Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
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...
Honest Thoughts About the First Week of Daycare
Daycare. I never wanted to do it. But now, I've done it. I lasted as long as I could with limited childcare in the form of a very part-time babysitter but apparently, 5 months was my limit! I've been working full-time since Jacob was 6 weeks old, so it's been...a...
Benefits of Yoga: A Handy List
So this isn't my normal post but this slide share was sent to me and I figured you, my reader friends, may be interested in it. I know I was always skeptical of yoga -- not enough going on, I said! However, last year when I was pregnant and had a hurt back, it became...