About three years ago, I received some encouraging words out of the blue from three different people. Each one of them told me that Kris and I would conceive a son by the end of the year. The first time, I blew it off with a laugh thinking, “You are so, so wrong.” The second time annoyed me. And the …
Specific Prayers For My Daughter In The Womb
Kris and I have been praying for our children before we even conceived. Throughout my pregnancy, we go on prayer walks and pray over her development and every detail we can think of. I started feeling like I might miss an important area to cover her in. Every time a parent would bring up an issue or high light about their child, I would think “Ooo I better pray for that!”
Words For Your Partner To Speak During Labor
I’m only a few days or weeks away from my baby girl’s arrival. As I prepare for the day of labor and childbirth, I know it is crucial for me to focus preparing my mind. In 2009, in the days leading up to the night I’d compete at Miss USA, I focused on mental management more than anything else. Our mind …
My Childbirth Bible Verse and Visualization Plan
My life has been extremely busy throughout my pregnancy. I feel like I haven’t been able to prepare like many women. I produced my first women’s conference April 22nd and I resolved I would stop everything to completely focus on baby, labor and post partum prep after that. One thing that’s very important to me is preparing my mind and …
Pregnancy Vlog Week 29: Airplanes, Kicks and Still No Nursery
Hey y’all! I am finally recapping the last three weeks of pregnancy at week 29. I’m sick in by vlog and a little delirious, so give mama some grace! I can not believe I’m in the third trimester. I honestly thought I was still somewhere in the second. I think the key to an enjoyable pregnancy is to stay really …
Creating a Battle Plan To Beat Stress: Pregnancy Vlog Week 25
As you read from Part 1 of Week 25 blog/vlog, the theme for week 25 has been overwhelmed. After so long of going non-stop with a lower capacity for stress, I suddenly realized I couldn’t do it anymore. I knew I needed a battle plan in place to beat stress. I needed to be proactive to arm myself against my weaknesses. …
Pregnancy Vlog Week 25: The Overwhelming Hustle
This last week has been incredibly tough. I felt like I am my 16 year old emotional self again. I probably had a crying attack every other day for no reason or not a great one. My capacity for stress is much lower than normal. I am hosting and producing a show, planning a conference, a retreat, Kris’s birthday, working on …
My Last Valentine’s Day Without A Babysitter
It’s crazy to think about how life is about to change with our baby coming into the world. The married life Kris and I currently know is coming to a close, so it’s important for us to reflect on and honor the times we have had. It’s my last Valentine’s Day without a babysitter, and there is something exciting and …
A Daddy’s Letter and Seeing Baby in 4D
One of my friends recently asked me, “How is your pregnancy going? I feel like pregnant women look so happy on social media, so I was curious if there were any hard parts.” I have been through all the ups and downs of pregnancy, but ultimately perspective is key to having an enjoyable pregnancy. Although, I have been sick, uncomfortable, …
Pregnant and Thirty: Part Two
Someone’s longing and heartache should not be met with a trite Christian one-liner. Although it is true about God’s timing, the flippant use of it is not helpful in the midst of grief, especially with someone who already knows it.
Pregnant and Thirty
I’m not entirely sure where to begin. When Kris and I got engaged, I made it very clear to him that I may never want children.