The only way I know how to describe our son’s birth is “hard and holy.” I say OUR because it wasn’t just me who delivered our son, it was my faithful husband, my twin sister who drove all the way from West Virginia and stepped in as a doula, the amazing hospital staff and the […]

The Benefits of Baby Wearing There are so many adjustments to becoming a new parent. One of the hardest things for me was time management. Suddenly your day is full of feedings and snuggles but you still have the other every day tasks still to do. It was several weeks until I tried wrapping Robert […]

I remember feeling so exhausted after 5 days of labor and then recovering from a C-Section. Even the thought of taking a few Fresh 48 Newborn Photos felt really big to me and a bit overwhelming. But…I knew these moments were so special and I would desperately want them after I recovered. I personally brought […]

This December brought a whole new light to the Advent season for me. A new baby. A promised son. A long expectant wait for his arrival. So many parallels to the birth of Christ and sweet ways it because more real for me as a new mother. The way that hope and weariness, peace and […]

Introducing Robert Thorne Burdge Born by C-section on December 17, 2023. 9 pounds and 5 ounces 21 inches long Robert is his Grandfather’s name and he was born on his other Grandfather’s birthday. We are incredibly grateful he is here safe and sound and have been thoroughly enjoying his sweetness. Thank you all for your […]

I thought it was a very small chance of switching my provider at 36 weeks but I wanted to try. I adored my OB but when she told me she was switching departments I felt really sad…like I was needing to start over anyway. On a personal note I was thrilled for her because she […]

I found other blogs and Utube videos so helpful in know what to pack for my hospital stay for our first birth. It’s a moment when you don’t want o over pack but also really wanting everything you may need as you recover from birth. This is my list I gathered from research and talking […]

This Thanksgiving Day I hardly have words to describe my gratitude. A year ago we couldn’t have dreamed what this season would look like. I keep whispering prayers of thanks and feel so undeserving of this precious gift. I’m currently reading the book Gentle and Lowly about the heart of God and it keeps reminding […]

My mother and sisters hosted the most beautiful baby shower for me in October. We met at my parent’s home and all sat together in the front yard. It was mostly family and a few friends form Pennsylvania. My twin sister Jolene knew exactly what matters most to me: a relaxed environment, pretty surroundings, good […]

Hello friends, I’ve been wanting to give you all a pregnancy update and let you know how things are going. My second trimester has felt like such a gift. If I am being transparent, my first trimester felt really hard. I had debilitating nausea and nerve pain in my right leg. To add to it, […]