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Why to choose to have a VBAC

The Decisions that Lead Me to Go For a VBAC

July 1, 2016

It is a weird feeling having to decide, C-section or VBAC. First time around, you don’t really know what to expect… the thoughts of “How do I know that I am in labour?” and “What does a contraction feel like?” are the main unknowns that floated around my head when thinking about labour. This time, it […]

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Items to bring to the hospital for new baby

With this pregnancy being my second time around there are a couple things that I have already done differently with preparing for baby. Something that I have thought more about is the items that I will be including in my hospital bag. I am excited to share these must have hospital bag items with you […]

June 25, 2016

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5 Things I would go without during pregnancy

Before I get into this, I just want to note that yes, pregnancy is amazing and I am so increidbly blessed to be gifted with the responsibility and task of carrying a child. That being said, the first time I was pregnant there was a lot of things I didn’t realize would happen to my […]

June 24, 2016

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Baby Shower Free printable - For This Baby We Have Prayed

Planning baby showers are one of my favorite event’s to plan and this birth and gold baby shower was no exception! Whether the party is before baby arrives and you don’t know the gender or after baby arrives and you do, you can be so creative with the theme. There is just so much joy and […]

May 29, 2016

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Be Kind Encouragement Quote

Standing in line with my black tights, baggy black tee, hair in something that resembles a top knot and second day make up and then I feel a tap on my arm.

May 17, 2016

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10 Funny Quotes About Motherhood

Sometimes when I need a little pick me up I search google for encouraging and inspirational quotes. It always help to lift my mood and motivate me to get my butt in gear. Today I am sharing some quotes that I found related to motherhood that gave me a little chuckle. Hope you like them and […]

May 7, 2016

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A Day in A Life Photography by McLachlan Studios

The alarm clock goes off at around 8 o’clock, and by alarm clock I mean one of the children abruptly comes into our room asking for us. Sundays are always nice, right now it is the only day of the week that we get to be together as a family, so when there aren’t really any […]

March 23, 2016

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During pregnancy with both Sophie and this new little one I find that the most common question asked is, “What are you craving?” or “Do you have any cravings?” I think I even get asked that more then, “Do you know what you are having?” question. For those that believe in the different wives tales […]

March 22, 2016

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20 week bump // 5 thoughts at 20 weeks on Creative Wife & Joyful Worker

1. Let’s be honest, boy or girl? The twenty week mark hit and it has me wondering more then ever what gender is coming to the family, is it one more for the boys team or the girls team?

March 14, 2016

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