Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Jacob Michael at 6 Months Old
1-month update 2-month update 3-month-update 4-month-update 5-month-update Pregnancy & Baby updates Here we are 5 days after 6 months and I'm finally getting this update up. I have intended to do it all week but busy busy! So much has happened in the past month,...
5 Good Reasons to Schedule a Bath This Week
Let's be real -- I know most people don't have time to take a bath everyday. Maybe moms of multiple small children will laugh at this suggestion but...making bath time a priority for you when you can can have a hugely positive benefit on your life. I went about 10...
How I Became a Mom (VIDEO)
Last week was infertility awareness week -- and Sunday was Mother's Day. I intended to publish this post earlier but here I am, finally doing it! I've written about my IVF journey before but sometimes it's more interested in hear it via video so I did my second...
Stroller Running: The Good, the Bad & The Ugly
Before I was even pregnant, I knew I wanted to be a stroller running mom (obviously!). I knew that the BOB was the one, top of the line, MUST-HAVE running stroller. After all, my sister is Lindsey (queen of pregnant and mother running!) So I put it on my baby shower...
How to Have Fun Getting In Shape With Spartan Races!
Exercise programs can seem boring and have-to. When a doctor tells you to "get in shape," some people may groan or mutter, "I need to do that" as if it's punishment. But it really doesn't have to be that way! You know why sports commercials and biographies are some of...
CrossFit & Running After One Year Off + a Baby
*Scroll to the bottom for my first Facebook Live video on this subject! On top of having and recovering from having a baby, I had almost a full year off from running and CrossFit -- my two favorite fitness activities. I did some here and there but for the most part, I...