Tag: health
My 21 Day Social Media Fast: The Good, The Bad, The...
During January, I completed a 21 day fast through my church of giving up all social media. I was up for the challenge but...
Lessons From Loss: Celebrating Dalton
From the time my mom was a little girl, she hoped to have a baby boy. With each pregnancy, she picked out boy names...
Epilepsy: Three Toddlers and One Mom’s Perspective
Epilepsy: Three toddlers and one mom’s perspective
There are awful moments in everyone’s life that just stick with you. Moments that when thought about can...
30 Minutes with my Husband
Recently, I became a mom of two - a toddler and a newborn. The transition, as I wrote in a previous post, has been...
Silver Linings Babybook: Finding the Silver Lining When You Suffer Pregnancy...
In the last 6 months, I have suffered two miscarriages. This second time, we heard the heartbeat. We heard it on a Wednesday, but...
An Initial Reflection on Five Days in the Riley PICU
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 is now an unforgettable day for our family. It marks the day when our 14-month old daughter, Tess, took her...
End of the Journey
Waiting and Thoughts of the Door to the Left
I have always liked this office, the receptionist is ultra friendly, the magazines are always newer,...
We Aren’t Supposed to Talk About This
A fellow blogger recently posted a meme: "Whatever you're most scared to write about...write that."
I saw that and thought, wow, how appropriate: It reinforced...
Podcasting and Mommying
Who else is totally addicted to podcasts? I’m obsessed. You’ll usually find me listening to a podcast while in the shower, getting ready for...
To Track or Not to Track: Why I Deleted My Fertility...
When my husband and I were discussing when to try for baby number two again, I promised I wouldn’t put too much pressure on...
An Ode to My Pooch
At the pool the other day, my 5-year-old son poked at me…right in my good ol’ mommy pooch. He giggled, I giggled, then I...
When Pregnancy Isn’t All Roses: Tips to Survive What No One...
Ok, let’s get real for a second. Regardless of what your Aunt Sally may have told you, or how great Beyonce looked in her...
Ear Tubes in Toddlers: When Surgery Becomes the Answer
Anyone who gets ear infections or has children who get ear infections know how brutal they can be.
We’ve been seeing our pediatrician pretty regularly...
I Love/Hate Running
As a Fitness Instructor, I wholeheartedly believe in changing up your routine and trying new things. It’s not only great for your body, but...