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The Heavenly Work Before Me

by on Jan 27, 2012 in bellies & babies

There have been repeated times in the past few years where I have struggled with the “what if’s” of my past. What if I had continued to pursue a college degree and not gotten married so early? What if we had waited longer to have children? What if I pursued an active career? I see [...]

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When Your Mother’s Heart Trembles

by on Dec 20, 2011 in bellies & babies

Written by monthly contributing writer, Daniele Evans. Something wasn’t right. I knew it deep down, and it shook me up.  This boy of ours struggled, unable to translate words in his mind to ones we could hear from his mouth. He tried, yes he did.  His toddler lips shaping silently, that innocent voice straining to [...]

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A Valuable Task

by on Oct 27, 2011 in bellies & babies, faith & womanhood

I’m at the Relevant conference this weekend continuing to be strengthened and encouraged in using this blog for the glory of God (If you are a blogger, check out the live streaming!)…so I thought I would leave you with this quote: “How can it be a large career to tell other people’s children about the [...]

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Joy and Grief During Pregnancy

by on Oct 26, 2011 in bellies & babies, faith & womanhood

 Written by monthly contributor, Emily Pastor. My husband and I were planning a bike tour across Europe when we found out about our first pregnancy.  We planned to quit our jobs in a year’s time and head off on an adventure for three months of cycling and seeing the world. I was 22 years old. [...]

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Graham Gardens Babybird Gift Basket Giveaway!

by on Oct 15, 2011 in bellies & babies, news & giveaways

Graham Gardens is one of my favorite natural body care product companies run by a lovely family. They recently released an adorable line of baby care products, BabyBird, with a wonderful array of all natural ingredients to pamper your baby’s skin. They sent me a sampling after the birth of my daughter Eden. Boy, I [...]

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The Benefits of Placenta Encapsulation for Postpartum Healing

by on Oct 04, 2011 in bellies & babies

When I first heard about the idea of having my placenta encapsulated, I was completely turned off. After the birth of my daughter Karis, my mother-in-law put my placenta in the freezer in case I wanted to plant it under a tree. No thank you. Months later I found it tucked away back in my [...]

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Sweetbottoms Baby Boutique Giveaway!

by on Sep 18, 2011 in bellies & babies, news & giveaways

Sweetbottoms Baby Boutique is a mother-owned and operated online business that offers a growing selection of cloth diapers and accessories, baby carriers, unique gifts, and natural products for the whole family! They sell only the highest rated products on the market and each product in their store has been carefully selected for you, the natural [...]

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Newborn Cloth Diaper Reviews

by on Sep 16, 2011 in bellies & babies

I have always loved to cloth diaper by babies since my first born, Karis, was just a few months old. It’s not just the cost savings and environmental benefits that appeal to me, but also the pure cuteness of cloth diapers. I appreciate putting something completely natural against the skin of my babies, but I [...]

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Eden’s Homebirth Story

by on Aug 29, 2011 in bellies & babies, news & giveaways

Eden Joy Edmonds “Joyful Delight” August 7, 2011 9:05 pm 7 pounds 14 ounces, 20 3/4 inches We have been blessed with another girl to raise to be a godly young woman for the Lord! I really wanted to have a daughter and companion for my Karis girl, but had fully convinced myself that it [...]

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Fertility Flower Giveaway!

by on Aug 21, 2011 in bellies & babies, news & giveaways

Fertility Flower is a website that helps couples grow their families or practice natural means of avoiding pregnancy using the sympto-thermal method. It’s very comprehensive, and intuitive. This tool will help you track your fertile stages through temperature charting and other symptoms. Fertility Flower differs from other standard fertility tracking with these features: the attractiveness [...]

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