Laying here in exhaustion, reflecting on this weeks crazy turn of events. Just a few days ago we were ready to go for our Christmas trip, and overnight that changed. Our 3 year old came down with influenza a. My first reaction was frustrated, angry, heartbroken, stressed…. We’ve been blessed with a pediatrician for our …
Our 4th Anniversary Trip
2 weeks ago my hubby and I spur of the moment took the kids overnight to a favorite pumpkin patch that’s a few hours away to celebrate our anniversary. We had wanted so badly this year to go back to Monterey, where we had gone for our honeymoon. But it just wasn’t the right timing …
My Birth Story with Felicity
After a long drawn out but also very quick labor, we are so excited to welcome our sweet Felicity Ella to our little family. Born August 3rd, at 10 pm, here is her birth story, 🎀 So for just a little backstory, I was scheduled to be induced August 3, due to GDM, gestational hypertension, …
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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 …
A Post- Roe v. Wade Era, What Moms Need to do Next!
Mammas, Don’t shy away from the depth of yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling. I’ve already been told that “it’s disgusting that you support women’s right being taken away”. Mamas, this is when you stand even closer to what is truth. I owe an answer to God for my stance on this. If I don’t speak up …
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 heavy …
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 …
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 way …
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 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 I …