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How to find yourself again

Author Posted on March 30, 2016

Be good to yourself. Take a sick day. Cut your hair. Accept a compliment. Try a new lipstick. Smile more. Start blogging again.

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Hi! Welcome to our blog — The Joubert (Joe-BEAR) Den. We are Cristian & Sonja, a newlywed couple navigating married life while adventuring along the way. Here we share bits and pieces of our every day lives, travel, fashion and our faith. Stay a while!

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Saying goodbye to my nightly big bowls of ice crea

Saying goodbye to my nightly big bowls of ice cream...I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes at almost 33 weeks pregnant 😩. I passed my original 1 hr glucose test at the end of May, but baby boy has been measuring big (not too different from my pregnancy with Jemma). It concerned my OB enough to send me in for the 2 hour glucose test, which I failed. Any and all tips appreciated!! ⁣
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It’s a big deal for me to post this photo. I str

It’s a big deal for me to post this photo. I struggled very badly with self esteem and worth in high school/early college and was borderline anorexic. ⁣
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I recovered (“recovered” is a loaded term because while you may recover physically, the emotional and mental damage an ED can cause can take years to a lifetime to erase), but after I had my daughter 2 years ago and put on extra, hard-to-lose baby weight, those same feelings that my worth is tied to my weight came flooding back. I worked really hard last summer and lost 20 lbs with HEALTHY eating and working out....💪🏻 I was so proud! ⁣
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Then I gained 3/4s of it back after our very first PCS (military talk for permanent change of station) and my kidney infection and sepsis scare. Then bam, I got pregnant again and have gained 30 lbs 😬. My cellulite is the worst it’s ever been, and once again, it takes a lot of energy to not define my worth with my weight. ⁣
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I’ve been through too much on this journey to not fight against those negative thoughts. So mamas (and women everywhere!) : YOUR WORTH IS NOT YOUR WEIGHT. Life has stages and seasons. And right now, I’m in one that requires a little more grace and tenderness when it comes to my body. If you are too, just know it’s normal! Our bodies go through hell and back for our babies, so don’t forget to give yours a little extra love. 🧡🧡🧡⁣
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Mamas, prepping for baby can be so daunting someti

“My family arrived for Christmas and I tried to

“My family arrived for Christmas and I tried to put it all behind me and enjoy their visit — mine and Cristian’s first time hosting Christmas.⁣
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The night before Christmas Eve our house was packed with my entire family and somehow during dinner, our kitchen sink got clogged. I come into the kitchen watching Cristian and my brother in law using the toilet plunger to try and unclog it. Now, if you know me you know how I am with germs. I FREAKED out…tears, anxiety attack and all. Cristian told me to just go upstairs and relax, and they assured me that they had it taken care of and would make sure everything was sanitized.⁣
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I went up to our bed and cried and cried. My mom came up, sat on my bed and asked what was wrong.⁣
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I said, “Mom, I’m two days late.”⁣
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She knew we were trying and said, “Well isn’t that a good thing?!”⁣
-An excerpt from my new blog post all about our pregnancy journey with baby number 2! Click the link in my bio to read the rest!⁣
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29 (1/2...every day counts) weeks! We’ve hit the

29 (1/2...every day counts) weeks! We’ve hit the 3rd trimester! What you can’t see in this pic is that I haven’t shaved my legs in like a month 😂. ⁣
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Sometimes I can’t believe how fast this pregnancy has gone and I start freaking out about not being “ready” for him. Then of course I remember within an instant how painful it’s been this time and I’m like, yeah I’m done. My OB appointments are already happening every two weeks, and I’m continuing to try and get excited about delivering in the hospital. My OB is pretty good and I feel comfortable with her, but I 100% miss my midwifery care from Jemma’s pregnancy/birth. Really hoping this is the only time I have to give birth in the hospital. ⁣
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But! I’ve managed to stay UTI/kidney infection free this entire pregnancy! For those of you who were here in October you know how big of a deal that is! Little man is measuring big though, so my OB is sending me in for another growth scan in a week ish to check on him. But because I passed my glucose test, she’s thinking I just have extra fluid, especially since Jemma measured two weeks ahead from like 20 weeks on and ended up 7 lbs 8 oz but 🤷🏻‍♀️. I’m not worried about it! I’ve also been having pain in my left leg and foot, and it’s like twice as swollen as my right. So I’m getting an ultrasound on my leg this Friday to check for a blood clot. Fingers crossed it’s clear! The dude still looooves laying transverse so my sciatica is still ragging so I’m hoping it’s just pain from that. Otherwise everything is moving along and we can’t wait to meet him in a couple of months! ⁣
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Motherhood is scary. So incredibly beautiful, rewa

Motherhood is scary. So incredibly beautiful, rewarding, and sacred. But also so scary. You’re responsible for keeping these tiny people alive and that can make anything anxiety inducing. You put it on top of everything else that can be nerve wracking for any human (mental health, physical health issues, finances, careers, relationships, this pandemic, the current state of our country’s society and its injustices, and general adulting) and my goodness I feel like I just can’t sometimes. Add in hormones...my goodness the hormones...and my body and mind currently feel soooo not myself. ⁣
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I asked in my stories recently if any of you had experience taking an antidepressant during your pregnancy, especially in the 3rd trimester. I asked because i need to make a decision ASAP. And the decision makes me feel like I need to throw up. I am not ok. I mean, I am.....but I’m not. I don’t know how else to describe it. I know this is such a personal thing to talk about but honestly, it’s not talked about enough. And from the looks of my DMs...you agree. As mamas we need to stand together to fight things like antenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety. So, I’m taking you on this journey with me. If you feel comfortable sharing in the comments, I’d love it if you shared your experiences with taking an antidepressant during pregnancy, especially Zoloft or cymbalta (my two choices). I will not be ashamed of this. And I will not let it take my motherhood away from me. ⁣
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Remember when I asked recently in my stories for y

Remember when I asked recently in my stories for your nursing bra recommendations?! Well @kindredbravely was one of them and LET ME TELL YOU...they are coming through with the support + comfy-ness. I’m so excited to put this one (their Simply Sublime Nursing Bra) to use in 3 MONTHS (can you believe it?!) but will definitely be breaking it in in the meantime, since my usual bras aren’t cutting it anymore. ⁣
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I’m also a big fan of the company’s message: “Kindred” - sticking together as moms and doing it “Bravely.” It makes me think about what makes me brave right now...while being pregnant during a pandemic: this little guy right here. It’s crazy to me how this tiny human that I haven’t even met yet can give me so much courage. But the very clear truth is that I’m doing all of this for him! Putting my body through all of the uncomfy stretching (both physically and emotionally), my health at risk, and my career on the line. But mamas, you all understand. Our babies make us brave. They are the reason, and they are so worth it. Stay tuned for a blog post review all about @kindredbravely! And use SONJA20 on their website for 20% off your order 😘 #KindredBravelyPartner ⁣
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The trees have stretch marks and so do I! 😉 25

The trees have stretch marks and so do I! 😉 25 weeks with little man 💙 (as of a few days ago)! And guess what...we *might* have a name. But of course we want to figure out a good back up one and we won’t officially decide until we meet him. 3 1/2 months to go, but who’s counting?! ⁣
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Happy 1 year of being in the military to my sweet

Happy 1 year of being in the military to my sweet husband @crishjubie! He left for Air Force 🇺🇸✈️ basic training a year ago today! I can’t believe it’s already been a year. I know this might seem like a silly thing to “celebrate” to some, especially some of the more seasoned military spouses, but it’s a big milestone to me and we’ve been through a lot this past year! If we were together right now I probably would have made him a cake or something 😉. ⁣⁣
Even though Crish is not operational yet, (he’s about halfway through his first part of a long tech school) I often get other spouses, girlfriends, etc messaging me for advice, and I love giving it! I may still be learning myself but I have learned A TON just this past year. I’m working on a blog post about how to survive basic training as a spouse (it’s literally been in my drafts for months, oops), and would love to know your questions! I always say that for the spouse left behind, basic training is pretty much your own form of boot camp into military life 😂. So comment your questions! They don’t have to be about basic training...think moving, tech school, joining in general...whatever! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⁣⁣
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