Women Overcoming Obstacles

                Sneaky A** Spaghetti
Cover your kid’s ears and eyes I have a little surprise.
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Garlic 1-2 cloves
Red bell peppers
Spaghetti sauce  
Spaghetti noodles
Ground meat (optional)   
Blender/food processer/knife
Italian blend (oregano/basil/thyme)   
2 tsp butter
Shredded cheese
*marjoram (only if you want to really seal the deal)
Let’s cook… take whatever amount of veggies you have cover with water and boil them in a pot (no more than a cup of each veggie).
10 mins later take veggies drain and blend them to sneak in sauce.
Dice garlic clove(s)
Dump the water out from veggies (who got time to clean?)
Pour sauce and everything else in the veggie pot low fire (15 mins)
Start your spaghetti noodles
Drain noodles, stir butter in noodles
Plate your noodles with sneaky sauce and cheese on top (optional)
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​When Do Babies Sit Up? A Guide for New Moms As a new mom, it's natural to feel excited and curious about your baby's milestones. One such milestone is when your little one starts sitting up on their own. While this can be an exciting time for both you and your baby, it's important to note that babies develop at their own pace, and it's essential not to compare your child's progress to others. That said, here's what you need to know about when babies generally start sitting up. When Does Sitting Up Typically Happen? Most babies start sitting up independently between four and seven months. However, babies have different timelines, and some may achieve this milestone earlier, while others may take a bit longer. In general, babies will develop neck and core strength needed for sitting up by aligning their movements to their developmental age. Factors That Influence Milestone Achievements While certain developmental milestones like sitting up have average age ranges, there are no hard and fast rules for when it should happen, and individual factors including genetics, size, and cultural differences can influence the timeline. Premature births, for instance, may lead to slower development than full-term births, but it is essential to understand that this is not exclusively the case. Ways to Encourage Sitting Up As your baby grows and develops, there are a few things you can do to encourage sitting up: 1. Tummy Time: Give your baby plenty of tummy time to build strength in their neck and back muscles, which are essential for a stable sitting position. 2. Encourage Play: Playtime is an excellent opportunity for your baby to practice sitting up. Offering plush toys, for instance, can give them a bit of extra balance and motivation to sit up on their own. 3. Use Gradual Support: Provide support in a manner that allows your baby’s muscles to grow gradually while sitting while helping prevent injury or falling over. When to Speak to Your Pediatrician There's no cause for alarm if your baby hasn't started sitting up yet, but if your baby hasn't progressed towards sitting up by nine months, it's worth speaking to your pediatrician. They can evaluate your baby's motor development to ensure they're healthy and developing at their own pace. Wrapping Up Sitting up is an important developmental milestone for your baby. While it's natural to be excited about your little one's progress, remember that each child develops differently. As long as your baby is healthy and developing at their own pace, there's nothing to worry about. Enjoy the journey, and don't hesitate to talk to your pediatrician if you have any concerns. Enjoy your baby, time will fly by fast.
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​I'm remember pulling up to the doctor's office saying “if it's positive it's ok and if it's negative I will pull my hair out” this answer could change my entire life.I remember sitting in the doctor's office daydreaming of baby names.Ladies we all know the doctor's office can be the best place or the worst place.I remember the time as it  was passing by so slowly I began to analyze the room goodness how white are theses wall? And the lights why are they so bright.There is a knock on the door “come in!”I yelled in a panic the door began to creak...The doctor slowly came in sat down.  “I have your test results” I must have blanked out.The doctor said “Marcy are you ok? I shook my head in the most blissful way “I'm pregnant”. I did what any other expecting mother would do I ate right slept all the time I even manage to swallow those extremely large prenatal pills(yuck). I started reading every pregnancy book I could get my hands on.I even watch all of the pregnant tv shows even the scary stories,yes I had nightmares a 3 headed baby that would not shut up!I remember feeling so full of life,I started seeing so many pregnant woman I felt like I started the whole pregnant fade.I got me my granny panties,I rushed to get my nursing bra I..I..ok the bra was a bit premature.I remember it like it was yesterday,any woman who has had a miscarriage can go into great detail because that is a memory that you would never forget am I right? I was in the house washing my hair, there was a knock on the door one of my kids opened the door for a friend. I grabbed my towel and we began to talk and it quickly became one unpleasant conversation.I was just exiting from my first trimester,I was ready to tell the world.I remember thinking as my friend was in her feelings,say “I'm pregnant” but I didn't I watched her walk around my house expressing herself...It was like slow motion.I heard her voice  but I was fading to black.I was on the foot of the bed trying to figure out what just happened.I continued my night as any mom would cooking and cleaning.I knew I was a little stressed so I headed to bed with a headache plus my back was hurting.I took the kids to school my son only went for a few hours at the time.The day was like any other day to me except this weird feeling of something wasn't right.I came home to rest then I walked around the corner to pick up my son. Once I got to the school and was walking to his class,the back of my head felt really heavy.I woke up to someone saying “are you o.k.”? I remember white walls,bright lights and a dead soul.I was  told the baby I had been carrying around and talking to is no longer inside my womb.I am now carrying the baby in his own grave site.The nurse was so sweet I asked her to perform the ultrasound with me again and she did.The worst part in losing a baby is you also lose trust  in yourself.My ability to do everyday things without judging myself.I layed on that hospital bed for hours trying to process what just happened to me.The doctor entered  the room assuring me I was ok to go home.Go home?! I wasn't ready to go home and face the faces of those who was excited about the little face that was in my belly.I stood there fully dressed with my soul naked….I made it home,as as any mom would do I assured the kids I was ok put on my supermom cape and flew.I will never forget that day.I know how old my baby would be today.I am crying now thinking about the day I lost my baby.Thanks for allowing me to share this as  many moms do we sweep a miscarriage under the rug  & we try to keep a smile on our faces if you want to share your story here or join the podcast to talk about it email me.

                                               Mommies minute
I wake up 15 minutes before the kiddos.I take that time to be me, I pray/meditate eat, drink my tea and then I wake up the crumb snatchers.
Ladies we give to everyone but ourselves,it's ok to charge our own battery. I know it sounds strange when was the last time you did something for yourself and guilt did not emerge?
 
I encourage you to take that 15 minutes to yourself I call it “quiet before the storm” Ladies we all know from the moment the kids wake up...it's a wrap some days we are lucky to even shower.I am trying to remember the last time I was able to daydream?...or better yet finish a sentence.
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Momager….I hate this word(lol) but it is fitting.I am the mom of a “Hollywood” kid.(bragging begins now)My son is…:) 11 yrs old he is a comedian,actor,teacher and kid Ceo of his own bowtie company.I know what it's like to be on set for 10 hrs.I have been to red carpet events I have hung out with celebrities.I spend most of my days driving to auditions, to set.Fox New did a 10 minute special on my son.Ladies One thing I will never get use to is people being fake “break a leg” when the mom really want your kid to break a leg so their kid can get the part(lol)   @chuksbows.I will make it happen I am….SUPER MOM!!!!
(we all think that)

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