We welcomed Archer Terrence Murray into the world on 1.20.19, six days before his “due date”. He was 7lb15oz and 20in of pure perfection. He definitely made me work for our introduction but when he joined us on a quiet Sunday morning he was… { read more }
Countdown: Two-ish more weeks, official due date is January 26th but we will see Weight Gain: 37 pounds. I’ve definitely noticed some swelling in the last two weeks. My feet seem a bit puffier and most days my rings go on and off fine,… { read more }
During pregnancy, we spend so much time preparing for baby and making sure we have everything that baby needs. But what about us? The fourth trimester, or the postpartum period, is a beautiful time but it does require some preparing for. Your body is… { read more }
Countdown: 4ish more weeks. The first half of this pregnancy seemed to drag on when I wasn’t feeling good, but with the holidays the second half has flown by! Weight Gain: 35 pounds. I’m still wearing my rings but I did notice on Christmas… { read more }
Countdown: less than six weeks left most likely! Theo was two weeks early so I’m assuming this little babe will be early too, although I could be wrong. Weight Gain: 33 pounds. At this point with Theo I had gained about 40 pounds, and… { read more }
I love the idea of having a Christmas book advent calendar. I have always been such a book lover. When I found out I was pregnant with Theo I knew I wanted to instill that love in him as well. What better way… { read more }
I am a few weeks into the third trimester and I only have a few more pregnant updates to write. It’s crazy to think that the baby will be here so soon. We’ve got a lot stuff going on in the next two months… { read more }
Pregnancy is like a whole different ball game in your life. All of a sudden your hormones go crazy, your body is changing, and your body is no longer just your own. You’re growing a baby now, and whatever you do is going to… { read more }
I can’t believe I am already writing Theo’s two year update. Time truly never moves faster than it does after you become a parent. This kid is still so spirited and outgoing. He just has such a love for life and gets so… { read more }
I actually wrote Theo’s birth story a few weeks after he was born because I didn’t want to forget what the experience was like. I’m so excited to share it with you because I absolutely love hearing about other women’s births. My goal was… { read more }