Category Archives: pregnancy

The Announcement that Caused Excitement…

I had planned to keep up with blogging, but life got in the way…again. Only, I mean LIFE… About a week ago, we made a little announcement to our children and well, lets just say it caused a GREAT deal of EXCITEMENT. Honestly, I wish I had pictures or a video, but I don’t… You…

Working through the Fear of another Birth after Trauma

Fear is not of God, it is of Satan.  So, I know I should not be afraid if I were to get pregnant again, but in the back of my mind I honestly am.  I am admitting it here, for all of you.  I am not afraid of the pregnancy, yes, they are hard on…

Joyfully Nursing Toddlers

I have been nursing a toddler for nearly seven years.  No, not the same one, but, five different children.  Right now, I am nursing a 28 month old and a 14 month old.  Honestly, I am feeling a bit of sadness.  Why?  I have not had a baby over a year old and not yet…

My Adventures in, Breastfeeding for the Long Haul

As a mom of a large family, I have made it a priority to breastfeed from the beginning. There was never a question of what kind or if we would need formula. I believe that God designed our bodies to meet a baby’s needs, and that human breastmilk is the best food for babies. Our…

One Year Ago Today…I was…

Well, to get there, let’s remember what Christmas was like one year ago. On December 22, I woke up very pregnant, but also feeling really sick. I vomited numerous times, but knew I had to go to my ob appointment. It was 1.5 hours away and it was a VERY long drive. To top it…