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• Life’s Little Adjustments

  

  I’m alive. Tired, but alive. It’s been a whirlwind for the past week and a bit as Kyle and I settle into parenthood. We’re adjusting to a new type of normal,... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Birth Story, Part 2

  

  Read Part 1 hereThursday, June 28:So, I was finally admitted to labor and delivery for what I hoped would be the last time. If I was going to be sent home... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Birth Story, Part 1

  I shall warn you now that the contents of this post may be a little TMI for some people. I figure I’d tell the story how it really happened – no sugar coating... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• No More Weeks

  

  After 4 days of labour, pushing for 2 agonizing hours, and a whole lot of crazy-lady strength, Kyle and I are happy to welcome Isla (pronounced “Eye-la”‘) to th... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Wee Baby Update

  Just thought I’d give ya’ll a quick update as to where I’m at in this freakin’ pregnancy…Yesterday around 4 p.m. I had a visit with my doctor since it was my... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 40 Weeks and The End

  

  It’s Friday, June 22 as I write this. I’m going to schedule this to go live Monday, June 25, my actual due date. It will be interesting to see if anything... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Listy Friday

  - I am still pregnant, despite several different efforts to getting this child out of me early. Driving down bumpy roads, spicy food, walking, and yes, even... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sometimes I Bake Stuff

  

  Every now and then I feel super ambitious and want to try and bake something amazing. My cooking skills in general are pretty average (like right now I’m suppos... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• And Then I Ate My Words

  

  Once upon a time, I said that I’d never buy an e-reader, that I love the smell and feel of real books and nothing was more satisfying that flipping though the... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 39 Weeks and Waiting

  I’m now on maternity leave and just waiting around for something to happen.It’s painful. I keep thinking that I “feel” something happening, that the baby could... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Listy Friday

  - Campbell ate something he probably shouldn’t have, because yesterday he had THE WORST dog farts. If you think normal dog farts are bad, his were... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What I’m Reading: I’ve Got Your Number

  

  Synopsis from GoodReads.com: I’ve lost it. The only thing in the world I wasn’t supposed to lose. My engagement ring. It’s been in Magnus’s family for three... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• RIP Ten on Tuesday

  Chelsea, our wonderful host of Ten on Tuesday has decided that it’s time to retire the weekly meme.I’m going to miss it, but I totally respect and understand he... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 38 Weeks and How I Feel

  

  As time ticks along and the countdown to my due date gets smaller and smaller, I’ve been asked a lot about how I’ve been feeling. I think it’s safe for me to sa... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Listy Friday

  - My boss announced his retirement yesterday. This makes me sad because he’s an awesome boss! It will be strange coming back from maternity leave and having a... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• WTW: One Year Later

  

  Technically our 1-year anniversary was on Monday, but in keeping with tradition, I’m going to post these questions today. I can’t remember where I first seen... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ten on Tuesday

  

  How stoked am I to be a 90′s child? Let me answer that question in today’s ToT: 1. Which boy band was your favorite and your favorite song? It was most... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hard to Believe

  

  It’s hard to believe that just one year ago today, I was a nervous girl just moments about to marry the love of my life. Where has the time gone? Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 37 Weeks and Coming to Terms

  

  Today, I am 37 weeks along in my pregnancy. At 37 weeks, my baby is considered to be full term. In a nutshell, she could come any day now and pretty much be... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Currently …

  

  Time // 3:47 p.m. Place // At home, in my kitchen Eating // Nothing, although I’m pretty hungry, so I should remedy that soon. Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION