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The Rest of the Story

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Pregnancy, Spiritual Growth 18 Comments

Part IFor every man who reads this blog (and you’re out there…I think…) there are a dozen women who want to hear Anthony’s birth story.This is to say that you’re outnumbered today, so here’s an alternate link for you.Here we go.Having picked May 24th, the feast of Our Lady, Help of Christians, as the day I wanted to deliver, I was anxious to see if … [Read more...]

Before and After

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, New Baby, Pregnancy 16 Comments

Subtitled: What a difference half a day makes!These photos were taken on the day that I had Anthony. They seem ever so much smaller on the outside, don’t they? My nurse was named Kristi and she was really sweet. I’ll write more about her later when I tell the rest of the story.Assuming you still want to hear it.PS. Yes, I was really that huge.. … [Read more...]

A Baby-Wearing Query

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, New Baby 19 Comments

I am trying very hard to be a baby sling sort of momma, as you know.Tell me. Assuming you wear your baby while you’re dining…Is it common to look down and see any number of dribbles, droplets, plops and crumbs on the top of your baby’s head?I can’t help but thinking that this is just bad etiquette.AMDG,*Updated Later in the Day to Include:Real … [Read more...]

Breakin’ the Law

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, New Baby 25 Comments

So, yeah. The laptop prop in the photo below was indeed just that. It belongs to my husband and when he left yesterday morning, so did it.However, and this is a huge however, there is a wall-mounted computer in my hospital room used by the staff to enter my stats, and I couldn't help but notice a little "Internet Explorer" icon on the screen.You … [Read more...]

War Stories

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Pregnancy 90 Comments

I need a fun diversion.In yesterday’s post, I mentioned my wanting to try an epidural this time around. Will she or won’t she? I don’t know. There is a part of me that’s very “old school”, very “grin and bear it.”Strike that last phrase in quotations.Change the word “grin” to “grunt.”It’s an offer-it-up mentality, I think. It’s a fear of the … [Read more...]

A Friendly Reminder

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Special Events 12 Comments

Only three more days until Mother’s Day.Have you purchased a card for your husband’s mom yet? :)Ad Jesum per Mariam,PS. Thank you, everyone, for your prayers in response to yesterday’s post. The recipients of said intention are doing much, much better.(The stress of this pregnancy was taking its toll on my marriage, just so you know. My poor … [Read more...]

Feeling Social Saturday

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Pregnancy 52 Comments

Today’s Edition:Baby SlingsAre you a baby sling kind of momma?I’ll tell you, I have never been. I’m a holder and a cuddler and a nurser, certainly, but I’ve never been one to want to wear my baby.Until now.This pregnancy and birth is different for me, coming as it does after so much pain & anticipation. I want to stretch out the babymoon for as … [Read more...]