About

Hi! I'm Shantal
I am a 26year old mother to a wonderful set of mono-di twin boys Nathan and Ethan, 3months old ,my eldest Tafari ,he's 3 and my only blessed beauty Nyla who is 2. I decided to open my family life to others because of my experiences during the last 6months.My life went from chilling ,happily waiting on the new year (2018) to deliver my babies ,but so quickly things turned to a rapid roller coaster .In mid September ,during my fifth month of pregnancy, I was told my boys are having some issues ,one twin is getting all the nutrients causing them to be at risk for twin to twin transfusion syndrome, Though they were in different sacs, they both shared the same placenta .I went to my normal prenatal check but instead of going back home, I was transferred to the Tampa General Hospital for them to perform a laser surgery, to try and separate most if not all the vessels shared between the boys causing the unbalance in growth, fluids, blood flow, oxygen etc.
Fast forward to a month later, October 17th while still being on bed rest and still hospitalized because the twins needed 24hours monitoring until delivery, I got the heart aching news that my mom passed away. I stayed strong and pushed through, delivered the boys at 32weeks old on November 15th 2017.. To continue reading about my story and how I made it through, also tips on how to balance it all daily, especially while taking the time to chase 4 toddlers around,do what I love and still be an attentive, supportive partner/wife; find it all under my family section.
ABOUT LET ME EAT!!
The idea came about because "Let Me Eat" is a term I use at least 3 times daily. I love food, but having so many toddlers I never get a break to fully indulge;even in my bathroom time I am still assisting someone. My life is super busy, I make sure everyone has everything and is happy, the least they can do is give me 10minutes total in the day just to "L et Me Eat" one good meal. Another issue, I am sure most parents relate, almost everything going to my mouth, there is a little person wanting some no matter how fully stuffed they are.
My husband met me thick, I love me thick, I have always been thick, he loves me thick, yet every time he sees me about to enjoy something mouth wateringly delicious, his remark is always ' babe!',in my mind all I hear myself screaming is "Let Me Eat!".
Growing up, I am the smallest of four sisters, one was always on the skinny side "Puchie",she would always tease me about my weight, comparing me to very obese people, at times I would cry, sometimes feeling bad, all I want to do is eat, because really at the end of the day, I love me as I am and I love food.I sometimes put my bold face on and say "lowe mi mek mi nyam" translate "Let Me Eat" but as I grew I realized that the tears was not for her teasing me, it was because she is coming between myself and what I love to do. I learned self love is key and till this day, I embrace my love for food, while respecting others opinion but refusing to let it mold me.
Weight is just a number, your size is just an image. Never adjust yourself to please others, you have only one life, embrace what you love no matter the cost. PRIDE IS JUST A STATE OF MIND,FREE YOURSELF!!
There is people all over the world,because one society tells you be this way does not mean you have to.NO!!,
CHOOSE WHAT YOU DESIRE
MAKE YOUR DECISSION and EMBRACE IT.
We all will die at some point, Best do it happy within.
Outside of my family, My love for food and writing is beyond my control, thus why I am happy sharing my life experiences with the world. If I weigh 250lbs,600lbs or even a ton, I LOVE ME, learn to love you, that is what matters.
Truth Of the Game is NO DOCTOR CAN SAVE YOU,we all die when the time comes.
Modern foodie and I plan to forever embrace it.
This blog is for people who loves food and wants to freely explore their taste buds or kitchen skills without anyone, whether husband, kids, siblings ,friends etc., having an input , at least one meal time a week if that little.
On this blog, i will talk about and give detailed videos also of every video created ,I will try to provide basic written instructions to assist everyone who wants to try and create any edible of mine.
Also on this blog, because I am a full time mom to four toddlers all under 4years old, and a wife to a husband who works nights, makes him almost no help, which is understood by me, somebody has to provide .I will be sharing our journeys, my many unique meal, drinks and desert creations adding a touch of our famiy settings and how it blends in with my daily kitchen activities.
DROP ME A LINE

