The holidays, especially motherhood during the holidays, have shown me that joy and grief can truly coexist. There’s something about being gathered on the ground with my sons in a mess of paper and boxes, laughter and smiles filling the room, that tugged on my heart for the 4th little Rodriguez that should be here. … Continue reading At the Crossroad of Joy and Grief
The #1 Way to Support a Mother Post-Miscarriage
In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, I’m here to share the #1 way to support a mother post-miscarriage. Experiencing a miscarriage is hands down one of the most physically and emotionally traumatic events of my life. While I felt my body physically rip to shreds so did my hopes and dreams for … Continue reading The #1 Way to Support a Mother Post-Miscarriage
Give Yourself Freedom: My Challenge to You
This last weekend, I spent a day in my favorite place with some of my favorite people. The beautiful Ocotillo Wells desert and off-roading playground with my husband, sons, and mother-in-law. When we were knee deep in the heartache of infertility and miscarriage, we’d come out here to our favorite desert. We’d zip around in … Continue reading Give Yourself Freedom: My Challenge to You
The Miracle of Matthew: One Year Later
"We need to admit you tonight. Is there someone here with you?" "Wait, why?" "Because, mama, at this point, he's safer out of you than in you." Talk about shock! I struggled with high blood pressure the last month of my pregnancy. That day, I was running some very high readings, and my husband begged … Continue reading The Miracle of Matthew: One Year Later