"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
Adoption Update – November 2018
Kicking off National Adoption Month with an update on our journey 💙 A little background... A precious 2-year old boy walked through our front door on December 19, 2017. He was followed by his foster mom at the time, who was carrying his precious 1-year old brother. It was love at first sight for this … Continue reading Adoption Update – November 2018
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
It Takes a Village & I’m so Thankful for Mine
This mama and daddy are pooped. Mega pooped. February has brought some scares and firsts for these new parents one right after the other. We've had a miscarriage scare. Another incident to add to the stress and anxiety of pregnancy after miscarriage. To feel the same symptoms and hear the same words from the doctor … Continue reading It Takes a Village & I’m so Thankful for Mine