Author Archives: MoDo

Genesis Sixth Month Update: Miss Independent

“From your parents you learn love and laughter and how to put one foot before the other. But when books are opened you discover that you have wings.” -Helen Hayes Hey there sweet face, Happy half-birthday little Miss! Your sixth month has been nothing short of amazing. It was full of photo shoots (with yourContinue reading “Genesis Sixth Month Update: Miss Independent”

Genesis Five Month Update: The Girl Who Found Her Voice

“To the world you may be ONE PERSON, but to ONE PERSON you may be the world” Hey Sugar Plum, Can’t believe it’s time to write another update, but time is flying by! You are five months old and really getting this “growing up thing” down. Some may call me crazy, but I have alreadyContinue reading “Genesis Five Month Update: The Girl Who Found Her Voice”

Genesis Four Month Update: It is better to be spoiled than searching…

“Before you were born I carried you under my heart. From the moment you arrived in this world until the moment I leave it, I will always carry you in my heart.” ~Mandy Harrison My precious gem, We have somewhat fallen into a routine at bedtime, but tonight was different. I held you after youContinue reading “Genesis Four Month Update: It is better to be spoiled than searching…”

Genesis Three Month Update: Rolling Over, Celebrating Thanksgiving, and More Visitors

“The soul is healed by being with children” – Fyodor Dostoyevsky G.G. (This is the nickname I have called you the most this month), Well the cliché is true; you have grown so fast! This month has been extremely eventful and at times I have felt a little out of control of our time andContinue reading “Genesis Three Month Update: Rolling Over, Celebrating Thanksgiving, and More Visitors”

The Beginning of All That Ever Was…Genesis One & Two Month Update

“To my children…If I had to choose between loving you and breathing I would use my last breath to tell you…I Love You” My Dearest Genesis, Before I delve into all the exciting things that have been happening since your birth, I must start with saying that Daddy and I owe everything in this pastContinue reading “The Beginning of All That Ever Was…Genesis One & Two Month Update”

Party of Four: Mommy Breakdown!

“Happy is he that is happy in his children” -Thomas Fuller Baby Notes: Well it finally happened! I had my first Mommy breakdown. At our 38 week checkup my cervix was closed and high. I had high hopes that at our 39 week checkup it would be a dramatic difference since I did almost everythingContinue reading “Party of Four: Mommy Breakdown!”

Party of Four: Wait how much weight have I gained????

“The soul is healed by being with children.” -Fyodor Dostoevsky Baby Notes: I was one of those freaks that actually really enjoyed being pregnant. Even though my pregnancy was considered high risk for the majority of it, I had to be on bed rest for nearly five months, and I was constantly in pain; IContinue reading “Party of Four: Wait how much weight have I gained????”

Party of Four: What’s in Mommy’s Hospital Bag?

“Pretty much all the honest truth telling there is in the world is done by children” Oliver Wendell Homes Hey Folks! We are officially 35 weeks and recently packed the hospital bag for Mom and Dad and wanted to share with you all. There are a few things not pictured that I have listed below.Continue reading “Party of Four: What’s in Mommy’s Hospital Bag?”

Party of Four: What’s in my Hospital Diaper Bag?

” We are transformed into our children, and feel more keenly for them than for ourselves” – Marie De Sevigne Hi Everyone! So I finally finished Genesis Diaper Bag for the hospital and wanted to post the contents below for your viewing pleasure. Thank you to all the mamas that helped me narrow some thingsContinue reading “Party of Four: What’s in my Hospital Diaper Bag?”