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24 things you didn’t know about us

Quinn’s Birth Story

15 confessions from a pastor’s wife

Speaking: Scottsdale Bible Church Womens’ Retreat | March 2019

dear mama, I promise, this one thing will destroy your home

megmariewallace

m e g m a r i e w a l l a c e
saved by grace | wife & mama to 7 🎉
faith • family • style
beauty ✨truth 🍂 heart 🧡
⁂ author: “With All Joy”

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Today is October 15, better known to many as Infancy Loss Awareness Day. So many have conceived babies only to lose them to miscarriage or still birth or something else equally devastating.⁣
⁣
I celebrate, or maybe better said, I honor this day because Matt and I have miscarried two little babes and we also know so many others who have as well. ⁣
⁣
Our first loss was our third baby, just after Kai and before Corban was born. Our second miscarriage just before Cosette. ⁣
⁣
There’s nothing easy about losing a child, or two, or more. And for me I can openly admit that when we did the first time I truly did not handle it well. Not at all. I wrote a blog post about it years later in hopes that my honesty would serve others who may struggle in the same way. ⁣
⁣
I wanted what I wanted...and I didn’t understand why. I blamed God, I shook my fist at life and became angry. I isolated myself from others believing no one could understand. I was just mad. And so sad. I didn’t know what to do with all of what I was feeling. ⁣
⁣
I wrote that post before we had our second miscarriage. And I see Gods grace all over my life as I replay how the second one played out. It wasn’t any less painful than the first. In fact in some ways it was more painful. But I see how the years between those two losses had grown me. And I desire to share that hope for those of you who are right now grieving a loss on this day. I want to be a voice for those of you currently in this trial to not ever forget where joy comes from. It’s not the gifts we find it in, it’s the Giver, who offers us true joy. ⁣
⁣
The old blog post is linked above. 👆🏻It’s called Infertility Class 101: FAILED.⁣
⁣
For those of you currently struggling, or if you know someone else that is, I would love to be able to pray for you. No one should go this alone. Leave your name, a comment, or DM me...we need each other to help us get through times like these.

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A no-school day filled with pumpkin carving, apple cider, donut holes, snuggles and dancing. I love making sweet memories with my kids. I can still remember like it was yesterday being told we would not have any kids. The thought crosses my mind more often than I care to admit, at least once a day.⁣
⁣
That day, that news, changed me forever. Being told no, not ever, you’ll never get to have your own children...it marked me. And I broke.⁣
⁣
Those words shaped the way I parent. It’s changed the way I see these kids. It changed the way I view life. I wouldn’t wish for anyone to hear those words...but the good that’s come from them is something I would never trade or give back.⁣
⁣
Yes the days get long sometimes. And we are definitely in a season of sleepless nights and very full days that have us feeling a bit like 🧟‍♀️...but to remember often that we were never promised this not only helps with perspective but it continues to grow my gratitude and thankfulness. ⁣
⁣
Every day is a gift with these little people. Every day is a gift, period. ⁣
⁣
Tell me...what is something that’s changed you for the better, helped you not take things for granted?!⁣
⁣
Also...I have to be honest...this pic is totally staged and this moment lasted all of about .2 seconds before Coco was trying to poke at Quinn’s face and we had to separate them! Lol! It’s cute, but soooo not realistic!!! (Just keep in it real!!!) 🤪

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Our sweet Quinn is four weeks old as of yesterday. She doesn’t like to be put down (and I’m not at all mad about that!), loves to nurse, spits up and poops like a champ and somehow manages to put up her middle finger whenever she’s feeding! 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣⁣
⁣
Our baby girl makes life so full and so complete. I cannot imagine not having her here. The late night snuggles won’t last forever. The newborn stage is fleeting and oh so temporary. ⁣
⁣
And if there’s one thing I’ve learned from having seven babies it’s a choice to enjoy it. ⁣
⁣
It’s a mindset to appreciate the parts that are difficult but also so tender. The infant stage is challenging but so precious and SO short. ⁣
⁣
Instead of continually wishing for more rest I’ll instead soak it all up and cherish as much as I possibly can. I wish I could bottle up these days, and yes the nights too.⁣
⁣
I know it’s cliche and everyone says it but it’s true...motherhood goes by so fast!!! ⁣
⁣
If you’re in this same stage as me, covered in spit up, awake around the clock and giving every bit of your energy away to those little ones in your care...tell me what’s one thing you know right now you can cherish. ⁣
⁣
Let’s encourage each other and remind one another to not wish these moments away.⁣
⁣
👉🏻So tell me...What’s one thing you know you’ll look back in years to come and completely miss?! Or share with me something silly your baby does!⁣

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megmariewallace

m e g m a r i e w a l l a c e
saved by grace | wife & mama to 7 🎉
faith • family • style
beauty ✨truth 🍂 heart 🧡
⁂ author: “With All Joy”

Instagram post 2156918262242424115_4774644

Instagram post 2155367127832468420_4774644

Today is October 15, better known to many as Infancy Loss Awareness Day. So many have conceived babies only to lose them to miscarriage or still birth or something else equally devastating.⁣
⁣
I celebrate, or maybe better said, I honor this day because Matt and I have miscarried two little babes and we also know so many others who have as well. ⁣
⁣
Our first loss was our third baby, just after Kai and before Corban was born. Our second miscarriage just before Cosette. ⁣
⁣
There’s nothing easy about losing a child, or two, or more. And for me I can openly admit that when we did the first time I truly did not handle it well. Not at all. I wrote a blog post about it years later in hopes that my honesty would serve others who may struggle in the same way. ⁣
⁣
I wanted what I wanted...and I didn’t understand why. I blamed God, I shook my fist at life and became angry. I isolated myself from others believing no one could understand. I was just mad. And so sad. I didn’t know what to do with all of what I was feeling. ⁣
⁣
I wrote that post before we had our second miscarriage. And I see Gods grace all over my life as I replay how the second one played out. It wasn’t any less painful than the first. In fact in some ways it was more painful. But I see how the years between those two losses had grown me. And I desire to share that hope for those of you who are right now grieving a loss on this day. I want to be a voice for those of you currently in this trial to not ever forget where joy comes from. It’s not the gifts we find it in, it’s the Giver, who offers us true joy. ⁣
⁣
The old blog post is linked above. 👆🏻It’s called Infertility Class 101: FAILED.⁣
⁣
For those of you currently struggling, or if you know someone else that is, I would love to be able to pray for you. No one should go this alone. Leave your name, a comment, or DM me...we need each other to help us get through times like these.

Instagram post 2154881530751651007_4774644

A no-school day filled with pumpkin carving, apple cider, donut holes, snuggles and dancing. I love making sweet memories with my kids. I can still remember like it was yesterday being told we would not have any kids. The thought crosses my mind more often than I care to admit, at least once a day.⁣
⁣
That day, that news, changed me forever. Being told no, not ever, you’ll never get to have your own children...it marked me. And I broke.⁣
⁣
Those words shaped the way I parent. It’s changed the way I see these kids. It changed the way I view life. I wouldn’t wish for anyone to hear those words...but the good that’s come from them is something I would never trade or give back.⁣
⁣
Yes the days get long sometimes. And we are definitely in a season of sleepless nights and very full days that have us feeling a bit like 🧟‍♀️...but to remember often that we were never promised this not only helps with perspective but it continues to grow my gratitude and thankfulness. ⁣
⁣
Every day is a gift with these little people. Every day is a gift, period. ⁣
⁣
Tell me...what is something that’s changed you for the better, helped you not take things for granted?!⁣
⁣
Also...I have to be honest...this pic is totally staged and this moment lasted all of about .2 seconds before Coco was trying to poke at Quinn’s face and we had to separate them! Lol! It’s cute, but soooo not realistic!!! (Just keep in it real!!!) 🤪

Instagram post 2152618624353854930_4774644

Our sweet Quinn is four weeks old as of yesterday. She doesn’t like to be put down (and I’m not at all mad about that!), loves to nurse, spits up and poops like a champ and somehow manages to put up her middle finger whenever she’s feeding! 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣⁣
⁣
Our baby girl makes life so full and so complete. I cannot imagine not having her here. The late night snuggles won’t last forever. The newborn stage is fleeting and oh so temporary. ⁣
⁣
And if there’s one thing I’ve learned from having seven babies it’s a choice to enjoy it. ⁣
⁣
It’s a mindset to appreciate the parts that are difficult but also so tender. The infant stage is challenging but so precious and SO short. ⁣
⁣
Instead of continually wishing for more rest I’ll instead soak it all up and cherish as much as I possibly can. I wish I could bottle up these days, and yes the nights too.⁣
⁣
I know it’s cliche and everyone says it but it’s true...motherhood goes by so fast!!! ⁣
⁣
If you’re in this same stage as me, covered in spit up, awake around the clock and giving every bit of your energy away to those little ones in your care...tell me what’s one thing you know right now you can cherish. ⁣
⁣
Let’s encourage each other and remind one another to not wish these moments away.⁣
⁣
👉🏻So tell me...What’s one thing you know you’ll look back in years to come and completely miss?! Or share with me something silly your baby does!⁣

Load More... follow @megwallace

follow us

@megmariewallace

Instagram post 2156918262242424115_4774644

Instagram post 2155367127832468420_4774644

Today is October 15, better known to many as Infancy Loss Awareness Day. So many have conceived babies only to lose them to miscarriage or still birth or something else equally devastating.⁣
⁣
I celebrate, or maybe better said, I honor this day because Matt and I have miscarried two little babes and we also know so many others who have as well. ⁣
⁣
Our first loss was our third baby, just after Kai and before Corban was born. Our second miscarriage just before Cosette. ⁣
⁣
There’s nothing easy about losing a child, or two, or more. And for me I can openly admit that when we did the first time I truly did not handle it well. Not at all. I wrote a blog post about it years later in hopes that my honesty would serve others who may struggle in the same way. ⁣
⁣
I wanted what I wanted...and I didn’t understand why. I blamed God, I shook my fist at life and became angry. I isolated myself from others believing no one could understand. I was just mad. And so sad. I didn’t know what to do with all of what I was feeling. ⁣
⁣
I wrote that post before we had our second miscarriage. And I see Gods grace all over my life as I replay how the second one played out. It wasn’t any less painful than the first. In fact in some ways it was more painful. But I see how the years between those two losses had grown me. And I desire to share that hope for those of you who are right now grieving a loss on this day. I want to be a voice for those of you currently in this trial to not ever forget where joy comes from. It’s not the gifts we find it in, it’s the Giver, who offers us true joy. ⁣
⁣
The old blog post is linked above. 👆🏻It’s called Infertility Class 101: FAILED.⁣
⁣
For those of you currently struggling, or if you know someone else that is, I would love to be able to pray for you. No one should go this alone. Leave your name, a comment, or DM me...we need each other to help us get through times like these.

Instagram post 2154881530751651007_4774644

A no-school day filled with pumpkin carving, apple cider, donut holes, snuggles and dancing. I love making sweet memories with my kids. I can still remember like it was yesterday being told we would not have any kids. The thought crosses my mind more often than I care to admit, at least once a day.⁣
⁣
That day, that news, changed me forever. Being told no, not ever, you’ll never get to have your own children...it marked me. And I broke.⁣
⁣
Those words shaped the way I parent. It’s changed the way I see these kids. It changed the way I view life. I wouldn’t wish for anyone to hear those words...but the good that’s come from them is something I would never trade or give back.⁣
⁣
Yes the days get long sometimes. And we are definitely in a season of sleepless nights and very full days that have us feeling a bit like 🧟‍♀️...but to remember often that we were never promised this not only helps with perspective but it continues to grow my gratitude and thankfulness. ⁣
⁣
Every day is a gift with these little people. Every day is a gift, period. ⁣
⁣
Tell me...what is something that’s changed you for the better, helped you not take things for granted?!⁣
⁣
Also...I have to be honest...this pic is totally staged and this moment lasted all of about .2 seconds before Coco was trying to poke at Quinn’s face and we had to separate them! Lol! It’s cute, but soooo not realistic!!! (Just keep in it real!!!) 🤪

Instagram post 2152618624353854930_4774644

Our sweet Quinn is four weeks old as of yesterday. She doesn’t like to be put down (and I’m not at all mad about that!), loves to nurse, spits up and poops like a champ and somehow manages to put up her middle finger whenever she’s feeding! 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣⁣
⁣
Our baby girl makes life so full and so complete. I cannot imagine not having her here. The late night snuggles won’t last forever. The newborn stage is fleeting and oh so temporary. ⁣
⁣
And if there’s one thing I’ve learned from having seven babies it’s a choice to enjoy it. ⁣
⁣
It’s a mindset to appreciate the parts that are difficult but also so tender. The infant stage is challenging but so precious and SO short. ⁣
⁣
Instead of continually wishing for more rest I’ll instead soak it all up and cherish as much as I possibly can. I wish I could bottle up these days, and yes the nights too.⁣
⁣
I know it’s cliche and everyone says it but it’s true...motherhood goes by so fast!!! ⁣
⁣
If you’re in this same stage as me, covered in spit up, awake around the clock and giving every bit of your energy away to those little ones in your care...tell me what’s one thing you know right now you can cherish. ⁣
⁣
Let’s encourage each other and remind one another to not wish these moments away.⁣
⁣
👉🏻So tell me...What’s one thing you know you’ll look back in years to come and completely miss?! Or share with me something silly your baby does!⁣

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If you don’t already follow her, you must. ⁣
⁣
My friend Ruth, @ruthchousimons, is amazing. Her artwork, creativity, words, her love for family but especially her heart for Jesus absolutely astound and inspire me.⁣
⁣
The same week I delivered Quinn, Ruth released her second book, Beholding and Becoming, and it’s already hit numerous best selling lists. Not only is the book beautiful to look at, each page so stunning, but the writings speak straight to the heart and encourage the soul.⁣
⁣
Her message is so timely...we become what we behold. In a day and age where we have so many things that distract us and pine for our attention, Ruth reminds us in the most beautiful way to fix our eyes on Jesus. ⁣
⁣
The nights are long right now. Little Quinn is up a ton through the night. The days start early and go non-stop with little Cosette. Evenings are filled with homework, dinner, dishes, laundry, cleanup...many voices, so many little people, all needing me. ⁣
⁣
People keep asking me if I’m getting enough rest or if I’m able to take naps....and the answer is a hearty “no”. No it’s not enough rest and no the days do not stop. Seven kids is a lot and I won’t at all pretend it isn’t. ⁣
⁣
But what my heart needs more than sleep is to be encouraged that even my most weak moments, the simplest most humble times of my days, the seemingly insignificant, mundane, unimpressive, unglamorous covered in spit up, wearing Matt’s old T-shirt with day 4 unwashed hair, moments in motherhood aren’t invisible to the Lord. Ruth’s words have been so life giving to me in this season: there is great beauty in every day worship of Jesus. ⁣
⁣
I cannot encourage you enough to get a copy of this book for yourself. You will not regret it!! ⁣
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Oh!!! And Ruth is traveling for book signings and may soon be in a city near you. South Texas friends...she will be in Austin next month! Who wants to go with me?! 🙋🏼‍♀️

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I have FINALLY posted all of the pictures from sweet Quinn’s birth!!! There’s SO many! And so many amazing moments we will cherish forever! ⁣
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Everything from being in labor, to the first moment Quinn was born, my raw reactions and the kids response when they first found out they had another sister!! ⁣
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It’s all on there!!! I’m not crying, you’re crying!!! ⁣
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I’m so excited to share them with you all!⁣ 📷:@meganhauzephotography

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We now have seven kids! That’s not only a lot of work but with how many people that live in our home, it can create a lot of waste. #ad @republic_services ⁣
⁣
We love participating in ways that reduce consumption and can help benefit the community. Recycling is one of those things. But, we have recently learned that we have been doing it all wrong! ⁣
⁣
Today on the blog I’m sharing what our family has unknowingly been doing incorrectly and how we haven’t helped at all when it comes to recycling!!! And if you’re doing these things too you need to stop! ⁣
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I also give three simple reminders for what TO do to help us get back on track as easily as possible! The kids love learning to help and having them all participate as well keeps us all mindful of the things we throw away.⁣
#recyclingsimplified

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Just before I delivered Quinn I was in a store making a return. The two gals at the desk commented on my belly and asked if it was my first baby. #ad #sponsored⁣
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I shared it was my seventh and of course they reacted like most people do with shock. But then one of the girls quickly said, “I’m pregnant too! With my first!!! I’m dying to know from someone with seven what items are a ‘must have’ and what things you really just don’t need.”⁣
⁣
I stayed a few extra minutes sharing my thoughts while her coworker took notes.⁣
⁣
The first item out of my mouth for my ‘must have’ list was this double stroller from @philandteds. We purchased our first one back in 2006 when Kate was born and I can remember practicing setting it up and folding it down in the hallway outside of her nursery.⁣
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We bought our second one a few years later after giving away the first one...but sadly, just before we moved from CA we had some rats (🐀 how lame is that???) in our garage that literally ATE the seat of my stroller!!! We knew, once Quinn was born, we would have to get another.⁣
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I researched so many of the newer brands, some of the trendy brands...strollers that have tons of bells and whistles...really examining what it was I wanted and needed...and just couldn’t see us with anything other than this same one. ⁣
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Through the years we have recommended this stroller to SO many moms that have loved it as much as we have...and I couldn’t be more excited to be partnering with them now. I truly love promoting brands I have honestly used and adored long before a collaboration was ever in the works.⁣
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If you’re in the market for a stroller I cannot say enough good things about Phil and Teds!!! Especially if you have kids close together like mine and if you enjoy running like I do! ⁣
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Ask me anything and I’d love to help you be able to pick the best style for you!!! ⁣@phil&teds #partner

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