baby

  • Our Second Birth Story

    Dena April 14, 2015

    A couple of weeks before March 20th, the forecasters started calling for snow on that day, the first day of spring. I immediately thought, “Oh boy, I’m going to get my spring baby… in a snowstorm.” I half-jokingly shared my prediction with friends & family…

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  • New Motherhood + The BeliBea Nursing Bra

    Dena April 10, 2015

    During my pregnancy, I spent a lot of time preparing for life with a newborn. Having been through it once before, I thought I had an idea of what to expect. However, it’s just one of those things, like childbirth itself, that you simply can’t…

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  • Papa & Marina // these newborn days

    Dena March 30, 2015

    Slowly, slowly. That’s how it is these days. Cherishing every precious moment. This time I know just how quickly they will pass. Time spent in front of this screen will be rare for a little while longer. I wrote out most of her birth story…

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  • Marina Grace

    Dena March 25, 2015

    Marina Grace March 20, 2015 8:23 a.m. 7 lb. 13 oz. 19.5 inches

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  • Roman James @ 22 Months

    Dena March 18, 2015

    Growth & Appearance: You are tall, handsome, strong, and heavy. When stranger’s guess your age, they usually guess that you are three. You have the brightest, bluest eyes and you still have golden blond hair. There is a big extra blond (white) patch on the…

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  • Pregnancy Update // 38 Weeks

    Dena March 16, 2015

    How far along are you? 38 weeks. Sleep: Still rough, but I’ve gotten in a few decent stretches of sleep lately. Sometimes my body hits a wall of physical exhaustion and I fall into a deep sleep, despite the pain in my hips & my…

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  • This Week // 03.12.15

    Dena March 13, 2015

    “When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. And when life is bitter, say thank you and grow.” –Shauna Niequist, Bittersweet Hello there! How was your week? Mine went by quickly. We’ve been busy checking the final items off of our pre-baby to-do list,…

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  • Sprinkled with Love!

    Dena March 11, 2015

    My “Sprinkle” ended up being a bit last minute. (Well, last minute according to me, since I usually plan parties 6 months+ in advance.) We ended up making a reservation and getting the invitations in the mail just under three weeks before the party date.…

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  • Pregnancy Update // 36 Weeks

    Dena March 2, 2015

    How far along are you? 36 weeks. Sleep: It’s a shame that this is one of the first questions, because the answer is always negative. I’d better get used to it since it will stay that way for awhile. Fact is, sleep is horrendous. Things…

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