Thank you for all of your congratulations and well wishes on my post announcing Luke's birth. Â It's been an amazing, life-changing time since the day he was born, and I'm excited to finally get the chance to sit down and share the story of how he came into the world. We started Sunday, December ...
Welcome to the world, sweet baby
We are full of joy as we announce Luke Dawson is here. Â He arrived Sunday, December 18th at 8:15 pm. Â He was 9 pounds, 11 ounces, and 21 1/2 inches long. We got home today and baby and I are doing well. Â His big sister Meghan is smitten with him, as well. As soon as I get the chance I will share ...
My pregnancy: 39 weeks
I'm posting my update my later than usual--did you think I was having the baby? Â No such luck. Â What kept me from posting was not giving birth, but just a busy, non-stop kind of day. Â I'm still pregnant as ever, as you can see. How I'm Feeling The obvious answer is very, very pregnant. Â You've ...
My pregnancy: 38 weeks
I can't help but wonder how many more of these updates I'm going to be able to do before I have a newborn in my arms. Â At 38 weeks, Baby Bean is officially full term and ready for the world. How I'm Feeling It's amazing what a few good night's sleep in a row will do for you. Â Miraculously, that ...
My labor playlists
Right when I think I have everything done that needs to get done, I think of one more thing I have to do. Â Most women at this point in their pregnancy are trying all kinds of tactics to get labor moving. Â They are ready to be done being pregnant. I know when I was 38 weeks pregnant with Meghan I ...
Gingerbread waffles
If you are looking for a special Christmas morning breakfast, here's an idea for you. Â Waffles with a decidedly Christmas touch--gingerbread flavored. Â Really, you can make these any time of year and they'll still be fabulous, but I think they're especially fitting around the holidays. I would ...
My pregnancy: 36 & 37 weeks
Can you tell I'm into the Christmas spirit already? Â I love Christmas and this year I'm forced to be uber-organized, so I have everything ready and it's December 1st. Â Trust me, I've never at this point had my cards mailed, decorations up, shopping (mostly) done, and a almost all of my presents ...
Top immune-boosting foods to eat this winter
December is upon us. Â The Christmas decorations are up, the cards are ready to be mailed, and I am joyful for what this month will bring. Â Look who else is excited. There is always a downfall to this time of year, though. Â With the cold temperatures and people trapped indoors, germs are spread ...
Baked Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal
This recipe for Baked Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal is healthy and simple to prepare!I hope everyone had a lovely long holiday weekend. Â For my non-American readers, I hope you had a lovely regular weekend. Â Either way, I took a mini-vacation from my blog, but I'm back with a hearty breakfast that is ...
Vegetable and tempeh stew with herb dumplings
So, I know it's Thanksgiving week and if you are hosting your mind is totally focused on all the holiday food you have to make. Â If you aren't hosting, then you are probably traveling, in which case you are busy preparing your family to get on the road. Either way, you aren't thinking about dinner ...
I’m such a rebel parent
Last Monday night, around dinner time, Meghan started tugging on her ear. Â The rest of the night she pulled and tugged, but when we asked her if her ear was hurting, she said no. The next morning she finally admitted that her ear did hurt, and the tugging continued. Â I did what any diligent ...
My pregnancy: 35 weeks
I distinctly remember back in the summer months wishing the weeks of my pregnancy away. Â Now I'm ready to slow them down, just a little bit. Â Each week seems to fly by and I can't help but feel I could use a little more time. In true pregnant woman fashion, I simultaneously am so very excited to ...