CJMeyer Adventures

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Category: Motherhood

  • Around Here: April 2014

    Around Here: April 2014

    I didn’t think that life could actually get fuller.  And then it did.  April has flown by and I’m trying to catch my breath and replace moments of overwhelm with confident faith that everything that needs to get done will.  This month I have been: … finishing projects. … planning surprises. … reading this article:…

  • Reaching…

    Reaching…

    It’s the end of September and this lovely clematis plant is still blooming.  It survived a grueling pruning in July and rewinding of its delicate stems.  Currently, one of its purple blossom gracefully swoops out underneath the mailbox and waits patiently for its daily dose of afternoon sun.  As I was pulling into the driveway…

  • Thoughts on Motherhood

    Thoughts on Motherhood

    While we were in Washington DC, my sister-in-law shared some words of wisdom from her mother.  I’m going to remember these words: “The troubles are little when they’re little.” Such a simple little statement packed with a powerful punch.  Now, neither she or I are trying to downplay some of the very critical issues that…

  • Motherhood

    Motherhood

    The last 8 months with Olivia have been amazing and precious.  This time has also been ripe with stress, anxiety, uncertainty, sadness, and frustration.  I wasn’t prepared for this complex constellation of emotions, especially those that surface like a tidal wave and leave you feeling unanchored… completely lost.  I thought I was ready.  I wasn’t….

  • Preemie 101

    Preemie 101

    With Olivia’s early arrival, we were welcomed into a brand new exclusive club: the world of preemies.  We didn’t ask for this entrance pass and I wouldn’t wish our experience on my worst enemy.  There were endless hours of waiting, grieving, worrying, and coordinating arrangements. As a mama-to-be, I had heard countless stories of women…