Moments of Musing

Snowed in

Filed Under: pregnancy //

A blizzard hit NYC this weekend and I was quite happy. I love snow–just about once a year, though. So I took the opportunity to go outside and have a little fun but only for a few minutes because the bump has to be safe and warm.

There’s something magical about snow. It reminds me of my childhood. Trekking to school in ’96 with my dad just because I wanted to go to school. Building a snowman with my mom and little brother in front of our old house. Making snow angels with my brother in the backyard of our new house. 
I loved seeing all the photos of babies’ first times in the snow and couldn’t help but get excited that this time next year we’ll have our very own little snowbunny to snuggle up with. 
Hope everyone in the blizzard’s path stayed safe and cozy!

When My Stomach Bugged Me

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This past weekend, something felt off. I spent the better of twelve hours sick to my stomach and when I called the doctor a second time, he told me to go see him at the hospital he was working in, where we’ll eventually deliver our baby.

Tim and I were nervous but we wanted answers. I hadn’t been able to hold any food or liquids down, and I had strong stomach pangs–those were scariest.

It turns out this mommy-to-be had a stomach flu/bug and was dehydrated but I (thank God) did not have contractions, which could be caused by dehydration. Thankfully, the baby was a-okay moving around with a strong heartbeat! That was our main concern, obviously. We got to see our baby again yesterday and it was just doing its healthy little thing. Phew!

If I wasn’t pregnant it is 99% likely I would not have called a doctor nor went to the hospital triage, both of which were firsts for me. 

Our baby, though, means so much to us. He/she and his/her health are really our priority. We are so lucky to be on this journey and we love our little so much already.

P.S. THANK YOU to my husband for also being the best nurse. Your presence in my life makes everything so much easier. 
We’ve started reading to Baby L already:)

…Then Comes a Baby!

Filed Under: Baby L, pregnancy //

When Tim and I met five years ago we had no idea what the future held. All we knew was we felt something special and had to take a gamble–we were in Las Vegas at the time, after all. 
Since then we’ve conquered distance and lived together in Hawaii, Chicago and NYC. We’ve been through ups, downs, highs, and lows. It’s safe to say it’s been one big adventure. 
Now here we are, about to embark on our greatest adventure yet!

Be sure to follow our newest and greatest adventure and blessing, #alittlelewis, along on my Instagram!

It’s better in the Bahamas

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Our 2016 was off to a great start–we spent our first week at the Atlantis on Paradise Island, Bahamas! Upon arrival, our party was taken to VIP check-in and we were in for a treat the rest of the time. The stay was amazing and we were planning our next trip even before we left.  
View of our AMAZING hotel– Atlantis! This photo was chosen as its Instagram photo of the week 🙂
The Ruins
Predators Lagoon– see that shark?!

Our beautiful Royal Towers room view — until next time!

#goaldigger

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It’s okay to let go and let life happen. 

That’s pretty much been my secret goal for the last few years. In 2015, I did have other goals, too. 
Move back home. 
Save more money. 
Figure out a career path. 
I knew they were ambitious but I was determined to get them done. And I’m happy to say I achieved the first two and semi-achieved the last. (I think my career will be an ongoing adventure and that’s okay.) 
I know 2016 will be a big year for us so some of my goals are pretty ambitious.  
Save more money. 
Buy a home.
Let God. 
I just want to have the best year we’ve ever had. And I just know it will be the best year ever, ever, ever. 

Honestly though, I really just want to be happy and healthy… I don’t think that’s one bit overambitious. In 2016, I’m trusting in God more than ever before.