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Graphic designer. Sepsis survivor. Amputee. Wife. Mommy of one on earth, one in Heaven.

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Blessed to see another day

Today marks day six in the hospital – technically day 5 – if you don’t count Friday. On Tuesday little Quinn turned 16 weeks old. On January 31st Quinn will be 22 weeks old and have a 10% chance at life outside my womb – but at least there will be a chance. The next milestone after 22 weeks is 26 weeks (February 28th). At 26 weeks his chances of survival jump to around 80%.  It’s hard for me to lay here thinking of these dates – the doctors only gave us hours on Friday and yet God has ... View the Post

12.21.16

Faith· Health· Honesty· Motherhood

Quinn’s journey

Here I am, on bed rest – fully by the grace of God – after what I thought was a rocky pregnancy for the first 15 weeks. Since I found out I was pregnant I have been bleeding, just brown spots at first which at 12 weeks turned into massive cramping and bright red blood – leading to several unexpected ER visits and still no answers.  At the second ER visit they discovered that I had what is called a subchorionic hematoma – and probably a hemorrhage causing the bleeding but they couldn’t ... View the Post

12.20.16

Motherhood

39 weeks

How far along? 39 WeeksTotal weight gain/loss: 27 lbs.Maternity clothes? Lately – I’ve been living in leggings!Stretch marks? Bio-oil and Mother’s Special Blend All Natural Skin Toning Oil has been awesome.Sleep: So… tired…Best moment this week: Today! I get to meet my baby girl. Have you told family and friends: YepMiss Anything? I’m too excited to miss anything!Movement: Yes! She’s a strong little one.Food cravings: Bubble ... View the Post

05.01.16

Motherhood

38 weeks

How far along? 38 Weeks, 2 Days Total weight gain/loss: 26 lbs. Maternity clothes? Lately – I’ve been living in leggings! Stretch marks? Bio-oil and Mother’s Special Blend All Natural Skin Toning Oil has been awesome, but I finally have my very first stretch mark.  Oh well, I’ve earned my first stripe – it’s a little one – and completely worth it.  Sleep: So… tired… Best moment this week: Becoming an auntie!! My sister-in-law gave birth ... View the Post

04.26.15

Motherhood

37 weeks

How far along? 37 Weeks, 4 Days Total weight gain/loss: 25 lbs. Maternity clothes? Lately – I’ve been living in leggings! Stretch marks? Bio-oil and Mother’s Special Blend All Natural Skin Toning Oil has been awesome, but I finally have my very first stretch mark.  Oh well, I’ve earned my first stripe – it’s a little one – and completely worth it.  Sleep: Ha! I wake up every other hour each night. I’m so exhausted! Best moment this ... View the Post

04.21.15

Motherhood

36 weeks

How far along? 36 Weeks, 6 Days Total weight gain/loss: 24 lbs. Maternity clothes? Mostly pre-pregnancy clothes. Stretch marks? Bio-oil and Mother’s Special Blend All Natural Skin Toning Oil has been awesome, but I finally have my very first stretch mark.  Oh well, I’ve earned my first stripe – it’s a little one – and completely worth it.  Sleep: I want some of that… Best moment this week: Kevin finished Kenzi’s bookcase! He ... View the Post

04.16.15

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My name is Callie Colwick. I am a Jesus lover, graphic designer, sepsis survivor, amputee, wife and mother of one on earth and one in heaven.

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