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Dorothy Alicia Almendarez

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Not part of our plan… but clearly part of a bigger one 🤍 Baby #3 on the way 🫶 taken in Pearl Historic District, San Antonio by @dorth___

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5 months ago

Martinez wedding pt II
Kay needed her own moment. She was beautiful. 🥲 taken in The Preserve at Canyon Lake by @dorth___

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3 years ago

Love called, and I RSVP’d yes 🤍 taken in The Preserve at Canyon Lake by @dorth___

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a year ago

Today my little girl turns 8 years old, Watching her grow from that tiny baby I first held in my arms into the beautiful, smart, caring, strong little girl she is today is something I’ll never be able to fully put into words.

She was our first child, my first baby girl, my promise from God. She gave me the title of Dad, She has one of the biggest hearts I know. She always thinks about everyone else, she loves hard, she cares deeply, and she has a strength in her that amazes me.

I’m so proud of the person she is becoming. Being her father is one of the greatest honors God has ever given me. I know I won’t always have all the answers, but I promise I’ll always be there — to protect her, guide her, support her, and remind her how special she is.

Happy 8th birthday to my beautiful daughter. I wish I could slow time down because these years are moving way too fast. Daddy loves you more than you’ll ever understand.”🥹❤️🥰 taken in San Antonio, Texas by @dorth___

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My baby is 8 today 😭

I seriously can’t hold back the tears looking through these pictures. Like how did we get here already?! 🥹 From that tiny little baby who made me a mama to the sassiest, sweetest little girl with the BIGGEST heart.

Being your mom has taught me so much more than I ever expected. I’m still learning every day, and parenting you makes me want to continue becoming a better version of myself, not just for me, but for you. You’ve taught me patience, love, grace, and how to see life a little differently.

You’re funny, you’re sassy, you’re loving, you’re strong, and you have such a beautiful heart. Watching you grow into your own little person has been one of the greatest blessings of my life.

You made me a mama, and I will forever be thankful that God chose me to be yours. 🤍

Happy 8th birthday to my baby girl. No matter how big you get, you’ll always be my baby. 🎂💕

8 years of you, and somehow it still doesn’t feel like enough. I love you more than you’ll ever know!! by @dorth___

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Still can’t believe our little girl is turning 8! Where does the time go?!

Such a sweet weekend celebrating our girl. Thank you so much to everyone who came out, celebrated with us, and made her day so special. We appreciate and love you all!

Happy almost 8th birthday to our baby girl! ✨ by @dorth___

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the little things, always. taken in Shoreline City San Antonio by @dorth___

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Happily ever Flores 🤍 taken in Pearl Historic District, San Antonio by @dorth___

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5 days ago

Just reminiscing because HOW was this night already over?! Bruno Mars officially checked off the bucket list and WOW… what a freaking SHOW!!! Definitely one of those nights I wish I could relive! taken in Downtown San Antonio by @dorth___

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6 days ago

WDYM I HAVE TO BE AT WORK 🥲😑#brunomars #lockedoutofheaven #theromantictour #withdrawls taken in San Antonio, Texas by @dorth___

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7 days ago

What a night!!! 🌹 #24kmagic #brunomars #theromantictour taken in Alamodome by @dorth___

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7 days ago

The last month has held some of the greatest joy and now some of the deepest heartbreak we’ve ever experienced.

After our first miscarriage, finding out we were expecting again felt like a miracle. We decided to keep this pregnancy private for a while.. not because we weren’t excited, but because we wanted to protect this little season and enjoy it together. The positive tests, the ultrasounds, the excitement, the hope… we allowed ourselves to dream again.

Today, that dream was met with the news we prayed we would never have to hear again. We lost our baby.

I’m heartbroken, overwhelmed, confused, and carrying so many questions…

“Why can’t my body grow these babies?”
“What did I do wrong?”
“Why is this happening to us again?”

Deep down I know those questions don’t necessarily reflect why this happened, but in the middle of this kind of grief, it’s hard not to go there.

Gilly and I may not understand what God is doing in this season, but we are choosing to stay faithful. Even through the heartbreak and all of our unanswered questions, we trust that He is with us and that there is purpose even when we can’t see it yet.

I went back and forth about sharing something this vulnerable. I’m not sharing for pity or attention. I think part of me needs to share it for my own sanity, to acknowledge that our baby was here, that we were excited, that we loved this baby, and that this loss is real.

And I’m sharing for every woman who has experienced this once, twice, or more and has quietly asked herself the same questions. You are not alone. There is an army of women who understand this heartbreak, praying for and cheering one another through these incredibly hard seasons.

Please keep me and Gilly in your prayers as we grieve and navigate what comes next.

And to our sweet baby, you were loved, prayed for, wanted, and celebrated every single day we knew you were here. 🤍🕊️ by @dorth___

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