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KaraLynne's Birth Story

   I read somewhere recently that your pregnancies go by faster with each kid you have and I definitely think that's true.  This one went by quickly and now I already have an one month old! Both of my pregnancies were very similar with just a few weeks of nausea at the beginning, bad heartburn towards the end, and almost the exact amount of weight gain. I had convinced myself that I was having another boy before we found out the gender because of all the similarities, but the three ultrasounds I had throughout the 9+ months proved otherwise! I started to get a little nervous once I went past the mark at which I had Owen (ten days early). I wasn't too surprised though since my midwife had said I most likely wouldn't deliver before 39 weeks or later since there were no issues. As  week 38 came to a close, my husband had scheduled to go on an all night patrol with the Sheriff’s dept which made me a little nervous.  I had been having some contractions at night...
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Sleep, how I've missed you!

 So I know that we are a little late in the game, 🙈 but I have to say how amazing it is to get a full night's sleep again! I began the weaning process with Owen last month with the goal of being done with nursing by his first birthday. Around 6 months, he was down to nursing only 1x a night but then we moved 2 months later and any sort of routine we had went out the window. I probably should've tried to pick it back up once we were settled, but then his daddy started a second job where he's gone 3 nights throughout the week so that caused me to have to get him during the night when he woke up and instead of being "strong" and putting him back to bed- I'd just let him nurse back to sleep....Ah, I know, rookie mistake Lol Anyway, this past weekend, my husband and I decided that we'd let this go on for long enough so Sunday we agreed to let him CIO until he fell back asleep.   Owen's first word was "momma" but he only would say it when he ...

Our Next Step

   So it's been a few months, but I am back with an update! Life has been as crazy busy as ever and I have to continually remind myself to just sit and be still for a couple of moments every day. Writing is a good way to get my thoughts out and has a therapeutic affect for me. Some of you may have heard that our family will be moving, and to clear up any speculation, I'd like to share with you the events leading up to our decision. I know that I do not have to or even need to do this, but I am a "sharer" by nature, and for my praying friends, I'd like to give you some specifics to pray for concerning our family. :)    Back during Christmas break, my husband and I were reflecting on our few months of parenting and the subject of when we'd start thinking about another little blessing came up. When we moved to New Mexico in 2014, the Lord worked it our for us to buy a 2 bd house close to the church. It really has been a great little house for us, but we knew...

A Month of Mommyhood

  Exactly one month today ,at 12:11 pm, our little boy entered the world and our lives forever changed.  If motherhood has taught me anything so far, it would be that I need to multitask to get anything done.  (It is amazing how I've managed to learn how to eat, do laundry, and clean with a baby in my arms!)  Another lesson I have learned is to be okay when things don't go as planned.  I am so thankful that Owen's delivery was safe and uncomplicated, but it definitely didn't go as I had thought or imagined!  Here is the story...   As I entered the 38th week of my pregnancy, I started to become a little impatient.  I was becoming more and more uncomfortable with each passing day and just wanted to meet our baby.  I started reading about different natural ways to start labor, although most of them said to wait until you were past your due date.  I figured as long as they were safe methods that it would be okay so I decided to try a few.....

The Secret Is Out!

Hello there!  Is it just me or is this year already flying by?!  This week is the start of our last quarter at school, and then summer starts!  Whoo-hoo! I do love the springtime though when the weather is just right and everything comes back to life.  Everyone seems to get a lot happier too! ;)  It's amazing what the sun does for us. Lol Our anniversary is just a few weeks away, and it is hard to believe how quickly a year has gone by.  What a wonderful journey that marriage has taken us on, and we are excited to share our secret with you- God has blessed us with the wonderful gift....of a child! <3  Greg and I with our little peanut! We are very excited to be parents! I have had about every symptom so far, but am feeling good all in all. We would appreciate your prayers, and stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks and months!! 😊 💗 Stephanie

The Year of Change: A Look Back On 2014

Ahh! It is hard to believe that today marks the LAST day of 2014!  To say that this year has been life-changing would be a bit of an understatement.  It is kind of overwhelming when I reflect on all that God has done over the past 12 months. I have worked at 3 different jobs this year, lived in 4 different homes, changed my last name, and moved to the opposite side of the country! I am the type of person that does best with routine so you can imagine with all the changes that have occurred how insecure I felt at times.  But the amazing thing about it all is that when God has the reins of your life there is a profound peace that accompanies the journey.  I n my times of doubt, t he miracles (however big or small) that have been performed  have always led me back to the conclusion that we are where God would have us to be at this stage. In this post, I'd like to highlight some of the most memorable occasions of this year.... 1. God's Protection My husband and ...

Running For My Life

This coming March will be two years since I started running. It was quite life changing for me, because after several years of struggling to lose 20 pounds, it was {finally} the solution that would jumpstart my health and fitness journey. A program I would recommend for anyone insterested in taking up running would be Couch 2 5K. I also started a running group on Facebook called Let's Run that has many expierenced runners that I've been able to learn from. I have enjoyed being able to run with my husband, and it had helped us not gain that dreaded "newlywed weight" that sometimes comes with the first year of marriage. :) I love the challenge that running is. It is just as hard mentally as it is physically, if not more so! There are times when I am miserable in the middle of a run, but the feeling afterward makes it beyond worth it every time. I also love the fact that to be a runner requires no talent. ANYONE can do it- from kids to grandparents. The key is being ...