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paytonpedro

With the New Year quickly approaching, how about some reflecting? 

• What are you most grateful for about this past year?
• What new qualities, skills, superpowers did you discover about yourself this past year?
• What 3 words best describe this past year?
• What was the single greatest lesson of this past year and what did it teach you about yourself?
• What does success look like for you in the upcoming year?
  

paytonpedro

I am most grateful for my family, our health, and the memories we’ve made along the way. It was a fun year despite covid. Also so, so grateful to be growing this little honey bee inside me right now!

I realized that I’m stronger than I thought I was, oh and turns out I can actually fly. Jk lol. 

3 words: Family, love, faith
my lesson was very spiritual, that all good things come in His time and according to His plan. 

A successful 2022 would mean a healthy and uneventful year and pregnancy. Healthy children and family, maybe finding our forever home, possibly moving out of state, mh getting the advancement at work that he’s been working very hard for, and easing into a family of 5 as seamlessly as possible! How nice it is to not have to mention loosing weight 🤣

maggiemadeit

Thanks for starting this @paytonpedro! 

This past year was all about prioritizing family for me. After spending most of 2020 juggling 2 small kids not in daycare and two working professional careers at home 24/7, in March of this year I quit a very demanding job that I loved and started my own freelance business so I could be more present for my kids. I took a significant pay cut, but I now work part-time, on my own schedule, and I prioritize family above all else. I have gained so much perspective, along with a whole host of new skills from stepping out of my comfort zone and running a small business. 

Success for me this coming year will be keeping this baby safe and sound until August. I usually make some serious personal, professional, and athletic goals this time of year, but for 2022 I am keeping it simple. All I want is to bring this pregnancy to full term, and take home a healthy baby, God willing 🙏🏼

paytonpedro

@maggiemadeit Amen to your last sentence! 🙏🏻

starkette

What are you most grateful for about this past year?
Well, it's probably obvious but this pregnancy is a pretty huge thing. I got iron infusions earlier in the year (anemic due to Crohn's) and I finally started feeling human for the first time in a decade. And then I did everything I could be to healthier and I told myself if I got pregnant easily this time then it worked and I was healthier. And we got pregnant immediately which was so validating. Hoping to go way past 23 weeks this time.

What new qualities, skills, superpowers did you discover about yourself this past year?
I am capable of making good choices and taking care of myself. I always put my kids first and forget about myself, but this year I put myself first and it's worth it.

What 3 words best describe this past year?
Empowering, insightful, validating

What was the single greatest lesson of this past year and what did it teach you about yourself?
What does success look like for you in the upcoming year?
I learned that mom's need to put their needs higher on their priorities list. Voicing what I need, allowing myself to do those things, and seeing MH fully embrace my new self-care mindset was incredibly strengthening for our marriage. 

Like @paytonpedro we are making a big move out of state next year and I hope it's the right choice and we find a good community and lasting friendships.

I have some personal goals for the next year that I hope to achieve, but I also need to recognize how to set goals so I'll actually try instead of becoming overwhelmed. My motto for this next year: I can do hard things.

paytonpedro

@starkette Jennifer Nettles has a song called I Can Do Hard Things and it’s SUPER good!!! 

and_peggy

What are you most grateful for about this past year?
TW** Honestly, I’m just thankful we made it through. This was probably the hardest year of my life. I haven’t talked much about it but back in April, my then 9 month old had some serious neurological issues. In and out of the ER, and neurosurgeons office. My heart was absolutely shattered to watch him get a spinal tap. The short of it is that they were pretty sure he had hydrocephalus. Thankfully he was cleared after some grueling months but we are still monitoring some other issues (like his growth doesn’t seem proportionate still). And then I briefly lost my hearing in august, right before my daughter started kindergarten and then I went 13 weeks with a blighted ovum situation that resulted in surgery and serious complications. And then my daughter had pneumonia. So many medical bills this year. So this year has been hard and I’m grateful we made it.

What new qualities, skills, superpowers did you discover about yourself this past year?
I don’t know that I discovered anything that I didn’t already know - as moms you just have to find a way to get it all done. Life is never perfect but you just put your head down and make it work however you have to.

What 3 words best describe this past year?
Devastating. Redeeming. Conflicting.

What was the single greatest lesson of this past year and what did it teach you about yourself?
My faith in Jesus carries me. I’m so grateful our story is still being written.

What does success look like for you in the upcoming year?
Spending time with my family. Enjoying all the moments.

lmaplejc

• What are you most grateful for about this past year?

Our health.  **TW - 2020 was a very traumatic year.  We lost my very healthy and active FIL to Covid in the beginning of the pandemic, and could not be with him in the end.  It took a year to break through some of those scars as a family, and adjust to taking on a lot of responsibility in terms of MIL and BIL in the wake of his momentous loss.**

• What new qualities, skills, superpowers did you discover about yourself this past year?

I am a great problem solver, and can think outside the box when creating fun and safe experiences for my son.

• What 3 words best describe this past year?

Love, responsibility, acceptance 

• What was the single greatest lesson of this past year and what did it teach you about yourself?

Our little family is a tough team, and I know that I am strong at making decisions that are best for us.

• What does success look like for you in the upcoming year?

A healthy pregnancy, and a quality maternity leave with our new bub.