Pregnancy Fears – What is Wrong with Me?
Usually, you hear the phrase “pregnancy fears” and you think of the usual things – how bad will labor be, will these stretch marks ever go away, will my body ever look normal again… You get the idea....
View ArticleMy Love/Hate Relationship With the Third Trimester
In all my pregnancies, the first trimester has always been typical. The second trimester is what I like to call the “pregnancy moon” phase, where things just kind of putt along with minimal excitement....
View Article36 Week Ultrasound
This morning, I had my 36 week ultrasound. I am so glad hubby had the morning off, because he would have hated to have missed this. The entire visit was so much fun. Really! We had a ball. Our...
View Article36 Week Belly Picture
Can’t believe we’ve made it to 36 weeks with no real complications! Praise the Lord!!
View ArticleInducing Labor – Does Anything Work?
This morning I had my 37 week doctor visit. My blood pressure has been elevated the past few days, but I can always get it back down by lying down on my left side. I was anxious to talk to my doctor...
View Article38 Weeks Pregnant – Time to Pack the Hospital Bag?
38 Weeks Pregnant Because I’ve never gone into labor on my own, I’ve never packed the hospital bag ahead of time and had it sitting there ready for weeks. Because so many have been scheduled...
View Article38 Week Checkup and Exciting News!
I had my 38 week checkup this morning. The doctor was late getting there, because he was delivering a baby. They hooked me up for a Non-Stress Test, and watched the baby for awhile. It wasn’t until the...
View ArticleTomorrow is the Big Day!
I am so excited, I can hardly stand it…. BUT, I still have so much to do to get ready for Gage’s appearance! I have searched through our boxes, and I cannot find any 0-3 month clothes. No sleepers, no...
View ArticleSo Much for “The Big Day!”
I spent all day yesterday preparing for my induction. Packed all the bags, made arrangements for the kids, took care of absolutely everything. We went to Revival last night, and it was amazing. I have...
View ArticleIntroducing Our Newest Blessing
Gage Born: 10:06am 7 pounds, 11 ounces 20 3/4 inches Yes, it’s true! Gage finally made his appearance! There’s quite a story behind this little guy’s arrival, so grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and...
View ArticleAn Announcement, an Update, and an Apology
This is going to be one loaded post! You may have noticed that things have slowed WAY down here on Blessed Beyond Words… and there’s a reason for that. Several weeks ago, we found out that baby #7 is...
View ArticleAnother Update Concerning My Health Issues
Recently I posted an update about why things have been so quiet around here. Since that post, so many more things have happened – and actually getting online to post about those things has been next to...
View ArticleWill it be Carter or Carly? (Take a Poll!)
With everything going on with Gage, I really haven’t posted much about the pregnancy. Honestly, I haven’t had much to update. This has been a wonderful pregnancy so far. No morning sickness. No pain....
View ArticleMedImmune RSV & Preemie Awareness #protectpreemies #rsv
I am so blessed to have gone through 7 pregnancies and have 6 healthy children, with another one on the way. But, getting them to a safe delivery date wasn’t always easy. I have had my share of preterm...
View ArticleDay 28: 30 Days of Giving Thanks
Day 28: Today, I am giving thanks for my OB. Over the years, I have used many different OB/GYN doctors for my pregnancies. I have experienced wonderful doctors, and not-so-wonderful doctors. When we...
View ArticleHow to Keep Post-Pregnancy Skin Stretchmark-Free #Sponsored #GuestPost
Disclaimer: This post is a sponsored post, and I have been compensated for my time in publishing this post. Pregnancy: a time to bask in a supernaturally healthy glow; a time for impossibly glossy...
View ArticleWell, That Wasn’t The Reaction I Expected!
Early in January, hubby and I found out that another blessing is on the way. We had been trying for several months, so it wasn’t that big of a shock. However, my husband is the type of guy that prefers...
View ArticleCute Gender Reveal Photo Idea
This weekend, my daughter had quite a surprise up her sleeve for me. I had gone out to coffee with one of the girls from our youth. (Who also happens to be my niece.) After coffee, I was also treated...
View ArticlePrayers Appreciated!
Early tomorrow morning, I’ll be heading into our local hospital to be induced. Soon, our family will be complete and baby #8 will be welcomed with open arms. If you can spare a prayer for a quick, easy...
View ArticleWhat Sets a Maternity Photographer Apart?
A professional maternity photographer is a truly skilled artist who is able to create a lasting image of a pregnant woman, allowing the beauty to shine through. Pregnancy is a truly unique and...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....