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happy fall, y'all! 🍂 swipe to see this little p

happy fall, y'all! 🍂 swipe to see this little pumpkin helping me decorate our front porch for the new season! 🌻

I CANNOT get over this fricken outfit on Eva 😭😍 @baileysblossoms seriouslyy has the cutest stuff !

@baileysblossoms is turning 13 and to celebrate, they're having a massive site wide sale where EVERYTHING (including Mommy + Me) is BOGO freeee!! Use code BBTEEN at checkout 🙌🏼

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#happyfall #falldecor #fallfun #frontporchdecor #celebrate #babygirl #10months #babyootd #girlmom #ootd #bogofree #baileysblossoms #gift #outfitideas #falloutfit #cutebabyoutfit #newseason

To prepare for the first day of fall tomorrow, we

To prepare for the first day of fall tomorrow, we met up with some friends and brought Eva to her first apple orchard! 🍂🍎 Eva liked watching me pull apples off the tree, riding the mini John Deere tractor and pretending to be a big kid on the swing set. She and Everly shared leaves and snacks with each other haha and I have no doubt they'll be besties 👶🏻👶🏼

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#appleorchard #happyfall #besties #appleseason #fallactivities #fallfun #babysfirst #firstdayoffall #babygirl #applepicking #applepickingseason #honeycrisp #johndeere #familyfun #appletree

oily babe ☀️ swipe to the end to see the 2 tin

oily babe ☀️ swipe to the end to see the 2 tiny teeth that have popped through her gums (& why we're so grateful for copaiba essential oil these days!)

did you know that essential oils have soo many benefits, even for your littles?! after doing my own research & carefully & slowly introducing them into eva's world, I've discovered several essential oils that have become a part of our daily routine & have made our lives SO much easier (& less toxic!). what's more, young living has ready-to-use solutions and products for babies, so you know it'll be safe for their sensitive systems. they also have prediluted oils specifically for kids that we're obsessed with too!

message me if you're ever interested in introducing essential oils into your world ☀️ I'd love to help you get started!

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#oilybabe #essentialoils #youngliving #oillife #baggageandco #seedlings #seedtoseal #kidscents #seedtosealpromise #oilsforbabies #oilsforkids #younglivingeo #momlife #motherhood #happybaby #copaiba #copaibaessentialoil #oilsarelife #magicinabottle #oilsformoms #ylcommunity
#yldistributor #ylexecutive

"We get 18 delicious summers with our children. Th

"We get 18 delicious summers with our children. This is 1 of your 18. If that is not perspective, I don't know what is." -Jessica Scott

Perspective -- sure. Pressure -- that too. After reading this quote for the first time, I felt a punch to my heart. Alllll the feels. And then my anxiety sky-rocketed. I wondered if I was doing enough as a mom to make this summer memorable enough. I didn't want this summer to end. The thought of it ending almost threw me into a panic attack.

I forced myself to take a step back and remember that every single simple moment with my baby has been so special. Those sleepless newborn nights. Learning to breastfeed. Watching her grow. Her first laughs. The gummy smiles (now with 2 teeth though!). Comforting her through medical obstacles. Seeing her eyes light up the first time she saw an airplane in the sky. Giggling and finger-painting. Cuddles after a long day. Seeing her learn to crawl and explore the world around her. Watching Sesame Street together. As I write, more and more fun moments come to mind.

Like this moment, in the pictures: her first time going to the beach of a small local lake. Her first time feeling sand. Water that wasn't in the bathtub or a pool. Allllll the splashing. Watching her and Noah play together. Remembering how cold she was when we got out and how I had to hold her for a while so she could warm up.

A patient of mine once told me that once you have kids, time will go faster than ever. Man, were they right. This has felt like the fastest summer of my life. But I've also finally allowed myself to see that it really has been a delicious summer.

Babies don't keep, so I'm soaking in every second I can get with this little girl. I can't wait to experience a delicious Minnesota Fall, Winter and Spring with her too -- for at leaaaast another 17 years. Hopefully after that, she won't be too cool to still hang out with me 😏

Cheers to the end of summer. I'm actually okay with it 💕

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#RealLife #SpecialMoments #Motherhood #Momspiration #NewlyMama #FirstTimeMom #18Summers #MotherhoodDiaries #MomLife #Relatable #BabyGirl #BabiesDontKeep #LetThemBeLittle

✨ Makeover Monday ✨ It's crazy how just a MIR

✨ Makeover Monday ✨

It's crazy how just a MIRROR can totally transform a space. And believe it or not -- this is the same mirror in both of these pictures 🤯 the first picture is just a frame from @mirrormate that's placed over the original mirror. Mind-blown! I love it so much! 😍

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#gifted #mirrormate #mirrorframe #bathroom mirror #diy #homeproject #easydiy #transformation #makeovermonday #bathroominspiration #bathroomdiy

Playing with the leftover flowers from her monthly

Playing with the leftover flowers from her monthly photo 🌸 not only was this an excellent photo op, but it was a great sensory activity for her. We practiced being "gentle" with the delicate petals. We tickled her nose with the flowers. And she quickly learned they don't taste very good 😅

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#sensory #sensoryplay #flowerpetals #sensoryplayideas #10months #10monthsold #babiesdontkeep

Naptime at Nana's house just got easier 😍 Eva

Naptime at Nana's house just got easier 😍

Eva will not sleep anywhere except her crib. It's a blessing that she prefers a safe sleep space, but it's super tough to get her to nap when we're not home. Fortunately, @bugaboousa has a new play yard that makes for a safe sleep space and Eva loves it just as much as her crib!

The Bugaboo Stardust is soo easy to set-up and when we're done with it, it folds up into a super slim and compact travel bag.

My mom's love for her grandbaby is so fierce! This play yard is Ann Crow approved ✔

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#bugaboo #bugaboostardust #playyard #safesleep #naptime #nana #nanasgirl #babygirl #stardust #snuggles #grandma #grandchild #grandkids #grandbaby

◤ T E N M O N T H S ◢ September 7, 2021

◤ T E N M O N T H S ◢

September 7, 2021

❁18 lbs
❁Crawling everyyywhere
❁Pulling up to a stand on everyyything
❁New fav hobby: climbing up the stairs
❁Walks small steps with hand-held assist
❁Waves "hi" & "bye-bye"
❁Says "mamamama" - based on context, she sometimes means "mama" but mostly it means "more" 😅
❁Loves crawling in the grass, admiring trees blowing in the wind & watching airplanes
❁Understands what "no" means & doesn't like it
❁Bo is her best bud 🐶 he is always making her laugh
❁Has 1 tooth! 🦷
❁Fav foods: chicken, broccoli, blueberries
❁Still loves: her sleepsack & taking naps, bathtime, Elmo, "Peek-A-Boo", her reflection, reading books

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#10months #10monthsold #babygirl #mamasgirl #motherhood #babiesdontkeep #almost1

I think I become more and more obsessed with this

I think I become more and more obsessed with this squishy face every day 😍

Life isn't always as peachy as it seems 🍑 For

Life isn't always as peachy as it seems 🍑

For starters, I don't look like this today. I actually took these photos a month ago. I don't usually take selfies but I felt really pretty this day. My complexion was insanely clear, the clearest it had been in a long time (thanks, @youngliving products). The lighting was perfect. Idk, the mood struck me.

Literally 2 days later, our house came down with THE virus; Noah tested positive. Somehow, miraculously, Eva and I were negative, so we went to stay at my parent's until Noah tested negative. It didn't feel fair. We had done everything "right". We got vaccinated. We wore masks with our patients every day at work. Our patients even wore masks. Between thinking I may get sick, panicking that my baby would get sick, hating that I couldn't be home to take care of Noah, not being allowed to go to work until I tested negative, to having to use up the little PTO I had left, I was an emotional mess.

I share this because I hope no one ever thinks I always have my shit together. I definitely don't. I'm currently typing this while sitting on my toy-filled living room floor, wearing sweatpants my baby spit-up on and an old nursing bra. My bed isn't fixed, I have a couple loads of laundry to do and there are dirty dishes in the sink. I'm far from perfect.

Instagram is often a highlight reel. People (including myself) tend to share the best moments in life. Pictures (like these ones) can be misleading. I've shared a lot about our obstacles with Eva's health, a little about my postpartum anxiety, but you don't always get to see the ugly parts. I like to keep my page light and positive, but that doesn't mean every day of my real life is light and positive, I promise ✌🏼💕

ETA: Noah is doing well! Totally healthy now!! He still can't taste or smell anything at all though 🥴 we're all under the same roof again ❤

#reallife #motherhood #realmomlife #realmoments #realthoughts #nobodysperfect #justpeachy

Eva's first time with itty bitty pigtails 😍😂

Eva's first time with itty bitty pigtails 😍😂 I'm obsessed

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#babyhair #babyhairstyles #babystyle #girlmom #mamasgirl #newhairdo #newhair #kidsfashionforall #9monthsold #pigtails #piggytails

9 months out ➝ 9 months in 🤍 (Well, almost 9

9 months out ➝ 9 months in 🤍

(Well, almost 9 months in. She decided to come a little early 🙃)
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#9monthsin9monthsout #9monthspregnant #thebump #bumpstyle #bumpdate #bumpootd #bumppic #9monthsold #9monthold #babygirl #mamaandme

My first baby 🖤 Life has been so crazy lately,

My first baby 🖤 Life has been so crazy lately, I can't believe I missed National Dog Day yesterday. Luckily, I celebrate this little dude with snuggles and belly rubs every day 🙌🏼 love you, lil Bo!!

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#NationalDogDay #BFF #MansBestFriend #LoveMyDog #DogDay #LittleBud

Don't let this photo fool you -- she has noooo ide

Don't let this photo fool you -- she has noooo idea what numbers or letters are yet 🤗

But when she DOES, she'll have the cutest puzzles ever to practice with! Thanks for gifting us these gorgeous personalized pieces, @busypuzzle ! 😍

#puzzle #personalized #cutebaby #letthembelittle #babygirl #personalizedpuzzle #busypuzzle #montessoribaby #montessori #montessoritoys #montessoriathome

☀️ g i v e a w a y ☀️ CLOSED!! I've teame

☀️ g i v e a w a y ☀️ CLOSED!!

I've teamed up with @lovevery to celebrate Eva turning 9 months old! The winner will receive a Lovevery Play Kit of their choice 🤩

TO ENTER:
☀️ Follow @lovevery + @lori_bularz
☀️ Tag a friend in the comments. 1 tag per comment! 1 tag = 1 entry. Unlimited entries allowed.
☀️ Share this post to your Insta-story + tag both accounts

Open to U.S. and Canada residents ❤

Giveaway ends on Tuesday the 17th at 8pm CST. One winner will be selected at random using a computer generated system. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or affiliated by Instagram. By entering, you confirm you are 18+ years of age.

Eva is pictured with The Explorer Play Kit from @lovevery (months 9-10) 🔭

#lovevery #playkit #loveveryplaykit #giveaway #fungift #giftaway #explore

◤ N I N E M O N T H S ◢ August 7, 2021 (

◤ N I N E M O N T H S ◢

August 7, 2021
(took me forever to get to the store to buy some flowers for this 🙃💐)

❁15 lbs 12 oz
❁Got her ears pierced to celebrate being done with her medical accessories (harness + helmet)
❁LOVES to clap her hands!
❁Dances to music
❁Just started waving "bye-bye"
❁Always happily chatting & giggling - no real words yet
❁Makes these adorable scrunched-nose eyes-closed smiles with funny sounds to get your attention
❁Can go from tummy ⇄ sit
❁Rolling and army crawling everyyywhere
❁Soooo close to being able to pull to stand without help
❁Bo is her best bud 🐶 she prefers his toys over hers sometimes
❁No teeth yet!
❁Pincer grasps foods like a pro!
❁Loves her Cheerios, Gerber Puffs & blueberries for her snacks
❁So many new foods this month, including fish. There honestly hasn't been a food she doesn't like yet!
❁Still loves: her sleepsack & taking naps, her teether toys, bathtime, Elmo, "Peek-A-Boo", her reflection, reading books (especially the touch-and-feel ones)

We're the 3 best friends that anyone could have ✨

Absolutely loved introducing little Eva to more of her extended family while we were in Indiana last week for a wedding! We had the best time ever 💕

Congratulations, Seth & Kara 💒

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#WeddingSeason #FamilyPhoto #3BestFriends #TheHangover #3bestfriendsthatanyonecouldhave #FamilyForever #Besties #BFFS #Family

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! 📖 this is officially the c

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! 📖 this is officially the cutest book I've ever read 😭❤

Personalized Pets Edition hardcover book gifted to us👶🏻🐶

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#StoryTime #BedtimeStory #BedtimeStories #DogAndBaby #BabyAndDog #DynamicDuo #8MonthsOld #CuteBaby

Earrings & hairbows are the only accessories we we

Earrings & hairbows are the only accessories we wear now ✨ @heyrowan helped us celebrate Eva's freedom from the Pavlik Harness and the cranial helmet by setting us up with the greatest ear-piercing experience ever! It was truly fantastic from start to finish. Booking the appointment was easy, the location was convenient in our local @target , our nurse was the nicest person in the world, cleanliness and safety was of top priority and the piercings look absolutely fabulous. I cannot get over how cute Eva is with her ears pierced.

What an amazing way to celebrate Eva overcoming SO much in her life thus far 🙌🏼

Thank you SO much, Rowan, we love you!!! ❤

CHEERS TO NO MORE MEDICAL ACCESSORIES!! 🍾

#heyrowan #heyrowanpartner #earpiercing #babyearpiercing #celebrate #happybaby #prettybaby #8monthsold

I love you cherry much! 🍒 I will cherry-ish the

I love you cherry much! 🍒 I will cherry-ish these memories forever 🍒 lolz, but for real

#momentslikethese #minime #motherhood #babiesofinstagramn #babiesdontkeep #matchingwithmommy #8monthsold

I couldn't pick just one photo. Pretty typical 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 swipe to see the world's best and biggest gummy smile 😍

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Hairbow: @losbowsny
Code "EVA15"

Outfit: @baileysblossoms
Code "LORI15"
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#BabyGirl #GirlMom #8MonthsOld #BabySmiles #MomLife #MomentsOfMotherhood #BabiesDontKeep #BabiesofInstagram

So glad God made me a momma to this little babe ❤

45 days in a pavlik harness for developmental hip

45 days in a pavlik harness for developmental hip dysplasia, 102 days in a cranial helmet for plagiocephaly, and neither one of these odd accessories seemed to actually bother her much at all.

I'm forever proud of this little girl for her constant strength and resilience 🤍

Thanks to the harness, Eva's hips no longer dislocate and she will have a normal childhood and adulthood. She can play all the sports she wants to, without limitations. She can run as fast as she wants to. She can swim and hike and dance and jump without worries. Thanks to the helmet, she no longer has a skull deformity. She won't have visual defects, middle ear malfunction, nor abnormalities of her jaw bone. A helmet will now fit properly and securely when she wants to ride bike with her friends or if she ever decides to get on a motorcycle. Bullies will never know that her head used to be super flat on the right side.

If you're a parent of a child going through either of these diagnoses and you feel overwhelmed, know that you're not alone, that it will get better, and that it's all SO worth it! Pat yourself on the back for being such an amazing parent to advocate for your baby and give them the care that they need and that they deserve!

The link in my bio has a direct link to one of my blog posts where you can read about Eva's journey with DDH, along with tips and tricks to make the experience a lot less overwhelming. A post on Eva's personal journey with plagiocephaly will be shared soon✏

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#Plagiocephaly #BuildABear #Celebrate #LifeChallenges #PlagiocephalyAwareness #FixinMyFlat #CranialHelmet #CranioCap #TeddyBear #HelmetBaby #FlatHeadSyndrome #HelmetHairDontCare #HipDysplasia #HipDysplasiaAwareness #HipHealthy #PlagioAwareness #Torticollis #DDH #HipDysplasiaBaby #DevelopmentalHipDysplasia #PavlikHarness #pavlikharnessjourney #DevelopmentalDysplasiaOfTheHip #Starband #DocBand #HipHipHooray #FashionAccessory #8MonthsOld #BabyGirl #HappyBaby

Soooo I'm still gonna share photos of Eva all the

Soooo I'm still gonna share photos of Eva all the time, even though Instagram is 'nO LoNgEr a pHoTo-sHaRinG apP' 🤪

4 reeaaaal though. Videos are tough for me. I'm working on getting out of my comfort zone and creating some reels, but they all sit in my drafts because ... I'm not sure why 🤷🏻‍♀️😅 anyone else struggling with this??

Also, I'm almost certain these are some of my new fav photos of Eva ever. These smiles melt me 😭❤

☀️Eva's hairbow: @losbowsny , code "EVA15"

☀️Eva's onesie: @baileysblossoms , code "LORI15"

#InstagramAlgorithm #PhotoSharing #BabyGirl #Mommyhood #Mamahood #Motherhood #MotherhoodDiaries #8MonthsOld #BabySmiles #SummerFun #SaturdayVibes #Weekend #NewlyMama #BabyLife #BabiesDontKeep #GirlMom #BabyFever #MomLife #ThisisMotherhood #MamasGirl #babiesofinstagram #Babies #kidsfashionforall

Playing, learning, exploring & growing to be her b

Playing, learning, exploring & growing to be her best self, all thanks to @lovevery ❤

Lovevery toys are designed by experts to support brain development for your baby at each important stage, and encourages playtime with a purpose.

We are subscribed to the Lovevery Play Kits! So every 2 months, during important developmental windows, we receive new toys that are tailored to the exact stage Eva is in! So cool!

Eva loves playing with her Lovevery Play Gym and assorted toys from all the Lovevery Play Kits. Check out the link in my bio to learn more! ❤

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#Lovevery #LoveveryPartner #LoveveryPlayGym #LoveveryBaby #LoveveryPlayKit #BabyToys #montessoritoys #montessori #montessoriathome #woodentoys #montessoribaby #Motherhood #BabyGirl #Mommyhood #NewlyMama #PlayGym #PlayArea #BabyPlayMat #HouseOfNoa #BabySmiles #HappyBaby #BabiesofInstagram #babiesdontkeep #LoveveryGift

◤ E I G H T M O N T H S ◢ July 7, 2021 (a

◤ E I G H T M O N T H S ◢

July 7, 2021
(a little late)

❁16 lbs 12 oz
❁Helmet freeeee!!!! 😭🥳 (as of yesterday)
❁Lots of chatty, happy squawks, screeches & giggles
❁Scrunched-nose eyes-closed smiles are her signature smiles
❁Just recently started clapping!
❁Down to 2 naps per day
❁Loves her puppy, Bo. Tries to pet him and shares her toys with him
❁Constantly rolling
❁Inchworm-sideways-wiggle-crawls towards toys
❁Drinks out of her @munchkininc 360 sippy cups and also the weighted-straw cups
❁Starting to pincer grasp her foods
❁Eats most table foods now!
❁Still loves: her sleepsack & taking naps, her teether toys, bathtime, Elmo, "Peek-A-Boo", her reflection, reading books (especially the touch-and-feel ones)

If you win the morning, you win the day 🙌🏼 I

Over the weekend, Eva started making this new face

Over the weekend, Eva started making this new face 😆 when she's happy or excited she scrunches up her nose and closes her eyes haha it's the cutest thing ever. I want to remember these little things forever because they make my heart so happy ❤

I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July! Now -- back to reality at work, wishing I were home with this little squish 🤍

Red, White & Bo 🇺🇲 Man, Eva loves Bo. She a

Red, White & Bo 🇺🇲

Man, Eva loves Bo. She actually loves all dogs, but Bo is her favorite. And together, these two are ready to party today. Helmet-less of course because it's gonna be toasty outside ☀️ We're going to spend time with neighbors and friends and family today and I'm so excited to celebrate America, with Eva for the first time Earth side! ❤🤍💙

What are you doing this holiday weekend?!

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Bo's bandana is from @bubsandbettys - use code "BO15"
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Eva's hairbow is from @losbowsny
- use code "EVA15"
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We are nearing the end of our journey with the cra

We are nearing the end of our journey with the cranial helmet! This coming Friday, Eva has a follow-up appointment with the orthotist to take new measurements of her head. Based on how well things looked at her visit 3 weeks ago, we're *almost* certain that this will be her last appointment and she will graduate from the helmet!!!

I can't believe I'm saying this, but a (small) part of me will miss this damn helmet.

Learning to sit independently was a breeze because if she fell over....she had a helmet on 🤷🏻‍♀️

If she was shaking a toy like crazy and whacking herself in the head, it was okay because....she had a helmet on 🤷🏻‍♀️

And I'm obsessed with the tiny tuft of hair that's now sprouting out of the top of the helmet 🤣

But I also can't wait for this to all be over. I can't wait for some normalcy after the Pavlik harness and the CranioCap. No more PT. No more goofy contraptions. Just a healthy growing baby. I can't wait!

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#Plagiocephaly #PlagiocephalyAwareness #FixinMyFlat #CranialHelmet #CranioCap #HelmetBaby #FlatHeadSyndrome #HelmetHairDontCare #PlagioAwareness #Torticollis #Starband #DocBand #BabiesDontKeep #motherhood #mamahood #mommyhood #motherhooddiaries #DDHcommunity #HipDysplasiaAwareness #FashionAccessory #7MonthsOld #BabyGirl #BabySmiles #HappyBaby #PavlikHarness #HipDysplasia #DDH #DevelopmentalDysplasiaOfTheHip

NASA Astronaut Eva Bularz in orbit 👩🏻‍🚀

NASA Astronaut Eva Bularz in orbit 👩🏻‍🚀✨ ➨swipe to see her official portrait 📸🚀

Let's be real -- it'd be a missed opportunity to NOT take a picture of your baby as a tiny astronaut when they have a cranial helmet to complete the outfit 💁🏻‍♀️

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#NASA #Astronaut #NASAastronaut #OuterSpace #BabyAstronaut #CuteBaby #WhenIGrowUp #BabiesDontKeep #Plagiocephaly #MamasGirl #FlatHead #PlagiocephalyAwareness #FixinMyFlat #CranialHelmet #CranioCap #HelmetBaby #FlatHeadSyndrome #BFF #HelmetHairDontCare #PlagioAwareness #Torticollis #Starband #DocBand #LetThemBeLittle #motherhood #mamahood #mommyhood #7MonthsOld #TodayFanPhoto

Let your light shine ☀️ I am loving how Eva's

Let your light shine ☀️

I am loving how Eva's play area is coming together and I can't wait to share all of the details in a room-tour, soon! I'm currently obsessing over our new playmat from @houseofnoa_ 🧡 (g i f t e d)

I wanted Eva to be able to have fun and grow in a space where I'm not constantly hovering (with my rags and stain-removing spray!) to prepare for any spit-ups or blow-outs ... so getting a gorgeous expensive plush rug for the area just didn't make sense. @houseofnoa_ 's Little Nomad Play Mat is just what I was looking for to help create a beautiful aesthetic, all while maintaining practicality for the real-world 💛

Pictured: 8x12 Little Nomad Play Mat | Adilah, in "Skipping Stone" 🤍

Code: LORI10 for 10% off at checkout!

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#PlayRoom #PlayRoomDecor #KidRoomDecor #PlayArea #DIY #DIYroom #BabyPlayMat #BabyLife #NewMom #BabiesDontKeep #GirlMom #CuteBaby #7monthsold #LittleLove #CutiePie #NewlyMama #Motherhood #Mommyhood #Mamahood #MotherhoodDiaries #MomLife #ThisisMotherhood #MamasGirl #babiesofinstagram #Babies #kidsfashionforall #BabyPlayPen #PlayMat #HouseOfNoa #LittleNomad

We're besties -- we're pretty much attached at the

We're besties -- we're pretty much attached at the hip 👩‍👧

Looovvving our new hip seat from @tushbabyshop (g i f t e d)! This baby carrier has brought more ease to my everyday life—and support for my back and arms so I can carry Eva pain-free! Also, peep all the cute and convenient storage pockets 🙌🏼

Click the link in my bio to check out #Tushbaby and use code "LORI15" for a sweet discount!

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#HipSeat #HipHealthyCarrier #HipHealthy #HappyBaby #BabyCarrier #MommyandMe #PlagioAwareness #Plagiocephaly #Torticollis #FlatHeadSyndrome #CranialHelmet #CranioCap #7MonthsOld #BabyGirl #MamasGirl #TushBabyStore

June is the international awareness month for Dev

June is the international awareness month for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)🤍

If you're new around here, my daughter Eva was diagnosed with moderate-severe Developmental Hip Dysplasia at 2 months old. She wore this Pavlik Harness 24/7 for 6.5 weeks before she was finally declared hip-healthy!

Check out my story highlight "Hip Dysplasia" as well as my blog (link in bio) to learn more about what DDH is and more about Eva's personal journey with DDH. I hope that by sharing her story, it will give other parents support, encouragement and hope! 🤍

#DDH #DDHcommunity #DDHawareness #HipDysplasia #HipDysplasiaAwareness #DevelopmentalHipDysplasia #PavlikHarness #DevelopmentalDysplasiaOfTheHip #PavlikHarnessJourney #Pavlik

💇🏻‍♀️ I have an obsession with donatin

💇🏻‍♀️ I have an obsession with donating my hair and here's why:

In December 2010 I randomly decided to donate 12 inches of my hair to Locks of Love

In early 2011 I learned I was actually losing my hair. I was diagnosed with alopecia areata and in a matter of 6 months, I lost majority of the hair on the crown of my scalp. Not only did I lose my hair, but I also lost a lot of confidence. I hardly had any self-esteem and I honestly strongly considered purchasing a wig. I was referred to a rheumatologist, dermatologist and endocrinologist and based on all of my symptoms, was ultimately diagnosed with Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

After about 2 years of treatment, I went into remission and all my hair had grown back (funny colors at first, but it came back)!

Getting sick and having to experience sudden/significant hairloss was incredibly embarrassing and also terrifying to me as a 19 year old female. Once I became healthy again, I made it a goal to grow out my hair to be able to donate it again. Fortunately, I've been blessed to be able to donate a few times since then.

March 2014: I was able to donate 12 inches to Locks of Love

February 2019: 10 inches to Children with Hair Loss

June 2021: 10.5 inches to Children with Hair Loss

I hope that donating my hair can be a way to help someone else feel confident again 🙏

Shout out to my good friend, @jessparrucci14 for the fre$h hairdo 💇🏻‍♀️😘 thanks for always supporting me and all my crazy ideas, you're the best!

#alopecia #alopeciaareata #uctd #UndifferentiatedConnectiveTissueDisease #hairdonation #cwhl_org #cwhl #ChildrenWithHairLoss

#PrimeDay , amirite? 🍷💳 I'll be chillin' he

#PrimeDay , amirite? 🍷💳

I'll be chillin' here today and tomorrow while I browse @amazon for all the good deals!! Currently obsessing over my two new Instant Pot gadgets that are majorly discounted right now for #AmazonPrimeDay !

𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘈𝘪𝘳 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘳 (𝘈𝘗 100): previously starting at $129.99; 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 $𝟗𝟗.𝟗𝟓 !!

𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘝𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘹 𝘗𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘈𝘪𝘳 𝘍𝘳𝘺𝘦𝘳 (4 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘵): previously starting at $89.99; 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 $𝟔𝟒.𝟗𝟓 !!

Click the link in my bio to get to my Amazon Storefront! I've linked both of these @instantpotofficial goodies, as well as a bunch of other cool things you probably need in your life 😊

@instanthomeofficial #DiscoverAmazing #PrimeDay2021

Eva + @mymilliemoon luxury diapers = the perfect c

Eva + @mymilliemoon luxury diapers = the perfect combination 🤍

We are over the moon about Millie Moon! They are the softest and gentlest diapers that I have ever felt and they are fantastic on Eva's sensitive and delicate skin! #MyMillieMoon is exclusively available at Target 🦉🌜

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Obsessed w u 💕 Helloooo, we have been SO busy

Obsessed w u 💕

Helloooo, we have been SO busy lately. Seriously, we have been constantly on the go. The last 4 weekends, we have literally traveled out of the state to be with family and while it has all been so amazing, I am exhausted and so grateful to be home.

I've been taking small intermittent breaks from posting on social media this last month and truthfully, it's been great. I've been able to soak in many special moments and introduce Eva to a lot of extended family.

During these breaks, I've also been trying to figure out what inspires me to post on Instagram. I've been trying to think of what kind of content I can create, to better captivate my audience. The content I gravitate to (clearly) is constant baby pictures... because Eva is my absolute favorite thing on this planet. Soooo then my feed is flooded with baby pictures and some people love that, while some may not 🤷🏻‍♀️😅

So help me out. Why do you follow me? What excites you about my page? What kind of content do you like to see? Baby stuff? More of just me? Eva AND I? My dog? Noah and I? Reels? Videos? Stories? Anything else or totally different? Advice? Tips? Ideas? I'm open to anything! Tell me in the comments below 👇👇

Lil' fishy! 🐟 This girl is a big fan of the wat

Lil' fishy! 🐟 This girl is a big fan of the water! Bathtime is her absolute favorite part of the day. She could spend hours splashing and playing in the water! We recently brought her to a pool for the first time and it's safe to say that she loved it!

I'm so glad we brought our @otteroobaby with us! [g i f t e d] The Otteroo is an innovative neck floatie that benefits babies physically, while encouraging a love for water! It was so much fun to use in the pool and we even use at home in the bathtub!

**Note: Eva is fully supervised in the second photo for her safety. @noah_bularz is standing in the water next to her, within arms-reach, directly outside the frame of the photo.

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◤ S E V E N M O N T H S ◢

June 7, 2021

❁15 lbs 3 oz
❁Hopefully only 1 more month in the cranial helmet! 🙌🏼 It doesn't seem to bother her at alllll! With the hot weather we've been having, we have given her a few more daytime breaks from the helmet because she gets so sweaty & she lovvvves feeling the wind in her hair; it makes her smile.
❁Chatty Kathy; full of happy squawks, screeches & giggles
❁Makes raspberry sounds... a lot
❁Loves dogs & when they give her kisses
❁New hobby: putting her toes in her mouth
❁Independently sitting!
❁Enjoys standing up to play, but needs help to get there
❁Absolutely loves her little cousin, Krisee
❁She went swimming in a pool for the first time & loved splashing around!
❁Road-tripped to South Dakota twice this past month & she was such a good little traveler! She loved the baby bear cubs at Bear Country!
❁Can drink water out of her sippy cup independently (& is so proud of herself when she's done, it's adorable 😂)
❁She's a little foodie! New foods we tried this month: tomatoes, mashed potatoes, fried potatoes, hashbrowns, farm-fresh eggs, toast, yogurt, meatloaf, mini Club crackers, Gerber Puffs, puréed peas, pears & peaches
❁Still loves: her sleepsack & taking naps, going on walks in the carrier, her teether toys, bathtime, Elmo, "Peek-A-Boo", her reflection, "Itsy Bitsy Spider", reading books & grabbing the pages
❁Currently indifferent/content without: rolling, her pacifiers, horses, cows, chickens
❁Sometimes cries when people who she's not familiar with look at her 🙃

#Plagiocephaly #MamasGirl #BabyLife #PlagiocephalyAwareness #FixinMyFlat #CranialHelmet #CranioCap #HelmetBaby #FlatHeadSyndrome #7MonthOld #MyLove #HelmetHairDontCare #PlagioAwareness #Torticollis #BabiesDontKeep #motherhood #mamahood #mommyhood #motherhooddiaries #FashionAccessory #7MonthsOld #BabyGirl #BabySmiles #HappyBaby

Home of the free, because of the brave. May we nev

Home of the free, because of the brave. May we never forget that our freedom isn't free 🇺🇸

I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend! This holiday is much more than just a day off of work, so we took time to reflect on the gratitude we have for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for us.

Today, the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs hosted a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor Combat Veterans PVT David Crow (my first cousin twice removed) and PVT Dale Crow (my great uncle). It was so cool to see the HWY 73 bridge near Summerville, SD being dedicated to these two cousins!

"Dale distinguished himself on September 6, 1950, while participating in an attack on a strongly defended enemy position located on Hill 285, near Sibi-ri, Korea. During the assault, Dale was seriously wounded; David was dressing a wound when an enemy grenade fell close to them. Dale threw his body over that of his cousin, thereby receiving the full blast of the grenade which took his life. He was 17 years old.

A few hours later, David was killed by enemy small arms fire while his unit was waging the bitter fight on Hill 285. He too made a gallant stand and died a soldier’s death, at the age of 18."

"A day spent with you is my favorite day. So today

"A day spent with you is my favorite day. So today is my new favorite day." —Winnie the Pooh🧸🍯

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Matching dresses from @baileysblossoms 💕
Discount Code: "LORI15"
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We at the hotel, motel, Holiday Inn 🧳 Eva was

We at the hotel, motel, Holiday Inn 🧳

Eva was living her best life at the @holidayinn ! We enjoyed the pool, the comfy bed and obvi the room service 🛎 I love how good of a little traveler she has been!

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Happy 3rd Wedding Anniversary, my loveeee 🤍 I

Happy 3rd Wedding Anniversary, my loveeee 🤍

I remember how lucky I felt when we fell in love. I didn't think life could get much better.

Then we got married and I couldn't imagine anything better than that.

And now we've built a home and have a little family and I'm pretty certain that each year with you gets better and better.

"You're my rock, you're my world, you're my always and forever...Sweetheart" 🎶

I love you so much 🤍

Alexa, skip to Friday ⏭ Patiently waiting for t

Alexa, skip to Friday ⏭

Patiently waiting for the holiday weekend because we are going on another road trip! This time, we're going to the western part of South Dakota to spend some time on our family's ranch. I cannot wait to see Eva's reaction to a horse! 😆🐴

What do you have planned for Memorial Day weekend?? ❤🤍💙

Eva's hairbow is from @losbowsny
Discount code "EVA15" 🎀

Eva's onesie is from @littleoneshop.co
Discount code "LORI20" 👕

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Together is the best place to be 💕 We had such

Together is the best place to be 💕

We had such a great time this past weekend in Sioux Falls, South Dakota! It was Eva's first time at a wedding, her first time overnight at a hotel and her first time meeting a lot of her extended family. She did SO well. She was an absolute rockstar the entire time and was a super smiley, giggly, loveable little baby. I'm SO friggin proud of her!! 🤍

Matching mommy & me dresses from @baileysblossoms 🤍
Use code "Lori15" at checkout!

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TGIF 🤍🤍 anyone have any fun weekend plans? W

TGIF 🤍🤍 anyone have any fun weekend plans? We are driving out to South Dakota tomorrow to see some family and I'm so excited for them to meet Eva!

Matching mommy & me dresses from @baileysblossoms 🤍
Code "Lori15" for 15% off!

Eva's hairbow from @losbowsny 🤍
Code "EVA15" for 15% off!
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I never knew how much brighter my life could be un

I never knew how much brighter my life could be until I knew you 🤍

My Instagram is slowly turning into Eva's Instagram, apparently 🙃

Throwback to 1 day old in the hospital 🥺💕

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So, I got a notification that I'm running out of p

So, I got a notification that I'm running out of phone storage. Do I:

A) Delete some of the thousands of pic/videos I have of Eva
B) Delete an app

I'm thinking B 🤔

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Eva's dress is from @baileysblossoms 🤍
Use code "LORI15" for 15% off your purchase!
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Eva's hairbow is from @losbowsny 🤍
Use code "EVA15" for 15% off your purchase!
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"Tiny shoes are made for tiny feet My two arms ar

"Tiny shoes are made for tiny feet

My two arms are made for where you sleep

Sky was made for the moon and stars

You were made to steal my heart

And I was made for you"

playing @jakeowenofficial on repeat and feelin' all the feels 🥺😌💕

and fun fact: the shoes Eva's wearing were my shoes when I was a baby 😭❤

Eva, you are everything I never knew I needed and

Eva, you are everything I never knew I needed and my greatest blessing! I'm so thankful God chose me to be your mama. I love you I love you I love you 💕

Matching Mommy & Me Dresses 》@baileysblossoms
Code "Lori15" at checkout for a discount! 🤍

Eva's hairbow 》@losbowsny
Code "Eva15" at checkout for a discount! 🤍

6 months with my itty bitty bestie, Eva Rose. 6 mo

6 months with my itty bitty bestie, Eva Rose. 6 months being a mama. 6 of the best months of my life.

I don't know if it's because Eva just turned 6 mon

I don't know if it's because Eva just turned 6 months or because it's Mother's Day weekend or what, but I've been feeling so nostalgic and can't stop looking at itty bitty baby pictures of Eva. This photo was taken when she was 3 days old. We had just gotten home from the hospital and were getting settled in at home. My heart felt the fullest it had ever felt and my world felt complete. Everyone says that your babies will grow up fast and wow they're right 🥺🤍 Babies don't keep and time is a thief. Where in the world did these last 6 months go?!

#Newborn #Nostalgia #BabyLife #NewMom #FirstTimeMom #GirlMom #BabySmiles #BabyFever #CuteBaby #2020baby #Infant #LittleLove #Motherhood #Mommyhood #Mamahood #MotherhoodDiaries #MomLife #ThisisMotherhood #MamasGirl #babiesofinstagram #Babies #NewlyMama #BabiesDontKeep

◤ S I X M O N T H S ◢ May 7, 2021 ❁13lb

◤ S I X M O N T H S ◢

May 7, 2021

❁13lbs 10oz
❁Happiest baby full of smiles, giggles & laughter
❁Tripod sitting!
❁Recognizes and loves her puppy, Bo
❁Very interested in her surroundings
❁Puts everrryyything in her mouth
❁Makes raspberry sounds
❁Went to a restaurant for the first time and was so good!
❁Pushes through her feet when held in standing
❁Reaches for her fav toys when they're out of reach
❁Not picky when it comes to her solids (still mostly purées)
❁Was fitted with a cranial helmet for her plagiocephaly. She has been rockin' it for about 1 month now!
❁Loves: her sleepsack, taking naps, gently touching Mama's face, going on walks, her teether toys, bathtime, Elmo, her reflection, "Itsy Bitsy Spider", playing "horsey", reading books and grabbing the pages

#Plagiocephaly #MamasGirl #BabyLife #HalfBirthday #PlagiocephalyAwareness #FixinMyFlat #CranialHelmet #CranioCap #HelmetBaby #FlatHeadSyndrome #6MonthOld #HelmetHairDontCare #PlagioAwareness #Torticollis #BabiesDontKeep #motherhood #mamahood #mommyhood #motherhooddiaries #FashionAccessory #6MonthsOld #BabyGirl #BabySmiles #HappyBaby

Well hello, lil tripod sitter! 💕 Eva is growing

Well hello, lil tripod sitter! 💕 Eva is growing so fast, right before my eyes and I find it almost bittersweet. I blinked and my squishy newborn is turning 6 months old tomorrow! It's so fun to see this girl grow and develop such a sweet personality! Ugh I just love her!!

Hair bow & helmet bow attachment piece both from @losbowsny ! Code EVA15 for a discount 💕

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Cheetah girls cheetah sistasss 🐆 The Cheetah Gi

Cheetah girls cheetah sistasss 🐆 The Cheetah Girls was a great Disney Channel Original Movie. Did you have a fav DCOM?? I loved Zenon and obviously High School Musical.

Anyone remember Stepsister from Planet Weird?! Or Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire?? 🤣

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@blanqigirls is running a Motherhood Appreciation Sale from now until May 31 🤍 These Hipster Support Leggings are included in this sale for 50% off and come in lots of different colors!

Click the link in my bio and select "BLANQI" to check out the rest of the sale!

#blanqigirls #blanqipartner #theoriginal #mommyandme

So the main point of this post is to share that No

So the main point of this post is to share that Noah & I built a floating shelf for our living room & I love it!! Instructions to DIY are up on my blog now (link for livinglifewithlori.com is in my bio)! But can we talk about how my dog's crate doubles as a chic end table? 🤔😍🐶

#DIY #FloatingShelf #DIYshelf #LivingRoomDecor #HomeDecor #HomeSweetHome #DIYBlog #MomBlogger #MomBlog #DIYprojects #DogCrate #DogKennel

"To all the little girls...never doubt that you ar

"To all the little girls...never doubt that you are valuable & powerful & deserving of every chance & opportunity in the world." 🤍

Raising this little girl to be brave & strong, with the mindset that she can do absolutely anything she puts her mind to 🤍

Who run the world?! GIRLS 🤍

Girl Power onesie from @kammy_kids !
Use code "LORIBULARZ" at checkout for a sweeeet discount!

Hairbow (& bow attachment piece for helmet) from @losbowsny ! Use code "EVA15" for 15% off!

#Plagiocephaly #BeBrave #WhoRunTheWorldGirls #PlagiocephalyAwareness #FixinMyFlat #CranialHelmet #CranioCap #HelmetBaby #FlatHeadSyndrome #HillaryClinton #HelmetHairDontCare #PlagioAwareness #Torticollis #Starband #DocBand #BeStrong #motherhood #mamahood #mommyhood #motherhooddiaries #GirlPower #FashionAccessory #5MonthsOld #BabyGirl #BabySmiles #HappyBaby

I posted this on my stories not too long ago but d

I posted this on my stories not too long ago but decided it needed a permanent spot on my feed too 😍 These gummy smiles will neverrrr get old 💕

#Plagiocephaly #MamasGirl #PlagiocephalyAwareness #FixinMyFlat #CranialHelmet #CranioCap #HelmetBaby #FlatHeadSyndrome #BFF #HelmetHairDontCare #PlagioAwareness #Torticollis #Starband #DocBand #BabiesDontKeep #motherhood #mamahood #mommyhood #motherhooddiaries #BabySmiles #FashionAccessory #5MonthsOld #BabyGirl #BabySmiles #HappyBaby

Is it possible that she is EVEN CUTER with her hel

Is it possible that she is EVEN CUTER with her helmet on?! 😍👑

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This first photo was taken on January 11, 2021. 7

This first photo was taken on January 11, 2021. 7 days after Eva was diagnosed with Developmental Hip Dysplasia. 7 days after she was placed in this dreadful Pavlik Harness. 1 week of adjusting. 7 days of relearning life with a newborn, just as we were getting the hang of things. 7 really tough days. But we did it. Eva was an absolute rockstar and wore this harness 24/7 for almost 7 weeks before she was declared hip-healthy.

This first photo doesn't show any of those frustrations. I didn't always do the best job at being raw and real when it came to sharing photos of that first week of our DDH journey. I sometimes spoke about these struggles in my Instagram stories, but my Instagram feed showed rainbows and sunshine.

The second photo shows a more accurate representation of our first days in the Pavlik Harness. In fact, those photos were taken the day we got home from the Children's Hospital after the initial diagnosis. I had the saddest baby ever. And I want people to know that. I want other parents that are going through this to know that it was tough for us too, but it got better. It got much much better after those first 7 days.

I've had several families reach out to me to learn more specifics about our experience. I decided to finally write it all down, as well as include a list of tips and tricks that helped make our experience a lot less overwhelming. Check out my most recent blog post (link in bio) to read all about it 🤍

Eva will be so proud to know that her story helped other parents of DDH babies feel encouraged, supported and hopeful. I've said it before and I'll say it again: I'm so proud of her and proud to be her mama 🤍

#DevelopmentalHipDysplagia #DDH #DDHcommunity #HipDysplasia #HipDysplasiaAwareness #PavlikHarness #Pavlik #ClickyHips #HipHealthy #HipHipHooray #Dysplasia #TooHipForDysplasia #Torticollis #Plagiocephaly #MotherhoodDiaries #MomBlog #MomBlogger #FirstTimeMom

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 We took advantage of this am

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 We took advantage of this amazing sunshine and went for a walk with our @infantinobaby carrier! #Ad ☀️ I had so much fun bringing Eva outside. We haven't gotten a chance to get out much because of the frigid winter (and spike in Covid cases) that followed her birth. She loved the feeling of the wind in her hair, the sound of the water, the smell of budding spring flowers. She giggled and cooed the whole walk! She already adores our planet and she's only been Earthside for 5.5 months 💚🌿

#MyInfantinoCarrier #BabyCarrier #CarryOn #InfantinoBaby #EarthDay #EarthDay2021

Way Back Wednesday (is that a real thing?) Any exc

Way Back Wednesday (is that a real thing?) Any excuse to post itty bitty baby pics of Eva 🤷🏻‍♀️😍

This was way back when Eva was only a week old. Bo was (and still is) so gentle with her. I can't wait for my two little babies to grow together as besties 🐶👶🏽 Do your babes have fur-siblings??

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Let me tell you 'bout my best friend 🤍🎶 Any

Let me tell you 'bout my best friend 🤍🎶

Anyone else feel like their babe is their BFF?? We love spending time together. I tell her secrets because I know she won't (can't) tell anyone. We make each other laugh. We love each other unconditionally. She inspires me to be a better person. Ugh she's the best.

#HarryNilsson #BestFriend #Plagiocephaly #MamasGirl #PlagiocephalyAwareness #FixinMyFlat #CranialHelmet #CranioCap #HelmetBaby #FlatHeadSyndrome #BFF #HelmetHairDontCare #PlagioAwareness #Torticollis #Starband #DocBand #BabiesDontKeep #motherhood #mamahood #mommyhood #motherhooddiaries #FashionAccessory #5MonthsOld #BabyGirl #BabySmiles #HappyBaby

Bébé in a basket 🤍 #Plagiocephaly #MamasGirl

Bébé in a basket 🤍

#Plagiocephaly #MamasGirl #PlagiocephalyAwareness #FixinMyFlat #CranialHelmet #CranioCap #HelmetBaby #FlatHeadSyndrome #HelmetHairDontCare #PlagioAwareness #TargetFinds #Torticollis #Starband #DocBand #FashionAccessory #5MonthsOld #BabyGirl #BabySmiles

This fierce little lady is rockin' a new accessory

This fierce little lady is rockin' a new accessory! 👑

At the end of January, a craniofacial specialist diagnosed Eva with moderate plagiocephaly and torticollis. We spent the last couple months working hard in physical therapy to improve these conditions. While her torticollis is nearly resolved, there hasn't been much change in her head shape, so we came to the decision that fitting Eva for a cranial helmet was the best option. It is estimated that she will need to wear this beauty for about 3-4 months. Every 2 weeks we will go in for adjustments and measurements. I'll be sure to create a blog post when we're about half-way through our journey to share tips and tricks for other parents navigating the plagiocephaly life!

Eva has gone through so much in her 5 months of life, but she continues to prove how strong and resilient she is. Her CranioCap doesn't seem to bother her at all! I am so proud of her and am so proud to be her mom!

And duh, she'll still always have a bow in her "hair" 🎀💁🏻‍♀️ Massive shoutout to @losbowsny for custom creating an attachment piece for us so that we can still accessorize! ILY, Samantha! 😭❤

#Plagiocephaly #ToughCookie #PlagiocephalyAwareness #FixinMyFlat #CranialHelmet #CranioCap #HelmetBaby #FlatHeadSyndrome #HelmetHairDontCare #PlagioAwareness #CutiePie #Torticollis #DDH #Starband #DocBand #FashionAccessory #5MonthsOld #BabyGirl #MamasGirl

◤ F I V E M O N T H S ◢

April 7, 2021

❁12lbs 12oz
❁Always smiling, gigging, laughing
❁Responds to her name
❁Thrives on routine
❁Found her toes!
❁Losing lots of baby hair
❁Drool monster & puts everything in her mouth
❁Went on her first road trip: to WI to see family
❁Enjoys eating rice cereal, oatmeal, puréed carrots, puréed green beans as well as sucking on cucumbers, watermelon and strawberries
❁Loves: warm baths, reading books, Elmo, her reflection in the mirror, "Itsy Bitsy Spider", rocking in the rocking chair, her @ryanandrose teether rattles

"A flower does not think of competing to the flowe

"A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it, it just blooms" ❁ It's silly, but I have to remind myself of this often. I have no idea why, but it's soOo easy for me to compare Eva to other babies her age (on social media and IRL).

Crap. Why isn't my baby rolling in anyy direction yet? Should she be holding her head up better? Is she eating enough? When will she figure out how to sit by herself? Is she behind? Will she catch up?

I keep. forgetting. that Eva was born 3 weeks early. Developmental milestones should be assessed by a baby's due date, not birth date. And based on her "adjusted age" she's actually totally on track.

PLUS, every single baby develops at their OWN PACE. She'll roll eventually. She'll sit independently eventually. She'll also crawl, walk, run and talk eventually. So why am I stressing out? 😅 I think I worry too much. I read somewhere that you'll always worry about your babies, even when they're grown. I believe that now 🤣

So here is your reminder that you're great and you don't need to compare yourself or your baby to anyone else, ever! Just bloom ❁

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Grandpa Bob + Me → My Dad + Eva 🤍 One year ag

Grandpa Bob + Me → My Dad + Eva 🤍 One year ago today my grandpa went to his heavenly home with the Lord.

It's been a tough year without you, Grandpa. Not a day goes by where I don't think about you in some way. What I wouldn't do to have one more phone call. One more hug.

Grandpa, I wish you could meet Eva. She is the sweetest and happiest baby ever. I've told her all about you. Her eyes sparkle like yours. You would absolutely love her. And I know she'd completely adore you.

You have set such a great example of what it means to be the World's Best Grandpa and you can tell that my dad took notes. He's totally crushing the Grandpa Game. You'd be so proud of him. Eva completely lights up when she sees Dad.

I know you're watching over us. I can't wait until we meet again so we can share some coffee and you can tell me all about the good ol' days again. Love you and miss you 🤍

WILD THING, 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕞𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕞𝕪

WILD THING, 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕞𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕞𝕪 𝕙𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕥 𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕘 🐆🎶

HE IS RISEN ✝️ Happy Easter!

HE IS RISEN ✝️ Happy Easter!

Hoppy Easter 🐰🐰🐰

Hoppy Easter 🐰🐰🐰

1↠2↠3↠ Which is your fav? @blanqigirls now

1↠2↠3↠ Which is your fav?

@blanqigirls now has crop leggings and I am OBSESSED. It's the same buttery soft fabric with amazing support, just with a cropped length -- perfect for when I'm working out or just lounging around the house. My favorite way to pair them is with my @blanqigirls bras! [g i f t e d]

Pic 1↠Hipster Support Crop Leggings in "soft fawn", with BLANQI BODY Adjustable Racerback Nursing Bra in "black"

Pic 2↠Hipster Support Crop Leggings in "storm", with BLANQI Everyday Ribbed Seamless Bralette

Pic 3↠Hipster Support Crop Leggings in "black", with BLANQI BODY Adjustable Racerback Nursing Bra in "black"

Check out the link in my bio for a direct link to shop #BlanqiGirls 🛍

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Funny Bunny 🐰 #BabyLife #NewMom #HunnyBunny #B

Funny Bunny 🐰

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Eva's first puzzle 💕 • • Absolutely obsesse

Eva's first puzzle 💕
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Absolutely obsessed with this beautiful name puzzle we received from @arrowtowndesigns !

Hunny Bunny 🐰 #BabyLife #NewMom #HunnyBunny #B

Hunny Bunny 🐰

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"Be a rainbow in someone else's cloud" -Maya Angel

"Be a rainbow in someone else's cloud" -Maya Angelou

I hope to raise Eva to be strong, kind, loving and caring. I hope to teach her how to always be there for others, especially when they need it most. This gorgeous rainbow piece, gifted to us from @arrowtowndesigns , brightens my morning each day in Eva's nursery. Not only is it beautiful, but it is such a great reminder to try to be a rainbow in someone else's cloud 🌈☁️

I shall call her Squishy and she shall be mine and

I shall call her Squishy and she shall be mine and she shall be my Squishy 🤍

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Eva's outfit: @baileysblossoms
Code: Lori15

Watch: @mvmtforher @mvmt
Code: LORIBULARZ15
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It's #NationalPuppyDay every day for me 🖤 love

It's #NationalPuppyDay every day for me 🖤 love this little guy so SO much!

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Frickin obsessed with this little face 🤍 @bail

Frickin obsessed with this little face 🤍

@baileysblossoms keepin' Eva cute!
Use code "Lori15" for 15% off your purchase 🤍

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Celebrating the weekend, the first day of Spring A

Celebrating the weekend, the first day of Spring AND that Eva is too hip for dysplasia! 😎🌸🌼

It has been 1 month since Eva has been out of her #PavlikHarness for #DevelopmentalHipDysplasia , so she had to get an ultrasound to check measurements and make sure her hips are still looking good. Her hips look SO good that the specialist said we could actually cancel her 6 month appointment! We will go back for more images when Eva turns 1 in November 🥰❤

My lil' lucky charm 🍀 • • #StPatricksDay #

My lil' lucky charm 🍀

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Oh, darlin', don't you ever grow up, just stay thi

Oh, darlin', don't you ever grow up, just stay this little 🤍

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Monday Mood 😴 featuring @noah_bularz 's outfit

Monday Mood 😴 featuring @noah_bularz 's outfit from when 𝘩𝘦 was a baby 🥺💙

“I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for al

“I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living my baby you’ll be.” 🤍

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Link in bio for my @blanqigirls leggings! The most comfortable everrrrr, perfect for baby snuggles 🥰
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◤ F O U R M O N T H S ◢

March 7, 2020

❁Weighs 11lbs 14oz
❁23.5 inches long
❁Hip healthy & out of the Pavlik Harness!
❁Sleeps 10-11 hour stretches at night in her crib
❁Has FOMO, so daytime naps in her crib are hard
❁Lots of smiles & giggles! Had her first belly laugh!
❁The sound of Elmo's voice makes her smile
❁Grabs for toys
❁Puts everything in her mouth, especially her hands. Tries to suck her thumb
❁Loves: taking baths, her reflection in the mirror, her play gym, funny faces & noises, being rocked in the rocking chair, her @ryanandrose pacifiers & teether rattle

Selfie Saturday with my BFF 💕 • • • #Bab

Selfie Saturday with my BFF 💕

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3 months ⇢ 3 weeks Brb crying 😭🤍 #BabiesD

3 months ⇢ 3 weeks

Brb crying 😭🤍 #BabiesDontKeep

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My biggest blessing 🤎 Suspender skirt from @al

My biggest blessing 🤎

Suspender skirt from @alexandskye.co ! 🤎 "LoriB15" gives you 15% off your purchase (only valid for this month!)
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Matchy Monday 💛💛 Our favorite place to shop

Matchy Monday 💛💛

Our favorite place to shop for matching Mommy & Me outfits is @baileysblossoms !

💛"LORI15" for 15% off your BB purchase

💛"LORI20" for $20 off your first monthly subscription box

Happy Friday 💕 These smiles never get old 😍

Happy Friday 💕

These smiles never get old 😍 Eva's adorable ruffle romper is an exclusive style only available through @baileysblossoms February subscription box! Only 2 more days left to order yours -- use code "LORI20" for $20 off your first box! 💗

For all the things my hands have held, the best by

For all the things my hands have held, the best by far is you 🤎

Pull-down postpartum + nursing support tank from @blanqigirls (link in bio!)

📷: @madalynvermeerphotos
Check out my blog post (link in bio) to see the full original album of my favorite pictures ever of my favorite people ever 🥰

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Hip hip hooray! Eva is hip healthy! 🥳😭❤ E

Hip hip hooray! Eva is hip healthy! 🥳😭❤

Eva is officially Pavlik Harness FREE!! The measurements that were taken on her latest ultrasound indicated that the harness did exactly what it was suppose to and her hips no longer dislocate! She will get imaging done again in 1 month, at 6 months old, 1 year old, in kindergarten, and then sporadically until she's about 14 years old to make sure everything is still healthy as she grows! Noah and I are overjoyed and Eva is LOVING the freedom -- her little legs have been kicking and dancing alllllll weekend 🥰🎉

Thank you to everyone who has reached out, shared their experience with Developmental Hip Dysplasia with me, sent love to us and/or prayed for Eva. I cannot thank you all enough. Massive thank you to @thedailydenimblog for sending Eva this adorable onesie from her Etsy shop; such a fun way to celebrate! 🎈

I am so fortunate that Eva's pediatrician caught this so early and I am so grateful to live in a world with modern medicine, where the Pavlik Harness even exists. I feel blessed that through this experience, I have been introduced to and met so many amazing, strong women whose babies have gone through this or are currently going through this. If you have a baby diagnosed with #HipDysplasia , check out my "Hip Dysplasia" story highlights and feel free to reach out to me. I hope our successful journey gives you hope for your little one too ❤

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Eva is officially sleeping an average of 10-11 hou

Eva is officially sleeping an average of 10-11 hours straight through the night ☆ Thanks to our new @babysensemonitors , my new-mom-anxiety has gone wayyy down while she's sound asleep for all those hours. We were gifted a couple sets of monitors/cameras as well as the breathing monitors from Babysense to try out & we LOVE them.

☆Easy set-up
☆Doesn't require WiFi
☆Portable monitors
☆Rotating cameras
☆Large HD screens on the monitors
☆Excellent picture quality, day & night
☆Room temperature reading
☆Lullabies & white noise feature
☆Non-touch sensor pads that go under the mattress to monitor movement & breathing
☆Total peace of mind!

#BabySense monitors have all the features that are most important to me! What features are most important to you in a baby monitor?

Wild about our new outfit from @baileysblossoms 🐆 It fits puuurfectly over Eva's Pavlik Harness!! Mamas with Developmental Hip Dysplasia babies: this super soft jumpsuit comes in 3 different colors and has SNAPS along the bottom so it's super easy to get on over the harness! I wish we had found these earlier!! #DevelopmentalHipDysplasia #HipDysplasia #Pavlik #PavlikHarness #PavlikHarnessJourney #Dysplasia #HipDysplasiaAwareness

You can use my code "Lori15" at checkout for even more savings! 🤎

Sleeping beauty 🤎 I really struggled to figure

Sleeping beauty 🤎

I really struggled to figure out how to swaddle Eva when she was first placed in her Pavlik Harness. This @embebabies transitional swaddle has been a godsend and has made bedtime a breeze for us! For my other mamas out there with babies who have developmental hip dysplasia, this swaddle is a total game changer 🙌 [gifted]

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My little Valentines ❤ #BabyLife #NewMom #Momen

My little Valentines ❤

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Love, kisses & Valentine wishes ❤💋💌 I nev

Love, kisses & Valentine wishes ❤💋💌

I never wear lipstick & Eva was genuinely confused at what was on my face 😅 She wouldn't smile at me until I wiped it off 🥴

Conversation Heart 🅲🆄🆃🅸🅴🆂 ♡ #

Conversation Heart 🅲🆄🆃🅸🅴🆂 ♡

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