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Tag: Thoughts on Motherhood

  • A Special Valentine Arrival

    A Special Valentine Arrival

    It seems as though an entire season of laughter, tears, and gratitude has elapsed between February 1 and today. It’s hard to believe that it’s already the middle of March. Last month, our dear friends welcomed a precious little boy into their lives. He was born at 33 weeks exactly. This type of news is…

  • Thoughts on Motherhood and Traveling: Part 2

    Thoughts on Motherhood and Traveling: Part 2

    To read Part 1, click HERE! During a recent flight, I had the chance to sit next to the window and gaze out at some incredible cloud formations.  Perhaps I was just focused on missing Olivia, but the clouds (and really the whole process of flying) made me think about motherhood. Some similarities that I…

  • Thoughts on Traveling and Motherhood: Part 1

    Thoughts on Traveling and Motherhood: Part 1

    Over the past two months, I’ve spent two weekends away from my sweet baby girl.  I’m happy to report that she did great!  I, on the other hand, was largely a hot mess.  Part of me was so excited to escape my current reality for just a few precious days.  The other part was overwhelmed…

  • Thoughts on Motherhood

    Thoughts on Motherhood

    While we were in Washington DC, my sister-in-law shared some words of wisdom from her mother.  I’m going to remember these words: “The troubles are little when they’re little.” Such a simple little statement packed with a powerful punch.  Now, neither she or I are trying to downplay some of the very critical issues that…

  • Inspirational Words for Mamas with Preemies

    For the second time in less than 2 months, a status on my Facebook wall has popped up about a friend (or a friend of a friend) delivering early… like really early.  26 or 28 weeks early. When these updates appear, I actually have a physical reaction.  A rush comes over me- knowing what we…