5 Week Countdown {32 Weeks Pregnant}

Abigail now weighs over 3 pounds and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in my body. According to BabyCenter, I'm probably gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to Abigail (praying that is so, as I am gaining more than a pound a week in...

Essential Oils for Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Care

Since I was a little girl, my mom pursued natural methods to treat common childhood ailments. She used a combination of essential oils from Young Living, nutrition, and prayer. Sometimes, medications were needed, but they were not the "go-to" remedy in most situations.  In recent years, I became a distributor for Young Living essential oils....

31 Weeks {And a hospital packing list}

The clock is ticking. Six more weeks at most. By this time on April 5, we should be holding Abby in our arms. Based on this week's results, doctors have determined that they don't feel that it is safe for Abby to remain in-utero a single day past 37 weeks, which falls on Friday, April...

Emotional, But Okay

I can't even explain why I'm emotional today. Maybe it's just because…well…I'm pregnant. Perhaps it is because I'm fighting a cold/allergies/exhaustion today. Perhaps because all of the sudden I have realized that Abby really is arriving soon, and part of me doesn't feel prepared at all. It is just one of those days. Today's ultrasound...

Big Milestone {Week 30 Update}

Somehow, being 30 weeks pregnant sounds so much further along than 29 weeks. And, perhaps my psyche is talking to my body, because a few more aches and pains have been added to my pregnancy symptoms. Honestly, I feel like I have had an easy pregnancy devoid of most discomforts (though involving way more tests...

Keep Doing What You’re Doing {I think she meant prayer}

This weekend I am planning a nice, long post about the accomplishment of reaching 30 weeks of pregnancy! Woohoo! But, as tomorrow is a long day of in-service meetings (and Valentine's), a quick update is in order tonight. Abigail is doing wonderfully! Is she small? Yes. Is she still as happy as a clam? Absolutely....

At Least One More Week

"Ooos" and "Ahhhs" filled the room, as Abby yawned for the ultrasound screen and displayed her usual wiggly self - pug nose and all. While my eyes were drawn to the beauty and miracle of this child inside me, my mind and heart still felt the looming question: "Would we be having a baby this...

Living in the Shadow of a Miracle {Still 28 Weeks Pregnant}

I'm still pregnant, and I'm treasuring every moment. My reality of birth and early motherhood is changing.  My perspective on the next several months is changing. My priorities are shifting like a clock gone wild.  But, my God is not changing, shifting, or letting life spin out of control. David and I are truly okay....