Laying in bed tonight looking at pictures of my babies and just feeling an overwhelming sense of thankfulness. My children bring me an incomprehensible amount of joy. The love they have for their daddy and me, and for each other just melts my heart. I love watching them play and giggle together. Felicity already takes …
Brotherly Love
Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve noticed something about Hudson. Something that has brought me a lot of joy. As a mom, we try and pray that how we teach our children to interact causes a bond of love between them, and not division. That the connection a brother and sister have is more …
Snow Days, and Goal daze. Is it worth making goals this year?
We’ve had so much snow the last few weeks. Honestly, the most I can remember since high school years, (as if it were that far away.😆) But really, it’s been so beautiful, and fun for us to enjoy. Hudson loves playing in the snow. And I love watching him and Jett run around in the …
My Journey with Gestational Diabetes Part 2
I’m still the same mamma.💙 (Swipe to see me last July) A year ago I was at my fittest since high school. I was even below pre-baby weight and felt good about where I was at. But there were 2 things here that weren’t right. 1. I wasn’t exercising as I should. 2. I wasn’t …
36 Week Bumpdate
36 Weeks, 1 day! We are so close to meeting our sweet Felicity I can hardly stand it! This week I started Raspberry Leaf Tea, Primrose Oil, and collecting colostrum. I did the first 2 with Hudson and really believe it helped with parts of labor. As for the colostrum, because of how GD can …
Here’s What I’m Packing in my Labor & Delivery Bag This Time
I am 35 weeks now and the impending time is starting to really drive my crazy! 😅 I’m so excited, but also a little nervous about how labor & delivery will go this time around as a high risk pregnancy. One thing I do know, is that having a hospital bag packed is a must, …
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 the …
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, that …
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 God …
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 toddler …