Miss Amalia Hope walking into Sunday school🥹💖!!!

I remember a few years ago before the teaching began, the pastor instructed the kiddos to head to their Sunday school classrooms. My mom leaned over and said, “one day that will be yours!” 

Fast forward, here we are💖

One confident, happy and kind hearted baby girl running around the classroom without a care.

Grateful is an understatement. 

(I cried whenever I was left alone 😂 so I am very thankful she did not get that from me 😂🙏🏼)

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🍁🍂💛 We never sit still, but how can you w 🍁🍂💛
We never sit still, but how can you when there is something new to see in every day.

The beauty I’m learning, in toddlerhood is they find the joy in almost anything.

A leaf? Won the lottery
Grocery shopping? A social event 
Walking out back? A chance to marvel at all the trees. 

Every parent knows it, but you really get a new chance to re live again when you have kids. A chance to see life for the beauty, simplicity, and pureness that it is. 

Grateful for the new vision parenthood continues to give me. 

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Labour day weekend fun 💛🤍 Hope you had a sa Labour day weekend fun 💛🤍

Hope you had a safe and beautiful long weekend! 

My cottagecore dress is adorable (and affordable). I’d recommend sizing down for a fitted look, as it has a nice stretch to it. I’m in an xs 💖

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Easy like Sunday morning ✨💖 (➡️Peep Osca Easy like Sunday morning ✨💖

(➡️Peep Oscar and Amalia, 15 years from now 😂💛)

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When we first brought Amalia home from the hospita When we first brought Amalia home from the hospital, we didn’t even think about sensitivities but we quickly noticed her skin was indeed sensitive, like mine and  Andrew’s 😢

We walked the aisles at Shoppers Drug Mart for a while,
browsing all the different baby wipes and it was actually a pharmacist who saw us and recommended the Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Baby Wipes. 

I’m grateful because a year later, these are still the only wipes we use, and she loves them 💛

To celebrate 60 years of caring for Canadians, Shoppers Drug Mart has curated a lineup of Top Picks: 60th Anniversary Edition – a collection of products in skin, body, hair, oral care, and even snacks, there’s something for everyone.

My Top 60 picks:
💛Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Baby Wipes
💛Listerine Total Care
💛Dove Intensive Repair Conditioner
💛John Frieda® Violet Crush Intense Purple Shampoo
💛Veet Pure Face Wax Strips
💛OLLY® Women's Multivitamin Blissful Berry

Congratulations on 60 years, @shoppersdrugmart. Here’s to 60 more!✨💛

PS- can you spot Zeus’s nose sniffin’ around?😂 he is a pro counter surfer 

#Shoppers60 #ShoppersTopPicks
#sponsored #gifted @shoppersdrugmart

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I’ve seen the trending reels with the audio enco I’ve seen the trending reels with the audio encouraging moms to find themselves, 
“You gotta find you again. Not mom you or wife you, just you, sis” 
I love the trend- but what that audio doesn’t mention, is to find “you” you have to embrace that “mom you” is a new you. 

There is a term for the concept behind this new you. 
It’s called Matrescence.

Similar to how adolescence is a teenager's transition into adulthood, 
matrescence is a woman's transition into motherhood (welcoming all the physical, psychological and hormonal change that come with it.)

A name besides motherhood makes me feel as though mothers are being seen. 
We’re being seen for all that encompasses the journey of matrescence. 

So while finding “you”. 
Seek comfort in the knowledge that the you you find, isn’t going to be the old you. 
It may take time to get used to. 

You didn’t “bounce back”. How could you bounce back from all that you’ve been through?

Instead you’ve bounced up, 
and entered an entirely new, incredible, messy, overly stimulated, loving and rewarding new chapter. 

Welcome, you’re in matrescence ✨ 

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Sunday morning self care, with a few of my favouri Sunday morning self care,
with a few of my favourite things that help me feel refreshed. 💝

From diapers and wipes to skincare and makeup, to seeking pharmacy advice, Shoppers Drug Mart is my one stop shop for all my self care needs, for both me and my family. 

What’s your favourite self care items? 

To celebrate 60 years of caring for Canadians, Shoppers Drug Mart has curated a lineup of Top Picks: 60th Anniversary Edition – a collection of products in skin, body, hair, oral care, and even snacks, there’s something for everyone.

Some of the Top 60 products used:
💛Listerine Total Care
💛Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Baby Wipes
💛Dove Intensive Repair Conditioner
💛John Frieda® Violet Crush Intense Purple Shampoo
💛Veet Pure Face Wax Strips
💛OLLY® Women's Multivitamin Blissful Berry

#Shoppers60 #ShoppersTopPicks
#sponsored #gifted @shoppersdrugmart
My💖💖 In a world that seemingly has it all. My💖💖

In a world that seemingly has it all. There is one thing we lack.  And that’s self kindness.

If I could give my daughter (and nephew) one thing. It would be the gift of being kind to yourself. 
💛🧡💝💙
What’s one gift you’d give your kids? 

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From sipping bone broth to browsing the different From sipping bone broth to browsing the different collagen powders at @shoppersdrugmart- I’ll try it all for some extra collagen. 
But did you know to look for specific numbers when looking at collagen powders?

 NeoCell® Super CollagenTM is made up of hydrolyzed collagen peptides type 1 & 3. The types that make up 90% of the body’s total collagen supply. 

The body’s natural collagen production typically slows with age - lucky us😢😂 
With the help of Super CollagenTM it provides us with some of the amino acids our body needs to support the healthy synthesis of the collagen proteins in our hair, skin and nails. 

And the Lysol ® Disinfecting Wipes help to keep my counters clean, furniture sticky free, and quick wipe downs wherever we go- killing 99.9% of viruses and bacteria. 
The same Lysol protection is now fully biodegradable in home and municipal compost.(check  locally as appropriate municipal composting, facilities may not exist in your area)
 
Don’t forget from August 13th - September 9th Shoppers Drug Mart is hosting the Celebrating 60 Contest. 
The contest gives Canadians a chance to win larger-than-life prizes!
To enter, scan your PC OptimumTM App or Shoppers Drug Mart® App at the time of purchase of your item(s) at any participating Shoppers Drug Mart store location.

 Have you tried the collagen powders from @shoppersdrugmart? What’s your favourite one?

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Amalia Hope’s Birth Story: An Unplanned Cesarean

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On June 8th, I was a week away from my due date and had spent the day in bed, resting. The week prior was a busy one.

On the 6th my sister, mom, aunt, cousin and sister’s mother in law were all busy bees planning my surprise baby shower!
Man was I surprised! As I walked into the backyard it took my brain a second to process why all these familiar faces were in the backyard all at the same time LOL.
Seeing my family and friends after many months in lockdown was the greatest joy I’ve felt in a while!

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But what my sister didn’t know is all of those same people (minus her) were planning a surprise for her the very next day! My sisters boyfriend (now fiancé) was planning an incredible marriage proposal for her on the 7th.

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Those two back to back days were incredible! Filled with so much oxytocin I kept thinking ‘okay – baby is for sure on the way.’ So when I woke up on the 8th feeling weird (is the only way I could describe it)- I listened to my body and slept the day away.

At about 5pm my mom called and asked what we were doing for dinner, I said “taco’s! Are you coming?” and who says no to tacos? Of course they were on their way.

We ate tacos and revelled in the joy that was the past two days.

But in the middle of our taco dinner I realized week 38 of my pregnancy was ending (we had been documenting my pregnancy growth through polaroids) & I hadn’t done my polaroid photo! I quickly stood up and asked Andrew to come take a polaroid photo of me.

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Peep week 40! *eek!*


Everyone looked at me like I had a third eye, but non the less, no-one-questions-the-prego! So Andrew and I excused ourselves & quickly went to snap the pic.

Once done I weirdly said “I’m feeling kinda crampy” & Andrew replied “okay!” (We both had no real clue what was right around the corner!)

Back to the tacos we went.

After dinner my mom recommended we wash the bassinet cover, just incase. As we walked downstairs towards the laundry room, my right foot hit the final step and I felt a distinct pop & a gush of water.
Pop goes the weasel!

My water broke!!

As soon as I felt it break I knew exactly what was coming our way and I couldn’t wait to jump in the car and begin this journey.

But first I had to talk to the Midwife to even see what our next steps were!

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So as one does – I sat on the toilet waiting for my Midwife to call me back.

I was hysterically laughing at the chaos that was ensuing outside of the bathroom walls. My step dad was freaking out “SHE’S A WEEK EARLY! A WEEK EARLY!” my husband was running around packing his own hospital bag. (He later told me he packed 4 sweaters only to think “wait wtf am I doing??? It’s the beginning of June!”)
The men were in total distress, and meanwhile my mom was calmly hanging my washed pants outside the bathroom door.
The dynamics were comical.

I finally got a hold of my midwife & she decided we should meet at the hospital in 30 minutes. She concluded I was likely having mild contractions for longer than I realized. As mentioned, I noticed the cramps earlier that evening but thought really nothing of it since they were so mild. Looking back now, I realize at my sisters engagement I was likely already having mild contractions, as I kept thinking how ‘weird‘ I felt.

So once both Andrew and I packed our hospital bags, all my post birth gear ready to go – it was en route to the hospital.

I was going to the hospital as I was Group B Strep positive, so we wanted baby out sooner rather than later. This meant induction & antibiotics.

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(Selfie in the hospital parking lot, just about to go in! I was walking so slow because I felt so uncomfortable feeling the amniotic fluid leak out with my every step LOL!)

Upon arrival at the hospital, I began the antibiotics for Group B Strep and the induction began!

Induction

The contractions with an induction (which is synthetic oxytocin) are extremely intense as the midwife/nurse/OB are able to adjust how much oxytocin you receive (oxytocin is what is responsible for signalling contractions).

The midwife administered the maximum strength and dosage which resulted in my contractions being a minute in length and less than a minute apart. (*ouch*)

For the first 3 hours I was able to breathe through them and find my place of solace.

I was dilating super slowly, so I was listening to my hypnobirthing & even tried some visuals as I read that can help your body dilate.
Yet when I was reaching hour 5, with still 2.5 cm dilation I found myself slumped over the edge of the bed thinking “why the **** do people have more than one child???” 😂

Despite the unearthly pain, I found my labour to be an incredibly spiritual experience.

When I felt my mind slipping to that “why the f…” space, I really got into my head and told myself I need to find my peace. It was in that moment that I found myself in a luscious green field.

The field was the same field my family would gather at to toboggan down in the winter. Parents, grandparents, my sister and I laughing and screaming as we sped down the hill.

Yet in this vision, we stood in the field in summer. The green grass glistens as it moved with the wind. I saw my mother in the foreground and behind her were my two Omi’s and my great Omi Amalia.

The breeze blew through their hair as my contractions surged through my body.

As I inhaled, it was as if I was breathing in the wind – they were providing me with the breath I needed.

In the most painful moments I was reminded of the powerful women before me, who stood behind me, providing me strength to bring another powerful woman into this world.

My visions helped me withstand the contractions but also helped me humble myself.

I was so set on having an unmedicated birth. I read every article, listened to every podcast, took a course on it all – I was ready! But hour 8 of enduring contractions that were less than a minute apart and a minute in length lead me to exhaustion. I got to the point where my legs could hardly hold me up as my contractions hit and I had become physically ill from the pain.
To top it off? I was only 4 cm dilated.

I closed my eyes, after hurling into a bed pan (for the second time) and I heard my mom, “they offer the medication for a reason. Take the help when you need it.”

I asked for the epidural & tried to stop my body shakes as the anesthesiologist tried a second attempt at injecting my epidural.

My last belly pic, before I met my girl <3

As I breathed through the surges, hunched over on the hospital bed, the epidural was in & I’ve truly never felt more grateful.

The contractions were so intense from the induction that I was still able to feel my contractions through the epidural, but finally my body was able to relax. I slept 4 glorious hours, meditated and enjoyed my blue popsicles the midwife provided.

However I was still not progressing past 4 cm. My progression was slow. Because we were dealing with Group B Strep, my midwife didn’t want my baby expose to it for too long.

They decided to do a “flush”. This meant, take me off the induction- wait -see how my natural contractions are and then re induce me. This would shock my body and try to get things open.

We tried and after two hours, still no progress. The midwife also noticed that baby girl was showing signs of “looking tired” after that flush.
Up until then her heart rate was textbook, but now they were noticing a change.

The OB came in to discuss some options, and waiting was one of them.

With waiting however, there was a chance of baby turning from tired – to stressed.

The thought of a c-section had never crossed my mind, which is pretty comical. Like I said- I had prepped mentally & physically for a natural birth (I even had the vaginal birth recovery items packed in my hospital bag).
But it was in that moment that I truly felt the first sign of “momtuition“. Your gut talks to you.

I knew in my heart what I wanted to happen. I quickly said,

“what are we waiting for? Let’s get her out,”

Off to the operating table I went.

I was SO thirsty, I kept asking the midwife if she could slip me a sip of water, but obviously that was a definite no.

What I got instead, was a drink to prevent me from vomiting. I was honestly so excited for this drink because all I wanted was liquid touching my tongue. I kid you not – this was the saltiest shit I’d ever tasted LOL. It only made me more thirsty!

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But on June 9th, 18 hours later (and 10 minutes after they cut me opened) we heard Amalia Hope’s incredible little cry!! Baby girl had arrived!

The cesarean took longer to stitch me back up than it did to get her out.

While they were stitching me up, Andrew and Amalia were getting to know each other by having plenty of skin on skin time.
We were really strict with not letting her out of our sight, they even drew blood in our room. (So little tip for you Mama’s! You can do whatever you’re comfortable with. We weren’t comfortable letting her out of our sight so the nurses accommodated towards our wishes.)

Once I was all done, it was my time to feed and bond with baby girl (but I was truly excited for my ice chips LOL. This girl was no joke – so.damn.thirsty).

I’m eternally grateful to our magical surgeon/OB. Not only for my healthy baby, but for my scar.
I didn’t know what to expect with my scar, so when I took the bandage off 24 hours later (as instructed) I asked Andrew to be my eyes. I was nervous what I’d find. I’m really thankful and lucky, he did an incredible job. My scar is barley noticeable and placed incredibly low. I am using a scar cream (use code ALEXA for 15% off) and doing a scar tissue massages (when I remember).

I share my experience in hopes that it sheds light on the beauty of an unplanned cesarean. And the reality of delivery not going as you had initially planned!

At the end of the day, the only thing that matters in a delivery is a healthy baby and healthy Mama.

Vaginal birth is what every course tries to prep you for, but cesarean is no less powerful.

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Our little miracle<3
There is so much incredible power, energy and force that surrounds birth – no matter vaginal or cesarean.

Whatever birth comes your way, if you and your baby come out healthy and happy – that is the biggest miracle. The greatest gift in life.

Wishing you a safe, healthy and beautiful journey.

XX,
Lex

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  1. Laurie says

    January 9, 2022 at 10:45 pm

    I love how vulnerably you capture all aspects of your journey. Such a pleasure to read, thank you for sharing. So excited for my birth this March!

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    • alexa.schopfer93@gmail.com says

      January 9, 2022 at 10:47 pm

      Aw thank you so much! I love reading the feedback on what I share, so truly, thank you! And congratulations Mama!! Sending you all the power, health and happiness! <3

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Miss Amalia Hope walking into Sunday school🥹💖!!!

I remember a few years ago before the teaching began, the pastor instructed the kiddos to head to their Sunday school classrooms. My mom leaned over and said, “one day that will be yours!” 

Fast forward, here we are💖

One confident, happy and kind hearted baby girl running around the classroom without a care.

Grateful is an understatement. 

(I cried whenever I was left alone 😂 so I am very thankful she did not get that from me 😂🙏🏼)

Follow my shop @alexaschopfer on the @shop.LTK app to shop my fall loafers. #ltkunder100 
https://liketk.it/3P3w8
🍁🍂💛 We never sit still, but how can you w 🍁🍂💛
We never sit still, but how can you when there is something new to see in every day.

The beauty I’m learning, in toddlerhood is they find the joy in almost anything.

A leaf? Won the lottery
Grocery shopping? A social event 
Walking out back? A chance to marvel at all the trees. 

Every parent knows it, but you really get a new chance to re live again when you have kids. A chance to see life for the beauty, simplicity, and pureness that it is. 

Grateful for the new vision parenthood continues to give me. 

Follow my shop @alexaschopfer on the @shop.LTK app to shop our outfits
https://liketk.it/3OR5b
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#affordable #affordablestyle 
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Labour day weekend fun 💛🤍 Hope you had a sa Labour day weekend fun 💛🤍

Hope you had a safe and beautiful long weekend! 

My cottagecore dress is adorable (and affordable). I’d recommend sizing down for a fitted look, as it has a nice stretch to it. I’m in an xs 💖

Follow my shop @alexaschopfer on the @shop.LTK app to shop my outfits 
https://liketk.it/3OIkp
Easy like Sunday morning ✨💖 (➡️Peep Osca Easy like Sunday morning ✨💖

(➡️Peep Oscar and Amalia, 15 years from now 😂💛)

Follow my shop @alexaschopfer on the @shop.LTK app to shop my dress. Fits true to size 🤍
https://liketk.it/3OxIC
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#styleyoucantrust #momstyle #churchfamily #churchdresses
When we first brought Amalia home from the hospita When we first brought Amalia home from the hospital, we didn’t even think about sensitivities but we quickly noticed her skin was indeed sensitive, like mine and  Andrew’s 😢

We walked the aisles at Shoppers Drug Mart for a while,
browsing all the different baby wipes and it was actually a pharmacist who saw us and recommended the Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Baby Wipes. 

I’m grateful because a year later, these are still the only wipes we use, and she loves them 💛

To celebrate 60 years of caring for Canadians, Shoppers Drug Mart has curated a lineup of Top Picks: 60th Anniversary Edition – a collection of products in skin, body, hair, oral care, and even snacks, there’s something for everyone.

My Top 60 picks:
💛Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Baby Wipes
💛Listerine Total Care
💛Dove Intensive Repair Conditioner
💛John Frieda® Violet Crush Intense Purple Shampoo
💛Veet Pure Face Wax Strips
💛OLLY® Women's Multivitamin Blissful Berry

Congratulations on 60 years, @shoppersdrugmart. Here’s to 60 more!✨💛

PS- can you spot Zeus’s nose sniffin’ around?😂 he is a pro counter surfer 

#Shoppers60 #ShoppersTopPicks
#sponsored #gifted @shoppersdrugmart

Follow my shop @alexaschopfer on the @shop.LTK app to shop this dress 
https://liketk.it/3OivF #rewardstylebloggers #rewardstyle #styleyoucantrust
I’ve seen the trending reels with the audio enco I’ve seen the trending reels with the audio encouraging moms to find themselves, 
“You gotta find you again. Not mom you or wife you, just you, sis” 
I love the trend- but what that audio doesn’t mention, is to find “you” you have to embrace that “mom you” is a new you. 

There is a term for the concept behind this new you. 
It’s called Matrescence.

Similar to how adolescence is a teenager's transition into adulthood, 
matrescence is a woman's transition into motherhood (welcoming all the physical, psychological and hormonal change that come with it.)

A name besides motherhood makes me feel as though mothers are being seen. 
We’re being seen for all that encompasses the journey of matrescence. 

So while finding “you”. 
Seek comfort in the knowledge that the you you find, isn’t going to be the old you. 
It may take time to get used to. 

You didn’t “bounce back”. How could you bounce back from all that you’ve been through?

Instead you’ve bounced up, 
and entered an entirely new, incredible, messy, overly stimulated, loving and rewarding new chapter. 

Welcome, you’re in matrescence ✨ 

Follow my shop @alexaschopfer on the @shop.LTK app to shop our outfits
https://liketk.it/3O8ZD
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Sunday morning self care, with a few of my favouri Sunday morning self care,
with a few of my favourite things that help me feel refreshed. 💝

From diapers and wipes to skincare and makeup, to seeking pharmacy advice, Shoppers Drug Mart is my one stop shop for all my self care needs, for both me and my family. 

What’s your favourite self care items? 

To celebrate 60 years of caring for Canadians, Shoppers Drug Mart has curated a lineup of Top Picks: 60th Anniversary Edition – a collection of products in skin, body, hair, oral care, and even snacks, there’s something for everyone.

Some of the Top 60 products used:
💛Listerine Total Care
💛Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Baby Wipes
💛Dove Intensive Repair Conditioner
💛John Frieda® Violet Crush Intense Purple Shampoo
💛Veet Pure Face Wax Strips
💛OLLY® Women's Multivitamin Blissful Berry

#Shoppers60 #ShoppersTopPicks
#sponsored #gifted @shoppersdrugmart
My💖💖 In a world that seemingly has it all. My💖💖

In a world that seemingly has it all. There is one thing we lack.  And that’s self kindness.

If I could give my daughter (and nephew) one thing. It would be the gift of being kind to yourself. 
💛🧡💝💙
What’s one gift you’d give your kids? 

Follow my shop @alexaschopfer on the @shop.LTK app to shop my dress
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From sipping bone broth to browsing the different From sipping bone broth to browsing the different collagen powders at @shoppersdrugmart- I’ll try it all for some extra collagen. 
But did you know to look for specific numbers when looking at collagen powders?

 NeoCell® Super CollagenTM is made up of hydrolyzed collagen peptides type 1 & 3. The types that make up 90% of the body’s total collagen supply. 

The body’s natural collagen production typically slows with age - lucky us😢😂 
With the help of Super CollagenTM it provides us with some of the amino acids our body needs to support the healthy synthesis of the collagen proteins in our hair, skin and nails. 

And the Lysol ® Disinfecting Wipes help to keep my counters clean, furniture sticky free, and quick wipe downs wherever we go- killing 99.9% of viruses and bacteria. 
The same Lysol protection is now fully biodegradable in home and municipal compost.(check  locally as appropriate municipal composting, facilities may not exist in your area)
 
Don’t forget from August 13th - September 9th Shoppers Drug Mart is hosting the Celebrating 60 Contest. 
The contest gives Canadians a chance to win larger-than-life prizes!
To enter, scan your PC OptimumTM App or Shoppers Drug Mart® App at the time of purchase of your item(s) at any participating Shoppers Drug Mart store location.

 Have you tried the collagen powders from @shoppersdrugmart? What’s your favourite one?

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Spent the weekend fighting off a nasty cold. It’ Spent the weekend fighting off a nasty cold.
It’s as if my body knew the only way I’d rest is if it gave me no other option. 
We have to remember to rest - but when?😂
Feels good to feel good again.
Enjoy this rainy Monday ✨💖

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