There I discovered a timeless quality about Jo Malone and a generous philosophy, with a story behind every scent that makes you instantly connect with the brand. I also learned about the years of research that go into the unique and unexpected combination of perfectly balanced scents that can be customized to fit your own taste, an attribute that has made Jo Malone stand out amongst the rest since its inception.

As a homemaker and a person who loves to host, I instantly fell in love with Jo Malone’s concept of styling my home with my own signature scent that would resonate with my guests, a one-of-a-kind mix and match that was unique to my place. I was drawn to the the Linen Sprays which you can spray on to bedsheets, towels and even napkins when having guests over to complement the ambiance. I chose the warm aromatic lavender in the fresh Lino New Vento Scento Surround Spray which I apply on to our pillows and towels to give our bedroom that five star hotel lavish-comfy feel.

I was also keen on trying out popular diffusers and instantly loved the scent of the Pomegranate Noir Scent Surround Diffuser, with the particularly rich ingredients of pomegranate, raspberries and plum spiked with pink pepper and Casablanca lilies. I loved how long-lasting and effective it is thanks to the special reeds they use, and the bottle adds such an elegant touch to our living space.

The English Fields collection was also recently launched, an unexpected collection of cereals and grains that capture the true essence of the beautiful English countryside during harvest season. The full set entails five fragrances created by renowned perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui who I was told actually spent time physically in the actual landscape in order to come up with these scents. I quickly made favorites, a mix of the Primrose and Rye coupled with the Green Wheat and MeadowSweet.

A little goes a long way with Jo Malone I find that one of their colognes can last me up to a year, so if you’re thinking of owning your first fragrance than I suggest you start of with one of their bestselling colognes, especially if simple yet refined is your thing. Besides their bestseller, the warm Peony and Blush Suede, which is a classic for me; I really enjoyed the English Pear and Freesia from their Fruity Collection, it’s crisp, feminine and fresh, like “a walk in an orchard during autumn.”

And can we not forget the packaging. I’m starting to collect the pretty boxes, I don’t have the heart to toss them out, they add such a lovely touch to my dressing room, I especially loved the Beirut-themed pigeon rock one. Such a lovely touch to commemorate Jo Malone’s opening in Lebanon.

If you haven’t discovered the world of Jo Malone I highly suggest you head down to ABC Verdun and get the full experience, ask them to help you combine your favorite fragrances. They’re also the perfect gift to bring along to Iftars this Ramadan. Let me know what your favorite are!

The Kiehl’s Oils That Have Transformed My Skin

April 17, 2018 - Leave a Comment

It’s no secret I’ve been adamant about taking care of my skin lately, I’m in my early thirties (shhh… don’t tell a soul) and having two toddlers can make you young at heart but seriously do a number on your skin.

Now I use many different types of creams and moisturizers which I constantly share with you on my Instastories, and I’m a big masker, but for the past year I’ve discovered a skin care secret and an extra-step to my routine, which has literally transformed my skin and put a serious halt on my aging signs. And that would be Kiehl’s oils. Oil you might think? Is that even good for my skin? What if my skin is already oily? Wouldn’t it cause me to break out? Before I get into it let me tell you which oils I am referring to.

Day Time

Daily Reviving Concentrate

It contains essentials oils from ginger, sunflower and Tamanu (it’s an exotic nut tree) all of which work to keep your skin smooth, diminish fine lines, fight dehydration and fatigue. The mix of ingredients in this has become a game changer in the skin care industry. This step will not replace a single one of your skin care routine steps, it will simply just become your first and most important one, I promise.

How To Apply

2 to 3 drops of Kiehl’s Daily Reviving Concentrate in the morning will be more than enough to last you the ENTIRE day, applied to your hands to distribute evenly and then gently pat your hands all over your face, and no you don’t have to avoid your T-zones. You might think ok that’s too little to make a difference. You are wrong. Think of this like a vitamin pill you take daily for your skin. It will give your skin a boost, and get the blood flowing, so expect an immediate glow. It will also protect your skin against all those things flying in the air from pollution that make it more dull. Feel free to continue with your creams, moisturizers or any other steps you have in your routine after this.

Another Way I like to Apply it

We’ve all seen a ridiculous amount of makeup tutorials on Instagram and YouTube where bloggers will apply oil to their foundations. What these oils do is give a shot of radiance to your skin, that will seep through even the thickest of foundations to make your skin breath and look more natural and help makeup look less piled up. Also, if you invested all your makeup allowance on matte foundations and now want something a little more glow-y then all you have to do is apply one or two drops of this oil directly to your foundation and onto your face.

Results

Besides hydrating my skin and stopping it from looking so dull due to major fatigue, I would say eliminating my fine lines by almost 50%. That’s why I swear by it and Midnight Recovery Concentrate which I will also tell you about below.

Nightime

Midnight Recovery Concentrate

It contains lavender, primrose and squalene oils, that all together work towards fighting signs of aging, hence why its perfect to apply right before bed, so your skin can absorb it and it works all night to rejuvenate.

This is a cult hero, skin care gurus and celebrities swear by it and I’m not going to lie; I was doubtful. Like how can one bottle of oil do so much? It just does. You really do feel great results the next morning. Not only will you feel like your skin is actually smoother, softer and just healthier but you will feel major suppleness especially after a month. It also feels so calming and gentle without lingering for too long.

How To Apply

The same way you would apply the Daily Reviving Concentrate, 2 to 3 drops on your hands and then on to your face. But because this is part of my evening routine I like to be a little extra and massage my face with it. But here’s the thing, I like to give this baby the FaceTime it deserves so if I’m applying it before bed, I won’t apply any night cream, and guess what I don’t need to.

Results

The first week I used this, I remember posting a couple of pictures online and getting more “your skin looks great” comments than usual. I never hid what I’ve been using from anyone. I even got got a couple of Botox question. No baby I got Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery and you should too, thank me later.

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Midnight Recovery Cleansing Oil– Equipped with the same essential oils as the concentrate, this is an oil cleanser. You basically use it to wash your face, and your makeup off. But because this product is based from oil, expect super- hydration to post-rinse.

Sometimes you’ll discover a product and think, what did I do before this. This is one of them for me. Especially the Midnight Recovery- also nicknamed Midnight Miracle.
What you’ll love even more about Kiehl’s is that you can actually pass by one of their points of sale and request a sample of both. But if you want to add one of them to your skin care routine and don’t have the budget to start with both I would suggest you first go with the Midnight Recovery Concentrate first and then move on to the Daily Reviving Concentrate.

On Mother’s Day…

March 21, 2018 - Leave a Comment

I never really gave Motherhood much of a thought before I had become a mother myself. I mean, I always tried my best to be appreciative and grateful towards my mother the way any daughter would, I’d buy her the occasional card or gift and thank her whenever I can, believing that it was an adequate token of appreciation for her efforts and I fulfilled my duty.

Now my mother and I, we share a very special bond, I’m her only girl between three other boys and she’s always made it a point to treat me differently, preferentially dare I say. In fact, maybe I grew up a little too self-confident because my mother always told me I’m special BECAUSE I’m a girl, her girl.

But it wasn’t until I dove head first into the crazy/beautiful journey of motherhood that I began to even comprehend what it takes to commit your entire being to the care of your children. To take the wholehearted decision of putting all your needs aside because now they come first, they are what matters. Nothing else.

How my mother raised the four of us with just my father and no other support from family in a foreign country I can’t imagine, but what I do know is her motivation is contagious, and she pushes me everyday, to find the strength I need to give it my best shot no matter how tired or overwhelming things may get. Her devotion to her family is phenomenal, and her ability to continue to care for us even as adults both physically and emotionally fascinates me. To me she represents the eternal fountain of giving, of generosity, kindness and an unmatched ability to love.

And as I watch her now excel in her new role as grandma, I’m in awe by the relationship she has formed with my children. They seek the same comfort in her that I have as a child and it awakens so many memories, her soothing voice takes me back to a special place in time.

She manages to complete me as a mother, to fill the gaps where I fall short, and to give me that peace of mind I need when I leave. She has held me together these past two years, as I struggled with the pressure and fatigue of becoming a mother of two in just two years. She is my source of power, the voice of reason and my best friend.

I love you mamma. Not just for all that you did for me but for how much you love my children. I may never be half the mother you are, you’ve set the bar really high but you are my inspiration, and will always be. I’m so grateful you get to witness me become a mother, this is something I don’t take for granted and although I can never repay you for all that you have done for us, I hope I can at least celebrate and hold on to every moment we have together.

I hope you enjoy this special video I shot in collaboration with Baume et Mercier for Mother’s day this year. Thank you for making all our milestones all the more precious.

Video by: Patrick Sawaya

9 Things I Learned in 2017

December 31, 2017 - Leave a Comment

2017. I loved you. You were so good to me. First you made me a momma again. This I will be forever grateful to you for. Next you brought along my beauty segment on MBC’s hit show Project Runway with Nivea amongst so many other exciting ambassadorships, such as Michael Kors, Puma, Aquafina and Baume et Mercier. Then baby Sienna’s Baptism which was an absolute dream. My little Luca’s second birthday and his first day at day care. I got to travel to London, Milan, Paris and Amsterdam. I hosted my very own first Master Class with Benefit Cosmetics which SOLD OUT. I also got to work with so many other exciting brands such as H&M, Batiste, L’Oreal, LUX, Jamaloukicon, and Uterque to name a few. So yes, you can say I’ve been busy, in fact, I’ve had my hands quite full, literally. I’m exhausted, but I’m happy and thankful that I get to do all this and raise a family.

That’s not to say this year hasn’t had its ups and downs, it has, there were times were I’ve felt overwhelmed and frazzled with two under two at home. After being pregnant for two years in a row, it was slightly difficult getting to know “me” again, while adjusting to the huge shift as a family of four. Striking a balance has been quite the challenge, but I feel like I’ve finally gotten the hang of things. And just like I do every year, I’m sharing with you some lessons I’ve learned in 2017 that I’m definitely carrying over with me to 2018. Hope they can be as helpful to you and save you lots of trouble.

1. Be Real. Nothing sells more than real. Being real means being true to yourself. Sticking to the values you were raised with and just being a genuine person. I’m not a model, I’m not a celebrity, and I’m not trying to be one, I’m a blogger and a writer. I was reluctant to join Snapchat because I wasn’t sure my unpolished messy life as a mother would be appealing to an audience that was getting accustomed to glossy influencer features and perfect looking-lives. But then I heard back from people, who told me they felt my realness, that they connected with me, that I made them feel good about themselves and felt like they could find a real relatable friend in me and best of all trusted my credibility regardless of any sponsorships. These are the things that keep me driven.

2. Perfection is a mirage. It’s an optical illusion. Striving for it is only tiresome and self-harmful. I’m not only referring to social media, I mean in life. I will never be the perfect mother, or the perfect friend, or the perfect cook. Although I thought I’d like to nail it all, my home will never look as perfect as I had initially designed it be and things will not always go according to my perfect plan. And it hasn’t been easy to take a step back and try to just accept that some things I can’t control 100% because I am by nature a control freak. And letting go, is tough, but it can be relieving and I’m learning to do that one step at a time.

3. You can’t please everybody. In fact, if you do please everybody it probably means you don’t stand up for anything. I work in a field were PR is everything, even if it means being nice to someone who just isn’t nice at all. Sometimes, its best to stay quiet about your opinion and the nature of this industry may force you to overlook things you are not comfortable with. But you know what, there will ALWAYS be that one person who judges you, that won’t like you or doesn’t want to work with you even if they don’t know you and guess what there will be even more people that appreciate your work and add value to it, so just move on. Do not waste your time trying to figure out why or how, just focus on how green the grass is on your side.

4. There’s nothing quite like getting back to reading; a Book. A beautiful paperback. A story, words, not captions. not articles. not quotes. Full pages, with plots and lessons and charismatic characters. It’s like feeding our hungry brains which have been so neglected and abused and drawing inspiration from works that made me fall in love with writing in the first place.

5. Forgiveness. Letting go. Of the past and present. Un-grudging a grudge. Un-judging a judge. Turning a new page with someone you never thought you would let in again. Giving someone a chance, a real chance to start over. It feels good, and it will allow you to forge stronger relationships and relieve yourself from the burden of being resentful.

6. Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. Never be afraid to walk away from projects or people that aren’t a good fit for you, no matter how luring they may be, people will respect you for your selectiveness. Trust that voice in your head and let it guide you.

7. Vacation. The mom guilt held me down. Then the what-if fear paralyzed me. Then came the scary intrusive thoughts of danger. Until my entire family and husband dragged me on that plane and forced me to accept that I too can get some time off motherhood. Yes, it doesn’t mean I’m selfish. Or that I’m not in the “mood” for my children. It just means that in order to be a good mother I have to be a happy, well-rested and somewhat satisfied with myself. I have to take care of me, and try somehow, to get a glimpse of the pre-baby me and know that a part of her is still there, so that I can come back and be the best mom I can be.

8. Change that look. Even if you’re so into your long locks. There’s a reason why they call it a makeover because in a strange way you do get to start over. It can be embracing a new style of jeans or shoes you never thought you’d pull off. Looking in the mirror and realizing you can be versatile can change your entire perspective.

9. Taking a break. If you look at my page, you would notice that sometimes I just go offline for an entire week. No posts, no stories, just radio silence. They call it digital detox for a reason. Although blogging requires a constant stream of original digital content, I decided I can march to the beat of my own drum and still be relevant. This year I chose not to give in to the pressure, even if it means declining some really great oppurtunities, even if it means letting my hair get messy and greasy and wearing my fat pants at home for a week, because at the end of the day, the life the matters is the one you actually live and love, rather than portray.

Ivy Says x Baume et Mercier

December 31, 2017 - Leave a Comment

This year was special to say the least. I was blessed enough to become a mother for the second time to a beautiful, strong, and sweet baby girl, my Sienna. I finally had the privilege to call myself a mother of two. And it hasn’t been easy, being a full-time mother while keeping up with a demanding blogging schedule, but I promised myself, I refuse to look back after a couple of years and ask myself, how did it all go by so fast? Why didn’t I enjoy my children more? I wish I gave my children more of my time because they really do grow up so fast. I promised myself I would take in every minute, cherish it, engrave its memory in my heart, because life is a collection of precious moments, and we should celebrate each one. On this occasion as we bid this amazing year 2017 goodbye, allow me to share with you a video in collaboration with Baume et Mercier that is very dear to my heart, the best one I’ve taken part in my entire 9 year career of blogging. Thank you Baume et Mercier for always reminding me that life is about moments, this video may be one minute long, but to me it’s a story of the past, present and future moments I wish to spend with my family.

24 Things No One Tells You About Having a Second Baby

December 5, 2017 - Leave a Comment

1. With your first, not only did you pay a ridiculous sum of money for a designer hospital bag, you also meticulously packed it months and months in advance with an overzealous list of things like organic conscious cotton linens, matching pjs for you and baby and ridiculously over-priced diapers. This time around you’re lucky if you remember to grab some things on your way out to the hospital because between curbing your toddler’s tantrum and wrestling him into changing his nappies, ain’t nobody got time for cute newborn shopping lists.

2. With baby number one, you created mood boards and themes for the nursery only days after that test turned positive, with your second you finally got around to installing the curtains only after she’s 3 months old.

3. And just like that you’re once baby toddler has grown into a full grown child as soon as you return from the hospital. It’s like his head grew bigger overnight. How. Did. This. Happen?

4. Remember how you inspected guests and made everyone bathe in sanitizer and remove their shoes at the door before even glancing at baby number one. Now you’re just passing around baby number 2 to whomever can hold her just so you can bring the blood flow back to your arms again.

5. Between the different creams and products, you would lather baby number one with, bath time resembled a spa session at the Four Seasons. Now baby number 2 is lucky to even get a bath and when she does you’ll probably just throw her in with the toddler in his swamp of toys and rubber fish.

6. You’ll get an A for Effort, but you will never be able to strike the perfect balance between both kids no matter how much you try. You’ll never be able to give number two the same attention and tentativeness you did to number one. Which will make number 2 way more independent, so it’s not such a bad thing really. Don’t feel so bad. Or at least that’s what I tell myself to feel better.

7. Overwhelmed is an understatement. Suddenly your once sweet toddler despises bath time and your newborn won’t sleep for more than 15 minutes in a stretch. It’s like that part in the movie where the hero keeps losing over and over and over again but you know what they win in the end and so will you mama. Your patience will be tested until you cuddle with both, at the same time, for the first time, and you realize that there are 2 pairs of big eyes staring at you, because you are their mama and they your world. And you close your eyes and feel like you’re heart is about to explode with fulfillment and purpose until one of them has a poop explosion.

8. Speaking of poop explosions, did you really think changing one diaper was hard work? Try two runny diapers. You’ll need to refine those logistical and operational skills as your home will start resembling a baby factory. And yes, you will end up putting the wrong diaper on the wrong child. Every. Single. Time.

9. Lunch time with two gets as busy as KFC in a food court. One hungry baby and an angry toddler can spell more drama than a Lebanese soap opera. And let’s just say the only one happy to see food on the floor is the dog.

10. Remember how your first went through his entire first year barely catching a cold? Yeah well, thanks to number one’s recent stint at daycare, your poor second child has a cold every other week that she’s come to actually love the taste of Physiomere Baby and enjoys the snot sucker.

11. If you thought leaving a house with one baby was hard work, try packing for a trip out to the mall with two. Nevermind. Going out is overrated anyway. You’ll eventually just decide to stay home. Forever.

12. Your toddler will soon notice the imminent looming threat that had entered his home and try to eliminate it. Your job? To foil all assassination attempts and keep number 2 alive and kicking.

13. Remember how you invited the entire family to come and witness your first born’s first taste of solids like it was a solar eclipse. Your poor second will probably have her first taste of non-organic courgettes with only you as a witness while the toddler tries to burn the house down.

14. Remember how excited you were when baby number one first started crawling? This time around you secretly wish you can strap baby number two to something just to stop her from being mobile too soon, because how on earth are you supposed to run after two toddlers at the same time?

15. Remember the No-TV until baby number one turns 2 rule, yeah well, by the time she is six months old, Baby Number 2 will know how to work NetFlix.

16. Remember that strict schedule you were so keen on putting your first child on, running home from family lunches just to be on time for shower time and bedtime, yeah well, your second child nap time consists of an impromptu bottle in her stroller at the grocery store.

17. Suddenly newborn late night feedings and poop explosions feel nice and easy compared to negotiating with a toddler who decided he wants to take of all his clothes at the mall and have chocolate for dinner.

18. You look at first time mom’s in a total state of panic and laugh a little at how easy they have it and how funny they are to worry so much, yes it was you once before but since having another baby you’re now you freakin Khaleesi the true mother of dragons.

19. Remember how you were keen on not overstimulating your first child before bedtime keeping the lights dim and playing lullabies and white noise, lol,now the hour before sleep resembles a scene from a WWE arena with you as the star attraction.

20. Remember how scared and worried you felt when baby number one would cry as a newborn? Now you feel just as scared and worried that your newborn might wake baby number one up when she cries.

21. Sleep? What’s that? Come night time you turn into Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch roaming your children’s rooms changing nappies, preventing one from falling off a bed, inspecting temperatures, bottle feeding, and a 100 other tasks you never thought you knew how to do until you transform into a White Walker by sunrise.

22. You’ll never leave the room without not one but two baby monitors attached to you, and just when you think you and your husband can finally settle in for a Netflix Original and some pizza, a child will wake up. Someone will always wake up.

23. Simultaneous naps are a long lost dream, they will never happen, but if and when they do happen, you win in life.

24. Your heart is not yours anymore, it’s vulnerable, because it now lives outside your body in two little bodies, and suddenly all the intense feelings you used to feel with one baby become two. And there are times where you’ll feel weak in the knees like the worry is about to engulf you and raising two is just overwhelming you that you’re not so sure you are built for motherhood but just like that, you find a strength you never knew you had in you not just to raise those babies but to help them thrive.
Grab motherhood by the horns, you got this momma!

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