Seven Quick Takes
… In which I resurrect my blog. — 1 — When last I blogged, it was October, and I was busy gestating two little humans. October and November, in fact, I spent pretty busily growing them. I didn’t work,...
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— 1 — I’m so tired of snow. I got my car caught in the street in front of the babysitter’s house yesterday morning. I was able to get it out, eventually, but I felt pretty stupid. Come on spring! — 2...
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— 1 — I’m wearing pre-pregnancy pants today. I’m not very comfortable, but my pants are zipped and buttoned, and I don’t think they look obscene. It won’t be long until I can wear them comfortably. —...
View ArticleAugustine and Maria’s Birth Story, Part I
It started on Monday, November 18, 2013. I got the oil changed in my car in the morning, and in the afternoon I went to my obstetrician’s office for an exam and what would be my last fetal non-stress...
View ArticleAugustine and Maria’s Birth Story, Part II
See Part I here. Note: There are lady parts and bodily fluids in this post. If that bothers you, I recommend reading something else ;) It was hard to sleep that Tuesday night, but I managed to get to...
View ArticleAn open letter to women who have left the Catholic Church
An open letter to women who have left the Catholic Church: We want to invite you to come talk with us, and we are excited to meet you! Just like you, we are daughters, sisters, wives, and mothers;...
View ArticleInfertility Awareness Week, 2014: A Catholic Perspective
This week is Infertility Awareness Week. Having suffered primary infertility myself, this is a subject very close to my heart. As a Catholic, I reject any form of infertility treatment that separates...
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From World Policy Forum The three countries in red are the only countries in the world that offer no paid maternity leave for mothers of infants. Our nation, which I do believe is great, has its...
View ArticleWords to live by from YOUCAT
What should you do once you have come to know God? Once you have come to know God, you must put him in the first place in your life. And with that a new life begins. You should be able to recognize...
View ArticleAugustine and Maria’s Birth Story, Part III: The LOOOOOONG-Awaited Conclusion
Well, I left you hanging for many a year, but on the eve of my twins’ fifth birthday, I feel like I need to wrap it up. See parts I and II. After my nap, I woke up feeling surprisingly refreshed, but...
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