Monday was not a good day. Honestly, we’ve been having more bad days than good lately. Monday afternoon I was feeling downright sorry for myself. Probably because we spent Monday afternoon at the children’s hospital. Brigham is still grabbing his ears and screaming and also has a wet cough that … ... [Read more...]

This post is in honor of Theta Mom’s First Blogoversary contest! When I was in college my girlfriends would often talk of the future and all the dreams they had for themselves. Marriage and babies would usually become the common denominator during these conversations. I would give them a polite nod … ... [Read more...]

I spent Friday night in the ER getting my right breast cut into. But let me go back a bit to fill you in. I developed a small lump at the top of my right breast over two weeks ago. I assumed it was a clogged duct and massaged it and applied heat/ice packs to try to help it go away. It did not go … ... [Read more...]

I’ve been reading so many birth stories lately in preparation for the birth of our next baby boy. I always appreciate the honesty and vivid descriptions. It helped me before I gave birth to Landon and it’s helping me again. Mostly it helps me realize that each story is unique and individual and that … ... [Read more...]

Although a bit late, I thought I would give everyone a tour of why I’m so thankful using some of our vacation photos . . The most loving and supportive husband a girl could ask for and the best father to our son . . . The cutest, smartest, funniest and most loving little boy a mom could ever ask for … ... [Read more...]

Well, we’re all packed and ready for our first big family vacation to Orlando, Florida. Aside from the flight (I absolutely hate flying if you didn’t already know that), I am so excited and happy to just be there. I have not seen my sister Cindi since June or my sister Jennifer since August. I’m … ... [Read more...]

The post title says it all . . . I’m pregnant with baby #2! It has been a huge shock to us {and everyone else}. I was on birth control so this took us by complete surprise. We always knew we wanted another baby but didn’t think it would be so soon! This experience has been the total opposite of the … ... [Read more...]

You know that thing they call the “corporate ladder”? Well, I just stepped off of it and got onto the “Mommy Ladder”. I resigned from my job on Thursday. After six months of working myself to the point of utter physical and mental exhaustion I decided I had had enough. Most people would probably … ... [Read more...]

Does anyone else have major trouble dealing with change? I remember back in 2003 when I decided to leave my safe job to try my hand as a wedding coordinator at a local venue. I was so nervous about it that I broke out in hives for a week! I usually get very anxious about the future. But lately I’ve … ... [Read more...]

Something scary happened on Wednesday. I went to the bathroom, which I do every 10 minutes it seems, only this time there was blood. I was at work so I tried to stay calm but everything in my brain was screaming “OH MY GOD, NO!” I called Naaman who told me to call the doctor. The doctor was very … ... [Read more...]