This morning, I had a baby. Our son, Shepherd, was born via cesarean section. It's the first time I've ever stayed in a hospital. And the first time I've ever had major surgery. A lot of firsts happened today, and I feel like a trooper in my family. The lives of my husband and I… Continue reading One
Category: Thoughts
The Meltdown
Well, it happened. I had a pregnancy-related mental breakdown the other night. My husband and I were laying in bed trying to sleep, but my train of thought was derailing and going TOTALLY off the tracks as the minutes passed. There came a point where it had to be said aloud. I had to talk… Continue reading The Meltdown
Ultrasound Experience & Parental Anxiety
So, we just went to a 16-week 3-D ultrasound a couple of days ago. Okay, here's how things went. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... I laid on the table and got comfortable, and the moment the ultrasound tech put the machine on my belly, there it was: his weenie. Cheers erupted throughout… Continue reading Ultrasound Experience & Parental Anxiety
Hearing History
I'm a history buff... Which means I'm really 'into' things that take me back to a previous time. Recently, I've come across some great music that does just that, and I'd like to share it with you. For our first selection, we go back to 500-1300 or so... The dark ages. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwyznoWJDHI This instrument is… Continue reading Hearing History
Jesus is a Taxidermist
My husband is a taxidermist. I say that right off because... If you are bothered by this practice, the act of hunting for meat, and/or images of dead animals, this post is not for you. This post also contains mature topics somewhat. It also contains Christian themes - That, I am not sorry for. My… Continue reading Jesus is a Taxidermist
