Baby J will be here soon! // 9 months pregnant thoughts and update

Tyler and I are officially on baby watch, wondering every day “Will today be THE day?” As you read this we are 38 weeks along with a scheduled induction on July 2 if baby doesn’t come before. Because of my health complexities we will not go to a full 40 weeks. We would prefer to wait until baby is ready to enter this world and … Continue reading Baby J will be here soon! // 9 months pregnant thoughts and update

Baby J’s Shower: Social Distancing Style

Months ago we started brainstorming ideas and making plans for a May 9th baby shower. When all this COVID 19 craziness happened, my mom was quick to propose a new plan and come up with ways to keep it special. Though the plan sounded great, part of me was still sad about the changes and I wondered if on shower day I would feel emotional … Continue reading Baby J’s Shower: Social Distancing Style

Summer 2019 cultivated confidence in me

Summer 2019 brought more than international travel and unforgettable memories, summer 2019 cultivated in me something I’ve desperately needed: confidence. I have a new found confidence in who I am TODAY, not just in who I was in my “former life.” These six long years robbed me of so much. Sickness stole almost every part of me. It’s been a strenuous journey figuring out my … Continue reading Summer 2019 cultivated confidence in me