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Tag Archives: babies
Confession time: I am a Halloween Grinch
Yes, I admit it. I am a veritable Ebeneezer Scrooge of Halloween time. You know when you are growing up and you swear you will never inflict the horrible persecutions your parents inflicted on you growing up? Well, not properly … Continue reading
In which we take a preschooler, two toddlers, and an infant to Disney World
“Brave” was the adjective most utilized when we shared our pictures from the trip. “Crazy” was the adjective used by my husband when I asked him if he thought it would be feasible to take Ruth to Disney World for … Continue reading
A letter to my childless self
Hey you! Yes, you over there with your tiny full term belly, wondering how your life is going to change once this baby comes. Let me tell you, this baby and the ones that come after her are going to … Continue reading
Traveling with littles
A mommy friend gave me the inspiration for this post. Keep the suggestions coming! We just returned from a week long vacation with two toddlers and a babe, and I am happy to say it was a success! Good times … Continue reading
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Tagged babies, car ride, kids, moms, mothering, toddlers, travel, trips
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Birth Control: why I ditched the hormones and embraced NFP
Before I got married, I went to the gynecologist to get my first prescription for some birth control pills. Even though I was Catholic, it just seemed like it was the thing everyone automatically does. However, a few months before … Continue reading
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Tagged babies, birth control, Catholic, contraceptives, Creigton Method, marriage, natural family planning, NFP
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