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miracle
When people would say “I’m praying for you”, I would think “Well, its not working.” I was praying that H would get better. And he wasn’t. But since August, I have been asking for different things – strength, patience, peace, comfort for my baby, wisdom for the doctors. Ever since I changed my prayers my whole self has changed. I feel much more peaceful, thankful, calm, and capable.
I recently...
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swimming in diapers
So H and I signed up for our first class together. A swimming class at our local gym for babies. It was as if we were meant to take the class — it was in the afternoon on a Friday — perfect timing for a working mama. The day of our first class arrives. I am anxiously rushing around the house making sure we have everything we need.
First item – swimsuit for mom: Usually this wouldn’t be a problem...
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nanna day
While I was on maternity leave, every Friday was “Nanna Day”. My mom was able to come and spend time with Baby H and I. It quickly turned into one of our favorite days of the week. We all loved it. H loved it because he loves his Nanna. I loved it because it meant a day free from worry and anxiety — everything was much less scary when my mom was there. Hubs loved it because he came back from...
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don't forget
Sleeping. Flat head. Rolling over. Sleeping. Eating. Dry skin. Cleaning. Me time. Shots at the doctor. Sleeping. Bottles. Exercising. Swaddling. Unswaddling. Sleeping.
These are the things I worried about before July 14.
Fever. Rash. Kawasaki. Sleeping. Hospital roommates. Steroids. Swelling. 4 a.m. blood draws. IVs. Sleeping. Vitals. Vitals at 2 a.m. Arthritis. Giving shots at home....
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doing it all
We came back from a few days at my Mom and Dad’s today. Heaven. I feel so much more confident when I am there. I’m not sure what it is. Perhaps being in the house where I grew up. Having my Mom there to help, laugh with, chat with, and adore my little boy with. I always leave feeling refreshed.
I feel like I can do it all. I can clean the house. Clean the baby. Clean myself. Get the dog...
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flat head
At our two month appointment the doctor told me that Baby H was beginning to develop a flat spot on the right side of his head. A what? I had never heard of this – perhaps evidence of my lack of baby preparation (can you ever really be prepared?). She told me all I had to do was make sure he slept with his head facing the other way and to have him spend lots of time on his tummy.
No problem. Got...
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laughter
During my maternity leave, Baby H and I have had the luxury of visiting my parents a few times. We go during the week while hubs is working – it gives him a full nights sleep and me some guaranteed naps. Plus, there are few things I love more than relaxing with my momma – maybe only spending time with my new little family.
This visit, Baby H had his first true laugh with his Nanna. He was...
