I didn't cry at first. Just sat there in disbelief that this could be happening again. I called for my husband, and the look in his eyes as he brought his hand to his face did me over. I began to sob. Quietly. Because the difference between our first experience and this one was that … Continue reading The Miracle of Matthew: Pregnancy After Loss & A Miscarriage Scare
Some Parenting Realness
It's 4am and this mama can't sleep. Baby usually pushes on my bladder in the 3 o'clock hour every night. I'm lucky if I can fall back asleep within the few hours I have left before it's time to start the day. I know, I know...using my phone doesn't help. But my mind is heavy. … Continue reading Some Parenting Realness
It Takes a Village & I’m so Thankful for Mine
This mama and daddy are pooped. Mega pooped. February has brought some scares and firsts for these new parents one right after the other. We've had a miscarriage scare. Another incident to add to the stress and anxiety of pregnancy after miscarriage. To feel the same symptoms and hear the same words from the doctor … Continue reading It Takes a Village & I’m so Thankful for Mine
Baby Rodriguez Series: How We Will Honor Our Little Angel
When we got home from the doctor's visit that confirmed my miscarriage, I immediately crawled into bed... and stayed there for about a week. On the inside, I was heartbroken, confused, hopeless, and a little angry. On the outside, my body was healing itself physically. The next day, my husband tried to throw away our … Continue reading Baby Rodriguez Series: How We Will Honor Our Little Angel