06/17/2026
As much as I’d like to keep my business page focused on bread, so many of you have become more than customers. You are friends and family and we have created a wonderful community here. I want to thank you all for the outpouring of love and support my family has received over the last few days. I also want to give you all an update.
On Friday, we discovered that our third baby boy was trying to make his entrance into the world far too early. It was decided that I would remain in the hospital for as long as possible, with the ultimate goal being 10 more weeks until baby came. We knew this wasn’t likely, but we were hopeful that baby boy would give us some time.
Unfortunately, he had other plans. Henry Lucas was born very early on Monday at just 23 weeks and 5 days gestation. He’s been doing well for a baby his size. There are obviously a lot of concerns with a baby so tiny, but even the two extra days we got to keep him have helped. I am currently recovering and will be sent home at the end of the week. Henry will hopefully have a very lengthy hospital stay ahead of him. He’s in great hands with a highly skilled team of doctors and nurses and a great NICU. This was not our plan and we’ve had to adjust as a family very quickly. We’ve received so much support from our family and friends and we couldn’t be more appreciative.
I’m not sure what baking will look like in the coming months as I balance my toddlers and a NICU preemie. I might welcome the distraction eventually or I might take a lot of time off. Time will tell. I will update as necessary. My family and I ask that you keep us and baby Henry in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you ❤️
