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{Our first week as a family with Maxwell.}

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^ my last baby bump photo before Maxwell was born ^ waiting {and waiting, waiting, waiting} for our precious baby to be born ^ our very first photo of Maxwell // Zack was able to visit him in the NICU right away, but I had to wait until morning because of my emergency c-section Over [...]

{Welcome to the world, Baby Whitley…}

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Our precious baby has arrived! Maxwell Zackary Whitley Born 3/12 at 11:47pm 9lbs, 7.5oz and 21″ — such a big boy :) Maxwell is currently in the NICU for a couple of minor complications. I labored for over 30 hours before delivering Maxwell via c-section. Please keep both of us in your prayers. We are [...]

{Baby Bump — 40 week update}

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outfit details: tank, Target | maxi skirt + sandals, Old Navy | sunglasses, Forever 21 | necklace, Made by Jewls When I first started capturing my baby bump I was only 14 weeks pregnant. Now I’m 41 weeks {WHERE did the time go???!} and… we’re starting to have some long chats with Baby about making [...]

{Baby Bump — 39 week update}

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outfit details: polka dot tank + striped skirt, Old Navy | headband, Shop Lady Like Barefoot and pregnant ♥ This past week, being on maternity leave, has been AMAZING! The first couple of days I really had to make sure I had fun things planned, like coffee dates with friends, but once I mastered the [...]

{A few things I’ve learned throughout this pregnancy + maternity leave FAQs.}

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My goodness, life really has changed for our family compared to one year ago. Last year at this time we were preparing to travel to Tanzania with Compassion International. Zack + I were researching the vaccinations we’d need, what to pack in our suitcase, trying to guess how our hearts would be changed. Also, what [...]