When I first decided I wanted to write a post on items that simplify life with baby, I thought I’d be able to quickly put together a post, publish, and be done with it. But then I thought to myself that it would be a good idea to solicit input from a few friends just to make sure I had included all of the “must haves.” And to be perfectly honest, I guess I just assumed everyone would think just like me (ha ha) and come up with a similar list of items.
The Blessing of Helmet Therapy
Almost six months ago my husband and I met with a nurse practitioner to assess whether one of our twins needed a helmet to correct the asymmetry of her head shape. Baby A, the “compliant” one who was head down for probably 20 weeks of my pregnancy, was unfortunately wedged down in my pelvis…
Evidence of a Personal God – Our Journey to Becoming a Family of Six
I’ve been wanting to write this post for well over a year now, and I am so excited to finally have a chance to share with others how God showed up in a very personal way in the life of our family. While this may be my story to tell, God is the author, and it is my hope that His goodness and His faithfulness will be evident to see.
Surviving Airplane Travel with Young Children – Part 1
Since we live across the country from both sides of our family, the Christmas holiday means it’s time to travel. On an airplane. With our kids. And all of our luggage. And all of the gifts. ‘Tis the season. And I know there are millions of other families out there just like us who will soon be packing up for the big Christmas trip.
A Practical Surprise – Waiting to Find Out Baby’s Gender
So let me start off by saying that this article is going to be completely biased toward my point of view on keeping your baby’s gender a surprise. However, my intent is not necessarily to persuade you that this is the right decision for you, but rather, I’d like to offer some insights on how keeping the gender a surprise until birth can actually be a very practical option.