• Adventures

    Fall Moments in September

    I wanted to remember some moments we’ve had outside of the hospital this month. I’ve been finding comfort and upliftment in reading middle grade children’s books. Wonder. The one and only Ivan. Fish…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    NICU Diaries: Week 6

    Updates as we progress in the hospital. Read about last week: Week 5! Day 36: Lab Report + Pumping It was lab day for Baby when he gets all his tests done. His…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    NICU Diaries: Week 5

    I’m putting updates here as we progress in the hospital. Read about last week: Week 4! Day 29: Sick + Chilling Today I heard the dreaded words, “Mom, I feel like I’m getting…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    NICU Diaries: Week 2

    I’m putting updates here as we progress in the hospital. Read about Week 1 here! Day 8: One Week Older Baby is moving up to 3-4 feedings / Care times per shift starting…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    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…

  • DIY,  Personal

    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…

  • Kids

    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…

  • Personal

    Pregnancy Week 21

    During my 20 week ultrasound, the doctor said we hit a home run and baby looks perfect! He’s measuring 2 days behind but still within normal range for his development; seems like he…