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In the Quietness of the Night, Jesus Meets with Mama
In the quietness of the night, Jesus meets with Mama. As her arms are wrapped around her child, His arms are wrapped around her. As she’s comforting a sick child, He’s comforting her.…
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Slow Down, Mama, I’m Your Last Baby
Slow down, Mama, I’m your last baby. You’re not savoring all the cuddles as you’re rocking me for my nap. Instead, you’re worried about all the things you need to do, and you’re…
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The Third Time Around is a Bit Different
The third time around is a little bit different. You take in all of the little things, as you wonder if it’s your last baby. You’re tired, but you know what to expect…
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He Smiles When He Sees My Face
He smiles when he sees my face. He lights up when he hears my voice. Just hearing me in the room can calm him down if he starts fussy. He’s recently begun touching…
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This is What Postpartum Looks Like
This is what postpartum looks like. It’s not the matching robe and swaddle blanket pictures that you may see, that’s for sure. It’s painful. It’s disgusting (let’s be honest). It’s uncomfortable and we…
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My Breastmilk Donor Journey
What if I dry up? What if I decide to quit earlier than I thought and I need this milk? All of the what-ifs were trying to convince me I needed to hold…
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Mama, Did You Miss Me?
“Mama, did you miss me?” “Well, baby, I didn’t even know you were going to exist. God knew you before I ever did.” My daughter had asked to see pictures of her older…
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Every Good and Perfect Gift is From Above
Every good and perfect gift is from above. Says so right there is James 1:17, but how often do we take those gifts for granted? When the day has been too hard and…
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Don’t Forget to Check In On the Mama
Don’t forget to check in on the mama. Everyone always asks in the first few weeks, “How are you feeling?” (implying they’re inquiring as to her physical health). And usually (at that point),…
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God Knew I Needed You
I didn’t know I needed you. I’ll be honest, I didn’t know if I had it in me to have another baby. My hands were full. My mind was overwhelmed with it all. …
