finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
It’s books day! Just for the mamas-to-be! As I reflect back on the books I’ve read throughout my four pregnancies I wanted to share my very top favorites, the books that really impacted how I think about pregnancy and the ones that helped me best prepare for motherhood. Have you read any of them? What books do […]
Today, I’m two days late. Late for what? Well … MY FOURTH BIRTH! Hence, another belly photo instead of a sweet little baby face! Except, harping on “late” is actually quite silly because I know due dates are merely guess dates. Due dates don’t mean nothing, per se, but they definitely don’t mean everything. This time though, […]
This might not be the most entertaining post, but hopefully it’s informative for you pregnant gals who are curious about my supplement line up. I will confess that I really stink at taking vitamins regularly. To help with that, I keep them all on the kitchen counter so they’re in view at all times. This […]
I was quietly eating my burrito when a middle-aged woman stopped by my table and said, “When are you due?” “In two or three weeks,” I replied. Her mouth gaped open. I knew nothing good was coming next. And I was right. “Oh … wow … I mean … you just look … so … […]
How far along: 39 weeks on the dot Gender: A big ol’ bundle of boy! Weight gain: It’s to the point where I don’t feel like myself. A big part of it has to be the summer heat and how swollen my feet and legs are. I’m +45 pounds or so and that sounds like a beast to […]
It’s no secret that I dislike giving birth. Pregnancy is generally pretty great (although the lack of ankles I’m dealing with right now are less than pleasant) and the mass rush of love once baby is in my arms is pure perfection, but the unknown hours of labor and the whole “giant baby coming out […]
I’m on a massive countdown to fall. And yes, that means I’m complaining about the weather again. Pregnant ladies can do whatever they want, haven’t you heard? Because ya’ll, summer pregnancies are HARD! I mean, the heat! I die! I swear this summer has been 10x worse than the years I was pregnant with Jem (born […]
Max snapped my photo at the state park yesterday while I hobbled around trying not to lose my footing. He turns 5 this week and I can hardly believe that 5 years ago I was just days away from birthing a 10 pound, 4 ounce little boy … and now he’s just. so. big. And awesome. […]
Petunia dress c/o Paisley Raye, shop more Paisley Raye pretties here! Helloooooo third trimester! I can’t believe you’re back … again. I’m totally tired, feel GINORMOUS, and am oh so thankful that it rained again today. One more day I haven’t had to survive the sweltering summer heat — hallelujah! I keep thinking that […]
I love pregnancy. I love new life and the idea that God is knitting together an amazing person inside of me. I feel honored to be a vessel for that. A home to a miracle. That’s probably why I get all swoon-y over other mama’s bellies. They’re magic. And beautiful. All of them. When I […]
Of all the sessions I’ve done with Christine, this might be my very favorite. Yes, I think it actually is. She finalized over 50 photos of me and my littles and I just love the simplicity and joy in each one of them! Today, I’m spoiling you with a peek at my top 10! If […]