Nonah Mae is so FUN!
She is 18 months old is just so fun. She enjoys
life to its fullest and inspires me to do the
same. I find my self fully exhausted at
the end of every day but in
love with her so much more!!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Homebirth
Came across these beautiful birth stories today and wanted to share them here~ Enjoy!
Olive's homebirth/waterbirth
Danielle's Twin Homebirth
Olive's homebirth/waterbirth
Danielle's Twin Homebirth
Friday, February 18, 2011
*Amazed*
By Gods amazing and perfect timing.
At how God works out every single detail.
At the peace that comes when you are in Gods will.
At my husbands beautiful heart.
At Gods beautiful CREATION...It never ceases to amaze me.
At my growing, loving, adorable little girl.
At her evolving personality.
At how much I love her...every single day my heart aches with so much love.
At how much she is learning seemingly all on her own.
At how much I love love love being a mom.
At how perfect Peter and I are for each other, God hand picked our relationship.
At all the beauty in the world.
Sorry so sappy, I guess its the combo of Valentines day and some answered prayer
that has me in a reflecting mood.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Blessingway
"A Blessingway is a wonderful ritual for the mother-to-be. It celebrates her step in motherhood (or motherhood again!) Baby showers are a lot of fun and they are a wonderful way to gift new parents things they need for the baby. A blessingway, however, is a unique way to honor the mother."
I just heard of this recently and decided to plan one for my cousin. She is having her third baby and is due in April. Her pregnancy has been rough this time around. Placenta detaching, spots in ultrasound that concerned her midwife but was a false alarm, bleeding off and on, and already pre-term labor. Although you don't need a reason to bless a mama but because of all this I thought she really would enjoy this.
So we ate yummy gluten free cupcakes and chocolate fondue. We shared birth stories, poems, scripture and songs. We layed hands on the mama and prayed for a wonderful rest of her pregnancy and labor. We finished with making her a necklace and taking home candles to light when she is in labor. It was so nice. I loved it.
These are the poems that I shared.
BEFORE I WAS A MOM
Before I was a Mom
I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed
I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday
I ate meals while they were still hot
I wore clothes that had no stains
Before I was a Mom
I never looked into teary eyes and cried
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down
Before I was a Mom
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much
I never knew that I could love someone so much
I never knew I would love being a Mom
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body
Before I was a Mom
I didn't know how special it could feel to nurse a hungry baby
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.
A Boy Or A Girl
© Regina M. Linn
At first you moved,
only a little.
I could always find you,
right in the middle.
As time went on,
you really started to grow.
It wasn't a whole lot,
in fact, it was rather slow.
Before I knew it,
you were all over the place.
It kind of felt like,
you were running a race.
People would ask me,
if, you were a boy or a girl.
I would sit and wonder,
if, you would have curls.
There are so many things,
I really want to know.
But, you are hidden inside,
so the answers don't show.
How much will you weigh?
How tall will you be?
What color is your hair?
Will you even like me?
I hope and pray,
you feel like you belong.
I never want you to feel,
like you are alone.
Your Dad and I,
planned you from the start.
You, my dear child,
were made straight from our hearts.
In about a week or so,
I'll meet you, for the first time.
For you are the product,
of your Dad's love and mine.
There will be no one like you,
not any place in the world.
It really doesn't matter,
if you are a boy or a girl.
We are both so happy,
that you even exist.
The gender doesn't matter.
you'll be hard to resist.
I hope I make you proud,
that I am your mother everyday.
Because, you have filled my dreams,
in more ways, than words can say.
It won't be long before,
I can look you in the eyes.
I can feel the excitement growing,
I know I'm going to cry.
Don't worry my angel,
those tears will be of joy.
It won't matter to me,
if you are a girl or a boy.
More details about Blessingways here.
I just heard of this recently and decided to plan one for my cousin. She is having her third baby and is due in April. Her pregnancy has been rough this time around. Placenta detaching, spots in ultrasound that concerned her midwife but was a false alarm, bleeding off and on, and already pre-term labor. Although you don't need a reason to bless a mama but because of all this I thought she really would enjoy this.
So we ate yummy gluten free cupcakes and chocolate fondue. We shared birth stories, poems, scripture and songs. We layed hands on the mama and prayed for a wonderful rest of her pregnancy and labor. We finished with making her a necklace and taking home candles to light when she is in labor. It was so nice. I loved it.
These are the poems that I shared.
BEFORE I WAS A MOM
Before I was a Mom
I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed
I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday
I ate meals while they were still hot
I wore clothes that had no stains
Before I was a Mom
I never looked into teary eyes and cried
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down
Before I was a Mom
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much
I never knew that I could love someone so much
I never knew I would love being a Mom
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body
Before I was a Mom
I didn't know how special it could feel to nurse a hungry baby
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.
A Boy Or A Girl
© Regina M. Linn
At first you moved,
only a little.
I could always find you,
right in the middle.
As time went on,
you really started to grow.
It wasn't a whole lot,
in fact, it was rather slow.
Before I knew it,
you were all over the place.
It kind of felt like,
you were running a race.
People would ask me,
if, you were a boy or a girl.
I would sit and wonder,
if, you would have curls.
There are so many things,
I really want to know.
But, you are hidden inside,
so the answers don't show.
How much will you weigh?
How tall will you be?
What color is your hair?
Will you even like me?
I hope and pray,
you feel like you belong.
I never want you to feel,
like you are alone.
Your Dad and I,
planned you from the start.
You, my dear child,
were made straight from our hearts.
In about a week or so,
I'll meet you, for the first time.
For you are the product,
of your Dad's love and mine.
There will be no one like you,
not any place in the world.
It really doesn't matter,
if you are a boy or a girl.
We are both so happy,
that you even exist.
The gender doesn't matter.
you'll be hard to resist.
I hope I make you proud,
that I am your mother everyday.
Because, you have filled my dreams,
in more ways, than words can say.
It won't be long before,
I can look you in the eyes.
I can feel the excitement growing,
I know I'm going to cry.
Don't worry my angel,
those tears will be of joy.
It won't matter to me,
if you are a girl or a boy.
More details about Blessingways here.
Friday, February 4, 2011
LLL
I love La Leche League. It has been such a huge support system for me in this parenting journey. Even if I don't get an "answer" for my questions just talking about it with moms who are going throught the same thing is so so helpful. In my early days of parenting I needed that reassurance that I was doing a good job! and thats what LLL told me every time.
If you are not sure what LLL is, it is a worldwide organization started by a group of mamas that wanted to support other mamas mainly in breastfeeding. There are monthly meetings held with different topics in all different areas.
"Our Mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother."
My midwife suggested I go check it out and I originally wasn't going to go. I went the week before I was due and have only missed 2 or 3 meetings since then. Having the one on one support is so helpful. I have made some good friends at my group and we try and have regular playdates. I have only positive things to say about LLL.
So find a group near you. Click here.
If you are not sure what LLL is, it is a worldwide organization started by a group of mamas that wanted to support other mamas mainly in breastfeeding. There are monthly meetings held with different topics in all different areas.
"Our Mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother."
My midwife suggested I go check it out and I originally wasn't going to go. I went the week before I was due and have only missed 2 or 3 meetings since then. Having the one on one support is so helpful. I have made some good friends at my group and we try and have regular playdates. I have only positive things to say about LLL.
So find a group near you. Click here.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Art for JeSuS
I've been really needing to have a creative outlet during these winter days. It has been a while since I have done it but I decided to put some worship music on the other day while Noni was out with daddy and do some creating. I call it art for Jesus! Its fun and encourages my heart, soul and mind!! You should try it some time.
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