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Self-Care

Posted on 6 December, 20176 December, 2017 by Ikhlas

Self-care is one of those buzzwords that has become super popular lately. Everyone seems to be talking about it and what it means to them. Recently I read an article that lamented this need for self-care. It talked about living a life that was full of purpose, one that didn’t need you to take a…

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The Mom Bod

Posted on 11 August, 201721 August, 2017 by Ikhlas

This is going to be a difficult post to write. But one that has been 3 months in the making, maybe even more. There are so many changes that happen to your body during the journey of pregnancy and childbirth. Despite all the tabloid images of celebrities slimming down merely weeks after producing another human,…

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Drift Away

Posted on 19 July, 2017 by Ikhlas

You and I, we survived The tides of heartbreak and heartache Of growing up We had so much in common, that we never stopped talking Even when there were ripples of discord Between us We moved across continents and countries But still remained like two rivers flowing parallel Boundless There was no tsunami or seismic…

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Motherhood

Posted on 29 June, 201729 June, 2017 by Ikhlas

Hey guys! So I never really thought I’d be doing monthly check-ins but that’s what it looks like is happening! I can’t believe my baby girl is 2 months (and a bit) already! The days are definitely long, but time is still passing. It’s been 2 months since I gave birth. At times, it feels…

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5 Weeks Old

Posted on 31 May, 2017 by Ikhlas

Hey everyone! Remember me? I’m  writing this as 5 weeks postpartum and as the mom as a 5 week old! Baby girl is currently sleeping so I’m writing this while hoping she doesn’t wake up soon. The last time I posted was when I was 39 weeks pregnant and so ready to pop! Little did…

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