Here are some pics from today. 28 weeks and 4 days. I had my perinatal doctor appointment today and everything looks good. Babies are weighing in at 3 lbs (A) and 2 lbs 14oz (B). (I often wonder how accurate these measurements really are, but I guess we will see.) That means there's about … Continue reading My Heart Burns for You–Literally

Well, here I am at 26 weeks. Just me, 2 of my 3 boys, and little girls in the tummy. I truly am a mom of multiples. In more ways than one! Last night, I went to my first official "moms of multiplies" group. It was interesting. A small turn out. Probably because of the … Continue reading One Mom of Multiples

Week 25. I wore a dress today I had been saving. That was a mistake. The buttons are nearly bursting. I should have worn it earlier. It's a super cute denim shirt dress, and it will only get worn about 2 weeks, if that. It's a shame to waste a cute maternity dress. Especially when … Continue reading Bursting my Buttons

Well, it's week 23. Which, for me, really means I am starting the third trimester. You think I'm kidding. Sadly, I'm not. At my 21 week appointment they measured my belly at a whopping 26 inches (or 26 weeks). Yikes! So it's probably safe to say that at this point--I am as big as a prego … Continue reading Do’s, Don’ts, Wont’s

Let's just pretend you all already know the news. I am having twins! And they're GIRLS. Identical GIRLS. I am now 19.5 weeks pregnant. Yes, I am counting half weeks now. My belly is growing mysteriously large by the day, so in this case, I think half a week makes a difference. Don't you? Just smile … Continue reading Big news, Big change, Bigger God

I am pregnant! Yes, early pregnant, with our fourth child! What?! I can hardly believe it myself. Once I get beyond the blahs and ickyness, I'll be a little more excited. For now, it just means that my food is continuously stuck in my throat and nothing sounds good to eat. I have bouts of post … Continue reading Bird’s Eye View

Sometimes, I just want to take a personal day from motherhood. Like, today. My house is a mess. I haven't showered. I had a headache earlier today and let the kids play in the back yard while I laid on the couch. I didn't even watch them. Not even my 18-month-old. I have about...(hang on, I'm … Continue reading Personal Day

It's that time of the month again. The time when I am irrational, irritable, hypersensitive, and emotional. Oh joy. So I am going to write this verse on the chalkboard in my kitchen: "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." Proverbs 15:1 Perhaps this reminder in my kitchen will … Continue reading It’s That Time Again

I've never been a morning person. But, these past few weeks I have been getting up at 6 am--before my kids. It's pretty much a miracle. And I am so thankful that God truly cares about the mundane, the details of our lives (Psalm 37:23). I am thankful that He doesn't just do grand miracles like giving … Continue reading Early Riser

This morning I woke up at 6:30 a.m. to a little pee spot on the carpet next to my bed. After sopping up the pee with a bath towel, the rest of my day played out something like this:Go downstairs, eat cereal, make coffee, toast for the kids, get the happy baby from his crib, nurse … Continue reading Happy Crappy: A day in the Life