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10/11/2026

Trying to soak up as much time as a family of 4 as we possibly can, between the frantic nesting and redoing multiple rooms in our house. Feeling equally ready to meet this baby like yesterday while also needing just a little more time. Would love to know at what week you went into labor! Countdown is officially on🍁🤎

10/09/2026

round is in season 🍁🤎

10/05/2026

Take a look inside my hospital bag as a 3x induction + 3x boy mama 🪿🧸 —>

Firstly, I lived in nursing tanks!! I had to get a new hydrojug for the occasion and I couldn’t resist the houndstooth 🤎 My only “outfits” are comfy and nursing-friendly.

I plan to mostly be in pjs. I got a long-sleeve, pants option and a short-sleeve, shorts option because you never know how you’ll be feeling 🥶 🥵. Also love this SILKS matching set 🩵 And then a couple cozy blankets for babe and I (and photos🤭). I didn’t bring a Boppy previously but I think I’ll be happy I did this time 🐮🍼

LISTEN TO ME. My favorite thing in this whole bag is the Bonsie skin-to-skin bodysuit🤎 I used it for Judah and now a few of my nephews have also used this exact one. It’s worth the hype!! I also love the Magnetic Me sleepers for those first few days/weeks. I’ve never mastered the blanket swaddle, so I’m caving and bringing my Velcro one and I’m already thankful about it. Couldn’t resist the name announcement goose 🪿 And then some cutie outfits for hospital photos 🧸🤍

I’ll use my tripod when the boys come to visit brother 🥹 I was so glad I had it last time— that way the whole fam can be in the video. I’m also planning for an elective induction, so I bring a kindle and iPad in case it takes a bit to get things going (which has previously never been the case 😅). I also prefer taking photos with film, so I’ll be bringing 3 different cameras 📸

Packing cubes have been a lifesaver to keep things organized! “HOSPITAL BAG” for all these items directly to your inbox 👶🏼🫶🏻

10/05/2026

This weekend consisted of a family hike that almost took me out, painting multiple walls (BLUE🤯), finding insane FB marketplace deals and chasing them down, spending all night believing I was in labor, finally packing my bag, naps, buying the car seat, buying teeny diapers (again🥹), crossing stuff off the massive to-do list. Things are getting REAL! 🤭🧸

10/02/2026

Welcome to the most “on theme” month of my life 🍎

The hostess with the mostest who opened up her home to some of my favorite ladies as we celebrated the lil “Apple of our eye” coming soon 🍎👶🏼

one-on-one time with baby boy to pick (and mostly eat) lots of yummy apples 😋

I got to host a fun little apple-themed school day with Judah’s coop group ❤️

Apple orchard fun with friends — the boys all ran around in their capes and masks after we took photos 🤭

How cute is this apple balloon arch and the apple onesie banner 🥲

I got the most precious gifts at my “sprinkle”. So many were homemade or thrifted and all were so intentional. It made me teary 🥹

We had an apple-tasting lesson with our coop where they voted on which apple type and apple dips were their favorites. Then we added the data to a bar graph 📊. It made my teacher heart happy 👩🏼‍🏫, especially since food was a big no-no in the classroom when I was teaching !!

Hubby and I took a little babymoon to the big 🍎 and got so many sweet ‘fits for baby boy 🧸

Took every opportunity to wear red this month ❤️ I rarely wear it but it’s technically one of my “colors” 🤷🏼‍♀️

Best party planners of all ❤️🍎

Sported these flats a lot a lot

Had the cutest Mommy & Me photo day at 𝕃𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕥𝕫 𝕊𝕥𝕣𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕣 𝔾𝕒𝕟𝕘 🚸 🍎 How adorable is this backdrop?!

If you have an overflow of apples like we do, cut some in half, stick a popsicle stick in them, and use them as stamps!! We still need to make our apple tea towels 🍏

🍎 3 weeks until baby 🥹

I’ll miss the bump but cannot even wait to meet you !! Theme for October: welcoming our lil pumpkin 🎃

10/01/2026

it’s giving “nesting” 🪹🕊️

09/26/2026

On Friday mornings, I take Gabe to an outdoor gym class at a local college. Me and a few mom friends sit in the stands, drinking coffee, chatting, and proudly watching our boys GO. Today I couldn’t help but think that this is likely the beginning of many years in the bleachers— happily accepting the “sports mom” title. It just keeps getting better 🩵

09/22/2026

09/21/2026

lil babymoon in the big city 🍎

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