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Month: December 2018

5 Things Pregnant Me Wasn’t Prepared For

December 12, 2018December 12, 20183 Comments

This whole growing-a-human-thing really stretches you, physically, yes, but also, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

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Month 7️⃣✨ saw much fewer smiles than usual from our Henry boy (and his mama)! Eczema flare ups more days than not. Multiple allergic reactions to new foods. A major sleep regression (that has finally ended, PTL) 😅. Several doctor appointments, tests, tears and prayers. // But when eczema and allergies aren’t consuming his day — you’ll most likely find him blowing raspberries, expressing himself through his eyebrows 😏, frantically trying to turn the pages in every book, or smacking his hands (or better yet, a wooden hammer) on anything you’ll let him. He’s ticklish as all get-out, snuggles better than any baby I know, and is 110% worth every single sleepless night or stressful day. 💙

Henry had the best week getting loved on (& fought over) by his Grandpa, Gigi & Auntie Em! We miss them already! 🧡

PSA: If you know a mama of an #eczemababy who happens to be having a “flare up” week — you should give her a hug (or a bottle of wine)! She could probably use both 😅

When we signed the lease to our Texas home I wasn’t sure what we were going to do with this somewhat-awkward space at the front of the house. But when our household goods finally arrived from Germany, we decided it would have to be a “sitting room” (due to the extra furniture that didn’t have a place to go). A few days later I was FaceTiming @_susansims to give her a virtual tour and when I showed her this room she commented, “Well that looks nice but I doubt it will get used very much”. ———— But we’ve now been living here for a month and this has become my favorite room of all. I find myself sitting in here at any hour of the day. In the midst of a busy or stressful week — it feels like a tiny retreat. It gets some of the best light in the house, it stays quiet(er) and clear of toys or spit up, and everything in it has a story or memory that makes me smile.... my great grandmother’s table, chairs bought and recovered for us as an unbelievably generous wedding present from @kbsantiques, a buffet gifted to us from a couple I’ve known since I was a little girl, a cut log from a centerpiece at our wedding (thanks to @wandacouch01), a piece of ironstone picked up in Belgium, a tiny footstool found in France, a wooden church window @marissaceci convinced me to get in Germany, and candlesticks handmade by our friend @daniel.jay.hubbard — (just to name a few 🥰). ———— So I guess it turns out that moms aren’t always right. 😜 If you stop by (and I hope you will) you’ll know exactly where to find me — at the front of the house, surrounded by many ‘things’ that have done a great job of making another house quickly feel like home. 🏠❤️

6️⃣ months ✨ Over the last month Henry has settled into his 2nd home and nursery, learned to grab and play with his feet, started sitting up unassisted, has been introduced to Baby Led Weaning, and has decided that sleeping through the night is no longer the thing for him! 🤪 It’s hard to believe this precious and happy boy has been a part of our family for half a year! I often hear parents say that they can’t remember life before their children — and while I can’t say I agree with that — I certainly wouldn’t want to go back to our life without him! ❤️

Is there anything sweeter than a baby sleeping with their little feet crossed and booty in the air?! 💛 (Also, how is he almost 6 months old?! 😭)

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