Blake Shanks

I’m so excited to partner with @hellofresh as I step in to the last leg of my pregnancy.#hellofreshpartner Cooking meals is hard but with HelloFresh it’s made my life just a little bit easier. With HelloFresh you can get mouthwatering seasonal recipes and fresh, pre-measured ingredients delivered right to your door with HelloFresh, America’s #1 meal kit. HelloFresh makes cooking at home fun, easy, AND affordable! I no longer have to worry about going to the grocery store and waddling around due to pregnancy. With HelloFresh it’s all about convenience. Want a discount? Use my code: BLAKEALYX14 for 14 free meals across 5 boxes. Click the link in my bio to easily purchase yours and for more additional info.

✨37 weeks✨⁣ According to @whattoexpect baby boy is the size of DocMartens so what better to do than throw on my favorite pair. 💗⁣ ⁣ Fun facts this week baby is considered full term and can safely enter the world if he chooses. (Let’s hope he doesn’t) for any of my new followers or those who don’t know we recently moved to Texas and have no family or friends beat us…so if I go in to labor before my scheduled induction we won’t have anyone here to watch the seeet angel pictures and I’ll have to give birth alone. ⁣ ⁣ Aurora was born at 37 weeks so fingers crossed for me to make up two more weeks my people. However, I can’t see growing any bigger in the next two weeks cause I am maxed out. ⁣ Also living for this @bamboobies bra they kindly sent me. It’s so comfortable and supportive since we all know how heavy boobs get during the last trimester and the post pertinent phase 😅😫 ⁣ What week did you go in to labor and what were your first signs? ⁣ ⁣ #thirdtrimester #thirdtrimesterproblems #whattoexpect #whattoexpectwhenyoureexpecting #pregnancy #pregnant #preggo #labor #laboranddelivery #birthstory #birthstories #birthsupport #37weekspregnant #boymom #momoftwo #momofboth #momshit #momsbesthotproducts #momsofinstagram #momssupportingmoms #momtobe #pregnancytips #pregnancyfacts #pregnancyfashion #pregnancysymptoms #pregnancysupport #cctx #cctxmom #momblogger #mombloggersofig

Don’t be afraid to be an outside of the box person. You don’t have to fit a specific mold for people to like you, you don’t have to dress a certain way, and you most definitely don’t need to change who you are. ⁣ ⁣ If I had a dollar for every time someone told me not to pair a bold lip with a traditional fit I’d probably be a millionaire. My style is unique to me, not you and I will most definitely not change it to accommodate anyone. ⁣ ⁣ If you want to wear the crop top while pregnant (because I do) wear it. Why be uncomfortable in something big and oversized if you feel confident and strong wearing what you wore pre-pregnancy. Who you are is defined by you, not others! ⁣ ⁣ And if you want to shop the target clearance section, shop it. Even when you’re husband tells you not to. 😂 ⁣ ⁣ #beyourselfquotes #selfmama #selfcarethread #selfloveisfirstlove #beyourownkindofbeautiful #beyourbestyou #selflovemovement #selflove❤️ #authenticself #authenticitymatters #authenticallyyou #momssupportingmoms #womensupportingwomen #targetclearance #targetclearancefinds #boldlips #motherhoodblogger #motherhoodblog #uniquestyle #cctx #texasblogger #txblogger #motherhoodunfiltered

I’ll love you for ever I’ll like you for always as long as I’m living my baby you’ll be. 🌙⁣ ⁣ Here to offer some maternity style while also dropping a 🔥 portrait. ⁣ ⁣ Targets dress section is perfect for anyone looking for a great fitting maternity dress without having to shop the maternity section. (I found this one on clearance)Pair with a super cheap hat from Amazon and wallah bad and boujet…on a budget! ⁣ ⁣ #maternityphotography #maternitydresses #maternityfashion #maternitystyle #maternityclothes #maternityshootideas #maternitydress #maternitywear #maternityclothing #maternityoutfit #targetclearance #targetfinds #targetdeals #targetdoesitagain #targetclearancefinds #targetforthewin #targetmom #targetdealfinder #targetmoms #targetmaternity #momfashion #momfashionblogger #momfashionista #cctx #amazonfashion #amazonfashionfinds #amazonshopping

Can’t believe we are packing a hospital bag 😅 this pregnancy has seriously flown by. But I wanted to post this to let some Mamas know about the joys of the thirdtrimester I forgot. If you read this, I fully expect you to comment and laugh with me and at me because jeez 😂 ⁣ ⁣ 1. Because in the last few weeks everything loosens up down there so do your bowels. The other day I was laying in bed and unsuspectingly farted and almost crapped myself, I kid you not. I jolted to the bathroom and almost died…of both diarrhea and embarrassment to myself lol. ⁣ ⁣ 2. Your bladder is not kind to you. Or at least mine isn’t… I seriously sneezed and peed on myself. It was great. ⁣ ⁣ I don’t know if all this is me…but beware it can happen to you and all I can do is laugh about it. 😂 ⁣ ⁣ #thirdtrimesterproblems #35weekspregnant #36weekspregnant #pregnancyproblems #pregnancyhumor #pregnancyhormones #pregnancyhelp #laughuntilyoucry #laughuntilithurts #funnyparents #motherhoodunfiltered #momsofinstagram #momsofig #honestmotherhood #uniteinmotherhood #motherhoodrising #clickinmoms #momlifeisthebestlife #momtogs #illuminatechildhood #letthekids #motherhoodintheraw #momlifestyle #mommyhood #motherhoodunplugged #inbeautyandchaos #dailyparenthood #documentyourdays #simplychildren #mamabear

While I am very passionate about burgers, I am more passionate about Women’s Health #ad that’s why I’ve partnered with @protectthepap to tell you about pap smears and the importance of them for early Intervention when it comes to illnesses such as cervical cancer, and why every women deserves to get tested! ⁣ ⁣ Don’t know what a Pap test is? It’s a small cervical procedure that tests for cervical cancer in women. While cervical cancer used to be the #1 killer in women it is now on the decline and I feel passionate about sharing this to hopefully Inspire others to get yourself tested! ⁣ ⁣ While most of us are fortunate enough to have our Insurance cover a Pap smear, not everyone has access or the ability to afford the costly testing. That’s why @protectthepap is so important and I encourage you to check their mission out and join me in #womensupportingwomen

✨Name Announcement✨ ⁣ ⁣ Kanan Leo Shanks ⁣ ⁣ A little background on his name because every name has a story right? My husband is l, and always has been an influence on me. Down to the movies and TVs shows I’m currently obsessed with today. Early on in our relationship I realized he was a huge nerd, and took Star Wars a little to seriously 😂 fast forward 7 years later and I now know more about the universe than he does have read a million Star Wars books and even have a tattoo or two 😅 ⁣ ⁣ Well if you don’t know there is a TV show called Star Wars Rebels that is basically one of the saddest stories in all of times and a main character in the shows name is Kanan. Kanan is everything you’d want in a person…he is a good friend, a mentor, someone who was not afraid of change and faced problems head on and in a unique way. His character really resonated with our whole family. Including Aurora who still talks about him dying to this day (spoiler alert) she’s now even nick named the baby wolf…also a mild spoiler. ⁣ ⁣ For his middle name, we struggled to find a name that would stick and took us forever to decide. We landed on Leo which we shortened to name him after my tata whose name was Carlos Leopoldo and he was the strongest man I knew. He faced many challenges in his life and immigrated to the states from Mexico becoming a beloved bus driver and janitor and touching everyone life he knew. He was the life of the party everywhere he went and died far to young. My most cherished memories are with him and I now couldn’t imagine not naming my son after him. ⁣ ⁣ Names are hard, but I feel like we chose a good one. ⁣ ⁣ #nameannouncement #pregnancyannouncement #pregnant #pregnancy #preggers #pregnant_world #pregnancyblog #pregnancyproblems #pregnantandperfect #pregnantmama #pregnantmum #namereveal #namesign #nameideas #nameinspiration #motherhoodisdarling #motherhoodissanctifying #motherhoodunfiltered #momtobe2021 #boymom💙 #boymomadventures #boymoms #boymomma #boymomsrock #boymomclub #boymommy #boymomsunite #momoftwo #momofboth #thirdtrimester

Have you used Physical Therapy? #ad specifically a Pelvic Floor Physical therapist? Well I had the pleasure of doing a free virtual assessment with @athletico_pt and I am sold. Whether it is for preventive or restoration (restorative) services, Athletico helps both pregnant and postpartum women! Today at my 30 min virtual assessment I was given many great recommendations for my hip pain and I couldn’t be more thankful for. My PT Tonda at the Dallas/Fort worth Location went so in depth about a variety of things I never knew about like activating my trans abdominal muscles and the benefits of dry needling. (Look it up, seriously so neat) Most Insurances cover physical therapy so I recommend you click the link in my bio to schedule your free 30 minute virtual assessment "Per federal guidelines, beneficiaries of plans such as Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, VHA and other federally funded plans are not eligible for free assessments."

Tomorrow’s the big day! @itzyritzy Itzy Mini Wallet drops! What color are you snagging, and how are your styling it?! For a discount on your order click the link in my bio! PS anyone else think this drop came at the perfect time? I’m 8 mo pregnant swollen and grumpy but having the wallet while packing my Hospital bag made life a little easier. 😂 #itzyritzy #itzyritzyforthewin #gifted #momblogger #mombloggersofig #momfashion #momfashionista #momfashionblogger #fashionmom #fashionmommy #fashionmoms #momblogger #mombloggersofig #mombloggers #momblogs #texasblogger #texasbloggers #texasblog #diaperbag #diaperbagbackpack #diaperbags #diaperbagessentials #momaccessories #mombag #momsupport #momssupportingmoms #stylishmom

#AD Planning to @VisitMo any time soon? It’s no secret it’s the Show-Me State, and for good reason. If you’re looking for a great family vacation spot, make sure to check out @bransonlanding. It’s filled with an out-of-this-world boardwalk that has daily water shows and tons of great restaurants. (My favorite is either @landsharkbarandgrill or @guyfieri.) You can also zip-line across the whole river —how freaking cool. If you’re not sure where to visit in Missouri, check out @VisitMo and click the “Find Your M-O” quiz to discover your travel M-O. Missouri is unassuming, full of surprises and a destination with countless hidden gems. Need any tips? Comment down below, and I’d love to point you to all the best spots. 👌 #ThatsMyMO #Missouri #MO #ShowMeState #ShowMe #ShowMeMissouri #MissouriAdventure #VisitBranson #mo200 #bransonmo

Beach babe 🌊⁣ We are loving living on the beach. Brunch and waves are always on the schedule these days. 🐠⁣ Anyone else hate the beach then all of a sudden love it? No just me? Maybe I just hate California beaches 😅⁣ ⁣ #corpuschristi #corpuschristitexas #corpus #corpuschristibeach #corpuschristitx #corpuscristi #corpuschristiphotographer #northbeach #txblogger #txbloggers #texasblogger #texasbloggers #beachbabe4 #beachbaby #beachbabies #coastalliving #coastalhome #coastersofinstagram #coastallife #coastlife #coastalwalks #gulfcoast #gulfcoastlife #gulfcoastlife #gulfcoastliving #motherhoodblogger #motherhoodblog #toddlermomlife #motherhoodunfiltered #motherhoodjourney #motherhustler

With my babies 🌊⁣ ⁣ Whats your your fav. Thing to do at the beach? We walked the pier, boardwalk, and checked out the @txstateaquarium. 🐠⁣ ⁣ #corpuschristi #corpuschristitexas #corpus #corpuschristibeach #corpuschristitx #texasstateaquarium🐬 #texasstateaquariumcorpuschristi #texasstateaquariam #texasinfluencer #latinosentexashouston #texasheat #texascoast #texassummer #motherhoodblogger #motherhoodblog #parentalk #parentingtheshitoutoflife #parentingblogger #parentingblog #beachtherapy #beachliving #beachview #pregnantandperfect #preggers #preggolife #pregnant_world #thirdtrimester #thirdtrimesterproblems

Huge baby boy Haul/ 28 weeks pregnant. First time posting a baby update on IGTV 😅 @itzyritzy Graco Uno to duo @graco Pack n play @graco Rick a roo @4moms_hq @boppycompany Breath-eez @ Dr. Talbots @nubyusa @walmartfashion @mymilliemoon @drbrowns @happiest_baby @weesproutco #ad #nuby #babyhaul #drbrownsbaby #itzyritzy #itzyritzyforthewin #4moms #graco #walmartfinds #walmartfashion #walmartdeals #walmartclearancefinds #pregnant #pregnant_world #babyfinds #babyinfluencer #babyinstagram #babyregistry #babyessentials #babyblogger #pregnancyblog #pregnancyzone #pregnancytips #pregnancybeyond #parentingtips #parentinghumor #parentingtheshitoutoflife

You’re a person too 👏🏼⁣ •⁣ •⁣ •⁣ •⁣ •⁣ #momsofinstagram #nevernotamom #momboss #letterboardmom #momhumor #momtribe #momssupportingmoms #motherhoodunplugged #mothermonster #motherhoodquotes #motherhoodintheraw #motherhoodunfiltered #motherhoodishard #motherhoodiscolorful #momblogger #mombie #mombosses #momproblems #mombloggersofig #momlifequotes #momlifeishard #momlifeunfiltered #momlifeinspo #mommyinfluencer #mommyvlogger

Still surreal that we are going to be parents of TWO. I’ve heard the transition is nuts but totally worth it. I always thought we would have our kids closer together but the silver lining is Aurora is big enough to help now! ⁣ ⁣ If you could give any words of advice to new parents of multiples...what would it be? ⁣ ⁣ #momsofinstagram #momsofig #honestmotherhood #uniteinmotherhood #motherhoodrising #thepersuitofjoyproject #littleandbrave #clickinmoms #momlifeisthebestlife #momtogs #illuminatechildhood #letthekids #motherhoodintheraw #momlifestyle #mommyhood #motherhoodunplugged #inbeautyandchaos #dailyparenthood #documentyourdays #kidsforreal #simplychildren #mamabear #mymotherhood #motherhoodslens #motherhoodjourney #pregnancyjourney #pregnancyblog #pregnancybeyond #momoftwo #momofboth