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NICU Diaries: Week 1
The days are all blurring together. I’m having a hard time responding individually to everyone, so here are updates! We named our baby Henry, and his goals are to REST and GROW. It…
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Welcome Baby #4!
Baby Boy surprised us with his debut around 5:30am! 2lbs 9oz, 14.5in long, very strong and feisty for his 28wks. Another adventure in the NICU for the next months so please pray for…
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Pregnancy Week 27: Hospital Stay
At the beginning of this week, Jer told me he’s proud of me and that I’ve been so good last week helping with cooking and stuff. He also said I need to take…
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Pregnancy Week 26
I’ve felt fantastic this week with energy enough to start cooking again, and even trying to bake a little with Lily! I think it was that boost from going to the U-Pick farm…
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Back to School 2025
Met their teachers and walked the kids to their classrooms at Open House. I think the biggest change this year is the new “No Cell Phones” policy state law which makes it so…
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The Summer I Turned 37
The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes. Frank Lloyd Wright Dear Journal, I am very thankful to celebrate another birthday. My family made me feel so special while I took it…
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Simple Summer Joy: Kids on the Farm and Flowers
This has been a day full of contentment for me. I just felt so fulfilled at being outside surrounded by the flowers and sunshine with my children. I will miss them so much…
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Pregnancy Week 25
My appetite is back for the most part! Baby loves Mexican food—eggs and cheese in a tortilla for breakfast, vegetarian tacos that Jer makes with zucchini and corn and chipotle peppers in adobo…
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White Pine Hollow Trail
This summer it feels like I haven’t been able to have enough time with Jer. Honestly no matter how much time is given, it will always feel like I want more with him…
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Happy 14th Birthday, Lily!
L has had some pretty epic birthdays in the past since she’s our firstborn and only daughter. This year’s celebrations are small and simple in comparison, but I hope that our children know…
