I originally wrote this blog post in 2017 after my first pregnancy with gestational diabetes. I managed that pregnancy entirely by diet and gave birth to a healthy baby girl weighing 7 lbs, 10 ounces. Two years later, found myself pregnant again with another diagnosis of … [Read more...]
Harvey’s Birth Story
Will someone please tell me how it is possible that my sweet little baby Harvey is nearly one year old? This past year has been memorable and challenging in so many ways, but it has been a time to treasure through the frustrating moments because we added this handsome little man … [Read more...]
Hello, Gestational Diabetes: 34 Week Bump Update
My oh my, where has all the time gone during this pregnancy? Chasing around a very active toddler certainly makes the time fly by extra fast. Somehow, I'm already 34 weeks along and although there are so many similarities between my first pregnancy with Dessa and this experience, … [Read more...]
Dessa’s Birth Story
I have had every intention of sharing Dessa's birth story on the blog since the day she was born. Before that, actually. I kept notes on my phone of the events leading up to her birth because I knew that I wanted to share them here, but then our sweet girl arrived. And I went … [Read more...]
How This Pregnancy is Different from my First Pregnancy: 22 Week Bump Update
At 22 weeks pregnant, I'm more than half of the way through carrying the tiny new addition to our family. We are making slow progress in our baby preparations, but Rob and I talk about the baby between ourselves and with Dessa all the time. I often find myself answering questions … [Read more...]
Our Family is Growing … Again!
Rob and I are excited to finally let you in on a growing little secret: Dessa is going to be a big sister! The baby is due October 7 and we are completely overjoyed. It has been incredibly difficult to keep the news a secret from our friends, family, and all of you and we … [Read more...]
Will Baby Gavin be a Boy or a Girl?
Maria and I decided early on in our pregnancy that we did not want to learn the sex of our baby. But that doesn't mean we don't wonder if it's a boy or a girl! No matter what gender our baby is, we will be thrilled to have him or her in our arms. In the meantime, it's a little … [Read more...]
My Nine Month Maternity Fix Stitch Fix Review #50
Well, here we are. Nine days before my due date and I have my final Stitch Fix maternity review to share with you. I think my stylist, Kate, saved the best for last because there were some really beautiful items in my maternity fix this month. (If you love the color blue, you are … [Read more...]
37 Week Bump Update + Maternity Photos
It's hard to believe that Rob and I will meet the newest addition to our family in just a few short weeks. This last phase of the pregnancy has been incredibly busy and we are finally tackling the final items on our baby to-do list. I'm excited to share my 37 week bump update. … [Read more...]
