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Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. 🩷💙

I’ve experienced five miscarriages and before my hysterectomy, I carried the hope of meeting each of those babies, and losing them left a kind of ache that’s hard to put into words.

I never got to hold my babies here on earth, but they were real, they were loved, and they are still missed. I carry them in my heart always.

Thinking of everyone remembering a baby today. Your loss matters, and you’re not alone. 🕯️

These were the last positive pregnancy tests I would ever see. I took 3 in one day bc clearly I didn’t believe it 😂 by @laurenash615

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Seasonal depression doesn’t always look the way people expect it to.

It doesn’t always look like someone crying all day or staying in bed. Sometimes it looks like showing up, getting things done, smiling for a picture, and still feeling exhausted, disconnected, or like everything takes more effort than it should.

You can look okay on the outside and still be having a hard time. And struggling doesn’t mean you’re lazy, ungrateful, or just need to “cheer up.” Sometimes the changing seasons really do affect how we feel.

So if this time of year feels heavy for you, you’re not alone. Be gentle with yourself, and check in on the people you care about, even the ones who seem like they’re doing just fine. 💛 by @laurenash615

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Terrible just terrible 😂 by @laurenash615

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8 days ago

Anxiety is something I’ve always battled! Anxiety can make everything feel like too much, even when you can’t always explain why. If you’re having one of those days, try taking a few minutes to slow things down. 🤍

A few things that may help:

• Take a slow breath in, then make your exhale a little longer
• Name five things you can see, four you can feel, and three you can hear
• Step outside for some fresh air or take a short walk
• Sip some water and focus on one small thing you can do right now
• Reach out to someone you trust instead of carrying it all by yourself

You don’t have to fix everything in this moment. Just take it one breath and one small step at a time. And if anxiety keeps feeling hard to manage, it’s okay to ask for extra support. 💛

Remember you don’t always know what someone is going through just bc they look ok! Picture of what anxiety can look like and you would never know. This picture is a great example of how you would never know that in this very picture I was so incredibly anxious💕 by @laurenash615

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As someone who bought my first home at 19 and has owned three homes over the years, I’ve never felt further away from homeownership than I do now.

Before getting divorced and moving to Florida in 2024, I had owned my home outright for five years with no mortgage. As a matter of fact the home before it I also had no mortgage on it. After selling the last house and splitting the proceeds with my ex-husband, owning another home suddenly feels so far out of reach.

It honestly sucks realizing that unless something drastically changes, I wouldn’t be able to afford a mortgage payment with today’s interest rates—not to mention how much property values have skyrocketed. I can’t imagine paying $300,000–$400,000 for some of the homes currently listed at those prices.

It’s scary to think that I may never own a home again and could be stuck in the endless cycle of renting and paying someone else’s mortgage. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Just some thoughts after seeing some of the homes for sale in our neighborhood and their price points.

*picture of a home I would love to own one day! by @laurenash615

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13 days ago

Nice and slow Saturday mornings are my favorite 😍

Started the day out with some Dutch Bros then came home to just a slow morning.

Breakfast was scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon, and biscuits 🍳🥓

Now just relaxing and watching some TV. Fall is upon us (surprisingly early for us here in Central Florida) and these slower days are my favorite! 💕 by @laurenash615

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14 days ago

Grief has a way of showing up when you least expect it. You can be going about your day, thinking you’re doing okay, and then something small—a song, a memory, a place, or even a quiet moment—brings it all rushing back.

Some days it feels lighter, and other days it hits you all over again. But not a day goes by that you’re not thinking of them. I’m learning that healing doesn’t mean you stop missing someone. It means learning to carry that love and loss with you, one day at a time. 💕

Brian Donoghue you are so missed! I couldn’t help but think about you and your excitement over finally holding the dragon when I took this picture with her it instantly made me think of you! by @laurenash615

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17 days ago

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18 days ago

Being a dog mom means having a little shadow following you everywhere, getting greeted like you’ve been gone for years when you walk through the door, and sharing your snacks even when you said you wouldn’t 😂🐾

They make the house messier, the pictures cuter, and my heart so much fuller. I honestly don’t know what I’d do without my furry little family. 🐶❤️ by @laurenash615

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19 days ago

Had a little beach getaway this weekend and it was much needed there is something so peaceful about sleeping with the balcony door open and hearing the waves crashing all night long. 🏝️

It’s so crazy to see the beach where the water is all the way up to the walls and that part definitely sucked bc I wasn’t able to just be a beach bum bc the ocean would steal all your stuff. 🌊

But nonetheless it was beautiful, relaxing, and resetting my soul was much needed. Enjoy the few pictures I took! by @laurenash615

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20 days ago

I got a FREE Bogg Style Bag for helping two friends shop at The Wellness Store, and I’m so excited about it! 🥰

This is going to be the perfect beach bag—roomy enough for all the essentials, easy to carry, and so cute! I can already see it coming with me to the beach, pool, and all our summer outings. As a matter of fact we are at the beach currently 🌴☀️

I love when sharing something I enjoy comes with a fun little bonus too! 💚 by @laurenash615

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20 days ago

My second order from The Wellness Box Store this month! 📦🙌🏼

I’ve been ordering things we already use around the house—from cleaning supplies and personal-care products to protein powder, vitamins, snacks, and more.

But the best part is everything in the second picture was FREE! 🤩 The entire bag of protein powder was completely free, and the other three products were freebies from bundles where you buy one or two products and get another one free.

Shopping for things we need anyway AND getting rewarded with free products? Yes, please! 👏🏼 This is exactly why I love shopping here!

I mean Amazon, Walmart, Target would never just throw in free products just because 😍 by @laurenash615

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