Friday Funnies
Recently, someone sent us yet another blonde joke (we hope for no other reason than it’s our hair color). This one struck me as particularly funny because I was... Read More ›
Recently, someone sent us yet another blonde joke (we hope for no other reason than it’s our hair color). This one struck me as particularly funny because I was... Read More ›
“So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may... Read More ›
Yesterday we contemplated the question: What do we do with a good, yet unfulfilled longing that won’t go away? First, we thank God that by His mercy we desire... Read More ›
Several of you have kindly asked how I am doing in the midst of all the excitement surrounding Caly’s birth. As long-time readers may remember, I first posted back... Read More ›
The opportunity to speak at the College Church women’s retreat this past weekend was a pure delight for me. My soul was strengthened by spending time with this group... Read More ›
Did you know that we are war? No, I’m not talking about Iraq. I’m talking about the “Mommy Wars”: an ongoing cultural debate over stay-at-home moms. There was another... Read More ›
CAROLYN: On Friday I departed for the Windy City and a women’s retreat at College Church, home of Kent and Barbara Hughes. What a pleasure to interact again with... Read More ›
It’s a funny coincidence that my sisters and I each gave birth to our firstborn in February. Caly was born on February 20, Jack turned three this February 21,... Read More ›
I want to personally thank all of you for the love and encouragement that you have showered upon Mike and Janelle—not only this past week, but throughout Janelle’s pregnancy.... Read More ›
To Janelle’s great relief, she and Caly were discharged from the hospital this afternoon. They were delayed an extra hour and a half to test Caly for jaundice (she... Read More ›
Little Caly is two days old today, and eating and sleeping well. Tomorrow, Janelle gets to come home from the hospital. She’s doing everything possible to be outside those... Read More ›
Baby Caly is doing great! Janelle didn’t get much sleep last night, and she’s in some pain today; but overall, a very happy mommy! Mike and Janelle and our... Read More ›
We are pleased to announce the birth of… Carolyn Kimberly “Caly” Bradshawto Michael & Janelle Bradshawat 5:07 pm, February 20, 2006Weight: 7lb, 3oz Caly (pronounced like “Sally” but with... Read More ›
Baby Bradshaw is here! Thank you for your prayers. The little girl was safely delivered via c-section a little while ago. We don’t yet know the exact time of... Read More ›
After pushing for half an hour, the doctor determined that the baby’s heartbeat was such that they needed to do a c-section right away. So, as we write, they... Read More ›
The doctor just checked Janelle and she is 9 1/2 cm dilated and in a few minutes they will have her begin pushing. Lord willing, Baby Bradshaw will be... Read More ›
Half an hour ago, Janelle received the epidural. Sigh of relief. The doctor said it should only take about fifteen minutes to begin working. Mom and I are out... Read More ›
Janelle’s contractions are getting much stronger, and she is ready for the epidural. The anesthesiologist should be arriving shortly. Dr. Tran says she is 3cm dilated and 90 percent... Read More ›
Pitocin administered. Hopefully this will get things started! Read More ›
still 2 cm dilated, 80 percent effaced We got here at around 8:30 a.m. and after checking in, we met Janelle’s entertaining nurse, Barbara. She’s wearing an Eeyore nurse’s... Read More ›