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Second Time Mom: Light Blues

Posted on May 9, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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Sleep was scarce during pregnancy, and perhaps even scarcer now that I have two kids (although I prefer the baby being OUT, then IN). To be honest I’ve been surprised at just how sleep deprived I am. I knew I … Continue reading →

Posted in Birth & Babies Tagged new mom, parenting, Second Time Mom

Second Time Mom: The First Ten Days

Posted on April 30, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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I’m sure I’ve said a hundred times since coming home from the hospital: “I love being a second time mom!” This time around has been a much more relaxed and enjoyable experience. My baby blues from my first birth and … Continue reading →

Posted in Birth & Babies Tagged new mom, parenting, Second Time Mom

Amayah Love

Posted on April 25, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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My dear readers, I apologize for this long overdue announcement. The day after my last post discussing some fears of birth, I went into labour! I’ll give you some quick details, along with a promise that I’m making lots of … Continue reading →

Posted in Birth & Babies Tagged new mom, Second Time Mom

Embracing the “What’s To Come”

Posted on April 10, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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Just a head’s up (mostly to any of my male readers): My next few posts will probably involve details of labour and birth. If that makes you uncomfortable, I apologize in advance! Today was my reminder for what the pain … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Hope & Love Tagged Christian Faith, new mom

Two Different Kids

Posted on April 5, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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Contractions have started to come sporadically, and the countdown to my due date is on. April fourteenth is finally in sight. As I’m getting ready to give birth to our second baby, I’ve been thinking a lot about how much … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Hope & Love Tagged new mom, parenting

Surrender

Posted on March 5, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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Baby, baby, baby. That’s about all that is on my brain these days. With six weeks to go til our due date, I feel like I have so much to do to get the freezer and pantry stocked, clothes cleaned … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Hope & Love Tagged Christian Faith, new mom

One foot in front of the other…

Posted on February 19, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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Throughout this pregnancy, we’ve hit bumps in the road where my husband and I ask each other if I’m battling some kind of pregnancy related depression. Every time we evaluate where I’m at, we come to the conclusion that I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Hope & Love Tagged Christian Faith, new mom, parenting

Just A Moment

Posted on February 1, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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We don’t always have a lot of time. Life can suck our passion and fervour for the Lord right out of us. It seems that in one moment of trouble, we can be tempted to throw away our trust in … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Hope & Love Tagged Christian Faith, new mom

Help! I’m a new mom!

Posted on January 30, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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I read a wonderful blog post called How to Help a New Mom. It contained some really practical ideas. Having some friends who just had new babies, I was excited to put these to use. However, I realized that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Hope & Love Tagged Christian Faith, new mom

Beautifully Tempted

Posted on January 24, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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Since my arrival to Pinterest, I have never seen so many enticing photos of perfectly in shape bodies telling me that I only need two weeks to get these abs, or this butt, or those legs. Being pregnant always makes … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Hope & Love Tagged Christian Faith, new mom

Re-Focus

Posted on January 22, 2013 by myredandpurplelife

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This is a much overdo post since January is almost over! It has been percolating in my mind as I have thought about goals, vision and “resolutions” for the new year. Since becoming a stay-at-home-mom, I have found that I need goals … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Hope & Love Tagged Christian Faith, new mom, parenting

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Hey there, my name is Monica! Thanks for stopping by my little site. I pray you feel refreshed & encouraged by each post you read. I am a stay at home mom to a beautiful little boy with another baby on the way. I'm also the assistant to our church youth pastor, who is my husband! Our lives are interesting, but we're having fun serving the Lord & dreaming big!

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