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  • PERFECTION? • I call him Mr. Perfect not because he is perfect but because I truly believe he is perfect for me. . Our pastor once told us, one of the secrets to fostering a “good marriage” is always protecting the “in love” admiration one had for each other on the day of your wedding. . An almost naive acceptance of each other’s flaws and shortcomings. A desire to forever be united. . We have fought to keep this image of one another but, we have failed at times. We are by no means a perfect couple. Today, 6 years ago we experienced a loss we never prepared for... it challenged our marriage and weren’t a “united team”. I’ve shared my experience of our miscarriage and now Mr.Perfect wanted to do the same. . Today on the blog you can read his words... “What I wish I knew about miscarriage, before we had one”. It’s a dad’s perspective that brought me to tears and for the first time I actually understand why we struggled to find each other during our miscarriage. . Maybe you have experienced the same, or maybe you handled things differently... There really isn’t jut one way of experiencing loss...This post gave me such perspective and maybe it will do the same for you too❤️ (LINK IN BIO) 📸 @madisonandwestlifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . #miscarriage #miscarriageawareness #miscarriagesupport #rainbowbaby🌈 #parentingsupport #ttccommunity #ttcjourney #fertility #tryingtoconceive #marriage101 #relationshipadvice #parenthood_moments #coupleshoot #reallove❤️ #ilovemyhusband #soulmates #marriedlife #fathers #afatherslove #dadsofinstagram #daddyblogger #dadlife #husbandandwifeteam #fatherhood #dadblog #truthfultuesday #justamamma #southafricanblogger #parentsupport #ourlife
  • Becoming a parent will test you, change you, stretch you beyond what you thought possible and we need all the help and support in the world... . Not just for them but for us too❤️❤️ . THANK YOU to the fellow mamas and papas, never judging. The aunts and uncles, always helping. The grandparents, eagerly spoiling. The loved ones that stick with us. The saints that have been sent into our lives in ways we never expected. The stranger that helps when I’m about to loose it, amidst the kids going haywire in the grocery isle The friends we know and those we’ve never met... . YOUR ARE THE TRIBE! . . . . . . . . . . #momstrong #motherhoodmoments #motherhoodquotes #motherhoodrising #motherhoodslens #stopsdropandmom #momlifebelike #momlifeisthebest #motherhoodunplugged #momstrength #motherhoodintheraw #motherhoodjourney #momofthree #toddlermom #babymom #newmom #girlmom #boymom #realmomlife #honestmotherhood #justamamma #letterboardquotes #hotmessmom #motherhoodisdarling #momhood #supermom #motherhoodthroughletterboards #letterboardsofinstagram #feltletterboard
  • It’s been a weekend well spent... Sure, we are on lockdown, unable to go anywhere with our little chickenpox lady BUT being home, doing “nothing”, tending to our big girls (who usually doesn’t want any tending to) has actually been a blessing. . . It’s beautiful to see a family come together when one of the members are in need. Even Lia and Ava are doing what they can, reading to their big sister, playing dolls, letting her choose a movie... . . My heart aches for Eli’s frustration but at the same time it could burst seeing the bond these 3 share. . . And all the while a scripture shared by a follower / friend this week has stuck in my mind... . . Jeremiah 29:11 "'For I Know The Plans I Have For You' Declares the Lord, 'Plans to Prosper You and Not to Harm You, Plans to Give You Hope and a Future.'" . . Thank you @heikew85 ❤️ and hopeful week friends 📸 @madisonandwestlifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . . #sundaymotivation #scriptureoftheday #scriptureofaffirmation #sundaybest #sundayz #justamamma #faithfulmom #mothering #momdiaries #dailyaffirmations #southafricanblogger #mombloggers #momblogtribe #mymotherhood #dailyhope #attitudeofgratitude #slowdown #seekingbeauty #positiveaffirmations #slowlived #motherhoodjourney #speakinglife #bestversionofyou #ourstory #momandme #girlsquad #mominfluencer #raisingdaughters #motherofgirls
  • All that sass with a touch of pre-owned class 😜😉❤️ . . These 3 are rocking some #fridayfashion feels thanks to @petitfoxkids! Mamas, you need to know about this incredible online store... . . Finally South Africa has caught on to the latest trend… Sustainable, 2nd hand fashion for kids! This isn’t just a cool, new fab supported by celebs like Stella McCartney, Sarah Jessica Parker and Emma Watson, but actually important for the future of our planet. The fast fashion phenomena is leading to millions of tons of clothing ending up in landfills, all over the world, year after year! We only realised the impact after watching @truecostmovie on @netflixsa (Something I urge every person to do). @petitfoxkids makes is super easy and affordable for us to do our part... . . With a great range of “like-new” clothes (some even still have price tags on) at affordable prices, I found some beautiful steals for the girl’s summer wardrobe. Just look at Eliana’s jumpsuit - 1 in mama’s size too please🙋🏻‍♀️ . . I also found the most beautiful, custom made Princess Ariel dress at a bargain price and the perfect summer dress for Ava. (Have a look on the blog) Now, I’m thinking of making an extra buck while sorting out the girls closets - selling some of their clothes too. @petitfoxkids has thought of everything which makes service and deliver easy PLUS they also carefully inspect every garment taking care to only list the best! . . PLEASE take some time to visit the blog today and read more about how and why supporting stores like @petitfoxkids is a must! LINK IN BIO . . Ps: You’ll find fashion, shoes and accessories for kids ages 0-10 years old as well as maternity wear for mom.❤️ . . . . . . . . . #sponsored #fridayfeels #ecofriendlyfashion #sustainablefashion #sustainablekidsfashion #ecofriendlykids #thriftshopping #2ndhand #secondhandclothes #vintageclothes #conciousfashion #fashionforkids #onlineshoppingstore #buyandsell #fridayootd #ootdkids #mindfulfashion #sisters👭 #growingupwithsiblings #matchingoutfits #raisingdaughters #girlmomlife #justamamma #southafrican #bargainshopping #momhacks #raisingthemgreen
  • #tbt to 20 weeks pregnant • Now that Ava’s 2 we’ve been getting so many... “So, are you finished?” “Are you going to try for a boy?” “Does the family feel complete?” . . To be honest... I don’t know. We never seriously spoke about kids until it happened. I still remember our conversation at the gynae... Mr. Perfect proudly declaring we’ll have 4 girls one day 😳 at that stage I thought I’d be a boy mom (I couldn’t have been more wrong). . . Fast forward 8 years later and our brood is 3 fierce females strong! Our family is our biggest blessing and we are figuring things out (to the best of our abilities) as we go. We are pretty solid when it comes to keeping everyone alive and most days are happy BUT are we ready to go for a fourth? . . We’ve experienced loss, we’ve fallen pregnant while trying not to and tasted the frustrations of ttc (although I’ll never claim to have any idea of what women struggling with fertility goes through). I know we will love a fourth family member, I know we will find ways to afford it but I just don’t know if I’m ready for the rollercoaster of conception... . . Sure we all start with a “let’s see” approach but then after a while it becomes a “why aren’t we seeing anything” and then before we know it we are tracking periods and ovulation and and and... . . In our experience having kids, trying to have kids... it’s always a leap of faith and even falling pregnant over 30 brings all kinds of fun tests and statistics😳 . . So here I am, still blank, staring at the questions... going back and forth . Knowing I should “let go and let God” but just finding it a little challenging when it comes to this specific topic... PLEASE tell me I’m not the only crazy person having these conversation in her head🙈 When did you know you were done? 📸 @madisonandwestlifestyle . . . . . #ttcjourney #ttc #broody #babynumber4 #fertility #preggobelly #familyof5 #bigfamilylife #motherhoodunfiltered #pregnancyphotoshoot #pregnancyfashion #pregnancydiary #pregnancystyle #motherof3 #justamamma #myhonestmotherhood #momstrong #motherhoodmoments #stopsdropandmom #momlifebelike #momlifeisthebest #faithinspired #womenhood #tryingtoconceive #ovulation #pregnantstyle
  • Celebrating Friendship beyond the screen.... . These days we are always 'connected' , to a screen, to a platform, to the internet... How amazing is the connection we can have beyond our screens. The lasting friendships. . The most beautiful thing about female friendship is it's strength. Women make each other more resilient because when a female friendship is done right, it's a source of confidence, reassurance, comfort, joy, and candour that can guide you through life . Who is the Meredith to your Christina? The Grace to your Frankie? The Poussey to your Taystee? . We wanna celebrate your deep friendship connection with you by blessing one lucky 'ride or die' duo with this combo from @lafede_designs , @madisonandwestlifestyle and us, @justamamma valued at R3000 , it includes: . - A set of The Girl and The Bear by LaFede - A Mini Friendship Shoot for the two of you by Madison and West Lifestyle (T's and C's apply - Session in PTA, 20 images colour and selection B&W, Images shared via Pixieset) - A Year Planner for you and your bestie to plan those all important girls nights from Just a Mamma . Go big! Tag the Lucy to your Ethel below and ad a shout-out to her as well, just because you can 😄 . . . . 👉 Instagram is in no way associated or liable for this giveaway 👉 Closing date: 21 Aug 2019 . . . . . . . #sponsored #wintoday #giveaway #womencrushwednesdays #proudlysouthafrican #friends👭 #lafede #lafededesigns #linenrange #circus #circusinspiration #interiorobjects #interior_and_living #collectorsitems #collectable #madebyhand #shophandmade #modernheirloom #decoranddesign #thatsdarling #madisonandwestlifestyle #portrait #mood #portraitsession #portraitphotography #feedyourthoughts #justamamma #sisterhood #womensupportwomen #womensupportingwomen

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