The Life of a Resident('s Wife)

Finley Grace... She truly is God's grace on me. During the third trimester while I was pregnant with her we realized she was measuring a bit small. We began the non-stress tests to be sure she was doing well in utero. As time went on doing two tests a week, she was doing great. I on the other hand, was experiencing stress from those non-stress tests. My blood pressure tends to rise each pregnancy, but this was higher than my midwife liked. She did some bloodwork, coming back normal one week, and the following week sent me to the hospital for induction. The "i" word... I had always experience a natural birth. Laboring at home until I couldn't any longer and THEN heading to the hospital. You can read my previous birth stories, Haven's here  or Taytum's here . This was going to be a VERY different experience. The midwife on call came in and informed that I was not dilated or effaced really at all. I had the choice of taking a pill, inserting a pill or using a bal

Wow! It's been almost three years since I posted last. I promised to share Taytum's birth and name meaning, and here we are, three years later. I'm about to share her baby sister's birth story and name meaning, however, I don't feel right doing that until I have posted about my sweet Taytum's. I can't simply skip over sharing her story because well it was three years ago... Her story is just as important, and honestly perhaps even more special, because her delivery was my favorite. Even three years later, and I get teary eyed by how great our God is. He cares about our hopes and dreams... So without further ado, here is my beautiful girl's story... 12/2/14   It was the night we put up our Christmas tree.  Afterwards, Aaron headed out for soccer, and I joked that he should keep his phone nearby in case I went into labor. He laughed because she wasn't due for another two weeks or so, and he was about to leave for five days for interviews on the e

  "And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;  perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us." (Romans 5:2-5)      A year ago, I read this verse on a tearful drive in Leavenworth, WA with Aaron. The snow was covering the ground and we were discussing our future as we mourned the loss of our baby we had just been celebrating a few weeks prior. As I grieved, I could not have imagined the suffering I was living through would ultimately bring me to Hope. Taytum Hope.      Our heartbreak of losing our "Baby #2" was very real and you can read our story  here , but this is a story of glory, in God's goodness.   After losing our baby last Christmas, I asked God for a baby in my arms this Christmas. I even bought a

Here we are with the bear again... 24 months, aka 2 years old, aka the testing of my character begins... Sure glad I have the Holy Spirit to guide me... I am talking, running, jumping all over the place.  I went to Hawaii with my family and had a blast at the beach playing in the sand and water. I love "kicking the ball!" with Papa. I started calling Momma, Mommy, but Papa is still Papa. I love animals especially my cat, Peng! I am going potty on the potty consistently. Just don't go anywhere without my little potty. I am still wetting the bed at night, but we are working on that one. I love playing at the park, and going down the slide is my favorite. I enjoy hanging out with my friends and being silly. My hair is getting very long and Momma is trying to get me to sit still to make it look fancy. My favorite show is Baby Einstein (when Papa will let me watch it). I went to the zoo for the very first time with Momma and Pa

I have a TWO year old... The idea of having a toddler was an odd concept to wrap my mind around, but turning two entered us into a completely different world. Her party was small and simple, and there was no wind to fight against.                                       Here are a few photos from Haven's "Butterfly party."    (My awesome client, Stephanie, did the cake. It was perfect!) (The favors were little butterfly & bug catchers)     I think someone had a good birthday!

    Aaron and I have been "trying to conceive" (TTC), for the last seven months. After four months it finally happened! We were due beginning of August and so excited. Now four months may not seem very long to most people, but when we weren't "trying" with Haven, I assumed it would happen right away. I had been taking my Basal Body Temperature for months so I knew when I was ovulating and my "most fertile days." Four months seemed like an eternity when everyone around me was getting pregnant on their first or second try. However, I felt God tell me in a subtle voice to not covet what He was giving others, and to rest in Him while I waited.    I couldn't wait to have another baby. I realized that I took Haven's conception, pregnancy and health for granted. As this baby grew and the weeks passed, I would check off every passing day knowing I was getting closer to exiting my first trimester. I prayed daily for this little babe and his or her hea