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And sometimes it’s the people closest to me that hurt me the most. I didn’t ask for this disease for the rest of my life, yet a huge amount of guilt instills in me for not being that energetic mom or for not doing enough on a daily basis. I’m on zero prescription pills and tolerate this RA pain that feels bone shattering with just over the counter Advil. It isn’t enough. I’m in so much pain tonight, a fever is breaking, my rash is in full flare and I couldn’t feel more alone. I did too much today, cleaning and trying to do something nice for Father’s Day that I kept ignoring my body’s natural alarm to stop. I’ll never learn to be easy on myself. Even though I’m a doc i haven’t had an adjustment since oct of 2017. I put myself last in priority and today it’s hit a major toll on me. If anyone is out there with pain tonight, I’m here. I know how difficult it can be for anyone who doesn’t have a chronic disease to understand. It’s heartbreaking. Praying for anyone experiencing this tonight.

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Happy national siblings day to the best sister, auntie, second mom I have!!! You’re incredible! I wrote this amazing post about you and kaiden jumped on my chest and I lost my entire caption. :/

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Blessed to have this amazing little boy. Our favorite thing to do is explore new parks. I’ll miss days like this with him since I’ll be returning to work. Love you peanut.

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1 year ago today we decided to become the Lyns. It has been a crazy year with the purchase of our new home, the birth of our son and adjusting to the every day life of being husband and wife. We have changed so much as individuals and it’s amazing how we are growing together, and improving our life and relationship. My advice to future married couples is to be honest, patient, and relentless in your relationship. 1 year married, 4 years together, baby it’s been a worthwhile adventure with you. I love you, always have, always will. Happy anniversary 10.21.16 ❤️

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Dad's birthday was a blast!! Love my dad so much! Wish I could do so much more for him!

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To the best second mother who raised me and dealt with all my temper tantrums and helped put me to sleep every night. To the very amazing generous person who gave me my first chiropractic table, helped me with numerous college expenses so I could be a doctor. To the best auntie who continues to be there every single day of my son's life making sure he has everything he needs. To the most incredible sister who has gotten me out of trouble my entire life, set an impecable example of what it's like to be a sibling, and who never has given up on me. Happy birthday, you are amazing, kind, humble, intelligent, most funny, and overall exemplary human being I know! Love you so much sister! Happy birthday!!!

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I love you so much Kaiden

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My reason for being. Never have I worked harder in my life for something I love but he makes me complete. If im proud of anything in life, it's being your mommy.

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When you text your sister that you've made it through you first workout since having a baby and she rewards you with a brand new pair of sneakers. I have the best sister ever. Incomparable to any other person in the world. Thank God for her always looking out for me! May God always bless her with great health because I would give all my organs up for her. Thank you for an amazing sister mom!

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I love my little family so much! God has blessed us with our little tooty. He's so much work but makes me so incredibly happy.

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To my superman: I couldn't be a parent without you!! You are the best daddy in the world! Thank you for always putting us first, working so hard to build us a home and for your patience!! You're the best cook, best handyman, best entertainer, and most wonderful daddy ever !!! Thank you for everything you do!!! We love you so much!

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When my self esteem is low, when I get depressed seeing the extra pounds, when I get a rejection, when I don't feel good enough, he gives me kisses and reminds me that I'm privileged to be his mommy and that means the world to me.

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I admire my mother even more now that I’m a mother. I’m so thankful for her in my life, she loves my little boy so much and I couldn’t possibly do this without her. My best friend will always be her. ❤️

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So blessed to have spent the day with my mother ❤️ and my entire family. Thinking of everyone who is missing a loved one today, I definitely don't take a minute I get to spend with them for granted. 💕

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My little peanut 🥜 mommy loves you. So blessed to be a mommy this year! When I had given up hope of becoming a mother you came along naturally and have given more meaning to my life. I hope to always be there for you and hope God gives me the health to do so. Love you so much my baby boy❤️ happy Mother's Day to all the mommys out there and to all those still trying, there is light at the end of the tunnel💓 I promise💓

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It's never all 3 looking decent in a picture. Love my family💗 my days are exhausting and even though I sleep about 2-3 hrs a day and finish cleaning the house around 11:40pm, and have little to zero energy to do anything else, I still feel so blessed for everything in my life. Our new house is perfect for us. Today we went fishing in our own dock and it felt like a little piece of heaven. I love our little home ❤️God is good!

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(Action shot of Kaiden throwing a tantrum and Justin just snuggling him to pieces) I really love my little family. When I'm awake about every 45 mins and think will I ever not be tired? I look back at these photos and think how amazing I have it. I have something so precious in my life that most people work their hardest to try to obtain. A family. When I think back on my single days and how I thought that was living, I didn't realize how empty and meaningless all those nights really were. I was selfishly going through life, thinking I was having the time of my life but feeling almost numb to my existence. It was a repetitive spiral of habitual outings to try to fill the void of growing up. I saw my friends attaining families and I was stuck doing the same silly things thinking how much easier my life was than theirs. Did I have more freedom? Of course. Did I get more sleep? Indeed. Would I trade the happiness of this picture for it? Not in a million years. ❤ Being a mother and wife has brought me whole as a person, giving meaning to life, and made me the best person I can possibly be.