This is a pretty accurate picture of how I feel lately… Not my best. What Fruit Are You? Honeydew Melon – 18 inches and 5 1/4 pounds. It’s great to know that theRead More
Category: PREGNANCY
Alfalfa, Allergies, and Pregnancy: Exploring the Connection
When I saw that I was pregnant, I mentally calculated the due date. I figured it would be in early May. Three thoughts rushed through my mind: 1. Hooray! I’m pregnant! 2. I wonderRead More
Essential Items to Include in Your Hospital Bag for Labor and Delivery
I will be 39 weeks on Friday, and am beginning to realize that baby girl may arrive soon. Being that I am feeling great and I was induced 10 days afterRead More
Reflections on the Due Date
It’s funny, I never thought I would be back here, discussing induction with my doctor, and wondering how it feels to be in labor. But, since I assumed both of myRead More
Exploring the Farm, Food, and Capturing Photos at 40 Weeks
I’m still pregnant friends. Let’s not worry about the fact that it is three days late. Do you mind if instead I talk about the weekend in detail and show way tooRead More
Pregnancy Update: 40 Weeks and 4 Days
Good morning! I didn’t mean to fool anyone into thinking that I was in labour, but last night I slept poorly and posting wasn’t as usual. At this point, I don’t haveRead More
Greetings to the World, Kaitlyn Elizabeth!
Kaitlyn, a tribute for David’s mother, Kaleen, and Elizabeth, a tribute for my grandmother Betty, gave us the gift of a great night’s sleep at only four days old. TheyRead More
The Birth Story of Kaitlyn Elizabeth
This post is a mess. I have no idea where to begin. How can you type the feelings you experience when you welcome a new child into the world if you’reRead More
Friday Favorites: Episode 3
What a week! I am amazed at how quickly the weeks go by, even though some moments seem to take forever. What about, for example? For those who think I’m a perfect person,Read More
Advice for First-Time Moms: What I Wish I Knew
It’s been so long since I felt butterflies in my stomach and wondered what it would be like to become a mother. I remember rubbing the big belly of my tummyRead More