Bringing a baby (or babies) into the world is SO exciting, but let’s be real—it can also be a little daunting knowing your entire life is about to change. If you’re feeling a mix of emotions, I’m here to validate and tell you that’s totally normal! Whenever you’re doing something for the first time, it’s hard to know exactly what to expect. And we all know how triggering the unknown can be.
Read MoreInfertility is a bitch. Like the biggest, baddest, bitch out there. Infertility and I are coming up on our two year anniversary this July and let me tell you - we have a difficult relationship. Remember when we all did relationship statuses on Facebook? Well, mine with infertility would most definitely be “It’s complicated”. And let me tell you… it’s been nothing short of *complicated*.
Read MoreHi my sisters. Today we’re going to be working through the tough topic of grief. Would you be surprised if I told you that EVERYONE is working through the stages of grief right now?
Yes, I said everyone.
Read MoreNever in my wildest nightmares would I of ever thought I would be writing this blog.
The truth is, I was under the impression FOR A VERYYYYYY LONG TIME that making babies was easy.
For as long as I can remember, I have ALWAYS wanted to be a mom.
Read MoreIt is a hard time right now… and if social distancing wasn’t a thing, I would be giving you all a much needed hug. Things feel uncertain, things feel scary, and things most definitely feel out of control. COVID-19 has truly came in like a wrecking ball (cue the visual of Miley) and the chaos it has created is something I honestly have never experienced before. There have been moments where I truly feel like the world is ending and then there are moments where I am grateful for things slowing down.
Read MoreDrumroll PLEASE!! FINALLYYYYYYYYYYYY! The BOOB BLOG that everyone has been waiting for!!! I finally feel like I am in a place mentally, physically, and emotionally to share my experience with everyone! PRAISE JESUS, halleluiah!!!!!!! It has been almost 8 months since my explant and I’m literally thrilled to announce that I have been feeling AMAZING and am in such a good place.
Read MoreThink of the last time you cried in public or with other people in the room… what did you do? If you’re like most, you probably said sorry as you wiped your tears from your face and shoved that emotion deep down back where it “belongs”… which is honestly the norm that I see nowadays. Whether it’s friends, family, clients, or even myself sometimes, I’ve noticed that the moment your eyes fill up with tears, the apologizing soon follows.
Read MoreLet’s throw it back to my pre-sick life where Bath & Body Works and Jergens Self-Tanning Lotion were THE SHIT (any maybe still is for some of you)! I used these products religiously because I mean come’on… who doesn’t want to be a bronzed goddess that smells like a coconut sunset????
I never really thought much about the products I was using and what was in them because I guess unconsciously I didn’t think that it would be legal to purchase products that were harmful as a consumer… but come to find out, I was wrong!!!!!!!
Read MoreThe title of this blog may be misleading, as it’s targeted to a person who has a loved one going through a hard time BUT the person writing this blog (AKA ME) is someone currently going through a hard time.. so no matter what side of the fence you are on, this blog is going to help you either A) comfort people you love or B) communicate how you want to be comforted.
Read MoreMy health journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. The best way I can describe it is to tell you to think of the scariest rollercoaster at six flags… the one that you knew, going into the park, that you most definitely, without a doubt, would NOT ride but then somehow get thrown into doing it by your friends. It’s that roller coaster that you get onto nervous, scared, and not knowing what to expect. The one where you go up the incline thinking, “ok this isn’t so bad, I think I can do this” and then you reach the top and have a fleeting thought of “omg ok this is really scary, I never wanted to do this, please get me off” and then you drop 100 feet and do a million flips and the whole time you’re thinking “HOLY SHIT IM GONNA DIE OR VOMIT OR BOTH”. That my friends, has been my life for the past 4 years, except I don’t get to go home after the ride is over…
Read MoreWhich means for us, that it’s time to declutter…AKA my favorite thing to do. There is NOTHING better than decluttering and organizing, or shall we say out with the old, in with the new!!! A few days ago, I decided to go through my closet, like I do every year, and analyze each piece of clothing I have and contemplate if it’s worth keeping or should go in the sell or donation pile. Honestly, as much as I love the end feeling of it all, the process of it takes me F.O.R.E.V.E.R. because I go through every POSSIBLE scenario about when I maybe, could possibly, but know I won’t ever, wear this again. As I look at each item, I think to myself “ya know Elise, you haven’t worn this in two years and it doesn’t fit right anymore, but maybe one day you’ll have to go to a gardening class with a friend and it’ll be perfect” and that’s all the validation I need to justify putting that black velvet hanger back on the rack.
Read MoreThis year on Valentine’s Day I found myself feeling so grateful for all the people I love so much! My fiancé, my friends, my family… my heart was filled to the brim with love for other people. But then I stopped to check in with myself about self-love. For me, an empath, it is so easy to pour myself into other people and just hand out love like it’s a tequila shot on a bachelorette party! Don’t get me wrong, loving other people is AMAZING and is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships and a solid support system. BUT don’t get so caught up in loving and supporting other people that you forget about yourself. A lot goes into loving yourself and just like you have to put in effort with your other relationships, you GOTTA do the same with yourself, sister!
Self-love is a practice that you MUST be committed to. It’s something you should look forward to, like the free bean dip at Gloria’s!!! Just like all of your other relationships and friendships, your relationship with yourself must be tended to, nurtured, and prioritized.
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