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The 10 Craziest Questions This Gynecologist Has Ever Heard

23 Oct

Mr. Stacey was the awesomest of all humanities professors when I was a student at Oral Roberts University. Why was he so awesome? Was it because of his LEGO hair, that appeared to be painted on and aligned perfectly with the ear piece on his glasses? Partially, as this became the subject of may of ... View Post

9 Truths to Carry You Through Pregnancy

19 Oct

Each woman's response to pregnancy is as different as her unborn child. While we could never fully understand all that is within your heart and mind throughout 9 months of baby-growth, there are a few truths I believe apply to all moms-t0-be. I hope you will pour over this list. Commit these truths ... View Post

As Seasons Give Way to Life {In Honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss}

15 Oct

It's fall and somehow the leaves that abandon their source to make way for new life once winter rest has passed gives me hope. I see evidence of this cycle of life all around. What looks as though it's been lost is giving way to something new. But we must wait. Wait until the time has come for the ... View Post

Learning to Paint Inside the Lines of Parenting

10 Oct

Parenting, for me, has been about learning to paint inside the lines. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of times that I have gone outside the day to day routines, mixed it up a bit, and we've spent the day in our pajamas watching tv and eating treats (here's to hoping my pediatrician isn't ... View Post

TPC Birth Story: Dr. Rupe

9 Oct

When my alarm began blaring at 5:20 am on January 21, 2004; I immediately hit the snooze button. I am normally a morning person, but the last few weeks of my pregnancy were beyond exhausting. As I reluctantly climbed in the shower I purposefully avoided the mirror. I really didn't want to catch a ... View Post

3 Secrets to Thriving Through Baby’s First Year

4 Oct

I've been reading through The Baby Companion manuscript lately as we begin the editing process. As I read, I am prayerful that the words on each page would contain a message of peace and joy for mamas walking through baby's first year. When I consider the feelings we want this book to invoke, I ... View Post