This blog is based off of the well-known saying "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade." I have my moments, but I really do try to live by this rule. Kara is the best kind of reminder. However, I realize that its not realistic (or healthy) to ONLY act positive & optimistic. I'm afraid that … Continue reading Misconceptions of an Optimist – Special Needs Edition
Category: Pregnancy
Round #1 Your Questions About Down Syndrome Answered
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and while there are troops out spreading knowledge, I thought I'd do my part by giving you a PASS for all those questions that you might have asked yourself while following along on our journey.
PinkBlush Maternity Review
Mom life is hard. It is hard on your mind, body, skin, hair, and especially your wardrobe.
Farewell, Two Thousand & Sixteen
I have my daily struggles. I hate as much as I love. I am as bad as I am good. But if you have followed this blog even a little bit, you should know that I try my very hardest to be the best person that I can be. I try to recognize the silver … Continue reading Farewell, Two Thousand & Sixteen
My First Tattoo ~ The Pride In A C-Section Scar
I've always played around with the idea of getting a tattoo, but if you know me, you know that I'm big on symbolism and branding my body was going to take a lot of convincing. Like most, I would want my tattoo to have meaning and depth. I would want it to be unique, like … Continue reading My First Tattoo ~ The Pride In A C-Section Scar
Sweet Lemonade ::: 8/9/2016
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 Yesterday was pretty scary, but last night was about ten times worse. After I was admitted, stripped down, and propped up in a hospital bed, I was given Cervidil to prepare my body for labor. They needed me to dilate to at least 1cm before inducing me. The doses they were … Continue reading Sweet Lemonade ::: 8/9/2016
From A Hospital Bed ::: 8/8/2016
Monday August 8th, 2016 Surprise! Baby Girl decided to throw us another curveball. I woke up this morning excited to see my little girl once again. It was time for our weekly BPP with the Perinatologist (high risk pregnancy doctor). As I bounced into the exam room I wasn't thinking of anything but seeing her … Continue reading From A Hospital Bed ::: 8/8/2016
Life’s A Dance
Nothing in life is certain. Not once did I think that'd be right here, right now. Three weeks from our due date and scared as hell. I keep thinking "What did I get myself into? I can't do this." Down syndrome. Heart surgery. Stress. As her due date nears, I find all my optimism fading away. … Continue reading Life’s A Dance
Brave Face ~ Confessions Of A Dedicated Police Wife
Life is scary. Having a baby is scary. Watching my husband put on his gear and walk out the door every day is scary. I remember when I used to be scared of what could be under my bed so I would take a running start from the doorway and leap onto the covers so nothing … Continue reading Brave Face ~ Confessions Of A Dedicated Police Wife
Prepared to be Unprepared
I feel like I've gotten a little sneak peek into my future. It began Monday when I went in for an early morning appointment. I was half asleep and hadn't yet abandoned my morning crankiness. I was sitting at the check-in desk with my back to the waiting area when I heard a voice behind me, … Continue reading Prepared to be Unprepared