I can’t sew, or knit, or crochet. The only creative endeavors that don’t completely wither under my care are food, words, and photography. Yes, food is a creative endeavor. At least it is in my house. Today, in honor of my lack of crafty-type skills (and because I stayed up too late watching LOST with …
Boppy Total Body Pillow Review & Giveaway!!!
When I was a little girl I remember hearing an account from someone that claims to have seen heaven. In their narration they described a couch/bed thingy that moved around you instead of requiring you to change positions to get comfortable. This was way before memory foam and sleep number beds. Back then, water beds …
My Baby Body
THE QUESTION no mom will answer “What will my stomach look like right after I give birth?” When I was pregnant with my first child I asked the moms in my office this question repeatedly and never got a straight answer. Is it really so bad that expecting moms should be kept in the dark …
Baby Naming Contest
On Saturday afternoons Daniel and I jump in the car for our weekly restaurant adventure. Besides the obvious (purse, camera, notebook), I always have one special item with me: a baby name book. Unfortunately, it sits in the floor board the entire time. This is our only uninterrupted time together and we always have so …
Restless Leg Syndrome During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
I have had Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) on and off for years. In my early twenties a doctor prescribed me a tranquilizer and I was able to sleep through the night. However, as I became aware of holistic living I cut out the drugs and realized I could control RLS with a Calcium-Magnesium supplement along …
Prenatal Ultrasounds: Peek at What Price?
When I got pregnant for the first time I took for granted that we would find out our baby’s gender before the birth. “Why not?” I thought. The answer to that question came during a routine visit with my chiropractor, who specialized in caring for expecting mothers. As I chattered on about our excitement in …
Dear Baby D
Dear Baby D, I felt you go “bonk bonk” tonight and thought about how amazing it will be to meet you face to face. I know we’re only thirteen weeks along in this journey, but when a baby goes “bonk” his/her mama knows.
Eight minutes!
I have eight minutes to blog until bedtime. Yeppers, bedtime for this pregnant mommy of an active toddler is 9 pm. As I sit here, recapping my day over oatmeal cookies and raw milk, all I can say is thank you Jesus it’s bedtime!
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