Monthly Archives: February 2008

Things I’ve Learned From Miscarriage

1. That no matters how much it sucks (and it does suck) life eventually goes on, and sometimes, that is hard to understand, but eventually, you can see and remember the beauty of your babies, no matter how short their … Continue reading

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Flowers of the Week

This week, spring! Courtesy of Holland, because as far as I can tell in Houston, it just goes from pleasant to hot and skips that nicely warm stage. Notice my sweet Bunco score? Thanks Kelly! Daffodils are such fun, girly … Continue reading

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Bad Hair Day

We’ve been taking the puppies for long walks and playtime in the fountain the past couple of weekends. This of course means they get baths so they don’t reek of swamp. The pups are pretty lazy by nature and going … Continue reading

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Flowers of the week

We’ve been flower-less these last two weeks since I refused to pay the inflated Valentine’s Day prices. Josh ran out to the store on Sunday though and came home with these gorgeous tulips – post V-Day sale Tulips were our … Continue reading

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Sometimes, we’re twisted.

Since seeing the baby move yesterday, we’ve both been replaying this scene in our heads. (starting about 1:28)

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Another good appointment today

Today was just amazing – we got to see Poppy and see movement! Heart rate was somewhere between 150 to 160 – so very good and healthy. Poppy also measure a few days ahead of where I am, so the … Continue reading

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Weekends – FO

There’s been a serious lack of knitting around here since Poppy popped into our lives, but I thought I would distract you with this delicious blackberry crisp I made over the weekend. See, you forgot all about the knitting already.

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How We Made It Work

Week Six This week was pretty much a repeat of last week – a stressful beginning, with a date night end. Date night was probably the highlight of the week (besides knowing Poppy is okay.) We need a new couch … Continue reading

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We had quite the scare today

I had some spotting this morning. It’s pretty normal in most pregnancies, but I’m so far from normal. Doctor fit me in and Poppy was still there, gestating away, with a wonderful, miraculous heartbeat. Grounded. Already. Click here for our … Continue reading

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How We Made It Work

Week Five This week was super emotional – understandably since our first ultrasound was Tuesday. It made for a stressful beginning of the week – but worth every single second. When we’re both stressed, it’s sometimes hard to focus on … Continue reading

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