Nesting Journal Entry #4
Nesting Journal Entry #4

So about now, I’m feeling pretty ready. And that’s not really because I have more checked off on my “to do” list. It’s more because I’m feeling the waves of peace and clarity that the mental preparation has brought to me. The knowledge that only so much is in my control. And that “so much” happens to be very little. The peace that surrounds me when I realize God will be right there throughout every little moment of labor and postpartum. And of course the excitement that I have to meet our child. There’s something about pregnancy that makes you feel close to your child, but also like they’re one big mystery. I guess that’s the definition of a miracle. 

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Nesting Journal Entry #3
Nesting Journal Entry #3

We’re in the homestretch now! As a first time mom, it's really hard to cipher what you will need at the hospital & postpartum, but hopefully I'm on the right track. I've done my classes, my homework, and watched what helps other moms thrive! I filled m bedside cart with practical changing supplies and feeding supplies (hopeful breastfeeding mom here!). In our hospital bags, I packed lots of natural pain relief tools and strategies, so if you're interested in that side of things, definitely check out my links.

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Nesting Journal Entry # 2
Nesting Journal Entry # 2

These weeks are going by…fast. Most women say that it drags toward the end, so either I’m not near the end of the pregnancy, or I just don’t perceive it that way. However, I still feel as though there is so much to do, so much on the agenda, and I’m grateful that I do have time.

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Winter Window Art
Winter Window Art

The end of the holiday season usually brings on a dread of a long winter. Taking down all of your twinkly lights, packing away the Christmas tree, and removing garland to reveal a bare mantle is something most people do not look forward to. I try and avoid it as long as possible. We leave everything up in our house until Orthodox Christmas on January 9th (even though we celebrate it on December 25th as Roman Catholics). My excuse is that the season is still happening. I think that’s just long enough to stretch out the joy that turning on the Christmas tree every morning brings me. However, decorating for winter can be done! Pretty soon I will be decorating for Valentine’s Day, but in the meantime, a nod to winter will do just fine.

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