We just got back from flying to Cape Cod a couple weeks ago and it was so much fun! Some people were surprised that I flew so late in pregnancy (33-34 weeks) and that I was able to hike and ride my bike around the cape. (Read more about our Cape Cod Family Vacation here). READ MORE
Category: Pregnancy
10+ Amazing Reasons to Practice Yoga during Pregnancy
I am one of those people who absolutely loves being pregnant. While I don’t love the sciatica, leg cramps, morning sickness, or fatigue, I love the feeling of inner strength and wisdom that comes with pregnancy. I am constantly in awe with my body’s ability to grow a baby. To sustain another life for nine READ MORE
A Second Little One is Joining our Family!
Hey there! It’s been a while since I posted regularly on here, so I think it’s time for a little life update and explanation! I am pregnant! After being so on top of my blogging for several months, the first trimester fatigue and sickness hit me hard (or at least much harder than my first READ MORE
10 Actions to Have an Empowered Birth
I have been thinking about pregnancy and birth a lot lately because I have so many good friends who are pregnant right now. As they have asked me about my birth experience and how I prepared myself for my natural birth with Peter, it has caused me to reflect a lot on my experience and READ MORE
Review of Miracle Baby: a fertility doctor’s fight for motherhood (and some thoughts on motherhood)
I think one of the hardest trials a prospective mother might face is infertility. Growing up, one of my biggest fears was that I wouldn’t be able to have children. Then I couldn’t believe how quickly I got pregnant once we started trying. The reality of my pregnancy brought on its own anxiety. I hadn’t expected it to happen so easily. I began to doubt whether I was really ready for motherhood. Yet somehow God had trusted me with this baby and it was too late to change my mind.
Resources for a Natural Childbirth
This post contains affiliate links, which means that I may earn a small commission if you click through links and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. I only promote products that I wholeheartedly recommend! Last week I shared the story of our beautiful natural birth experience. I got such wonderful feedback from READ MORE
Peter’s Birth Story
I’m glad I’m finally getting to write about Peter’s birth! I have thought a lot about the experience over the last week and a half since he was born, and I am so grateful for the beautiful experience we had. I know there are so many conflicting perspectives on the birth process. While reading Marie READ MORE
7 Tips for a Positive Morning Routine
The past few days have been pretty tiring. I had noticed that ever since our last doctor’s appointment when we found that baby had turned to the breech position, I have been so exhausted! I figured it must be the subconscious toll the stress and nerves were having on me. By late afternoon or early READ MORE
I Need Thee Every Hour
It’s been a bit of a crazy week. I’ve been doing all I could to “nudge” myself into labor to no avail. Friday we went in for our weekly appointment and all looked great. Baby’s heart is beating strong and he is still wiggling around like a monkey. But apparently he is too much of READ MORE
Surviving your Summer Pregnancy (the glad I dids and the “wish i’d dones)
I can’t believe we are already coming to the end of June! The reality of baby on his way is becoming very real. And it better be, because he could be here any day now! I’m feeling very lucky that our summer has been (relatively) cool starting out. I remember this time last year already READ MORE