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Month 1: Finding Out I Was Pregnant
Month 1: Finding Out I Was Pregnant
Month 2: Love at First Sight
Month 2: Love at First Sight
Month 3: The First 12 Weeks (or so) are the Longest
Month 3: The First 12 Weeks (or so) are the Longest
Month 4: Boy vs. Girl
Month 4: Boy vs. Girl
Month 5: Halfway (and Feeling It!)
Month 5: Halfway (and Feeling It!)
Month 6: Getting Ready!
Month 6: Getting Ready!
Month 7: Time for all the Fun
Month 7: Time for all the Fun
Month 8: Last Minute Checklist
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Month 9: Welcome to the World Little One
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  • Friday feels is all about the party vibes... . . Mama ain’t doing anything else but party prepping for Eliana’s Barbie birthday tomorrow. . . I’ll be the crazy lady running all over town picking up supplies. In the meantime you guys enjoy a little snippet of Lia’s Tinkerbell birthday last year. This video was created by @poppitandfinch - The 1st supplier I book for any birthday party - All the other details will be up on the blog next week😉 . . Have a great Friday friends 💕 . . . . . . . . . . . . #turning4 #inlovewithlia #tinkerbellparty #partyideas #partydecorations #partyinspiration #girlsparty #fridayfeels #instavideos #justamamma #southafricanblogger #magicofchildhood #childrenparty #childhoodcaptured #diyparty #fairygarden #makebelieve #candidchildhood #childhoodunplugged #littleandbrave #letthekidsplay #freerangekids #flashbackfridays #fbf
  • 16 years ago Mr. Perfect walked into Aca Joe to buy a pair of pants... . . I think he got a tad more than he bargained for😋 . . HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US and happy Valentine’s Day too. May we all celebrate the loves in our lives today even if it’s just with an extra kiss 💋 . . (SWIPE left to see one of our very 1st photos together. A nerdy 21 year old and bewildered 17 year old - and yes, that was the quality of our photos back then🙈) . . . . . . . . #16yearstogether #happyanniversary #valentinesday2019 #happyvalentineday #myforever #familylove❤️ #bigfamilylife #couplelife #husbandandwifeforlife #mine #tbt #valentines_day #coupletime #anniversary #slowdown #couplesofinstagram #couplesofig #highschoolsweethearts #marriedlife #marriagegoals #parents #reallove❤ #inlove #family #myforever #justamamma #marriedcouple #husbandandwifeteam #parentinglife #southafricanblogger #celebratelove
  • Disappeared for the day to celebrate our incredible SEVEN year old!!! . . We can’t believe it, how? The lady that made us parents has been ours for seven years. WOW! How lucky are we? . We went old school... Waking her up with cake and presents, spending the day with no distractions, giving all our attention and ending off with a @spursteakranches dinner. . . Eliana couldn’t wait to experience her 1st “big school” birthday and all she wants is to celebrate, Barbie style! Remember the photoshoot we did with @madisonandwestlifestyle at @lvdpstudio a few weeks ago. All the pics are on the blog as well as a little letter to our birthday girl. . . Have a read especially if you’re a #girlmom💕 (link in bio) 📸 @madisonandwestlifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . #birthdaygirl #barbiebirthday #happybirthday #barbiedoll #birthdaycelebrations #pinkparty #partyinspo #photoshootideas #motherhoodinspired #honestmotherhood #mytinymoments #bestofmomlife #rawmotherhood #bestofmom #uniteinmotherhood #piecesofmyheart #motherhood #motherhoodunhinged #samomblogger #momssupportingmoms #motherhoodjourney #workingmomlife #lovemyjob❤️ #unitedinmotherhood #parenting #documentingmotherhood #motherslove #themommydiary
  • Class is in session and we’ve learnt a lot.... Especially when it comes to the hidden costs of Education. . . Our blogpost on packing a HEALTHY and AFFORDABLE lunchbox is up! . . It probably would have taken us a little longer to noticed the massive bite Eliana’s daily lunchbox has taken out of our food budget if it wasn’t for the @libertygroupsa #beyondtheschoolfees campaign. It forced me to look closely at what we were buying and how much we were wasting. With the help of YOU amazing mamas sharing all your budgeting tips and trick I’ve started saving even more and I know we will continue as I implement all of your ideas. . . Click on the link in our bio and head on over to the blog that we, (I’m talking about all the incredible ladies that commented on Instagram and Facebook) wrote sharing all our secrets on saving and being money savvy when it comes to lunchbox planning. . . You guys are amazing! . . Ps: Because @libertygroupsa is amazing too they’ve included a little giveaway. You’ll have to be quick though this competition is only running for 24 hours😉 (no tagging or any funny business, just a simple comment will do). 📸 @madisonandwestlifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . #LibertyBackToSchool #yumboxlunch #cloudandco #schoollunch #packedlunch #lunch #lunchbox #sandwich #healthylunchideas #healthylunchbox #healthyfood #yum #lunchboxideas #justamamma #momblogger #healthyliving #eatwellbewell #easymealprep #kidslunchbox #easylunchboxes #flatlay #snacks #healthylife #healthyfamily #familywellness #takecareofyourself #eatwellfeelwell
  • Ooh wow Monday, was that you? . . This week ain’t about slow living in our home. We have Eliana’s 7th birthday coming up - which includes an annual @spursteakranches dinner, a class party (with homemade cupcakes - 🤞🏻) as well as a surprise birthday breakfast and a @barbie birthday bash with friends and family over the weekend 😅. Then it’s also our 16 year anniversary (#highschoolsweethearts) and somewhere in between it all I hear it’s Valentine’s Day too😋 . . That’s a whole lot of love to be celebrated. Best we just roll with it and party all week🤷🏻‍♀️ Lets see if mama makes it to Sunday without losing her mind... . . Who am I kidding, it’s already gone. 😂 . . . . . . . . . . . . . #bigfamilylife #thisisus #7thbirthday #birthdaycelebrations #birthday #anniversary #parents #reallove❤️ #inlove #family #myforever #justamamma #marriedcouple #husbandandwifeteam #parentinglife #southafricanblogger #mondaymonday #valentinesday2019 #celebratelove #honestmom #realmotherhood #motherhoodmoments #motherhoodinspired #motherhoodisdarling #mamamoments #momdiaries
  • 10K GIVEAWAY! February is the month of love. It’s chocolates and roses everywhere but this year we’ve decided to take a different approach... Instead of buying stuff we don’t need, we decided to invest in our health as a couple. A gift to each other but also a gift to ourselves - a kind of ValenMINE❤️ and we want you to join us too! . . One lucky couple will win a @cactic_fitness One Column Full Body “ValenMINE” - Couple’s Home gym (accessories and delivery included) as well as HIS & HERs skincare from the new SWEAT range by @theoolalacollection. TOTAL PRIZE VALUE: Over R10 000 . . TO ENTER: 1. Like this post and follow @justamamma 2. Comment "We want to SWEAT" below and tag at least 3 friends who you think would love to enter. 3. Go to @cactic_fitness and follow the same instructions on their post. . . Once you get back HERE you will have completed the loop and your entry will be valid. . . Guys, it’s a MASSIVE PRIZE and I’m so excited for you to enter! Giveaway closes on the 27th of Feb so be sure to get entering today! . . T&Cs - South African entries only. - This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or associated with Instagram. - The winner will be picked at random and announced on Friday, the 1st of March - By entering you are confirming that you are over the age of 18. . . . . . . . . . . #justamamma #Valenmine #Giveaway #sponsored #funfamilyfitness #gymyourway #oolalacollectionskincare #facefit #sweat #familyfitness #fitfamily #couplesworkout #homegym #husbandandwifeteam #couplesgoals❤️ #loveofmylife
  • Good morning mamas! I’m posting early today coz I just finished packing Eliana’s lunchbox 🤗 . . I love it... It’s the start to my day and making sure she nibbles on appetizing, tasty and nutritious goodies is super important to us. BUT, then @libertygroupsa challenged me to put together school lunches that wouldn’t just be delicious and healthy. They needed to be affordable too 😳 . . Guys, I hadn’t even thought about that and if I’m honest, I kinda need some help! It’s the little “hidden” school costs that creep up unexpectedly, completely blowing the budget🤯 . . So what do you pack for school lunch?Please share your money-saving tips and tricks with us. I’ll be writing a blogpost, including all the best ones and giving credit too😉 . . @libertygroupsa will also be giving away a few goodies! . . . . . . . . . . . #ad #BeyondTheFees #LibertyBackToSchool #yumboxlunch #cloudandco #schoollunch #packedlunch #lunch #lunchbox #sandwich #healthylunchideas #healthylunchbox #healthyfood #yum #lunchboxideas #justamamma #momblogger #healthyliving #eatwellbewell #easymealprep #kidslunchbox #easylunchboxes #flatlay #snacks #healthylife #healthyfamily #familywellness #takecareofyourself #eatwellfeelwell
  • Unexpected gifts of motherhood . . Today was so much fun. I got to attend the @mamamagicsa New Product Awards and I felt like a kid at Disneyland! We’ve been going to Mamamagic for the past 8 years so getting invited to something like this never even crossed my mind. Then life and motherhood surprised me with more than just our girls. . . Meeting the people behind the brands we’ve been supporting for so many years, getting to know the team behind the Baby Expo and just seeing the latest and greatest in parenting gets me bouncing off the walls. Does that even make sense? I’m totally still that wide-eyed mama looking at all of this in wonder and amazement, laughing too loudly and feeling giddy just for getting a glimpse “behind the scenes” . . Yes, I’m a dork 😉 I know, but only for all thing mama and parenting. Because becoming a mom didn’t just shower me with love it also gave me purpose and drive and finally revealed my true passion and purpose. I just LOVE being a mom💕 📸 @madisonandwestlifestyle #notsponsored #justsaying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #motherhoodinspired #honestmotherhood #mytinymoments #bestofmomlife #rawmotherhood #bestofmom #uniteinmotherhood #piecesofmyheart #motherhood #motherhoodunhinged #samomblogger #momssupportingmoms #motherhoodjourney #workingmomlife #lovemyjob❤️ #unitedinmotherhood #parenting #documentingmotherhood #motherslove #themommydiary
  • Clearing some space on my phone when I stumbled upon this gem. (Taken on one of our weekend outings) . . I just LOVE the way Ava’s looking at her dad. I’ve seen that exact same stare from Eliana and Lia AND I’m pretty sure I do it too when Mr. Perfect catches my eye. . . We girls are pretty much smitten with the man in our lives 😉 . . . . . . . . . . . . #fatherdaughtergoals #fatherdaughtertime #daddysgirls #dadsofinstagram #daddyandme #fathersofinstagram #girldad #fatherofdaughters #raisinggirls #fathersmatter #fatherhoodrocks #dadlife #fatherhoodunplugged #parentinglife #bestofmom #ourhappyplace #kindredmemories #oureverydaymoments #iphonephoto #thehappynow #fathersanddaughters #familyouting #motherhoodmoments #bigfamilylife #luckyinlove #ourguy

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  • Friday feels is all about the party vibes... . . Mama ain’t doing anything else but party prepping for Eliana’s Barbie birthday tomorrow. . . I’ll be the crazy lady running all over town picking up supplies. In the meantime you guys enjoy a little snippet of Lia’s Tinkerbell birthday last year. This video was created by @poppitandfinch - The 1st supplier I book for any birthday party - All the other details will be up on the blog next week😉 . . Have a great Friday friends 💕 . . . . . . . . . . . . #turning4 #inlovewithlia #tinkerbellparty #partyideas #partydecorations #partyinspiration #girlsparty #fridayfeels #instavideos #justamamma #southafricanblogger #magicofchildhood #childrenparty #childhoodcaptured #diyparty #fairygarden #makebelieve #candidchildhood #childhoodunplugged #littleandbrave #letthekidsplay #freerangekids #flashbackfridays #fbf
  • 16 years ago Mr. Perfect walked into Aca Joe to buy a pair of pants... . . I think he got a tad more than he bargained for😋 . . HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US and happy Valentine’s Day too. May we all celebrate the loves in our lives today even if it’s just with an extra kiss 💋 . . (SWIPE left to see one of our very 1st photos together. A nerdy 21 year old and bewildered 17 year old - and yes, that was the quality of our photos back then🙈) . . . . . . . . #16yearstogether #happyanniversary #valentinesday2019 #happyvalentineday #myforever #familylove❤️ #bigfamilylife #couplelife #husbandandwifeforlife #mine #tbt #valentines_day #coupletime #anniversary #slowdown #couplesofinstagram #couplesofig #highschoolsweethearts #marriedlife #marriagegoals #parents #reallove❤ #inlove #family #myforever #justamamma #marriedcouple #husbandandwifeteam #parentinglife #southafricanblogger #celebratelove
  • Disappeared for the day to celebrate our incredible SEVEN year old!!! . . We can’t believe it, how? The lady that made us parents has been ours for seven years. WOW! How lucky are we? . We went old school... Waking her up with cake and presents, spending the day with no distractions, giving all our attention and ending off with a @spursteakranches dinner. . . Eliana couldn’t wait to experience her 1st “big school” birthday and all she wants is to celebrate, Barbie style! Remember the photoshoot we did with @madisonandwestlifestyle at @lvdpstudio a few weeks ago. All the pics are on the blog as well as a little letter to our birthday girl. . . Have a read especially if you’re a #girlmom💕 (link in bio) 📸 @madisonandwestlifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . #birthdaygirl #barbiebirthday #happybirthday #barbiedoll #birthdaycelebrations #pinkparty #partyinspo #photoshootideas #motherhoodinspired #honestmotherhood #mytinymoments #bestofmomlife #rawmotherhood #bestofmom #uniteinmotherhood #piecesofmyheart #motherhood #motherhoodunhinged #samomblogger #momssupportingmoms #motherhoodjourney #workingmomlife #lovemyjob❤️ #unitedinmotherhood #parenting #documentingmotherhood #motherslove #themommydiary
  • Class is in session and we’ve learnt a lot.... Especially when it comes to the hidden costs of Education. . . Our blogpost on packing a HEALTHY and AFFORDABLE lunchbox is up! . . It probably would have taken us a little longer to noticed the massive bite Eliana’s daily lunchbox has taken out of our food budget if it wasn’t for the @libertygroupsa #beyondtheschoolfees campaign. It forced me to look closely at what we were buying and how much we were wasting. With the help of YOU amazing mamas sharing all your budgeting tips and trick I’ve started saving even more and I know we will continue as I implement all of your ideas. . . Click on the link in our bio and head on over to the blog that we, (I’m talking about all the incredible ladies that commented on Instagram and Facebook) wrote sharing all our secrets on saving and being money savvy when it comes to lunchbox planning. . . You guys are amazing! . . Ps: Because @libertygroupsa is amazing too they’ve included a little giveaway. You’ll have to be quick though this competition is only running for 24 hours😉 (no tagging or any funny business, just a simple comment will do). 📸 @madisonandwestlifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . #LibertyBackToSchool #yumboxlunch #cloudandco #schoollunch #packedlunch #lunch #lunchbox #sandwich #healthylunchideas #healthylunchbox #healthyfood #yum #lunchboxideas #justamamma #momblogger #healthyliving #eatwellbewell #easymealprep #kidslunchbox #easylunchboxes #flatlay #snacks #healthylife #healthyfamily #familywellness #takecareofyourself #eatwellfeelwell
  • Ooh wow Monday, was that you? . . This week ain’t about slow living in our home. We have Eliana’s 7th birthday coming up - which includes an annual @spursteakranches dinner, a class party (with homemade cupcakes - 🤞🏻) as well as a surprise birthday breakfast and a @barbie birthday bash with friends and family over the weekend 😅. Then it’s also our 16 year anniversary (#highschoolsweethearts) and somewhere in between it all I hear it’s Valentine’s Day too😋 . . That’s a whole lot of love to be celebrated. Best we just roll with it and party all week🤷🏻‍♀️ Lets see if mama makes it to Sunday without losing her mind... . . Who am I kidding, it’s already gone. 😂 . . . . . . . . . . . . . #bigfamilylife #thisisus #7thbirthday #birthdaycelebrations #birthday #anniversary #parents #reallove❤️ #inlove #family #myforever #justamamma #marriedcouple #husbandandwifeteam #parentinglife #southafricanblogger #mondaymonday #valentinesday2019 #celebratelove #honestmom #realmotherhood #motherhoodmoments #motherhoodinspired #motherhoodisdarling #mamamoments #momdiaries
  • 10K GIVEAWAY! February is the month of love. It’s chocolates and roses everywhere but this year we’ve decided to take a different approach... Instead of buying stuff we don’t need, we decided to invest in our health as a couple. A gift to each other but also a gift to ourselves - a kind of ValenMINE❤️ and we want you to join us too! . . One lucky couple will win a @cactic_fitness One Column Full Body “ValenMINE” - Couple’s Home gym (accessories and delivery included) as well as HIS & HERs skincare from the new SWEAT range by @theoolalacollection. TOTAL PRIZE VALUE: Over R10 000 . . TO ENTER: 1. Like this post and follow @justamamma 2. Comment "We want to SWEAT" below and tag at least 3 friends who you think would love to enter. 3. Go to @cactic_fitness and follow the same instructions on their post. . . Once you get back HERE you will have completed the loop and your entry will be valid. . . Guys, it’s a MASSIVE PRIZE and I’m so excited for you to enter! Giveaway closes on the 27th of Feb so be sure to get entering today! . . T&Cs - South African entries only. - This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or associated with Instagram. - The winner will be picked at random and announced on Friday, the 1st of March - By entering you are confirming that you are over the age of 18. . . . . . . . . . . #justamamma #Valenmine #Giveaway #sponsored #funfamilyfitness #gymyourway #oolalacollectionskincare #facefit #sweat #familyfitness #fitfamily #couplesworkout #homegym #husbandandwifeteam #couplesgoals❤️ #loveofmylife

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