As hubby and I were talking yesterday, I realized what a gamble he took when marrying me. Being a father has been at the top of his list of life goals for a long time, and I can’t see him being truly happy and fulfilled without children, and especially a son, to raise in his image. When hubby and I were courting, I had some of the typical female issues, like cramps and the like….

I was conceived on Thanksgiving, which is quite fitting because my mom and dad were very thankful for the blessing I became. They found out I was in the making during their honeymoon to the Poconos on their one year wedding anniversary. Mom and Dad were thrilled. They began sharing the news in January and haven’t stopped since then. My parents read this book by Jackie Mize called “Supernatural Childbirth.” They prayed that I would…

After two pregnancies, I am glad to say I am finally getting healthy. I think I gained around 27 or so pounds with Gadget, and something similar with the Lion. Most of the weight vanished through breastfeeding, but it definitely redistributed differently. I am currently motivated to lose weight by my appearance in clothes. I have an expectation of how I will look, and I am disappointed by my reflection, but I am empowered to…

  In June of 2006, hubby and I went to the Hubert H. Humphrey terminal in Bloomington, MN to catch our flight back from the beautiful baby shower my mom threw for us in her backyard. We were overloaded with gifts, and dragged bed sets, a lamp and our carry ons through the airport. We trudged to the gate, and were probably quite a scene with my belly showing the signs of eight months of…