This exact day three years ago was the day I was supposed to become a mom for the first time. At least according to the doctors. January 23rd was our angel Bella’s due date. (We lost her at 20 weeks and her entire story can be found HERE). An ordinary day for most, but one [...]
Dear Bella, These days your presence is like a soft whisper that blows over me in the cool autumn breeze. The signs of fall are upon us and it reminds me of you. It was on one of these early fall days, filled with the winds of seasonal change, that we arrived at the hospital [...]
How many children do you have? It’s the question I cringe at every time those words leave an unknowing stranger’s mouth. There is always a pregnant pause. And a quizzical look from the person asking because really ‘why in the world is this question taking so long for her to answer?’ It’s incredible how much [...]
I’m thrilled to share that I had the opportunity this month to write an article for online magazine Sprout, Issue #5: Creativity (get your hands on the beautiful full color PDF magazine HERE). This issue is filled to the brim with amazing people, thoughts, and inspiration to get your creative juices flowing. In my piece [...]
Losing a baby is devastating for a parent to go through, but sometimes it can be equally as distressing for friends and family too. Last week while at work I was approached by a coworker on my lunch break. I was alone at the table enjoying a quiet moment to myself and I must admit [...]