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A Bundle of Myrrh

"My beloved is unto me as a bundle of myrrh." Song of Solomon 1:13

Archive for the ‘Pregnancy’ Category

38 Weeks

Tuesday, May 10th, 2016

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Last Friday was not an easy day. I have days like that during pregnancy when I’m dizzy and have to bend over the counter to catch my breath after pouring someone’s milk or helping someone put their pants on. So I allowed myself to forget about the dishes and the laundry and just sit, watch the babies play and catch up on some reading and writing I’ve been too busy to enjoy.

The end of this pregnancy, or “the Pleasing Strife” as I recently read it called, at last is near. Can it almost be 40 weeks? 40 weeks of carrying this new person and soon we will finally meet?

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Showered With Love

Monday, May 9th, 2016

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Remember that post I made about baby gifts, new things and showers after so many babies? Well, would you believe that these three lovely sweet ladies got together to plan a baby shower for me! I’m so blessed to know them and was very touched that they would do this for us.

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A Surprise Shower

Tuesday, April 26th, 2016

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I was very surprised by a secret baby shower my mom and auntie gave me last weekend! After I’d gone to bed they let the babies go “shopping” from a stash of gifts they’d gotten for our new baby girl. Each one got to choose a gift and make a card and not one of them gave any clue of the surprise.

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Baby Gifts

Thursday, February 18th, 2016

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My sweet friend Carrie recently emailed me with this question:

Suppose I know a couple who is expecting their 8th baby, a precious baby girl. Suppose this couple already has 5 baby girls. I know from experience of 3 boys that some baby items could be replaced after being used so many times already. I also know there are always new fun baby items that someone may want. Do you have any suggestions on what we can get this couple?

Boy she stirred a pot! I started a response to her with a few ideas, then added a few more. My list became longer than I thought it would be. Then it occurred to me.

Really, after 5 babies a Mama should just get another Baby Shower. By this point, it’s a good time for a “Out with the OLD, in with the NEW!” Or at least a good time to donate your gently used for some brand new.

Because I had fun with this I turned to a Facebook group I’m in with many other mamas who have lots of children. I posed a similar question to them and enjoyed reading their responses.

So, if one were wanting to get something for an 8th baby (or a 4th, 6th or 11th baby) here are some suggestions for you!

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