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Hormones & Fatigue: Part 1 – My Health & Weight History (and Update)
Structuring my life and health AROUND my hormonal cycle is the only way I succeed at anything. I think I will always struggle with fatigue, anxiety, depression, weight management, and digestive issues. This doesn't…
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My Self Care Must-Haves (As a Special Needs Mom)
Self care is so important for special needs parents. Over the last two years, I have very much evolved in how I have accomplished self care in my life. Below are my top…
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Preparing for VBAC: Letting go in the 3rd trimester
I knew going into this pregnancy that one big thing I wanted to be different between this pregnancy and my first pregnancy was that I wanted the third trimester to be much more relaxing. With…
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Fighting discouragement in pregnancy
As I write this I am one day short of 23 weeks pregnant. Over the past three weeks I’ve felt very discouraged. I’m already dealing with so many pregnancy nuisances – heartburn, rib…
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40 Weeks Pregnancy Bumpdate
I’ve officially made it to (and past) my due date. I’m thrilled, honestly. This has been a great pregnancy. Such a night and day difference from Ezra’s pregnancy. I look back over my…
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31 Weeks Bumpdate!
How are you feeling?!?! The question comes frequently. And at 31 weeks now, I’m slightly surprised when I hear myself say, “Pretty good!” On Sunday, when someone asked me, “So are you ready…
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25 Weeks Bumpdate
This pregnancy is starting to slow down a bit for me. I think that just comes with the territory the bigger you get! Over the last four weeks, I’ve struggled with some discouragement…
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New Blog Series: Faithful Fitness Fridays (co-hosting at Wonderfully Made)
This series is not about comparison or making moms feel guilty for not overcoming the "excuses" that keep them from maintaining a more healthy lifestyle. Our only goal is encouragement and rejoicing in…
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Beauty in the Mess ~ Edition 4.26.14
Thank you so much for your outpouring of heartfelt comments on my last post. It was so nice to feel less alone – and I was reminded yet again of the power of…
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“Mommy and Me” ~ The Bigger Picture
Two weeks ago, I learned about a local opportunity for a “Mommy and Me Bootcamp” at the lake, an exercise program designed with busy moms in mind that involves exercising with your children.…
