{29 weeks pregnant} I'm almost ashamed to admit it, but the reality is... that aside from the beautiful end result, being pregnant is about my least favorite thing in the world. I'm beyond grateful and realize how blessed I am to be capable of creating a miracle in my belly, but the experience is still a struggle I'[...]
My boys, on a casual Friday night. Lil W was born bald as bald can be. And, aside from some peach fuzz, his sweet noggin stayed that way for over a year. So I just sorta assumed the little peanut in my tummy would be a baldy as well, like his big brother. But today, in my third trimester ultra-sound, the doctor discovered someth[...]
You can read about Lil W's week without a smile here. Once upon a time we went to the zoo and met a 500 pound, 82 year old tortoise with a mouth strong enough to bite off your arm. While this tortoise had a face that I will surely be seeing in my nightmares, Lil W was able to see past his rough and creepy exterior, a[...]
When I met Ben, there were two meals he considered himself an expert at making. Spaghetti and Foil Dinners. The first time he cooked for me, he made his Spaghetti. In all honesty, there was MUCH to be desired. And I remember choking it down with a smile on my face. The second time Ben cooked for me he made his foil dinner. From the l[...]
You can read about why Lil W needed surgery here. Friday was Lil W's post-surgery 10 day check up. It actually feels more like a year has passed since he had his adenoids removed, because that's the kind of stressful week we had following his surgery. For those who have been asking how the surgery went, here goes: Thursday nigh[...]
Dear Baby in My Tummy, I've been meaning to sit down and write this letter to you for a while now... so that I feel less guilty about my lack of preparation for you. so that I stop worrying that we still haven't found the perfect name for you. so that you become more real to me. and so that you know just how much you already matt[...]
This is what sleep is like for my little babe. Sweaty. Mouth open. Restless. Snoring. Tossing. Turning. Moaning. With frequent bursts of hysterical crying. This behavior has always alarmed us. But it's also all we have ever known. Pretty much since birth, Lil W has been a "difficult" sleeper. Never having slept through the night[...]
