You’re exhausted, your eyes are bloodshot and swollen, but you find yourself showering for the first time in a week and putting on mascara, only to capture his little feet and tiny features before he gets any bigger. You get the first photos as a new family and despite only knowing your new addition for less than a […]
2nd Pregnancy Update: 38 Weeks
14 Days! I know that these babies are so much easier to take care of when they are still in your belly, but with 14 days until my due date I am more anxious than ever to meet this little one! I want to find out if we are having a baby sister or brother, […]
Lottie Rose’s Birth Story: Part 1
I remember not wanting to make my 40 week appointment, I was afraid it would jinx me and I was convinced based on the women in my family and their previous first babies that I was destined to go at least 2 weeks early. As the weeks went by, I had to finally put that […]
2nd Pregnancy Update: 33 Weeks
The weeks are flying by now (as if they weren’t already). I’m counting down the last 7 weeks, which sounds like a lot – but I know are short and precious. More than ever, I can’t wait to meet this new babe (and to know if we’re getting a girl or a boy!), but I […]
Why I Don’t Find Out My Baby’s Gender
I always get the question how do you go 40 weeks without finding out the gender and why do you do it? This is why: I love having that one last surprise. I love gathering everyone in the hospital and the energy in the room when Josh walks out and surprises our family one last […]
2nd Pregnancy: 24 Week Update
24 weeks down, 16 to go! I can’t believe I’m 24 weeks. It’s gone so quickly… but I know I still have a ways to go. This last week has been the first week where I actually am starting to feel pregnant. Those simple things that you take for granted such as bending, climbing stairs […]