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The Car Seat That’s Keeping Our Almost 4-Year-Old Still Comfortably Rear-Facing: Graco 4Ever Extend2Fit Product Review

by Mama Lovejoy // November 15, 2017 // No Comments
If one day, when we’re driving along we suddenly find ourselves in a crazy car accident, we really want to be sure our kids are as well protected as they can be.  But picking out a convertible car seat is... Continue reading →

The Best Innovation of All Time Has Officially Saved My Sanity (Chicco Fit2 for babies up to 35” tall)

by Mama Lovejoy // August 3, 2017 // No Comments
Twice in the past month, my husband and I arrived at two different BBQs with my 22-month-old daughter asleep in the backseat—which happens far too often and pretty much means the rest of the afternoon is wrecked. We arrived at... Continue reading →
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Surviving Baby #2: The Car Seat Challenge

by Mama Lovejoy // May 6, 2017 // No Comments
When we were planning the arrival of baby #2, we made all these grand plans for how we’d “survive” with two kiddos.  Our 2-year-old would go to school 5 mornings a week.  My husband would drive her to school, while... Continue reading →
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What No One Tells You About Baby Helmets

by Mama Lovejoy // April 1, 2017 // No Comments
Last night after seeing my baby, an older woman who looked genuinely concerned, grabbed me by the arm.  “I can see your baby has had some special needs,” she said to me.  “Let’s just pray for him.” My baby boy... Continue reading →
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Mama Lovejoy Top 8 Articles From 2016

by Mama Lovejoy // January 7, 2017 // No Comments
Ahh 2016… Mama Lovejoy had tears and laughs, sentimental moments and hot mess moments.  Similarly, my family started off the year on a sad (but hopeful) note, announcing our second miscarriage… then we ended on a terrific note with the... Continue reading →

As We Kick Off The New Year, Hold On Tight

by Mama Lovejoy // January 6, 2017 // No Comments
“Mama! Stay with me,” my daughter exclaims, as I place a hand on her chest, after I finally finish unloading groceries. “Stay with me,” she repeats, excitedly, grabbing my hand and holding on tight. I want to tell her that... Continue reading →

What I Didn’t Expect About Baby #2

by Mama Lovejoy // January 6, 2017 // No Comments
I have to confess, as I was getting close to the arrival of baby #2, I was a bit scared of what life with a toddler AND a baby would be like. Would my toddler daughter feel heart-broken, seeing my... Continue reading →

Dear my sweetheart daughter who’s about to have her world rocked by a new baby:

by Mama Lovejoy // December 31, 2016 // No Comments
Today will be our last day solo, just Mommy and Savannah. Tomorrow, Grammy gets into town and with a little luck our new baby will be here very soon. You and I have spent time together one-on-one almost every day... Continue reading →
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When A Rainbow Baby Is On The Way

by Mama Lovejoy // December 31, 2016 // No Comments
I can’t believe I’ve waited until now to let myself really start getting excited about having a baby—I’m already in third trimester.  I only just joined an online group for expecting moms, and I’m only just publicly announcing my pregnancy. ... Continue reading →

Motherhood Is So Much More

by Mama Lovejoy // December 31, 2016 // No Comments
Motherhood means so much more than just having given birth to a child. It’s supporting and caring for a tiny life who depends completely on you for survival. It’s loving another person more than you love yourself—more than you ever... Continue reading →

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