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Elizabeth’s Birth Story

Elizabeth’s Birth Story

This is the birth story of Elizabeth Rose, born Labor Day 2014. I am including my pregnancy as well, but if you’re only interested in the birth then just skip the first section. If you have not read my birth stories for my first two babies, you should read them here for some background. The Pregnancy My third pregnancy was also my most difficult one, physically and emotionally. My memories of that time are mostly bleak and depressing. I always…

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behind the name

behind the name

We actually had a hard time picking a name for our third girl. We debated a lot of names, but didn’t settle on any particular one when she arrived a month early. She was nameless for the first day or two. My concern about Elizabeth was that it was too popular (being in the top 10 for the past 50 years or so), but we ultimately decided it was the one we liked best, it went really well with our…

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it’s been a while

it’s been a while

So remember the time I blogged on January 1st and then I didn’t update again for 8.5 months? Heh I definitely didn’t mean to take an extended break, though I make no promises to write regularly again. But, I thought I’d share some news. Back in June I shared this picture: Which somewhat explains my blogging silence, as I had a pretty rough pregnancy this time. Also, pregnancy when you have two small ones running around is so much harder…

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

This Christmas season was busy, but good. I didn’t feel overwhelmed, and I felt prepared. There were a few little things that didn’t get done, but overall… it was a good day. The girls loved it and it was so fun seeing their eyes light up with all the magic and wonder of Christmas. There’s a reason it is my favorite holiday! We had our family Christmas pictures taken by the lovely Julie with Jules Photography. This picture cracks me…

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happy birthday, Caroline!

happy birthday, Caroline!

I’m a little late in posting… Caroline’s first birthday was last Thursday, July 18th!! I can’t believe it’s been a year. It seems like yesterday but at the same time I can’t imagine life without her. Very first picture… outside the womb ;-) We hadn’t even left for the hospital yet! 1 month 2 months 3 months 4 months 5 months 6 months 7 months 8 months 9 months 10 months 11 months 12 months **Coming soon, I need to…

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