Spring seems to have signaled change in the air! The sun is regularly shining through our windows and it’s definitely caused me to feel uplifted. Spending time with our little family has brought me so much joy, and I feel a sense of hope for…
I’ve been thinking about the quote, “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” This quote has been around for many years, and I regularly see it pop up on pinterest or social media posts. It’s not new to…
Time is incredible. It seems like just yesterday we brought home our little man, and now we’ve already watched him thrive at home for 3.5 months! Of course, Arden still faces challenges every day. Being a trach-vented baby is no easy feat, and the restrictions…
Since we arrived home in December, I’ve been trying to get myself to organize our photos in order to create albums for Arden. I would love to be able to do an album outlining his time in hospital, and everything he overcame to make it…
Yesterday I spoke with Arden’s cardiologist at the Stollery, and his most recent holter monitor looked great! There were no signs of ectopic atrial tachycardia. She is confident that he is no longer experiencing those irregular spikes in heart rate. Therefore, as of yesterday, he…
I like to think that as a whole we’ve adjusted well after making it home with Arden. Our life has changed drastically, and a lot of aspects are very different than what we are accustomed to. I can’t just drive to the grocery store when…
The past couple days, I feel like I’ve hardly left our living room. It’s where we usually situate Arden and it allows access for all of his toys and equipment. I honestly think he’s trying to sprout an eighth tooth! For 3 days now, he’s…
I was recently asked if there are any books that help me stay positive when times are tough. Although I don’t have a lot of actual self-help style books in my book shelf, I still have books that I come back to again and again.…
Arden and I had so much fun doing this little St. Pattie’s photoshoot! Okay, maybe it was just me that had all the fun…but Arden was a willing participant! “May your troubles be less and your blessings be more and nothing but happiness walk through…
Lately I squeeze in as much sleep as possible until I have to get up and get ready before our night caregiver leaves at 8AM. Here is my go-to easy everyday makeup routine. I start with KVD Lock-It foundation. This foundation is very matte, and…