join me in the art of living courageously
I’ve gotta write this down. It’s entitled “Postpartum Bliss” because that’s what this season has been. And it’s so starkly different than my first experience, struggling so deeply with undiagnosed postpartum depression. Part of me feels like I’m holding my breath, having squeaked by the first 6 weeks with only low moments, that I’m able to come out […]
Read MoreWritten January 25, 2019, 2 days before my daughter’s due date. If I see one more self-righteous, shock factor pro-life photo or statement. Listen, I’m as pro-life as they come. I’ve had a huge heart for babies who are unwanted and moreso a passion for mamas who are facing pregnancy that is unexpected and perhaps […]
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This is a guest post, or you could say a “re-blog with permission” from Hannah Rosenboom of Sincerely Hannah. Find original post and blog here. This specific writing of hers hit me so hard that I immediately wrote to ask if I could have her guest post like, right now on my blog and if […]
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Hello friends! I’m here with another topic that requires courage! Labor & birth. I am 30 weeks along with my 2nd baby and starting to prepare for labor & her birth. This post is inspired by my conversations with many amazing moms who have had many amazing different birth stories. I love gaining tips from […]
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Did the title pull you in? It’s actually a little bit of a joke. I have hesitated to write on this topic because I’ve had a good dose of what it’s like to try everything and your baby sleeps terribly. Hearing that sleep deprivation is a true warfare tactic really resonated with me in that […]
Read MoreI believe, I believe in the story The one where I was loved Since before I was The one where the earth was created For my enjoyment and tender care The one where this loving being Formed and fashioned me Lovingly orchestrated me, my life The one who I learned to trust […]
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Ah, the essential oil craze. It sure can seem like that on social media these days, can’t it! I never imagined they would become so popular; it’s so funny! It feels like there were a select few nerdy people who became aromatherapists and would maybe have sign-ups for an online course. And then…the general public […]
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