2013
Maternity in the City
I love the summertime! It’s a time of expression,bold prints and fun.
Being 26 weeks pregnant Maxi dresses are the way to go in the Florida Heat. My goal is also to find ones that are non-maternity that I can wear after my son makes his presence in Sept.
I saw this Bold Beautiful Printed maxi at H&M and I fell in LOVE. The beautiful blue and yellow hues had summer written all over it. I wore it on date night and paired it with one of my favorite bags from Dorothy Perkins I bought last season. It was a beautiful evening and topped it off with a yummy mojito (virgin of course)
2013
Walking on Sunshine OOTD
My OOTD was inspired by the sunshine state. Nothing gets you out of a fashion funk like throwing on a bright hue and a smile 
I purchased this dress from old navy last spring( it was featured in LUCKY mag and I HAD to have it)
Today I felt glam I think being six months pregnant and rocking an outfit I bought last spring had a little something to do with it
Dress: Old Navy, Women’s Crepe Tie Belt Dress $36.94 *This dress was featured in Lucky Magazine.
Shoes: New York and company
Bag: Bought while on a trip to Jamaica(it’s made out of a coconut)
Glasses: Prescription Gucci Frames (with transition lenses)
Hair: Natural; High Puff
Don’t forget to dress up your bright hue with nice accessories and you too will feel like you’re walking on sunshine.
2013
30 and Gone with the Wind Fabulous
It’s crazy to think that I will be 30 in less than a week.There are two times in my life that I remember thinking man 30 is old!
1. Being five years old and my younger sister was born and hearing my mom say I can’t believe I have three kids at 30.
2. My youngest sister being born when I was 14 and thinking to myself wow when my sister gets her license I will be…30 NO WAY!!
Little did I know that 30 really isn’t that old but to a child it seems like a life time away. In reality it comes in a blink of an eye. I have had MANY life changing things happen in my life that have made me the woman I am today. These experiences have given me life lessons that I hope to pass onto my son one day. Maybe you can relate to some. Here are my
30 lessons that I have learned in 30 years
1. People will have opinions of you. They are only opinions they don’t have to define who you are.
2. Love NEVER fails. You just have to be willing to put the work in.
3. Know you’re worth. Once you figure it out people will treat you accordingly.
4. It’s ok to have only a handful of close friends, Life is not a popularity contest.
5. Some people are meant to be in you life forever others are just short time passengers in this journey called life and that’s ok.
6. Having tact can get you very far in life. Speak to people the way you want to be spoken to.
7. It’s ok to have standards and you are not judging others if you don’t want to participate in anything that’s below those standards that you’ve set for yourself.
8. If you have a gut feeling about something. LISTEN TO IT!
9. You don’t have to “train” a man to respect you,open doors for you,pull out a chair or treat you like a lady. There are still men out there that are made that way
10. Change is a good thing, it’s ok to learn from your past, but if that is all you talk about its time to analyze why you’re stuck in the past and missing out on your future.
11. Your hair doesn’t define you
12. Stop comparing yourself with others. You don’t really know what struggles a person has gone through. Focus on your goals and you’ll get there.
13. Learn how to tell people off with a smile.
14. It always seems impossible until it’s done. The word itself says I’m possible.
15. It’s ok to act like a child sometimes. Go to a park,have a water balloon fight, jump rope,play tag,dance like no ones watching.
16. Never settle for less than your best
17. Learn to keep some things private. In this day and age of share everything; it’s nice to have some mystery.
18. If you don’t stand for something you’ll fall for anything.
19. Laughter IS and always will be the best medicine.
20. When it’s time to marry make sure he is your best friend and that god is part of that three fold cord. No one should be able to break it (even you)
21. Cherish your grandparents. They have so much wisdom to give us. (I lost my grandmother at 17 and I miss her everyday)
22. Whether you are single,in a relationship or married. It’s important to be happy with yourself before you try to be happy with anyone else.
23. There is no need to argue with an idiot. They will win every time and beat you with experience.
24. Honesty is ALWAYS the best policy. The truth will eventually come out.
25. You find out who you true friends are when you go through life changing experiences.
26. Don’t hold a grudge. When you forgive it brings you happiness.
27. It’s ok to call it a night at 9:00 Pm. Just go home, who cares if people call you old at least you’ll be well rested and not have bags under you eyes lol
28. Be willing to try things new at least once you never know what you’re missing.
29. Go on an amazing vacation. Doesn’t matter where but turn off your phone and just enjoy being in the NOW
30. Continue to challenge yourself and learn as much as you can.You will never know everything in life.
2013
It’s been a long time…
You know the rest of the song, I know you are singing it in your head right now.( Especially if you are an Aaliyah and Timbaland fan) It has been a very long time since I have written a blog and it’s because I have been very busy creating a life
The last post that I had written was a look back at 2012 and how my husband and I had wanted to start a family and how very difficult it had been for us. We were actually supposed to start infertility treatments three days after I wrote the blog post on Jan 1st. Little did I know that I was already 4 weeks pregnant at the time. So imagine our shock when we had been trying for over 2 years to start a family only to be told that we wouldn’t be able to without modern medicine and we conceived on our own.
I am now 15 weeks and there have been ups and downs. I have been so scared that I would lose this precious gift but I have been diagnosed with Hyperemesis gravidarum which is a s a condition characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and electrolyte disturbance. I have lost 20 pounds in my 1st trimester and have been put on Zofran which is a life saver but I still have to deal with the occasional “Morning sickness” even though it’s a little difficult I like to look on the bright side and at least I know that this baby is still there and causing me trouble already
Every appointment this baby is jumping all over the place so he/she is VERY active and we have to chase after it to hear the heartbeat. My husband and I have nicknamed the baby “Kember” ( a mix of our names) we find out what it will be in about a week and a half and can’t wait. To say that we are overjoyed is an understatement. We know how it feels for couples who desperately want to have a child and it seems like it’s not in the cards for them. I have no idea how this blessing happened to us without the use of infertility drugs but I feel so blessed that it has.
Infertility is something that plagues a lot of people and yet it is so taboo and no one likes to talk about it. You’re not broken if you are plagued by this disease. Talking about it really helps you deal with it and makes you realize you are not alone. last year I wrote a poem to my unborn child and I would like to share it with you my readers. Before I do I just wanted to thank you all for the prayers and support that we have received. I also want you to know that I will be back with hair tutorials as soon as I get some more energy because real talk. I’ve been wearing puffs and protective styles
“Kember” at 12 weeks
A letter To my unborn child
I’ve always been a kind of overachiever
The one that could always past a test
But for the past two years I can’t seem to past the one that would Change my life for the best
I know that I would be a great mother
A great balance between a teacher and friend
I even dream of the day you would get a sister or brother
But this waiting and waiting never seems to end.
I pray everyday that I get the patience to wait
I pray that your healthy,funny and smart
I wish is was as easy as looking at a calendar and picking a date.
So I could just have a visual that I can look at and count down when my family would start.
But instead I get to look at other peoples excitement of their expanding brood
And everyday I imagine how you will look
Will you act calm like your dad or like me a complete fool?
Maybe you’ll love music or sitting in a corner reading a book
To me it doesn’t matter what you will be
I just hope and pray that you will find your way to me
2013
2012: The Year that Was
The year is 2013 and we STILL aren’t living like the Jetsons! The 10yr old me thought we would be in Flying cars by now.
Even though we aren’t there yet, I still can’t believe we are in 2013! This year I have a lot to look forward to.
2012 had many ups and downs: I celebrated my 7yr wedding anniversary with my best friend, I watched a great friend graduate from college and move to NYC, I saw close friends become first time parents, we finally took a vacation after four years, I became a house wife, We decided to try to have a family, Found out that I have problems with infertility but my head is high and I know that we will make it through the ups and downs that 2013 has to offer us.
My husband and I will be 30 this year and I think it’s a perfect time to start a family. I know we have a long road ahead of us but hey, it’s 2013 there are so many medical advances and I know we were meant to be parents. I have a feeling we will be, 2013 will be our year. I hope everyone has a great year. Here are some highlights of my favorite times this year.
Visiting Both sides of our families in MI in May
Little sis and brother from MI
Having my niece and sister down from MI and taking them to the beach
Meeting Fellow Vlogger/Blogger Dearnatural62 and LoveLossAndLacquer
Hanging with Charyjay and Chanelledoe( as well as Msmojo78 and Faeluv25 of Naturals in the sun) on Miami Beach
Seeing my good friend Graduate College
Throwing her and AMAZING rooftop going away party
Celebrating our 7yr anniversary
WATER BALLOON Fight
Breathtaking views of Ocho Rios, Jamaica (Labadee Haiti or grand caymen not pictured but just as beautiful)
Meeting Rad Dan on the boat lol (and shot out to Delores as well)
going on vacation with some AWESOME people
and Last but not least: Ending the year with a bonfire and great friends
“Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.”~Helen Keller
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