Journey to Judah Part 3: 3hr 33min Birth
I realized this week I never finished this story. I’ve been updating my blog this week with the past 3 years of my writing as I prep to...
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Carissa Gobble
- Jun 14, 2022
- 1 min
The No Toilet Park
This adorable photo of the 4 munchkins. But not so picturesque story of the same park trip behind it. It is also the park that has no...
Carissa Gobble
- Mar 25, 2022
- 2 min
3 Year Old says: "We Have to Pray!"
“We have to pray!” 3 year old Simon adamantly demanded today at snack time. I heard him repeat this sentiment probably 4 times before...
Carissa Gobble
- Mar 3, 2022
- 2 min
I CAN BE A MOM
Peace. It fills my heart from a source older than time. It whispers a gentle courage that wasn’t there before. It quiets the rumblings of...
Carissa Gobble
- Nov 27, 2021
- 2 min
Journey To Judah: (Part 2) Supportive Saturday & Living in Limbo
I barely slept as I was so terrified of labor re starting before my energy returned but nothing happened that night and morning came with...
Carissa Gobble
- Nov 20, 2021
- 2 min
Parenting In a Divisive Culture
Sometimes motherhood feels like a war. A war with our internal mindsets of did we make the right choice, are we doing enough, are WE...
Carissa Gobble
- Nov 3, 2021
- 2 min
Journey to Judah Part 1: False Labor Friday
In the darkness of Sept 4th at 3am I lay on my bed relaxing through & surrendering to each contraction. My midwife arrived & observed an...
Carissa Gobble
- Oct 7, 2021
- 2 min
Having a Baby Transforms You
I’m not the same person I was 5 weeks ago. Judah is 3 weeks today. The extra 2 weeks of pregnancy and the birth were like this epic...
Carissa Gobble
- Sep 19, 2021
- 2 min
Induction Reflection: Baby #4
I’m so grateful my homebirth midwife (who’s been my provider for all 4 babies) was able to follow me into the finish of the pregnancy in...
Carissa Gobble
- Mar 5, 2021
- 2 min
Hormonal Mother Rant
This first trimester season has probably been the second hardest physical thing I’ve lived through. Slowly coming out of it but after 6...
Carissa Gobble
- Dec 20, 2020
- 1 min
You Plant Seeds In Your Children's Hearts
“I hope they are having a good time,” E said as she helped me cut pieces of tape to wrap presents with. She’d gotten the tails end of a...
Carissa Gobble
- Oct 19, 2020
- 2 min
Try Again Tomorrow: Succumbing to Disappointment
Last night I went to bed with every intention of waking up with hope to tackle the day despite the disappointments I was hit with....
Carissa Gobble
- Jun 26, 2020
- 1 min
Being a Daughter
When you get to put down the mother hat, the wife hat, the marketing hat, the director hat, the event coordinator hat, the writer hat and...
Carissa Gobble
- May 18, 2020
- 1 min
Staying Present...
Learning to stay in the present moment is super hard for me. Like the, smell the oranges, listen to the laughter, hear the crickets, feel...
Carissa Gobble
- May 11, 2020
- 1 min
What Makes an Awesome Mother
What makes an awesome mother... I really think it’s a mom’s willingness to just keep going. No matter what method has thrust you into a...
Carissa Gobble
- May 3, 2020
- 3 min
I Eavesdropped In on My Kids Doomsday Description....
I eavesdropped on a doomsday conversation my girls had last night through tears when they heard Dad leave through the front door and...
Carissa Gobble
- Apr 4, 2020
- 1 min
Discovering New Rhythms To The Week
This guy was the sweetest yesterday. He has been working extra hours and nights the past few weeks getting patients set up with...
Carissa Gobble
- Mar 27, 2020
- 1 min
Is today READY for YOU?
Something that has made the biggest difference this week is taking time to get ready for the day. I don’t normally take time on what I...
Carissa Gobble
- Mar 11, 2020
- 2 min
critical, worried, selfish, exhausted, lazy mother??
I think I’ve fostered an orphan mindset in my child to where every special mom interaction with the other siblings breaks their heart......
Carissa Gobble
- Jan 31, 2020
- 1 min
Clean up on aisle...2 days ago?
Today’s 60s housewife look is brought to you by clean up cat throw up on aisle well the aisle that was 2 days ago and no one noticed. And...
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