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Pump & Play -- yup, I can do both! 🙌🏼 Life w

Pump & Play -- yup, I can do both! 🙌🏼 Life with 2 under 2 just got so much easier thanks to @elvie 's newest hands-free pump: Elvie Stride Plus. Now, I can discreetly fit pumping milk for my newborn into my daily routine without feeling stuck in one place. Catch me at the park, going for a walk, running errands, making dinner or cleaning the house all while pumping! Check out my stories to shop! #Ad #ElviePartner

#breastfeeding #breastfeedingjourney #pumpingmom #workingmom #2under2 #activemom #momlife #busymom #elvie #postpartum #4thtrimester #summerfun

Happy Due Date, Easton! We have loved loving up on

Happy Due Date, Easton! We have loved loving up on you this past week! 🤍

Thank you so so much to everyone who has called or texted to congratulate us, has reached out to check-in, has shown Eva extra love and attention, has sent generous gifts and gift cards, has cooked meals and offered to help in any way they can ... you have helped make the transition to a family of 4 so much easier, I truly can't thank you enough. We are blessed beyond measure! 🤍

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Easton Robert Bularz 🤎 we are so blessed and h

Easton Robert Bularz 🤎 we are so blessed and he is so incredibly loved already!

“For this child, I have prayed and the Lord has granted the desires of my heart.” 1 Samuel 1:27

"Catch you guys on the flippity flip" - Michael Sc

"Catch you guys on the flippity flip" - Michael Scott

IT'S BABY TIME!! 💙

Happy Father's Day to the # 1 guy in our lives! Ev

Happy Father's Day to the # 1 guy in our lives! Eva absolutely adores you & so do I. Our son doesn't know it yet, but he'll learn super soon that he's got the best dad in the world 🤎 love you, @noah_bularz !

We're ready whenever you're ready, buddy 🤍 •

We're ready whenever you're ready, buddy 🤍

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I'm officially done packing my hospital bag and so

I'm officially done packing my hospital bag and something I'm bringing with me this time, that I didn't bring last time, is a stem cell collection kit from @alpha.cord !

We are partnering with @alpha.cord , who will be storing the stem cells from Baby Boy's cord blood and cord tissue! AlphaCord has over 20 years of experience in the field of collection, testing, processing and long-term preservation of stem cells from newborns. Did you know that a newborn's stem cells have the ability to help treat more than 80+ conditions for that child, their siblings, and likely even their parents? The odds of us needing these cells are low and we hope to never have to use them, but I felt compelled to do it with this pregnancy and I wanted to share our journey!

The process is 100% risk-free, non-invasive and won't interfere with my birth plan. Once the cord has been clamped and cut, the remaining blood and tissue is collected and sent to the laboratory for processing and cryogenic storage for potential use in the future. I can't wait to have this done and I'll be sure to share updates when Baby Boy is born!

Check out @alpha.cord 's page for more info and their website ( alphacord.com ) for a free information kit! Please feel free to reach out to me too with any questions!

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I woke up this morning more pregnant than I've eve

I woke up this morning more pregnant than I've ever been 🤍 I was urgently induced at 37 weeks with Eva. At 37 weeks + 1 day with Baby Boy, everything is healthy and safe for him to keep growing in my belly 🌿 I can't wait to meet him face to face soon though!

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37 weeks pregnant today & feeling like an absolute

37 weeks pregnant today & feeling like an absolute knockouttttt in these photos ✨️

Huge shoutout to @katejamesphotography_ for making me feel fabulous and sexy in these photos, when I in fact feel like an exhausted, oversized gummy bear who ate too much Thanksgiving dinner 🤪

As I near the end of my pregnancy, I cant help but marvel at how freaking cool the woman's body is to be able to grow human life inside of it. I'm so blessed to be able to bear children and that is not lost on me. I can't wait to meet this little guy earth side 💙 counting down the days until my due date!

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Nothing makes me happier than seeing this girl smi

Nothing makes me happier than seeing this girl smile 🌞 and nothing makes her smile bigger than when she receives a subscription box of new toys from @lovevery !

#Lovevery play products are designed by child development experts and distilled to their simplest, purest purpose: to be exactly what children need at each stage! SO COOL!

✨️ LINK IN BIO to check out Lovevery, their play kits and their other play things! ✨️

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Pregnancy, Labor/Delivery & Postpartum pieces all

Pregnancy, Labor/Delivery & Postpartum pieces all from @pinkblushmaternity ! 🤍 All 3 of these #pinkblushmaternity styles are so incredibly cute AND comfy, no matter what stage of motherhood you're in! Which is your fav?

Link in bio to #shoppinkblush ! Use my code LORIBULARZ25 to save $$!

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Swipe to the end to see how excited we are for the

Swipe to the end to see how excited we are for the long weekend! ✊🏼
Anyone else spending time with family these next few days? 💛

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#memorialday #mamasgirl #memorialdayweekend #familytime #toddlerootd #toddlerfashion

READY TO POP! 💗 wow, I'm 35 weeks pregnant alre

READY TO POP! 💗 wow, I'm 35 weeks pregnant already today!! I delivered my daughter at 37 weeks... crazy to think that that is only 2 weeks from now 😳

When do you think I'll go into labor with Baby Boy?? Any guesses?! My due date is June 30 💙

Selfishly, I wish I could hold my babies like this

Selfishly, I wish I could hold my babies like this forever & protect them from the harsh realities of today's world. Yesterday's horrific tragedy in Uvalde, Texas shook the nation & changed the lives of those families forever. It crushes my heart & puts a lump in my throat knowing that innocent, helpless children were tragically taken from their parents. An absolute real life nightmare. School should be a safe haven, not a place to hide from gunmen. I'm sick to my stomach.

One of my babies isn't even born yet & I'm truly becoming afraid for my children as they grow up in this fucked up world.

The thought of dropping them off at school, the movie theater or mall with their friends, going to a supermarket or taking the subway in the future now terrifies me. & we can't live in fear like that. I will still put my trust and faith in the Lord, but thoughts and prayers aren't enough. Contact your senators and legislators today for action!!!!

Hugging Eva extra tight & giving Baby Boy all the extra belly rubs today.

Skirt or Dress? ☀️ 34 weeks pregnant today and

Skirt or Dress? ☀️ 34 weeks pregnant today and I'm definitely starting to get pretttty uncomfortable, but I still love dressing up my bump in these cute outfits 🤎

Link in bio to shop all the @pinkblushmaternity things! Use code LORIBULARZ25 to save $$!

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This little girl has all of a sudden decided to ma

This little girl has all of a sudden decided to make my life so much easier before baby brother gets here. She now officially prefers to feed herself with her own utensils, without the food being cut-up into baby-sized pieces, without mommy or daddy's help annnnnd I'm here for it 🙌🏼 🙌🏼

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I'm so glad my babies gets to grow up knowing the

I'm so glad my babies gets to grow up knowing the love of a dog 🐾🖤

Honestly these guys have been 2 peas in a pod the last few months. They follow each other around, play with eachother and sit next to one another on the couch. They can sense when the other is hurting or sick and they comfort the other. Ugh my heart can hardly handle it 🥺🥲 go get a dog for your baby if you don't have one already!!!

You know it's getting real when you start packing

You know it's getting real when you start packing your hospital bag 🤰🏻🙈 What are the essentials I should be sure to bring??

I've been obsessed with all things green lately so this sage-colored Weekender bag from @freshlypicked caught my eye immediately! It will make for the best hospital bag ever and it'll be perfect postpartum too for traveling with kiddos. Features I love:
• High quality, durable, waterproof
• 19 (!!) pockets & spacious interior
• 2 exterior pockets are insulated
• Wearable 6 ways

Freshly Picked is currently running a massive semi-annual sitewide sale where EVERYTHING is discounted. It starts now and runs until May 23! LINK IN BIO!

I have an ✨️exclusive✨️ code: fpxlorib5
which will give you $5 off the discounted price (orders over $50) !

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Growing a human is hard work, so it's extra import

Growing a human is hard work, so it's extra important to me that I stay active and stay hydrated!🤰🏻 @drinkbodyarmor SportWater from @walmart has become my new go-to to give me that all-day hydration I need💧

Hydration is alllways important, so I can't wait to continue using BODYARMOR SportWater while breastfeeding too! 🤱🏻

You can find it for only $1.24 on rollback at @walmart ! ✲ #MadeForMore

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Warmer weather means summer is almost here AND bab

Warmer weather means summer is almost here AND baby boy is almost here! ☀ #sponsored

I'm keeping cool and keeping cute in @pinkblushmaternity dresses lately! At 33 weeks pregnant tomorrow, I'm all about comfort -- and Pink Blush Maternity clothes allow for me to feel comfortable while also feeling super cute at the same time. I love that with this particular style of a dress, I'll be able to wear it postpartum, all summer long too! 💙

Link in bio to shop all the cute #pinkblushmaternity things! Use code LORIBULARZ25 to save $$!

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My two littlest blessings 🤍🤍 Becoming a mo

My two littlest blessings 🤍🤍

Becoming a mother has been the greatest gift that this life has given me and I'll never ever take it for granted!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mamas, expecting mamas, mamas who have lost babies and those longing to be mamas, mamas who have stepped up to be mamas, fur-baby mamas and those who have lost mamas 🤍

#mothersday

Moments I'll cherish forever ✨️ One of the bes

Moments I'll cherish forever ✨️ One of the best things ever is when Eva brings me books to read to her. Her favorite books are the board books from the @lovevery play kits. We sit and snuggle and flip though pages together a couple times every day 📚

Now, you have the option of adding EXTRA books to your @lovevery play kit subscription with the new "book bundles", for only $18! Sign us up! 📖

LINK IN BIO ✨️

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I cannot believe that my due date is less than 10

I cannot believe that my due date is less than 10 weeks away 🤯 full nesting mode has been activated and we are just about done with some final home projects, including Baby Boy's nursery! ✨️sneak peak✨️ of the accent wall in his room, in this photo -- I'm obsessed!

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How did I ever do life without this sweet hunny bu

How did I ever do life without this sweet hunny bunny?! 🤍🐰

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#hunnybunny #babysmiles #happygirl #toddlerfashion #toddlersmiles #mamasgirl #Easterweekend #ootd #baileysblossoms #myworld

It's easy to get swept away in the responsibilitie

It's easy to get swept away in the responsibilities of parenthood and forget to make time for each other #ad 🍿✨️❤️🎬

@theadventurechallenge has helped us reconnect by providing us with 50 unique challenges that we can complete together 🤍 The fun thing is: you don't even know what your adventure will be until you scratch it off -- and once you do -- you HAVE to do it! You get hints like: how much time it'll take, what kind of supplies you'll need, if you'll need a babysitter, etc., so you can plan ahead. My favorite part is documenting each challenge with the polaroid photos! Noah and I can't wait to make more memories with The Adventure Challenge -- we definitely need to check out the other books because they also have a family edition, solo edition, friends edition, dinner dates edition and ...in bed edition!

Click the link in my bio/stories to shop and use code "SPRING20" for 20% off!🌿🌼🌷

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He is Risen! †

One day it won't be "cool" for her mom to wear the

One day it won't be "cool" for her mom to wear the same clothes as her. So you bet your ass we'll be matching alllllll the time, until that day comes 🤪🤘🏼

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Looking forward to the weekend for a little family

Looking forward to the weekend for a little family time, a little bit of yummy food, and a whole lot of Jesus 🤍✝️ What are your Easter weekend plans?

Grey Faux Wrap Fitted Terry Maternity Dress from @pinkblushmaternity 🤍 link in bio
Code LORIBULARZ25 for 25% off!

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29 weeks growing baby boy 💙 Light Blue Gauze B

29 weeks growing baby boy 💙

Light Blue Gauze Button Up Collared Maternity Top from @pinkblushmaternity 🤍 link in bio
Code LORIBULARZ25 for 25% off!

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Joggers or jeans? 🖤 Honestly, I can't even deci

Joggers or jeans? 🖤 Honestly, I can't even decide because both from @baethelabel are so comfortable!

Entire outfit in both pictures, gifted from @baethelabel 🖤

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Mother Nature teased us with gorgeous warmer weath

Mother Nature teased us with gorgeous warmer weather this weekend and now the forecast shows snow this week 🥴 we got a taste of Spring and now we're craving some more! 🌞🌷🌱🌺🌿🌸💐

Light Olive Cross Back Wide Leg Maternity Jumpsuit from @pinkblushmaternity 💕 #gifted
Code "LORIBULARZ25", link in bio!

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#pinkblushambassador #twinning #bumpfriendly #bumpstyle #minime #pregnancyfashion #bumpootd

Floral skirt or floral kimono? 🌼 Either way, th

Floral skirt or floral kimono? 🌼 Either way, these outfits from @petalandpup are getting me excited for summer!

What's more -- these outfits are non-maternity, but definitely bump-friendly. I can wear these pieces now AND this summer once Baby Boy is born in June! 🤎 #styledbypetalandpup

First photo:
•Lindsey Top - size 2
•Katherine Skirt - size 4

Second photo:
•Joyus Dress - size S/M
•Mishka Kimono - size S/M

🌼 Code "LORI20" 🌼

Check out my stories for a try-on haul with these pieces and links to shop! 🤎

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196 days into this pregnancy! Counting down the da

196 days into this pregnancy! Counting down the days until I meet this sweet boy 💙

Dress from @sexymamamaternity [gifted] 💙
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Casual convo about becoming big siblings this year

Casual convo about becoming big siblings this year 💙💕

Super is going to have a baby sister and Eva is going to have a baby brother! I'll have to order more matching onesies 😍

When we were both pregnant and nobody knew yet 🙊🙊

27 weeks pregnant today! Next week I'll enter my 7

27 weeks pregnant today! Next week I'll enter my 7th month and the 3rd trimester!! 🙈🤯 time is going SO quickly with this pregnancy it's crazy! I can't wait to meet this little guy 🤍

Wooden Milestone Disc from @arrowtowndesigns
Use code "LORI15"

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Can't wait to be kickin' it with my Baby Boy in Ju

Can't wait to be kickin' it with my Baby Boy in June -- instead of just him kickin' me 🤪

My first @thebellybundle subscription box! 🤍 It is SO cute and I love that the monthly boxes are fully tailored to my due date 😍

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1 year ago from today, Eva was sent home from Gill

1 year ago from today, Eva was sent home from Gillette Children's Hospital with a helmet -- the CranioCap -- and I'm so grateful for this experience! When she was 2 months old, she was diagnosed with moderate plagiocephaly and torticollis. We spent a few months working hard in physical therapy to resolve these conditions. While the torticollis nearly resolved with PT, her head shape did not change, so it was decided that fitting Eva for a cranial helmet was our best bet.

I reached out to my friend Samantha at @losbowsny and she helped me create a custom attachment piece so that Eva could continue to accessorize and always have a bow in her "hair" 🎀 Samantha -- you have no idea how grateful I am for you!!😭 Shop @losbowsny hairbows and helmet patches, code "EVA15"!

The helmet didn't bother Eva even in the slightest, I was amazed. We went in for 2 weeks for measurements and adjustments. Halfway through her journey she graduated to a bigger helmet. Eva wore this beauty for 102 days and WOW, it made an incredible difference!! Thanks to modern medicine and our amazing care team at @gillettechildrens , my baby now has a perfectly round head 🥰

Between developmental hip dysplasia, lip ties, tongue ties, torticollis and plagiocephaly -- Eva's first 8 months of life were a challenge, but she continually showed how strong and resilient she truly is. I'm so proud of her and so proud to be her mama 💗

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1 year ago 🥺☀️ ❊You are my sunshine wood

1 year ago 🥺☀️

❊You are my sunshine wooden disc from @arrowtowndesigns
Code "LORI15"

❊Hairbow from @losbowsny
Code "EVA15"

❊Jumpsuit from @baileysblossoms
Code "EVA15"

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To our OG baby, my fur baby, Bo: happy #nationalpu

To our OG baby, my fur baby, Bo: happy #nationalpuppyday 🖤

I love that my children get to grow up with the unconditional love of this sweet dog 🐾

me + my mini me 🤍 maternity denim overalls gif

me + my mini me 🤍

maternity denim overalls gifted from @sexymamamaternity

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25 weeks 🌼 we finally got started on Baby Boy's

25 weeks 🌼 we finally got started on Baby Boy's nursery this week and it's definitely making things feel more real! We still don't know what to name him though 🙈 share your favorite boy names in the comments to inspire us 👇🏽👇🏽

Dress from @pinkblushmaternity
Code "LORIBULARZ25" 💛

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Little angel babe 🤍 Dress from @baileysblossom

Little angel babe 🤍

Dress from @baileysblossoms
Code: EVA15

Hairbow from @losbowsny
Code: EVA15

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I’m *that* girl! About 8 months ago, I joined th

24 weeks pregnant with Baby Boy 💙 I've officia

24 weeks pregnant with Baby Boy 💙

I've officially completed 5 months of this pregnancy and I'm a few weeks into the 6th month already! I cannot believe how quickly it's all going. Only a few more months until I get to meet this little bub 💙

Dress is from @pinkblushmaternity and linked in my bio ✨️
Code: LORIBULARZ25

Milestone wood discs from @arrowtowndesigns ✨️
Code: LORI15

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This time last week ✨️ I was toasting virgin

This time last week ✨️

I was toasting virgin piña coladas to the future Mrs. @samerman with such a fun group of girls in Miami! Syd, you're going to be the most beautiful bride ever! I can't wait to celebrate you and Matt in September! 💕

Reality hit hard when I got home -- our little family got smoked with the stomach flu. We're all finally feeling better, but I'm going to pretend that I'm still on Miami Beach 💭🌴🍹

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Last Thursday I left for a weekend girls-trip, and

Last Thursday I left for a weekend girls-trip, and while I had the best time ever - wow, I missed my tiny bestie! 🤍 With it being the first time I've ever traveled without her, I was grateful for FaceTime good-night calls, and that @noah_bularz was taking care of her - he is seriously the best dad ever! 💙

My denim jacket is from @pinkblushmaternity !
Code: LORIBULARZ25

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Learning through play 🌞 Eva will be 16 months

Learning through play 🌞

Eva will be 16 months in a few days, so we got "The Pioneer Play Kit" from @lovevery ! ❤

#Lovevery works with a team of experts and specialists to create products that promote your child's brain development! 🧠 Every few months, we get a new subscription box of stage-based play essentials for Eva! 🧩

What's more, is that all of the toys are made with sustainable, organic and natural materials that are not only good for your child, but the planet too! 🌎

I love watching Eva learn, explore and grow with Lovevery! Link in my bio to check out these awesome toys! ☺️

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This girl is gonna be the best big sis to her litt

This girl is gonna be the best big sis to her little bro 💕💙

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The most delicious and meaningful way to snack is

The most delicious and meaningful way to snack is with @SpoonfulONE ! 🥣

💙 SpoonfulONE makes it easy to include the top 9 food allergens in your baby’s diet.

💙 It is backed by multiple research studies and thousands of pediatricians to help stop a food allergy before it even starts!

💙 Their snacks come in multiple different flavors and Eva loves them! You can even add the Mix-Ins into breastmilk, formula, or solids like oatmeal (like we did here!).

💙 Eva can't get enough of them and I love that I'm able to (so easily!) help her immune system grow accustomed to foods associated with food allergies!

Shop the link in my bio to grab some SpoonfulONE for your kiddos!

@target #ThrivingTummies #SpoonfulONEPartner

I hope your Friday is as cheerful as Eva is in thi

I hope your Friday is as cheerful as Eva is in this picture 🌸🌷

Outfit is ✨️obviously✨️ from @baileysblossoms ! These pieces are offered exclusively through February's subscription box. The iconic aurora maxi skirt that Eva is wearing, has never been in a subscription box before -- so get it while it's hot! 💜

@baileysblossoms is also running a HUGE Spring Cleaning Sale until Sunday with tonsss of clothes on sale for under $9.99! Use code "EVA15" for an additional discount at checkout! 💕

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I think @tyrabanks would be impressed with Eva's s

I think @tyrabanks would be impressed with Eva's smize in this first picture 🤩 swipe to see bb Eva, 1 year ago 🥺

Eva's outfit is offered exclusively through @baileysblossoms February subscription box! 💕
Use code "EVA15" for $$ off

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How could you say no to baby kisses or puppy kisse

How could you say no to baby kisses or puppy kisses? Happy Valentine's Day to my 2 tiny loves ❤️❤️

Eva's outfit is from @baileysblossoms
Code "EVA15"

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Put in the oven & bake until June 2022 🤍

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#pregnancyannouncement #babybrother #2under2 #bigsister #pregnant #bumpdate #20weekspregnant

HALF BAKED🤰🏻 I can't believe I'm 20 weeks p

HALF BAKED🤰🏻

I can't believe I'm 20 weeks pregnant already today! 🤯 This pregnancy is absolutely flyyyying by!!

I took this cliché picture when I was pregnant with Eva so I felt that it was definitely necessary to take for this babe too 🥰 plus, a great excuse to go buy some ice cream 😋🍦

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What do you call a very small Valentine? A Valenti

What do you call a very small Valentine?
A Valentiny 💕

My tiny Valentine is dressed in @baileysblossoms , code "EVA15"
p.s. this sweater comes in adult sizes too 😍

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little bestie 💕 Eva's footies & my pj top both

little bestie 💕

Eva's footies & my pj top both from @littlebumbums
Use code LORI15OFF to save $$ on your first purchase!

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My first documented bump picture! Taken at John's

My first documented bump picture! Taken at John's Pass while we were on vacation with family for Christmas ✨️ I was 14 weeks along, but we hadn't shared the news with the world yet. Crazy to think in just 10 days (!!) I'll be HALFWAY through this pregnancy! Can't wait to meet this little babe 🤍

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Can hardly contain our excitement 🤎 we have rec

Can hardly contain our excitement 🤎 we have received such outpouring of love from everyone about our pregnancy announcement and it has my heart exploding! Thank you for sharing in our happiness, I can't wait to see this little girl become a big sister in June!!

I've been off the grid, out of work and out of commission this last week since I have 'rona. Eva has been staying with my parents while I rest up, to avoid her getting any icky sickness. I'm so glad I'm starting to feel better so I can squish this Squish super soon 🤎

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#excitement #announcement #smileybaby #babysmiles #babyootd #bigsis #bigsister #2under2

Overjoyed is an understatement 🤍 The secret's

Overjoyed is an understatement 🤍

The secret's out! We're adding another little babe to our family this year and we are so crazy excited!!

“For this child, I have prayed and the Lord has granted the desires of my heart.” 1 Samuel 1:27

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Forever my baby you'll be 🤍 #littlegirl #mamas

Forever my baby you'll be 🤍

#littlegirl #mamasgirl #14months #1yearold #babygirl #sweetheart #babysmile #happybaby #myfavorite #kidsfashionforall

Eva looked glamorous on NYE while Noah & I wore sw

Eva looked glamorous on NYE while Noah & I wore sweats 😂 wishing you a very happy & healthy 2022 ✨

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#feeling2022 #newyear #newyearseve #nye #nyeoutfit #glamorous #2022 #ootd #newyearsresolution #happybahy #baileysblossoms #fabulous

Eva would only sit near Santa if I sat there too 😅 semi-successful first time meeting Santa!

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Need an idea for a last minute gift?? @lovevery is

Need an idea for a last minute gift?? @lovevery is my favorite gift to give my friends and family members with young children! ❤

Lovevery Play Kit subscriptions and Lovevery gift cards can give your loved ones more than toys -- it gives them the tools to learn, explore and be creative!

Link in my bio to shop Lovevery this holiday season! ✨

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✨thirty, flirty & tHriViNg✨ thank you so much

✨thirty, flirty & tHriViNg✨ thank you so much to everyone who wished me a happy birthday yesterday! I could feel all the love 🤎

#dirtythirty #birthday #thirtyflirtythriving #30thbirthday

Squishy Grinch-mas Baby circa 2020 ❤🎄

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last year ➝ this year 🎄 HOW was Eva that lit

last year ➝ this year 🎄

HOW was Eva that little?! 🥺

#babysfirstchristmas #newborn #toddlerchristmas #holidaydecor #christmastree #traditions #holidaytradition #newtraditions #family

So grateful for the many years of friendship with

So grateful for the many years of friendship with this group of girls (missing a few!). We've seen each other through so many ups and downs of life: The awkward but hilarious middle school years. High school exams, parties and bad boyfriend breakups. Traveling the country together and defying gravity while we were at it 🤸🏻‍♀️ Perservering through injuries and surgeries, also anxieties and fears. Death and grief too. Earning athletic and academic scholarships. Graduating college. Getting accepted into graduate programs. Job losses but also new jobs and promotions. Moving into our own apartments and homes. Fairytale weddings. Getting pets. Having babies.

All I know is, I don't know what I'd do without you guys. Forever thankful for each of you. 🤎 Thanks for hosting a great Friendsgiving, Amber! My heart is so full!

Still haven't gotten out of our pjs yet 'cause we'

Still haven't gotten out of our pjs yet 'cause we're cozied up in bed shopping Small Business Saturday 🛍

One of our fav small businesses, @littlebumbums is running a 25% off sitewide sale! Check out their adorable outfits for incredibly soft bamboo material and unique prints you won't see anywhere else! 💜💕 Link ( https://glnk.io/qjy9/lori ) in bio to shop the sale and get the discount!!

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The shirt says it all 🐝 swipe for big toothy sm

The shirt says it all 🐝 swipe for big toothy smiles!

Eva's shirt & denim bell bottoms are both from @baileysblossoms ! Bailey's Blossoms entire website is 40% off with code "BLACKFRIDAY" 🖤 RUN!! 🛍

#BlackFriday #BeKind #BeeKind #HappyBaby #BabySmiles #pigtails
#HolidayShopping #OnlineShopping #BaileysBlossoms #BellBottoms #BeHappy #kidsfashionforall

Grateful doesn't even begin to cover it 🤎 Happy

Grateful doesn't even begin to cover it 🤎 Happy Thanksgiving!

Little hunny hugging her bunny 🐰 looking forwar

Little hunny hugging her bunny 🐰 looking forward to the long weekend so I can snuggle this cutie all day every day 🤍

Eva's outfit is from @baileysblossoms , code "LORI15"

One of the last times ➝ one of the first times🤱🏻

I'm so freaking proud of my body. For the first 5 months of Eva's life (before solids), my breastmilk alone kept her alive & thriving. For a full year, I provided nutrition to my daughter, from my body, without needing to supplement with formula & I can't get over how cool that is.

As cool as that is though, breastfeeding was one of the biggest factors in my postpartum anxiety. Right from the get-go, I had an excessive oversupply & dealt with extreme engorgement. On top of learning HOW to nurse & feed my baby, I couldn't even get relief in between sessions. I was miserable. I couldn't focus on building my relationship with my daughter or relish in the moments of her being a sweet newborn. Instead, I started wondering if I was cut out for this: motherhood. I started spiraling & my anxiety grew on top of unstable postpartum hormones. I saw lactation consultants & spoke with my doctors. I battled clogged ducts, blebs & mastitis --none of which I'd wish upon my worst enemy. People told me to "try harder". People told me to just quit. And a handful of really fantastic people (you know who you are😭) pushed me to keep going. They encouraged me & rooted for me. They sent care packages, self-help books, a Haakaa (game changer) & reminders that I'm a good mom. Eventually I started to believe it; I learned I was actually a GREAT mom. &eventually my supply normalized & I began to truly enjoy breastfeeding.

Flash to 12 weeks PP. I was finally in a better headspace mentally & emotionally & I had to go back to work. Pumping is SO hard, you guys. You sit in a lonely room 3x per day, hooked to a machine to make food for your baby. I did it for 40 weeks. Mornings, nights & weekends became my new favorites. I looked forward to nursing at those times & I genuinely loved that time with my daughter.

After Eva's 1st birthday we weaned entirely from the breast & from the bottle. She now drinks whole milk from sippy cups like a big kid🥺❤

It's bittersweet. It was harder on my heart than I expected it to be but I'm so grateful for this journey I was lucky enough to embark on..& I'm honestly a bit relieved to have my body back❤

Beary cute content that the world needs more of ri

Beary cute content that the world needs more of right now🧸🧸

Eva & Super got to meet each other last weekend! They played so well together and truly became instant besties!! 🤍🤍 Eva was also equally obsessed with @rydelfunk , @stormielynchr5 and @lilgirlvelour 💕 we had a blast hosting and can't wait to plan something in California next!

#bearycute #besties #babybesties #bearoutfit #bearcubs #babybear

You won't catch me with any other diaper bag than

You won't catch me with any other diaper bag than @freshlypicked 🖤The classic functional & beautiful diaper bag by @freshpicked just got an upgrade and now it's officially perfect ✨

•Padded adjustable straps
•Interior mom pocket with magnet closure
•Bigger front pocket
•Mesh interior pockets for easier visibility
•Interior 6" keyclip
•Machine washable changing pad
•Metal feet on bottom so bag never touches the ground
•Ten pockets with spacious central space for larger items
•No side snaps, sides are stitched in a way were the bag naturally folds on itself
•Insulated interior pocket
•Wearable 3 ways: backpack, cross-body, or purse

@freshlypicked is currently running their semi-annual sitewide sale! Use my code "fpxlori5" at checkout! The code will take an additional $5 off the sale price, for NEW customers on orders over $50, with the exception of the PLAY collection. The code will not combine with any other discounts or offers.

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#NewbornMustHaves #BabyStyle #babymusthaves #BabyEssentials

It's Friday, Friday gotta get down on Friday🤘🏼

Today Eva has her 1-year old checkup! Not looking forward to the pokes or potential tears 🩹....does it ever get easier? 🙈😭

Eva's dress is from @baileysblossoms 🤎 code LORI15

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"No one else will ever know the strength of my lov

"No one else will ever know the strength of my love for you. After all, you're the only one who knows what my heart sounds like from the inside" 🤍

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◤ T W E L V E M O N T H S ◢ 1 whole year

◤ T W E L V E M O N T H S ◢

1 whole year of loving you, Eva Rose! ❤

November 7, 2021

❁18.5 lbs
❁Has 3 teeth! 🦷
❁Gives "loves" (hugs) 🤗💕
❁Waves hi and bye-bye 👋🏼
❁Favorite things: walking with her push-walker, cruising along furniture, going up the stairs, bear crawling speedy fast, climbing over foam play-wedges, exploring, dancing to music, playing with her puppy, watching airplanes, John Legend, Elmo, food, cake, bathtime, balloons, "Peek-A-Boo", her reflection, when someone sings her the ABC's

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Eva in ONEderland 🫖 Eva's first birthday party

Eva in ONEderland 🫖

Eva's first birthday party included the Mad Hatter's tea party with pizza, pin-the-grin on the Cheshire Cat, stunning homemade (delicious) decorated sugar cookies by @_samibakes that I can't stop talking about, fluttering butterflies, a magical balloon garland, anotherrrr mini cake smash (lucky little girl), laughter, smiles and some of the best of the best friends and family. Thank you to everyone who helped make her 1st birthday such a special and memorable one!!

Massive thank-you to my neighbors @jessparrucci14 and @craigparrucci as well as my husband @noah_bularz for bringing this Pinterest-y boxwood backdrop of my dreams to life 🌿🦋

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#ONEderland #babysfirstbirthday #babysfirst #happybirthday #1stbirthday #AliceinWonderland #PinterestDreams #DIY #Momlife #babygirl #12months #happybaby #cakesmash

Happy 1st Birthday to my tiny best friend 🤍 swi

Happy 1st Birthday to my tiny best friend 🤍 swipe to see the best smashing of cake 😅🎂

1 year ago you entered our world, Eva, and since that day I've often wondered how I ever lived life without you. 365 days of immense and endless love, joy, and laughter. I'm so grateful God gave me you and made me your mama!

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#firstbirthday #1stbirthday #babysfirstbirthday #cakesmash #cakesmashsession #happybirthday #babybirthday #happybaby #momlife #bumpdate #bumpdated

Can't get enough of Granny Eva 👵🏼 you'll wan

Can't get enough of Granny Eva 👵🏼 you'll want to swipe to see some of her dance moves...I've watched this video at least 100 times and laugh every time. Girl loves to dance. She cracks me up 🤣

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#babycostume #happyhalloween #halloweencostume #hilarious #halloween2021 #funnybaby #oldladycostume #spookyseason #dancemoves #babydancing #happybaby #costumeideas

The Big Bad Wolf, Little Red Riding Hood, Red's gr

The Big Bad Wolf, Little Red Riding Hood, Red's granny & the lumberjack! HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🖤

Eva's face in the 2nd picture has me dying 🤣 she truly makes the cutest freaking old lady!

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Elmo's World ❤💙 Eva has a fierce love for th

Elmo's World ❤💙

Eva has a fierce love for the little red monster who lives on Sesame Street. Her face lights up the moment she hears his giggle or sees his face. It only makes sense that she would be Elmo for Halloween. With her BFF Cookie Monster by her side, it doesn't get much better than that!

#SeasameStreet #Elmo #CookieMonster #Halloween #HalloweenCostume #BabysFirstHalloween #BabysFirst #MomLife #CisForCookie #BabyHalloweenCostume

It's freakin' bats. I love Halloween 🦇

It's freakin' bats. I love Halloween 🦇

little monster 👹🖤 @littlebumbums gifted us

little monster 👹🖤

@littlebumbums gifted us the sofffftest footie-pjs and this one right here is probably my favorite! it's especially perfect for halloween 🎃 use code LORI15OFF for a discount 🧡

#halloween #littlemonster #babygirl #littlebumbums #spookyseason #hauntedhalloween #spookyszn

Eva's first time pickin' pumpkins! She enjoyed fin

Eva's first time pickin' pumpkins! She enjoyed finding small rocks, trying to eat those small rocks and also playing in the dirt. She honestly couldn't care less about the pumpkins 🙃🎃

#pumpkinpatch #pickingpumpkins #babysfirst #Halloween

It's the dimple for me 😍 I was feeling crabby

It's the dimple for me 😍

I was feeling crabby and then I looked at these smiley pictures of Eva and I felt better. How lucky am I to have this little girl in my life? 🥰 I figured the rest of the world could use some of this sunshine too. If you're having a bad day, I hope these photos make you smile 💕

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Saturday Selfies, by Eva 🤍 #selfies #selfies #

Saturday Selfies, by Eva 🤍

#selfies #selfies #babyselfie #summer #fallfeels #funny #funnybaby #firstselfie

◤ E L E V E N M O N T H S ◢ October 7, 2

◤ E L E V E N M O N T H S ◢

October 7, 2021

❁18 lbs
❁Favorite things: walking with her push-walker, going up the stairs, crawling over foam play-wedges, watching airplanes
❁Super fast at crawling & likes to test us with what she's allowed to get into, including the dog food 🥴
❁Says "BaBa" when she sees BoBo 🐶
❁Has her 2 bottom teeth! 🦷
❁Loves: food, her stuffed ducky & puppy, her sleepsack & taking naps, bathtime, Elmo, "Peek-A-Boo", her reflection, when someone sings her the ABC's

HOW are you going to be a 1-year-old next month, Eva?! 🥺 This has been the fastest, but most wonderful 11 months of my life 💕

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Throwback Thursday (is that still a thing?) to whe

Throwback Thursday (is that still a thing?) to when we dressed up as princesses for a themed party and it wasn't even Halloween 👸🏻👸🏻

Still trying to lock down what we're doing for Halloween costumes this year, I've been so indecisive 🥴 either way, I can't WAIT to dress up with my little fam! 🐈‍⬛💀🦇🧛🏻‍♀️🕷🧟‍♀️

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What was life before you, baby girl? Happy #Nation

What was life before you, baby girl? Happy #NationalDaughtersDay , Eva 🤍 I'm so blessed to be your mama!

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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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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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#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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✨ 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

❁17 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 😍

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