It seems like all around you, from the time you find out you’re pregnant, to the time the baby is born, to every single day after…you hear it: “Breast is best!” From the overly cheerful lactation consultant in the maternity ward who tricks you into thinking that every moment spent breastfeeding will be a rainbow-and-unicorn-level magical…
The 14 Best Baby Items I Didn’t Register For…but totally should have
I specifically remember the day when Bryce and I were sitting on the couch in January and we decided we should probably actually start preparing for our new baby, and start our registry. I had no idea where to begin…so I posted on Facebook. That was REAL DUMB. I ended up getting over 200 comments…
How to: Cheap and Easy 12 Minute Burp Cloth Tutorial
One day while nesting before Max arrived, I had the idea to make some burp cloths. Little did I know that these would be the MOST used item during Max’s infancy. Not only have they been used as burp cloths, they have been used as pee shields, naptime face-covers, and when we tuck them into…
The Greatest Gift
This is a sponsored post by Qeepsake.com. All opinions expressed are my own. Before my wedding, my aunt threw me the most wonderful English tea party bridal shower. The theme: Something old, something new. Each guest brought me something from our registry, as well as an heirloom that they wanted to give to me. I…
Celebrating Year One of Marriage
Note: I wrote this post last month…but due to a new baby in my arms all the day long…I never got a chance to get the pictures in and post it. So here it is: a month after our first anniversary! It’s fitting that today it’s pouring down rain. Rain pours on the best days…
Max’s Birth Story
On April 20, I went to bed with my alarm set for 9:00. I had my 38 week doctor’s appointment scheduled for the following morning at 10:30. I slept horribly that night. Worse than I had in a long time. I woke up around 3:00 a.m. and couldn’t get back to sleep until 7:00. When…
Our Son’s Name and the Story Behind It…
When Bryce and I found out we were having a boy, we tossed around a few names…but there was one that we kept coming back to. You see…Bryce and I both spent nearly every summer of our childhood and teenage years at Camp Tippecanoe Baptist Camp in Northern Indiana. It was there that we not…
My Third Trimester Lifesavers!!!
About a month ago, I confidently wore my Toms wedges to my baby showers. And I started getting a little cocky as people kept telling me they couldn’t believe I could wear “heels” at 33 weeks pregnant. “Oh…my feet are just fine! No swelling here! They’re actually comfortable!” Turns out…that was the last day that I…
Maternity Pictures!
We were so lucky to be able to sneak in an extra trip home before our baby boy is born…and on our first day back, we got to head up north to see Mandy…our dear friend who took our engagement pictures and wedding pictures. A couple months back she messaged me and said, “When do…
7 Things to NEVER Say to a Pregnant Woman
If you are pregnant, or have ever been pregnant…chances are someone has said something to you along the way that made you cock your head to the side, and in your head (or out loud for that matter…) say, “REALLY? Did you REALLY just say that to me just now?” It wasn’t until I became…