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Emily Grady Dodge's avatar

THESE PHOTOS ARE YOU KIDDING????! Elin, I loved reading this so so so much :)

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Alexandra Sperrazza's avatar

PubLIZity is one of my favorite Kroll Kreations. I love knowing that Bang Voyage is inspired by it. Also loved this interview. I'm down to one feed per day at 13 months and every time a mom drops a feed I feel like she should get a prize. Or a backlog of prizes. Definitely a backlog of prizes!

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Aliza Sir's avatar

Loved this!!!

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Courtney Falsey's avatar

Perfect interview. Perfect person. The fact that she ran a half marathon pregnant, too?! Completely in awe!

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Ariane Anusbigian's avatar

Perfectttt person. Who is she? Elin!

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Elin Strong's avatar

It was a moment of temporary insanity!!! And I’m in awe of YOU!

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Tricia's avatar

Alone time as a luxury when breastfeeding - oh my goodness I feel that so deeply (currently breastfeeding my six week old, who has made the boob his permanent address lately 🫠)

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Ariane Anusbigian's avatar

permanent address. it's a full time job!

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Elin Strong's avatar

You’re not alone, Tricia! This shit is hard! (Also, we got this.)

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Kelly Williams's avatar

I LOVE YOU Elin. I feel like we are soul sisters; I'm just a few years further into the journey. Elin writes with such clarity about the struggle of wanting to be with kids and wanting to pursue our deep desires. I feel emotional even reading this and remembering what the FRESH BABY years feel like. Sending all my virtual hugs and love directly to you both.

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Ariane Anusbigian's avatar

Nothing like those FRESH BABY years! Kelly, you're a soul sister too! xx

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Elin Strong's avatar

Ok I am crying again!!!! Kelly Williams, THANK YOU. Will accept and appreciate your virtual hugs now and forever. Beyond grateful to have found my soul sistas here. 🫶🏼

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Kelly Williams's avatar

We are connected forever and ever.

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Brittany Healy's avatar

This was SUCH a good read!!! I love love love hearing about other moms <3

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Ariane Anusbigian's avatar

Me too!! So glad you liked, Brittany xo

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Carly Martin's avatar

We stan Elin! Loved this convo so much.

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Ariane Anusbigian's avatar

WE SURE DO!!! x

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Elin Strong's avatar

My heart! You’re the best, Carly!!! And one of my earliest substack friends 😘

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Charu's avatar

Such a wonderful and thoughtful interview! Enjoyed the read!

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Ariane Anusbigian's avatar

yay, thank you!

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Sogole Kane's avatar

This was FAB! As someone who’s met the lovely Elin IRL— she is just as lovely (if not more) in person than she is here!! Thanks for this super fun interview!

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Ariane Anusbigian's avatar

So jealous I couldn't teleport to that hang so I could meet you BOTH irl!! Thanks for reading Sogole! xx

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Elin Strong's avatar

We are the luckiest to live near each other, Sogole!!! See you again soon 🫶🏼 (wish you could come, too, ariane!)

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Charlotte (has) Baby Brain's avatar

Ah, what a great interview! And the photos are top notch, too (especially the one of the two little ones snuggling – so precious!)

Having a tiny one when you already have a toddler is so hard, but once the intense nature of it passes, you're (hopefully) left with playmates who will entertain each other from time to time while you do something small for yourself. Worth the work, I swear. You're doing an amazing job.

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Ariane Anusbigian's avatar

The photos are INSANE aren't they? Goals.

Yes, I love that perspective of having little playmates, Charlotte! My kiddos are 5 and 1, so I don't know that I'll have that for a while, but I love it for Elin. A big benefit to having kids closer in age I think!

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Elin Strong's avatar

Thank you! For the nice words, for the encouragement, for all of it ❤️

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Charlotte (has) Baby Brain's avatar

You’re so welcome ❤️

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Elin Strong's avatar

I’M CRYING IN MY COFFEE. I love you!

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Natalia Quintero Ochoa's avatar

I LOVED THIS POST!!! Elin, the pictures are incredible, as is everything you shared. Officially my new girl crush, too!!

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Jane Stephens Rosenthal Cooke's avatar

Really loved this interview and all the mom-power!

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