This might be common sense for some, but in case you haven't thought this through - having another baby changes everything. It's not as simple as just being pregnant. You're just bringing another life into the world. You're just preparing to spend the rest of your life raising, loving, and mentoring another human being - that's the type of … Continue reading Having A(nother) Baby Changes Everything.
My Son’s Birth Story.
His story begins the evening of Thursday, July 2. As I prepared for bed, I began to feel very uncomfortable - baby pushing on my cervix kind of uncomfortable. Baby boy was extremely active, and as he bore down I could also feel his legs squirming all around my side. In an effort to decrease the … Continue reading My Son’s Birth Story.
What I Didn’t Think About Before Having Two Kids Under Two.
I've been called superwoman lately for being 37 weeks pregnant with a 14 month old. To an extent, I want to disagree with that. And then I think about how difficult it really has been preparing to have two little ones under two years old! There are some things I just didn't think through. Like, … Continue reading What I Didn’t Think About Before Having Two Kids Under Two.
Because of Him, We Don’t Need to Worry.
In case you missed it, I had an eventful last weekend! My little brother is now a married man, and the wedding was a great success! But, before the wedding? I was a little bit of a mess. Despite my strongest efforts, I am a worrier. I've been battling this my entire adult life, and … Continue reading Because of Him, We Don’t Need to Worry.
What I’m Packing in My Hospital Bag (The Second Time Around)
Now that I've done the whole having a baby thing, I'm such an expert! (insert hysterical laughter here) But seriously, it's funny how quickly your perspective on a lot of things changes after you have your first child. As I packed my hospital bag a few days ago, I thought through all the things I … Continue reading What I’m Packing in My Hospital Bag (The Second Time Around)
Our Family Maternity Pictures
Yesterday a friend of mine offered to take some maternity/family pictures for us - I was so excited to have her capture this pregnancy with baby boy, and the dynamic of our growing family! Despite the smoldering heat, the pictures turned out great! I am so glad that she managed to hide the sweat dripping off our … Continue reading Our Family Maternity Pictures
How To React When God Doesn’t Answer
There are times that I've been frustrated with God lately. When I'm trying to put my daughter to bed and she won't cooperate. When we've been asleep for 4 hours, and she wakes up sick, throwing up and screaming and won't go back to sleep for another 2 hours. When I'm on the brink of … Continue reading How To React When God Doesn’t Answer
Seeing God’s presence in an Ultrasound.
I had an ultrasound appointment this week to check on Baby H. My last doctor scheduled an extra ultrasound for us because my stomach was/is not measuring where it "needs" to be. I was 32 weeks pregnant at the time of the appointment, and my stomach was measuring around 29 cm (which is typical for … Continue reading Seeing God’s presence in an Ultrasound.
Little Girl Bedroom Makeover
I don't know about you, but it's difficult for me to make decisions! Big ones, small ones, ones that involve painting a little girl's bedroom. Let me tell you, this has been a journey! My husband will tell you that he is never painting her room again...because he's already done it twice! We decided on … Continue reading Little Girl Bedroom Makeover
Pregnant Life with a Toddler.
Being pregnant and chasing after a toddler can be hard work, but it can also be very rewarding. As I literally speed through chores so that I can wash dishes and make sure my daughter doesn't eat the trash, being pregnant seems like a hassle. There are days when I wish I was back to … Continue reading Pregnant Life with a Toddler.
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