While I was under the knife for my c-section with Paityn I had my tube tied – singular, not plural, since I only have one. Â This was the plan from the beginning. Â From the moment we found out we were pregnant we knew this would be our last. Â We were never sure if we wanted…
In the wee morning hours of Tuesday, May 22nd, the day I turned 36 weeks pregnant, I woke up with what I would call pretty intense contractions. Â At least the most intense contractions I’ve ever felt. Â I couldn’t sleep and the pain made it difficult to even walk to the bathroom. Â I decided around 6am…
Dear Brady, You are almost 23 months old. Â I haven’t written a monthly post in a while and I’m not sure when I will do it again. Â Life is crazy right now. Â Mama is on bed rest and baby sister is due to make her arrival and add to the craziness very soon. Â So, here…
It may not always appear that way, what with my sporadic disappearances and all, but gosh I love blogging. Â Specifically the great people I have “met” through this. Â You all have been so encouraging and thoughtful throughout my stint on bed rest and it means so much to read your sweet comments. The second night…
A week ago today I was released from the hospital! Â Why have I not told you sooner? Â How could I possibly not mention this huge news? Â Well, the first day was busy, the second I landed back in the ER, and then the following few days I spent snuggling my son and feeling large amounts…
Just a quick update between showing love to some of my favorite Etsy shops… I had another sonogram this morning to check in on my cervix and it was a little bit shorter than last week. Â That means there isn’t any hope of heading home for bed rest anytime soon… not that there was much…
Canned chicken gets a bad rap for being bland, dry, or stuck in boring cold salad territory. But when you’re staring down a busy weeknight or trying to keep the grocery bill under control, those humble cans in your pantry are absolute lifesavers. With the right flavor shortcuts, you can turn low-cost ingredients into warm,…
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If you find yourself hitting an afternoon wall, battling stubborn skin breakouts, or riding a constant wave of mood swings, your body might be trying to tell you something. While we all know obvious culprits like soda or candy, it is incredibly easy to consume hidden sugars throughout the day without realizing it. Recognizing the…