Better late than never on setting goals for the new year, right?! I’ve actually been itching to write and get back into blogging on a more regular schedule, but Violet has been extra clingy the last couple weeks and does not want to leave my side (actually, boob) all evening. But I’d be lying if […]
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Violet is getting so big! This was another fun month, other than some sleepless nights. Growth We haven’t been back to the doctor to weigh or check Violet’s height since last month, but she’s now in 3-6 month clothes entirely. I assume that she’s following her growth curve, and she’s definitely packing on a little […]
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Fall family photo sessions are almost a standard annual tradition at this point. I love seeing my friends’ kids in adorable coordinating outfits amongst autumn leaves or sunflowers. I wasn’t going to miss my first opportunity to get some of these photos of my own! These also happened to be our first family photos with […]
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We soaked up our last few weeks of maternity leave and are now settling into life in child care and back at work. It’s been tough to spend more time apart but I know it’ll be good for both of us! Growth Violet is 12 pounds, 9 ounces – she’s gained 2 pounds in the […]
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I think a lot of first-time moms who have their babies in the hospital are likely staying overnight in a hospital for the first time. Even though I work at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, which is where I delivered, I was still really nervous about being a patient. Here are six things that surprised me […]
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Disclaimer: Some parts of Violet’s birth didn’t go as I’d planned. Since I hated nothing more than when people felt compelled to share their birth horror stories while I was pregnant, I want to warn any mamas-to-be that my experience wasn’t perfect. We are all great now and have a healthy and happy baby girl, […]
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Disclaimer: Some parts of Violet’s birth didn’t go as I’d planned. Since I hated nothing more than when people felt compelled to share their birth horror stories while I was pregnant, I want to warn any mamas-to-be that my experience wasn’t perfect. We are all great now and have a healthy and happy baby girl, […]
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Well, it happened! I’m officially a mom to a beautiful baby girl, Violet Hudson Shandler. In some ways I feel like I’ve known her forever, but in other ways I feel like I’m still getting to know this little stranger who has graced our lives. It’s just as amazing and tiring and wonderful and hard […]
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I predicted in my Month 8 update that I would be pregnant right up to or after my due date. My intuition was correct – D-day is here and I’m still very much pregnant! I wanted to capture my thoughts on this last month now, knowing that baby girl could arrive at any second. I […]
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It might seem easy to buy a gift for an expectant mom – that’s what registries are for, right? But registries are usually full of things for baby, not for mom herself! I’ve been spoiled throughout my pregnancy with some amazing gifts that I thought I’d share in case you’re looking to get something really […]
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From Morgan to Mom 