Brand Fave: Tubby Todd
My girls have pretty sensitive skin and scalps, and it’s been a struggle finding bath and skincare products for them … Continue Reading Brand Fave: Tubby Todd
The Last Baby
Another thing I’ve struggled with lately is the acknowledgment that Valorie is my last baby. I don’t know if it’s … Continue Reading The Last Baby
Wishes
I wish I had taken more photos. Documented his milestones, saved all the measurements and savored each new moment. I … Continue Reading Wishes
Postpartum
We are exhausted over here adjusting to life with three babes, two who are under two. It has been a … Continue Reading Postpartum
To the Mother Pregnant After Child Loss
To the Mother Pregnant After Child Loss I too, have carried the weight of pregnancy and motherhood after the loss … Continue Reading To the Mother Pregnant After Child Loss
A Decade Defined
10 years. A whole decade. This was the decade Justin and I started dating. The decade we married and began … Continue Reading A Decade Defined
Still Here
Yesterday was one week since our PICU admittance with Vallie. I haven’t posted since we were discharged, because if I’m being completely honest, I’ve needed some emotional recovery. Recognizing how close we’d been to losing her, to losing another child, … Continue Reading Still Here
Home Sweet Home
Christmas came early for us. The respiratory therapist and our doctor just came in to check our girl again. Somebody … Continue Reading Home Sweet Home
PICU Day 3
Yesterday Vallie turned 1 month old! She’s done so well overnight you guys. We’ve really turned a corner for the … Continue Reading PICU Day 3
PICU Day 2
Vallie is still doing a lot better than when we were admitted yesterday. She remained on constant oxygen support until … Continue Reading PICU Day 2
PICU Stay
Night one in the PICU. She is doing so much better than the scary state she was in when we … Continue Reading PICU Stay
RSV
The past few days have been quite a rollercoaster for us. The girls were both sick with what was initially … Continue Reading RSV
Let’s Talk Breastfeeding
I have felt I was adjusting so well to a third child in the house, we settled into routine rather quickly, the kids took to their little sister right away. But it can’t all be rainbows and quiet time, right? … Continue Reading Let’s Talk Breastfeeding
The Rougher Days
There are days I don’t dwell on his death. Entire days where I manage for it not to pull me under even once. And then there are days like today, his birthday. When I’ve cried quietly, but with all of … Continue Reading The Rougher Days
Three
Tomorrow is your 3rd birthday. The third turn of a year for you, in which you aren’t here. It’s been … Continue Reading Three
The VAVA Video Baby Monitor
Phoenix is our wild child. She is constantly getting into things, no amount of baby proofing has held her back … Continue Reading The VAVA Video Baby Monitor
