Remember when I joyfully announced I was the godmother to this little babe? Her newborn photos were so amazing I was compelled to have a similar shoot done for Waverley when she was teeny tiny. Since I was living in Maryland at the time she was born, I sought out a local photographer there and ...
what i wish i knew about having a newborn
I felt prepared for having a newborn. I'm an involved auntie to several little ones, spent years babysitting, and worked in pediatrics, including the NICU. Logically I knew about diaper changes, messiness, and an inevitable change to daily life. I know what reflexes are integrated and when, I know ...
birth announcements
Despite being a tad overwhelmed with the idea of having a baby, I couldn't resist the stationery opportunity of birth announcements. I knew enough to know I'd regret it later on if I couldn't pull myself together enough to send out announcements. As usual, I spent much too long searching for the ...
tips for maternity photo shoots
Yesterday's post was a little heavy but I am glad it's out there and we can all move on. Also, it's amazing what a dose of honesty can do for the soul and how people seem to genuinely appreciate it. Today I want to show an exciting and sweet side of pregnancy that doesn't include nervous meltdowns: ...
when i found out i was pregnant
What a warm and lovely welcome back I received yesterday! My heart is joyful from the thoughtful texts, emails, and comments regarding pearls on a string’s return. It is just the encouragement I need to get a little real here. Like really.
I’ve thought about how to articulate this post for a ...
