Read Part 1 and Part 2 of this infertility story. There it was. My Aunt, in her kindness, had begun this thing. She started the "Baby Love" Fund. I ugly cried sitting at the ATM with cars waiting behind me. Saying yes to something so...
Read part 1 of this infertility series here. There's that sequence from the movie UP that hits me hard every time. Those two sweet kids . . . they love each other so much. They grow up and get married....
We just sat there and cried . . . in the booth at Chili’s . . . both of us . . . just flat out weeping. Our waiter came to check on us. We must have looked so...
When my first baby was just eight months old, I found out I was pregnant. Again. As soon as I saw those two little pink lines, I went from being eight months postpartum to six weeks pregnant.Our babies would be...
I have been pregnant twice, and admittedly, have so much more to learn. I never once thought about pelvic health. Through friends, I am quickly learning that pelvic therapy is important both during and after pregnancy. Thank you to Lovelace...
April Fools' Day is right around the corner, and you may have started planning the perfect prank. Perhaps you decided to fool your family and friends with a fake pregnancy announcement on social media. After all, that would really...
I have one regret in life. One. That's it. I know I've only been around 30 years, but still, just one. My one regret is not asking for help. This post is about to get really personal. It's something I have...
The best way to prepare for and stay healthy during flu season is to get a flu vaccine. It's even more important to get a flu shot when pregnant. A flu vaccine is the best protection against the flu for...
When I was 23 weeks pregnant with my first son, my belly finally popped. I excitedly bought my first-ever maternity clothes. I remember looking in the mirror and smiling at that small baby belly--I finally looked pregnant. It was...
My hands nervously fidgeted with my purse as I sat in the waiting room. I hoped against hope that my intuition was wrong this time. They called us to the ultrasound room-- the same one that brought the last...
We have always had the desire for an unmedicated and natural birth. This pointed us in the direction of the Bradley Method®, finding an experienced midwife, and ultimately pursuing a homebirth. Here are the main reasons we chose this...
I prayed for her, I longed for her, and I waited so many years for her. I grew her for nine months and fell in love with her more every single day as I felt her sweet little kicks....
The excitement of meeting a new baby is like no other. They are so tiny and squishy, and they make the cutest little noises. You become overwhelmed with joy to be able to hold this tiny miracle that you’ve...
*Trigger Warning: This post describes infant loss and a mother's grief.  2018. New Year's Eve. I was three months into marriage. Ready to ring in the new year with a quiet night and some champagne. (I'm a fun one y'all.)...

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Our Family’s Favorite Hike: Las Conchas Trail

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Last summer I created a reel on our family's favorite hike in the Albuquerque area, Las Conchas Trail. The reel instantly went viral, and...