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the fifth month
My precious Riley is five months old now! She amazes me. It's ridiculous how many times I laugh at myself for being terrified of having a girl. I love everything about having a girl baby. Some...
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the first day of preschool
Well, it has begun. My firstborn started Busy Bees. This is his two day a week preschool program. I'm excited for him to grow and learn with peers and sad all at the same time. I guess this is the...
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the friendship of hot dog and motorcycle
Count your blessings. That's what I'm doing each time these two smile and interact with each other. Callum, reluctant at first about his sister, has become her protector, comedian, and number one...
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the glue
We have been quite purposeful in our use of time together. In addition, we have made a firm commitment to attend the temple together regularly. Guess what? It's made everything better. Just like...
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the eighth month
Hot Dog is so precious and ridiculous! She has been crawling since 7 months and is comfortably standing and scooting along furniture. Sitting up came a little after crawling. I remember thinking...
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the eleventh month
Little Hot Dog is creeping up on a ton of milestones! This nearly one year old baby is standing and scooting along furniture constantly. She walks with push toys and sprint crawls over any obstacle...
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the first birthday
We made it to one! Why does Riley seem like she is still so tiny? I think it might be because I know what cute little baby one year olds grow into. I didn't with Callum. Riley is on the brink of...
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the third baby
Did you know Popcorn/Football is on his/her way?Yes, that's right. I'm nearly 4 months pregnant with number three. I chose to live the first trimester in secret and sickness. Just wasn't ready to...
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the Phx 1/2 Marathon recap
I ran the Phoenix Half Marathon and had a respectable time for a 12 week pregnant and nursing lady.The most noteworthy thing about this particular race was how COLD the start was. It was unseasonably...
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the twentieth week
Well, it's been a really uneventful pregnancy thus far and haven't felt the need to document too many weird or notable things. I've reached the halfway mark and am starting to sport the little belly....
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the Easter fun
I really enjoyed taking part in Easter fun with the kids this year. Callum picked up on finding eggs and enjoyed doing it several times throughout the week. We even ventured to do the city egg hunt,...
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the twenty seventh week and last 6 weeks
Things are getting real with this pregnancy. The belly has popped, the running belt is out, heartburn is starting to settle in, and the kicks are getting stronger. Of note in this last 3 weeks is my...
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the thirty first week
It's safe to say the transition into nesting/get everything ready under the sun has begun. It's as if a light switch was turned on in my brain. For so long, pretty much all pregnancy, I haven't felt...
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the thirty fourth week
Not long now. The suspense of Popcorn's gender is getting intense!!!I'm dying to find out. All in all, pregnancy is going well. There was some concern about my fundal height being small that result...
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the thirty sixth week
Well, it's the end of my third pregnancy journey. I think this one feels like it's lasted longer than any other because I have been pregnant during two school years. Having said that, it's been a...
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the first day of preschool
Callum started preschool this year at BB. To say he loves it, doesn't even cut it. I'm thrilled that it's something he looks forward to each week. He's turning into such a big boy. It makes me sad...
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the thirty eighth week
The suspense is killing me. I know I should be happy to just let nature take its course, but I'm really anxious. I ran this morning and I'm so very grateful that I've been able to get this far in my...
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the birth story
Addison Kalli RichardsAugust 309:28a6lbs 15oz 19.0inchesAt 38 weeks exactly I got my membranes stripped. It immediately caused pain, cramping, and a bit of bleeding. I was happy to endure all of...
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