The Last Year of My 30s – Here’s to 39

Here’s to 39. Looking back before looking forward on my 39th birthday.

It feels weird to type the actual thoughts in my head about entering the last year in my 30s. Not just because I am embarrassed to say how I feel, but also because it seems like I was just saying goodbye to my 20s. Actually that’s not really true – 29 feels like a lifetime ago since so much has happened in the last 10 years. Let’s take a trip down memory lane together…

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My 30th birthday was one of the most difficult I had ever experienced after a series of unfortunate events. There was so much sadness and loss in my life at the time – things were happening I never could have predicted. Fast forward a few months later to January 7th when we learned we would be having another baby. This news, along with my amazing friends and family, propelled me out of my dark place into the light.

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The birthday that made up for the year before: This is 30 Plus One. Our newest addition – Ailey – would bring so much love and joy to our lives. I also embarked on my official journey as a Stay at Home Mom/Blogger.

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My 32nd was the first official birthday living in Connecticut again. My sister’s wedding was the day before, which made for a very exciting weekend. I was so happy to be home with my family and friends!

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A 33rd birthday well spent with family and my first hosted shopping event. We moved into our Connecticut home a month before my birthday and would ring in the new year in our new dining room. This year is when I realized my blog could be an actual significant job in which I would be able to contribute to our family.

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It’s strange to look back on my thoughts of turning 34 in 2019 because I had no idea how much my life would change come springtime. As you know, the pandemic affected everyone on our planet in some way, shape, or form. Personally, the most profound shift in my life was starting therapy where I learned (and am still learning) how to be the best version of myself.

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I feel as though turning 35 was a very significant birthday as I celebrated LIVING, my recovery from skin cancer and not being sick anymore. We went to Cape Cod, Nantucket, AND Martha’s Vineyard in September. I wrote about 35 Things Learned in 35 Years and Brandon and I made a huge decision to try to grow our family.

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My 36th birthday is one of the first years I do not write my annual birthday post. Perhaps it is because my sister’s sister in law had her wedding that weekend – or maybe it’s because I was pregnant and tired. Whatever the reason, thirty six came and went very quietly on my blog – but not in real life. My 36th year is when we welcomed our third girl into the family!

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Another year I don’t write a birthday post and I’m not sure why. We celebrated at home with my family – a double birthday party with my brother – and went to a music festival on my birthday to see Stevie Nicks. Life was busy with a 9 month old, Kindergartener, and a third grader!

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For my 38th birthday we hopped on a plane to Las Vegas (first time ever). We celebrated with my favorite band: The 1975 and I wrote a post called 5 Things I Wish I had Done Sooner in Life. Turning 38 was exciting because I thought I was turning 39 for a few weeks – and the thought of turning 40 made me nervous.

Here’s to 39

While enjoying the last few moments of silence in my house before everyone wakes up, I can’t help but think how happy and grateful I am to be able to celebrate turning 39. I have a lot of feelings about entering this last year of my 30s – most of which I don’t know how to explain. Looking back at all of the birthdays I have shared on CHB brings me so much joy. And also makes me want to document this year, and all the other years to come, in more detail. With that being said, stay tuned 🙂