Our family was completed with #4, our son Connor.  Our house was definitely busy with 4 children age 6 and under, but it was wonderful.  I had always thought that we would parent a son pretty much like we parented our daughters.  We can start the whole nature vs. nurture conversation, but let’s just …

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I was proof that “mommy amnesia” exists when #3 Kaitlyn came along almost 2 years to the day after Kelsey.  The memories of a challenging first 3 months with Kelsey became fuzzy quickly, as often memories of challenging parenting moments do.  Once again our hearts “expanded” and overflowed with love for our new addition. Kaitlyn …

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             Introducing #2, Kelsey.  Two years after Corri’s arrival, Kelsey entered our life loudly, literally.  She was 9 pounds of fussiness.  I think Corri and I walked 10 miles a day, because Kelsey liked the movement.  My talk about comforting, crying and sleeping that I often give was born from the first 3 months of …

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I want you to get to know my children as we journey together. Introducing my oldest, Corri.  I have a special place in my heart for oldest children and only children.  What experiments they are!  No matter how many books you read before you have a child, you are never prepared for the many emotions …

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First and foremost I am a Mom.  One of my true passions over the last 12 years has been supporting parents in their journey of raising children.  I speak weekly at two local hospitals, Indiana University Health West and Indiana University North and have been a guest speaker at numerous Mom’s groups, preschools, and churches.  …

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