Everyone, meet Greta Rae. Greta, meet everyone. I'm going to jump ahead of Christmas and Della's 2nd birthday to tell Greta's birth story simply because it has already been two weeks and I want to get this written while every detail is still fresh in my mind. Life with three little ones leaves me a little forgetful these days. I'll go back and play catch-up later. Let me start off by saying the third trimester of this pregnancy was the easiest one of all three. I had zero aches and ... View the Post
What’s in my hospital bag
I am 38 weeks pregnant and have been going to the doctor weekly...for no particular reason. I'm not really sure why they have me come back weekly, I'm feeling awesome and baby is doing great. I basically just sit and wait for 20+ minutes while trying to keep Della from licking the floor for someone to tell me I'm doing great. No one has mentioned the i-word (induction) fortunately and I'm grateful my doctors are willing to work with me and my preferences for the birth. I am very excited to meet ... View the Post
Baby Bumpdate | 28 weeks
28 weeks along with baby Smith and I'm trying to figure out where time went...Della is almost TWO, Owen started pre-k last week and will be FOUR in just a few weeks. How on earth am I in my THIRD trimester with my THIRD baby?! The days are kind of flying by and I'm trying to soak up each and every moment, but I can't help but feel a bit overwhelmed by it. I'm feeling pretty good but I don't feel like I have the "glow" you're supposed to get. My hair, skin and nails didn't get the memo, I ... View the Post
Hey, it’s Emily.
Hi guys, remember me? It's Emily. I owe you an update. Or I need to shut the blog down or something, which I'm not going to do, so I'm brewing coffee and I'm going to do the update. I'll try to keep it brief but a lot has happened since my last post so you might want to grab a coffee, or a glass of wine. Whatever you fancy. Gosh darn you guys, I hate when I get so behind like this. I wish I was better about blogging frequently. I've been through all this before with you, it's nothing new for me ... View the Post
The Breast Advice
When I was pregnant with Owen, I prepared myself to be the best parent. Or so I thought. I read a book on French parenting, researched baby products, and made a very important decision at a very early point in the pregnancy that I was going to breastfeed. So looking back to me at 30-something weeks pregnant with Owen sitting in a breastfeeding class with a bunch of other pregnant mamas, I remember being told, "breast is best." And I remember writing that down. "If breastfeeding hurts, you're ... View the Post
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Hey hey! I hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful week! There are so many women who have impacted my life and I love dearly. My mom, who I simply could not live without. My grandma, whose kindness, cooking, and company makes life so much better. My mother-in-law who raised Alex to be such an incredible man. And my grandma in heaven who could light up a room with her smile and laugh and taught me the value of a good, home cooked meal. Owen and Della are blessed to have three of the world's most ... View the Post