What Should ACTUALLY Be On the Baby Registry
12/06/2018
Because tiny hats are cute, but they won’t help you survive the craziness to come. … More What Should ACTUALLY Be On the Baby Registry
Tag: pregnancy
Top 10 Things Not to Say to a Pregnant Woman (Greatest Hits)
07/15/2018
Avoid these, and every pregnant woman on earth will love you forever. … More Top 10 Things Not to Say to a Pregnant Woman (Greatest Hits)
I’m Not Dead Yet, and Other Things to Celebrate
05/29/2018
On slowing down, saying no, and finding hope. … More I’m Not Dead Yet, and Other Things to Celebrate
7 Ways Pregnancy is Like Survivor
04/30/2018
Because neither one is for the faint of heart… 1. People say inappropriate things to you “You know how that happens, right?” Nope. Please do enlighten me. 2. You spend weeks trying to hide a really big secret Nothing to see here. Just suddenly wearing lots of scarves and drapey cardigans and sweaters in 80 degree … More 7 Ways Pregnancy is Like Survivor
Preparing for What’s Next
12/05/2017
Malia Vago on why it turns out that the waiting is about more than waiting. … More Preparing for What’s Next
Holy Labor * Book Review & Giveaway!
10/11/2016
I remember laying on the floor of my (Christian) college dorm lamenting the curse of Eve. “Why did she have to eat that stupid apple?” I wailed. It was that-time-of-the-month and I was wracked with cramps and bubbling with angst. Women often joke about the difficulties our fair sex faces, childbirth chief among them. We expect pain, … More Holy Labor * Book Review & Giveaway!
10 Things No One Tells You About Breastfeeding
08/01/2016
Disclaimer: This post is about breastfeeding. It will talk about, you know, breasts. If that makes you squeamish, then this post isn’t for you. You can eat like a team of oxen and not gain weight Sure, you might not lose all the baby weight that quickly if you’re eating nine meals a day, but the baby needs milk … More 10 Things No One Tells You About Breastfeeding
Mommy Link Roundup
07/06/2016
There are a lot of posts out there on the Interwebs for moms. There’s a lot of junk out there, too. It takes time to sift through them and find some goodies. Once a month I’m going to post a “Mommy Link Roundup” – a handful of articles I’ve read that I’ve found helpful, interesting, … More Mommy Link Roundup
5 Things Nobody Told Me About Adding Baby #2
06/06/2016
No matter how well you’ve prepared for certain big things in life, you can never be fully prepared. Whether you’re surrounded by well-wishers offering advice or totally alone on an island, there will be things you just didn’t predict until the big event happens. I had some idea of what welcoming baby #2 into our lives would … More 5 Things Nobody Told Me About Adding Baby #2
10 Reasons Parental Leave is Necessary
05/10/2016
I’m currently on parental leave from my position as an associate pastor. Our church has been incredibly supportive of our growing family. Not everyone is so blessed. Parental leave is a sticky wicket in America. It shouldn’t be, but it is. From my own ongoing personal experience, here are 10 Reasons Parental Leave is Necessary. 10. Yesterday … More 10 Reasons Parental Leave is Necessary
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