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I thought the scariest words I ever heard in my li

I thought the scariest words I ever heard in my life were “You need to take him to the Emergency Room” until hours later I heard “We need the surgical doctors to see him.” 💔
There are no words for the last 48 hours. I haven’t been able to process it yet. I can not stop hearing him scream “No Mama” while having to hold him down for tests and X-rays.
Thank God, what we learned from our visit to the ER was that whatever has been putting baby 🐬 through unbearable pain at night for weeks is not life-threatening 🙏🏽SMH, Even typing that makes my heart crumble.
Today was filled with calls to five different internal medicine specialists and a 2-hour doctor visit and more tests. Tomorrow we drive an hour away to see a different doctor.
In my heart, I know whatever this is, baby 🐬 will be healthy and feeling his best again soon but what I also can’t stop thinking about are the families who have children with chronic illness & disease. The moms who have to put on that brave AF face, day in and day out. The babies who are so confused as to why everyone is touching them and connecting them to machines. Like @little.ayah 🙏🏽 If you don’t know her story please click on her handle. This precious baby needs the WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE DRUG for a ONE-TIME, potentially life-saving treatment before she turns 2. If a picture of my babies has ever brought a smile to your face, do me a favor and donate to @little.ayah’s Go Fund Page. No donation is ever too small! Every single dollar counts for her family right now!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Sending all my family’s love & light to @little.ayah’s family.
THANK YOU, I ❤️ & APPRECIATE YOU ALL 😘 #maedmama

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I wasn’t blessed with the opportunity to meet my

I wasn’t blessed with the opportunity to meet my mother-in-law, sadly she passed away years before I met my husband. My in laws, however, have done an incredible job at keeping Nancy’s spirit, values, jokes and memory alive.
For Mother’s Day, my baby sister-in-law designed a mom & mini collection inspired by a Mandler family heirloom. Lizzie was just 16 years old when she lost her mother—this collection is so sentimental to our family. I’m beyond honored that she invited me and Lennox Mae to be a part of this campaign.
Lizzie, in the last decade I have watched you grow as a woman and an artist and I am so proud to call you my sister. Anthony, I and the kids love you so much. ❤️❤️❤️ @LizzieMandler #LizzieMandler
#momandmini #mothersdaygiftideas #lizziemandlerjewelry #diamondstuds #motherdaughterjewelry

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Mothers, mother figures, & caretakers showed up an

Mothers, mother figures, & caretakers showed up and showed out in 2020. Mothers, whether that’s your official title or not (dads, aunties, best friends, neighbors, we see you!), were tested mentally, emotionally, & physically but prevailed. 🙏🏽 Reminding anyone who may have been mistaken, who may have forgotten, and sometimes even reminding ourselves that EVERY MOTHER IS ESSENTIAL! 💕 What #EssentialMothers need most is a supportive community around them, especially young moms in the foster care system.
Join me in celebrating mothers and mother figures everywhere by purchasing this T-shirt for yourself, a friend, or an #EssentialMother in your life. Proceeds from this campaign provide critical services and programming for young moms in foster care as they persist, rebuild, and thrive. 💫 Order before Wednesday, April 28th, to receive it in time for Mother’s Day!
Thank you @allianceofmoms for the important and impactful work that you do.

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This guy makes 5 outfit changes a day but won’t

This guy makes 5 outfit changes a day but won’t leave the house without his 🌈 crocs that dad bought him 😩🙈
Sidebar, since 👸 has been at school for the full day, him and I have been on some fun adventures—just us. It’s been so nice to spent time alone with him. Are your little ones in school yet? How are y’all feeling about that? #maedmama
#momoftwokids #mamalife #momlife #boymom💙 #stayathomeworkingmom

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Happy Birthday to my other half, my hubby, my best

Happy Birthday to my other half, my hubby, my best friend, my babies’ daddy @anthonymandler ❤️ Anthony, I have watched you grow as a man, a partner, a father and an artist for almost ten years now. You are the most straight up, stand up for what’s right. take no sh!t man I’ve ever known. Thank you for that! Humans with those qualities are hard to come by.
You never ever let me or the kids down no matter what it takes. You always manage to come through... whether that means flying across the globe for a day, or stopping an entire set just so you can FaceTime- in on a recital. You’re always there when it matters the most.
Your passion to live life present and aware every day is inspiring! I’m so grateful to call you mine—to call you ours! I choose you again and again and again. I love you, Papa.
Thank you @yellow_toon for this incredibly hilarious drawing 💛

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My intention was to post this yesterday but I was

My intention was to post this yesterday but I was still processing... I didn’t have the words for the caption… I still don’t have the words. How are deaths like Daunte Wright’s still happening?!!!