I’m 30, mother of two, wife, science teacher, and right now, I’m at a crossroad. I took a leap of faith and applied for a two-year child-rearing leave from my job. I explained in an earlier post why I decided not to pursue medicine, and as far as I can tell, I don’t have the…… Continue reading Thirty and Searching
Last month I gave birth to baby #2. As you know from my last post, he was admitted to the NICU almost immediately after he was born. That experience in itself was life-changing, but I want to back up and tell you guys about how the process of giving birth was also a game-changer for…… Continue reading How Childbirth Toughened Me Up
A few weeks ago I gave birth to my second child, a boy. My first pregnancy ended in an emergency C-section after being induced, so I decided that this time around I wanted to attempt a vaginal birth. I had prayed about the decision, and I was excited to experience birth the “natural” way. My…… Continue reading Diary of a NICU Mom
What I learned about how becoming a mommy changes a woman. Read on for helpful tips on this HUGE transition.
1. Finances. I can’t emphasize the importance of being on the same page when it comes to what will happen to money you make. Different personalities have different approaches to money. One person might be the super saver who obsessively checks bank and credit card records several times a day, while the other is a…… Continue reading Discussions You Need to Having Before Tying the Knot, Part II
One of the best decisions my husband and I made during our time together was getting pre-marital counseling before we got married-from someone educated and credentialed in the field. I believe that it sets the foundation for how well two people will be able to work through their issues once they are married. I always felt…… Continue reading Discussions to You Need To Have Before Tying the Knot, Part I
A month or so ago, I was reading one of my favorite blogs, written by a single Christian woman. In this particular blog post she discussed how she feels being single at (almost 30) in the church. She had people telling her everything from “lower your standards” to “why don’t you have a…… Continue reading 5 Myths About Being Single We Need to Stop Believing
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Have you ever gone somewhere, say to the laundromat, the mall -or like my husband did-at church vespers (major side eye lol) and felt someone’s stare? Only to have them approach you later to ask for your number, or give you theirs? Ladies, I KNOW you know what I’m…
Yesterday I witnessed two close friends of mine get married. It was a really beautiful wedding. My favorite part were the vows. They recited the traditional ones, but also had their own. Writing your own vows is already a nice personal touch to the ceremony. As part of her vows, the bride pledged to cook…… Continue reading The 5 Questions Every Wife Should Ask Herself; How to Revive the Love in Your Relationship
Ladies, this post is for us. I say us because I’m still learning to put these things into practice myself. 1. Respect your man. Ok, so this might seem so obvious, but let’s be honest ladies. We are so good at making a man feel this big when we get into arguments or disagreements. We’re quick…… Continue reading How Men Spell Love:R-E-S-P-E-C-T
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