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CYG - Day 25 - Baby Showers
We had 3 showers when we were expecting little Caroline. We were filled with such excitement and surrounded by such love and anticipation. Our friends and family poured gifts, encouragement, and...
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CYG - Day 26 - Her Age
Today's Capture Your Grief topic is her age. I had carried Caroline for 39 weeks and 2 days when she passed away. We learned of her death in the evening of October 19, and she was born the next...
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CYG - Day 27 - Artwork
This is the embroidery I did to hang above Caroline's crib. It's made to match the bedding. It turned out so cute in the nursery! I didn't take it down until after Addalee was born. I just didn't...
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CYG - Day 29 - Music
I have always had a special connection to music. I come from a very musical family (though none of their talents made it to me), so we were always surrounded by music of all types and styles. I also...
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Falling Behind
I still have every intention of finishing up the Capture Your Grief series, but I'm having a really hard time finding the motivation right now. I guess I just kind of feel like I'm so far behind on...
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Chili Cook-offs and Fevers
So this last week has kind of been a bust. As always, I have these grand ideas of actually getting things accomplished and marked off my proverbial to-do list (which only ever seems to grow, even when...
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DIY Little Turkey Shirt
Since Thanksgiving is next week, I thought I’d share a little project. I wanted to make sure that Addalee had a little something special to wear for this year. Last year, we had been given a cute...
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Happy Thanksgiving
I know the day is almost over and people are probably thinking more about those Black Friday sales than Thanksgiving at this point, but I wanted to quickly say HAPPY THANKSGIVING from our family to...
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The Fear
Where have I been? The answer is right here, the whole time. I’ve been waking up each day, feet hitting the floor, going non-stop, (thankfully) cleaning sippy cups and dirty hands, torn...
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
First of all, I'd like to thank everyone for offering me so much support with that last post. I needed it, and you all came through. I really appreciate the friendships that I've made through this...
View ArticleDifficult Days
Gosh, I've gotten so bad at blogging. I hate it, because I really do have a lot to say, I'm just struggling to get it typed out. Our little family had a busy, but nice Christmas and New Year. I want...
View ArticleBaby Cooper and Family Update
Baby Cooper was born this morning. His mama began the induction process on Sunday morning, and it was a long and difficult process. His family held him and loved him, and have started down the long...
View ArticleThe Great Unknown
Throughout life, we're faced with many situations that put us on the edge of the great and vast unknown. I've never been good at taking the leap, trusting that things will work out. I've always been a...
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Introducing...
It's taken me 2 weeks to get the official post done to introduce sweet little Abigail Caroline. Its been quite a ride since she made her debut on January 28 at 9:10 pm. She is a tiny girl, weighing...
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Should I Be Scared? - A Birth Story
"Should I be scared?" It's a phrase that has been uttered at 2 of the most terrifying moments of my life. I said those words on that dark and drizzly October night. We were desperately watching the...
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One Month
It's hard to believe that Abigail is already a MONTH old! Wow! Time is definitely flying by. Actually, Addalee is 18 months old now. Surreal.It's amazing to watch another child grow. I'm so...
View ArticlePP Pre-E
Did you know that you can get Pre-Eclampsia AFTER you give birth?! Yeah. Me either. But apparently it happens. It's aptly named Postpartum Pre-Eclampsia, and it's no fun.I'm a low blood pressure...
View ArticleIt's Almost Here...Again
It's that time of year again. Mother's Day.I'm happy to say that I don't dread it nearly as much as I have in years past. But it's still kind of an awkward day for me. I'm not completely sure how to...
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Known Love
I ran across this picture on Facebook today and it angered me.I'm almost certain that whomever created this little image had nothing but good intentions, but it made me wanna puke and punch something....
View ArticleDiaper Genie
We sold our Diaper Genie today. Actually, we sold the Diaper Genie and our wipe warmer. Big deal, right? Well yeah, kinda. Not because I'm a hoarder and actually got rid of something (technically, I'm...
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Addalee Turns 2
2 years ago on this day, our hearts were filled with such hope and our tummies with lots of butterflies. After a very difficult 36 weeks of pregnancy (emotionally and physically), we were being induced...
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Happy "2 Old" Art Birthday Party, Addalee!
You guys. My middle baby is 2...what?! How has this happened? Seems like just days ago we were bringing her home from the hospital and watching her learn to roll over, eat solids, talk, walk, etc....
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On Her 3rd Birthday
On this day, 3 years ago, we said hello and goodbye to our precious firstborn daughter, Caroline Elizabeth. She was born at 7:27pm and weighed 6lbs 11oz and was 21 inches long. She was a whole person,...
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2014 - A Rocky Start
It’s a new year (or actually 21 days into it!). For many that means resolutions. I’ve never been a New Year’s resolution kind of gal. I guess mostly because I know that I’m not going to stick to it,...
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Abigail Turns 1
Abigail is officially 1, y’all. Where has the time gone?! I feel like almost no time has passed since she was born. This year has flown by.It’s been amazing to watch her grow. The fact that I’m...
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