Time has a way of bending and stretching, making some moments seem fleeting, while others can go on forever. Anything can transport you back to a moment of time and the feelings that went along with it. The fear that took up residence in your bones comes hurtling back as if it never even left at all. Two years ago I had a surgery that ended my first pregnancy and my first baby’s life with it. Thanksgiving will always be a painful reminder of that day. This morning as we went

Disappointment is such a complicated emotion. For me, I can feel it everywhere in my body. From the back of my throat— the desperation of tears welling and the choking response that comes as a result — all the way down in my gut, leaving me feeling both off-balance and slightly sick. I think another reason disappointment is so visceral is because it also leaves you feeling shamed for letting yourself believe one outcome, when the reality was something different. It sucks. The

I haven’t had time to post in awhile, and that’s because life has been pretty well… crazy lately. It’s amazing to watch my son grow in little ways every day (and in big ways cumulatively), but that growth demands more attention and just… more. Being a parent is a lot like walking a tightrope. Just when you think you’re finally getting the hang of it, a new challenge comes along to completely throw off your balance. It’s equal parts scary and exciting. But, perhaps the most ch