Ericka's Blog

Reflections and conversations on life

On Breastfeeding: I’m Starting to Get It

Confession time: I used to roll my eyes every time I saw someone making a big deal about breastfeeding in public. There have been all these campaigns about making it "okay" to breastfeed in public -- and I thought to myself...well, yeah, it IS okay. Are people really...

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Body Love, Exercise & Tipping the Scales

I haven't been bothered one bit by weight gain or body changes in the past 7 months. While I sometimes feel bad for eating too much, that's pretty par for the course. In the past, I probably would have worked out more to make up for it but now I just can't do that....

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I Don’t Care About Privacy

The Facebook privacy message has re-surfaced on the Internet. You know, the one where people copy/paste a message to their Facebook profile saying they don't consent for Facebook to legally use any of their photos, info, etc.? Yeah, well its all crap -- as Facebook...

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30 Weeks: Pregnancy Update

Pregnancy announcement Gender Reveal 18-week update Workout modifications for pregnancy 24-week update Workouts at 28-weeks pregnant How to scare the crap out of an expectant, first time mom I mean, who doesn't love a good bathroom selfie? I figured I would wait to...

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My Baby Shower in Indiana

This weekend was baby shower #1! When you live in a different state, you get to have two! I have been looking forward to it for a long time -- and was so thankful one of my oldest, dearest friends, Megan, offered to host the party at her house. Her Mom, who also made...

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