Last night, Ben and I found ourselves sitting outside Labor & Delivery waiting to be checked in, just as we had done 17 months earlier with Elliot. This was our first visit to L&D with Brynn. I’m relieved to tell you everything is okay. Yesterday morning started off great. I went to my weekly OB [...]
Category: A New Chapter
From Despair to Celebration
Mondays used to be so hard for me. It was like my hellish reality restarted itself every Monday. Another week without my precious baby in my arms. Another week of despair added to what seemed like a never-ending countdown to the day I’ll get to see my little girl again. I dreaded Monday, not because that is [...]
Half Way There
Tomorrow marks the start of my 19th week of pregnancy. Nineteen weeks is my half way point. My doctor and I agreed that I should be induced between 38-39 weeks, maybe 37 weeks if I absolutely cannot handle another week. I am comfortable with 38 weeks, so 38 weeks is my goal. Thirty-eight is my magic number [...]
My Rainbow and My Stars
Pregnancy is such a special time. A time not to be rushed or wished away. But I can’t help but want December to come as quickly as possible. Normally, the thought of winter rolling in makes me somewhat uncomfortable. I’m not one for short days and cold nights. But this year it seems so much [...]
I’m Still a Grieving Mama
Sometimes, you just have to know when to admit you're not okay and then ask for help. I realized I reached a breaking point yesterday morning, as I fought back tears on my walk through the sea of strangers in the train station. Grief. Fear. Anxiety. Uncertainty. PTSD. How am I going to survive this pregnancy feeling [...]
One Victory at a Time
Today is the start of our 11th week with baby #2. My pregnancy with this baby is so different than my pregnancy with Elliot. It's also very similar in many ways. It's funny what you block out once your baby is born, only to have "oh yeah, now I remember" moments in subsequent pregnancies. I [...]
Good news from the Davises!
***Possible Trigger Post*** It is with great excitement that we announce our family is growing from 3 to 4. Elliot is going to be a big sister! It's still very early, but we are feeling so hopeful and positive about this pregnancy. I am just over 9 weeks along. This little munchkin has a strong [...]
Walking With Elliot 