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  • Truck Valentine Template

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    editable Construction themed valentine Looking for a Valentine that stands out in the classroom? This Editable Construction Valentine Template is the perfect way to share the love! Whether your little one loves excavators, dump trucks, or building blocks, this customizable Canva template makes DIY Valentine’s Day cards easy and fun. This is a Digital Download….

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    40 Weeks

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    40 Weeks Heavenly Father, here we are, standing at the threshold of a new life. This is the appointed time, yet we know You operate on Your own perfect timetable. I surrender this final waiting game to You. Ease my mind of anxiety and fill my heart with Your deep, abiding peace. I pray for…

  • The Day My Baby Was Born

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    After I was induced, I had the expectation of a calm, controlled process. Contractions were rough, but once the epidural set in, I settled in. Someone told me to “push with my butt”—sounds weird but it helped! I had several nurses who tried to convince me that I would push a lot better without an…

  • PROM

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    The Surprise Leak: What PROM Taught Me About Labor (My 34-Week Story) I had never even heard of PROM (Premature Rupture of Membranes) until it happened to me at 34 1/2​ weeks. I felt fine that day, well, fine for someone who is that far along! I was swollen and uncomfortable. My mom was staying…

  • Packed Bag

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    The Real Essentials: What I Actually Packed in My Hospital Bag (and Why I Brought My Own Makeup!) I started packing our suitcase in my second trimester. I am so glad I didn’t wait! I enjoyed organizing, adding and removing, and getting it just right. It was something I could control! My water broke when…