All is vanity: why motives matter
If you’ve ever experienced post-partum, you’ll know that it can be a somewhat challenging time for your self-esteem. In this post, I take a look at what the Bible has to say about our appearances and why the position of our heart on this topic is so important.
Encouragement for the anxious mom
Anxiety is something that I’ve struggled with on and off throughout my life and since becoming a mother, it’s definitely been an “on” season. Thankfully, the Bible does not shy away from the topic of anxiety. In fact, the book of Philippians gives us very specific instructions for how to handle it.
Palate Repair Surgery: A Personal Reflection on Our Experience – Part One
If you’ve followed along with our cleft lip and palate journey, you’ll know that last year we had been preparing ourselves for a major milestone – the palate repair. I’m delighted to report that in December of 2023, we crossed it! Getting ready This was the big one. I won’t downplay the significance of the…
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Spicy and satisfying, this soup is a family favourite, and perfect for warming up on cold, winter days.
Conquering the cup: preparing for palate repair surgery
Weaning a baby off their bottle and making the transition to an open cup isn’t always easy or straightforward; but, it’s a necessary step in preparing for palate repair surgery. If you’re struggling with this change, here are a few ideas that helped us say goodbye to the bottle and get ready for surgery.
Having twins sounds scary: here are 5 ways that twins are awesome
We’re celebrating one year with our twins! Looking back on our year, I remember all the anxiety I had around caring for two babies. But the biggest thing I’ve come to realize – twins are awesome.
Pumpkin spice baked oatmeal with pecan streusel
Pumpkin spice season is fading fast! This baked oatmeal is a great way to use up that pumpkin puree and make the most of these chilly fall mornings.
A 2023 Thanksgiving prayer
Thanksgiving looks a lot different for our family in 2023 than it did in 2022. I admit that this year it’s been easy to find things to be thankful for. But, the Bible doesn’t tell us to give thanks only in times when it’s easy.
3 things I wish I knew about managing a NICU stay for cleft lip and palate
My husband and I knew when our son was born, he’d likely need to stay in the NICU. We were thankful to know this ahead of time, as it helped set our expectations going into our delivery. If you’re interested in the details of our NICU experience, you can find them in my article Dear…
Twin essentials for 0-12 months
It’s hard building a baby registry for your firstborn, with so many options and mixed reviews. Then, you throw twins in the mix. Do you really need two of everything? There were a few specific things that I found hugely helpful in taking care of our twins in the first twelve months.
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Love the Unexpected 