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Are you having a C-Section? Here is what you need to pack in your hospital bag!

on June 28, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Hospital Bag Packing List: For the Mom Having a C-Section

After having my third C-Section recently, I think I've finally figured out exactly what I need for the hospital bag and what I don't need. Packing for the hospital can be so stressful. You don't want to over pack and be left carrying around your entire house plus some, but you definitely don't want … [Read more...] about Hospital Bag Packing List: For the Mom Having a C-Section

Filed Under: C-Section, Pregnancy Tagged With: C-Section, Hospital, Hospital Bag, Packing List, pregnancy

Are you ready to head to the pool with your toddler? Check out these tips for pool days with toddlers!

on June 20, 2017 · 1 Comment

Tips for Pool Days With Toddlers

This post was sponsored by SwimWays as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Every time we hit the summer seasons I have this instant itch to get to the pool. Before kids, I used to love going to the pool, laying out in the sun with … [Read more...] about Tips for Pool Days With Toddlers

Filed Under: Beyond Baby's First Year, Parenting Tagged With: Beyond Baby's First Year, Pool Days, Summer, Swim Support, Swim Training, SwimWays, Toddlers

on June 18, 2017 · 2 Comments

Introducing Number Five

Sweet friends, Meet Jude Alexander. He was born on June 6, 2017 at 9:34AM. Things have been quiet around here as I soaked up the last few weeks with my two babies before welcoming our third. I knew that I needed to step away and savor some time with the kids, some extra rest, as well as work … [Read more...] about Introducing Number Five

Filed Under: Ferg Littles, Jude

on May 24, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Be Prepared for Summer Fun With This Number One Hack

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BlueLizardSummer #CollectiveBias There is something about the warmer weather coming and the sun shining that brings an all new sort of freedom to a stay at home mom. When the weather becomes … [Read more...] about Be Prepared for Summer Fun With This Number One Hack

Filed Under: Family Fun, Parenting Tagged With: Family Activities, Family Fun, Parenting, Sponsored Post, Summer, Summer Activities

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You deserve to exist, with the same grace and love You deserve to exist, with the same grace and love that you so freely give to your family. It’s not just about holding space for them; it’s about holding space for you, too.

You don’t have to shrink yourself to make room for others.

You deserve to take up space too.
Sometimes, the habits that helped us survive becom Sometimes, the habits that helped us survive become the hardest to unlearn. Those patterns once kept you safe, but now you’re learning they don’t need to anymore. 

Give yourself grace—you’re unlearning survival. Healing takes time, and with each layer you peel back, you’re discovering the person you’ve always been beneath the survival.

And if you’re anything like me, you’ll really learn to love her. ❤️
✨ NEW SEASON ✨ I’m not a big fan of change. ✨ NEW SEASON ✨

I’m not a big fan of change. My nervous system gets all panicky and tends to over research every possibility that could take place. It likes to tell me safety is in the details. 

But I know that’s not true.

This year has been a big year of growth for me in this department. Trauma told me control was my safety, but the truth was all I ever had was a false sense of control. 

This year has offered plenty of opportunities for me to say, “Okay God, you have my yes, wherever that leads.”

No over research. No over analyzing. No predicting every possibility. No trying to control the outcome.

Just a heart that says, “Yes.” 

Even when I don’t understand. Even when I’m nervous how it will turn out. Even when it feels like right now isn’t bad. Even when my heart’s confused. 

Even when….

God has been asking us both a lot lately, “Do I have your yes, no matter what that looks like?” Friday was the end of a season for Chad working at the Appliance Guys, and today starts a new season of a new company. It was NOT an easy decision, and it came with a lot of tears (mainly from me - are you surprised?). His boss, where he’s been for the last almost six years, has been an incredible support for our family as we walked through some of the hardest seasons of our family. They will always hold a special place in our heart.

But God said “it’s time” and my faith-filled husband said “Yes.” I have to admit, I don’t envy how hard this decision was for him. It affects us both, yes. But he had to walk it out. And I’m so grateful for His leadership and faith to Jesus to step into the next season when there are so many unknowns.

Sometimes, all God wants to know is does He have our “YES” no matter what that means. No matter what that changes. 

May I live my life in a way that has an open heart to hear from God and a willingness to say “YES” even when….

(PS he was so thrilled I made him take this photo. 😂 But I know this season will be one we forever ever want to remember, because God always shows His faithfulness).
I wonder if they would have chosen life for her. I wonder if they would have chosen life for her.

I wonder if they would have seen what was growing inside of her, and the fight that was about to come on the other side, if they would have said her life was worth saving.

I wonder if they would have discounted her before she had a chance. 

I wonder if they would have made a prediction about her quality of life and deemed her not worth the cost.

I wonder if they would have saw the life saving measures she would need and decided that it was worse to let her live.

I wonder if they would have saw everything that could go wrong, the bleak prognosis, and compared her to statistics. 

I wonder if they would have made a choice to encourage a decision that robbed us all of the miracle we see today.

Whether 48 hours or 4 years - her life has changed mine for the better. It’s heartbreaking to think someone may have once told me she wasn’t worth it.

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