Stepping Up

Tonight, in spite of having a new born baby and going back to work tomorrow, I began a Bible study at church with my mom and the ladies group. We are doing “Stepping Up” by Beth Moore, and I am both excited and apprehensive. I am physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted; still, I feel as [...]

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Welcome to the World, Mason!

On Our Way to the Hospital

On Friday, January 9th, I went to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital to begin inducement.  I was 40 weeks and a day.  Without all of the gory details, by Sunday morning, after hours of heavy labor, we decided to have a c-section.  Mason was simply too big for me to deliver naturally.  [...]

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Christmas Morning

Mike and I are like two little kids.  We both woke up at the break of dawn and rushed into the living room to see what Santa had brung.  I was thrilled! Sitting in the middle of our living room was a shiny new bicyle with a beautiful red ribbon around it.  I have not [...]

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Pregnancy, Week 38

Christmas marked week 38 of my pregnancy.  Now, we are hoping for a New Year’s Eve baby.
Mike and I went for a check-up on Wednesday, but did not see my regular doctor.  Even so, she measured my belly and Mason’s heart rate, which was a strong 145!  My blood pressure was perfect and my weight is within range, so [...]

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Merry Christmas!

Mike and I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! We are at home having a very quiet day as we await Mason’s birth.  I must say that I have thought many times about what it must have been like for Mary, traveling far away from her home, without her mom to comfort her, [...]

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A Mix of Cultures

The Bonfanti Family

You know, there have been times in our marriage when I have realized how different Mike’s and my backgrounds are, such as when we were planning our wedding, but now that I am expecting Mason, I have come to appreciate that we both come from two strong and distinct cultures.
Of course, I am [...]

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Week 35 Check-Up

Yesterday, I went in with my mom for my week 35 check-up.  After my earlier pre-term labor scare, my doctor and I are both thrilled that I have made it so far with no problems.  Everything looked good during my exam.  I am measuring on schedule and Mason’s heart rate was perfect.  The doctor checked to see if I [...]

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Merry Christmas!

For both Mike and me, this is our absolute favorite time of the year.  I am usually fanatical about putting up my Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving and having my cards ready to mail that day as well.  This year, with me being so far along and Mike being sick with the head cold [...]

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Week 33 Check-Up

Last Thursday, Mike and I went in for our week 33 visit with the obstetrician.  Everything looks good, I am measuring on track, and Mason’s heartbeat was a strong 148.  The doctor said that he weighs around 4 lbs and that, despite our earlier scare, she thinks we will go full-term.  I guess I better [...]

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A Baby Shower For Mason

This past weekend, my mom’s best friend, Charlotte Nelson, and my two best friends, Tanya Miller and Krissy Lund, hosted a baby shower for me in Folkston, Georgia, at Charlotte’s house.  This was the first time I have been home for an extended visit since being pregnant.  It was a wonderful day filled with laughter [...]

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