I had the great privilege last week of sharing a bit of my faith story and mom journey with the table I’m currently leading at MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). How great is MOPS, by the way?! Hot coffee, cool moms, great speakers and five-diamond childcare. Sign me up every time. And I love this day every year, when the table leaders have the chance to step out, be vulnerable and talk about how we know Jesus. Where ... View Post
Peace from the Pieces
Today is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. Literally last night I was cleaning out an old drawer and came across this treasure of mine: the puzzle piece I stumbled across on the ocean cliffs of Corona Del Mar while walking through the deepest grief of my miscarriage, the little life we lost between our two girls. This puzzle piece was a kiss from God, a promise, a signal of hope in my hour of sadness: ... View Post
An Open Letter to My Future Pregnant Self (Just in Case)
This is a new post in conclusion of losing my baby weight! There are so many things I could say about this. I could give you 10 Tips for Shedding Those Baby Pounds. I could write about How Great It Feels or How the Holidays Might Bring Them Back. But I think the most honest thing I can do is share this letter I wrote to my future self, should I ever decide to get pregnant again. We’re about 50/50 on that, depending ... View Post
Give Us This Day Our Daily (Pumpkin) Bread
In honor of the start of October, I am sharing this #TBT post I just found saved in the crevices of my laptop! I wrote it almost one year ago, last October, right after we moved into our new home in Costa Mesa—when I was deep in the valley of the shadow of pregnancy nausea. Apparently I never got around to posting it, because apparently I was practically dead. I love how the written word can serve as a time ... View Post
For My Nike Frees & My Sister Moms
I'm a very open book about my baby weight because open books are my favorite kind. The heartfelt, sweet, funny, empathetic responses to my last post on this topic brought genuine tears to my eyes. They made me feel less alone in this difficult journey. You sweethearts who read my words are amazing! And really. Pregnancy pounds are a pretty universal experience, so why not support each other through the absolute ... View Post
15 Fantastic Ways to Help that Friend with a Newborn
Somehow my baby is 10 weeks old and I’m already reflecting on the earliest days as a scary yet sacred memory. In thinking about those first moments, I have to say that I’m blown away by the support our little foursome received from our friends, neighbors and family. People are so very kind. I’m humbled by the village that stepped in to help us in our transition. ... View Post