Labor of Love

Bed rest is poorly named. There is nothing, absolutely nothing, that is restful about it. Before experiencing it first hand, I was guilty of thinking it would actually be a treat to spend a few weeks of pregnancy on the couch having nothing else to do but watch my favorite movies and flip through my favorite magazines. …

Nesting or Crazy?

It has happened. I'm either nesting or losing (more of) my mind! Let me preface this next paragraph by saying I know that these thoughts are NOT NORMAL and completely crazy. My rational self knows that these thoughts make no sense at all, but I can't help myself. I've entered the part of pregnancy known …

Exhale

We went for our check up yesterday and left encouraged. Nothing of note really happened, but I think we all were more optimistic than we were last time. A huge part of that is because I'm past the 30 week milestone. I was  born around this gestational age and I'm (arguably) just fine 🙂 Even …

No Boxes

I filled out our registration paperwork for the hospital. I just wanted it checked off the list. Some things I let go until the last possible second, but other things I need to get done ASAP or else they haunt me until I make them go away. I wanted to get those forms filled out …

Hanging Tough

We are doing good over here. They days are getting easier. Maybe it's because we are getting into a groove or maybe it's because we have been making a conscious effort to maintain a positive attitude. We've continued to be supported and loved by many friends and family. Our visitors have brought lots of positive …