Welcome to Part 3 of the Birth Series. If you need to get caught up: PART 1 PART 2 And now continuing from where we left off….. “I want to show you something we noticed.” This time, it wasn’t about the congenital heart defect on the screen. It was something more rare….and tough to wrap my head around in the moments that followed. This finding on the ultrasound is what would send me into an unexpected c-section surgery later that {Read More}
Prelude: Pregnancy (Part 2)
December 6, 2018 by
To say it’s been a tough 2017 and 2018 for our family (and my husbands) would be quite an understatement. From my father-in-law getting diagnosed with a secondary cancer (first lymphoma, now prostate cancer) to my dad being in a wheelchair and not able to fully engage with his grandkids the way he used to….was tough. It’s been a hard season. So much weight our moms have had to carry. Such big mountains our dads have had to climb. Surgeries, {Read More}
Prelude – Pregnancy (Part 1)
November 17, 2018 by
The pregnancy and birth of our third child wrecked me to my core. There, I said it. The honest truth. I haven’t shared much about this journey for many reasons. It requires me to be vulnerable, open, and transparent. I’ve always been nervous that once I tell her (our) story aloud to people, the circumstances would become permanent. Or, it would be insignificant and unworthy of telling. I’ve always been somewhat of a private person when it comes to life’s {Read More}
MIA mama, that’s me!
August 30, 2017 by
I’m excited to finally disclose the reason I’ve been MIA over the past two months! Our tribe will continue to grow….as we are expecting baby #3 in early March! All of you moms out there know how tiring the 1st trimester of pregnancy can be. Now, add two VERY ENERGETIC little ones to chase after all day and I’m basically passed out as I eat dinner each night. Needless to say, the blog has been put by the wayside for a bit while I try {Read More}
Must Haves for Moms: Post Pregnancy
August 20, 2015 by
For those of you who don’t know, this lady recently became a proud mama of two!! Six weeks ago, we welcomed another beautiful baby boy into the world! With dirty diapers to change, middle of the night feedings, and a body that just went through birth, there are a few things that have helped me to get by each day. These Mom “Must Haves” are some of my favorite items that make life a little easier and more enjoyable! {Read More}
5 Things I Miss During Pregnancy
January 6, 2015 by
Pregnancy can be a wonderful thing, but it certainly has its downfalls, too! There are many things women miss over the course of our 9 (actually 10) month journey…..common vices like wine, daily cups of coffee, and fitting into your skinny jeans without the need for a belly band.Being pregnant for the 2nd time now, I realize that there are a few things, aside from the obvious listed above, that I REALLY miss. If only I could have these {Read More}
