I have a sewing machine that doesn't get the attention I'd like it to. I have decided to get my girls, ages 7, 5 and 4, involved in some sewing projects. They really love to create with me, and it is a wonderful skill to pass on. So, I got the pattern from a pattern [...]
Month: July 2018
16 Weeks Pregnant and Breastfeeding
So, the weeks are flying by this pregnancy. I think having my first totally unassisted pregnancy is contributing to that feeling, because I don't have my weeks punctuated with doctor's visits and ultrasounds. Taking care of my four children, especially my toddler, is taking most of my mental space. Speaking of which, my little 21 [...]
14 Weeks Pregnant Already? (Unassisted Pregnancy Journal)
The belly is obvious, and soon I will feel kicking (I usually feel my babies around 16 weeks). I cannot believe the 1st trimester is over already. I was feeling really exhausted and sick, so I am thankful to be mostly back to my normal self again. Of course I am still exhausted, but the [...]
5 Reasons Having a Big Family is Good for Kids
I often see in the news that my generation does not want children, and I see this in my life when I reconnect with old school friends. I am definitely in the minority, being married with children. Of those who DO have children, it is rare to find a family with more than two. I [...]
recovering motherhood 