Attunement

There’s a plant that hangs in the corner of the living room, suspended in the air by a simple but beautifully crafted macrame hanger. I couldn’t tell you where I acquired either the plant or the hanger, but here they exist. The limbs on this white variegated tradescantia aren’t weak or weary. Nor are they...

“it’s over” – He said, “new dreams are coming”.

Over the years things have dramatically changed. When I initially started blogging I set out for a space to note all the trials and victories that come with infertility and repeat pregnancy loss. It consumed a large portion of my life for many years and blogging became a way to engage with others who have...

Cooper Jaxon Brooks – 06/11/2021

5 weeks later I’m finally getting around to jotting some thoughts down about Cooper’s wildly adventurous entrance earth side. I won’t lie, that pregnancy about put me through the wringer… or so it felt. (See previous post for a snap shot). But honestly, he was a healthy babe growing in there, so for that I...

Cameron Richard Brooks – 11/17/2019

I am so super excited to share our newest little's birth story! Along with sharing the story I am including some of my favorite birth pictures captured by the talented Susan Johnson, CDA Birth Photographer. So, with that, be warned! There is some slight nudity and blood. Don't like that stuff, don't look. I had...

Kobe Jae Brooks – 9/23/2017

Friday night after taking some bump shots I took some Tylenol pm since hubby was home that night and taking over nighttime stuff with Crosby. I went to bed with mild cramps and slept pretty darn good - better than I had in weeks, but I was woken multiple times with cramps. Around 4am on...

Crosby Dixon Brooks – 8/6/2015

Well it happened! I went MIA for the most perfect reason ever. At first it was mostly due to being incredibly uncomfortable and full term, but then.... Then I met a teeny tiny little man who completely invaded my entire life and wrecked me in the most beautiful way ever. I've been waiting for him...