Anyone who knew me when I was pregnant can tell you that I was an anxious mess from the second I saw those two pink lines. I woke up nightly during my first trimester with vivid stillbirth dreams, and I would wake up crying after having created the worst possible scenario in my head. By […]
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Dehydrated Orange Slices DIY
Nothing beats a homemade Christmas decoration. In a season of slowing down and consuming less (well, attempting to), this simple craft is the perfect project. It’s lovely strung up as garland, individual ornaments, cake decorations, and gift toppers. Here’s what you’ll need: Oranges A sharp knife Baking sheets Parchment paper/ silicone liners Four […]
Hanging Poster Frame DIY Tutorial
After having some family photos printed, I had in mind using a poster hanging kit of sorts. They were selling online for $20 each, and with my three prints, I was hoping for a less pricey option. This is what I came up with, and I’m happy to report, it cost me $4. It’s not […]
In the thick of it
What you are about to read is part two of my postpartum depression update. I had some feedback from readers of my last post, that they were nervous to read part two. While I acknowledge that I did end with a rather abrupt cliff hanger, part two will dive into some of the tougher stuff. […]
Nobody panic, just dealing with some postpartum depression over here.
I am in the thick of some postpartum depression. I have wanted to write about this so many times. I’ve journaled a little of it and thought of posting a quick social media update. But it felt so self-serving, self-indulgent, and overall self-centered. Every time I go to write something down, I cringe at the […]
Halloween 2016
October is my birthday month, and this year the family came down for a day of pumkins, football, and food. Here are a few photos from our day. LUKE! My ever- goofy daddy! I don’t know why, but I LOVE this photo. It slays me. We love Spooner Farms! These wild ones wanted to do […]
“Well, are you trying?”
This is one of those moments that in the future, after I have conceived, carried, labored, and am finally holding our baby that I will not even remember. But right now, it has me so upset. A year ago, I had my first doctor’s appointment with a provider that was standing in while my […]