It feels a bit audacious to entitle this post with that line. What mom wouldn’t give all for her kids, if she could? It’s not what the dreamy romantic younger version of myself thought of first when I dreamed of having a family one day, to be honest. As the dream come true unfolds, theContinue reading “The Happy Sacrifices of a Mama”
Category Archives: Birth
Eilah’s Birth Story
It’s a little over one year from the birth of my second baby and it’s time to write. Hers was so special to me, I’ve just had to treasure it in my heart for this year. I write it here on my blog not to be too personal, but because I desire this blog toContinue reading “Eilah’s Birth Story”
How to Recover from Birth
Dear mama, You’ve just come through it, haven’t you? I remember the complete shock when my first child was born. My first thought was “Whoa, heavy!” It was a water birth & as soon as he was in my arms, I realized why it was so crazy carrying him those last few weeks- 9 lbsContinue reading “How to Recover from Birth”
2019- Year in Review
2019 will always be the year I had my baby girl. She came to us “late” but early this year in February. Such a sweet gift and perfect addition to our family. I just finished playing with my son, laying beside each other laughing inside his tent. There’s nothing that fills my heart so muchContinue reading “2019- Year in Review”
Fear’s Words- Post by Hannah Rosenboom
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 ifContinue reading “Fear’s Words- Post by Hannah Rosenboom”
How I Prepare for Labor & Birth- Homebirth or Hospital
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 fromContinue reading “How I Prepare for Labor & Birth- Homebirth or Hospital”
Samuel’s Birth Story
This is my story, as a first-time mama. This is the story of my son Samuel’s birth! What a swirl this past year has been! It’s time to write out his birth as his first birthday is drawing close! I’ve always adored kids and connected so well with them. I’ve also always avoided newborns. TheyContinue reading “Samuel’s Birth Story”
courage is in the leap 