Here are my tips on how to boost your mood and win a boutique gift card. With the sad deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, I have been thinking about mood and sadness especially with women and young moms. After the birth of both of my girls, I dealt with postpartum depression. It wasn't as severe as many women, but I had those terrible thoughts. I remember thinking about Madilyn not Read the full post >>>
How to handle Mothers Day after loss
I wrote this post a few years ago right after Mother's Day. I can't say that Mother's Day is easier every year. However, my miscarriage has led me to treasure the people in my life even more. Here's to all the mom's out there who have dealt with loss. This weekend, I am praying for you. Believe me, I love Mothers Day but it sure is hard to handle Mothers Day after loss. After a miscarriage, Read the full post >>>
Pain, loss, hope and life after a miscarriage.
This post was published several years ago back in June 2011. I am posting it fresh today because this loss is fresh on my mind and I am in the thick of life after a miscarriage. I am so excited to be working with two amazing friends and fellow bloggers, Kristi Dalnoky from Klover House and Becky Mansfield from Your Modern Family. We have been writing a book all about our experiences with Read the full post >>>
Why I never named my miscarried baby
Want to know why I never named my miscarried baby? I was scared. I didn't want the story of my miscarriage and loss to be real. I have been in denial for years. Ever since I read the book, "Heaven is For Real", I have wondered a lot about my faith. When I first had my miscarriage, I really questioned my faith. Through the years, I think that this experience of loss has actually made my Read the full post >>>