I was home alone and really wanted JJ to be able to crawl around & play before she went to bed.

I never used to get on and off the ground a lot because Its just another task that usually will hurt my shoulders. :/ this night I was home alone and I really wanted JJ to be able to crawl around on the ground and play before she went to bed. So I put her on the ground and I told myself id just figure out how to get her up. I had no idea how I was gonna do it but I was gonna figure it out. I put the camera up not to share with anyone but one day to share with her.. in this process I felt a whirlwind of emotions, I was excited, confused, nervous, sad, anxious, frustrated and so much more. This took me over 45min just to figure out. tbh I really wanted to cry. I truly felt like my disability was winning and I wasn’t going to be able to do it. Going from being super strong, independent and I could really do anything before becoming pregnant to now figuring out so many new things and something SOOO simple as to getting her off the ground was tearing me apart inside. Editing and watching this video back I wanted to cry again because I felt that struggle all over again and I truly was seeing myself struggle. But while im watching this im realizing that JJ and I are learning this new world together, we are learning how to navigate and figure out how to do things together. She is teaching me to be patient with myself, to love myself for all the things I’m figuring out and to find joy even when you feel like you’re going to fail. Being a mother has been the hardest and most rewarding experience I’ve ever been though and were just getting started. This time period is going by so fast and I know physically it will get easier but I’m truly enjoying these new hurtles and experiences with her

[@Katy.Lou.K]

You keep living your life girls! As a disabled woman in her mid 30’s, thank you for sharing your journey here. Chelsea, your daughter will thank you someday for teaching her what inner strength is! Love from Sacramento California🏔️🎄🌧️💙

[@hildaaybar9042]

Aw beautiful sweet baby, i remember when my daughters were little, now I have 2 grandsons, God bless you & your beautiful baby ❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@PP-xx4mp]

You are truly inspirational!! Your honesty is heartwarming and is a testament to the strength and power you possess. Motherhood is the hardest thing ever and you are doing an amazing job ❤

[@ailanisd8594]

Great job mama! I know it’s not easy..not even for able bodied sometimes. You’re doing amazing and learning new adaptations just like J is! Proud of you for not giving up when it looked like you wanted to cry. It does get easier. Just thinking out loud: Would a gait belt around her help you be able to wrangle her up and give you a little help when trying to get her up?

[@roselarson4971]

You're a AWESOME MOM

[@cpr58]

not many things can bring a tear to my eye. For some reason this one does

[@RollingChi4life]

I was pumping my fist and saying hellzzz yeah she got the strength and balance to pick her up!!

[@amarinarichards2358]

You are an amazing Chelsie keep it up with your amazing family and your beautiful daughter.

[@annegreenwood3624]

your an amazing mama baby girl is so beautiful love her outfits a great video

[@AubreyBryanna]

Kind of independent isn’t she.

[@brentmarshall1167]

Adorable video!

[@mantrasmitalica2088]

You are so brave!!! Thank you for sharing I deeply appreciate you showing your vulnerable moments as I also would love to have kids one day and learning how maybe difficulties with a not abled body also for me could look like just gives me courage to be also able to- as you are - to manage all difficulties coming up with that. And the beauty ❤

[@taniarodriquez7160]

JJ wants a selfie!!

[@MarionMiller-lw2qb]

Suspenders worked great in a pinch❤😂

[@Wheelztotheworld]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Not_yourmom11]

Good job! ❤ soon JJ is goning to walk aruond the house and run its goning to be so fun! I hope you can do some videos whit you and your beautiful family ❤ and I know its not easy but you can do it!! Please like me coment ❤❤

[@MarionMiller-lw2qb]

Suspenders worked great in a pinch❤😂