Author: Jennilyn

Third Time’s The Charm

Bruce It has taken me a bit longer to get to blog about Bruce’s birth. I hardly get to the computer these days. But here it is: the birth story of our third child.

As I did with Violet’s story, the short version is that the labor was about 12 hours. The pushing stage was 5 minutes. I had a natural birth at Alma Midwifery Birth Center. It was another water birth, and it went very well. My midwife said the birth was “amazing.” Bruce was born on his actual due date, December 11th, 2011 at 3:23am, weighed 8lbs 6oz, 20 inches long, with a head circumference of 14 1/2 inches. He looked a lot like Kadie did as a newborn. We were very pleased to have a son!

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How Are You Feeling?

When people ask me how the pregnancy is going, my short answer is usually A) “Great! Thanks to my chiropractor!” Or, I think I’ll add a B) “Great! I’ve got an amazing husband who massages my feet all the time!”

The long answer goes something like this:

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Baby Names

We are having an easier time coming up with a list of what not to name our baby than actual candidates. Some of them are tempting, but then some of them are just out of our late-night-we-should-just-go-to-bed talks. Here’s a few from the “nah” list:

Anna Lim (pronounced On a Lim)
Harry Lim
Tim, Jim, or Kim Lim
Llewellyn Lim
Luke Lim
Darth Lim
Chewbacca Lim (Chewie Lim sounds great!)
Yoda Lim
Wyatt Lim (sounds to close to how the girls say Violet’s name)
Ace Lim
Forest Lim (Lim means forest)
Nimrod
Ichabod
Butch

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Time for a Minivan

Post author By Jennilyn
Post date June 4, 2011

Our rhythm gets us in trouble.

Quick Facts:

The due date is December 6th.
No, the pregnancy wasn’t exactly planned.
Yes, we are waiting until the baby is born to find out if we have a son or daughter.

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Out Of The Mouths Of Babes

One recent morning when I wasn’t feeling well, Kadie said, “We could go to your room. You should do your exercises.”

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He Brings Me Flowers

Post author By Jennilyn
Post date April 3, 2011

Flowers
David knows how much I enjoy flowers; especially when I’m in need of some cheer. But then the poor guy sneezes until he’s miserable. Love hurts, right? I think that after six years of marriage, I might have convinced him that I thoroughly enjoy them even when I set them outside the window. Nice thing is, they last quite a bit longer out in the cool air.

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Live Life Anyways

Insomnia

David married me back when I wasn’t sure I would be able to be much of a wife to him. I was bed-ridden quite a bit and David carried a pillow around for me everywhere we went, and, occasionally, carried me when I couldn’t walk. Thankfully, I am WAY better than six years ago, but I am still dealing with my chronic pain, insomnia, and recently rediscovered, parasite issues. I thought they were gone, but I guess not.

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Massage Therapy

Post author By Jennilyn
Post date March 6, 2011

Foot massage

David has always been very healing to me. His frequent foot massages helps my head pain disappear for a while. I’m so blessed to have a husband who is so generous with his love to me.

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New Years Day Brain Dump

Post author By Jennilyn
Post date January 1, 2011

Trying to make pancakes using brown rice flour, rice milk, and no eggs makes crispy outsides but it deceives you! The insides are squishy glue! it’s better to fill the house with smoke from the waffle iron as it blackens the batter and makes for a super crunchy wafer.

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Rainclouds + Sunshine = Rainbows

Post author By Jennilyn
Post date August 15, 2010
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Everyone experiences rainclouds in life. Sometimes I wonder just how many rainclouds can gather over my head at once. This past month was a doozy for us, but thankfully we had God as a big umbrella over us, and some glimpses of sunshine through our friends and family.