finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
As I mentioned, my birth experience wasn’t what I planned. I had hoped for a calm waterbirth at our birthing center. Instead, Jemma was born under glaring lights in a stark white hospital room. Of course, what’s most important is we were both safe throughout our 3 days of labor. But still, I mourn a […]
Mandy from She Breathes Deeply is hosting a fabulous challenge called Project 31. It is based on the Scripture Proverbs 31:10-31 which is quite fitting for my life right now. In truth, I don’t have time to add something extra to my plate. I’m feeling quite full with the joys and stresses of managing my […]
My birth story took me the last 5 weeks to write. “Why?” you ask. Well, for one, Jemma’s birth was 40 hours long. 40 hours is not easily summarized in a few paragraphs. Two, I have a beautiful, bouncing baby in my arms most of the day. Three, said baby makes it difficult to type […]
This is more for me than anyone. Posting articles I hope to re-read in the future are best organized here. I’m so thankful for organizational tools like blogs. Three cheers for the 21st century. My birth story is almost ready to post. I know, quite a long time coming. But, anyways, as I journaled my […]
We are on the road to having a little girl who can sit up! For now, it’s what we call “the tripod”.
With the wintry weather upon us, Jemma and I have taken to weekly walks in some of our favorite inside places – Costco, the mall, grocery stores and Ikea. Last week we stumbled upon some sweet, kid-friendly things at Ikea. We didn’t purchase any, but might in the future! Dog bum clothes hooks, such bright […]
Milk Made Momma is the first of our 2011 Etsy Spotlight and we can’t rave enough about their products. Milk Made Momma has a lovely assortment of goodies just for mamas and babies – sweet toys, cloth wipes, skincare, baby dresses, nursing pads and much more. I especially appreciate that Becca, the genius behind Milk […]
On Thursday night I hit a big mama milestone – I left Jem with her first non-family member so Dominic and I could go on a date. This wasn’t just any non-family member, it was Jemma’s lovely nanny! I’m heading back to work in February and we wanted Jem and her nanny to have some […]
Our dear girl has so many nicknames. I wonder if she even knows her true name is Jemma! On any given day you might hear us calling her … Lovie – my favorite Sweetness Happiness Jemma Bird – Daddy’s favorite J Baby J Girl Jembo – I hate this, it sounds like Jumbo and I […]
Jemma and I surprised Daddy at work with lunch today. We had been running errands and our last stop was Costco – what better place for lunch? We grabbed pizza and a hot dog and made our way to his cabinet shop. After lunch Dominic gave us a tour of the new cabinet show room. […]
I’m so thankful for my iPhone’s video option … capturing priceless moments even if they aren’t the best quality. The first video is Jemma’s first on-camera laugh; the second is her recent “conversation” with her Daddy. Her sweetness just oozes! I love this girlie :)