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 […]
38 Weeks So many pictures coming your way because … -crib is set up- -guest room is complete- -reading corner is ready- -changing table is full- -cloth diapers are washed- AND MUCH MORE!
I am SO OBSESSED with Jamba Juice right now. Tragically, it is getting expensive. It’s like I have to choose between Jamba and Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Life is full of tough choices. Too bad my tummy table only works with Jamba. That has made Jamba win alot lately :) Sidenote – I’ve been getting the […]
Tummy turned table isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
It was a long Monday and Dominic and I are wishing we were back at Skamania Lodge. SO RELAXING! We had a wonderful anniversary trip hanging out at the hotel, eating great food, dipping into the pool (yes, I squeezed my pregnant self into an unsuspecting swimsuit from the back of my closet) and enjoying […]
That Mama Gretchen and her 33 Week Beach BumpHaystack Rock, Cannon Beach, Oregon
G and baby (33 weeks) in front of our very own Alice in Wonderland door This Liz Lange Maternity Dress has been my absolute favorite this summer! I splurged and bought it in solid black and a purple pattern. I always say “too much of a good thing is a bad thing” which usually stops […]
Here it is … half way through another week and I’m just getting around to this handy pregnancy survey. Where does the time go? How far along? 32 weeks, 3 daysBaby’s Size: 3.75 pounds and 16.7 inches long is average for this week … think large jicama, yep, my baby is a jicama :)Total Weight […]
Can this bump get any bigger? They all tell me it will! OMG