Looking Back on 2019

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Looking Back on 2019 | Looking Back

How is it the end of 2019? I feel like this year flew by! So much happened this year, including some pretty major things, and I wanted to look back and talk about what happened.

When I was thinking about this post, I wanted to share some stats showing the content and items you love. That way you can see what has been the most popular and maybe why I have posted some of the stuff that I have posted. So at the bottom of the post, I have rounded up to the most clicked on items of 2019, the 10 most purchased items of 2019, top 10 posts of 2019, and the 10 most viewed posts of 2019.

Looking Back on 2019 | Big Events

First, let's talk about the big events from the year. January 10, 2019 marked One Year Post PAO Surgery. I can't believe that we are coming up on 2 years post op in a few weeks here. While it was a major surgery and the recovery was intense, I would definitely go back and do it over again. I will also say that looking back, we did the surgery at the right time. I don't think Jackie would have handled it as well if we did the surgery now.

At the end of January, we took Jackie to Disney World for the first time. This wasn't something I planned on doing until she was much older but due to schedules and a work trip, the timing just worked out. I was surprised at how much she loved it! I did share 5 Tips For Taking Your Toddler to Disney World after we went and I still stand by all of those. We took her back again in November and she loved it even more!

In February, I announced My New Adventure with Adler Stone. As a quick recap, I am now involved in a company that helps companies/individuals in the nuclear power industry either expand their current customer base through social media or move to a new industry through franchises. Due to this new company, I posted a lot more small business posts this year!

Jackie Is Two! in April! I can't believe my baby is no longer a baby. She had such a fun birthday party (see below) and we got to have all of her grandparents there for it.

In July I celebrated 5 Years of Blogging. Looking back, I followed a lot of blogs before I started this one. I was really into entering giveaways and I honestly won a lot of stuff doing that. When Paris suggested I start a blog in 2014, I had no idea what I was going to write about. Clearly, I've found enough content.

In August I talked about Turning 28. I only have 2 more years in my 20s, not that I'm phased by this. Lots of other changes are coming in the next 2 years and I can't wait for them.

Finally, in October I had my PAO Surgery Screw Removal. During the initial surgery, 3 screws were placed in my hip to hold the new structure together. Over time, new bone grew back and it was safe to remove the screws. This ended up being an out patient procedure and I was heeled in a week. To say that I don't miss those screws would be an understatement.

Looking Back on 2019 | My Favorite Posts

I do have a few posts that were my favorite to write and see your feedback on this year. I started a series of ADD posts that I was shocked about the feedback on! It started off with Taking ADHD Medication As An Adult. The response to this post pushed me to write both 5 Things I Do to “Cope” With My ADD and ADD During Pregnancy. I have a few more posts on this topic in the pipeline that I am excited to share in 2020.

The Jackie’s Minnie Mouse Birthday Party post was a favorite just to document all of the fun things we did for the party and Jackie's reaction to everything. I wasn't able to plan her first birthday party because I was recovering from my surgery, so my aunt did it instead. I was so excited to plan a birthday party for my baby and we had so much fun. I am already working on next year's party!

Why Postpartum Recovery Can Be So Difficult & How To Get Through It was probably my favorite post to write. I had so many conversations with other moms about their postpartum recovery and the things they weren't prepared for. I wasn't prepared for how intense my recovery was going to be after having Jackie. And After the response I got, I am so glad I wrote this post!

Lastly, Tips for Family Beach Pictures with a Toddler was fun just because of the pictures. I did like writing the post but Emma did such an amazing job taking these pictures that truly capture our family and I will treasure them forever. I loved having them all in one place.

Looking Back on 2019 | Feedback

Now that I have shared the big events and my favorite posts from the year, I have a favor to ask of you. I want to make 2020 the best year possible for Breezing Through. I have a quick 5 question survey that I would love for you to fill out. I may even pick a random person to win something for filling out the form!

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