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Little Specs

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Little Specs

I didn't expect to find out this way. I wasn't quite ready for confirmation yet that my youngest child also has Stickler Syndrome. The blood work had been sent off to genetics weeks prior, and even though I studied his facial features and saw right away that his tiny baby elbows were hyper-mobile (some call [...]

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Henry Update: Home.

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Henry Update: Home.

After 16 days in the hospital, Henry and I returned back home. I remained diligent on being involved in the doctor's rounds each morning which was often attended by a registrar or two (similar to what we would call a resident un the US health system), the head nurse, his assigned nurse and a consultant [...]

Family

Henry Update Days 1-13 Post Op

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Henry Update Days 1-13 Post Op

I normally wouldn't publish a post unless I had something witty or sappy and maybe funny to write and made sure it was well thought out. But I'm feeling a bit numb emotionally, and if I don't write an update now for family and friends to read, and for Matt and I to look back [...]

Family, Stickler Syndrome and Us

Tetralogy of Fallot – Henry’s Diagnosis

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Tetralogy of Fallot – Henry’s Diagnosis

I am a superstitious person. Not a, "don't cross a black cat or walk under a ladder," kind of superstitious, but more of a, "it's my fault, because I jinxed it," superstitous. My superstition started in grade school, from something as small as thinking I aced a test but spoke too confident and failed it, [...]

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Boys’ Room + Play Room

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019by Uptown Girl Suburban WorldLeave a Comment on Boys’ Room + Play Room
Boys’ Room + Play Room

Growing up, I shared a room with my older sister. As a family of 5, we lived in a four bedroom home, so there was enough space for each of us to have our own, yet my parents used one of the rooms as an office and moved my sister and I in together. While [...]

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Journaling Through Pregnancy

May 4, 2019by Uptown Girl Suburban WorldLeave a Comment on Journaling Through Pregnancy
Journaling Through Pregnancy

I am so intrigued and in awe by the process that is pregnancy. With all of my pregnancies (four total including a loss at 6 weeks), I have been diligent with taking weekly measurements (when you have experience as a bridal stylist you get real familiar with bust, waist, and hip ratios!) and journaling weight [...]

Family

What I’m Packing in my Hospital Bag (US vs. UK)

April 28, 2019November 10, 2019by Uptown Girl Suburban World2 Comments on What I’m Packing in my Hospital Bag (US vs. UK)
What I’m Packing in my Hospital Bag (US vs. UK)

One of the most beautiful and terrifying parts of pregnancy is that no one can tell you with 100% certainty when that baby is going to make his/her appearance. With my first, my water broke at home (in an Oscar-worthy dramatic performance) and baby was born eight days early. With my second, I had all [...]

Family, Lifestyle

5 Tips for Preparing for Baby

March 17, 2019March 17, 2019by Uptown Girl Suburban World2 Comments on 5 Tips for Preparing for Baby
5 Tips for Preparing for Baby

Whether it's your first or your fifth, you can never be too prepared for welcoming a new baby into your family. Here are my top tips for preparing for baby! 1.Keep everything in it's package (with the receipt if you have it) until you need to use it. There are so many items I bought [...]

Family, Travel

Family Holiday in Florida

March 15, 2019March 15, 2019by Uptown Girl Suburban World3 Comments on Family Holiday in Florida
Family Holiday in Florida

While the rain and wind of the damp UK winter was upon us, we decided to escape to sunny Florida for what has become an annual family holiday, and it did not disappoint! We joined my mom and step-dad, three of my five siblings (we/re a Brady bunch style family!) and their little ones for [...]

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My Top 5 Tips for Traveling With Kids

February 15, 2019February 15, 2019by Uptown Girl Suburban World5 Comments on My Top 5 Tips for Traveling With Kids
My Top 5 Tips for Traveling With Kids

Raising children a few states away from family warranted a brazen attitude towards traveling with children at a young age, and often alone. My oldest took his first flight at nine weeks young. My second earned his wings at eleven weeks, (with 2 1/2 yo brother in tow). My mom has always offered to fly [...]

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Former Government Sales Rep, turned Bridal Stylist, now SAHM.

Minnesotan at heart, living as UK expats in London with my husband Matt and our three boys. Sharing my day to day style, expat experiences and travels, and our personal health endeavors with Stickler Syndrome and Tetrology of Fallot.

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I’ve learned a lot about myself since my diagnosis last year. #adhdmemes #adhd #neurodivergent #adhdstitch #adhdreels
Skipped my gym routine this morning for a walk in the snow instead. This Minnesotan has been longing for a real winter here in the Chicago ‘burbs and I can hardly contain my excitement ❄️ #midwestlife #midwestmom #minnesotan
Saturday ‘fit check. #whatiwore #fitcheck #weekendoutfit
Save this classic blazer look! This is a timeless style that can be worn with any style of denim as trends change.
Sick of January blues ? Neon, neon, neon. This pullover comes in so many colors, and great quality.
Ok, my first GRWM reel. Happy Saturday friends ✌🏼✌🏼☮️ everything is linked in my #shopltk profile. And in the link in my bio. Or Comment/DM for any direct links! #grwm
Can you relate? #wednesdayaddams #wednesdaynetflix #blackcatsofinstagram
Every New Year’s Eve our neighborhood puts on a progressive party with a different theme. We spend an hour and a half at each house and anyone who hosts has to follow the theme of their character at their house with appetizers and decor. This year’s theme was “Dress as Your dream Job,” and we had such a blast! Matt and I were game show hosts and didn’t tell anyone what we were until they were ushered into our basement and split into teams for a game of pub trivia and concessions 🍿. Just another night in the books to confirm we have the BEST neighborhood! #themeparty #themepartyideas #nyepartyideas #nyeparty
*Puts tree up on Nov. 6th, over it by Dec. 30th* #christmascluttergone #christmascleanup #funnyreels #ragecleaning
So how’s your winter break going? #3boymom #mythreesons #boymom #parentreels
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