Once you experience a heart-wrenchingly painful loss that hits you to your core, the grief never leaves your side. Grief can hit at any point in your life at the most unexpected of times, but it definitely gets easier. Sometimes it'll break your heart all over again and sometimes you'll smile at the memories--or even... Continue Reading →
Postpartum Must-Haves
One thing I found helpful during pregnancy was a list of must-haves all in one place. My cousin created one and sent it to all her friends and family who were expecting and I gotta tell ya, it's pretty amazing to not have to think too much. But for the sake of not overwhelming you... Continue Reading →
Everything Baby with Tips for Parents-to-Be
Over this first year into motherhood, I’ve compiled a list of do’s and don’ts, things I would do differently if I could turn back time and basically a brain dump of (hopefully helpful and not overwhelming) tips, advice, recommendations (you name it) for parents-to-be. Baby Registries – I recommend making Babylist your main registry because... Continue Reading →
How to Survive your First Draft
Or in other words, things I wish established authors told me instead of just write for 15min/day. Writing a novel, especially for the first time, can be daunting. In this blog post, you'll find some tips to complete your first draft. *Disclosure: there is one affiliated link to a product I love and highly recommend as a tool for time management.*
Becoming Mother; part 2
Well, it's official. I am a mom now. My baby girl is nearing 9 months already and I still cannot believe she's here. Over time, I've learned the importance of knowing my identity. It's something I need in order to know my sense of self. It not only gives me clarity, but it gives me... Continue Reading →
My Birth Preferences & The Looming Deadline
As much as I hate pain and fear the pain of childbirth, I think living in chronic pain has prepared me for this moment. I have been thinking a lot about my birth preferences as I learn about the process of birth and what options are available, especially with a high risk pregnancy like mine... Continue Reading →
Missing Dad
A good friend asked me how I was managing my grief during this period. It's been six years since my dad passed away and sometimes it stings and sometimes it doesn't. Lately, though, I haven't really thought about it until now . . . My dad visited me in a dream last night, and it... Continue Reading →
Becoming Mother
As I weave the title "Mom" into my identity, I can't help but reflect on a previous post about identity and purpose. For those of you who have been with me since the beginning, you know my struggles with identity in the past. And it was only recent *ahem, last year* that I understood my... Continue Reading →
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