Heart To Heart Hugs
Heart to heart hugs is my new favourite thing. Wilder gave me the longest hug ever yesterday and it made me cry so hard. I didn’t know how much my implants were getting in the [...]
Hours Before My Explant Surgery
Hours before my explant surgery vs. two days after. No filter. No make-up. Breast implant illness is real AF. Don’t let Big Pharma or the FDA fool you. Implants are not safe & everyone deserves [...]
Last Day with 34D’s
Last day with 34D’s and I couldn’t be happier! Early tomorrow morning I’ll be facing my deepest fear of going back under the knife in order to return to my natural self. I can’t wait [...]
My Explant Surgery
My explant surgery is one week from today. I will say farewell forever to my 18-year-old breast implants. I’m scared, but know this is the right move for my health. I can’t wait to see [...]
JP and I at Brunch
JP and I were at brunch talking about all the highlights and lowlights of 2021 and the biggest lessons we’ve learned. This year was a roller coaster of extremes for both of us. SO many [...]
Breastfeeding, Teething & Biting
Breastfeeding, teething & biting... oh my! I didn’t get the new mama memo that teething could disrupt breastfeeding SO much. It’s been a roller coaster this last week! Wilders top 4 front teeth started breaking [...]
A Weekend Full of Dancing & Playing
A weekend full of dancing & playing in Miami with girl friends was exactly what this mama needed. This was my first solo weekend trip away from Wilder in the last 18 months. I haven’t [...]
32 Weeks IN VS 32 Weeks OUT
32 weeks IN vs 32 weeks OUT I thought I’d only need to double down on self-care during my 4th trimester as I was healing from Wilders birth. I couldn’t have been more wrong The [...]
The Last Few Months
I’ve spent the last few months trying to put the transition & identity shift I’m going through into words, but the clarity hasn’t come. Not only have I had no time to write, but I’ve [...]
36 Years in Earth School
36 years in Earth school & I feel like I’m just getting started... For those who’ve been following me awhile, or know me personally, you know I’ve done a hell of a lot in the [...]
3 Year Wedding Anniversary
3 years ago today I walked down the aisle with my dad, trying to hold back the tears, as I approached @awakenwithjp at the altar under a grove of mighty redwoods. Our wedding day was [...]
Wilder is 5 Months Old
Wilder is 5 months old today and is beginning to embody his name. He’s a BIG mover and loves to smile! The boy never stops kicking his legs, playing with toys, or practising his new [...]
21 weeks IN vs 21 weeks OUT
21 weeks IN vs 21 weeks OUT. What a magical, empowering & challenging AF journey... I think back to this time last year in complete awe of how much I’ve transformed since then. Back then [...]
Our Family Zion National Park Adventure
Our family Zion National Park adventure is currently underway and all I can say is wow, wow, WOW! Driving into the park feels like you are entering another world. The magnificent natural beauty takes your [...]
Happy 40th Birthday to My Lion King
Happy 40th Birthday to my lion king @awakenwithjp! We are celebrating this fabulous occasion with a family trip to Zion National Park. JP has sold out comedy shows in South Utah this coming weekend and [...]
No Matter How Intense or Overwhelming our External World Becomes
No matter how intense, confusing, frustrating, or overwhelming our external world becomes, there is one thing we as sovereign beings always have control over... our state of mind and heart. As humanity struggles through the [...]
Being a Mompreneur & its Own Unique Challenges
Being a mompreneur now has its own unique challenges. Long gone are the days when I could easily work late or add another big project to my plate. All of my extra time and energy [...]
I Thought I Knew What My Purpose Was
I thought I knew what my purpose was... Then I became a mama. Now it’s SO much bigger and better than I ever could have imagined. The last few weeks I’ve been trying to get [...]
My Top 6 Parenting Lessons Thus Far
My Top 6 Parenting Lessons Thus Far. We’ve been parents for a full 2 months now and I learn SO much every day. I’m a humble beginner in all things baby, so it’s been a [...]
My Greatest Achievement in Life Thus Far
My greatest achievement in life thus far is this 11 lbs 7-week old squish. I still can’t believe this little guy was throwing ninja kicks in my belly only two months ago. He’ll be 2 [...]
It Takes a Village to Raise Children
It takes a village to raise children. More specifically, it takes the wisdom of multiple generations of women. One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned thus far on my journey. Yesterday I had my 6-week [...]
We Survived the First 6 Weeks!
We survived the first 6 weeks! Every day seems to be getting better and better as Wilder grows and develops. He is starting to smile and recognize our faces! It’s SO precious. My heart melts [...]
We Celebrate Wilders 6th Week on Earth
We celebrate Wilders 6th week on Earth and I’m feeling lots of exciting and nerve-racking shifts... Mama bear mode has been activated full force and my priorities have radically changed. Never before have I been [...]
Adventuring with My Little Sidekick, Wilder
Adventuring with my little sidekick has been a dream for the last 9 months... I spent many days last year hiking trails around Austin with my growing belly anticipating what it would feel like to [...]
