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The question seemed simple: what delights you? It came up in a voxer conversation I was having with my writing group, and it made me pause and think, because I find joy in so many things, but delight? I wish... Continue reading

Posted Sep 3, 2017 at Deva by Definition

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Learning to be Patient

I’ve never been what you would call a patient person. I frustrate easily. I don’t like to play new games because it takes me a while to catch on to their rules or strategies. When given the option to open... Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2017 at Deva by Definition

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Quick Eats: Toast

I have a confession: I really like bread. Like, really good bread. Sourdough is one of my biggest weaknesses. So is chocolate. They make good toast. But not for lunch. Okay, maybe for lunch. But that isn't how I've been... Continue reading

Posted Jul 19, 2017 at Deva by Definition

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Dear First-Time Mama

Dear first-time mama, I see you. And I want to tell you it's ok. It's okay to be nervous as a first-time mom about the life you're growing. I see you contemplating the maternity pants with your barely-there bump and... Continue reading

Posted Jul 12, 2017 at Deva by Definition

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Everything Changes, Everything Stays the Same

When you were born, the nurses laid you on my chest as you squawked, confused by your sudden entry into our cold and bright world. Your hair was dark and slick; your skin mottled and soft as flower petals. "Hello!... Continue reading

Posted Jun 28, 2017 at Deva by Definition

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A Word Sets the Tone

Blooming. Blossoming. Similar, right? When I set out to choose my word for 2017 way back in January, I had no hesitation in my choice: Bloom. And while it feels odd to be talking about my choice of word for... Continue reading

Posted Jun 21, 2017 at Deva by Definition

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Making a New City Feel Like Home

Most of us know that moving is hard, whether it's cross-town or cross-state. I don't know how many of us really know how difficult it can be to move cross-country. I moved cross-state once, then out of state (sort of.... Continue reading

Posted Jun 7, 2017 at Deva by Definition

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Cross-country moves and homesickness

Y'all remember when I told you that we moved to the Dallas 'burbs? Yeah, so, let's talk about that. I was going to share a list of things I've learned since becoming a stay-at-home-mom (let's get real, since becoming a... Continue reading

Posted Jun 5, 2017 at Deva by Definition

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Sometimes, I miss walking to the coffee shop

Today feels like spring. Well, this morning does. The light is warm and low, the air is crisp but warming up, and it feels like a good morning where, if we still lived in Kentucky, I'd be walking to get... Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2017 at Deva by Definition

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Well, Hello There

A post shared by Deva C (@deva_defined) on Apr 24, 2017 at 6:48am PDT Its been a while, I know. Almost a year - but who's counting? A lot can happen in a year, and a lot has happened. It's... Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2017 at Deva by Definition

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Pregnancy, Nursing, and Postpartum Body Love

I feel like there is a huge emphasis on the postpartum "new mom bod" in our society. Every time a celebrity has a baby there is lots of press touting her getting her body back, or how she looks post-baby.... Continue reading

Posted May 13, 2016 at Deva by Definition

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Four Months of Motherhood

Sunday was Mother's Day. It's also the day that Oscar turned four months old. I can't believe I've been a mom for four months. It feels like it's been far less and far more time than that. At four months,... Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2016 at Deva by Definition

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Organization, Efficiency, and Motherhood

Ever since Oscar was born, I've become extra efficient and even more organized than I was before. I had time management down pat - or so I thought. Now? I feel like my time management skills have been thrown into... Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2016 at Deva by Definition

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Three Months of Motherhood

Oh heyyyy! So this little man is now 3 months old. Time is FLYING! I'm more and more starting to feel like I'm getting the hang of this mom thing. Or just being a mom. I know how Oscar cries... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2016 at Deva by Definition

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The word for 2016: Open

So in 2015, my word of the year was grow. I wanted to grow as a person and grow in other ways. I wanted to approach a multitude of things in life with an attitude of growth. That being said,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 24, 2016 at Deva by Definition

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Two Months of Motherhood

It's been a while. I know. You see, one of my plans for the New Year was to get back into blogging regularly. I chose my verb for 2016 (which I plan to blog about soon!), and was all set... Continue reading

Posted Mar 17, 2016 at Deva by Definition

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Prepping for December Daily

I am having just a little trouble wrapping my head around the fact that we are pretty much one week from December. Where did this year go? It's flown, is really the only answer. I'm now very nearly into single-digit... Continue reading

Posted Nov 22, 2015 at Deva by Definition

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On Hypnobirthing

I'm four weeks into my hypnobirthing class and after writing about how I feared labor? I am feeling way better about the whole thing - going into labor, giving birth, and feeling really really good about my choice of childbirth... Continue reading

Posted Nov 9, 2015 at Deva by Definition

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Life, lately

This is not even remotely the first time I've done a life, lately post. But it's okay. Because Life has been busy lately. Really. Really. Busy. The weekend prior to Halloween we had our first baby shower. My mom, sister,... Continue reading

Posted Nov 2, 2015 at Deva by Definition

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How I'm Conquering Fear

The world, in general, is a pretty easy to get along in space. But it's also a little scary. I'm afraid of the unknown. Of not fitting in (sometimes I stand out more than I fit in). Of being left... Continue reading

Posted Oct 13, 2015 at Deva by Definition

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I don't know what to write

And that's okay. I don't always know what to write. This weekend has been a whirlwind. Lots of emotions. We have a crib for the baby on the way, courtesy of my wonderful grandparents! We have chosen childcare for when... Continue reading

Posted Oct 11, 2015 at Deva by Definition

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Just the Little Things

This week, I'm all about appreciating the small things. It's been a busy week that felt like it was too long and too short all at once. I'm so happy it's the weekend! This week I needed to take time... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2015 at Deva by Definition

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What I'm Wearing - Pregnancy Edition

Okay. So I've wanted to build a capsule wardrobe for a while. A long while. But I've had some concern about not having enough to wear. When really? That's all relative. If you have enough versatile pieces you can mix... Continue reading

Posted Oct 7, 2015 at Deva by Definition

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Pops of color

I just want to share the color Combination that has me happy this week! Yellow and purple - a favorite of mine! Continue reading

Posted Oct 6, 2015 at Deva by Definition

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Baby Prep: Learning to Nurse

On Saturday, I took a two hour class at my hospital to learn more about nursing the baby once he is here. At 22 weeks pregnant, I took the class a lot farther in advance than most mothers typically do,... Continue reading

Posted Oct 4, 2015 at Deva by Definition

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