You can read Luke's birth story: part 1 here The hospital is a 20 minute drive from our house. Meghan was just getting back from a walk around the neighborhood to look at Christmas lights with her grandparents as we were leaving. Tim rolled down my window and I managed to say a quick good-bye, ...
Pregnancy, Childbirth, Breastfeeding, and More
Curious about what pregnancy is like during each week? You're in luck! I kept a record of my second pregnancy here on Happy Healthy Mama, giving weekly updates.
In addition to weekly pregnancy updates, I also share my birth plan, my labor playlists, and my pregnancy diet. There's plenty of postpartum information here, too, including my story of extended breastfeeding.
Luke’s birth story: part 1
Thank you for all of your congratulations and well wishes on my post announcing Luke's birth. 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. He arrived Sunday, December 18th at 8:15 pm. He was 9 pounds, 11 ounces, and 21 1/2 inches long. We got home today and baby and I are doing well. 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? No such luck. What kept me from posting was not giving birth, but just a busy, non-stop kind of day. I'm still pregnant as ever, as you can see. How I'm Feeling The obvious answer is very, very pregnant. 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. 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. 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. Most women at this point in their pregnancy are trying all kinds of tactics to get labor moving. They are ready to be done being pregnant. I know when I was 38 weeks pregnant with Meghan I ...
My pregnancy: 36 & 37 weeks
Can you tell I'm into the Christmas spirit already? I love Christmas and this year I'm forced to be uber-organized, so I have everything ready and it's December 1st. Trust me, I've never at this point had my cards mailed, decorations up, shopping (mostly) done, and a almost all of my presents ...
My pregnancy: 35 weeks
I distinctly remember back in the summer months wishing the weeks of my pregnancy away. Now I'm ready to slow them down, just a little bit. 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 ...
My pregnancy: 34 weeks
This is really happening. In 6 short weeks, give or take, our little family of three is going to expand to a family of four. My emotions range from overwhelming excitement and joy to complete anxiety. Mostly, I am 100% grateful that God blessed me with this pregnancy and am trying to enjoy the ...
My pregnancy: 33 weeks
I look like I'm in pain in the picture this week, but I'm not. The countdown is definitely on, though. 33 weeks down, 7 weeks to go. Meghan was a week early, so who knows. This baby could be coming in 6 weeks. Either way, in a very short time a brand new life is going to be brought into the ...
My pregnancy: week 32
I checked and double checked my calendar--I am in fact in week 32 of my pregnancy. (After last week's mix up, I can never be too sure.) October is almost gone. In a few more days Halloween will be done, then it's Thanksgiving in a few short weeks, and then....Christmas! Christmas means baby ...
My pregnancy: 31 weeks (take 2!)
Welcome to my pregnancy update, Groundhog Day edition. Do any of my astute readers notice anything eerily similar this week to last's weeks update? Anyone? That's right. I'm 31 weeks pregnant this week. Last week, I was not 31 weeks pregnant. The week before that I was not 30 weeks pregnant. ...