❤ Infertility & Pregnancy ❤

My husband and I struggled with infertility for 4 years before we conceived our first child, Ava. I have shared our infertility journey, as well as updates throughout my (high risk) first pregnancy. I had a very scary delivery with Ava - I wrote all about it and I continued to write monthly updates on Ava after she was born!

We were then blessed with a SURPRISE pregnancy, something we didn't think would be possible for us! Liam was conceived when Ava was 10 months old, but I didn't realize I was pregnant until after her first birthday! I wrote monthly updates on Liam as well - life with 2 kids under 2 is crazy, but so much fun!

--Second Pregnancy--

Liam's Birth Day!

Week 39: THE FINAL WEEK

38 Weeks: One Week Left

The Best Baby Registry!

37 Weeks

Week 36: The Last Month!

Week 34 & 35: Big Baby Boy!

Week 31 - Week 33: A Delivery Date!

Week 29 - 30: A Georgia Christmas

Week 28: The Longest, Quickest Week Ever

Week 25 - 27: It's Time to Move!

Week 21 - 24: Viability Day!

Week 16 - Week 20: Halfway Cooked!

The Second Pregnancy

Week 13 - Week 15: The BIG Reveal

Entering the Second Trimester

Big Sister Update

Another Miracle in the Making

--First Pregnancy--

Ava's Birth Day

40 Weeks

39 Weeks

38 Weeks

Essentials For Pregnancy

37 Weeks

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Maternity Photo Shoot

Infertility is an Emotion

33 Weeks

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A Pregnant Woman's Guide to Maternity Clothes

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It's A...

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One Trimester Down, 2 To Go!

My Pregnancy: The Reveal

Now, This is a Story All About How My Life Got Flipped Turned Upside Down

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A Pregnant Woman's Guide to Maternity Clothes

Being pregnant with my first child, I had zero experience maternity clothes shopping. I had no idea what sizes I would need nor what products would work for me. Given that every body type is so different, and each pregnancy is so different, this post will simply serve as a guide and just a place to start. Ultimately, you will have to make some decisions yourself on what will work best for you. I just thought I'd share what I have learned in this first pregnancy. When Should I Start Buying Maternity Clothes? To me, this question has a simple and easy answer. NOW. (or, as soon as you find out you are pregnant.) Here's why: CLEARANCE . Take advantage of that clearance rack! If you buy as soon as you find out you are pregnant, the clothes on clearance are going to be the right season for when you are in your third trimester. I did a little shopping in the first trimester (early winter) and I got great summer tanks and maxi dresses for a ...

18 Weeks

I can't believe it's February already!! I'm 18 weeks and the baby is approximately the size of a mango. A kicking mango! She likes to kick a lot. Sometimes I have to really be focused to feel it; the other day she gave a pretty strong kick for being just 5 inches long! I feel her right at the waistband on my non-maternity pants. (Would you like my chevron cardi? Check it out here on maurices' website!) Is it just me, or does 18 seem like a very big number?! I am approaching the halfway mark! That is kinda scary! I was at the PX the other day, and I was wandering around and realized I haven't bought anything for baby Ava yet. Ok, so we bought a few KU onsies, but that was before we knew she was a girl. So I thought I'd let myself pick up a few things. I about lost it when I saw this in size newborn: Is that not THE CUTEST THING you have ever seen?!?!?! I had to have looked like a fool to anyone walking by; I'm sure I had a h...

The Must-Have Hair Product: Aquage Uplifting Foam

I have been on the hunt for this supposed liquid (well, foam) magic for awhile now - Aquage Uplifting Foam. I must give credit where credit is due - I first heard of this exclusive hair product from The Small Things Blog . Kate has a phenomenal blog full of informative videos showing how to style hair, not to mention her cute outfits she blogs about, too! Please, please be sure to spend some time on her blog - it has been so helpful for me; I'm sure you will all love it, too! Anyway, I had to look up online where to find it locally because it is not sold in all salons. I went to Aquage's website to look up where I could find it here. I was so excited to try it! I started by towel drying my just washed hair, and making little parts all over my head and spraying the Aquage in it. Then I rubbed it in a little, and then blow dried my hair. For a detailed video, check out Kate's video here . This video is how I learned to do it! :) After my hair was dry, I could already...