Jon and I were shopping around in the Plaza District and we ended up in a store that carries some handmade items. At the time we were trying really hard to have a baby with no luck at all, and were on the cusp of our infertility journey. As we were shopping I spotted the sweetest little crocheted purple and white hat, and the second I laid eyes on it I knew I had to have it. Feeling a bit silly, I splurged on this sweet little gift for the future baby we didn’t even know if we would have. I went home that day (we were living with my parents at the time) and tucked the brown paper bag away, knowing that if I looked at it everyday it would just make me sad. A matter of months later we finally moved into our new house, and I found a special place on my closet shelf. Oftentimes I would glimpse the edge of the bag as I was hanging up clothes or debating over what to wear to work, and I’d feel a tinge of sadness, but also a surge of hope.
After many months of waiting and uncertainty, a long pregnancy complete with bedrest at home, time in the hospital, 17 days in the NICU and a glorious 4 months with my sweet baby girl, I finally got to fish the little hat out of my closet and plop it on her perfect little head.
My heart is full.
Hi! I’m Candice! Welcome to my blog, and thanks for stopping by. I am a 26 year-old high school English teacher by day, which keeps me pretty busy. When I’m not working on school projects, you’ll find me spending as much time as I can with my husband, Jon, who also happens to be my number one fan and takes care of the “behind the scenes” aspects of ChiaSeedMe. I love eating clean, cooking up new clean recipes, exercising, fixing up our house, playing with Olive (our yorkie) and blogging of course! I started this blog because I am passionate about healthy living and want to share my experiences in hope of inspiring someone else to improve their health and life. Also, I just love meeting other people through the blog world! I’d love to hear from you – so drop me a line in the comments or hit up my contact page!
That is so sweet Candice. I’m so happy you got your perfect little baby to put the hat on. I have yet to splurge on any baby clothes, just because like you said, it would make me too sad, but I have started
they are both adorable, so happy for you!
a pretty good size book collection for them someday. I know God will bless us eventually with some little ones, just may not be in my timing
Thanks so much for this comment, Krisha. You know my heart feels for you as you wait for God’s timing because I know it can be one of the hardest things to do. It will be so special when you get to read those books to your baby someday – what a neat idea.
what a precious story.
Thanks, Amber:)