tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47736543802168914612024-03-19T03:16:42.552-04:00Davis DuoOwen Davis @ Davis Duohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265367779603171948noreply@blogger.comBlogger506125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773654380216891461.post-72313042549042942232020-03-23T09:23:00.000-04:002020-03-23T09:23:27.536-04:00Twin mama survival guide<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
As a first time mom, you never really know what products you truly need. You end up buying way too many things and then routinely use a small handful of them. When I found out I was having twins I knew I'd need a few "extra" things that I didn't have with my first. Thankfully one of my best friends was already a twin mama and she recommended the twin essentials. </div>
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Some of these products are twin specific and the others would be useful for a singleton. After 3 kids these are my tried and true products that I would choose over and over again. The only two things I did not add to this post were mamaroos and DocATots, neither of which we had with Vivian but were loaned them from a friend for the twins and they saved my life!</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071W4V146/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B071W4V146&linkId=e1043258840be3896cc20d869143516e">This bouncy seat</a> is only $32 and was my babies' absolute favorite. With Vivian we had a different bouncy seat but it did not have the activity bar right in front of her so she lost interest quickly. My babies were so content in this seat for long periods of time.</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FTY5DD3/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07FTY5DD3&linkId=20f9550a58aeba4afba9bd94d0272203">This Freshly Picked diaper bag</a> is life changing. With Vivian I had a beautiful Tory Burch cross body diaper bag and it.was.awful. Every time I leaned forward the bag would swing in front of me and get all in the way. Lots of people recommended this bag and they were spot on. It is very specious and allows me to pack all the things for all 3 kids. Biggest mistake I made with my first was not having a backpack style diaper bag.</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077JJ1QT4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B077JJ1QT4&linkId=3c153ecc37a38071a05e54360b9755ed">The Uppa Baby Vista stroller</a> is worth every penny. Thankfully we got it with our first because we were hopeful that we would be adding more kiddos to our family in the future. I did not realize how quickly we would multiply and thankfully we already had this double stroller. We used the heck out of the bassinets and now we are using the rumble seats but you can also just clip their infant carseats directly into the stroller as well. It is so easy to fold and unfold, lightweight and pushes like a dream. Highly recommend.</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BB65LDW?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B07BB65LDW">The Twin Z pillow</a> is the one twin product that is a nonnegotiable in my opinion. Can be used for breastfeeding, if you plan to go that route, or just to prop the babies on for bottles. My babies are 14 months old and we still use this pillow every day for every bottle. It is basically a boppy pillow for twins.</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D50RYSC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01D50RYSC&linkId=62a8ab83286d94ebf607e630bc29b2b9">This sound machine</a> is portable, gets super loud, and is the best sound machine I have found. A good sound machine is the key to a good sleeping baby.</div>
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I call this my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072BPGW6F/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B072BPGW6F&linkId=3fcf1e1fbdfbd56db8f3138a67d5ebd6">"baby cage"</a>. Didn't have anything like this with Vivian because she never crawled but now that the twins are on the move it is so important that I have somewhere safe to contain them while I run to the bathroom or take 5 minutes to get ready. I also plan to use this all summer on the beach so they aren't crawling around on the sand.</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BMAW2UM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01BMAW2UM&linkId=1c9fe7572ed018132d15356125a4cff5">This pack n' play</a> was also recommended to me by my twin mama friend. We put <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N4ICV7L/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01N4ICV7L&linkId=be8d6602af86ccc312192112729f98d2">this twin nursery center</a> on top and this is what our babies slept in beside our bed for months. It also served as our downstairs changing station.</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ECHYTBI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00ECHYTBI&linkId=ab60a6dcfd31d50b7710b2846b4aeac4">This Infant Optics</a> monitor is 100x better than the Motorola one we had with our first. We bought <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ECH5ARA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00ECH5ARA&linkId=aabd50a94991f219a6c9777e18b28557">an extra camera</a> so that both babies have a camera on their crib and the screen can toggle between the two cameras.</div>
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Owen Davis @ Davis Duohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265367779603171948noreply@blogger.com67tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773654380216891461.post-12757109089796847282020-03-11T20:19:00.002-04:002020-03-11T20:22:00.439-04:00Five easy crockpot meals <div style="text-align: center;">
I so appreciate all the feedback on my Instagram post this week about blogging! I really have missed it and I'd love to get back into the swing of things. I miss connecting with so many awesome women and reading about your favorite recipes, fashion steals, weekend activities, etc. Today's post is definitely not full of beautiful pictures but I am constantly on the hunt for easy dinner ideas so I'm hopeful this will help a few of you.</div>
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Sitting down for dinner together is a non negotiable in our home. I grew up sitting at the dinner table as a family almost every week night and for me this is a priority to do for my kids. I believe the time spent sitting together for dinner is super important quality time and we strive to cook and eat dinner together 4-5 nights a week. With that being said, we don't have the time we used to have so our dinners need to be easy. The crockpot has saved my life since the twins were born but we have been rotating the same few meals weekly. So I figured I would share my go-tos and if you have any easy crockpot meals to share, leave them in the comments! Also, if you are a crockpot addict like me, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0765CN7CM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0765CN7CM&linkId=54140c6efff7e0bd463207a8508d5442">these liners</a> are absolutely life changing.</div>
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Pork tenderloin in jerk sauce<br />
(Recipe via <a href="https://www.northcarolinacharm.com/">Carolina Charm</a>)</div>
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<i>-1 pork tenderloin (Plain, not marinated)</i></div>
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<i>-1 bottle of Lawry's jerk sauce</i></div>
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<i>1. I always trim the fat off the pork tenderloin first</i><br />
<i>2. Pour about 3/4 of the bottle of jerk sauce over the pork tenderloin</i><br />
<i>3. Cook on low about 6 hours</i><br />
<i>4. Will shred easily. I like to serve with sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts.</i></div>
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<i>-1 lb bag frozen meatballs</i></div>
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<i>-4 chicken breasts</i></div>
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<i>-2 packets taco seasoning (low sodium)</i></div>
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<i>-1 can Rotel</i></div>
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<i>1. Pour taco seasoning and Rotel over raw chicken breasts</i><br />
<i>2. Cook on low about 6 hours then shred</i><br />
<i>3. Serve on tacos or a taco salad with all the yummy Mexican toppings</i><br />
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Crockpot Ribs<br />
(Recipe via <a href="https://www.jordashjordash.com/">JordAsh</a>)<br />
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<i>-Rack of pork baby back ribs</i><br />
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<i>1. Divide ribs into 3 or 4 pieces</i><br />
<i>2. Place ribs in crockpot and season to taste</i><br />
<i>3. Coat with 3/4 bottle of bbq sauce</i><br />
<i>4. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8</i><br />
<i>5. Once ribs are fully cooked, scoop them out and place on baking sheet</i><br />
<i>6. Coat each rib with the remaining bbq sauce</i><br />
<i>7. Place in oven and broil on high until the sauce starts to bubble (usually 3-4 minutes). This step give the "off the grill" taste</i></div>
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Tomato Tortellini soup</div>
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<i>-1 lb sausage</i></div>
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<i>-28oz diced tomatoes (Tuttorusso brand)</i></div>
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<i>-20oz refrigerated cheese tortellini uncooked</i></div>
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Owen Davis @ Davis Duohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265367779603171948noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773654380216891461.post-74189137107480535562020-02-10T15:02:00.000-05:002020-02-10T15:02:16.516-05:00Dinosaur lovers unite!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
If you have been following along for any time, you know my Vivian is a total dino lover! I really don't know how it started but I love it. You always see cute dinosaur boy things but it can be tricky to find cute dinosaur girl things. I've rounded up all our favorite dinosaur things below for all you other mamas with dino loving littles!</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CQHYX2G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00CQHYX2G&linkId=0da872f06af4cfeb83ef76447fc5226d">2</a> \ Vivian got this dinosaur ball toy when she was a baby. Now her little sisters love playing with it.</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JM47P1T/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07JM47P1T&linkId=4868ce80194eb0ff39a0285c305b38ce">3</a> \ For Vivian's birthday party I am putting these dinosaur fossils in a sandbox to make a "fossil digging" activity</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ASBOQQY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01ASBOQQY&linkId=71fb4eef15433c3396993aa4789cf6fa">4</a> \ These eggs come with chiseling toys and inside each egg is a different dinosaur!</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075FK66L9/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B075FK66L9&linkId=68a9edf064681c89670e2fc0f2d20069">6</a> \ We have these dinosaur water beads in our water table and she loves playing in them and finding the dinosaurs.</div>
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<a href="https://www.bestdressedchild.com/anvebatobobl9.html">7</a> \ The cutest smoked dinosaur Jon Jon for little boys!</div>
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bdz8H">9</a> \ The cutest pink dino pjs!</div>
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<br />Owen Davis @ Davis Duohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265367779603171948noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773654380216891461.post-10496825763975346702019-08-05T06:08:00.000-04:002019-08-07T15:36:38.755-04:00Molly and Lucy | Nursery reveal<div style="text-align: center;">
When we were going through the IVF process with Vivian, I dreamed of this crib. When we finally got pregnant, I splurged on this beautiful crib, dresser and bookshelf because "it will be used for all of our children so we will definitely get our money's worth". Little did I know that two years later I'd have to buy another one #jokesonme. But hey, you have to have matching cribs for twins right?? So we bit the bullet and now we have two beautiful cribs.</div>
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We did not make many changes to this room for the twins. We moved Vivian into a different bedroom and added a crib and voila, a new nursery. The walls were previously gray and I wanted the room lighter and brighter so we went with Sherwin Williams "Rosily" and I am so happy with how it turned out. It's the perfect light pink. We also added new artwork above the cribs and moved Vivian's artwork into her new room with her. We kept Vivian's crib bedding and just purchased another matching set from <a href="https://www.babybedding.com/">Carousel</a>. I did have new curtains made; they are cream with the most beautiful light pink trim detail. The Bible verse painting was a gift from my best friend at my baby shower and coincidentally was the verse I prayed daily after the twins were born.<br />
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Overall, I am very happy with how it turned out! Simple and girly for our two angel babies.</div>
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Crib, dresser, bookshelf: <a href="https://www.rhbabyandchild.com/">Restoration Hardware</a></div>
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Lamp: <a href="https://www.ballarddesigns.com/button-ceramic-table-lamp/471810?listIndex=13">Ballard Designs</a></div>
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Headbands: <a href="https://willowcrowns.com/collections/laces">Willow Crowns</a></div>
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Owen Davis @ Davis Duohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265367779603171948noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773654380216891461.post-46687884296680023492019-07-22T15:00:00.000-04:002019-07-22T15:00:08.055-04:00Amazon favorites | July 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You guys loved my <a href="https://thedavisduo-owendavis.blogspot.com/2019/06/amazon-favorites-june-2019.html">June Amazon favorites</a> so I figured I'd make this a monthly thing. This is a hugely random assortment of things which makes it even better! </div>
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I first saw <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MV5XTMX/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07MV5XTMX&linkId=d239ef08b38c9077ad1f08cfe89fce3b">this dress</a> when my friend Lindsey Thorne posted about it. It's less than $30 and comes in so many different colors. It's midi length which I wasn't sure I'd like but I do! I think this dress would be very flattering on every body type.</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B4K45VH/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07B4K45VH&linkId=59927fa5e64fc54df4abad6008d6097d">These water beads</a> are SUCH a fun activity for toddlers. I put them in Vivian's water table and they kept her entertained for like 2 hours straight! Just remember that they have to soak for about 4-5 hours before they are "ready".</div>
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I found <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RSC4GYR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07RSC4GYR&linkId=d8c141dc5b896abd23359f28cef595ac">another bathing suit</a> on Amazon for less than $30 that is super flattering. This mama is not ready for two pieces this summer. Since I had to buy all new swimsuits this year I needed them to be cheap. FYI it runs slightly small; I ordered a large.</div>
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Another shoutout to my beauty guru friend Lindsey for recommending <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BUIOMXM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00BUIOMXM&linkId=c16ad95254db773b44e81188d914d556">this charcoal face mask</a>. It really does a great job at cleaning out your pores. I try to do it at least twice a week.</div>
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I had lots of questions about where I got the twins' <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0199A6QVI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0199A6QVI&linkId=948691c461be4fae5bbb1bd1f9709cc1">headband holder/stand</a> in their nursery. I love the way it looks and love that you can display all their beautiful bows and headbands.</div>
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Vivian's most worn dress by far is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0796R1YBH/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0796R1YBH&linkId=0e690a4aeb8ac70921335fc56f845e02">this play dress</a> from Amazon. I got it in like 6 different prints because it is so practical and cheap!</div>
Owen Davis @ Davis Duohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265367779603171948noreply@blogger.com136tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773654380216891461.post-64305409214590600082019-06-27T06:38:00.001-04:002019-06-27T06:38:06.209-04:00My breastfeeding journey | tips for exclusively pumpingFirst and foremost, I wholeheartedly believe that <b>FED is best</b>. I remember after I stopped breastfeeding Vivian I felt like a total failure. I constantly saw moms posting about breastfeeding and I felt so isolated and guilty. It took me a <i>long</i> time to get over that guilt, which I was not expecting. I also swore to myself that with my next child I would do my absolute best to not make any other mom feel isolated or guilty if she chose not to breastfeed or if breastfeeding just didn't work out for her. I have been in that situation and I never want to make another woman feel that way. Being a mom is <b>hard</b> and the way you choose to feed your child is a personal decision! With Vivian, breastfeeding only worked for a short period of time and the rest of her first year of life she drank formula and she is happy, healthy, and so smart. Also, I was formula fed and I think I turned out just fine ;)<br />
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With all that being said, when my babies were born the neonatologist came and spoke with me about 30 minutes after my C section and explained that my babies were too small for formula. It was too heavy for their tiny stomachs and they needed breastmilk, whether mine or donor. At that point I told myself I would do whatever I had to do to give them my milk, at least while they were in the NICU. I felt so helpless and pumping made me feel like I was doing <i>something</i> for my babies. Exclusively pumping is a huge labor of love but I really think it helped me heal mentally and emotionally because I was "giving" my babies something even though I couldn't take care of them.<br />
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+ Medela hospital grade pump. Because my twins were so early, the neonatologist recommended that I use a hospital grade pump. They were unsure of whether my milk would even come in since my body wasn't "ready" and also since I was producing milk for two babies, they recommended this pump. I wouldn't recommend you buy this pump, as it is about $2,000 (yikes!) but if your local hospital has a lactation consultant, ask them if these are available to rent. I currently pump about 50 ounces a day and a lot of that is because of how awesome this pump is. I rent it for $80 a month because my insurance does not cover it (so annoying).</div>
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+ <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/4Ycq">Hands free pumping bra</a> because nobody has time to hold the pump in place for 20 minutes. I actually bought 2 of these because I was washing it so frequently and I couldn't be without it for that long.</div>
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+ <a href="http://onepartsunshine.com/baby-shower-gift-idea-lactation-cookie-mix-in-a-jar/">These lactation cookies</a> are SO delicious. I make a batch almost weekly and devour them. Probably why I can't get rid of the baby weight but hey, it's for a good cause right? The three ingredients in them that help milk production are oats, flaxseed, and Brewer's yeast.</div>
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+ Blue Gatorade. I had so many women tell me this can help boost milk supply. Not sure if it really helped or not but those first few months I did try to drink it occasionally.</div>
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+ <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076T966GS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B076T966GS&linkId=cf4e0616a6c84618882025f14ce8a293">Brewer's yeast</a> is one of the things that people swear by for boosting milk production. I use it frequently in lactation cookies, banana bread, etc.</div>
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+ <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010X3N6F4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B010X3N6F4&linkId=661e82dd31e9e57b5d6f9369f94bf2fa">Medela breastmilk storage bottles</a>. I pump right into these. I like that the ounces are shown on these so that I know how much I've pumped and also that tops come with these so you can throw them right into the fridge. They can also be put in the dishwasher because nobody has time to hand wash all these pump parts!</div>
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+ <a href="https://www.copperpearl.com/collections/multi-use-covers">A cute nursing cover</a> that can also be used as a carseat cover. I used this multiple times a day in the NICU to cover up while pumping because there was zero privacy.</div>
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+ <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/4YfH">Breastmilk storage bags</a>. I don't necessarily think one brand is better than another, I just started using these and haven't had a problem with them. I always write the date pumped and how many ounces before I throw them in the freezer.</div>
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+ <a href="https://www.mrsmilk.com/collections/frontpage">Mrs. Patel's lactation treats</a>. My cousin shipped a box of these chocolate lactation treats to my house right after the babies were born which was such a thoughtful gesture. I ate one a day and I really do think they helped my supply. They taste so yummy too!</div>
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One thing that really helped my milk come in during the first few weeks was <b>power pumping</b>. The lactation consultant told me to do this once a day for a few days in a row to mimic "cluster feeding". I did this daily for the first 2ish weeks and even though it was such a pain to be tied down for so long, it really helped.</div>
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I downloaded the app <b>"Pump Log"</b> on my phone and I log every single pumping session. I have been really happy with this app and highly recommend it so that you can track how much you're producing. It's also helpful to be able to look back at any date and see how long you were pumping and how much you were producing to compare it to the present. It's crazy to look back at how different my pumping was in those first few weeks compared to now (I used to pump 250 minutes a day and only product ~12 ounces... now I pump about 100 minutes a day and produce ~50 ounces)!</div>
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This is my typical pumping schedule now that the girls are home:</div>
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+ 5:30am: set my alarm every morning so that I can try to have it done by the time Vivi wakes up around 6am. Sometimes I am already awake feeding the twins so I will just pump while I feed them a bottle. I pump for 30 minutes during this session first thing in the morning.</div>
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+ 9:30am: if we are home this is my second session of the day. We are usually at the doctor, physical therapy, etc. at this time so I just do it as close to this as possible. Usually pump about 15-18 minutes.</div>
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+ 5pm: pump about 15 minutes whenever Garrett gets home from work so he can handle all the kids.</div>
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+ 9:30pm: pump 20ish minutes right before I go to bed.</div>
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I am not sure how long I will keep pumping but it's working for us right now. It is not super convenient but I have so much help which makes it possible for me to keep going. If it ever begins to feel like a burden I will throw the towel in and pat myself on the back for the hard work I put in. We have 4 freezers full and I have not had to touch any frozen milk yet which is a huge blessing. I know pretty soon these girls will be eating more than I can produce so I'm thankful to have a frozen stash.</div>
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I have had a lot of people ask if I plan to nurse and the answer is probably not. When you watch your babies struggle so much just to learn how to drink a bottle, the last thing I want to do is have to make them learn how to eat all over again. We are finally doing awesome with bottle feeding so I don't want to "rock the boat".</div>
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Owen Davis @ Davis Duohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265367779603171948noreply@blogger.com62tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773654380216891461.post-56389014254561349482019-06-21T08:48:00.000-04:002019-06-21T08:48:45.834-04:00Lucy Winston and Molly Ross | birth story<span style="text-align: center;">I have been going back and forth about whether or not to share the twins’ birth story. It was so traumatic and I still have PTSD and major anxiety when I think back to that week. However, even though it was a nightmare, I think it will be freeing to write it all down. And even though I wish I could forget all the awful details, I also realize that this is the story the Lord wrote for their lives. I want to be able to look back in 10 years and remember how far they have come.</span><br />
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<b>January 9th, 2019– 22w3d pregnant</b>. I woke up and started getting ready for work just like a normal Wednesday and realized that I was bleeding. I wasn’t really alarmed at all because I felt fine and figured I had just overdone it from working in the OR the previous two days. We were scheduled to fly out of the country to the Cayman Islands the next day for vacation with my family so I decided to call my OB just to make sure everything was ok. I had an ultrasound, pelvic exam and everything checked out perfectly. Wasn’t dilated at all, the babies looked great and I was having no cramping or other signs of labor. My doctor said obviously she couldn’t make the decision for me but after talking with Garrett I decided I felt safe to go.<br />
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<b>January 10th, 2019– 22w4d pregnant</b>. We were up really early to travel and I started having what I thought were just Braxton Hicks from being dehydrated and tired. I did not sleep well the night before and traveling is always stressful. Surely these will go away once we get to our destination and I can relax and prop my feet up right?... well that was not the case. I continued to have contractions every 2-4 minutes all day and I started getting worried. Around 5pm we were finally at the resort and I called my OB and told them what was going on and they wanted me to go get checked out. I had NEVER been to the emergency room in my life and there we were, in the ED in a foreign country. I had another ultrasound and got two bags of IV fluids and everything looked great. Babies were happy and healthy and I was not dilated. Again, I thought I was just dehydrated and tired. No one really had any answers for me. Back to the hotel we went to rest and try to get some sleep.<br />
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<b>January 11th & 12th, 2019</b>– Contractions seemed to ease off but I continued to bleed. I mostly stayed in bed and on the couch while my family swam, played in the ocean, etc. Not the vacation I had in mind but at least I was ok. I had no idea I was in labor.<br />
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<b>January 13th, 2019– 23w0d pregnant</b>. Contractions picked back up and I didn’t sleep a wink. They were coming every 3 minutes and growing in intensity. I knew something was not right and that we needed to get home immediately. My parents called the airline and switched our flight for us and 10 minutes later Garrett, Vivian and I were in a cab on the way to the airport. I insisted that my mom stay because I was sure this would be no big deal. We left in such a hurry that we didn’t even take our luggage... we took one carry on with our passports and my family said they would bring all our bags home. The only flight we could get on was 4 hours from home so then we had to rent a car and drive the rest of the way. Add in a grumpy, tired 2 year old who kicked the person’s seat in front of us for 3 hours straight and it was literally the day from hell.<br />
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I called my OB en route to let them know I was coming straight to the hospital so they would be expecting me. We finally arrived at the hospital around 12am and my in-laws met us in the parking lot to get Vivian and take her home to bed. I was sure we would be home before she woke up in the morning once I was checked out...<br />
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We got settled in triage and my OB checked me, put me on the monitor and everything looked fine. Still not dilated and babies look great. However, she wanted to run a few labs and give me some fluids so they transferred us into a L&D room for the night. I’m still thinking it will be just a few more hours until we can go home and they will just tell me to take it easy. Fast forward to the morning and my OB says they are going to transfer me to the Maternal Fetal Medicine service because I’m now “high risk” and she’d rather be safe [MFM handle all the high risk pregnancies].<br />
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<b>January 14th, 2019– 23w1d pregnant</b>. The MFM (maternal fetal medicine) doctor comes in and introduces himself and says they will be taking over my care and says he would like to check my cervix to establish a baseline. He checks me and says, “You are 1cm dilated... you are in active labor”. Then, in a very blunt and insensitive manner he says, <b>“If you deliver your babies tonight, what medical interventions do you want done to them?”</b> WHAT THE HELL? I want everything possible done to them!!! He then goes on to say that if my babies are born at 23 weeks there is a great chance they will be too small to intubate (put a breathing tube in), and that they will just wrap them in blankets and let me hold them. I get chills just writing that. I can't even put into words how hard this was to hear or try to process. He explained that every day, even every hour, that they could keep me pregnant is huge for my babies and that they consider 24 weeks gestation to be “viability”. At this point I start bawling crying and realize how serious this is. <i>I’m living a literal nightmare.</i> I ask him to please leave while I talk to my husband about everything he just told us and then we had some awful conversations that a mom and dad should never have to have. We cried, prayed, begged God to save our babies and for me to stay pregnant.<br />
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<b>January 15th, 2019– 23w2d pregnant</b>. Had an uneventful, quiet day which was a huge blessing. I received my first of two steroid shots to help mature the babies’ lungs. They also started me on a magnesium drip which is primarily used to prevent CP but secondarily can help slow contractions and labor. It makes you feel awful, sweaty, dizzy and just out of it. The worst part is that you can’t get out of bed while on mag and can’t eat. Late that night I had a round of really, really strong and painful contractions. After some IV pain medications and Indomethacin they managed to slow them down.<br />
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<b>January 16th, 2019-- 23w4d pregnant</b>. Had an uneventful few days since Tuesday night. Garrett went to work for a few hours while mom sat with me. Still on magnesium so I just laid in bed and read, napped and watched tv. I was missing Vivian so much it made my heart hurt. I knew she was in great hands with my in-laws though. Garrett came back to relieve mom and around 10pm I began having really strong contractions. At this point they were pretty certain that I had a placental abruption due to my bleeding, pain and contractions. A placental abruption is rarely seen on ultrasound so it is more of a clinical diagnosis. Thankfully after lots more meds they were able to slow labor down and the babies still looked great on the monitor. They decided to check me and I was 4cm dilated at that point. I officially felt like I had a ticking time bomb inside me. I prayed constantly to stay pregnant, hour by hour.<br />
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<b>January 18th, 2019-- 23w5d pregnant</b>. After a scary night I was hoping for a quiet day. I had an ultrasound scheduled at the MFM department to look at the babies. They looked great and were estimated to be both about 1 lb 6 oz. The MFM doctor was really happy with those weights but obviously we were hoping to stay pregnant for many more weeks. He said my cervix was so thin that it was basically nonexistent and baby A's head was <i>right there</i>. This made me super anxious and I just felt like I had a bomb inside me that was going to go off at any moment. I was scared to stand up, cough, laugh, or even move.<br />
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<b>January 20th, 2019-- 24w0d pregnant</b>. I had been praying all week to reach this day. 24 weeks is considered "viability" in the medical world but I absolutely hate that word because I believe every baby is a precious miracle. <i>But all the doctors stressed how great of a milestone it would be to make it to 24 weeks</i>. We had a quiet day and I was "stable" so they decided to transfer me from a L&D room to a room on the antepartum unit. We got to our new room around 7pm and got settled. Around 8:30pm I turned to Garrett and said, <i>"I just had a contraction"</i> and not 10 minutes later I was in the worst pain of my life. It came on fast and hard. Garrett called my mom and told her to come now. The antepartum unit was not prepared for active labor so they did not have any pain medications. I demanded that they call the MFM doctor ASAP, as I knew this was not good. He came in and decided to send me right back to the L&D unit. We got there and things happened so quickly. About 10 nurses were in the room as well as the MFM chief resident and attending. They were throwing IV pain medications at me and they weren't touching the pain. I was throwing up and requiring oxygen at that point. The pain was so bad that I was in this weird state of delirium, I could hear people talking but could not comprehend what was going on. Garrett was holding my hand and I was just trying to survive through the contractions. I heard the MFM attending tell Garrett and my mom that "baby A had started to have a few decels (dip in heart rate) and that they needed to get them out immediately". He explained that obviously he hated to take 24 week babies but it was the best decision for my life and to try to save theirs. Next thing I know I am being wheeled back into an emergency C section... it was about 10:30pm. <b>I was so scared.</b><br />
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The second the anesthesiologist put the spinal in I had immediate relief. The neonatologist came in to speak with me about what to expect. She was so caring and reassuring and truly a blessing to me that night. She said there would be tons of people in the room divided into two "teams" to get ready for each baby. She said they would immediately take the babies to the side to intubate them so I would not be able to see them right away. I remember pleading to her, <i>"please take care of my babies"</i>. Garrett then came in and sat by my head. I remember him placing his hands on my head and praying for us and for our babies. They began prepping me and surgery started. <i>A few minutes later they said, <span style="font-weight: bold;">"Baby A is here!" </span>and our Lucy Winston Davis was born at 11:46pm. One minute later baby B, our Molly Ross Davis, was born at 11:47pm</i>. The next moment was the most emotional moment of the entire process. The neonatologist turned around and looked at the MFM doctor who was doing my C-section and gave two thumbs up, meaning that <b>both babies were successfully intubated</b>. I get chills thinking about that moment. <i>I just closed my eyes and cried</i>. Up until that point we were unsure of whether they would even be big enough to be successfully intubated. The Lord was so present in that operating room and I felt such a peace that I know could have only come from Him. My babies were both here and they both weighed 1 lb. 9 oz. (730 grams). Garrett then left my side and went to see the babies and he got to cut the umbilical cords. After the babies were whisked out of the OR and into the NICU he came back by my side and said, <b>"they are tiny but perfect"</b>.<br />
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The doctor confirmed during surgery that baby A's placenta was, in fact, abrupted (detached) which was why I went into labor. They also confirmed via pathology that I had chorioamnionitis which further complicated things. No one has any explanation for why either of these things happened.</div>
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Right when I was taken back into the OR my mom and Garrett called our families and our preacher and they all met in the hospital lobby and prayed during the delivery. Once we were settled in PACU Garrett took our parents one by one into the NICU to see the babies. I had so many emotions... sadness, happiness, anxiety, fear, etc. I was so exhausted physically and emotionally that I waited to visit them in the NICU until the next morning. Our sweet friend Sara is a photographer and she graciously came and took pictures of them when they were 24 hours old. At that point it was still so hard for me to look at them so I opted not to participate. I'm so thankful Garrett was willing to be in them. This was his first time touching them which was so hard for him.</div>
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I stayed in the hospital 3 more days to receive IV antibiotics and recover from surgery. It was nice to be able to walk down the hall to the NICU and visit my babies multiple times a day but I was so sick of being there for the past 11 days. I was so ready to get home to Vivian. We were discharged on January 23rd and it was excruciating to drive home without my babies. I will never forget crying the entire way home. The next 128 days spent in the NICU would change me in every way possible. Our babies fought for their lives and went through more than any person should ever have to go through. This is not at all how I imagined the start of their lives but the Lord knew their story before they were ever in my belly. They are going to change the world!</div>
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I think we are the last people on earth to bite the bullet and join Amazon Prime. A few weeks ago I made the plunge and haven't looked back. It is quite dangerous to be able to search and buy literally <i>anything</i> in a matter of minutes and have it show up on my doorstep in 2 days. Between maternity leave and middle of the night feedings, we are keeping Amazon in business. Here is a super random assortment of my favorite purchases in the past few weeks.</div>
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I first spotted <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NV5BL1N/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07NV5BL1N&linkId=e1db33aef318d4262d918d61b96778ef">this orange and white bathing suit</a> when <a href="https://www.northcarolinacharm.com/2019/03/amazon-swim-suit-round-up.html">Christina</a> posted about it a few months ago. I am in dire need of a few new cute mom swim suits and decided to give this one a try. For $29, my expectations were low but it definitely exceeded them. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and it does a great job of holding my "pumping for twins" chest in place. The tie gives it a cute touch and it is very flattering on a postpartum belly.</div>
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A few weeks ago we re-did our upstairs bathroom. We kept it pretty plain and gender neutral, not knowing what gender children would be sharing it. When the girls were born we knew we wanted to give that bathroom a face lift and we were now safe to make it girly. I ordered <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072WBRT4N/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B072WBRT4N&linkId=9cbfa5f889a01d9eba7f9e1c154d4b3f">these clear acrylic jars</a> to store q-tips and hair rubberbands and they make the bathroom counter look so much more clean and organized.</div>
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Getting clear hair rubberbands out of Vivian's hair is a nightmare. She screams and I feel like I am ripping all of her hair out, no matter how easy I try to be. Then I remembered that <a href="https://willowcrowns.com/">Megan</a> posted about <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078G9FJHJ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B078G9FJHJ&linkId=159433a7d705d66fa5f8fd08d00f2fd1">these hair elastic band cutters</a> and they have been a game changer. No more tears from Vivian and no more hair broken off or pulled out!</div>
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Life with newborn twins consists of very little sleep. I am happily sleep deprived but the bags under my eyes don't lie. I try to put <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014G1G10Q/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B014G1G10Q&linkId=8aa21b83204825b39c0fa15eefef0103">these depuffing undereye patches</a> on for a little while every morning and they really help.</div>
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I posted a video of Vivian playing in <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XCQJWV6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B06XCQJWV6&linkId=006e1531a0740ce71ad9e031b552fdac">this water activity center</a> on Instagram and had more messages than ever before! For $85, I can say without a doubt that we have already gotten our money's worth. Super easy to set up and all you have to do is attach a hose and it will keep your little entertained forever. Summers in NC are miserably hot so we are always looking for fun water activities.</div>
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I was on the hunt for the perfect straw hat but couldn't find one for less than $100. For $16, I won't feel guilty when <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XYYS12C/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=200c13f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B06XYYS12C&linkId=140783f6a897507481199e6fa0828bdb">this straw hat</a> gets covered in sunscreen, smashed in my beach bag, etc. There are numerous different colors and the size is adjustable. </div>
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I feel like it has been foreverrrr since I have blogged regularly. I have been feeling like pure crap so blogging has been the last thing on my mind but I sure have missed it! I have also missed connecting with everyone in this space so I am going to try to start blogging again regularly now that I'm somewhat coming out of the first trimester fog. I got lots of questions when we <a href="http://thedavisduo-owendavis.blogspot.com/2018/10/were-having-twins.html">announced our pregnancy</a> so I figured I'd answer them all in one post. If I missed anything leave a comment and I will answer!<br />
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Yes! We had an <a href="http://thedavisduo-owendavis.blogspot.com/2018/08/infertility-rears-its-ugly-head-again.html">unsuccessful IVF attempt</a> earlier this summer. About 5 weeks later we tried again and it worked! Full recap of our successful IVF attempt coming to the blog soon!</div>
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Only 1, it split! It was a 1 in 300 chance of this happening. SHOCKED is an understatement!</div>
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We will do something small with just our families. Trying to think of something unique to do... if you have any ideas send them my way!<br />
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So awful. It hit me right before 6 weeks. Severe nausea from the second I woke up to the time I went to bed. And the throwing up... ugh. I would literally just cry all day because I felt so awful but still had to function/go to work/take care of a toddler. So miserable! When we found out we were having twins it made sense why I was feeling so awful. Thankfully over the past week it has lessened some. Still super tired and throwing up occasionally but the nausea is more manageable. My doctor says she is not surprised because there are twice the hormones, meaning that it's common to feel twice as bad. With V I had nausea my first trimester but it was nothing like this.</div>
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No she is too young. I will ask her how many babies are we having and she says "twoooo" and I can also say "whose tummy are the babies in?" and she will say "mama!" but that's only because we have said it so many times. It makes me sad when I think about how we are about to rock her world but I know there is no greater gift than a sibling(s). I think she is going to be so great with them!</div>
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No! I'm having such a hard time with this. It's hard enough choosing one name, two is impossible! I do have one girl name but that's it. Ahhh!<br />
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Yes! I love my job and work gives me an outlet to feel productive and makes me a better mom when I'm home. I only work 3 days a week now so will continue this after the twins are born. Bless all the mommas that stay home with their kids, I was not made for that!<br />
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This is such a stupid concern but I'm terrified of never sleeping again. V was such an awful sleeper that I am scarred for life. More long term worries are that Garrett and I will never be able to have date nights, travel, etc. alone because no one will be able to handle our circus. I am worried about the logistics of everything... how will I get 3 babies into and out of a car when we have somewhere to be? How will I go to Target alone? Answer: I won't. Thankfully I have an amazingly supportive and hands on husband and both of our families are close which is so great. We will be just fine, I just may not do anything for the next 2 years haha!<br />
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We are shocked, excited, anxious, terrified and thrilled to announce that we are welcoming TWO babies into our family in April 2019! After a heartbreaking <a href="http://thedavisduo-owendavis.blogspot.com/2018/08/infertility-rears-its-ugly-head-again.html">failed IVF attempt</a> this past summer, we are so thankful and feel so blessed that God has gifted us not one but TWO miracle babies. Things are about to get crazy in the Davis household!</div>
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I've had lots of messages and emails about things to do and places to eat in Key West. I posted recently about <a href="http://thedavisduo-owendavis.blogspot.com/2017/10/where-to-eat-in-key-west.html">our favorite restaurants in Key West</a> and today is all about what to do on the island.<br />
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+ First things first, rent bikes at <a href="https://www.eatonbikes.com/">Eaton Bikes</a>. Having bikes is key to getting around the island and being able to explore. There is absolutely <b>zero</b> parking available so don't waste money renting a car. There are places to lock your bikes up outside all restaurants.</div>
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+ Get a drink at <a href="https://sloppyjoes.com/">Sloppy Joe's Bar</a>. A Key West landmark and a must visit while you're there! There is live music at all times. It is such a fun and loud atmosphere.</div>
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+ Ride the <a href="https://www.conchtourtrain.com/">Conch Tour Train</a>. Super touristy but a fun way to see the entire island and learn the history behind everything. The perfect way to relax and spend a morning.</div>
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+ Take the boat to <a href="https://www.sunsetkeycottages.com/key-west-restaurants/latitudes/">Latitudes at Sunset Key</a> for happy hour. You have to call Latitudes restaurant to make reservations for happy hour and they will put your name on the list to get on the ferry boat to the island. You board the boat right near Mallory Square and its a quick 5 minute ride to Sunset Key. The cocktails are divine and there's a reason it's called Sunset Key. This is my favorite activity that we do every trip. A must!</div>
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+ Walk Duval Street. Start at one end and make your way down. There are tons of neat shops with handmade souvenirs but also some decent shopping like Banana Republic factory, Gap factory, etc.<br />
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+ Visit <a href="https://www.mallorysquare.com/sunset-celebration/">Mallory Square at sunset</a>. Every single night, 365 days a year, people gather for live music, drinks, magicians, jugglers, food, and it's basically one huge party. It is the best place on the island to watch sunset and a must when in Key West.</div>
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Happy Monday friends! How is it already the middle of August? Time is flying and I can't believe fall is right around the corner. While I will definitely be sad to see beach weekends come to an end, fall is my very favorite time of year so I'm looking forward to cooler temps and all thinks pumpkin!</div>
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Friday we were up bright and early for a doctor's appointment. When you have to go to the doctor every single week your babysitter options get used thin so I've been lugging my little sidekick with me and thankfully she's 2/2 on being an angel.</div>
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I have also been super busy delivering cinnamon rolls around town. Together with my sweet friends <a href="http://everydaylifewiththeleshikars.blogspot.com/">Justine</a> and <a href="http://threeboysandagirlblog.blogspot.com/">Emily</a>, we have raised over $2,000 for precious <a href="http://www.smidgeofthis.com/">Charlotte</a> and her family. My very favorite part of blogging is how it has connected me with so many amazing women and April is one of the very best. Their recent news about their daughter has just wrecked me completely and I'm so thankful that we have been able to do just a little bit to help. Local people, let me know if you want some delicious homemade cinnamon rolls!</div>
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Friday afternoon we were beach bound! It was the prettiest weekend and Vivi is a total water baby. She has NO fear and will run straight into the ocean, totally unaware of the fact that she is going to get crushed by waves. She will also jump right in the pool even if we aren't in there yet which is completely terrifying! She definitely keeps us on our toes.</div>
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Saturday night we attended an engagement party and had the best time. It was at a gorgeous house right on the water. We enjoyed cocktails, delicious food and great friends. It was really fun to have a parents night out!</div>
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We always knew we wanted our children to be close in age. We decided that 2 years apart would be ideal so back in March of 2018 we made the all too familiar 2 hour drive back to our RE’s office to come up with a game plan. We met with our doctor and set a July 2018 transfer date. In late May I went back to UNC for a saline ultrasound, mock embryo transfer and bloodwork. Everything looked great and we were ready to start meds!<br />
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I started taking birth control (seems so ironic right?) and then late June I had an ultrasound and bloodwork and started estrogen 3x a day. The goal of the estrogen is to make your endometrial lining nice and thick, a healthy “cushion” for baby to grow in. We went for weekly ultrasounds and bloodwork and everything progressed perfectly. Five days before our embryo transfer I started intramuscular progesterone injections in my butt nightly and let me tell y’all, those things hurt. They hurt much worse than I remember. We were all set for transfer!<br />
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They tell you not to POAS (pee on a stick) at home after an embryo transfer because it can be falsely negative. They like you to wait until 9 days after transfer for your blood test but I'm way too Type-A to wait that long. I POAS at 5 days post-transfer and it was a BFN (big fat negative). <i>The worst feeling <b>ever</b></i>. I felt like someone knocked the wind out of me. I knew 100% at that point that it had not worked. I had a positive at that point in time after our transfer with Vivi so I just knew. I had to wait 3 more excruciating days before my blood test when I already knew what the results were going to be. There is nothing worse than continuing to take meds and injections when you already know it didn't work.<br />
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We got the call from our doctor that our blood test was, in fact, negative and we officially had an unsuccessful transfer. Having our sweet baby has definitely made this more bearable because I don't have the overwhelming thoughts of "will I ever be a mom?" However, infertility is awful and never gets easier and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. The emotional and physical toll it has on your body is tremendous. Not to mention the financial aspect that is so unfair and stressful. We were and still are so sad but we are picking up the pieces and will try again!</div>
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<i>Last night I took dinner to <a href="http://thedavisduo-owendavis.blogspot.com/2018/05/weekending-wedding-and-baby-shower.html">one of my best friends</a> who just had TWIN baby boys! And because every new momma deserves a delicious dessert after dinner, I whipped up the easiest chocolate pie. She said it was a huge hit so I figured I'd share the recipe! Literally so easy and yummy!</i></div>
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-1 stick butter</div>
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-1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips</div>
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-1/2 cup sugar</div>
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-1/2 cup brown sugar</div>
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-1/2 cup flour</div>
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-2 eggs</div>
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-Melt together the butter and chocolate chips on the stove</div>
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-Pour into pie crust and cook on 350* for about 35-40 minutes</div>
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Bear with me... this is going to be a long one. I didn't anticipate taking a semi-break from blogging recently but we have been <b>busy</b>. Traveling or on call every weekend and there just hasn't been enough hours in the day. So here's a looong catch up about what we've been up to lately!</div>
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First up, my very best friend asked me to be her matron of honor! And she asked Vivian to be her flower girl! Holy cow my heart just can't take it. Vivian's middle name [Kate] is after her so she is just so special to me and I can't wait to stand beside her next year, and watch Vivi make her way down the aisle, which I'm sure will be a hilarious scene.</div>
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Vivi had her first set of pigtails and I just about died over the cuteness. </div>
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We have been spending lots of time with my sister and her kids and they are like the three stooges. They love each other so much! And Vivi thinks she is the cat's meow hanging with the big kids.</div>
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We have made it a priority to go on <i>at least</i> one date night a month sans baby. And I'm happy to report that we went on two this past month! A few weeks ago I got home from work after a particularly long and stressful day and I just needed some time to relax and reconnect. We asked my MIL to stay a little later and we snuck out the door and enjoyed sushi and lots of good conversation. Then this past weekend we went out to dinner and had the best cocktails and appetizers. Date nights leave me feeling so recharged; they are absolutely crucial for our marriage and quality time is 100% my love language.</div>
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I get the most hilarious snapchats from my mom when she's keeping Vivi. This girl is <b>busy</b> and keeps us all on our toes.</div>
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Last week we got her <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/OKtt">this sandbox</a> because we spend so much time outdoors and she has loved it! She doesn't understand the concept of not throwing or eating the sand but hey, we are getting there. We picked up a few bags of play sand from Lowes and <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/OKs7">these sand toys</a> and she was like a kid on Christmas morning when we showed her.</div>
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We spent 5 days at the beach over the 4th of July and had the best time. My mom and my older sister and her kids were there the whole time and the daddies joined us Friday after work. We swam, played in the sand, went to the aquarium, got ice-cream, sat on the porch and watched sunsets [and sunrises]. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">The adults even got to sneak away for a yummy dinner Saturday night which was so fun.</span> We went to Full Circle in Morehead and we all loved our meals and drinks.</div>
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I am officially over the NC heat and humidity... temps are in the 90's-100's and the humidity takes your breath away. I just cannot stand to be outside in the afternoons so I was desperate to find [cheap] activities for us to do indoors. These 3 fun activities can be made by things you probably already have at home! Super cheap and easy and Vivi has loved these new "games".</div>
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<b>1. Card drop game</b></div>
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What you need: large oatmeal container, box of cards</div>
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Just cut a slot in the top of the oatmeal top and watch your little one drop the cards in. Working on their fine motor skills without them even knowing it ;) When they are all done, throw the cards in the container for super easy storage.</div>
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<b>2. Pom pom tunnel</b></div>
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What you need: paper towel rolls, painters tape, pom pom balls</div>
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Just tape the paper towel rolls to the back of a door and they will love watching the pom poms go through the tunnel. I just leave the paper towel rolls taped to the door and store the pom poms in a ziplock bag.</div>
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What you need: large paper plate, pipe cleaners</div>
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Poke very tiny holes in a paper plate and help your toddler weave the pipe cleaners through. Vivi still needs some help with this one but she loves when we do it together and thinks the pipe cleaners are so fun! I store the plate and pipe cleaners in a large ziplock bag together.</div>
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<i>Happy Thursday friends! Coming at you today with a delicious sweet treat. I honestly don't bake very often because I have zero self control and will eat all 15 cookies or an entire cake if it's in my house. But for Father's Day I decided to bake our dads some sweet treats. It had been so long since I had made these... I almost forgot how good they are! Super easy and <b>so delicious! </b>P.s. don't forget to link up with us below with your Thoughts for Thursday post!</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Homemade Oatmeal Raisin Cookies</span></div>
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-2 cups all purpose flour</div>
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-1 tsp baking soda</div>
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-1 tsp baking powder</div>
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-1 tsp sea salt</div>
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-1 cup unsalted butter, softened</div>
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-1 cup sugar</div>
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-1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed</div>
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-2 eggs</div>
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-2 tsp vanilla</div>
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-3 cups oats (not instant)</div>
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-1 1/2 cups raisins</div>
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I can't believe my baby is 16 months old already! I'm going to try to document her growth every few months for my own memory. She has grown so much over the past 4 months. She has developed her own <strike>little</strike> big personality. She knows what she wants and when she wants it. She loves signing "please", "more", and "thank you". She is such a ham and has to be touching her mama at all times... I'm not complaining! Don't forget to link up with us below with your Thoughts for Thursday post!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">You are still taking two naps a day. Usually from 8:30-10am and 1:30-3:30pm. I don't see you transitioning to one nap a day any time soon because you are so ready to get in your crib for your morning nap. You go to bed at 7pm sharp and sleep until 6am like clockwork. You love your crib so much and we are finally at the point where I feel comfortable calling you a "good sleeper" [<b>knock on wood</b>]. I never thought I'd say those words when you were a tiny baby.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The ONLY food you will not eat is eggs. I don't understand why you dislike them so much because we eat them for breakfast every single morning. I keep offering them to you in hopes that one day you will change your mind. I am still <a href="http://thedavisduo-owendavis.blogspot.com/2018/02/how-to-make-baby-food-pouches.html">making baby food pouches</a> because it is such an easy way to make sure you are getting veggies when you throw all the others on the floor. You would eat fruit alone for every meal if you could. You love ham and turkey. Your very favorites are blueberries, raspberries, string cheese, avocado and bananas. You get about 20 oz of whole milk a day, usually four 5 oz sippy cups throughout the day. The rest of the day you drink water and you love it!</span><br />
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Reading, being outside, playing in water, swinging, your cousin Ella James, your furry sister Bella, stickers, sliding, babies.<br />
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You are growing so fast! I am convinced that this is my favorite age so far. We have so much fun doing activities with you because you finally show interest and "understand" going to the aquarium, the splash pad, the library, etc. I never want to forget your "surprised face" that you make when you hear a loud noise or Bella barks. Your precious gummy smile melts me and you are definitely a mama's girl but you love your daddy too. You can spot a baby from across the room and you love to get super close, wave, and say "heyyyy baby". Your eyes get bluer and your hair gets blonder each month. You are strong willed and opinionated. You are definitely going to keep us on our toes! We love you so precious girl!<br />
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I hope everyone had a great weekend! We were so busy this weekend and packed so much into 3 days. Friday my best friend was in town from Charlotte so we went to dinner with her family. Saturday I was on call and Sunday we went to my in-laws to surprise my FIL for Father's Day. We had the best day and I managed to take zero pictures.</div>
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All you girl mamas out there, listen up! Since I have no fun weekend pictures for you, I am rounding up my favorite 4th of July outfits for little girls. With 4th of July right around the corner (HOW is that possible?!), it's time to start shopping! I love any excuse to put Vivi in a festive outfit and this holiday is no exception. We are so very thankful for the brave men and women who serve our country so that we can live in freedom and freely express our love for the red, white and blue.</div>
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1. You cannot beat the $10 price tag for <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/Mqij">this red and white stars swing dress</a>. It also comes in navy!</div>
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2. How festive is <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/Mqil">this flag swimsuit</a>?!</div>
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3. Snag <a href="https://www.shrimpandgritskids.com/patriotic-dress">this patriotic dress</a> now while it's on sale!</div>
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4. <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/MqgT">This plaid ruffle dress</a> could be dressed up with <a href="https://www.salt-watersandals.com/sun-san-range/">Sun Sans</a> or down with <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/MBBO">baby converse</a>.</div>
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5. <a href="http://www.smockedauctions.com/more/collections/patriotic/smocked-flag-light-blue-gingham-dress.html">This light blue smocked American flag dress</a> just yells Southern. I couldn't love it more if I tried!</div>
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6. <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/MqiW">This striped knit dress</a> is casual but cute. Your little one could get so much wear out of this.</div>
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7. <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/Mqo4">This red and white gingham swimsuit</a> is patriotic but she can wear it all summer, best of both worlds!</div>
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8. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4773654380216891461#editor/target=post;postID=2501950196885836653;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=0;src=link">This navy and red ribbon diaper set</a> is precious and can be worn all summer long. Add a monogram to make it extra adorable!</div>
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9. <a href="https://www.cecilandlou.com/shop-all/red-dot-smocked-flag-short-set/">This smocked flag short set</a> is what Vivi will be wearing this year!</div>
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10. <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/MqhT">This gingham ruffle tank and legging set</a> would be precious for older toddler girls.</div>
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11. I would pair <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/MqiQ">this red and white gingham dress</a> with a navy bow and navy Sun Sans!</div>
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<i>Any 4th of July plans this year?! Will your little ones be dressing festive?!</i></div>
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Happy almost weekend friends! Today I am coming at you with a picture overload and a recap of our Key West trip! I've mentioned before that my dad has a <a href="http://thedavisduo-owendavis.blogspot.com/2017/10/girls-trip-to-key-west-house-tour.html">vacation home in Key West</a> so we are super lucky that we get to visit the island a few times a year. My dad goes almost every other weekend and he doesn't understand how we can't just pick up and go... hello life with babies!</div>
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Anyways, we left after work Thursday and arrived just in time to put Vivi down for bed. She slept in a pack n play in our room and did <b>so much better</b> this time than she did last time. She thought it was hilarious when she woke up in the morning and we were in there with her, she would point and laugh and clap until we got her up.</div>
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Friday morning we were up early to make a grocery store run and ride around the island. My dad has a golf cart there which is SO much fun to ride around in. We pack in and the kids love chasing the chickens that are all over the island.</div>
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After Vivi's morning nap we loaded up and went out on the boat. We went to the sand bar at Snipes Key which was so fun and perfect for the kids. There is a huge sand bar that was covered in just a few inches of water. Vivi ran all around digging and looking for shells. We packed sandwiches for lunch and had a picnic on the boat. On the way back in Vivi fell asleep on me which neverrrr happens. Girl wore herself out!</div>
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We made in home in time for afternoon naps for the kids while the grown ups enjoyed quiet time by the pool with books and drinks and music.</div>
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For dinner we went to <a href="https://conchrepublicseafood.com/">Conch Republic</a> where the food is average but it's perfect for kids because it's outside right on the marina so they can run around and feed the fish. After dinner we rode around in the golf cart, visited the southernmost point buoy and of course we got ice cream.</div>
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Saturday morning we went to our very favorite restaurant on the island: <a href="http://www.blueheavenkw.com/">Blue Heaven</a>. A Key West landmark and you absolutely cannot visit the island without dining here. I always get the eggs benedict but the omelets and pancakes are delicious and the key lime pie is the best on the island in my opinion.</div>
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After breakfast we spent the morning at the splash pad that was recently built on the island. It is super nice and Vivi absolutely loved it! The perfect way to tire them out and cool off in the heat.</div>
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The rest of the day we hung out at the house swimming in the pool. Saturday late afternoon we packed up appetizers and went out on the boat for a sunset cruise and about 10 minutes into our ride the weather radar showed a major storm headed straight for us. Unfortunately we had to turn around and head back to the marina which ended up being for the best because it was a major storm that lasted the rest of the night.</div>
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Sunday morning we woke up to sunshine thankfully! We packed up and headed back on the boat and anchored on a small island. We were the only people there and it was so fun to explore and have a picnic there for lunch.</div>
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We had so much fun jumping off the boat in the middle of the ocean. The water is crystal blue and you can see all the way to the bottom. The kids were so amazed by the cruise ships that were constantly coming in and out of the port. I still don't understand how those things float ha!</div>
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Sunday night we made our 24th trip to the candy store then walked around and popped into a few bars before dinner. After dinner we went to Mallory Square for the sunset party to watch the street performers which the kids always love.</div>
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I feel like there are so many things I want to share with you guys and catch up on so today is a super random assortment of thoughts and things. Bear with me on the randomness!</div>
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Sunday we celebrated my nephew's third birthday. I cannot believe this little stinker is already three. Time flies! My sister had a pool party for him and the kids had the best time. How cute is his cake?! Vivi devoured her cupcake... my girl! </div>
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I could spend hours in Barnes & Noble and Vivi loves it too! It is the best way to spend a little time when it's raining or you just cannot stand the 100* humidity any longer. It makes my heart happy how much she loves to read, she is definitely my child!</div>
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We are headed to Key West tomorrow for a long weekend so I treated myself to a much needed pedicure last night after work. I think I found my absolute favorite polish color to date... Shorts Story by OPI. How have I never seen this one before??</div>
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Owen Davis @ Davis Duohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265367779603171948noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773654380216891461.post-3906226172956572272018-06-04T05:47:00.000-04:002018-06-04T05:47:43.636-04:00Memorial Day weekending late!<div style="text-align: center;">
We have had the best past two weekends at the beach. Last weekend was Memorial Day weekend and I never got around to recapping it because last week was so crazy with work. I'm finally documenting it, if for no other reason than for me to look back on in the future!</div>
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Memorial Day weekend was filled with beach time, pool time, cocktails, so much food, family and friends. I am so very thankful for the men and women that bravely fight for this country so that we can enjoy weekends like that. </div>
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Vivi was so excited to be at the beach that she wanted to start her days early, at approximately 5am. At least drinking coffee with that view made the early mornings bearable.</div>
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Our days were spent on the beach from sun up to sun down. We are so lucky that there is a pool at our beach place so the kids frequently wanted to walk up and spend a few minutes in the pool to swim. Vivi has <b>the best</b> time with her cousins and the three of them just play so well together.</div>
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I made the most of every nap time and sprinted out to the beach to enjoy quiet time with a mimosa in one hand and a good book in the other. Not quite finished with this book yet but I'm really enjoying it!</div>
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On Saturday Garrett's first cousin Jenna brought her baby girl over to swim and we had the best time! She is 4 months older than Vivi and even though we don't get to see them nearly enough, whenever we do get together it is so fun and special to watch these girls growing up.</div>
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I feel like I feed Vivi the same thing over and over. Please tell me I'm not the only mama that feels this way. I love getting new ideas for healthy(ish) things to make for Vivi to switch it up. I saw this recipe on <a href="http://sevenlayercharlotte.com/">Lindsay's</a> Instagram and thought Vivi would love them and I was right! They were so easy and healthy! Perfect to make on a Sunday and have for breakfast throughout the week. Mornings are crazy at our house as we try to rush out the door to work so having a healthy breakfast prepped ahead of time makes life so much easier.</div>
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-3 mashed bananas</div>
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-3 eggs</div>
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-1/2 cup creamy peanut butter</div>
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-1/4 cup maple syrup</div>
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-1 tbsp liquid coconut oil</div>
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-1 tsp vanilla</div>
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-2 1/2 cups almond flour</div>
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-1 tsp cinnamon</div>
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-1 tsp baking powder</div>
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-1 tsp baking soda</div>
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-dash of sea salt</div>
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Happy Friday friends! We are currently en route to the beach for a long weekend. I am on call Monday so I will head home super early Monday morning while the family enjoys an extra day off. It has been a while since I have done one of these and I always find it so fun to connect with lots of people that don't usually comment. I love to see who reads my blog and that's the reason I keep at it... to meet new people and connect with other ladies.</div>
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Happy Thursday friends! We have a super busy day in the operating room today so it will likely be a loooong day for me. All the more reason to be extra excited for a long weekend at the beach! Anyways, a few weeks ago we met our friends at a local strawberry patch. Major bonus points: they had farm animals and the girls had so much fun looking at them. They had chickens, goats, peacocks, pigs, turkeys and bunnies. Turkeys are SO loud, I was not expecting that! Vivi was terrified of them ha!</div>
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After visiting all the animals we made our way into the field to pick strawberries. It was such a gorgeous morning and we were basically the only people there. Vivi stood in one spot and ate about 30584 strawberries, stems included. I picked a whole carton full of huge, juicy strawberries for only $6! And they tasted a thousand times better than the ones from the grocery store.</div>
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Note to self: bring a bib next time. She was covered in strawberry juice from head to toe and was happy as can be. We enjoyed strawberry shortcake, strawberries in our oatmeal and cereal, and on our salads for the next 2 weeks!</div>
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