POV: You’re chronically ill and your doctor list i POV: You’re chronically ill and your doctor list is longer than your friends list. 🤣

Between regular appointments with my PCP, referrals to specialists, booking consults with surgeons, seeing multiple OB-GYNs, cardiology appointments, and all the follow-ups in between… my calendar is basically just doctor visits at this point.

Living with a chronic illness like endometriosis means constantly advocating for yourself, seeing new specialists, running tests, and hoping someone finally has answers. It’s exhausting, expensive, and honestly overwhelming sometimes.

I keep wondering… will there ever be a month where I don’t have multiple medical appointments? Or is this just the reality of living with chronic illness? 😆

If you’re also navigating chronic illness, specialist appointments, and endless doctor visits, just know you’re not alone in this. 💛

Comment below if your calendar also looks like a full-time job of medical appointments! 😂 #chronicillnessawareness #chronicillnesslife #spoonieproblems #invisibleillness #endometriosis
Did you know yellow is the official color for Endo Did you know yellow is the official color for Endometriosis Awareness Month? 💛

Which is ironic because I honestly hate the color yellow… but I hate endometriosis even more. 🤣 So this month I’m wearing yellow nails for the cause.

And honestly, it’s a great conversation starter. If someone asks about my nails, I get to tell them about endometriosis awareness and why it matters. Because the more we talk about this disease, the more people start to understand it.

It still blows my mind that 1 in 10 women suffer from endometriosis, yet so many of us struggle for years to get diagnosed, treated, or even taken seriously. Women dealing with chronic pain deserve answers, research, treatment, and funding.

So if wearing yellow nails helps start even one conversation about endometriosis symptoms and women’s health, I’m all for it. 💛

I may be one small voice on the internet, but I’ll keep talking about endometriosis this month and every month after, because this disease affects my life every single day.

If you’re an Endo Warrior, just know you’re not alone. 💛 #endometriosis #endowarrior #endometriosisawarenessmonth #endometriosisawareness #endometriosiswarrior
I finally got to take my Holter heart monitor off I finally got to take my Holter heart monitor off this morning… and let me tell you, I will NOT miss this thing 😅 But now I’m left with this itchy red mark as a little souvenir.

This was my second round wearing a Holter monitor, because the first time everything came back “normal.” And if you’ve been following my health journey, you know what I’m dealing with is definitely not normal.

Between the shakiness, heart episodes, and living with endometriosis, something is clearly going on. I don’t know yet if it’s POTS, endometriosis related, or something else entirely, but I’m desperate for answers at this point.

The hardest part? Being told over and over that “your labs look normal.” Meanwhile it’s affecting my job, my daily life, and my quality of life. Why do so many women have to fight to be taken seriously in healthcare?

The good news is I actually had another episode on Wednesday while wearing the monitor, so I’m really hoping it finally caught something.

Praying this round wasn’t for nothing and that I can finally get some real answers and a diagnosis soon. 💛 #holtermonitor #pots #potssyndrome #endometriosis #endometriosisawarenessmonth
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month… and if you March is Endometriosis Awareness Month… and if you’ve been following along lately, you know why I won’t stop talking about it.

This disease is honestly turning my life upside down right now. The pain, the fatigue, the constant fight to be taken seriously, it’s exhausting. But if sharing my story helps even one woman realize she’s not alone, it’s worth it.

When I saw this Endo Warrior sweatshirt, I knew I had to have it. Because every single woman fighting this disease is exactly that… a warrior. 💛

If you’re living with endometriosis, struggling to get a diagnosis, or supporting someone who is, this would make such a meaningful gift during Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Let’s keep spreading endometriosis awareness, sharing our stories, and demanding better research, better treatments, and better care for the 1 in 10 women living with this disease.

Because we deserve answers. And we deserve relief. 💛 

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5XQdA #endowarrior #endometriosisawarenessmonth #endometriosis #endowarriors #endometriosiswarrior
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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month… and if you March is Endometriosis Awareness Month… and if you’ve been following along lately, you know why I won’t stop talking about it.

This disease is honestly turning my life upside down right now. The pain, the fatigue, the constant fight to be taken seriously, it’s exhausting. But if sharing my story helps even one woman realize she’s not alone, it’s worth it.

When I saw this Endo Warrior sweatshirt, I knew I had to have it. Because every single woman fighting this disease is exactly that… a warrior. 💛

If you’re living with endometriosis, struggling to get a diagnosis, or supporting someone who is, this would make such a meaningful gift during Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Let’s keep spreading endometriosis awareness, sharing our stories, and demanding better research, better treatments, and better care for the 1 in 10 women living with this disease.

Because we deserve answers. And we deserve relief. 💛 

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5XQdA #endowarrior #endometriosisawarenessmonth #endometriosis #endowarriors #endometriosiswarrior
Round 2 of the Holter heart monitor… let’s see if Round 2 of the Holter heart monitor… let’s see if this thing finally catches what’s been going on with my heart. 😅

If you’ve been following along with my little health mystery, you know I’ve been having some pretty scary episodes lately, heart racing, shakiness, and weird symptoms that no one can quite explain yet.

I actually wore a Holter monitor for two weeks back in August, but of course… absolutely nothing happened while I had it on. 🙃 Isn’t that always how it goes?!

So here we are again. Another monitor. Another attempt to catch whatever is going on.

I also had my echocardiogram this morning, so I’m really hoping between that and this monitor we might finally get some answers. Because if not… we’re basically back to square one. 😅

Trying to stay positive and trust the process though. I’ll definitely keep y’all updated as I go since so many of you have been following along and sharing your own experiences too. 🤍

And if you’ve ever had to wear a heart monitor or deal with unexplained heart symptoms, tell me your experience below!

Happy Friday, friends. ✨

#holtermonitor #holtermonitoring #hearthealth #echocardiography #echocardiogram
Round 2 of the Holter heart monitor… let’s see if Round 2 of the Holter heart monitor… let’s see if this thing finally catches what’s been going on with my heart. 😅

If you’ve been following along with my little health mystery, you know I’ve been having some pretty scary episodes lately, heart racing, shakiness, and weird symptoms that no one can quite explain yet.

I actually wore a Holter monitor for two weeks back in August, but of course… absolutely nothing happened while I had it on. 🙃 Isn’t that always how it goes?!

So here we are again. Another monitor. Another attempt to catch whatever is going on.

I also had my echocardiogram this morning, so I’m really hoping between that and this monitor we might finally get some answers. Because if not… we’re basically back to square one. 😅

Trying to stay positive and trust the process though. I’ll definitely keep y’all updated as I go since so many of you have been following along and sharing your own experiences too. 🤍

And if you’ve ever had to wear a heart monitor or deal with unexplained heart symptoms, tell me your experience below!

Happy Friday, friends. ✨

#holtermonitor #holtermonitoring #hearthealth #echocardiography #echocardiogram
Stop scrolling, this might be the cutest DIY Easte Stop scrolling, this might be the cutest DIY Easter decor idea you’ll see today. 🐰🌿

Looking for an easy, affordable Easter decor hack that looks high-end but takes minutes to make? This simple DIY Easter topiary is the perfect way to elevate your spring home decor without spending a fortune.

All you need:
• Faux moss
• A cute pot or planter
• A moss bunny

That’s it. No complicated steps. No crafting skills required. Just an adorable DIY Easter decoration that looks straight out of a boutique.

These faux Easter topiaries are perfect for:
✨ Entryway tables
✨ Kitchen counters
✨ Easter brunch centerpieces
✨ Spring mantel decor

Want to recreate this for your own home? Comment “shop” below and I’ll send you everything you need to make your own moss bunny topiary! 🌷

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5WHg4 #easterdecor #potterybarndupe #diyeaster #easterhack #diyhack
Apparently my heart rate hitting 173 while I’m sit Apparently my heart rate hitting 173 while I’m sitting down is “fine.” 🙃

At this point I feel like I need a medical degree just to advocate for myself.

I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2020, but I’ve had severe shakiness since I was a teenager (they called it “benign essential tremor”). Lately it’s gotten worse, and now every episode comes with my heart rate skyrocketing.

173 bpm. Sitting down.
After metoprolol.
After electrolytes.

But sure… I’m “okay.”

I know POTS and endometriosis are often linked. My cardiologist thinks it’s “inappropriate sinus tachycardia.” I’m going in for an echocardiogram and another heart monitor Friday because the last one came back “inconclusive.”

When I called today to explain what happened? I was told to go to the ER.

I did that before. Got fluids. Got told I was fine. Got a $4,000 bill after insurance.

Women with chronic illness are so often dismissed, especially those of us with endometriosis, a disease that affects 1 in 10 women and is still wildly under-researched and underfunded.

I’m not asking for medical diagnoses. I’m asking:

Have you dealt with endometriosis + tachycardia?
POTS?
Inappropriate sinus tachycardia?
Nervous system dysfunction?

What finally helped you get answers?

Because I refuse to believe that “this is just anxiety” or “you’re fine” is the end of the story.

If you’ve been through something similar, please share your experience below. Let’s make this thread a resource for women who are tired of being dismissed. 🤍 #endometriosis #endometriosisawarenessmonth #pots #potssyndrome  #womenshealthmatters
Apparently my heart rate hitting 173 while I’m sit Apparently my heart rate hitting 173 while I’m sitting down is “fine.” 🙃

At this point I feel like I need a medical degree just to advocate for myself.

I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2020, but I’ve had severe shakiness since I was a teenager (they called it “benign essential tremor”). Lately it’s gotten worse — and now every episode comes with my heart rate skyrocketing.

173 bpm. Sitting down.
After metoprolol.
After electrolytes.

But sure… I’m “okay.”

I know POTS and endometriosis are often linked. My cardiologist thinks it’s “inappropriate sinus tachycardia.” I’m going in for an echocardiogram and another heart monitor Friday because the last one came back “inconclusive.”

When I called today to explain what happened? I was told to go to the ER.

I did that before. Got fluids. Got told I was fine. Got a $4,000 bill after insurance.

Women with chronic illness are so often dismissed, especially those of us with endometriosis — a disease that affects 1 in 10 women and is still wildly under-researched and underfunded.

I’m not asking for medical diagnoses. I’m asking:

Have you dealt with endometriosis + tachycardia?
POTS?
Inappropriate sinus tachycardia?
Nervous system dysfunction?

What finally helped you get answers?

Because I refuse to believe that “this is just anxiety” or “you’re fine” is the end of the story.

If you’ve been through something similar, please share your experience below. Let’s make this thread a resource for women who are tired of being dismissed. 🤍 #endometriosis #endometriosisawarenessmonth #pots #potssyndrome #womenshealthmatters
We’ve seen @bailey.zimmerman open up for Morgan Wa We’ve seen @bailey.zimmerman open up for Morgan Wallen twice before, but let me tell you, his own headlining concert was absolutely incredible!! We had so much fun on Thursday night and it was honestly one of my favorite concerts (which is saying a lot because we’ve been to several!). His energy is just unmatched and I wish I could jump around like that all the time too 🤣 Have you ever seen him in concert before?? #baileyzimmerman #countryconcert #concertvibes #concertvenue #baileyzimmermanconcert
Happy March 1st, y’all 💛 March is Endometriosis A Happy March 1st, y’all 💛 
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and I’m using my platform to help spread awareness about this painful, underfunded, and often misunderstood disease.

So many women I talk to are struggling with endometriosis symptoms, even if they haven’t been officially diagnosed yet.

Here’s what you need to know about endometriosis:

• It affects 1 in 10 women and girls worldwide: nearly 190 million people.
• The average time to get an endometriosis diagnosis is 7–10 years after symptoms begin.
• For every diagnosis, only about $4.30 goes toward NIH research funding. It is drastically under-researched and underfunded. And it is NOT “just bad cramps.”

Common symptoms of endometriosis include:
• severe period pain
• chronic pelvic pain
• painful ovulation
• heavy periods
• infertility
• digestive issues and bloating
• extreme fatigue
• pain during intercourse

There is currently no cure for endometriosis, only symptom management through medication, hormone therapy, or excision surgery.

Up to 30–50% of women facing infertility may have endometriosis.

It’s also considered an invisible illness, meaning many women look “fine” while battling daily pain internally.

A hysterectomy is NOT guaranteed to cure endometriosis.

This is heavy.
And it’s hard to live with endometriosis every single day. It affects my everyday life more than most people realize. And sometimes, I feel incredibly alone in it.

So if your pain is disrupting your daily life, please don’t ignore it. Let’s use Endometriosis Awareness Month to push for more research, more funding, earlier diagnosis, and better care for women everywhere.

Save this. Share this. Talk about this.
Awareness leads to change. 💛 #endometriosis #endometriosisawareness #endometriosisawarenessmonth #womenshealth #womenshealthmatters
Stop scrolling, this might be the cutest DIY Easte Stop scrolling, this might be the cutest DIY Easter decor idea you’ll see today. 🐰🌿

Looking for an easy, affordable Easter decor hack that looks high-end but takes minutes to make? This simple DIY Easter topiary is the perfect way to elevate your spring home decor without spending a fortune.

All you need:
• Faux moss
• A cute pot or planter
• A moss bunny

That’s it. No complicated steps. No crafting skills required. Just an adorable DIY Easter decoration that looks straight out of a boutique.

These faux Easter topiaries are perfect for:
✨ Entryway tables
✨ Kitchen counters
✨ Easter brunch centerpieces
✨ Spring mantel decor

Want to recreate this for your own home? Comment “shop” below and I’ll send you everything you need to make your own moss bunny topiary! 🌷

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5WHg4 #easterhack #diyeaster #easterdecor #diyeasterdecor #easterdecorations
Happy March 1st, y’all 💛 March is Endometriosis A Happy March 1st, y’all 💛 
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and I’m using my platform to help spread awareness about this painful, underfunded, and often misunderstood disease.

So many women I talk to are struggling with endometriosis symptoms, even if they haven’t been officially diagnosed yet.

Here’s what you need to know about endometriosis:

• It affects 1 in 10 women and girls worldwide: nearly 190 million people.
• The average time to get an endometriosis diagnosis is 7–10 years after symptoms begin.
• For every diagnosis, only about $4.30 goes toward NIH research funding. It is drastically under-researched and underfunded. And it is NOT “just bad cramps.”

Common symptoms of endometriosis include:
• severe period pain
• chronic pelvic pain
• painful ovulation
• heavy periods
• infertility
• digestive issues and bloating
• extreme fatigue
• pain during intercourse

There is currently no cure for endometriosis, only symptom management through medication, hormone therapy, or excision surgery.

Up to 30–50% of women facing infertility may have endometriosis.

It’s also considered an invisible illness, meaning many women look “fine” while battling daily pain internally.

A hysterectomy is NOT guaranteed to cure endometriosis.

This is heavy.
And it’s hard to live with endometriosis every single day. It affects my everyday life more than most people realize. And sometimes, I feel incredibly alone in it.

So if your pain is disrupting your daily life, please don’t ignore it. Let’s use Endometriosis Awareness Month to push for more research, more funding, earlier diagnosis, and better care for women everywhere.

Save this. Share this. Talk about this.
Awareness leads to change. 💛

#endometriosis #endometriosisawarenessmonth #endometriosisawareness #endometriosissupport #endometriosiswarrior
POV: you’re a former street cat experiencing snow POV: you’re a former street cat experiencing snow for the first time… and trying to play it cool 😹❄️

Little Miss Charlie swore she was tough, rolling around in the snow like she owns the place 😂 She did low-key love it though… rolling, flopping, living her best winter queen life.

And then 2 minutes later?
Back inside.
By the fireplace.
Where the real luxury lives. 🔥😌

From scrappy outdoor stray to spoiled indoor princess… the character development is unreal. I fear she’s officially lost her street cred. But that’s okay because we love her so much and happy she’s safe inside with us! 😻
Weekend getaway idea: Downtown Brevard, North Caro Weekend getaway idea: Downtown Brevard, North Carolina might be the cutest small town in the mountains and I can’t believe it took me this long to explore it! 🤍

A couple of weeks ago, we spent the day in downtown Brevard and instantly fell in love. Think charming antique stores, cozy coffee shops, local bookstores, amazing restaurants, and the kind of walkable Main Street that makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. If you’re planning a trip to Brevard, NC, especially if you’re visiting near Asheville or the Blue Ridge Mountains, this little mountain town absolutely needs to be on your list.

I put together a full blog post with all the best things to do in Brevard, NC (where to eat, shop, and explore), so you can plan the perfect weekend getaway.

Comment “Brevard” below and I’ll send you the link! #brevard #brevardnc #smalltownlife #weekendgetaways #blueridgemountains
POV: You’re not sad… POV: It’s 30 degrees and sno POV: You’re not sad…

POV: It’s 30 degrees and snowing… but I’m mentally at the beach with 80-degree weather, a fresh tan, my toes in the water, and Morgan Wallen turned ALL the way up. 🌊☀️

Tell me I’m not the only one who thinks sunshine + country music + salty air is actual therapy?! Give me a beach chair, a good summer read, and a speaker blasting my favorite Morgan Wallen songs and I’m instantly fixed. 😂

We had a little taste of spring this weekend (it hit 70 degrees and felt amazing), and now we’re right back to freezing temps and snow. So if you need me, I’ll just be over here manifesting summer vacation, beach days, and warm weather vibes.

Anyone else already dreaming about their next beach trip? 🏖️✨ #morganwallen #beachvacay #beachsunset #sunsetvibes #vacationvibes
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Christmas · December 23, 2020

How To Style A Vintage Christmas Tablescape

I shared all about my Christmas Home Tour with y’all a few days ago and I showed you a sneak peek of my Vintage Christmas Tablescape there.

However, I wanted to go more in depth with you all on how I styled it.

It was so easy and everything I have on there was thrifted or gifted to me, so I did not spend much money on it at all.

I thought I would share this so I could give you all a little inspiration on how to style your tablescapes this Christmas!

Vintage Christmas Dining Room

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Selecting a Vintage Centerpiece

If you have been around here long enough, then you know I love to style tablescapes. Whether it’s for Winter, Valentine’s Day, Fall, Easter, or even Summer.

I love all the seasons and try to incorporate as much seasonal decor as I can into my tablescape.

If you go back and look at those previous tablescape posts, I tend to leave a lot of the tablescapes the same and just add in a few easy seasonal touches here and there.

That way it’s not to hard to create a new tablescape for a different holiday.

Vintage Christmas Tablescape

For my vintage Christmas tablescape centerpiece, I decided to do a combination of antique brass candlesticks and mini flocked trees.

I found the flocked trees from the Target Dollar Spot several years ago, but I noticed they still had them in stock this year as well.

I ended up using a total of four trees, plus three candlesticks in between each tree. If you noticed, I like to do things in odd groupings.

To me, it feels like it is much more pleasing to the eye that way.

View of Christmas Tablescape

In between the candlesticks and trees, I reused my pinecones I used from my fall tablescape this year as well. I also added in little tea light candles there too.

I plan on lighting all these candles, including the ones on the candlesticks for a cozy and romantic Christmas dinner this year!

And of course, I have this all placed on my burlap table runner. Which if you also remember from my previous posts, is leftover wedding decoration from our wedding!

I love how special and sentimental this table runner is to me.

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Creating Vintage Place Settings

For my place settings, I kept everything the same from my fall tablescape as well. Only swapping out the napkins for a more festive touch.

I absolutely love using my vintage ironstone dishes. They definitely make the tablescape feel more antique and older.

Plus, I got them super cheap at a thrift store and we use them all the time! I also added in some cute little wooden candy canes into each teacup too.

Vintage Place Setting
Close up view of place setting.

Even though the napkins are new as well, I love the vintage vibe they bring to the table.

I love the red ticking stripe pattern and I think that is the perfect blend of both vintage and farmhouse decor.

I have an apron that matches this pattern hanging on my coffee bar too!

Christmas Place Settings on Table

If you notice, I have definitely changed things up a lot from my last year’s Christmas tablescape.

If you have been following along with me for awhile now, then you have probably seen the changes in my decor for yourself.

I used to be obsessed with Rae Dunn and would use those pieces to style anything and everything in my kitchen.

Now, I tend to be more drawn to vintage and antique pieces. I love the worn and loved look they bring to a space.

View of Christmas Dining Room

I think it did kind of first start back last year when my mother in law gifted me with a set of vintage Christmas dishes.

Which if you remember, I have those styled on my bar tablescape since there are only four place settings in that set of dishes.

I did that same thing again this year and love it. I think as time goes on, I will start to collect more and more vintage ironstone dishes and slowly start to replace all my Rae Dunn.

But again, that is a long term goal since everything vintage is unfortunately so expensive!

Conclusion

Well, I hope you all enjoyed my vintage Christmas Tablescape. I hope it gives you a little inspiration on how to set your table this year.

Whether you are still getting together with family or not, you can still make your Christmas dinner special with just a few festive touches styled on your table!

How To Style A Vintage Christmas Tablescape
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Comments

  1. Sophie says

    December 24, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    I love how cosy your festive table looks. I can’t wait to do my table when we host next year!

    Sophie Xx
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    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 25, 2020 at 7:13 pm

      Thank you! I can’t wait to see how yours turns out for next year as well!

      Reply
  2. Jodie | That Happy Reader says

    December 24, 2020 at 2:24 pm

    I absolutely love your decorating style and this tablescape really shows your talent. It radiates cozy Christmas to me and feels so welcoming! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 25, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      Thank you so much! That is so sweet of you to say. I really appreciate that!

      Reply
  3. Molly @ Transatlantic Notes says

    December 24, 2020 at 3:34 pm

    OMG, this looks amazinggg!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 25, 2020 at 7:15 pm

      Awe thank you Molly. I am so glad you think so!

      Reply
  4. Nic | Nic's Adventures & Bakes says

    December 24, 2020 at 4:57 pm

    Thanks for sharing your table, it looks lovely 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 25, 2020 at 7:16 pm

      Thank you so much. I am so glad you think so!

      Reply
  5. Jaya Avendel says

    December 24, 2020 at 11:10 pm

    This is such a beautiful table spread! I love the harmonious colors in the decorations and tableware. Often our table finds room for the quirky pottery serving dishes we have picked up over the years. 🙂
    Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 25, 2020 at 7:17 pm

      Thank you so much! I love quirky pottery dishes too. They are so unique and fun!

      Reply
  6. Lisa | Mind and Body Intertwined says

    December 25, 2020 at 10:20 am

    This looks lovely! The combination of your wooden table and the pinecones makes it feel so natural and homely. Love it!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 25, 2020 at 7:18 pm

      Thank you so much Lisa. I am so glad you think so!

      Reply
  7. Angela says

    December 25, 2020 at 11:26 am

    This looks absolutely magical! Love it!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 25, 2020 at 7:19 pm

      Awe thank you Angela. I am so glad you think so!

      Reply

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POV: You’re chronically ill and your doctor list i POV: You’re chronically ill and your doctor list is longer than your friends list. 🤣

Between regular appointments with my PCP, referrals to specialists, booking consults with surgeons, seeing multiple OB-GYNs, cardiology appointments, and all the follow-ups in between… my calendar is basically just doctor visits at this point.

Living with a chronic illness like endometriosis means constantly advocating for yourself, seeing new specialists, running tests, and hoping someone finally has answers. It’s exhausting, expensive, and honestly overwhelming sometimes.

I keep wondering… will there ever be a month where I don’t have multiple medical appointments? Or is this just the reality of living with chronic illness? 😆

If you’re also navigating chronic illness, specialist appointments, and endless doctor visits, just know you’re not alone in this. 💛

Comment below if your calendar also looks like a full-time job of medical appointments! 😂 #chronicillnessawareness #chronicillnesslife #spoonieproblems #invisibleillness #endometriosis
Did you know yellow is the official color for Endo Did you know yellow is the official color for Endometriosis Awareness Month? 💛

Which is ironic because I honestly hate the color yellow… but I hate endometriosis even more. 🤣 So this month I’m wearing yellow nails for the cause.

And honestly, it’s a great conversation starter. If someone asks about my nails, I get to tell them about endometriosis awareness and why it matters. Because the more we talk about this disease, the more people start to understand it.

It still blows my mind that 1 in 10 women suffer from endometriosis, yet so many of us struggle for years to get diagnosed, treated, or even taken seriously. Women dealing with chronic pain deserve answers, research, treatment, and funding.

So if wearing yellow nails helps start even one conversation about endometriosis symptoms and women’s health, I’m all for it. 💛

I may be one small voice on the internet, but I’ll keep talking about endometriosis this month and every month after, because this disease affects my life every single day.

If you’re an Endo Warrior, just know you’re not alone. 💛 #endometriosis #endowarrior #endometriosisawarenessmonth #endometriosisawareness #endometriosiswarrior
I finally got to take my Holter heart monitor off I finally got to take my Holter heart monitor off this morning… and let me tell you, I will NOT miss this thing 😅 But now I’m left with this itchy red mark as a little souvenir.

This was my second round wearing a Holter monitor, because the first time everything came back “normal.” And if you’ve been following my health journey, you know what I’m dealing with is definitely not normal.

Between the shakiness, heart episodes, and living with endometriosis, something is clearly going on. I don’t know yet if it’s POTS, endometriosis related, or something else entirely, but I’m desperate for answers at this point.

The hardest part? Being told over and over that “your labs look normal.” Meanwhile it’s affecting my job, my daily life, and my quality of life. Why do so many women have to fight to be taken seriously in healthcare?

The good news is I actually had another episode on Wednesday while wearing the monitor, so I’m really hoping it finally caught something.

Praying this round wasn’t for nothing and that I can finally get some real answers and a diagnosis soon. 💛 #holtermonitor #pots #potssyndrome #endometriosis #endometriosisawarenessmonth
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month… and if you March is Endometriosis Awareness Month… and if you’ve been following along lately, you know why I won’t stop talking about it.

This disease is honestly turning my life upside down right now. The pain, the fatigue, the constant fight to be taken seriously, it’s exhausting. But if sharing my story helps even one woman realize she’s not alone, it’s worth it.

When I saw this Endo Warrior sweatshirt, I knew I had to have it. Because every single woman fighting this disease is exactly that… a warrior. 💛

If you’re living with endometriosis, struggling to get a diagnosis, or supporting someone who is, this would make such a meaningful gift during Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Let’s keep spreading endometriosis awareness, sharing our stories, and demanding better research, better treatments, and better care for the 1 in 10 women living with this disease.

Because we deserve answers. And we deserve relief. 💛 

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5XQdA #endowarrior #endometriosisawarenessmonth #endometriosis #endowarriors #endometriosiswarrior
Craving restaurant-quality crab cakes and seafood Craving restaurant-quality crab cakes and seafood dinners but live nowhere near the coast? SAME. 🦀✨ That’s why I’ve been loving @hungryroot 🙌🏻 They deliver fresh, high-protein seafood meals straight to your door and you can have dinner on the table in under 15 minutes.

I made this quick crab cake meal on a busy weeknight and it seriously tasted like something from a restaurant… but it took almost no effort. If you love easy weeknight dinners, healthy seafood recipes, and meal delivery services, you have to try this.

Use my code “Charity40” to get 40% off your first box + a free gift 🎁
Comment “Hungryroot” below and I’ll send you all the details! #hungryroot #hungryrootpartner #hungryrootrecipes #crabcakes #crabcake
Craving restaurant-quality crab cakes and seafood Craving restaurant-quality crab cakes and seafood dinners but live nowhere near the coast? SAME. 🦀✨ That’s why I’ve been loving @hungryroot 🙌🏻 They deliver fresh, high-protein seafood meals straight to your door and you can have dinner on the table in under 15 minutes.

I made this quick crab cake meal on a busy weeknight and it seriously tasted like something from a restaurant… but it took almost no effort. If you love easy weeknight dinners, healthy seafood recipes, and meal delivery services, you have to try this.

Use my code “Charity40” to get 40% off your first box + a free gift 🎁
Comment “Hungryroot” below and I’ll send you all the details! #hungryroot #hungryrootpartner #hungryrootrecipes #crabcakes #crabcake
Little Miss Riley is fully convinced she’s a certi Little Miss Riley is fully convinced she’s a certified hummingbird assassin… meanwhile she’s never even touched grass 🐦💀 I can’t wait for when it’s time to start planting some flowers in that raised garden bed again because Riley sure loves looking at all the hummingbirds that stop by! And it’s pretty good entertainment for us too honestly 🤣
#IndoorCat #funnycatvideos #funnycatmeme #catsandbirds #catmomlife
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month… and if you March is Endometriosis Awareness Month… and if you’ve been following along lately, you know why I won’t stop talking about it.

This disease is honestly turning my life upside down right now. The pain, the fatigue, the constant fight to be taken seriously, it’s exhausting. But if sharing my story helps even one woman realize she’s not alone, it’s worth it.

When I saw this Endo Warrior sweatshirt, I knew I had to have it. Because every single woman fighting this disease is exactly that… a warrior. 💛

If you’re living with endometriosis, struggling to get a diagnosis, or supporting someone who is, this would make such a meaningful gift during Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Let’s keep spreading endometriosis awareness, sharing our stories, and demanding better research, better treatments, and better care for the 1 in 10 women living with this disease.

Because we deserve answers. And we deserve relief. 💛 

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5XQdA #endowarrior #endometriosisawarenessmonth #endometriosis #endowarriors #endometriosiswarrior
Round 2 of the Holter heart monitor… let’s see if Round 2 of the Holter heart monitor… let’s see if this thing finally catches what’s been going on with my heart. 😅

If you’ve been following along with my little health mystery, you know I’ve been having some pretty scary episodes lately, heart racing, shakiness, and weird symptoms that no one can quite explain yet.

I actually wore a Holter monitor for two weeks back in August, but of course… absolutely nothing happened while I had it on. 🙃 Isn’t that always how it goes?!

So here we are again. Another monitor. Another attempt to catch whatever is going on.

I also had my echocardiogram this morning, so I’m really hoping between that and this monitor we might finally get some answers. Because if not… we’re basically back to square one. 😅

Trying to stay positive and trust the process though. I’ll definitely keep y’all updated as I go since so many of you have been following along and sharing your own experiences too. 🤍

And if you’ve ever had to wear a heart monitor or deal with unexplained heart symptoms, tell me your experience below!

Happy Friday, friends. ✨

#holtermonitor #holtermonitoring #hearthealth #echocardiography #echocardiogram
Round 2 of the Holter heart monitor… let’s see if Round 2 of the Holter heart monitor… let’s see if this thing finally catches what’s been going on with my heart. 😅

If you’ve been following along with my little health mystery, you know I’ve been having some pretty scary episodes lately, heart racing, shakiness, and weird symptoms that no one can quite explain yet.

I actually wore a Holter monitor for two weeks back in August, but of course… absolutely nothing happened while I had it on. 🙃 Isn’t that always how it goes?!

So here we are again. Another monitor. Another attempt to catch whatever is going on.

I also had my echocardiogram this morning, so I’m really hoping between that and this monitor we might finally get some answers. Because if not… we’re basically back to square one. 😅

Trying to stay positive and trust the process though. I’ll definitely keep y’all updated as I go since so many of you have been following along and sharing your own experiences too. 🤍

And if you’ve ever had to wear a heart monitor or deal with unexplained heart symptoms, tell me your experience below!

Happy Friday, friends. ✨

#holtermonitor #holtermonitoring #hearthealth #echocardiography #echocardiogram
Stop scrolling, this might be the cutest DIY Easte Stop scrolling, this might be the cutest DIY Easter decor idea you’ll see today. 🐰🌿

Looking for an easy, affordable Easter decor hack that looks high-end but takes minutes to make? This simple DIY Easter topiary is the perfect way to elevate your spring home decor without spending a fortune.

All you need:
• Faux moss
• A cute pot or planter
• A moss bunny

That’s it. No complicated steps. No crafting skills required. Just an adorable DIY Easter decoration that looks straight out of a boutique.

These faux Easter topiaries are perfect for:
✨ Entryway tables
✨ Kitchen counters
✨ Easter brunch centerpieces
✨ Spring mantel decor

Want to recreate this for your own home? Comment “shop” below and I’ll send you everything you need to make your own moss bunny topiary! 🌷

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5WHg4 #easterdecor #potterybarndupe #diyeaster #easterhack #diyhack
Apparently my heart rate hitting 173 while I’m sit Apparently my heart rate hitting 173 while I’m sitting down is “fine.” 🙃

At this point I feel like I need a medical degree just to advocate for myself.

I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2020, but I’ve had severe shakiness since I was a teenager (they called it “benign essential tremor”). Lately it’s gotten worse, and now every episode comes with my heart rate skyrocketing.

173 bpm. Sitting down.
After metoprolol.
After electrolytes.

But sure… I’m “okay.”

I know POTS and endometriosis are often linked. My cardiologist thinks it’s “inappropriate sinus tachycardia.” I’m going in for an echocardiogram and another heart monitor Friday because the last one came back “inconclusive.”

When I called today to explain what happened? I was told to go to the ER.

I did that before. Got fluids. Got told I was fine. Got a $4,000 bill after insurance.

Women with chronic illness are so often dismissed, especially those of us with endometriosis, a disease that affects 1 in 10 women and is still wildly under-researched and underfunded.

I’m not asking for medical diagnoses. I’m asking:

Have you dealt with endometriosis + tachycardia?
POTS?
Inappropriate sinus tachycardia?
Nervous system dysfunction?

What finally helped you get answers?

Because I refuse to believe that “this is just anxiety” or “you’re fine” is the end of the story.

If you’ve been through something similar, please share your experience below. Let’s make this thread a resource for women who are tired of being dismissed. 🤍 #endometriosis #endometriosisawarenessmonth #pots #potssyndrome  #womenshealthmatters
Apparently my heart rate hitting 173 while I’m sit Apparently my heart rate hitting 173 while I’m sitting down is “fine.” 🙃

At this point I feel like I need a medical degree just to advocate for myself.

I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2020, but I’ve had severe shakiness since I was a teenager (they called it “benign essential tremor”). Lately it’s gotten worse — and now every episode comes with my heart rate skyrocketing.

173 bpm. Sitting down.
After metoprolol.
After electrolytes.

But sure… I’m “okay.”

I know POTS and endometriosis are often linked. My cardiologist thinks it’s “inappropriate sinus tachycardia.” I’m going in for an echocardiogram and another heart monitor Friday because the last one came back “inconclusive.”

When I called today to explain what happened? I was told to go to the ER.

I did that before. Got fluids. Got told I was fine. Got a $4,000 bill after insurance.

Women with chronic illness are so often dismissed, especially those of us with endometriosis — a disease that affects 1 in 10 women and is still wildly under-researched and underfunded.

I’m not asking for medical diagnoses. I’m asking:

Have you dealt with endometriosis + tachycardia?
POTS?
Inappropriate sinus tachycardia?
Nervous system dysfunction?

What finally helped you get answers?

Because I refuse to believe that “this is just anxiety” or “you’re fine” is the end of the story.

If you’ve been through something similar, please share your experience below. Let’s make this thread a resource for women who are tired of being dismissed. 🤍 #endometriosis #endometriosisawarenessmonth #pots #potssyndrome #womenshealthmatters
We’ve seen @bailey.zimmerman open up for Morgan Wa We’ve seen @bailey.zimmerman open up for Morgan Wallen twice before, but let me tell you, his own headlining concert was absolutely incredible!! We had so much fun on Thursday night and it was honestly one of my favorite concerts (which is saying a lot because we’ve been to several!). His energy is just unmatched and I wish I could jump around like that all the time too 🤣 Have you ever seen him in concert before?? #baileyzimmerman #countryconcert #concertvibes #concertvenue #baileyzimmermanconcert
Happy March 1st, y’all 💛 March is Endometriosis A Happy March 1st, y’all 💛 
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and I’m using my platform to help spread awareness about this painful, underfunded, and often misunderstood disease.

So many women I talk to are struggling with endometriosis symptoms, even if they haven’t been officially diagnosed yet.

Here’s what you need to know about endometriosis:

• It affects 1 in 10 women and girls worldwide: nearly 190 million people.
• The average time to get an endometriosis diagnosis is 7–10 years after symptoms begin.
• For every diagnosis, only about $4.30 goes toward NIH research funding. It is drastically under-researched and underfunded. And it is NOT “just bad cramps.”

Common symptoms of endometriosis include:
• severe period pain
• chronic pelvic pain
• painful ovulation
• heavy periods
• infertility
• digestive issues and bloating
• extreme fatigue
• pain during intercourse

There is currently no cure for endometriosis, only symptom management through medication, hormone therapy, or excision surgery.

Up to 30–50% of women facing infertility may have endometriosis.

It’s also considered an invisible illness, meaning many women look “fine” while battling daily pain internally.

A hysterectomy is NOT guaranteed to cure endometriosis.

This is heavy.
And it’s hard to live with endometriosis every single day. It affects my everyday life more than most people realize. And sometimes, I feel incredibly alone in it.

So if your pain is disrupting your daily life, please don’t ignore it. Let’s use Endometriosis Awareness Month to push for more research, more funding, earlier diagnosis, and better care for women everywhere.

Save this. Share this. Talk about this.
Awareness leads to change. 💛 #endometriosis #endometriosisawareness #endometriosisawarenessmonth #womenshealth #womenshealthmatters
Stop scrolling, this might be the cutest DIY Easte Stop scrolling, this might be the cutest DIY Easter decor idea you’ll see today. 🐰🌿

Looking for an easy, affordable Easter decor hack that looks high-end but takes minutes to make? This simple DIY Easter topiary is the perfect way to elevate your spring home decor without spending a fortune.

All you need:
• Faux moss
• A cute pot or planter
• A moss bunny

That’s it. No complicated steps. No crafting skills required. Just an adorable DIY Easter decoration that looks straight out of a boutique.

These faux Easter topiaries are perfect for:
✨ Entryway tables
✨ Kitchen counters
✨ Easter brunch centerpieces
✨ Spring mantel decor

Want to recreate this for your own home? Comment “shop” below and I’ll send you everything you need to make your own moss bunny topiary! 🌷

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5WHg4 #easterhack #diyeaster #easterdecor #diyeasterdecor #easterdecorations
Happy March 1st, y’all 💛 March is Endometriosis A Happy March 1st, y’all 💛 
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and I’m using my platform to help spread awareness about this painful, underfunded, and often misunderstood disease.

So many women I talk to are struggling with endometriosis symptoms, even if they haven’t been officially diagnosed yet.

Here’s what you need to know about endometriosis:

• It affects 1 in 10 women and girls worldwide: nearly 190 million people.
• The average time to get an endometriosis diagnosis is 7–10 years after symptoms begin.
• For every diagnosis, only about $4.30 goes toward NIH research funding. It is drastically under-researched and underfunded. And it is NOT “just bad cramps.”

Common symptoms of endometriosis include:
• severe period pain
• chronic pelvic pain
• painful ovulation
• heavy periods
• infertility
• digestive issues and bloating
• extreme fatigue
• pain during intercourse

There is currently no cure for endometriosis, only symptom management through medication, hormone therapy, or excision surgery.

Up to 30–50% of women facing infertility may have endometriosis.

It’s also considered an invisible illness, meaning many women look “fine” while battling daily pain internally.

A hysterectomy is NOT guaranteed to cure endometriosis.

This is heavy.
And it’s hard to live with endometriosis every single day. It affects my everyday life more than most people realize. And sometimes, I feel incredibly alone in it.

So if your pain is disrupting your daily life, please don’t ignore it. Let’s use Endometriosis Awareness Month to push for more research, more funding, earlier diagnosis, and better care for women everywhere.

Save this. Share this. Talk about this.
Awareness leads to change. 💛

#endometriosis #endometriosisawarenessmonth #endometriosisawareness #endometriosissupport #endometriosiswarrior
POV: you’re a former street cat experiencing snow POV: you’re a former street cat experiencing snow for the first time… and trying to play it cool 😹❄️

Little Miss Charlie swore she was tough, rolling around in the snow like she owns the place 😂 She did low-key love it though… rolling, flopping, living her best winter queen life.

And then 2 minutes later?
Back inside.
By the fireplace.
Where the real luxury lives. 🔥😌

From scrappy outdoor stray to spoiled indoor princess… the character development is unreal. I fear she’s officially lost her street cred. But that’s okay because we love her so much and happy she’s safe inside with us! 😻
Weekend getaway idea: Downtown Brevard, North Caro Weekend getaway idea: Downtown Brevard, North Carolina might be the cutest small town in the mountains and I can’t believe it took me this long to explore it! 🤍

A couple of weeks ago, we spent the day in downtown Brevard and instantly fell in love. Think charming antique stores, cozy coffee shops, local bookstores, amazing restaurants, and the kind of walkable Main Street that makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. If you’re planning a trip to Brevard, NC, especially if you’re visiting near Asheville or the Blue Ridge Mountains, this little mountain town absolutely needs to be on your list.

I put together a full blog post with all the best things to do in Brevard, NC (where to eat, shop, and explore), so you can plan the perfect weekend getaway.

Comment “Brevard” below and I’ll send you the link! #brevard #brevardnc #smalltownlife #weekendgetaways #blueridgemountains
POV: You’re not sad… POV: It’s 30 degrees and sno POV: You’re not sad…

POV: It’s 30 degrees and snowing… but I’m mentally at the beach with 80-degree weather, a fresh tan, my toes in the water, and Morgan Wallen turned ALL the way up. 🌊☀️

Tell me I’m not the only one who thinks sunshine + country music + salty air is actual therapy?! Give me a beach chair, a good summer read, and a speaker blasting my favorite Morgan Wallen songs and I’m instantly fixed. 😂

We had a little taste of spring this weekend (it hit 70 degrees and felt amazing), and now we’re right back to freezing temps and snow. So if you need me, I’ll just be over here manifesting summer vacation, beach days, and warm weather vibes.

Anyone else already dreaming about their next beach trip? 🏖️✨ #morganwallen #beachvacay #beachsunset #sunsetvibes #vacationvibes

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