Author: Kristen Middleton

Kristen v.H. Middleton is a former school teacher & administrator turned stay-at-home-mom. She lives with her husband and children in eastern Washington.

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I totally felt this way when I was pregnant. And ...

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I totally felt this way when I was pregnant. And kind feel this way after all that turkey. 🤣🦃 Happy turkey day to all you expecting mamas!!⁠
📷: @madiford2 via Twitter⁠
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#pregnancy #pregnant #funnypregnancy #momtobe #pregnancylife #thanksgiving #mamatobe #turkeymama #babybump #pregnancyjourney #bumpie #thirdtrimester #preggo #pregnancyhelp #maternity #motherhood #momlife #expecting #mumlife #mommytobe #pregnantlife #babyontheway #inspirepregnancy #mommychick #babychick

You don't have a boyfriend/girlfriend ...

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You don't have a boyfriend/girlfriend yet.⁠
You haven't graduated yet.⁠
You haven't gotten married yet.⁠
You haven't had a baby yet.⁠
You haven't had another baby yet. (Or don't plan on having another.)⁠
You haven't returned to work yet because you're a stay at home parent.⁠
You are working so you aren't at home with your babies.⁠
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The list goes on . . . People--including family--don't understand your situation and they shouldn't have to. We hope this holiday season that everyone around you shares positive words and support. But if that doesn't happen, don't let their words sting you. This is just a season in life and you don't have to explain yourself to anybody. Sending you love and light. We are so thankful for you in every stage you all are in. ❤️⁠
(quote via @lauriseirl x @refinery29)⁠
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I spy with my little eye the cutest turkey ever. ...

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I spy with my little eye the cutest turkey ever. 😍 Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! Hope it's filled with love, laughter, and cuteness like this. ❤️⁠
📷: @emilyshapaka⁠
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#thanksgiving #happythanksgiving #family #grateful #thankful #babychick⁣ #mommychick #blessed #gratitude #happy #thankyou #happiness #givethanks #turkey #holiday #love #turkeyday #holidays #baby #babyturkey

Loneliness is a real thing in new motherhood and I...

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Loneliness is a real thing in new motherhood and I want to be sure we talk about this. It's okay to say, "I feel lonely." We normalize one another's experiences when we share the reality of our journey. It can be so isolating when we bring our small human home and our lives revolve around his/her care. We feel detached from the outside world. The monotony of new motherhood can be heavy.⁠
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Here are some tips to combat isolation:⁠
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1️⃣ Get outside when possible.⁠
2️⃣ Video chat with friends/family.⁠
3️⃣ Join a virtual group.⁠
4️⃣ Invite someone to come over.⁠
5️⃣ Find a local mom's group.⁠
6️⃣ Listen to the radio or a podcast (it's interesting how this can make us feel connected with others)⁠
7️⃣ Run an errand--even grabbing a coffee via drive-thru can feel good.⁠
8️⃣ Get to know your neighbors.⁠
What would you add to the list?⁠
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Repost: words and 📷 by @psychedmommy⁠
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Pass the rolls. Baby rolls, bread rolls, all the ...

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Pass the rolls. Baby rolls, bread rolls, all the rolls.⁠ 😍🍞👶 #thanksgivingjokes 😜⁠
📷: @divasunrisekiss⁠
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This kid . . . 😑🤦‍♀️⁠
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This kid . . . 😑🤦‍♀️⁠
📷: @storiesofamediocremom⁠
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Mine would be:⁠
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Mine would be:⁠
🧘‍♀️😐😧🤢😩💪😝👶😍💙⁠
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How would you describe yours?⁠
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#pregnancy #pregnant #birth #momtobe #pregnancylife #childbirth #mamatobe #preggo #motherhood #momlife #expecting #mumlife #mommytobe #pregnantlife #babyontheway #inspirepregnancy #mommychick #babychick #birthwithoutfear #birthisbeautiful #birthday

Forward Leaning Inversion 🧘‍♀️⁠
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Forward Leaning Inversion 🧘‍♀️⁠
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This is a go-to position in pregnancy to help untwist the ligaments in the lower uterus which can help to change babies' positioning but also with aligning the uterus to the pelvis to press down onto the cervix prior to birth.⁠
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Due to the shift of your centre of gravity during later pregnancy it is recommended to have someone help you into this position. Start by kneeling on the edge of a bed or lounge, and one at a time reach your hands down to the floor. As your hands walk forward, dropdown onto your forearms and interlace your fingers. Drop your head but don't let it touch the ground to protect your neck. Take some long slow deep breaths, and you can even work on some pelvic/spinal movements here. Come up really slowly, take a few breaths in each position, and when you get to the top spend a bit of time kneeling.⁠
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There are some contraindications particularly for high blood pressure, but head to the @spinningbabies website to get a little more info on all the different positions that you can do to help with birth, and baby's positioning.⁠
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Repost from @inbirthandbeyond⁠
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⁠For the week of Thanksgiving (and longer if you...

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⁠For the week of Thanksgiving (and longer if you can!) let's focus on what we DO have instead of what we lack. The more we express gratitude and appreciate our blessings the more we recognize all of our blessings and everything we should be thankful for. 💕⁠
📷: @hallmark⁠
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#motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #gratitude #thankful #mumlife #mommylife #mommychick #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #thanksgiving #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣

✈️ Tips to Survive a Plane Ride with Kids ...

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Instagram post 17855722339639264 $✈️ Tips to Survive a Plane Ride with Kids ✈️⁠ .⁠ Flying on a plane with your little one for the first time can be terrifying. Are they going to cry the whole time? How will they handle the airport, the turbulence and the landing? Well we have some tips that will help prepare you for your flight with your kids. Here's what to do to have a more enjoyable experience 😊 {Link in bio!}⁠ 📷: unknown⁠ .⁠ #flyingwithkids #travelwithkids #familytravel #travelingwithkids #kidsonplanes #travelpic #airplane #familyholiday #parenting #parenthood #firstflight #babytravels #motherhood #momlife #mumlife #mommychick #babychick #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣$

Who you gonna call?⁠ 🤣🤣🤣
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Who you gonna call?⁠ 🤣🤣🤣
📷: Martiza Elizabeth on FB
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Sums up exactly how I feel during the holiday ...

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Sums up exactly how I feel during the holiday season . . . Wanting to do all the things to make Christmas magical, but also being so tired from adulting/parenting that sitting down and watching Hallmark Christmas movies sounds magical enough. ✨😂🎄🎅
But I still end up doing all the things for my baby. 🥰
(quote: @torturedbytoddlers)
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#christmas #holidays #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #momstruggles #momprobs #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #momhumor #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣ #mommychick

The week of Thanksgiving. ❤️ Let's make ...

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The week of Thanksgiving. ❤️ Let's make it a point to count more of our blessings and express gratitude. Ask your kids what they're thankful for. 😊⁠
📷: @hallmark⁠
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#motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #blessings #thankful #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #gratitude #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣

🤣⁠🤣🤣 Sexy Saturday night.⁠
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🤣⁠🤣🤣 Sexy Saturday night.⁠
📷: @debiandbebi⁠
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#motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #momstruggles #momprobs #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #momhumor #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣

"Not flesh of my flesh,⁠
Nor bone of my...

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"Not flesh of my flesh,⁠
Nor bone of my bone;⁠
But still miraculously my own.⁠
Never forget for a minute -⁠
You didn't grow under my heart⁠
But in it."⁠ 💗⁠
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Happy National Adoption Day!! National Adoption Day is a collective effort to raise awareness of the more than 125,000 children waiting to be adopted from foster care in the United States.❤️⁠
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Tag your favorite adoptive parents! 🤗⁠
📷: @joncarolino⁠
Repost: @babylist⁠
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Truth. 🌊🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️⁠
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Truth. 🌊🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️⁠
📷: @hallmarkbaby⁠
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When your child refuses to eat anything but carbs....

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When your child refuses to eat anything but carbs. 😑 #passtherolls⁠
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Maintaining Your Kids’ Sleep Habits while ...

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Instagram post 18078674341130803 $Maintaining Your Kids’ Sleep Habits while Traveling during the Holidays ✈️👶💤⁠ .⁠ With the holidays approaching, many parents may begin to worry about whether traveling with their little ones will ruin the sleep habits that they’ve worked so hard to establish. This is a totally valid concern. Traveling is a tricky endeavor when you’re trying to keep your child on a sleep schedule. There’s always something exciting going on, friends and relatives who are anxious to see the baby, and others who have no idea how hard you’ve worked to get your little one sleeping through the night. But even though you’re away from home, babies and young children still need to be sleeping well. If you’re committed to maintaining some healthy sleep habits while traveling (while also thoroughly enjoying yourself), it’s totally possible! With some strategic planning and firm boundaries, you can keep sleep on track no matter the destination. {Read more by clicking the link in our bio!}⁠ Article by @ohbabyconsulting ❤️⁠ 📷: @kayleecraneco⁠ .⁠ #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #momstruggles #momprobs #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #familytravel #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣ #mommychick #babysleep #sleeptips #parenting$

The invisible work of motherhood that is ...

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The invisible work of motherhood that is remembered and cherished for decades to come. Shout out to all of the moms (and dads!) who put in the effort ⁠to make the holidays and every day special. 🧡⁠
📷: @mombrain.therapist⁠
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Nothing sweeter than finally getting to meet your ...

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Nothing sweeter than finally getting to meet your beautiful baby. ❤️⁠⠀
📷: @brittneysaulquephotography⁠⠀
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❤️ The hardest and best work there is . . . ...

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❤️ The hardest and best work there is . . . raising the next generation of leaders and world changers. 💪⁠
📷: @fransandflora⁠
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You feel like you should be done, but you're ...

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You feel like you should be done, but you're not . . . 😳😫⁠
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⁠When you put her in everything pink and even ...

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⁠When you put her in everything pink and even pink hair ties but everyone still calls your baby a boy. 😒😂🤷‍♀️⁠
📷: @newmumshub⁠
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ACCURATE! 😬 #newmomlife⁠
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ACCURATE! 😬 #newmomlife⁠
📷: @debiandbebi⁠
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How many babies do you see?⁠ 😮⁠
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How many babies do you see?⁠ 😮⁠
📷: @danielmarquez33⁠
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When you're at the end of your pregnancy and ...

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When you're at the end of your pregnancy and you have to start answering the phone with "No, I'm not in labor." 🤦‍♀️😂⁠
📷: @chelsabryan⁠
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❤️❤️❤️ Play is a love language for ...

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❤️❤️❤️ Play is a love language for children.⁠
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I feel like it’s baby season—everyone is ...

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Instagram post 18113501017022630 $I feel like it’s baby season—everyone is either pregnant or just had a baby. 🤰👶😂🥰 A usual “welcome to the world baby gift” that I would send a new family would be flowers and chocolate, but I’ve recently discovered @baby.boxy and they are my new go-to baby gift. ❤️ #ad⠀ .⠀ In the past, I’ve found it tough and time consuming to find the perfect gift for each family and one that they would truly love, use and appreciate. 🤔 These Baby Boxy gift boxes are so ridiculously cute. 😍 I had to share these adorably unique curated boxes that make gift giving so easy. 🙌 Once you see all their different themed boxes you’ll get what I mean. 😉 Check them out and learn more about them in my review {link in bio}! 📸: @creativeclicksphotography⠀ .⠀ #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #newbaby #babygift #mumlife #mommylife #babyregistry #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #babyregistrygift #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #mommychick #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣$

A little compassion can go a long way. ❤️ Here...

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