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Our First Days HomeOur First Days Home

Avonlea was a great baby from the very beginning.  She's been a great sleeper and doesn't fuss much, except for when she's hungry.  She even enjoys having her diaper changed and having her clothes changed!  That makes me happy because I have a ton of…

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She's Here!She's Here!

I am 2 weeks postpartum - it's INSANE that time has already flown by that quickly!  It seems like I was just sitting here being nervous about labor and delivery, and now that is all behind me!Avonlea Clara made her appearance on Monday, June 24 at 8:…

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Today is My Due Date!Today is My Due Date!

This last week of pregnancy is just really giving it to me.  Since last Monday's appointment, I have been struggling every day with my sore bum. I just couldn't take it anymore yesterday, so I scheduled a last minute appointment at my OBGYN.  I met w…

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Still Pregnant!Still Pregnant!

I went to the doctor on Monday and was "checked" for progress.  As of then I was 2 cm dilated!  I was so surprised - I fully expected her to say, "Nope, all closed up and no signs of progress".  I guess I assumed this based on my sister's and mom's e…

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Doctor Update & Pregnancy FashionDoctor Update & Pregnancy Fashion

Doctor UpdateI got to see one of my favorite doctors yesterday for my 38 week appointment. She told me I was looking great, and as of right now she did not see a reason for me to be a candidate for a c-section.  Even though I gained 5 lbs this week, …

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38 weeks & 2 days Pregnant38 weeks & 2 days Pregnant

Two milestones were reached this past weekend!First, I made it to the 38 week mark in my pregnancy - that is great news!  I know she's still growing because by the day it seems as though my stomach is getting tighter and tighter.  More aches and pain…

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She's Almost Here!She's Almost Here!

On Monday I had a rate of growth ultrasound to determine just how healthy our little lady is!This appointment went so much better than last week's! It's always nice and comforting to see the little lady moving around in there on the sonogram screen. …

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Stressed-Less LivingStressed-Less Living

A few weeks ago I began this online bible study through Proverbs 31 Ministry.  It's called Stressed-Less Living, and it follows along with Tracie Miles' book on how to lessen the stress in our lives.This study could not have come at a better time, wi…

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3.5 weeks To Go!3.5 weeks To Go!

**all photos on this post, with the exception of the first one, were professionally taken by Emily at Elkinks Photography.  It's hard for me to imagine that I am this close to the end of my pregnancy.  It truly seems just like yesterday that I found …

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7.5 Weeks to Go!7.5 Weeks to Go!

This break from Weight Watchers was exactly what I needed (not that I'd ever recommend becoming pregnant if you're burned out on your healthy eating journey!).  It has been so nice, and such a breath of fresh air, to just relax about food and not wor…

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Weight Gain and Pregnancy... son of a...Weight Gain and Pregnancy... son of a...

I'm not sure there is a truly a polite way to tell an overweight person that they are, in fact, overweight.  All I know is that I know I'm overweight, and I don't want to be reminded that I am, especially whenever I'm in an already vulnerable positio…

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Minor Health IssuesMinor Health Issues

It's been a rough last few days around these parts.  Just when I felt like this pregnancy thing wasn't so bad afterall, something else comes up that knocks me off of my feet.I hope that I can one day look back and laugh at how upset I am about this i…

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Projects Before Baby ArrivesProjects Before Baby Arrives

I have a few things that I want to accomplish before the baby arrives. 1. Daycare: Many have warned us that we have to start as soon as possible in order to get ourselves on the waiting lists.  Just like I did with wedding planning, I'm procrastinati…

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27 Weeks27 Weeks

Here's something unbelievable to me: I'm now 27 weeks pregnant!  This also means I have just 1 trimester left to go before the little girl makes her debut.   People told me this would go by fast, but I really cannot believe how quickly it has!  I've …

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Did I Tell You?Did I Tell You?

It's a girl!!12 weeks Yes, we are having ourselves a sweet, little lady.  Now, obviously there has to be a story that goes along with this.  As Joel would say, "You can't simply give the facts - you have to tell it as a 'story'".  I like to think of …

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The Positive Side to PregnancyThe Positive Side to Pregnancy

Now, there have been a few wins.  In terms of food, I went from not being able to stand chocolate of any kind, to eating it like I normally would (binging), and now I've progressed to eating it in moderation.  Though, I'm still not overly crazy about…

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What I've Been EatingWhat I've Been Eating

Today I'm going to talk about my eating habits since getting pregnant.Now, you might think that since I've expressed so much worry about gaining baby weight, that I must be eating super healthy, remaining conscientious of every single thing I put int…

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