tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624869368313438635.post1174325973068150582..comments2023-12-19T02:27:30.112-08:00Comments on Narrative Heiress: Five Favorites [vol. 1]Ashley Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15960809269667040621noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624869368313438635.post-46757631470806936002013-03-18T17:58:43.111-07:002013-03-18T17:58:43.111-07:00Yes, the sharpening the saw part will replay in my...Yes, the sharpening the saw part will replay in my mind over and over again now. Just such a wonderful book!Ashley Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960809269667040621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624869368313438635.post-75674375499656680972013-03-08T11:08:03.476-08:002013-03-08T11:08:03.476-08:00I just wanted to say that 7 habits changed the way...I just wanted to say that 7 habits changed the way I think about life, too. I need to re-read it, to make his ideas a bigger part of my life again. One of his habits that I think of frequently is sharpening the saw.<br />Otter Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10453702892630029090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624869368313438635.post-49901482386516124062013-03-07T17:17:29.471-08:002013-03-07T17:17:29.471-08:00At my last appointment I had gained 40 pounds, but...At my last appointment I had gained 40 pounds, but that was a week before he was born-so it was probably closer to 42 or 43. AND after the delivery and pushing out a 9 pound baby plus placenta......I lost a whopping 12 pounds :)Kaitlin @ More Like Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260649249438520187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624869368313438635.post-68516799424160943842013-03-07T14:51:34.036-08:002013-03-07T14:51:34.036-08:00I love the link-up, Hallie. It's such a great ...I love the link-up, Hallie. It's such a great way for all of us to swap our best finds. Genius!Ashley Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960809269667040621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624869368313438635.post-42218870970107491882013-03-07T14:49:59.057-08:002013-03-07T14:49:59.057-08:00Katie, that's awesome! Do you mind sharing how...Katie, that's awesome! Do you mind sharing how much weight you gained during the pregnancy? I really need to get on the coconut oil bandwagon. I have a vague understanding that it's helpful for a lot of different uses.Ashley Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960809269667040621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624869368313438635.post-72175061666796190272013-03-07T11:21:34.165-08:002013-03-07T11:21:34.165-08:00If it's any consolation-it's quite possibl...If it's any consolation-it's quite possible that I just birthed a baby that is equal to the weight of BOTH of your boys when they make their exit. And-I have hardly a stretch mark to show for it. That is meant to be encouraging and to give you hope that you'll be the same. If it doesn't turn out like that-forget I ever commented! Or spend a few second cussing me out :)<br /><br />ps-I used coconut oil.Kaitlin @ More Like Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260649249438520187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624869368313438635.post-35331964762356914512013-03-07T07:02:14.332-08:002013-03-07T07:02:14.332-08:00Bio-Oil is awesome after pregnancy, too - sometime...Bio-Oil is awesome after pregnancy, too - sometimes, you're just going to get stretch marks. I've gotten more with each pregnancy, and I've accepted that it's genetic. BUT Bio-Oil actually fades them really well. Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12888635342531960478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624869368313438635.post-30992802487748499202013-03-07T06:26:07.010-08:002013-03-07T06:26:07.010-08:00"Rubbing the oil over my body is helping me a..."Rubbing the oil over my body is helping me accept my figure, day by day. Also, I've used the time it takes to rub my tummy as a moment of prayer for my two sons, keeping my perspective in check that, regardless of my body's appearance, it's a joyous miracle that I get to carry two souls inside me each day."<br /><br />Just beautiful, Ashley! I love that.Hallie @ Moxie Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305104583222425124noreply@blogger.com