"We need to admit you tonight. Is there someone here with you?" "Wait, why?" "Because, mama, at this point, he's safer out of you than in you." Talk about shock! I struggled with high blood pressure the last month of my pregnancy. That day, I was running some very high readings, and my husband begged … Continue reading The Miracle of Matthew: One Year Later
Farewell Maternity Leave: This Mama’s Anxieties About Returning to Work
My last day of maternity leave is here! How?! It seems like yesterday we were driving home from the hospital while I stared at the 5 lbs of beautiful we just welcomed into the world. I'm spending today with all three of my boys. Smiling as my 3-year old sings to the baby. Going slightly … Continue reading Farewell Maternity Leave: This Mama’s Anxieties About Returning to Work
Thankful & Grateful
This time last year my heart was incredibly heavy as it was use to being. I was amidst a season of thanksgiving, and to be honest, I found it very hard to be thankful. Each holiday was another reminder of how empty our home felt, of our little baby in heaven. This time last year … Continue reading Thankful & Grateful
Some Parenting Realness
It's 4am and this mama can't sleep. Baby usually pushes on my bladder in the 3 o'clock hour every night. I'm lucky if I can fall back asleep within the few hours I have left before it's time to start the day. I know, I know...using my phone doesn't help. But my mind is heavy. … Continue reading Some Parenting Realness