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  • 5 lessons I learned in 2023 as a First Time Mom

    I cannot believe it’s been over a year since I’ve last written here. That’s the longest I’ve been absent from this blog since I first created it in 2010. Becoming and…

  • My tips on getting pregnant

    Everyone’s pregnancy journey is so personal and unique. I’ve had friends who got pregnant immediately, others where it’s taken them months, some around a year or more. While getting pregnant is…

  • Reflecting on 2021 and lessons I learned

    I intended to write this blog post yesterday but instead spent New Years day sleeping in, watching hours of television, going on a long pawmily walk, & re-organizing our closets…. it…

  • Thirty Four

    It’s been a while since I’ve written a meaningful blog post, but I’m feeling sentimental and thought it’d be a good opportunity to capture my thoughts before I officially turn 34.…

  • A letter to my future self about 2020

    Dear Christine, 2020 was a trying year. What started off as a year of hope and excitement quickly escalated to a year filled with grief and hopelessness. Although the majority of…

  • How my week-long getaway changed my perspective

    Dealing with COVID-19 has been rough for everyone in some way. For me personally, I started to feel like I was losing a sense of self since I stopped experiencing the…