I remember every detail about my first miscarriage. Just that morning I had joyfully prepared a brunch for small group friends, happily placing my hand on my stomach, thinking about this bundle of joy in my stomach. We were in our early weeks, so I was not planning on telling my friends, but I had …
Tiny, eager hands reached out for the crinkly, squishy toy I placed before him. Without hesitation or reluctance, his little arms would stretch out and his hands would search for the toy within his grasp. He was seeking the toy. My son is at the point where everything is interesting to him. It’s a fun game …
Tears streaming down my face, I screamed in my head, “How can I do this long term?! There must be something wrong with me. Breastfeeding must not be for me.” Breastfeeding struggles are real (understatement? Anyone else feel me on this?). Sam would get frustrated, throwing his head back, becoming so red in the face …
I loved reading this verse during pregnancy before becoming a new mama. As Elizabeth’s baby leaps within her, she is filled with God’s presence. The very being of God fills her soul to completion. “At the sound of Mary’s greeting, Elizabeth’s child leaped within her, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.” (Luke1:41 …
I gave my body permission to do what God intended during labor and delivery. What my body was made to do. Created to do: to feel. As some might say, to feel all the gut-wrenching, mind-numbing, face-searing pain of labor. In spite of all that, I wanted to be present in the room. To be …
There is something magical about growing a human. You are becoming a mother. Your body is doing this totally amazing thing of knowing exactly what to do and when. All that is required is for you to find time to rest (easier said than done…until the third trimester hits…and you have no choice :)) and …
