Once again it is time for fun in the sun! Here are my top 6 picks for summer to help you survive, thrive, and indulge this year. This post contains affiliate links. My Top 6 Picks for Summer 1. Belly Bulge Slimming Swimsuit - Last summer I was able to hide my pregnancy for the first 14 weeks with this blue Ruffled One-Piece Swimsuit from Target. The tiered ruffles are very flattering. In fact, I am still loving this suit this summer as I am continuing to lose my baby weight. Of course this swimsuit won't turn you into a size 2, but hopefully it can give you the confidence you need to feel comfortable at the beach this summer. 2. … [Read more...]
The Pros and Cons of Telling People About a Miscarriage
Grief is an extremely intimate thing. Usually, we aren't given a choice when it comes to inviting people into our circle of grief. When a person dies, we can't hide it. However, we can limit how many people know about a miscarriage. So then the question becomes: what are the pros and cons of telling people about a miscarriage? First of all, I want to be clear that I don't think anyone should grieve in complete silence. A miscarriage isn't something anyone should feel like they need to hide. I highly encourage you to tell at least one person besides your doctor. Secondly, there is not a right or wrong way to grieve. Some people will … [Read more...]
What to Buy at Dollar Tree: Spring Edition
My Dollar Tree was freshly stocked with some fun spring items. Look for these $1 spring finds at your Dollar Tree! What to Buy at Dollar Tree: Spring Edition 1. Salt and Pepper Shakers - I can't get over the cuteness of these ceramic chick and bunny salt & pepper shakers. 2. Refrigerator Magnet Set - I found these Easter themed magnets in the seasonal section in the front of the store. 3. Gardening Tools - There are a variety of gardening gloves, tools, and planters at Dollar Tree. 4. Laptop Stickers - These would make a fun gift for a tween or teen. My Dollar Tree had 4 varieties: emojis (pictured), hashtags … [Read more...]
Isaac’s Birth Story
Our newest little bundle of joy was born on January 25th, but Isaac's birth story starts way before that. Low Fluid When Grace was born in 2009, I was induced because the amniotic fluid level was dangerously low. Her birth ended up being a natural and fast delivery. When Noah was born in 2012, we checked for low amniotic fluid a little early since Grace's fluid level was so low. Noah ended up being born a few days earlier than his scheduled c-section (he was breech) because he also had low amniotic fluid. Since I had a history of low amniotic fluid with both of my previous babies, we started monitoring Isaac's fluid levels at 36 weeks. … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cherry Cake with Chocolate Fudge Glaze
This post was originally published on January 25, 2010 and contains affiliate links. My mother’s chocolate cherry cake recipe is one of the easiest (and yet most impressive!) desserts I have ever made. Whenever I make this cake, everyone gives it rave reviews. The base is a box cake mix. Forget making a cake from scratch ever again! Go to the store and pick out the most sinfully chocolate cake mix they have, and you are already halfway there to having a luxurious dessert. Chocolate Cherry Cake with Chocolate Fudge Glaze Cake: 1 chocolate fudge cake mix 1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling 1 tsp almond extract 2 eggs … [Read more...]
Introducing Baby Isaac!
It is a boy!! Our tie-breaker baby was born on Wednesday, January 25th. Baby Isaac weighed 7 lb exactly and was 20.5″ long. Isaac born one week after his due date, and he was completely worth the wait! I had been hoping for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), but that didn't work out for us. I was really disappointed when I had to have a c-section with Noah, but this time around I am at peace with it. I had been praying that my labor would start spontaneously on its own. I had been praying for a natural delivery. I had been praying for a birth free from complications and interventions. None of those things happened, but God had … [Read more...]
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