My wife, Becca, and I are trying to conceive with me via artificial insemination. We were aware that, even in the best of circumstances, most people do not get pregnant on the first try. We are currently on Month 3 of trying and I can honestly say, I don’t know how couples survive years of…
Insemination and Fertility – What Are Your At Home Choices? A Mosie Baby Feature
Hi everyone. It’s been a few months since we/I’ve made a post. Becca and I are on month three of trying to conceive. We have about 12 days until we find out if it worked or not. There are many ways to try to conceive: IUI, IVF, and of course, if you’re able, the traditional…
Ritual Prenatal Vitamin Review – 30 Days In
Alright everyone, so I’ve been using Ritual Prenatal Vitamins for a little over 30 days now and have just received my 2nd bottle. I definitely have some pros and cons to discuss. So the Ritual Prenatal has 12 nutrients for before and during pregnancy. They have found different versions of nutrients (like folate instead of…
Here We Go! #BabyLake2021
Okay, so it’s definitely been awhile guys and we’re so sorry but with the pandemic, everything baby related was postponed. But we recently did multiple genetic tests that delved into everything. We did the basic carrier test that most couples do, a test that delves into my chromosomes, and a test that looked at brain…
Finally Going To Get Some Answers… Maybe?
Hello, everyone. So with Coronavirus happening, our initial steps to add to our little family were postponed until now. Since we’ve last posted, I’ve had an MRI and we found out I have a minor case of Schizencephaly. Schizencephaly is a developmental birth defect that is characterized by abnormal slits or clefts in the cerebral…
An Update To Starting A Family
So a couple weeks ago I had a brain MRI because the last time I had one I was 20 months old. Getting a diagnosis so early in life means that your parents obviously know more about the details of your diagnosis until you decide you want to know for yourself. So now, at 30,…
Setting Intentions for 2020
Becca and I are always trying to better ourselves in every aspect of our lives. I’m going to try to keep myself accountable by posting here what I want to achieve in 2020. Start a family Lose 50 lbs Write more (blog and personal writing) Give 100% for Wednesday Ophelia (my small business) Read more…
Happy Holidays From Us!
So it’s been a while since one of us posted on here, but we wanted to stop by and say Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year to everyone! We are revamping this site for 2020 and are going to take you along our very exciting journey of starting a family! We will be posting…
Vegan Pumpkin Cream
So I admittedly tried Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and it was delicious, however, I wanted a vegan version. I bought some pumpkin puree and coconut milk and went to town. Coconut milk tends to be a little thicker so I thought it would be perfect for this recipe. You can use coconut milk from…
Organizing A Small Kitchen
We moved into a rental house a few weeks ago and the house is quite small and everything is “efficiently spaced”. With little counter space, we had to get creative about storage for small kitchen appliances like the blender, stand mixer, food processor and others. We basically have a large house’s worth of kitchen items…
Reaching A Childhood Milestone at 30
So, the typical timeline for a lot of milestones that people accomplish happen when they’re young. When you’re able-bodied you might not even think about it. Learning to ride a bike, how to rollerblade, learning how to walk, ice skating, going to a water park, anything sports-related. I’m sure you’re thinking, “Yeah, well everyone knows…
Christina’s Second Thrive Basket
Hello, everyone! I received my second Thrive Market box in the mail today! I’m still figuring out how I like it and if it’s actually worth it. If you’ve ever shopped through Thrive Market, please comment below and tell us what you think! Becca and I mostly use Thrive for my vegan pantry items, as…
Quick Semi-Disabled Friendly Makeup Look
Those of you who know me personally know that I love makeup. It’s been a running joke that if Becca and I are late somewhere it’s because I was putting on my 2-hour face. So I decided to find a solution where I felt put together but I didn’t spend so long on makeup….
The Lakes Are Moving!
It’s been a hot minute since we posted on here. The last year hasn’t been the easiest, for multiple reasons. One of them being that we are living with my in-laws and it’s hard to feel like newlyweds, living our first year of marriage together, when there’s no privacy and each of us like doing…
Wedding Photos
Hey there, everyone. It’s been a minute, we know. We’ll do more of an update in a couple days, but we got our wedding photos back so we figured we should share. If you follow us/Christina on Instagram (christinaglake) you would have seen them already, but here you go!
New Year, New Changes
Sorry it’s been so long since we wrote on here. Nothing big to report. Now that we’re married we obviously would love to move out of Becca’s parents house but Becca is looking at different job opportunities that would possibly make buying a house impractical right now. So, we are still moving out, but we…
Hello, 2019!
So it was the last day of the year yesterday and Becca and I had planned on going to dinner and a movie (we’re not huge partiers). Well, we looked outside yesterday afternoon and it was snowing. Hours later, still snow. So we thought it was best, especially for me, to stay home. We cooked,…
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Hello everyone! I know it’s been awhile since either of us have talked to you but we’re still here, we promise! The holiday season has been great! Becca’s family has a Christmas party every year usually 2-3 weeks before Christmas and that’s always a blast. This year was definitely tamer than usual (there’s usually beer…
Married Life With A Disabled Wife
I’m sure by now you’ve all read Christina’s posts about her disability and how her days usually go. I’m also sure that by now you’re curious about how I handle having a disabled wife. I think it’s time to clue you in, this is a blog about our life together after all. Like all…
A Day In My Shoes & How My Wife Is Amazing
Let me start off by saying that this is my day, with my Cerebral Palsy. Everyones Cerebral Palsy is different. Different severities, different abilities and different outward appearances. Not every CP is the same. Now this is going to be a mouthful but I will explain. I have mild to moderate double hemiplegic hypertonic spastic…
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Every so often, all you need is to just get out of the house. Winter is a rough season for me, my mental health, and my body. Walks get shorter, chances of falling increase, chronic pain gets worse, and I stay inside more than I already do which takes a toll on my mental health….
But First, Coffee…
Ever since I was younger, I remember my father drinking coffee every morning. To me it was like this ritual and rite of passage. I wasn’t an adult or couldn’t start my day unless I had coffee. I admit, I probably started drinking coffee slightly too young (maybe 14/15). But when I got older it’s…
The Reality Of Living On Disability
I’ve worked since I was able. When I was a teen, I worked as a teachers aide at a summer school every summer for over 4 years. I worked at a florist, 2 massages clinics, a call center, and others. To me, having Cerebral Palsy never meant that I couldn’t work. I was/am high functioning…
Storytime: I Had A Spider In My Ears For 3 Days
Yes, you read that right. I had a spider in my ear for 3 days without knowing it. How? Why? WHAT!? I asked myself the same thing. Well, here’s the whole story. One night, 2 years ago, while Becca and I were sleeping, I vaguely remember semi waking up and brushing my face off…
Tricks, Treats, & More Treats!!!
Hello Again! Sorry for the late Halloween post I promise I’ll try to not let it happen again. I know wifey has been writing most of our posts so I thought it was about time I start getting into it. Anyway, Halloween, it’s one of our favorite holidays and it occurs during one of…
Herb Growing Year Round
One of my favorite hobbies is gardening. Now, I’m not as experienced as my in-laws. I’ve stuck to herbs, tomatoes, and medicinal plants. But my favorite thing to grow is herbs. The smell of rosemary, lemon thyme, or lavender makes me and my soul happy. For those of you who live in a climate where…
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
October is one of my favorite times of the year. Leaves change, the air gets crisp, warm drinks are craved, and we get to carve pumpkins. I love watching Hocus Pocus and drinking hot chocolate. But, I confess, I usually have a salty tooth over a sweet tooth. Compared to my wife who basically has…
All Natural Products
Now, if you have looked through our own apothecary site, you know that I love creating and using all natural products. I fully believe that the earth provides us with mostly everything we need. However, our apothecary only focuses on skin care, bath salts and candles. So I’m always looking for all natural cleaning products…
Christina’s Thoughts – A Week After The Wedding
We’ve just gotten married. The buzz of excitement is still humming in our bodies. But now its been about a week and we’ve started getting back to your normal routine. It’s actually a huge wave of high and “not so high” emotions. For months and months we’d been planning and paying and couldn’t wait to…
Snowfall, Pumpkins & Hot Cocoa
Today, Becca and I had plans to go to a local pumpkin patch and then carve pumpkins. Our plans were almost foiled by a snowfall that came out of nowhere! It was a rain, sleet and snow mix and there were heavy winds. We wanted to make the most of Becca’s last night off of…
Wedding Details
In this post we’ll go over all the details of the wedding! Christina So, my whole vibe that I wanted on my wedding day was “fall garden fairy” and I feel like I definitely got that. My dress was an Oleg Cassini (style CWG635) bought at David’s Bridal. It was a beautiful ballgown with pleating…
Tattooed Vows
We got the first line of Becca’s vows tattooed! “I will not move mountains, for they too should adore you.” Skinny Buddha Tattoo – Green Bay, WI Done by Cody
We Are Officially The Lakes!
On October 12, 2018, we both said I Do to each other and are officially married!!! Everything was beautiful and perfect. It was definitely a long day, most of the girls and I started at 7am with hair and makeup! We got to drink mimosas and eat some breakfast. It was wonderful to spend…
9 Days Until “I Do”!
So, Becca and I just took a road trip with my sister and brother-in-law to witness my nieces wedding in Nebraska. And after a 2 year engagement, we realized as we were watching these two say “I do”, that we had less than two weeks until our wedding! We are now finalizing the little details….
Mini Fall Lookbook
My wonderful fiancé took a few photos of me while we were out and about. And I happened to be wearing two of my recent favorite pieces. One is a beautiful mustard yellow cold-shoulder shirt from DebShops. Its so comfy and perfect for fall! The second is probably my favorite dress of all time! It…
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