Onward to 2017

Posted on Categories baby, Future, motherhood, NYC, Parenting, Play, Purpose

I type this with one hand as Emmy sleeps in my arms. To think a year ago she hadn’t even arrived! 

2016 started with the birth of our sweet baby girl which changed the course of our lives forever. Ten weeks later came our first nephew and godson Miles. 

By summer we settled into our new home. I watched my best friend marrying the love of her life, and saw our friends’ welcoming their baby girl, Aylya. The summer ended with the loss of my grandmother, the strongest woman I knew. 

Then came the birth of our friends’ baby boy, Lee. And the arrival of one of my oldest friend’s baby boy, Jake. Now the year ends with our nephew Preston Ryder arriving just in time!

There was so much new life! (Welcome also to Juliette and Gemma!) There was also death. There was LOVE. There was pain. There was everything in between.

To all of my family and friends near and far who have been so supportive this year as I settled into new motherhood, I love you! 

Nanna, I hope you’re watching us today and celebrating with us.
Farewell 2016! Onward to 2017. Let’s see what you may bring.

Published by Lifted Into the World

I’m a seasoned kids yoga teacher, photo-taker, video-maker and blogger. Most importantly, I am a new mom. I live in Manhattan with my husband Steve, daughter Emily Rae, and Rhodesian Ridgeback, Romeo. I started this blog when I was 9 months pregnant. I was gearing up for giving birth to my daughter in a way I never expected- a scheduled c-section. My first post was me coming to terms with delivering my baby in the way she needed, and letting go of the natural childbirth I had envisioned. The idea that some babies want to be “lifted into the world” is what gave me peace. And that is how the title of this blog was born. I have found pregnancy and motherhood to be a transformative, inspiring and challenging experience. My intention is to share my stories in order to connect people. I believe we can support each other by honestly sharing our joys and struggles. Let’s lift each other up!

5 thoughts on “Onward to 2017”

  1. Hi,
    Congratulations on the birth of your baby. I have had three children, and I agree it is transforming.
    Congratulations on being Danny Ray’s featured blogger. I was just featured blogger too. Maybe you can check out my blog if you need a blogging tip or two. That’s what I write about.
    I brought you the link to my about page, so you can more about my blog and. Also, my avatar takes you to the wrong site.
    http://wp.me/P6x6vQ-89
    Like Danny, I have many blog parties each month.
    Janice

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    Reply

      1. I will look forward to your visit to my blog. I would love to have your readership. I don’t think I saved the email where I saw Danny featured you. If you check your dashboard, it might show the link since I clicked it to get to your site.
        Janice

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