hello darlings<3
my name is Megan,
i want this blog to be something my daughter can eventually look back on for laughs, inspiration, and council. these are my letters to her and advice<3
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and yes, i dont post photos of my daughter's face, it is solely for her privacy/protection (:
thank you!
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L.R.G<3 ∞
Just so I know who I’ll be able to go to with questions and bitch about sore nipples to.
I will be!
Well…it’s been a bit, but I breastfed Anakin for almost a month (so wish I could have gone longer).
I will be breastfeeding :)
i’m breastfeeding :) we are going on 6 months on the 10th :)
i am breastfeeding, have been for 11 months, and will be for a couple of years :)
I say this sometimes to myself when things seem difficult or confusing to get through. God has a plan. I truly believe that. And if it’s meant to be, then it will be.
Every pregnant mother should know the potential risks associated with induction of labor. Many doctors recommend induction after the mother passes her due date, saying that baby might grow ‘too big’ or the placenta might start to deteriorate. These are actually very rare scenarios. The majority of the time, induction is unnecessary and leads to more interventions and risks - including a 50% cesarean rate for mothers who are induced.
Some common methods of induction carry huge risks:
Pitocin-
Pitocin is probably the most widely-used method for induction. It is an artificial form of the hormone oxytocin, also known as the love hormone, which stimulates normal labor and childbirth. Pitocin-induced contractions are longer, stronger, and closer together than normal oxytocin contractions. The FDA removed its approval of Pitocin for the elective induction of labor in 1978, yet it is still widely used. Common risks include:
To the mother:
- Higher rate of complicated labors and deliveries
- More use of anesthesia because of increased intensity of contractions
- Postpartum hemorrhage
- Higher rate of ruptured uterus and placental separation
To the baby:
- Fetal distress
- Higher rate of jaundice
- Greater chance of premature baby
- Low Apgar scores at five minutes
- Permanent central nervous system or brain damage
- Fetal death
Cytotec-
The manufacturer of the drug Cytotec has stated that use of this drug for labor has never been tested or approved and they suggest complete discontinuance of its use. Cytotec increases the risk of uterine rupture and death to both mother and baby. All maternal and child health organizations endorse its withdrawal from use.
Mothers, being pregnant is tough, and it can be miserable, especially going into 40 weeks, 41 weeks, 42 weeks. Don’t let your wish to have your baby in your arms leads you to a decision you might regret later.
“I will go before you and make the crooked places straight…” (Isaiah 45:2, NKJ)
Are you going through a season where you feel like every time you try to move forward, you hit a roadblock? Something happens that throws you off course. Be encouraged today because when you submit your life to the Lord, He promises to go before you. He is preparing a way for you. He is making your crooked places straight and your rough places smooth. You may be going through a difficult time right now, but it’s not the end. It’s only the beginning, and God has equipped you for this journey.
Today, if you feel like you’re in a dry season, don’t look at your circumstances. Look at the promise of God! If you’ll keep speaking words of faith, God promises that He’ll anoint your head with oil and your cup will run over. That means you’ll be refreshed and anointed to do what He’s called you to do. God is preparing your path and equipping you for the journey.
What do you need in order to keep moving forward? Start by checking your attitude. Don’t go around complaining or focused on the negative side of things. Put on an attitude of praise and thanksgiving. Thank Him for making your crooked places straight! Keep your eyes on Him and follow Him forward into the path of victory!
21 things jesus wants you to know … right now
- “Here’s what Jesus wants you to know:
- You are my beloved. (Eph. 5:1)
- I knew you before you were born. As my hands formed you, I whispered purpose into your bones. I can’t not love you. (Ps. 139:1-6)
- I love you beyond human reason—even at your very worst, steeped in sin. (Rom. 5:8)
- My love is contrary to all you know of “love.” I Love you “even though” and “deeper still.” My love reaches, pursues, remains. (Ps. 36:5)
- My Love for you won’t walk out, fail, or ever come to an end. (Deut. 31:8)
- No matter what you’ve heard or what you’ve come to believe, there’s nothing that can separate you from my Love. (Rom. 8:38-39)
- I am not like people. So please—don’t put human words in my mouth or apply human behaviors to my character. You will miss me altogether. (Isaiah 55:8)
- I’ve never ignored you. I’ve been here all along. Protecting. Loving. Waiting. (Ps. 56:8)
- Your love of _____ (sin) isn’t worth eternity. I will break your chains. I will give you the desires of your heart. (Jn. 8:32, Ps. 37:4)
- Please forgive some of my followers. People—even Christian people—will fail you. You live in a fallen land, where no one is perfect and all need My grace. Put your faith and trust in Me alone. (Psalm 146:3)
- There’s no sin I will not forgive. You are the “whosoever believes in me” whom I will give eternal life … if you believe. (John 3:16)
- As resourceful and brilliant as you are, you cannot save yourself. It’s by God’s grace and faith in Me alone that you are saved. (Eph 2:8-9)
- I understand your pain and heartbreak. And my heart breaks with you. (Is. 53:3)
- There’s nowhere you can go where my Love won’t find you. (Psalm 139:7-8)
- The shame and guilt weighs you down has been taken care of on the cross. Your bill has been zeroed out. (John 3:16)
- The addictions. The pride. The selfishness. The hate. The lust. The jealousy. The critical spirit. The greed. I can heal it. All of it. You can start fresh. Today. (Rom. 8:1-4)
- I will forgive you. But only if you ask. And I care more about the “ask” than I do about the sin. (Acts 3:19)
- I will not force you to do or be anything. I want a relationship with you more than I want to rule over you. (Jeremiah 31:3)
- I will forgive your sin and I will forget it. That’s right—completely erase it from my mind. No replays, no record. Gone. (Ps. 103:12)
- It’s never too late to turn your life around. I came to give second chances. (Luke 23:42-43)
- I love you. Let’s talk. (Jer. 29:13)”
21 things jesus wants you to know … right now
Here’s what Jesus wants you to know:
You are my beloved. (Eph. 5:1)
I knew you before you were born. As my hands formed you, I whispered purpose into your bones. I can’t not love you. (Ps. 139:1-6)
I love you beyond human reason—even at your very worst, steeped in sin. (Rom. 5:8)
My love is contrary to all you know of “love.” I Love you “even though” and “deeper still.” My love reaches, pursues, remains. (Ps. 36:5)
My Love for you won’t walk out, fail, or ever come to an end. (Deut. 31:8)
No matter what you’ve heard or what you’ve come to believe, there’s nothing that can separate you from my Love. (Rom. 8:38-39)
I am not like people. So please—don’t put human words in my mouth or apply human behaviors to my character. You will miss me altogether. (Isaiah 55:8)
I’ve never ignored you. I’ve been here all along. Protecting. Loving. Waiting. (Ps. 56:8)
Your love of _____ (sin) isn’t worth eternity. I will break your chains. I will give you the desires of your heart. (Jn. 8:32, Ps. 37:4)
Please forgive some of my followers. People—even Christian people—will fail you. You live in a fallen land, where no one is perfect and all need My grace. Put your faith and trust in Me alone. (Psalm 146:3)
There’s no sin I will not forgive. You are the “whosoever believes in me” whom I will give eternal life … if you believe. (John 3:16)
As resourceful and brilliant as you are, you cannot save yourself. It’s by God’s grace and faith in Me alone that you are saved. (Eph 2:8-9)
I understand your pain and heartbreak. And my heart breaks with you. (Is. 53:3)
There’s nowhere you can go where my Love won’t find you. (Psalm 139:7-8)
The shame and guilt weighs you down has been taken care of on the cross. Your bill has been zeroed out. (John 3:16)
The addictions. The pride. The selfishness. The hate. The lust. The jealousy. The critical spirit. The greed. I can heal it. All of it. You can start fresh. Today. (Rom. 8:1-4)
I will forgive you. But only if you ask. And I care more about the “ask” than I do about the sin. (Acts 3:19)
I will not force you to do or be anything. I want a relationship with you more than I want to rule over you. (Jeremiah 31:3)
I will forgive your sin and I will forget it. That’s right—completely erase it from my mind. No replays, no record. Gone. (Ps. 103:12)
It’s never too late to turn your life around. I came to give second chances. (Luke 23:42-43)
I love you. Let’s talk. (Jer. 29:13)
“…and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe…” (Ephesians 1:19, NKJV)
Paul prayed in Ephesians 1:19 that we would understand the exceeding greatness of God’s power for those who believe. Notice the power is only activated when we believe. That means right now the Creator of the universe is just waiting to release healing, restoration, favor, promotion, abundance. The only catch is that we have to believe.
I think about Mary, the mother of Christ. When she was a teenager, the angel came to her and said, “You’re going to have a child without knowing a man.” Her first thought was, “That’s impossible. That’s never happened before. That defies the laws of nature.” She said to the angel, “How can this be?” He answered back, “The Spirit of the Lord will come on you and cause it to happen.”
I love the way Mary responded. She didn’t argue with him. She didn’t try to talk herself out of it. She simply said, “Be it unto me even as you have said.”
Has God placed a dream in your heart that seems impossible? If you will choose to believe, then His strength will rise up in you. His ability will supersede your ability, and the greatness of His power will bring to pass every dream and every desire He has placed within you!
