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Welcome to the NICU West, Bed 30
Our precious baby girl, Elyse, was born at 6:05 PM. I caught a glimpse of her before they whisked her away to the OR, but my husband...
Ashley Herrera
Mar 254 min read
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Part 3: Miracles & Blessings
We lost her heartbeat. Within seconds, a swarm of nurses and doctors entered my labor room. (Rob told me later that he was on the...
Ashley Herrera
Mar 75 min read
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Part 2: The Journey to Labor
December 20, 2024 Preparation December 20, 2024. I circled this day in green on my calendar. It was the day my husband, Rob, and I were...
Ashley Herrera
Feb 245 min read
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Part 1: God’s Plans Are Good: Walking Through a Difficult Diagnosis
First, I'd like to express our gratitude for the incredible support and love we receive from our friends, family, and community. Your...
Ashley Herrera
Nov 27, 20243 min read
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My Birth Story - Part 1
How it all started... 4/6/23: I had breakfast with the littles and went to my 39-week apt. I was still at 2cm dilated and honestly...
Ashley Herrera
Nov 19, 20233 min read
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Prayers for My Children: 5 Bible Verses to Pray Daily
Welcome to The Dedicated Homemaker, where we celebrate the joys and challenges of homemaking with purpose and dedication. I've had a...
Ashley Herrera
Sep 30, 20234 min read
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Honoring God with your time.
Becoming a mom is basically becoming a professional juggler without the goofy costume. Our uniform is typically comfy pants & shirt with...
Ashley Herrera
Jun 28, 20234 min read
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You are what you eat: Pregnancy & Postpartum
Good nutrition is essential for you during pregnancy, as your dr or midwife has told you. That old saying "You are what you eat" is...
Ashley Herrera
Jun 25, 20232 min read
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Adjusting & Resting: Surviving Week 1 Postpartum
1 week postpartum journey. What you might expect to experience and some tips to help you along the way.
Ashley Herrera
Apr 18, 20233 min read
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Easter > Materialism: A new Twist on Easter Baskets
Introduction: As a family, we enjoy spending time together during holidays, making memories, and sharing delicious meals. However, we...
Ashley Herrera
Mar 30, 20232 min read
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Chickpea Egg Salad: A Healthy & Delicious Twist on the Classic Recipe
There are always ways to make your meals a bit healthier and tastier! So I decided to play with lunch and create a different take on a...
Ashley Herrera
Mar 24, 20232 min read
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Should you get an epidural or not?
Not sure whether to get an epidural or go noon-medicated? I'm comparing both and sharing a bit of my experience with you.
Ashley Herrera
Mar 14, 20234 min read
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Welcome to The Dedicated Homemaker blog!
Where we will navigate the Joys and Challenges of Homemaking together. As a stay-at-home mom for 16 years and have learned a lot along...
Ashley Herrera
Feb 26, 20232 min read
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