baby

  • Christmas // 2014

    Dena December 26, 2014

    Happy day after Christmas, friends. You can’t hear me, but I’m letting out the biggest sigh of relief right now. We had an amazing holiday, but this mama is spent. Preparing for Christmas — with a toddler, while you’re six-months pregnant, with a husband who…

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  • It’s a…

    Dena December 5, 2014

    Talk about a shock! Since M. is still unable to leave the house, I went to my twenty-week scan appointment solo. The thing is that we didn’t even think the scan was going to be such a big deal because we were convinced I was…

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  • Girl or Boy?

    Dena November 24, 2014

    Thank you for all of the congratulations, well wishes, & support following my pregnancy announcement. It’s been a rough & wild road getting to this point, but I’m full of hope that the worst is behind me. Now I am focused on the fun things…

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  • Hyperemesis Gravidarum

    Dena November 20, 2014

    Hyperemesis gravidarum is simply defined as extreme, persistent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy that can lead to dehydration. However, any woman who has lived through the nightmare of it, knows that it is so much more than that. Note: This post contains graphic depictions of…

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  • I’m Pregnant (Round Two!)

    Dena November 18, 2014

    Yes, yes, it’s true! Roman is going to be a big brother! If you follow me on Facebook you already know because I just couldn’t wait any longer to share the news. I’m sure that many of you had figured it out a long time…

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  • everything changes, then changes again

    Dena November 17, 2014

    There’s nothing like the change of seasons to remind us of impermanence. Life is in a constant state of change. No matter who we are, no matter what we are going through — there’s one thing about life that ties us all together: it keeps…

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  • Roman James @ 17 Months

    Dena October 6, 2014

    A lot has happened since last time. I’ll never remember all of it, so I’m just going to pick up with where we are now. Growth & Appearance: You’re huge. Lifting you and carrying you have become downright painful. You are 28 pounds of solid…

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  • 40/52

    Dena October 4, 2014

    The 52 Week Project – A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, for one year. 40/52 — Collecting treasures in the yard — acorns, stones, colourful leaves — and placing them in Papa’s wheelbarrow for safekeeping. The glory of the autumn blaze…

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  • baby wears // jack + lily

    Dena September 24, 2014

    Autumn is really upon us here in northern New Jersey. The air is cooler, the leaves are turning beautiful colours, and Halloween decorations are going up everywhere. Lately, Roman has been living in his Jack + Lily moccasins. They are perfect for the summer/autumn transition…

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