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This article is sponsored by Walmart but all thoughts within are my own. After our daughter spent 53 days in the NICU, I wanted to do something special as a thank you. Yes, saying thank you is always a good idea and a handwritten note is super special too. But my love language is gifts […]
October 9, 2022
I can't believe it's already time to get things ready for the new school year! My daughter and I shopped all things Walmart for back-to-school gear she wanted and we found the cutest things! From this set that comes with a backpack, lunchbox, and headphones to this set of two puzzles (alphabet and numbers), they […]
July 22, 2022
This post is sponsored by Walmart but all opinions are my own. This Mother's Day is so special to me! It's my first mother's day with both my kiddos! I am so excited to celebrate and also celebrate my mom and mother-in-law. I already finished my mother's day shopping and this year I shopped every […]
April 8, 2021
Trust Your Gut Sometimes, I have trouble discerning between a “gut-feeling” and an anxious thought. The night before I gave birth, I slept for one measly hour. Yes, I had a pregnancy pillow, but my anxiety was through the roof because I couldn’t feel his kicks that much (I usually felt them a lot at […]
February 24, 2021
Let’s get real about breastfeeding. It’s weird. It’s pretty cool. Yes, it can be painful and no, not every woman is able to do it. Yes, women shouldn’t be shamed for doing it publicly and no, formula-fed babies aren’t being set up for failure (the things people say sometimes…). Breastfeeding is a decision and a […]
December 2, 2020
As someone who gave birth twice in a year, I knew exactly what to pack in my hospital bag this time around. The first time we rushed to the hospital because my contractions started out of nowhere and were rapid! We quickly packed a few things but our family brought more things we needed the […]
October 5, 2020
When I think of my labor and delivery nurses with my girl, I am so thankful. My labor and delivery nurses helped me navigate those first couple days of motherhood by making sure I was healing well, getting enough sleep and water, and more. They were attentive, fun (jamming with me to @iamcardib), and servant-hearted. […]
September 11, 2020
One benefit of having babies a year apart is clearly seeing what items we use & what we haven’t touched so we know exactly what we need this second round. Hubs & I registered effectively the first time, so besides diapers, wipes, a car seat, and a few onesies, we need nothing else for baby […]
September 4, 2020
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Viactiv Calcium Soft Chews. All opinions are 100% mine. I thought having babies back to back was wild enough. Little did I know that this second pregnancy would take place during an international pandemic. There have been many curveballs and challenges with growing a […]
August 12, 2020
When I was making my postpartum plan, my mom insisted I needed AS MUCH care as the baby. I thought she was being dramatic and told her I could handle it. But she would not take no for an answer. After I had my swirl girl, she moved in for a month, and she and […]
August 11, 2020
We finally worked up the courage to travel with a baby and go on a long road trip! And we traveled pretty well if I may say so myself. I mean y’all, hubby says he is no longer scared of traveling with babies. If you’re planning a road trip with your baby soon, I have […]
August 8, 2020
Carrying babies is not often a secure experience. It’s a journey that none of us understand or have much control over. To the loving mamas who are bleeding, hurting, doubting, fearful or mourning, your pain is valid. You are not to blame. If you’re sitting in anxiety right now and need prayer, please know that […]
July 16, 2020Living Open-Handed — My 90-day devotional for the days when you need to be encouraged by scripture and softened by grace. — A devotional to be encouraged by scripture and softened by grace.