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Preparing for Labor + Delivery

It’s impossible to plan all the details of your baby’s birth but you can make sure…

Preparing for the Fourth Trimester: 12 Tips for a Smooth Postpartum Recovery

Getting ready for the arrival of your little one is an exciting and joyful experience. But,…

Fourth Trimester

Embracing every second of this season because these moments don’t last forever. 🤍🥹 I’m so proud…

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New Seasons

Guess what??! The second Oby collab dropping end of December! Zion is gonna be a big…

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Kid Travel Must-Haves

Traveling with kids is a lot. If you’ve done it before, congrats! It’s no easy feat.…

Take A Break

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It’s Okay To Take A Break

If you’re reading this, you’re probably someone who has a lot on their plate. Women tend…

Everyday Self-care Ideas

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Everyday Self-care Ideas

Self-care care has been all the rave lately and I’m here for it! Unfortunately, our definition…

Things I wish I knew before my first pregnancy

Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Pregnancy

Swollen feet, a changing body, loneliness, and extreme joy were all the things I was feeling…

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I was about two weeks pregnant here & had no idea.

I was about two weeks pregnant here & had no idea. The crazy thing is a few months before, I relaunched my art + design studio & I was dreaming about how cool it would be to include mural work in my studio.
Next thing I know, I was all booked for the year and ended up completing 8 mural & wall designs all while carrying Shiloh 🤰🏽
I share all this to encourage you to finally start whatever God has placed in your heart. Don’t walk in fear, don’t make excuses, just take that first step and start—before you know it you’ll be living in the moment you prayed for years ago.
This was the very first time I painted in such a big scale (26.5ft x 8.5 ft to be exact). I remember saying, I’ve never done it before but I’ll figure it out lol. That’s God-confidence right there. I was praying the whole way through 😂
Thank you @your_community_therapist for allowing me to grace the walls of @anesistherapy!🤍
Featuring: “Healing Journey”.
#muralartist #motherhood #mural #madisonwi #entrepreneurship #visualartist #afrolatinaartist #arttherapy #healingjourney #pregnancy

Welcome to all the new faces! I’m so glad you’

Welcome to all the new faces! I’m so glad you’re here!
I hope you feel inspired & seen on my little corner of the Internet 🥰
My name is Alina👋🏽
A little about me:
- I own a Creative Studio that specializes in Branding, Content Creation & Murals for small businesses. 🎨
- I’ve been married to my best friend @isaiahoby for five years (we’ve known each other for almost 10 years).
- My husband and I are Associate Pastors at our home church. 💒
- We have a 4 year old son named Zion & a 2 month old baby girl named Shiloh 🤍
- I have to eat something sweet after every meal🍨
- I was born in Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
Drop a fun fact about yourself! Cant wait to chat with you all!⬇️
#mamablogger #afrolatina #motherhood #mamalife

Loving reminders for the perfectionist mama🤍
—Good enough is good enough.
—There’s no such thing as the perfect mom.
—It’s okay to make mistakes.
—You are the best mom for your kids.
Say these to yourself, Repeat.
#motherhood #postpartumjourney #fourthtrimester #pregnancyjourney #momlife #mamalife #progressnotperfection #motherlove #newbornbaby #momoftwo

What are some things that helped you in your postp

What are some things that helped you in your postpartum journey? Help a mama & Let us know in the comments! ⬇️
// Preparing for the fourth trimester is just as important as preparing for birth! Planning ahead can make recovery so much easier & allow you to be in a better place for both yourself and your new baby. Birth is just a few hours, Postpartum lasts for months— don’t forget to prioritize it!
Postpartum with my first child was incredibly difficult, I had no idea what to expect. I was lonely, in lots of pain, stressed, sad, sleep deprived & very anxious. I was scared to be in the same place again so this time around I was very intentional with how I wanted recovery to look like for me. Planning ahead has been a game changer so far. I can say that I’m actually enjoying the 4th trimester this time around! 🤍//
#postpartum #postpartumbody #fourthtrimester #birthprep #postpartumprep #postpartumprepguide #birthing #mamalife #momtobe #postpartumjourney
#6weekspostpartum #postpartumrecovery

First outing as a family of 4! 🥰 Getting 2 kid

First outing as a family of 4! 🥰
Getting 2 kids out the door is an extreme sport! For some reason newborns always poop right as you’re walking out the door & the older kid can never find their socks 🤣
We went to The Immersive Van Gogh Experience & it was amazing! We got to see his major works come to life in this beautiful music/light show. Perfect family friendly activity— Zion had a blast & Shiloh slept for most of it! (Free admission for kids under 6yrs)
Check it out in a city near you. @lhimmersive @vangogh.experience @lighthouseartspacemadison
#familyfriendly #vangoghexperience #vangoghalive #artoftheday #familyday #familytime #artlover #kidfriendly #minivlog #familyvlog #6weekspostpartum #fourthtrimester #emilyinparis #familyactivities #familyfun #momlife #madisonwi

Read why ⬇️ It’s impossible to plan all the

Read why ⬇️
It’s impossible to plan all the details of your birth but you can make sure that no matter what happens, you receive the care you deserve & are at peace knowing you made the best decisions for YOU.
With my first baby I was 24, no one in my circle was having kids & people weren’t as vocal on socials about birth/prep experiences. Like many, I relied heavily on my OB to give me all the information I thought I needed when it came to my birth.
Fast forward to my due date, Baby hadn’t arrived and I went in for my 40 week check up (I had been 5cm dilated since the previous week). The first thing my OB asked was “do you want to have this baby today?”
I thought, “oh wow I didn’t know I could choose.” So I called my husband to hear his thoughts and we decided, “Yeah let’s do it.” Her response soon after was, “We could’ve delivered this baby last week if I knew you’d be dilated 5cm for a whole week.” (Wut 🤔) Before I knew it I was scheduled to be induced later that afternoon so I hurried home to get ready.
If you didn’t know— Black and brown women in U.S. have the highest rates of induction which can increase risks for both mom and baby. Yet another contributing factor to black/brown maternal mortality rates.
I found out later that it wasn’t necessary to get induced at 40 weeks if there were no complications. Induction isn’t typically discussed unless it’s 1-2 weeks after due date & if baby hasn’t arrived.
I thank God that there were no issues during my first birth but wish that my OB gave me more info & that I had the courage to question her.
Advocating for yourself is very hard and is extremely intimidating in situations like these. The reality is that although medical professionals can know what they’re doing (at times)—at the end of the day your care and safety is what matters most.
For my 2nd birth, I was able to have the most incredible experience because I did things on my terms. Thanking God for all the mamas on this platform that are sharing their birth stories & encouraging others to advocate for themselves!
#birthstory #maternalhealth #postpartum #postpartumjourney #postpartumhealth #pregnancy #birthingaffirmations #mamalife

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