Day 6: September 1, 2023 Diapers changed: 6 There’s something spectacularly disturbing about toddler vomiting episodes. With tiny babies, their spit-up is as effortless as a laugh. The tablespoon of liquid leaps from their lips and that’s it. It’s over. They might...
Early in the morning on the 4th of July, I awoke to some painful contractions. After having some mild contractions the previous day and two days prior and after my doula explained to me that melatonin at night and oxytocin are best buds, I was hopeful these were the...
So you want to get all of your baby things together in advance of your sweet little one arriving? Or perhaps you’re a month into the whole baby thing (God’s peace and blessings to you) and you’re trying to find baby items that might make it all a bit easier for you....
Dear fellow new moms (and world at large), Though I’m not sure if I am still allowed to consider myself one of the new moms anymore (Abigail had her first birthday almost a year ago!) I often still feel just as paralyzed, confused, and exhausted as I did the day...
Before going through it, I had no idea what to expect postpartum. Folks warned me about postpartum depression and the exhaustion that comes with feedings every 2 hours. They gave me breastfeeding suggestions and told me stories of dropping their babies (yikes). But...
Hey, I’m Grace!
I’m a Presbyterian–>Anglican–>Catholic convert who likes musicals, whiskey, writing, and watching the rain. Ever since my eyes were opened to the fullness and beauty of the Catholic faith, I’ve done a lot of learning, discerning, and vocationing. Read more…
