Everyone keeps telling me that reaching six week is a milestone with a new baby. And we’ve made it. To celebrate, I have a fun giveaway for you at the end of today’s post.
The most exciting thing to come with six weeks has been regular BIG smiles and tons of interaction from Finn.
Throughout the day we have playtime where I get right at his level and talk to him and also make faces and sounds. He goes crazy kicking his legs and waving his arms and some of the faces this babe gives me crack me up. He’s just starting to make some cooing noises and I’m looking forward to more of those.
Everyone told me that the smiles are game changers and they really are. It’s been amazing to feel like he really sees me, knows me and likes me! 🙂
Here’s a quick run through six weeks postpartum and then we’ll get to that giveaway!
Fourth Trimester: Six Weeks Postpartum
Body changes: same, same but every week I feel more and more like myself in my body.
Breastfeeding: continues to go well. He’s still spitting up a lot but I did try to weigh him last week and it seems like he’s over 10 pounds now so I think we’re good in the weight gain department. He’s also working on getting that buddha belly and he has some legit rolls on his thighs!
I’m most paranoid about my supply. He’s sleeping longer stretches at night and spacing out some of his feedings during the day. I’m mostly worried about the nighttime stretches because during the day I feel like he ends up “making up for it” by sometimes going three hours and then wanting to feed every hour (especially in the evenings).
I don’t really have a reason to worry but supply seems like something you hear so much about. The pediatrician told me to let him sleep during the night and not to wake him to feed…and I feel like I need the sleep too…but sometimes I wake up and I’m really uncomfortable so I end up waking him up to eat!
I’m probably overthinking this.
Sleep: this leads right into sleep. We’re still grooving with a 4-6 hour stretch to start the night and then another 3-4 hour stretch until he wakes up.
Symptoms: I’m going to forego my usual list because everything is either the same or has gone away. I’m also planning to write my c-section physical recovery post this week so I’ll go more in depth there.
The primary “symptom” I’m having these days is thirst. I constantly feel like I need to be drinking something and if I don’t have water within arm’s reach, it feels urgent that I get some.
Emotional well-being: I feel okay day-to-day and I love taking care of Finn but I have some general low-level anxiety that is always sitting with me and it seems to be the worst when I’m breastfeeding. That is weird to me because I enjoy breastfeeding but maybe it’s because I get still and really connect with Finn in those moments.
Being in Florida was a great distraction and I felt really good while I was there. I arrived home late last night and today has been hard. My house feels really empty (although I have my two sweet girls to keep me company) and I feel a little bored and lonely. Even though I did an equal amount of nothing and sitting around when I was in Florida, having the energy of my grandmother and parents around was a huge comfort.
Hopefully I can settle into a routine and find some sort of normal. It’s going to be interesting figuring out what that’s going to look like given that I’m not returning to work outside of the home anytime soon and there are other circumstances that I will address when I am able to.
Workouts/activity: I feel 100% good with no pain or discomfort when walking (both slowly and more vigorously) and I did two yoga practices last week that felt really great…and were very needed. I couldn’t even straighten my legs in down dog during that first practice! I’m looking forward to slowly increasing my activity level in coming weeks and months. I won’t launch back into long runs, high intensity workouts or heavy strength but I’m looking forward to more moving and sweating.
Customizable Rectangle Bar Necklace
My friend Erin of Erin McDermott Jewelry stopped by a few weeks ago with this lovely gold bar necklace that she engraved with Finn’s name. I haven’t taken it off since the day that she gave it to me. I love that it’s small and dainty. I barely feel that I have it on and don’t take it off to shower or sleep. And what I love most of all is having Finn’s name right near my heart.
Erin kindly offered to make one for a reader as well. She can do the necklace in gold or silver and it can be customized with dates, names, initials, letters, mottos, etc…up to 15 letters.
If you’d like to enter for a chance to win the necklace, leave a comment below telling me what you would have engraved and why.
BONUS: if you’d like to order a necklace or anything else from Erin’s site, use code PBR at checkout and receive 25% off!
I would have Brittni, Tyler & Brandon engraved…I was a single mom from the time they were little & we were such an incredible team! I struggle often now that they are older & off on their own & would love to have a necklace to have them near my heart…of course they always are but a small simple piece would be something special for sure.
I had the same issue with middle of the night uncomfortableness with BF. Once he was in a good groove of long stretches of sleep, I got a small hand pump and when I woke up with the full, uncomfortable feeling, I would pump for a few minutes, just to get more comfortable. After a few days of this my body adjusted and wouldn’t produce as much at night. I found it very helpful, and the hand pump came in handy later in as well. Hope that helps!
I would have engraved H&A after my two children Harper and Abel.
You are not alone with the milk supply worry. For me it was always a constant fret. It seems like just when you get the hang of things then BAM here comes solids. This is just the start of mom worry lol !
Also, I really understand your statement of feeling more alone without support. It can be SO wonderful just to have a few moments of interactions with family. It is hard to be alone sometimes especially with a newborn/child…this comes from someone who LOVES to be alone. Although I don’t have the same situation, my husband traveled for weeks/ months with both kids when they were very little and that was always hard. I did all the big milestones alone. If I could offer one piece of advice it would be to call your friends, this is what shoved me towards being more proactive with friends. ( I read your other post about your friends). Force yourself to get out and do at least one thing to make you feel normal. For me it was running, as soon as the doctor said OK I was out the door!!! For me that was 4mo but I know that everyones doctor may say something different.
Have a great week.
Kasey and Reagan for my little girls.
Hang in there, Jen. I don’t know the details of what your situation is but you can do this, you ARE doing this!
Aww.. I would have my son Ashers name engraved. He’s almost two and I’ve thought about getting something like that since he was born but never have!
You’re doing so great and Finn looks healthy and chubby- the two cutest things in a baby! ❤️
I’d have my new baby girls name, Mila Grace, engraved. ♥️ I would love one of these beautiful necklaces, what a sweet reminder of our babies!! Also, I’m with you on the anxiety mama. You’re not alone in this. And yes, the thirst with breastfeeding is SO real!!
I would have joy engraved because thats something i’ve had to remind myself of as ive just transitioned frim college to adult life! The needing supportis something i can definitely resonate with!
Love following your posts! The necklace is great and I would have one engraved with Belay On…… my husband and I used this from the first hardship in our relationship –
When you are really trying to figure it all out. We all need different things and speak different love languages. When I was hurting he would say On Belay (a climbers term) and I would answer Belay On. We celebrate 10 years in December.
There are SO many parts of the post-partum journey that people don’t talk about….and I found loneliness to be one of them! The first few months can feel so isolating. Your little one doesn’t really communicate with you (outside those awesome smiles and coos!) and the visits from friends and family can (understandably) drop off. And the baby is probably a little young for things like Gymboree classes, etc. What really helped me was getting the f$&k out of the house!!! I’d stroll the aisles of Target, get some steps in at the local mall, visit the library, have lunch at the Whole Foods Cafe, meet friends for coffee dates….anything and everything that made me feel more social. The first few months are really about you – Finn is too young to care what you do, as long as he’s with his mama! ❤️
I would get Kolbie engraved on the necklace for my daughter’s name! I love following your mom journey! My daughter is already 7 months old and it seems like the newborn days passed by in a flash! I miss them! Finn is so cute!
I used to get anxious, depressed and homesick (I lived across the country) when I would nurse my son. It’s wild but I think it’s common. Your hormones or something in your brain chemistry dips when you let down and I used to feel a rush of sadness. I don’t know if you read neverhomemaker but she experienced the same thing nursing her girls!
I was going to comment with the same. Also, if you follow Finn’s lead and he’s gaining weight, your supply will be perfect for him. Kelly mom is a good resource as well.
I would engrave with my kids’ birth dates.
Yes, this is called D-MER. It’s a dopamine response issue.
This is so interesting and helpful to learn about.
I would have some combination of Charlotte and Noah on it, my two precious kids. Being a mom has been the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but also the most rewarding! And it’s taught me a new kind of love that I feel so privileged to experience!
I really like the necklace! I would love to have my kids initials B & H, or the word “breathe.”
I would have it engraved with my son’s name after he arrives in a few months. ??
Jen, I am so happy you received the love and support from your parents and grandmother. I think emotionally you will go through some withdrawal/the blues from not getting that now that you’re home. I hope you find your grove and can create a new normal for you and Finn. I know you adore him and he adores you! Please check with your doctor with the thirst. It sounds a bit concerning. Finn is adorable! I love his sweet expressions and smiles. Thinking about you, Jen ❤️
I’d love to have by baby girl’s name (due 10/3) engraved. We had a long battle with infertility and I’d love to commemorate coming out on the other side stronger than where we started.
I’m still pregnant with my first so I don’t know if this is helpful… but when you wake up in the middle of the night, have you thought about pumping? It seems like that would help with your supply and alleviate some discomfort and anxiety but still allow Finn to sleep so he gets into a good routine.
Are you pumping at all? If so, which pump are you using? I’m debating between the Medela Pump in style or the Spectra S2.
I would love the names of my two kids, or even just first initials. Make sure to make plans to ge tour of house and do thing. That’s a life saver
Would love my boys names Mason and Anderson on a necklace
Dominic & Giuliana
I just gave birth to my little girl, Giuliana. And she turned 6 weeks on or around the same day as Finn. Her Birthday is May 18. I feel So blessed to be able to have a girl, the family hasn’t had a girl in 27 years! The last 5 births were all boys! It makes me feel like she’s extra special.
Also i feel You on the anxiety around the feedings/supply. It’s like, should i get Up and pump halfway through their sleep. But what if they wake up while or right after pumping. I feel Like then you don’t have enough milk, and they go into cluster feeding mode. But then it’s like, am i not Making enough since they are skipping a feeding??? I feel You mama! Love your blog, i have Been following you for years!
Do you like coconut water? If so it’s great to keep your supply up. Like oatmeal and Gatorade. I liked coconut water better! You’re smart to always have something to drink on hand.
I’d have my daughters name on it, Mary Paige. Becoming a mom has been so life changing for me. I am a better person because of her and so grateful to be her mom!
Breastfeeding is so complicated and brings out all the feels. You are doing a great job! I love the necklace and think I would have my daughter’s name or perhaps her initials. Such a beautiful piece of jewelry!
Just wanted to send some good vibes your way. Whatever it is you are going through, or feeling anxious about, it is a temporary and fluid part of your life, just one of many different moments. You will get through. And you’re strong!
Beautiful necklace! I’d engrave something to remind myself about breathing and being at peace.
I love following your journey. I would have a simple motto, like “breathe” engraved on the necklace.
I would totally engrave my son’s name also. He’s my everything! He’s seven now and it just keeps getting better! Your in for the most wonderful ride. Xoxo!
I would probably have my wedding date engraved on it
Hey Jen. My kiddos are 14 & 12 now, but I remember long days at home b/c my family didn’t live close by, my husband worked long hours and both my babies had colic. Hang in there, there stay present, and if you like writing (which you obviously do) start a private journal as a place to put your feelings and emotions, and well, things you are grateful for. 🙂
As for the necklace, I would love to be entered into the contest. I lost my 67 year old Dad on July 14th, 2016. He died 12 weeks after being diagnosed with a glioblastomia brain tumor. He was my rock. It has been devasting and the grief is certainly a new norm that I am slowly working through. That being said, I am moving forward, and feel stronger in my faith than ever before. So I would love a necklance in sterling silver (I’m allergic to gold) that says FAITH HOPE & LOVE. When see this, I think of one of my Dads fav versus: Proverbs 3: 5-6 : Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowlege him and he will make your paths straight.
You are doing a fantastic job as a new Mama! Keep on keeping!
Tracy, I have no idea if you will see this comment. But your note resonated with me so much. My 64 year old dad currently has mere weeks to live after battling a type of blood cancer (multiple myeloma) for nearly 8 years. He is one of my favorite people on the planet and I have no clue how I’m going to go through life without him. That is one of his favorite verses as well and seeing his faith throughout this whole process has been so inspiring, even if my own is on shaky ground. I’m so sorry for your loss and am sending you love and light as the anniversary of your dad’s passing approaches.
Jen, I feel you on worrying about supply issues. It seems like that’s something most every breastfeeding mother I’ve encountered has felt anxious about. Like you, I tell myself that I’m overthinking things (and I keep chugging my water and eating oats), and so far, we haven’t had any issues.
Your “Finn” necklace is beautiful. I’d have my daughter’s name engraved on mine- she is three months old and the light of my life!
Such a beautiful necklace and glad everything is going well! I would have my wedding anniversary date on there!
I would love one with my kids initials on it. Thank you for the giveaway!
I would have “let love in” written.
You’re doing amazing Jen. Keep it up. Finn is so lucky.
I would have my 3 girls names engraved!
I would love to get “Rowan” engraved. For my four week old daughter – my light, my love, my inspiration, and my saving grace – to always remind me that though motherhood is the hardest job I’ve ever had, it’s also the most wonderful job I’ve ever had.
Thank you for your raw honesty about these newborn days – reading your words is a breath of fresh air for this fellow new mama.
<3
I would get Izzy and Emma for my wonderful daughters. Or grace to remember to have grace with those daughters (and myself) hahaha!
I would have Sam engraved on a necklace to remind me of my sweet little boy. Just having his name close to me gives me peace throughout my day.
Beautiful post. I would engrave “peace.” A decade ago I went through a beast of a breakup and that word was my mantra. Peace with myself was the greatest outcome. And in these days it always bears repeating.
Hugs! Staying home with your baby has long hours of nothingness- maybe try to organize pictures or make a photo album. I would engrave “enough” to remind myself I am enough.
I would have my little guy’s name engraved. He is my reason to continue to better myself, day in and day out.
I am totally okay doing nothing with family but being home alone, even with my 3 year old, is so hard.
I adore this necklace and love the texture and how delicate it is. If I won, I’d have it engraved with H&T – my babies’ first initials.
I can attest to 6 weeks feeling like a turning point with my first, especially in the sleep department. My second is 4 weeks old tomorrow and I am so ready for longer stretches of sleep at night!
The forced slowness and stillness brings out anxiety for me as well. That, along with the hormone fluctuations can be so hard. Wishing you the best there – it’s just not easy.
You’re doing so well. Sending lots of love!
I would get my two boys names on the necklace <3
I would have Jade engraved into it because that is my daughter’s name.
I would probably engrave the initials B H G for my kiddos Barrett, Henry, and Grace. Six weeks really is a huge benchmark and you start to get into a groove. Congrats, mama! I totally hear you about the loneliness though. My baby was born in December so I didn’t even feel like going out into the bleak and cold until March or so. Good on you for getting out early and often! I often see new moms in my city taking their kids to different children’s activities (i.e. story time, puppet show, etc.). I never would have thought of doing that with my first, but it could provide some structure and be great way to meet other moms in the same boat. I work full time, but my stay at home mom friends often try to schedule just one thing out and about for the day. That might help?
I’d engrave it with joy rosie & ruby – my sweet girls and adorable pup.
Supply anxiety is real! If he’s wetting diapers,
You’re good! Let him sleep! (And you!!)
I would absolutely have my son’s name engraved. I love the idea of wearing him close to my heart, especially as the years seem to be flying by! We just celebrated his second birthday, but when I read your updates, I feel like I’m right back in those newborn days. Hold tight to these memories, even on the hard days – every minute is so special with these boys (and girls!) of ours.
“Grace” as a reminder that His grace is enough and all I need
I would have Faith, Hope, Love engraved with my wedding date or maybe something with the initials of my three children.
Good luck with everything in your life. It’s a hard, thankless, boring, job, but also the most rewarding wonderful thing you’ll ever do.
I think I’d engrave my daughter’s name. However we have another one due this , whom we haven’t named yet. I’d want to figure out a way to incorporate the next babe as well!
I love the FINN SMILES!!!! Being a bit anxious about the stretching out of breastfeeding time is so normal! You have plenty of supply and Finn looks so healthy. I am glad you were able to enjoy Florida and your family with Finn. Returning to a new normal will take some time…be patient with yourself.
I love the bar necklace! If I won it I would love the gold, with Samadhi on it! The 8th limb of Yoga…my goal.
Jen, you are in my prayers as you adjust. Love your posts!
I would have it engraved with my son’s name, Luke. <3
My wedding date
I would have the initials O, C, J on it…for my husband, my pup, and my other pup I lost last year – my family.
Yours and Finn’s story is so beautiful. I am sending all the prayers, loves, good vibes, etc. all your way! You are being the best mom you can be and that’s all that matters and you are doing AMAZING! Your strength is so inspiring.
This necklace is so pretty! I would love to win one. I would either have my initials, ‘dms’, or if I had a word I would choose ‘faith’ because if it wasn’t for my faith I would have overcome all of the personal obstacles that I have.
What a lovely giveaway! Both of my children are such miracles — as all are! — so I’d love their initials on such a beautiful piece of jewelry close to my heart.
I would have Clara Beth engraved bc I have necklaces with initials for my older two children but nothing for my poor 3rd child.
I would get “7-13-1990” … my 28th birthday is in less than two weeks so this would be AWESOME to win!!
Hope you’re having a great weekend!
I would have “breathe” put on it. A reminder that you can get through anything by just breathing.
So glad you’re adjusting to motherhood!! He’s absolutely adorable.
Since I couldn’t fit all 4 kids’ names, I’d get their initials!
I would have my twins names engraved. They are my life. It’s so true that we give them life, but really, they give us ours.
I would have D+L+J engraved for my husband, son and daughter. Your little is adorable and he has a great bday too…my son’s is 5/18 as well!
Finn is a little doll! I’d have S*A*E*E engraved – the initials of my husband, kids, and me. <3
My friend told me she follows the motto, “We Do Hard Things” and it has stuck with me as a first-time mom.
I would get the initials of my two kids. Such a pretty necklace!
I’d like to have a necklace engraved with my daughter’s name on it. I’m 21 and a first time mom. My daughter was born at 35 weeks due to me having preeclampsia and already being epileptic, they didn’t want to risk me having a seizure. I had a very hard labor that I almost didn’t make it through due to me losing alot of blood. My daughter is truly a miracle and I am blessed to have her in my life. I am also breastfeeding but I mostly pump to have milk on hand for my husband to feed her. Thank you for the opportunity to win an engraved necklace. Keep up the good work momma!
Your little guy is so cute!!
Sorry to hear you’re feeling some anxiety, I was right there with you around that time frame. When my daughter was about 4 weeks I would get a little anxious and it was specifically related to if I wasn’t utilizing free time (she rarely slept) well. I went and spoke with my therapist and I felt a million times better afterwards! It still comes up when she has days with little to no sleep, but I often reflect on the conversation with my therapist and feel better.
I’d love a necklace with my daughter’s name “Mira” on it! I love gold 🙂
Please know that you have a lot of readers out here sending love your way as you navigate each day and establish a new normal!
I would have a silver necklace engraved with the name Heath, or possibly H & A. He and I have been through a lot and waited ten years for this relationship to happen!
What a little sweetie!
You’re doing great, mama! Keep it up!
I would have C&B for my two boys, Connor and Bryson
Love reading your story! I would engrave E & N & T for my three sons.
Hang in there!
Congrats Jen & thanks for such a great read! I can relate to the anxiety, milk supply worries & recently falling madly in love with a precious new baby!
I would have Alexander engraved, my beautiful new baby boy. Thanks for offering the giveaway!
Just like you I recently celebrated the 6 week milestone. My twin girls were born on May 7th. Thank you for sharing your experience and words of wisdom . I also have a 7 year old son so I would have my kid’s initials Engraved so the necklace would read GSS
I’d get E + G + I engraved on it (the initials of my small little family of three). 🙂
Thank you for sharing your journey, and all it’s aspects. I had a lot of low level anxiety during the newborn stage too–especailly after leaving visits from my parents’ house too. It took me a long time to feel more confident in being able to take care of my baby and me and my job, relationships, etc. But, it seems like you are doing great! One day at a time!
I would engrave “light erases all darkness”.
To give me hope when I go through mood swings as I’m currently expecting.
I’d have it engraved with “Basil. Sloan.” Those are my kids’ names. It’s such a pretty necklace!
I would love to get my daughter’s name engraved ‘Emilia’ in silver 🙂
I always worry about supply as well. I wish you could see through your boobs to see how much they eat! Sounds like Finn is thriving and gaining! Smiling and cooing are the best!
I’ve really been loving following along with your pregnancy and post-pregnancy baby life – thanks for sharing and bringing us all along for the journey! If I won the necklace, I would probably get “SF” engraved on the necklace. My husband and I have lived here for 5 years and are moving back to the east coast in a few weeks. We’ve had some of our best memories here and I’d like to always remember it.
I would have my anniversary date engraved…we are coming up on our 15th anniversary! I am 3 weeks post partum with our 4th! So great to read your fourth trimester post!
I would engrave it with D. Woo as my name, my husband’s name, and my son’s name all begin with D.
I’d love my dad’s name
Love the necklace! I’d have my son’s name engraved. He’s not born yet but I’m due Jul 19 and have a feeling he might be coming early. 🙂
I would have my son’s name Hudson on the necklace. I was reaching a pivotal age and had planned to adopt if I hadn’t had a child on my own by the time I reached 35. My little prince was here two months after my birthday and I’m in love with him. Labor had some complications that resulted in my recovery time longer than expected. But he’s a healthy 3 months now and I love being a mommy!
I would have my son’s name engraved. He says born on 5/23. Breastfeeding has been a struggle for me because he was 3 weeks early, but we are pulling it off after doing triple feeds for a while. I go to a weekly breastfeeding group at my local hospital. They do a weighed feed, which helps to know how much milk he is actually getting. They also said that right around now for your son, you might run into the “witching hours” when the baby wants to eats every hour or so around 6-10 pm. The lactation consultants are great at reassuring me that everything is happening as it is supposed to!
“5.25.18” This is the day my son was born. Even though his labor/delivery was grueling (including an unplanned c-section) followed by a nightmare stay in the NICU, I will never forget the feeling of hearing him cry or seeing his face for the first time. That day will always hold some magic for me.
What a beautiful necklace! I would have Laurel & Claire engraved, for my two daughters, ages 3.5 and 2.5 months. My journey into motherhood has been difficult, much different than I ever envisioned. After years of trying naturally, my husband and I finally had to go through several rounds of IVF to have our daughters. They both ended up coming early (at 32 weeks and 35 weeks), and I always get kind of emotional thinking about the latter parts of pregnancy that I missed out on, and the NICU stays that they had. They are both perfect, but it wasn’t without struggles along the way, including four months of bed rest with my youngest daughter, which was as hard on my older daughter as it was on me. They both are my world, and I know that my 3.5-year-old (and my baby when she’s older!) would love seeing her name on a necklace that I would always wear.
Jen, your vulnerability and openness is so beautiful and I can only speak for myself, but it reminds and pushes me to be vulnerable and open as well. Vulnerability breeds vulnerability, and while it’s not easy, it is such a beautiful magical thing. So thank you.
As far as the necklace, I would either have the phrase “reduce me to love” or if she is able to, the infinity sign followed by “gratitude & strength”. If I ever got a tattoo it would be the words gratitude and strength written in script in the shape of the infinity sign. But I dont think I am ever getting a tattoo so I necklace would be the next best thing 🙂
love the picture of Finn smiling! I’d have mine and my husbands initials on the necklace.. I love her jewelry!
I would have Josefina or joaquin engraved and then buy the other one! My two littles!
Ps- during the day, I like to keep a sched with my little and feed him every 3 so hes not making up for it later- if that makes sense. I never woke either of mine up for feedings but made sure they ate every 2.5-3 hrs during the day, I would just grab and feed, wouldnt wait for them to seem hungry.
Not that you need more advice! Ha! Im sure you get plenty!
If I won the necklace I would get the word REBUILD engraved on it. We had been living in Colorado for 5 years and we moved back to the Richmond, VA area. I have been back over a year but returning with a child and at a different point in my life has proved to be hard. I am still rebuilding and reconnecting to my “old” friends and trying to make new friends because at this point in my life much of what I do center’s around our 8 year old child!
I would have Shiloh Grey engraved for my 12 week old son.
I love hearing your postpartum journey. It’s an intense time that isnt realistically talked about often enough.
Best wishes as you navigate this beautiful craziness!
I’ve enjoyed reading your blog as a fellow new mom. I love your necklace. I would engrave it with “Ben”, my son’s name.
Thanks for sharing your new mom struggles. It helps to know others feel similarly.
I would do my sons name. I have a lot of necklaces from related to my daughter but none for my son!
So glad to hear you feel like you’ve reached a milestone! Also very happy for the tie you got to spend with your family. I can’t imagine living so far away from the people you love! If I got a necklace, it would have my new daughter’s name on it. I’m 41+ weeks pregnant and just waiting for this little lady to make her appearance!
I love following your updates!
The necklace is perfect! I would probably get the coordinates of my wedding venue engraved.
Love your necklace!! I’d probably have my kids names engraved as well 🙂
You’re doing an amazing job! Things will absolutely get easier each week as you get into more of a routine – for me I found the 6 week mark to be huge and then the 3 month mark was the next big milestone as far as my confidence levels went wth parenting – it never gets “easy” but I found that having a routine starting around 3 months was a game changer!
That is such a sweet and special gift <3 I’ve thought about getting one of those with my sons name! I love following your journey into motherhood. Finn is such a cutie!!
6.3.18 – my first’s birthday, and also a reminder of my own strength on that day (I had a challenging, three day labor with many complications).
Love the baby update:)
I would love a necklace because life has presented some new challenges lately.. and I remind myself to be BRAVER. There is something about reading/ seeing a word. On the other hand, I’d love to gift it to my mom, with #we’vegotthis.. she is being so So brave..
I would have engraved “do it anyway”…I’m always making excuses as to why I shouldn’t do stuff. That’s been my mantra the past year. It’s been life changing!
Beautiful necklace! I would have 5-10-18 engraved. On that day a few weeks ago my uterus spontaneously ruptured during my pregnancy and thankfully after a brutal surgery and intense delivery my doctored saved both my miracle daughter and me. I will never forget that day.
Enjoy those sweet smiles from Finn! He’s such a dreambaby! Xo
I had a son 2 weeks before Finn was born and have loved following your blog as I’m going through the same things! I would love a necklace with his name too 🙂 such a cute idea!
I would do my son’s name too – Lucas!
I would have it engraved with a c and an h for my 2 kids, and add a third letter for the name of the little one in my belly arriving late Aug.
Hang in there, the postpartum period is difficult even when it is going well. You will find your new normal. To ease your bf anxiety make an appointment w a lc, I know that helped to ease my mind tremendously both times. It doesn’t hurt to keep checking in with them as things change day by day/week by week.
I think I would personalize with the initials of the four of us in the family – JKLP!
I would have the number 3 put on mine. While I only have 2 earthly children I find it important to remember my angel baby and to explain to my earthly children they have a special guardian angel!
Hey there.
Jaxon 6-12-18 is what I would have engraved. My lil peanut entered the world 20 days ago. He so cute and sweet. I really enjoy your posts because makes me feel like I’m not alone with my thinking and feelings. Can be very overwhelming sometimes especially because I’m doing this by myself. But of course he’s totally worth it.
3 weeks with my second kid, and I’m really looking forward to those smiles! I’d get 4 hearts in honor of each of my pregnancies. Great giveaway!
I totally get this low level anxiety thing that is hard to get to go away! I recently read 10% Happier by Dan Harris and I felt like it was super helpful. Also, you probably already know of her, but Tara Brach has some really good guided meditations.
I would get the word “manzanita” engraved. That was my grandmother’s nickname and she was definitely one of the most important people in my life.
This is so pretty!! I would love to get this for my best friend whose Dad recently passed away from cancer. Getting his initials on the necklace would make her so happy!
You are navigating a difficult and beautiful season so well—just showing up every day with whatever you have (or don’t have!)—but showing up is enough. I wish I had been as emotionally healthy as you when I had kids 16 years ago, Looking back, I can see that Jesus strengthened me through heartache and suffering—and today I wouldn’t trade it. (Although I wanted to run and hide while it was happening.)
So, I’d get the word “hesed” on the necklace—it’s Hebrew and means loyal, unfailing, steadfast love…because that is what has pulled me through. Praying the same for you. Xo 🙂
I would love fhis necklace so much with the names of my two babies, Mason and Ellie. Congrats on your beautiful blessing by the way.
I would have the name of my baby girl due to be born in November engraved!
My kids’ names for sure! I love the delicate look of it!
I would put her name Angel on the necklace. Being 41yrs old with 3 boys (shocked and surprised this go round) and finding out I am finally getting my girl was amazing. High risk from my age and ongoing medical problems didn’t help but didnt stop me from carrying my blessing either. She is God sent…straight from heaven…pure…full of mystery….full of love..my Angel. I love her and my boys so much. Born on Memorial day 2018. Thank you God.
I would gift this to my BFF who has been having a really rough time for years that has become her new normal. I’d have to really think about what I’d have engraved. The word strength comes to mind but I would love to find something unique to mean the same thing.
Also Finn. That’s what we named our baby too. I would have my baby’s name Finn engraved on it. 😉
You are doing such a great job with sweet Finn! Continue to give yourself some grace because that’s what this parenthood thing is all about. It is hard to feel like you’re your own person sometimes when you’re a mom and that’s okay. Try to get out and soak up the sun with him as much as you can!
I would love love love a necklace like that! I would get L + B on the necklace for my own littles. My son has some major life-threatening health issues and I have become so painfully aware recently of how precious life is.
I would get my daughters name on the necklace ; Addison. I’d let Finn sleep and maybe just pump a little to relieve pressure. Your body will adjust to his needs pretty quickly! Stick with it. It got easier for me about 12 weeks in ❤️
I have so enjoyed watching your journey — you are incredibly impressive as always! I work at a women’s health company, and we’ve been focusing more recently on how to support women through the 4th Trimester, as it is an incredibly difficult time with a lot of hardships that we often don’t discuss.
The necklace is beautiful! I would have ‘Good Life’ engraved on the necklace. When I get anxious, and focus too much on the details that are out of control, my partner and I say ‘it’s a good life’ to one another, reminding each other that yes, we are stressed and uncomfortable, but overall there is so much to be grateful for.
I would engrave SF because I’ve finally found a place that feels like home.
When I was on maternity leave last year, I felt so much better when I could move around some. We have a treadmill at home, so many times when baby was sleeping, I would walk on the treadmill just to feel like I was moving my body again! And my Finn loved the sound of the treadmill and would sleep right through it all. Maybe he was used to it from when I was pregnant with him! I would have Finn engraved on it! Beautiful!
I would have Annabelle engraved on the necklace. That’s my first niece and I would give it as a gift to my sister who deserves the world!
He is such a cutie. You are doing an awesome job with him. Just continue to follow your instincts. I would have Westin, my first grandchild’s name engraved. She will be born in September, I am beyond excited.
Love reading your updates! He is such a cute little guy. That necklace is adorable! I would gift it to my sister engraved with her baby’s name. She’s expecting her first (a girl!) in September.
Finn is lucky to have you has a mom:-)
I would have the initials of my two elderly labs engraved on the necklace. I love them dearly, but we are entering their twilight and my heart hurts. It would be lovely to honor them.
I would my have two baby girls names engraved: Autumn & Piper. They are my everything!
Sending big time positive thoughts- I’m so happy for you and that you have sweet Finn, and I don’t know anything else going on other than what you’ve opened up about on here, but I’m sure things are tough but know that you are not alone in that department. Life is hard, and I wish I had the words to make everything better even though I don’t know you outside of here. Continue to lean on friends, family, Sullie and Zoey, and Finn- you’re so strong.
I would have either “brave” or “forward” engraved, life had been rough the last few years-brave would be for my niece that I lost 2.5 years ago when she was 9, and forward is just a reminder to keep moving forward, even if it’s at a snails pace 🙂
My baby’s name! So lovely.
Such precious days with your little one! I have 5 children so for the sake of space, I would engrave ‘ 5 arrows ‘ on a bar necklace!!
Thanks for sharing so much of your journey. My baby boy his 5 days old today (I’d get his name in a necklace) and I feel like reading your updates helps me see what milestones and things to look forward to. I can’t wait until he starts smiling at me!
Congrats on making it to 6 weeks! I would have my baby’s birthdate engraved ❤️ He’s one week older than Finn ?
Hi, I love your site! I would have my child’s name engraved! So beautiful. Thank you for the chance to win this!
Deb
I would have Lincoln engraved. My lil guy is 9 months old and such a joy. The best feeling ever is being a momma to him.
Hi Jen! I have loved following your story since you aunnounced your pregnancy, as I was due about 9 weeks after you.
I gave birth to my sweet little Madilynn Rose 3 weeks early on June 20th. I labored and pushed for 2.5 hours before having to have an emergency c-section because she was stuck in my birth canal. In the process of the c section my bladder tore so I’ve been having to recover from 2 big surgeries with a newborn. I love reading your postpartum blogs as well so I can see what to maybe look forward to during the healing process.
For the necklace I would get her name engraved, Madilynn Rose.
Either my wedding date or my kids initials. I have 4 boys and my youngest is 4 weeks younger than Finn! (Born June 15th). I’ve loved following along with your pregnancy and your after birth. Thank you for sharing!
Finn is so very lucky to have you as his Mama.
What a beautiful necklace- I would have the initials of my 3 boys engraved.
Love the necklace! I would have the word strength inscribed in the necklace to remind me to always have strength and that I am stronger than I believe I am!
I love reading your updates about you and Finn. Keep up the good work mama!
I would have Ava engraved on the necklace, my sweet girl’s name 🙂
That first picture of Finn is so adorable!
I would wait until our daughter gets here and engrave her name (which hasn’t been chosen yet. I am due July 31st, so it’s coming up quick!
I would get the word “Strong” engraved on the necklace.
I would get Finley & Grace for our newest addition to our family and her 16 mo sister (Grace). Our sweet girl decided to come 6 weeks before her due date and she was in the NICU for two weeks. Her name means fair warrior in Gaelic and that could not be more accurate of a description for her. This necklace would be another reminder of her strength & her sisters closeness/relationship.
I would have Kohen Micab after my son that passed away.
I would get the word “Love” engraved on it!
Leo
This is the name of my baby that I lost at 22 weeks. Jen, I was following along with your journey as we were at about the same place in our pregnancies. After I lost the baby, a friend shared the sentiment that not one person is ever going to have every single thing go right and align perfectly. You have a perfect, healthy baby, but your personal life is lacking. I have an amazing, supportive husband, but our baby did not live. We both have one fantastic thing, but are missing another. And we will both be fine. I am sure of it.
I would love to have a necklace engraved with my boys names. My youngest recently broke my previous engraved necklace.
Hiya! my daughter is 2.5 and has me in awe every day. Her name is Sierra (after the mountain range) but I always call her ‘babe’. she know her name is Sierra but introduces herself as ‘Babe’ and insists on being called babe which just makes my heart melt. so I would have ‘babe’ ingraved for sure and if possible ‘Sierra’ on the back in gold.
I would get the names of my kids engraved. Or their birthdays…
Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
I would give the necklace to my sister and have it engraved with her son’s name. She’s recently divorced and feels a lot of pressure being a single mother to a toddler.
I would put Madison on a necklace because it’s a family name and there are 3 generations of strong women in my family with Madison in it.
One of my best friends just had her first baby after a bit of a health scare. I would love to surprise her with such a lovely necklace!
Thank you for the giveaway! I would have my twins’ names engraved–Henry and Olivia. They were born on January 19–they are 5.5 months old and it’s been the most beautiful experience of my life! I have enjoyed reading about your journey with Finn as the age difference is close. I also had a c-section and can relate to all of the post partum challenges. 🙂
I actually just ordered something similar for my best friend, and I was green with envy! HAHA
I’d have my girls’ names engraved. Lauren&Charlee
I look forward to reading your posts every day and thank you for being so open with your life.
I’m having a baby in October and would love to put his name on the necklace. How sweet she sent you one!!
Blessed you are.. The joys of motherhood are almost overwhelming(in a good way) .. On the necklace I would have my sweet angel babys name, Sparrow, on it.. I seen and heard his/hers sweet heartbeat on screen and thought everything was fine, but I ended up loosing him/her the day before mothers day 2018.. The pain is still raw .. So cuddle your baby just a little tighter for me.. God Bless you..
I notice this necklace in all of your Instagrams, I’d love one! I’d probably have H&N engraved 😉
I would have “O6.16.18 | ecc 4:12” since my husband and I just got married! That is our wedding date and life bible verse which says “a cord of three stands is not easily broken.” Would love a dainty necklace since I am 95 lbs & most are too big for me!
I would have my soon to be hubbys initials on the necklace! We are getting married next August! Erin’s jewelry is stunning.
I would have my daughter’s name engraved! Her due date was May 18 but she was 9 days late. Your situation, both going over your due date AND your birth story, are basically the same exact things that happened to me! I enjoy reading your recaps because it makes me look forward to what’s going to happen with my kid since she’s only 9 days younger than Finn 🙂
I’d have to choose between OKVS, the first initial for each of my children, or survivor, for being a cancer survivor.
I would have my husband and both my boys’ initials engraved on a necklace like that. My post partum depression was extreme this time around to where I wanted to do the unthinkable…. what stopped me was hearing my baby cry… he needed me. I would love a reminder so.close to my heart that u am important and my kids love me as is.
I am also breastfeeding… and everytime he latches I get anxiety and irritability. It’s an actual thing… breastfeeding anxiety aversion syndrome.
My girls’ names- Allie and Elise 🙂
That necklace is so beautiful! I would love to have on. I would get it engraved with the word joy because I’m trying to remind myself to choose joy every day.
Hang in there mama! I was really worried about supply issues with my first and she used to spit up quite a bit also. With my second I figured out it was because I actually had a bit of an oversupply/overactive letdown. If you have access to a certified lactation consultant, you might look into setting up an appointment. She weighed baby before a feeding and after nursing on one side to gauge how many ounces he was eating. I switched to block feeding and that made a world of difference! It’s very important to only do this under advice of a professional though, because it will cause your supply to drop. And our hospital lactation consultant provides free weigh ins between pediatrician appts to check weight gain. Don’t know if this is any help, but I would’ve loved to have this info with my first! Best of luck!
Also, I’d have the initials of my five engraved. 🙂
I would engrave my kids names on the necklace. I’ve actually been thinking about getting one just like this so perfect timing!
Hang in there with everything. You are doing amazing with Finn. And your feelings are completely normal. You’re not alone. It’s an isolating time but it gets better.
If you have a local breast feeding group (they usually host them at hospitals), I highly recommend you check it out. Not only is it great for answering questions because there are lactation consultants there, you can bounce off of other new moms.
I’m so impressed with your openness and honesty about the beauty and the struggle that is the 4th trimester (well, motherhood and life in general really!). So much of what you read about those early days is how amazing they are, how in love the mom is, and everything just comes across as so perfect. While there is so much that is incredible and transforming about that time, it can also be so much to process too. The 6 week mark was an important milestone for me as well – after it taking a little while to bond with my daughter, those smiles meant the world to me and really helped to strengthen our connection (which now 2 years in is indescribable). You’re doing an amazing job Jen, especially being far away from the support of your family.
I’m torn on what I’d have put on a necklace. While I’d love my daughter’s name or initials, we’re beginning to think about expanding our family again and if we were fortunate to have another child, I’d want that hypothetical child’s name included as well (I know I could always get another necklace, but I’d like them together). Additionally, as I mentioned above to another commenter, my father has been given mere weeks to live after a long battle with cancer. Throughout his cancer journey, I’d often listen to and send him the link to a song called “Be Still” by The Fray as a reminder to quiet the turmoil and anxiety in my mind and encourage him in his faith that God is with him always, no matter how dark the valley. I think a daily reminder near my heart of this connection with my beloved dad would mean so incredibly much.
Strength.
It takes tremendous strength to raise three kids and a newborn at the same time, as well as keeping up on all other household duties, including being a wife. Then theres learning to love your post csetion body. Strength describes it all.
I love those necklaces. I would do my baby’s name, too. I’m 24 weeks and we won’t know name until after he/she is born, though 🙂
I know you aren’t pumping but maybe a small hand pump in the night would help relieve some discomfort and keep your supply up. This worked for my friend as she was only breastfeeding and not using an electric pump.
I would love to have my daughters name and birthdate on a necklace. Babies are so special, being a mom is so hard but the best job in the world!
Im expecting my first baby and would love one dedicated to him/her!
I would have my wedding date engraved! November 10, 2018 🙂
I would have A&S engraved. I’m getting married this week and those are the initials of me and my fiancé.
I just celebrated my one year wedding anniversary and I would love to have my wedding date, 5.18.17, engraved on it so I can think back on that day and smile whenever I wear it.
Kash. That’s the name of my friend’s baby that, due to still birth, she doesn’t get to raise the way I get to raise my little guy. I know she would love to have him with her always. Also, feeling down when breastfeeding is actual,y pretty common. My midwife told me that it’s something she’s been hearing about more and more. You are definitely not alone in that.
Baby name…. I’m having my first baby! She’s due September 1st!
So it has been fun to follow along your journey xo
I would engrave both of my twins’ names, Josie and Judah
I would love to get my son’s name engraved! He is just a couple of months older than your son (born early March – I was one of the commenters on your birth post that we had very similar birth stories) and has a shorter (four letter) name too.
I’m so glad to hear you had a nice time in Florida! For me, long walks broke up the loneliness of being home with a baby all day by myself. By the time he was six weeks, we were doing five miles a day. I feel like long walks helped me ease back into running, and I’m sure they’ll do the same for you! (Friendly piece of advice: if the first couple times you run you find yourself…um…leaking a little, it gets better! Lol!)
I would love to get one with the word LOVE…it’s what life is about, after all! 🙂 Congrats on your beautiful baby boy!!
I would have my daughter’s name, Libby, engraved on the necklace. Libby (Elizabeth) is 8 months old. We wanted this little one so, so much and are so grateful she’s here. She is named for my paternal grandmother, “Noni,” who was the original inspiration for me to move to Charlotte 10 years ago. Noni was an intellectual powerhouse who loved the opera, symphony, traveling, crossword puzzles, and, most of all, books. She always had a book for me when I visited her, and she inspired me to become an English teacher. When we brought baby Libby home from the hospital and took her on her first walk in our neighborhood, I carried her and whispered her name over and over again in her tiny ear; tears welled in my eyes as I felt Noni’s spirit in that moment. Here’s to inspirational women!
I would have my second child’s birthday engraved, I have a similar necklace with the birth date of my first born on it and love it!
I would have A&R for my two boys…love the simple design of the necklace.
While breastfeeding my second I would have intense bursts of sadness, I did read about it and found some link between the hormonal surge associated with let down and emotional responses but there wasn’t substantial information about it, mostly just anecdotal. It did eventually get better!!
You’re doing a great job with him!! My oldest was a spitter, too, but he was my chubbiest baby. Sure was a mess though! I know what you’re going through.
I’d put M L B P … the first initials of my 4 kids 🙂
I would love to have that necklace engraved with my sons’ names – the only problem is we haven’t decided on a name for my second, who is due in six weeks. I am a teacher and so many names are out of the question due to their associations. I guess if I win this, I’ll have to settle down and choose!
Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! I would have my wedding date engraved on the necklace.
The necklace is beautiful! I would love to engrave my son’s name – Graham!
I would like to have a necklace with my daughter’s name on it, so I can wear it now and give it to her when she is older.
First of all, thanks for your wonderful blog. I follow a lot of blogs, and yours is truly my favorite.
I would have Marcus & Xavier engraved. My little boys. 🙂
I’m having major baby fever after watching you go through pregnancy, delivery, etc. 🙂
I think I would choose “BE KIND.” As of late, there does not seem to be enough kindness in the world, so why not wear a little daily reminder?
Hi! Not sure if you are looking for advice on this, but I know you mentioned your little guys does spit up some. I don’t know if anyone has suggested a baby probiotic for your little guy but it’s not too early to start him on one. I know Klaire Labs has a great infant probiotic and so does There-Biotic. Those can help to build up his gut flora, as it sounds like what you can eat, he may be having a hard time digesting.
I would put a J & S for my two kids. This necklace is so pretty!
I am so proud of you. YOu are doing so well. The breast feeding worry will continue. It still does for me and we are at 7.5 months. You can always get up and pump at night if you are worried about supply. As for that darling of a a boy, he won’t go hungry. As for spit up, I noticed my daughter stopped spitting up after I went paleo. But that’s what worked for me. And the necklace is beautiful. Would be lovely in gold with the word ‘Never’ on it, that my daughters name. You are doing well mama continue on your lovely journey and keep us in the loop. You are both beautiful.
Kieran and Emerson, for making being a boy Mom so much fun ?
I would get my boys names…love being a boy Momma x
Have you looked into new mom support groups? I joined one and it was a lifesaver. Weekly meetings where we could talk and share how darn hard it is.
I would engrave the name William. My baby boy will be 2 months old tomorrow!! I have been experiencing those same smiles and coos that you describe, they really do make me feel like he knows me and is responding to me! He is named after my grandfather who passed away 8 years ago and was a huge part of my life.
Congratulations on your cutie! Here’s so handsome! I’d love to win one of those necklaces. I’d put my kids’ initials on it. ?
I’m due with my first baby in September and I would love a bar necklace with “Liam” on it as that is the name we’ve chosen. Thanks for all your updates i love reading them and getting a honest look at pregnancy and motherhood.
love seeing all of those cute photos of Finn!
I would have “live and let live” on my necklace because it reminds me to savor every moment and let what happens happen, even if it’s not what I had planned.
I’d love to win one! They are beautiful. I’d get ellia rose engraved ( my little girl’s name). She just turned one yesterday and I never thought I’d make it. A six month long battle with postpartum depression had me questioning everything! I finally received the help I needed and can appreciate my daughter so much more. I sure missed out on those early months. I too need the energy of family and friends to break up the loneliness of stay at home motherhood, I feel you on that! Good luck, keep sharing your journey!
I would love both of my children’s birthdates-I asked my husband for initial necklaces but the ones he got me are hideous-so now O can’t buy myself different ones-so this would be a perfect alternative!
I would engrave Luna for my daughter.
I love her design, it’s so simple and pretty. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’m loving reading about your journey postpartum, it’s bringing back so many memories for me. You’re doing an amazing job!
If you’re feeling anxious during breastfeeding, you can look up D-MER to see if it sounds like something you have. That’s more extreme, but even low-level anxiety isn’t uncommon while breastfeeding. I definitely had that with my son, and thankfully it faded as he got older and older. We actually breastfed until he was two, just so we could enjoy non-anxious bonding time!
Oh! And I forgot there was a giveaway. I’d love to have my kids’ initials on a necklace.
Jen, my heart is breaking for you because I can sense how much you are going through right now. I’ve been wondering from your posts what’s going on, and totally understand that you will share if and when you’re ready. I saw your comment above. I know from the years of following you how incredibly special your dad is. I am so sad to hear he is suffering. I hope and pray there is a miracle and he is ok.
I would engrave that beautiful necklace with an “E” because my kids names are Ethan, Eli and Emma.
Sending you love, hope, and strength.
Laura – I think you are mistaken! It is another reader’s father who is sick…not mine. I’m so saddened for her but my father is in good health at the moment. There are other struggles going on behind the scenes with me, but no one is sick thank god.
I would have Cassidy engraved on it. Cassidy is my sweet baby Brussels griffon doggie who went over the rainbow bridge last year. This way I could keep her close to my heart. ❤️
Oh Lisa, I’m so sorry to read this. It’s so hard to lose pets. Sending you love.
Beautiful!! Would love one with my two babies names! My almost four year old son who is named after my mom whom I lost 8 years ago and my beautiful daughter who was born on Thursday who is named after my mother in law we lost 3 years ago. My children are my world and love the idea of their names close to my heart!
Julie – I am sorry for these losses of the mothers in your life but what a beautiful way to remember them by naming your sweet children after them.
I would engrave live laugh love as it would be a daily reminder to myself and others!
I would have my dads name or birthday engraved, as a way to keep him close as he passed away last year
Lauren – I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you love.
I would have my husband’s and my initials engraved. It will be our 2nd anniversary this July 4th?. A❤️M
Happy Anniversary a day late!
My husband and I have our anniversary on 07/07/07… so 7 is our favorite number together. That said, I’d go with the Roman numeral 7 which is VII as our last name starts with a V and there are two of us so it represents a we things for me!
I love that necklace! How special. I would have my son’s nickname (Javi, short for Javier) engraved. Javi has Down syndrome and a few other medical complications that can come along with it, but he doesn’t let any of that stop him for a second! He is the bravest, strongest, and sweetest little guy, and he makes me proud every day.
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful comment. It brought joy to my heart to read your words.
I’m due with our second little girl in Sept. so I’d get both my babies names engraved! ❤️
Congrats on baby #2 coming soon! 🙂
A ?E?S for the first initials of my 3 daughters
I’d have my sons initials engraved!!
I would engrave my wedding date: 1.3.09. We will be celebrating 10 years this coming January.
I would like HOPE engraved on it. We recently had a pregnancy loss and one of the names we had selected means hope. 2 weeks after that my dad was diagnosed with cancer. And now we are hoping and praying for cure. The word hope is always on my mind so would be great to wear it on days my dad is suffering and my emotions bring me back to the loss of our baby. I hope that we will get through this time strong and smiling.
Oh I am so heartbroken to hear both of these things. Please know that my prayers are with you.
Love your post!
I would have Grandma on my bar necklace. We have 3 grands… twins that were born 9 weeks early… and are perfect in every way! And their older brother. Wearing the bar necklace would keep them close to my heart….always!?
AW! Congrats on your sweet grandchildren!
my son’s game!! love erin’s work!
I would have Obbie engraved and give it to my mom. Her greatest joy in life is being a grandma and “Obbie” is why they call her. That first moment of having my own child, I totally understood how much she loved us (I mean, I KNEW but when you have your own, you just get it).
I LOVE that grandma nickname! And yes, having a baby also changed my relationship/view of my mom instantly.
I would have my kids’ names and possibly my dog’s nickname! Those three are my most special loves and I cannot imagine my life without them.
I would engrave the first initial of all my kids. Currently pregnant with #4 due Oct 3 so Id wait til after baby bc we dont know gender (or name yet). Have loved following your pregnancy journey and your birth story! You’ve been an inspo to me during my last baby!! We thought #3 was the last but cheers to surprises!!
AHHH! Congrats on #4 Brandy! I am thrilled for you!
So sweet! I would get “William” engraved on it for my little 9 month babe 🙂
My pup is sick so I would put her name on there! Or something puppy like.
I’d love to have it engraved with my new baby boy’s name! ?
Congrats on baby boy Kelly!
I would have “breathe” engraved on the necklace because that’s the one thing that helps me get through all the life things – remembering to breathe has helped me so much with my anxiety.
I would engrave my two daughters names (Harper and Avery) ❤️ ❤️
Love those names!
I’d love a necklace that somays strength- it’s been a tough year and a reminder of the challenges, and overcoming them, would be empowering!
I would have Jack & Izzy, my two kiddos names! You’re doing an amazing job, Jen.
How nice to be seeing smiles! I’m looking forward to that too. ?
I would also love a necklace with my baby boy’s name on it!
I would get an H for my daughter Harper. I am hoping God allows me to have more children so I would continue to get the initials of each child after that as they come. Thank you for always being so honest in each phase of your life. Ive been a reader for years and sending you lots of love from North Dakota.
Tina – thank you for reading and following along for so long. I am humbled and grateful.
I would either get my sons name (Johnathan) or his birthday in Roman numerals. He is 7 weeks old so I feel like I’ve been on this pregnancy and motherhood journey right beside you! I appreciate your honesty when you talk about your adjustment to motherhood because it definitely isn’t easy.
You’re welcome for the honesty and you are right that this stuff isn’t always easy (rarely!!!). Congrats on your baby Johnathan!
I would love a chance to win an engraved necklace. I have been following your posts from the first week because my son was also born at the same time. I would engrave my son’s name, Cyrus, and his birth date, 05/20/2018, on a necklace. I am a first time mom and enjoy reading your progress as it compares to mine every week.
Sheila – I love that our babies are so close in age! Congrats to you on your baby boy. Love his name!
I would love a chance to win an engraved necklace. I would have my daughter’s name and her birthday engraved.
We just hit our 6 week mark as well and it’s so nice I’m not alone in the things i worry about to.
Patria – congrats on 6 weeks! Very exciting to have you right at the same baby-phase!
He is my baby. The baby I’ve longed for. The baby of my dreams. And he is my baby and buddy.
Gorgeous necklace! I’d love to have something yoga-related engraved on a necklace, I’m going through teacher training right now and learning so much!
I would have the coordinates of my small gift shop engraved. I opened nearly a year ago, August 1st, and I have grown and learned so much in the last year. Being a young female entrepreneur is tough and this experience has changed my life forever, for the better. Those coordinates belong over my heart. Thanks for hosting a wonderful giveaway.
Mariah – the biggest congrats to you on the brave venture to open your own business.
Live Simply
A daily reminder to myself and everyone I meet to live a simplier existence. 😉
Love your update posts! I would have “Beckett” engraved for my little man due in August 🙂
Jen- I know we don’t know each other but you are an amazing beautiful authentic person woman and mom!! It’s easy to see that fan is going to be so blessed by you and all the love you have for him!! Sometimes and actually many times life throws incredibly hard and difficult things our way. I have had one of the hardest math got rou sometimes and actually many times life throws incredibly hard and difficult things our way. I have had an incredibly private and painful and gut wrenching year of my life. I have been dealing with things that i was not able to share and get support. However, What I have learned is that God does not leave my side he does not for sake me he loves me and he feels me up with hope and strength when I am weak. I will pray the same my blessings every you as you journey on your road.. what I have learned is that God does not leave my side he does not for sake me he loves me and he feels me up with hope and strength when I am weak. I will pray the same my blessings every you as you journey on your road. Here are a few quotes and verses i like “She was unstoppable. Not because she did not have failures or doubts but because she continued on despite of them”
“God is within her she will not fail” Psalm 46:5
I learned this year that my gifts & strengths will not be of much benefit if I fail a deal with my weaknesses
“My gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your weakness” 2 Corinthians 12:9
So I am healing I am dealing with weaknesses I am persevering and giving myself grace and even on the worst days when it all feels like too much i hang on. I realize i am worthy just because God made me and God loves me and each and every person more than we can ever comprehend….,I try not to worry about what anyone else thinks about me and what I am doing or not doing & I am trying to only focus on living a peaceful simple loving life that sticks to my core values. If I won the necklace I would have the letters AO1 engraved with a mantra word to remind me that i live only for an AUDIENCE OF ONE!
Wishing and praying for you and me and for all
????love peace wisdom & joy
♥️❌⭕️☮️??
Julie K
PS. Thanks again for the Bannana Pudding recipe
Julie – I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this comment and your beautiful, encouraging and heartfelt words. Thank you for sharing them because I needed to read them.
I would have ‘passion’ engraved because it is a word that describes a feeling, an attitude, a behavior, a commitment that applies to all aspects/phases or situations in life. One may face big obstacles or minor conflicts but regardless of the situation one must have passion to give them a chance at preserving through an adversity in life. Words cannot describe the complexity that comes with the connotation and denotation of the word ‘passion’ but if one senses, feels, expresses, demonstrates or believes in ‘passion’ they have the possibility to make steps towards improvements and success. Essential characteristic and quality that applies to all situations in life!
Your blog and posts and messages are truly inspiring and explicitly show the amount of passion you have in what you do and in ALL your roles in life!
Love these sentiments Kerry!
I would have my daughters’ names engraved..Eloise and Nora. They are my everything. You are doing an amazing job- the baby stage is hard (mine are 1 and 3…it is still challenging in different ways but also sooo wonderful). Just trust and believe in yourself❤️
Thank you for the encouragement Melissa. <3
I just had my second (and last!) baby so I think I’d want their 2 names. What a sweet way to keep my babies close to my heart even when I’m not with them.
I would love to have one with my son’s name…Owen. He will be 7 months next week and it has just flown by. I love being his mom more than anything and I love seeing how much he has changed. I think this necklace would be great for layering too!
I would love to have our daughter, Madeline engraved. She’s almost 2.5 years old and we just think she’s the best. We have so much fun together. She’s my light, for sure.
Love the necklace! I had a baby girl 12 weeks ago and would love one with my daughter’s name (Margot). I just went back to work this week and I love the idea of having her name close to my heart while I have to be away from her. ❤️ Glad to hear things are going well for you and Finn. I promise every week just gets easier/better!
This week my son, Howard, turns six weeks old. We are sharing many of the same milestones you write about, except for the sleeping at night for four to six hours. That sounds like a miracle! Instead he sleeps for that length in the daytime and tends to have big spot ups during the night.
I am inspired by your level of activity. Walls are a favourite physical activity of mine. Maybe this is the week to try yoga.
Should I win this giveaway I would request that Howard be engraved on a silver necklace. What a special keepsake to celebrate this little miracle in my life.
Not sure when the giveaway ends… But I would have my first born’s name engraved just like you did with Finn. I love how you put it as having his name near your heart. It’s such a lovely piece.
I would have my daughter’s name “Regan” engraved on it. She is almost 20 but is still my baby. You never stop worrying about them – you just worry about different things!
I would engrave “family” on mine. They mean everything to me and are always there.
I would suggest pumping during the night instead of feeding him – and don’t worry about your supply for his morning feeding because it will be there.
Beautiful necklace! I would have “blessed” It would be a good reminder on the days my 3 little ones are driving me crazy! Because no matter how big the mess, cries, tiredness….I truly am blessed!
Not sure what I’d pick to have engraved yet but I love the necklace!
great update! handsome baby! i would love the word LOVE on my necklace because that is how i feel in my heart for my family! <3 thanks for the giveaway!
Charlotte.
I have a two year old and struggled with anxiety for so long. It gets so much better!!! And don’t be afraid to get help if it continues. Best of luck to you!!!
He is so, so precious! What a lovely necklace, I would definitely put ‘Nana’ on mine. I seriously miss her more than words!
Beautiful post. Ty for sharing.
I would have LOVE engraved. For me there is no word more powerful. Loved ones are the ppl who get me through the best of it and the rest of it <3