Elizabeth R
Pregnancy is Not the End of Infertility
In just a short few weeks, April 30th to be exact, is the date when my little miracle baby girl is due. How ironic, yet meaningful, to know that my IVF baby girl is...
Friday Favorites:: Pregnancy Edition
Ok this week we’re going a different route on our typical Friday favorites. Since I’m heading into my 3rd trimester, I figured I could share some of my favorites making my pregnant life and...
Reflecting on my Pandemic Pregnancy and IVF Journey in 2020
2020
It was an interesting year to say the least. As a nation we’ve suffered in so many ways; as a planet we’ve experienced loss, extreme heartache and indescribable anxiety. But under all that pain,...
Family Holiday Movies to watch on Netflix in 2020
I love Christmastime, I really do! Not only do we get to decorate the tree, put up all the lights and spend much needed quality time with family, but also there are ALL the...
Being Thankful:: 5 Easy Thanksgiving Traditions to Try this Year
Thanksgiving! Ahhh the one holiday I’ve been looking forward to for all of 2020! Yes, of course my mom’s turkey, her stuffing, homemade casseroles, pies etc. are a huge part of my excitement. I’m...
The Smile Behind the Mask
Can you believe it’s been almost 8 months, give or take, since we first heard of Covid-19? Social distancing came into play shortly after that in March, and after that mask wearing, and now...
National Forgiveness Day:: Showing Grace to Yourself and Others
August 27th is National Forgiveness Day. On this day, I ask you to reflect on those you’ve forgiven who didn’t deserve your forgiveness, but you still gave it to them anyway.
Forgiveness
Forgiveness not a word...
How I’m Helping My Daughter Fight Insecurity
“I don’t like the way I look.” Those heartbreaking words came out of my 4 year old daughter one night right before bed. I couldn’t believe she was saying this to me. It was...
Seeking Help:: A Mama’s Truth About Pandemic Anxiety
Pandemic anxiety is real, and many people are finding themselves in a place where they need to seek professional help to manage it.
Tears, anxiety, paranoia, and shortness of breath... just a few feelings and...
Confessions of a Teacher:: What I Appreciate More Than Ever Now
If you’re a teacher like me, you might be missing your classroom kiddos a whole lot by now. What I would give to wake up at 6 am again to get ready and start...