Early Miscarriage

Early Miscarriage is a very painful experience, and if you have never suffered it, I am happy for you. I only ask that you be kind to those you know who have, and lend a hearing ear, and maybe even a shoulder to cry on.

Unfortunately I have suffered this horrific experience twice, infact this last time was this past week
:(.  There is still a lot of grieving for me to do. Some may think that miscarriage is a private thing, and if the parent wants it to remain so, that is totally up to them. I feel though, that this topic should not be taboo, and yet it is...even know in 2018. How many people do you know talk about miscarriage? I bet not many! Yet if you suffer this and confide in someone, you will be shocked to see how many will reveal they too have suffered it. And no wonder, 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage!

What is so devastating about miscarriage is the fact that your body is supposed to keep your baby safe for 9 months. Add to the fact that most of the time there is nothing that you can do to prevent the loss from occurring...and not from lack of trying either.

My first miscarriage was shocking and so emotionally painful I wanted to die. I locked myself in my room and cried and cried. But no matter how I felt I still had other children and a husband who all still needed me. I had to find a way to begin the healing process, and this is something where you have to take all the time you need.

I found that making a memory box would help the process of healing and provide the comfort of knowing my baby would never be forgotten. I added poems, a letter, sewing items I made,  my husband put our picture on a wooden heart and sealed it, and some items I bought, including a certificate of life. Of course doing these things is heartbreaking, but it is fulfilling. I go through these things still and I always tear up. I am now working on a new memory box for this baby. So far I have made everything I have. I made my own Certificate of Life, which brings me to my next thought.

I know there are many who are going through this agony, and they may not know they can order things on line for their own memory box, or maybe they can not afford to. So I am providing you all with a FREE Certificate of Life. You can download it as many times as you like and you can share it too, and you can give it to those who would like to use it. The only thing I ask is that you do not sell it, please. I really want to DO something for others suffering, and I don't have much money so I can't
start up anything, besides there are so many organizations out there anyway. This is one of the things I can do to help.

My heart goes out to all you beautiful momma's in the world suffering from the pain of losing a baby.

Till next time!

Manic Monday

Happy Monday! How did your day go? Mine was pretty good. I got most of the house chores done early during the day. Did some home school planning. I just have to make an item for my shop and I will feel very satisfied, well that and get in half an hour on ABC mouse with my son.

What's for dinner tonight? Left overs! We had chicken strips and veggies yesterday, so tonight will be even more of the same, or maybe I'll make some pasta with the chicken strips. Transforming this meal only takes the addition of cheese, sauce, and spaghetti. Then you have chicken parmigiana or something like it.

 My baby is now a 1 year old, and she is now very temperamental, and it is kinda sad, because she used to be so happy. She still is very happy right after a nap or when she gets up in the morning, but whenever she doesn't get her way it is screaming, crying, hitting, and biting..Oh My! I don't quite remember the other 3 going through this, and i know every baby is different, but this is ridiculous.

We recently introduced her to food, as she was exclusively breastfed the first year, since she seemed to be bothered  through my breast milk, by so many "normal" foods that I ate. For example, rice made her vomit.. a lot. So instead of rice cereal I decided on trying oatmeal. It was going good for about almost a week until she started getting really runny bms, with a horrific smell. Turns out a lot of babies can't handle oatmeal.UGH. So now I am going to skip cereals altogether and just start on veggies, and meat. Fruit is last since it is sweet, I don't want her to not like the regular foods.

I love being a mom, I love staying at home with my kids, and I love my family. How about you momma's out there?

Oh, and it is that time again. The final Bible based Alphabet Workbook Sheet download. So you all will have the Abc portion. Then in June, be on the lookout for the Bible based Alphabet Workbook.

Until next time!




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Sneak Peak of New Items to Come

So I decided to add a homeschooling section to my shop because I am trying to add a variety of items. They say (etsy, and etsy shop owners) that to start getting real views and sells you should have at least 50 items, but 100 is best. I am at 52 right now.  I have been working long days to get ideas and items made.

I have discovered how fun and satisfying it is to make digital downloads, whether it is for educational or personal purposes. I figure customers will be happy with the items and especially with how it's instant and that there are no shipping costs! Shipping costs suck, I hate charging it, but it is what it is

My goal is to build up this little business so that I can make a bit of money to contribute to the household. I love staying at home with my kids, but I would like to contribute financially, that would be deeply satisfying to me. But it is slow going to be quite honest. Although my shop has been open for almost 2 years, due to my pregnancy illness and having a new baby, I have only really been working on my store seriously for the last couple of months. So blogging  is supposed to be a way to get "out there". We'll see.

Anyways, I'll be posting random coupons and freebies here! Yes, FREEBIES! The new item I am working on is another alphabet worksheet book, but Bible based. I have already done one page today, the letter A. I will do all the way to the letter Z using Bible items or people. It is going to take awhile before it's put in my shop, but I wanted to share a sample for FREE!! If you like it then share it with others and refer them to my blog so they can continue to get random freebies and coupon codes for my etsy store.

*These freebies can not be sold and I maintain the copyright*


    Just right click and save for FREE------>