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A Messy Mirror
#meaningfulovermodish A messy mirror, a late night.But one that won’t detain my lightA heavy heart of a mom, it showsI fall before the maker who isn’t slowIf duty calls, then is it true?Can I really cast my cares on you?In whispers of prayer my heart finds hopeFor in this season He is my cloakA…
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Pregnancy update, 8 weeks or less away!
Excited, anxious, nervous, anticipating. These words completely describe how I feel with 8 weeks to go. This pregnancy definitely feels like it’s gone by faster. And in many ways I’m grateful and can’t complain. But I know I’ll blink and she’ll already be a few months old. So far my GD (gestational diabetes) with…
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The Start of My Journey with Gestational Diabetes
“Cynicism at its root is a refusal to believe that God is in control and God is good.“ Jennie Allen Thursday was hard.I thought I had prepared myself for the worst case scenario. But once I got off the phone with my Drs. office with my GD diagnoses, I lost it. It seems there’s…
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Here are 2 Amazon Maternity Friendly Dresses, Perfect for Summer
I am so excited about the summer sunshine, and wearing dresses all season long! They’re perfect for casual and dressing up. And these 2 from Amazon that are maternity friendly are no exception! I absolutely love the style and length, plus they have pockets. I got both of them my true to size pre-pregnancy…
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Choosing life- abortion yet failing again. A story of sacredness, hope, and prayer.
With the issue of abortion being so prevalent right now I wanted to share a story that is very significant to me. About 25 years ago a mother I look up to now, was pregnant with her second born. She started out her pregnancy like any other. The excitement of a newborn on the…
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26 Weeks, pregnant for half a year now!
I can’t believe I’m 26 weeks as of yesterday! This pregnancy has flown by a lot faster then with my firstborn. It’s been a whirlwind especially with how busy life has gotten. Some days I want it to slow down. Others, I just can’t wait to meet her. I was commenting to my husband,…
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Motherhood Changed Me, in a Good Way
With my firstborn, when I suddenly realized I was 2 months pregnant and going to become a mom so soon, I was in complete shock and some frustration, as if cheated in time, as a newlywed. I didn’t feel ready or excited at first.Once I came to my senses, I realized the irreplaceable gift…
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How Has my Quiet Time Changed Since Having Hudson?
It’s changed A lot! Right after he was born it took a huge adjustment figuring out when to do it and how I wanted to do it. But about 2-3 months I got in a more regular time with it as his naps regulated. I’ve always been a read thru the Bible person. And…
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Aesthetically Pleasing Misses the Meaning
Writing this post more as a reminder for myself then anyone. Blogging for a few years now, I’ve been enveloped into the world of having pretty pictures, backgrounds, and stationary per se. It’s a fun bit of being a blogger and has contributed to my creativity to some degree. It’s also enabled me tho…
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How to Enjoy Disneyland Pregnant and with a Toddler in Tow. Plus all the Tips, Tricks, and Delicious Gluten-free Goods!
We had the most wonderful time at Disneyland this past month and we already miss it! It was a spur-of-the-moment trip, but with quick prep and excitement, we were ready to go! I knew that it was going to be a little new for us going 16 weeks pregnant as well as with a…