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Welcome, autumn! If you are currently pregnant, kudos for making it through the heat wave of our Kansas City summer! May cooler temps bring reprieve and nestling into the rhythm of fall.
Being pregnant is such a unique experience. The creative process taking place inside you is both profound and unparalleled. At the same time, it is one of the longest hurry up and wait games! I was grateful for the time, though, because there’s plenty to do to get ready for Baby’s arrival. When we welcomed our youngest, Gabriel, we had to navigate the “whole house shuffle,” as everyone moved rooms to make way for Baby. Luckily, Julie Collett will help you think through things by trimester (pg. ) so nothing important is overlooked!
Welcoming a new member to the family is exhausting and overwhelming! I am so grateful for people who stepped up to help us readjust upon the arrival of each of our children. Each meal, each ride for an older sibling to an activity or to school, and each gesture in kind helps you find your footing in the face of adjustment. Stephanie Loux outlines some creative ways to bless new moms (pg. ). Additionally, Sarah Lyons shares insight into how to bring help and hope to those whose hospital stay also includes the NICU (pg. ).
I can’t encourage you enough to get out of the house and enjoy what our Kansas City community has available during this beautiful season. Kristina Light has compiled some iconic autumn experiences to delight your senses (pg. ). Savor the wonders that abound!
Enjoy KC this season!