Author: Candice
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10 Ways to Help a New Mom of a Preemie
I was overwhelmed by the love and support given to us after Olivia’s early arrival. So many people wanted to know how to help our family during this difficult transition. Asking and receiving help, especially when you are still processing so many raw emotions and your mind feels scattered, is complicated. On the one hand,…
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Preemie 101
With Olivia’s early arrival, we were welcomed into a brand new exclusive club: the world of preemies. We didn’t ask for this entrance pass and I wouldn’t wish our experience on my worst enemy. There were endless hours of waiting, grieving, worrying, and coordinating arrangements. As a mama-to-be, I had heard countless stories of women…
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Olivia’s Birth Story: Part 2
This post is a follow-up to Olivia’s Birth Story: Part 1. After arriving at the hospital and facing the reality that we were going to meet our baby almost 7 weeks early, here is how our story unfolded: The doctor checked me at 1:30am and reported that I was already at 3cm, -2 station, and…
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Olivia’s Birth Story: Part 1
I wasn’t sure how much of this story I was actually going to share on such a public forum. Why divulge the intimate details of such a meaningful and life changing moment? Reason #1: One of the lines in this post resonated with me. I could completely relate to Molly Mahar’s desire as a first…
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The Day Time Stood Still
You might have noticed a bit of a time gap from my last post… our lives have been utterly transformed by one precious event: the birth of our sweet baby girl. Olivia Rose arrived on December 28, 2013 at 5:51 in the evening…. almost 7 weeks premature. I am not the same person I was…
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In the Workshop: December Greetings
Lots of fun creating Christmas crafts this season! Here’s a peak at some projects that I have been working on during the month of December: I taught a class at Checkered Cottage in early December where participants completed 4 cards and a treat box. Aside from basic layering and stamping techniques, participants learned how to:…
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In the Workshop: Reindeer Food
When we visited our nieces over Thanksgiving, we surprised them with a special package of magical reindeer food! I spied these cute little bottles at Read Lead, a local paper-crafting and stamp store, and knew they would be perfect for this project. A darling printable note from The TomKat Studio provided the perfect description for…
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Baby Bump Update: Weeks 29 and 31
The time is flying by… no official picture for Week 29. I did, however, snap this quick photo while we were out of town. Baby is definitely growing! Time: November 27th- December 3rd Highlights: James and I traveled to Kansas City over the weekend to attend a wedding. We were able to squeeze in a…
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Fall Bucket List Update
I can’t believe it’s less than 10 days until Christmas! Before sharing some Holiday projects we’ve been working on, I thought I would quickly revisit the Fall bucket list that I posted here. I didn’t get everything checked off, but here are a few highlights: 1. Savor the changing leaves. I had an opportunity through…
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Baby Bump Update: Week 27
Time: November 13th- 19th Developmental Milestones: Baby Girl is slightly more than 2 pounds now… about the size of a rutabaga! Her brain tissue is rapidly developing and her delicate eyelids are beginning to open (they have been fused shut since about 11 weeks). Cravings: Grapes! They have never tasted so good! Highlights: Lots of…