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Uncategorized | April 28, 2015

Why I’m choosing to have a VBAC

Let me start by saying this: There’s no fun way to have a baby. Natural, medicated, c-section, vaginal birth, home birth, they all have their pros and cons and it’s important to discuss your medical history and preferences with your doctor. This post is about my experience and my decision. After a lot of thought and research I’ve decided that I would like to try for a VBAC: vaginal birth after cesarean. 

I think a lot of people assume that once you’ve had a cesarean (c-section) that you have to continue to have them for your next pregnancies…but that is simply not the case for a lot of people. 
With my first child I did’t have a choice in the matter. I had to have a c-section because he was breech. And I did EVERYTHING I could to try and get him to flip to head down before my due date. Needless to say he never flipped and I was devastated. I remember crying in my doctor’s office when we realized baby wasn’t going to budge. I had to mourn the birth that I thought I would have. I wanted that experience with my husband. I wanted to work as a team to get the baby out. I wanted him to coach me and stand by my side. I felt confident and strong and wanted to have a vaginal birth…and it was all taken from me so fast. It took me several weeks to process everything and discuss c-sections with my doctor without crying (I know, hello hormones!).

This time around I have my fingers crossed for a non-breech baby so that I can try for a vaginal birth.  Currently in the United States more than 90% of women who had a prior cesarean have a repeat operation….an operation that they probably didn’t need to have, but were not educated about the VBAC option from their doctor. VBACs are associated with fewer complications, decreased maternal death, and a decreased risk of complications in future pregnancies. It is also major abdominal surgery that puts the mother and her baby at an increased risk of infection, hemorrhage, injury to other organs, anesthesia complications, and a maternal mortality two to four times greater than that for a vaginal birth (source).

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Even though I got to pick my c-section date and I knew exactly when I would be having a baby, nothing could mentally prepare me for what it was really like. My c-section with Hudson went perfectly…..except I was in a lot of pain afterwards. Being sliced open was not in my original plan and let me tell you this….it is no fun. It is not the “easy way out” that a lot of people think it is. A c-section is major surgery. I remember feeling extremely itchy all over thanks to the medication they gave me. I also couldn’t walk until the next day and had to have compressors on my legs that went off every minute. I didn’t sleep at all that first night and was basically miserable. I was in a lot of pain, had a lot of swelling, and I was itchy. To top it off I had a brand new baby to take care of! I couldn’t get out of bed so my husband changed all the diapers and brought our baby to me. It was a lot for him to take on as a first time dad too.

After my c-section it has hard for me to walk without the fear of ripping open my scar. Going up and down the stairs was torture. I was sent home with a ton of pain medications that helped manage the pain but they put me in a fog for those first few weeks. I think it took me about 10 months to feel “normal” again, and to not constantly feel my incision.

I’ve discussed my wishes with my doctor and he is 100% supportive of my decision to have a VBAC. Several factors make  me a good candidate for a vaginal birth:
1. My previous c-section was due to a breech baby, not failure to progress or baby getting stuck.
2. My incision is low transverse.
 3. I’m healthy and of normal weight and height.  
4. I didn’t have complications from my previous c-section. 
5. My baby was average size (7 pounds 9 oz).

There are risks associated with a VBAC, and I will be closely monitored when I am in labor to make sure I am safe and so is my baby. I feel confident in my decision. And I hope I at least get to try for a vaginal birth. But if I don’t, I’m not going to beat myself up about it. What matters in the end is that I have a healthy baby to love on.

Any VBAC moms out there? I would love to hear your experience!


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  1. Tiffany says

    April 28, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    That's awesome! I know alot of doctors refuse to even let you try to have a VBAC so it's great that yours will! Hope you get the birth you were hoping for this time!

    • "B" says

      April 28, 2015 at 2:05 pm

      I am not one but my sister is. She had a c-section with her 2nd due to an emergency at 34 weeks. Her third was born via VBAC. Though her doctor wouldnt give her pitocin to speed up the labor (hellow 36 hours) she was able to successfully deliver her third son vaginally. Two vaginal and one c-section and she recommends vaginal anyday of the week. Ultimately a healthy baby and mom are the goal but I wish her success with your VBAC. I cannot WAIT to see this little baby!

  2. P!nky says

    April 28, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    I hope you get the birth you want this time around. Prayers and love <3!

  3. Tawnya Faust says

    April 28, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    Good for you for standing up for what you want 🙂 VBACs are very safe if done properly and IN hospital, there are a lot of risks associated no matter how you choose to birth your child. I personally don't feel as though I was robbed the 'natural' birthing experience but I think it's because I didn't have a birth plan the first time around, all I knew is that I DIDN'T want a c-section. LOL boy way I naive. Next time around I will definitely have a repeat c-section, but only because my labor experience was AWFUL and long and Scarlett got stuck… I don't want that to happen again because recovering from a c-section is difficult but recovering from a c-section and day's of labor and hours of pushing was a whole other level of exhaustion. I too had a difficult time those first few weeks, being in a 'fog' is exactly how I felt. I hope that a scheduled section will be a little different…. it terrifies me though.

  4. natasha {schue love} says

    April 28, 2015 at 2:48 pm

    Our hospital does not perform VBACs so a lot of women are having home births up here as a result…which is scary but I totally understand the desire to have a vaginal birth. I hope it all goes well for you and that you and your husband get the birth plan you want this time around!! xx

  5. Laura Marie Keenan says

    April 28, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    How exciting! My mom has had two successful VBACS and cannot say good enough things about it! I pray that you get the opportunity & experience that you want!!!!

  6. Jessica says

    April 28, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    Wishing you the very best with this decision, Julie, and hoping that it all goes well so that you can have your sweet baby the way you hope to! I think it's great that you addressed the seriousness of c-sections. While I am thankful that we have that option to be used when needed, I do think a lot of women consider it to be the "easy way out" (c-secs are on the rise, and are as high as 50% in places like Brazil – for pure vanity reasons) and that is not the case at all. Like you said, it is MAJOR surgery. And should only be utilized when needed! I have been lucky enough to have two uncomplicated vaginal deliveries right now, and the recovery was a breeze on both! Wishing for the same for you, sweet friend!:)

  7. Jen says

    April 28, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    My situation was exactly what yours was with Max and I successfully had my VBAC for Colette (#2)! I still had to choose my c-section date, but was able to schedule it way out like I could have put it at 40-41 weeks. Luckily I had her early and wasn't close to either of those days. It was a much different birthing experience that I LOVED. I felt the exact way you did after my c-section. Recovery was very tough on me for every reason you described and this was NOTHING like it. I walked to the bathroom 30 minutes after having the baby…. 30 MINUTES (ok, maybe it was an hour or so, but still). I 100% think you should try the VBAC. Either way you know what to expect with a c-section and if you get to try the VBAC you can enjoy that new experience. Let me know if you have any other questions.

  8. Caley-Jade Rosenberg says

    April 28, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    This is a great post and such honest feelings. I also had an emergency c-section with my first and was desperate for a VBAC but ended up having another emergency c-section for my second baby. Maybe for my third although the risks are really high again…?!

    Quick question – has your doctor said you can have an epidural with the VBAC or purely natural with no pain relief? Mine said I wasn't allowed the pain relief due to having to be able to feel any complications with the c-section incision… That is scary!

  9. Liz says

    April 28, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    Hi, I had a c-section, I actually chose a c-section over a vaginal birth to reduce risk to both me and my baby, but mostly because I was afraid to death of a vaginal birth. However I told my husband and doctors that I'm not opposed to a vbac if we have another baby. I'd like to try since my c-section went great and I was back to myself the next day, I feel like now I'm more mentally prepared for a vaginal birth. Hope everything goes well!

  10. Jenny says

    April 28, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    I have no VBAC advise… just wanted to say I hope you get the birth experience you want. C-sections are super hard to recover from — totally not the easy way out at all (why on earth do ppl say things like that anyway?!). Thinking happy thoughts for you — you know when it's time 🙂

  11. Sarita @ it's my girls' world says

    April 28, 2015 at 5:13 pm

    I really admire you for doing a VBAC. So few women go that route but I think you're brave and strong! Sending best wished for a healthy delivery. XOXO

  12. Whitney @ Work it Mommy says

    April 28, 2015 at 5:25 pm

    You go girl! That is awesome you are planning a VBAC, you sound empowered and that's exactly how giving birth to a child should feel like! Good luck!

  13. Nat says

    April 28, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    Good luck!! I really wanted a vbac but I ended up getting pregnant only 7 months after my first c-section so my c-sections were going to be 16 months apart which is a lot less than the recommended 2 yrs between births if you want a vbac. My doctor supported me either way but in the end I decided to have a repeat c-section because my uterine rupture risks were doubled and the birth had to time out perfectly (no going over 40 weeks, no induction, not laboring longer than 6 hours) due to my short window. In the end I'm very happy with my decision because my doctor said my uterus was stretched really thin where my scar was and it was a high probability it would have ruptured. I just had a gut feeling but I think my situation is unique. I have a few friends who have had vbacs that have turned out perfectly!! It sounds like you're the perfect candidate and fingers crossed it all goes well so you get the birth you want! I will say my recovery the second time around was perfect, I was up walking around 6 hours after surgery and was off my pain meds in 4 days.

    • Amanda Raymor says

      April 29, 2015 at 12:33 am

      Wow our stories are alike! My kiddos are 16 months apart as well and my uterus was stretched so think under the scar the doctor had residents come and look. She said if I had labored AT ALL it would've ruptured Yikes!

    • Amanda Raymor says

      April 29, 2015 at 12:35 am

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  14. Brittney says

    April 28, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    I had a VBAC with Harper and it was a great experience after a c-section. I was up and moving and feeling great. The best part was not having to deal with the surgery recovery and chasing a toddler and nursing a newborn. I would say having a supportive doctor is the number one thing. I had to really push for my delivery at the end. Good luck!

  15. Ariane says

    April 28, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    I want to labor and try for a VbBAC with my second. First was an emergency C-section. Even if you end up with another cesarean, there are benefits to baby of actually being exposed to labor hormones and knowing that your baby is ready to come out. GL!

  16. Jen says

    April 28, 2015 at 11:59 pm

    Love to hear your plans and perspective! I had a planned c-section with my daughter (first baby) for the exact reasons as you — she was breech and wasn't budging! I will say that I felt the birth was perfectly beautiful, and was just relieved to have a healthy babe. But the recovery is TOUGH, and I'd love to try a VBAC for our next baby. I wish you a wonderful second birth and hope all goes as planned, and can't wait to hear about your experience. 🙂

  17. Meghan says

    April 29, 2015 at 12:35 am

    Good for you! I hope you are able to have the birth you want! I was told I was a candidate for a VBAC but would not be able to be induced (as I was with Noah). Because of my history with HELLP Syndrome, I'm going to have a repeat c-section if I get pregnant again but I understand your desire!

  18. Brittany Papke says

    April 29, 2015 at 12:35 am

    I love this! Id love to hear how your experience goes! My first was vaginal and second c-section due to her being breech. Id love to try VBAC when and if we have #3!

  19. Shayna @ The Fancy Yancey says

    April 29, 2015 at 4:09 am

    So many people mentioned c-section as "the easy way" like you mentioned & that is simply not the case. Truth is there is no "easy" birth. I hope that you're able to have a natural delivery this time around! Will be praying for you & Baby R!

  20. Ashley {Word on the Streets} says

    April 29, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Thank you so much for writing about this! It's something I think about almost every day, and we're not even planning baby #2 yet. Haha! I had to have a C-section after 27 hours labor in the hospital and failure to progress further than 9.5 cm (if you can even call it that?) and after baby was stuck and her head started swelling. It took me forever emotionally to recover from that, that I did not give birth vaginally. I think that you have a great likelihood at having a successful VBAC since you weren't given the chance to try labor at all! I have thought about trying for a VBAC, but I'm terrified that my baby will again have a gigantic head and that I could labor all that time and yet again result in a C-section. I would also have to switch doctors, and I truly do love my doctor! My doctor is only one of two in his practice, and so they do not offer VBACs due to one of them having to be in the hospital to monitor beyond 4 cm, it would be impossible for their practice to function. Sorry for this novel of a comment! I am so looking forward to following along and hearing your story about your VBAC! 🙂

  21. Ashley @ Words About Waverly says

    April 29, 2015 at 10:17 am

    Good for u!!! My mom had a vbbac and then was able to deliver her fourth naturally! You can do it! Xo

  22. Catie says

    April 29, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    Thank you for writing about this. You are always so informative and well spoken. My baby was breeched as well (csec at 39 weeks) and you were so kind when I emailed you for advice. I wish you all the best for a successful vbac!

  23. April of A. Liz Adventures says

    April 29, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    Such an informative and interesting post – I commend you for putting so much research and thought into this decision and working with your physician to make sure everyone is safe! Loved reading this perspective.

  24. Anonymous says

    April 30, 2015 at 1:21 am

    I've had 3 c-sections (I couldn't dilate past 9cm after being in labor with my first son for 12 hours). Recovery from the first was rough, but got MUCH easier with each subsequent c-section – I was even vacuuming 3 days after my last one! Just know that if you do have to have a repeat C, chances are recovery will be easier than your first go round! Good luck and enjoy your new addition!

  25. Joanna says

    April 30, 2015 at 3:29 am

    This post is just what I needed right now. I am 28 weeks pregnant with baby #2. I had a very traumatic emergency C-section. I labored for almost 20 hours and pushed for 3 hours with vacuum at the end. He STILL didn't budge and I started getting a fever. He was 8 lbs. 6 oz. That experience still haunts me today. I gained about 60 lbs my last pregnancy which didn't help. I don't know if I'm a good candidate for a VBAC but this post was super helpful for making my decision. It's scary and I'm still on the fence about it.

  26. Tania says

    April 30, 2015 at 8:10 am

    I had a VBAC and all went well. Your story reminds me of mine especially the pain after surgery and the itching(that drove me CRAZY). I have had 3 births – vaginal, c section, vaginal. Recovery soooo much easier with vaginal(well for me anyway). Hope all goes amazing for you x

  27. Kat says

    April 30, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    Sending you lots of love! Hope it all goes well. It's stressful no matter what since you never know how the delivery will go!! Very brave for sharing all of this with other women!

  28. J and A says

    May 11, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    Thank you for this post. I am right now torn about what to do as I want to try for a VBAC but it seems like everyone isn't for it. I really appreciated your opinion! Thank you again .



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      • Awkward and Awesome Thursday
      • California Lovin'
      • Wrigley Loves Ikea Too and Other Random Stuff
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      • Awkward and Awesome Thursday
      • Water Shoes and Canoes
      • Pinteresting Wednesday!
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      • The Big Bathroom Reveal
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      • Vintage Finds
      • Birthday Weekend
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      • Happy Birthday Wrigley!
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      • Random thoughts on Thursday...
      • Wordless Wednesday: Pancake Burrito
      • What's in the bag Wrigley?
      • Happy Easter
      • The ridiculousness has reached a whole new level
      • Chicken pox will be the death of me....
      • But I thought it was Spring...
      • Who's Excited?
      • Wordless Wednesday...What a Tough Life
      • How to make a trifle and impress your friends
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      • Not quite wordless Wednesday
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      • This and that on a Monday
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      • Go to the mattresses....and other random happenings
      • Easter Candy....It Gets Me Every Time....
      • Sweet Surprises
      • Simple curtain switch up
      • Twisted Roosters and Dog Toys....Or the most random post ever.
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      • Baby it's cold inside....
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      • Soup's On!
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      • Boat Show!
      • Sometimes you have to cut yourself a break
      • My Husband Knows Me Well....
      • Sweets for My Sweet
      • I'm totally going to be THAT mom
      • Meet Jack
      • Giving Up on Elephants
      • Master Bed Switch Up!
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      • Love, found on Etsy
      • Wordless Wednesday....doesn't get much cuter than this
      • Do it yourself table runner
      • The one where we wear matching hats
      • What I've been obsessing over lately....
      • Okay, I get it now!
      • The weekend is over...and other not so exciting stuff
      • Family Room Update
      • Wordless Wednesday: Pancake blogs too
      • Yarn Wrapped Letter
      • Monday...a list
      • You are a beautiful person
      • House Decorating Goals for 2011
      • New Year's Eve Run Down
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      • My Christmas Present
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      • Our Christmas Card
      • The Family Room....sort of
      • The Best Cookies Ever
      • Wordless Wednesday: Winter Boot Pile-Up!
      • Cat Proof?
      • Baby it's cold outside....
      • LED Lights Dilemma
      • Wordless Wednesday: Henry Claus
      • NOEL
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      • Wish List 2010
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      • It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.....
      • Post Thanksgiving Wrap-Up
      • Thankful...
      • To Black Friday or Not To Black Friday?
      • The Guest Room.....Before and After
      • I've got nothing....
      • Wordless Wednesday: Photo shoot outtake
      • And the winner is....
      • Time is running out....
      • Christmas Card Lovin'
      • Wordless Wednesday: My mom has an orange cat too. His name is Scout. He does NOT like having his picture taken.
      • Traitor Weekend
      • I think it's time for a giveaway....
      • Blog header....I need your help!
      • Wordless Wednesday: Helping me pack
      • MacGruber!
      • Happy Halloween!
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      • Love it...Keep it...Active Gear
      • Wordless Wednesday: Can't get enough of that face
      • Another Monday....
      • Love it...Keep it....Erin's coming to visit!
      • Wordless Wednesday: The husband did good
      • Road trip to Ikea...
      • Project time....
      • Love it...Keep it: Personalized Pumpkin
      • Wordless Wednesday: Snuggle Buddies
      • Lady Antebellum Concert
      • Maui Part 2
      • Love it....Keep it: Erin's Wedding
      • Wordless Wednesday: Outtake
      • Two Years Ago Today....
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      • Of Course...
      • Leavin' on a Jet Plane....
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      • Wordless Wednesday: What??
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      • Wordless Wednesday: Stick Obsessed
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      • Love it . . . Keep it: Vacation
      • Wordless Wednesday: What a life....
      • I heart long weekends....
      • New Goal for Wrigley...
      • Wordless Wednesday: Lazy X3
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      • A Letter to Fall....
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      • Wordless Wednesday: Pancake likes red shoes too
      • Survey about....well, me!
      • Picture-less Monday
      • 30 Minutes or Less
      • Wordless Wednesday: One month until wedding day!
      • Random Thoughts on a Tuesday
      • Love it . . . Keep it: Cake Plates
      • What I've been reading
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      • How to curl your hair
      • Chandelier Re-do
      • Wordless Wednesday: It's my birthday!
      • The Cone of Shame
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      • Wordless Wednesday: Best Buddies?
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      • A Dilemma....
      • Love it . . . Keep it
      • Erin's Bachelorette Party
      • New Look...
      • Love it . . . Keep it: Best Friends
      • Wordless Wednesday: Don't leave your water glass unattended....
      • Grillin'
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      • I really hope we don't kill them....
      • Happy 1st Birthday Wrigley!
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      • You Give Me Fever
      • Surprise!
      • Love it . . . Keep it : Shows I'm Lovin'
      • Don't be like me
      • Mo & Ali's Wedding
      • Love it . . . Keep it : Cake Balls
      • Wordless Wednesday: Brotherly Love
      • Yes, I'm alive....and some other stuff
      • I'll Be Back Soon....
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      • Love it . . . Keep it: Favorite Places to Shop
      • Help a Pasty Girl Out...
      • Quack
      • Love it . . . Keep it: Numbering Stuff
      • Wordless Wednesday: Pancake in the Sun
      • Rollin'
      • Love it . . . Keep it. . . Gray and Yellow
      • Who's Excited?
      • Happy Monday!
      • Love it . . . Keep it . . . The I'm Sick Edition
      • Wordless Wednesday : Teamwork
      • Book Fail
      • Happy Easter
      • Hoppin' Down the Bunny Trail....
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      • Ali's Bachelorette Party
      • Bike Race
      • Love it . . . Keep it . . . Beauty Products
      • Bedroom Window
      • New Deck!
      • Love it . . . Keep it. . . Spring Edition
      • Leave it to me to dress like my present...
      • Mud Bath
      • Love it . . . Keep it . . . Nerdy Girl Books Edition
      • Chasing down taxis with my mom...
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      • San Fransicso in Pictures
      • Look What Came in the Mail....
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      • Love it . . . Keep it Olympians
      • Greetings from San Francisco
      • Love it . . . Keep it California Edition
      • Wordless Wednesday...I guess I've always loved Goldens!
      • Sara's Shower
      • Happy Valentine's Day!
      • Love it . . . Keep it Olympic Edition
      • Weekend Wrap-Up....on a Tuesday
      • Winter Shoes
      • Celebrity Look Alikes....
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      • Kitchen Window Makeover
      • Why are weekends so short?
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      • State of the Blog
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      • All Together Now...
      • New Look for the Front Door
      • Baby it's cold outside...
      • Dog Park
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      • Happy Thanksgiving!
      • I'm sticking with my guy...
      • Okay, I admit it....
      • My Mom's House
      • Goodbye Fall
      • More Erin and Mike Photos
      • When the Puppy's Away....
      • I'm Back!
      • More Memories
      • Seriously, How Cute Were We?
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      • Halloween Party
      • Puppy School Graduate
      • Then and Now: Bath Time Edition
      • More Photo Shoot
      • Cider Mill
      • Changes
      • The Boys are Back
      • Anniversary Balloon Ride
      • One Year Ago...
      • Wrigley's Destruction
      • Who Stole My Puppy?
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      • Country Living Fair
      • Window Redo
      • Ice Ice Wrigley
      • Just Blame Harry
      • Wrigley's Favorite Show
      • Turkeys in Our Yard
      • More Wrigley
      • The Wiggle
      • Puppy Training
      • On the Edge
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      • How Can You Resist that Face?
      • Bed Thief
      • The BFF is Engaged!
      • Size Comparison
      • Best Buddies
      • Bath Time
      • Wiggly
      • Chew Boy
      • Henry
      • Getting Big
      • Wedding Reception and Honeymoon
      • Sit Wrigley!
      • Golfing
      • Still Adjusting
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      • Wedding Party and Flowers
      • Walk the Cat
      • The Front of the House: Before and After
      • Wedding Dress
      • Friends?
      • More Wrigley
      • Lansing Bride
      • Introducing...Wrigley!
      • Kitchen Pictures
      • Happy Birthday to me
      • Tigers Game
      • Changes....
      • Boys and Their Toys
      • Living Room Update
      • 4th of July
      • Big News!
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      • Wedding Album
      • Randy and Amber's Wedding
      • Father's Day Fun
      • Master Bedroom: Before and After
      • Vet Visit
      • UP
      • Adventures with Mom Continued....
      • Adventures with Mom
      • I'm Back!
      • War
      • Texas
      • Quick Update
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      • Enjoying the Sun
      • Swan Family
      • Memorial Day Weekend
      • Missing Something?
      • I couldn't help myself...
      • 2 Years...
      • Locked Out
      • Happy Mother's Day
      • Workin' in the Yard
      • How much is that kitty in the window?
      • Mo & Ali's Engagement Party
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      • April Showers
      • Painting Progress
      • When Your Cat is Lost....
      • Nothing But Love Over Here
      • Happy Easter
      • Famous
      • 6 Months
      • Balloon Fun
      • Cat on the Car
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      • New Chair...
      • Pancake Tries to Help
      • My Husband
      • The Living Room
      • Weekend
      • Laundry Room
      • Unpacking
      • Movin' On Up
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      • Moving Day
      • Our Remodeling Party
      • Cleaning Day
      • Second Floor Tour
      • It's Official
      • Candy Hearts
      • Appliance Shopping
      • Monkeying Around
      • Friends
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      • More House Pictures
      • House Update
      • Henry in High Places
      • So...
      • Big News....
      • Pancake's House
      • Kitty Time Out Part 2: The Break In
      • Exploding Car
      • I Have the Best Husband Ever
      • Fondu
      • This is How I Feed Him
      • Floating Down the River
      • Happy New Year
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      • Kitty Time-Out
      • I'm Dreamin' of a White Christmas
      • Baby It's Cold Outside
      • Sorry Donna...
      • The Christmas Kitty
      • Our First Christmas Tree!
      • Thanksgiving
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      • Happy Thanksgiving!
      • Some more wedding photos...because I'm obsessed
      • Back by Popular Demand
      • Like the new look?
      • Wedding Photos
      • California Dreamin'
      • One Year Ago Today...
      • Halloween 2008
    • â–º October (7)
      • More Wedding Pictures!
      • Proof that we did, in fact, get married...
      • Honeymoon Part 2...The Hike
      • Honeymoonin'
      • Just Married
      • Goin' to the Chapel
      • The final five
    • â–º September (6)
      • These things don't happen in California...
      • Quick Update
      • Julie in Kentwood???
      • Little Boxes Made of Ticky Tacky
      • One Month
      • This is Sydney
    • â–º August (7)
      • Meet Pepper
      • More CA Shower
      • California Bridal Shower Part 1
      • Need some cuteness in your life?
      • California...there and back
      • Ron and Sara's Wedding
      • Rehearsing
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      • Did I mention that I love this man?
      • Counting Down the Days...
      • Kitten Update
      • They Always Find Me
      • Happy Birthday to Me
      • Cowgirl
      • Powerless
    • â–º June (10)
      • 100 Days!
      • I'm a Winner
      • Professional Pancake Shot
      • I am now a professional....well sort of
      • A Little Chair Re-do
      • Another Cat Post
      • Registering
      • I Actually Won!
      • Pancake Loves the Environment
      • My Soon to Be Husband
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      • Engagement Photos
      • Memorial Day
      • New Friend
      • The Good Life
      • Best Blog...Me?
      • Henry Lost and Found
      • GR Welcomes Barack Obama...and Katie Lives in Walla Walla
      • Happy Anniversary to Me!
      • Mother's Day Recap
      • Invisible
      • My Mangled Finger and a Photo Shoot
      • Brotherly Love
      • Pancake Drinking Water
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      • Cake Tasting
      • Comments?
      • Pancake and Henry
      • Earthquakes in Michigan???
      • Pancake Proportions
      • Sunny Day
      • Butterflies
      • My Nalgene is Killing Me
      • Henry Loves Sink Water
      • Not Julie?
      • My Half Day Off
      • April Foolishness
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      • Update on the Poop Project: Day 4
      • Redecorating
      • The Poop Project - Day 1
      • My Number 27
      • Henry
      • Happy Easter!
      • Spring Has Sprung!
      • Uncle Stan
      • 200 Days!
      • Crazy Cat Lady
      • Spring Cleaning
      • Jon's Big Purchase
      • Sedona is calling my name.....
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      • Pancake and Henry
      • Sorry ladies, he's taken!
      • I found my dress!
      • BFF is coming to Michigan!
      • I'm a nerd
      • Happy Birthday Heather!
      • Happy Valentine's Day!
      • The Poop Monster
      • 1 is the loneliest number
      • Angels Among Us
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