Sarah says she's learned the basics of parenting in the 8 weeks Finnley James has been around. Among those lessons: What worked yesterday is not going to work tomorrow. Courtesy of Sarah Crossman hide caption
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Sarah says photos like this, of her and Finn, helped her see who she is now. Amanda Burse hide caption
Finn sleeps with his "sister" Nugget at Sarah and Chad's home in Maine. Courtesy of Sarah Crossman hide caption
Sarah started pumping so she could get out of the house, but is struggling with the process because she'd rather nurse Finn. Courtesy of Sarah Crossman hide caption
Sarah says she read way too many books on child-rearing while she was pregnant. Now, just a few weeks into parenthood, she can already start counting all the compromises she's made. Courtesy of Sarah Crossman hide caption
Finn (center) and the future Class of 2029 got together recently for their first class picture. Courtesy of Susan Philbrook hide caption
Sarah and Chad welcomed their little bundle, Finnley James, on July 3. Courtesy of Sarah Crossman hide caption
Sarah and her husband, Chad, are expecting their first child later this month. Along with the financial concerns that come with parenthood, Sarah says, she's worried about teaching her child to be compassionate and open-minded. Courtesy of Sarah Crossman hide caption
Sarah lives on the tiny island of Vinalhaven, Maine. Here she is, at 25 weeks. Courtesy of Sarah Crossman hide caption
Sarah and Chad at 34 weeks and counting Courtesy of Sarah Crossman hide caption
Sarah with her husband, Chad, on the Isle of Skye in the highlands of Scotland last October — the week before Sarah got pregnant. Courtesy of Sarah Crossman hide caption