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2016 jumpstart
I'm not one to make hasty resolutions. I do enjoy setting goals and seeing them through. Proof of this can be found in my running endeavors. If I say I'm going to run a certain race or accomplish a...
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the thirtieth week
I can't say that I have any significant changes or updates in my progressing pregnancy. Lately I've tried to focus on the fact that I'm incredibly grateful for a second easy pregnancy-maybe not quite...
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the thirty second week
Home stretch!Like my 30th post, I am still feeling like there are not any significant changes regarding the progressing pregnancy. Since my last doctor visit three weeks ago, I have gained 2 pounds....
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the thirty fifth week
Taking it day by day. I keep reminding myself to just soak in these weeks of pregnancy. I'm going to blink and have a baby in my arms. When you've been counting weeks and days for months, sometimes...
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the thirty seventh week
Things have been a little touch and go in the last week. Out of the blue clear sky (George Strait reference), my blood pressure was elevated at my 35th week appointment. The only thing I was told do...
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the thirty eighth week
It's the finish line. With a looming date of induction just days away, I'm filled with a million different emotions. I am panicked about the fact that I have an end date. The spontaneity of the...
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the birth story
The birth story begins on Friday, March 4. I had a prenatal visit scheduled at 3pm that day to see the status of my blood pressure and to make a decision about inducting labor. Throughout the work...
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the first two weeks
I've officially survived the first two weeks of postpartum time. In many ways I feel that this time around was much easier. It probably has a lot to do with the fact that I knew what to expect....
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the sixth week
Well, we made it through the rough patch of postpartum/newborn world. It's the sixth week and things are on a schedule and most importantly, I'm back to running regularly. All I have to say is Riley...
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the role of mom take two
I've had my fair share of ups and downs since Riley Kay joined our family. Despite this, I can't help but think that this gig is a heck of a lot easier the second time around. When people ask me if...
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the third birthday
My first little is now a three year old! You can't begin to know how ridiculously happy and rambunctious this guy is. He's the most spirited and purely happy toddler I've ever met.
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the seventh week
Check her out!She's a beauty.Today I spent more time than necessary in the mother's room. She just kept smiling and being cute. I had to seize the moment of mom/daughter time.
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the mother's day
My two kids make me feel like the most lucky person alive. While I am proud of many things in my life, nothing trumps being a mom. I am so very blessed.
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the threenager and eleven week old
11 weeks. Things are going well ... probably because the stress of Jason finishing school has finally ended. Riley is a content, calm and happy baby. She's not the kind of baby that requires walking...
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the graduation
He did it! I want to say a lot about this event, but I don't really know where to start. He has finished school against all odds. I'm so proud of his hard work. Check out this handsome RN!!!
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the blessing
We waited to bless Riley until her Kiwi whanau could be here for it. She was blessed on Memorial Day weekend. It was really neat for Jason to have his dad and brother in the circle with him. I'm so...
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the disneyland trip
We did it. We loved it. We want to go again. Callum, being a tall toddler, was able to ride vitrually everything except Indiana Jones and California Screamin. Jason had never been to Disneyland....
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the seventh year
Well, it's the seventh year. A milestone in so many ways that is eventful and noteworthy to me. I now know what it means to love...to truly love someone despite the storms and trouble of life. I now...
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the fourth month
This little beauty just turned 4 months old. She's the world's best baby. I can't even describe how content and joyful she is. She's a strong little baby that really prefers to be standing or...
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