Posted May 9, 2016
The first week was not what I expected at all, but we made it through. Note: I decided to include real pictures of my body during my preventive mastectomy in this post because I know that it will help to prepare other women as they begin this journey, as well as help… Read More »
Categories: Mastectomy Surgery, Most Popular Posts, Preventive Mastectomy
Posted April 29, 2016
Today is the day, it is my Preventive Mastectomy surgery day. The day that’s been written on my heart for over three months. April 29, 2016 This week has been hard. It’s been full of tears, deep breaths, extra snuggles and kisses, phone calls and To-Do lists. On Tuesday I… Read More »
Categories: Mastectomy Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy
Posted April 27, 2016
I’m obviously biased but…I think mothers are pretty amazing! As most of you know, Mother’s Day is coming up in a little over a week. PrairieWifeInHeels.com and the Western Dairy Association (WDA) are teaming up yet again to help our readers show a special someone in their life how important… Read More »
Categories: #GiveAways, Reviews
Posted April 25, 2016
It all started with a friend request on Facebook. She thought I was her cousin (who shared the same name as me), and I thought she was the mom I had met at playgroup earlier that week (whose name I couldn’t remember). I accepted the request and soon realized that… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted April 20, 2016
A few of you who read this blog may not know I am Catholic. While it is a big part of who I am as a woman, wife, and mother, it’s not a big part of this blog. I do often mention prayer and God and even shared a post… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted April 18, 2016
As we hit the end of my surgery countdown (11 days) I have a huge list of things that I need to do to prepare for 6 weeks of help here on the Prairie. Cowgirl G and LittleMissH are now roommates, and Cowgirl G’s room is purged and ready for… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted April 15, 2016
We don’t negotiate with terrorists OR What to do when your child is throwing tantrums. A lot of my friends and I have children the same age. This is wonderful for many reasons. Not only do our children always have someone to play with but, we know houses will be… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted April 13, 2016
I love my crock pot…really I do (just type crock pot into our sites search engine and you’ll see a dozen recipes). It’s an easy practical tool that allows me to make healthy homemade meals for my family and skip the dinner time rush and stress. Mornings are usually my… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted April 11, 2016
The clock is ticking and we are getting closer and closer to my surgery…it’s less than 20 days away! Last week I drove down to Denver for all of my Pre Op Appointments. The Cowboy was unable to go with me due to work commitments so, I traveled down on… Read More »
Categories: Mastectomy Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy
Posted April 8, 2016
As I was packing for my trip to Texas I decided to indulge in a new book. Normally, I use Kindle Unlimited to have access to thousands of books for less than $10 a month. Since it was my birthday weekend, and I was headed to the beach, I felt… Read More »
Categories: Reviews
