Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
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...
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...
Wild Tree: A Cooking Party With the Girls!
Last night, I had a fun time participating in my first Wild Tree tasting/cooking party at my friend Amanda's house. For women like me who like to get together with other ladies and do something social AND constructive at the same time, this was great! I had never...
Workouts at 28 Weeks: What This Bod’s Been Up To
Oh hey there -- 28 weeks pregnant and still going strong! I will hit 29 weeks on Wednesday and man, things are starting to feel different. However, I'm going to save all the body changes and updates for my 30-week update in a couple weeks so stay tuned! For now, I...
When I Dream About Running Marathons
There are certain experiences in life that are so potent, so memorable, so palpable that they stand out against all others. The smell of your Grandma's peanut butter fudge every single Christmas, the song you spent the summer of 1998 listening to on repeat (hello...
My First Time to Arkansas
This weekend, we did a little traveling. Love having somewhere to go on Labor Day! I had some work stuff to do in Memphis but we have some family members in Arkansas so we decided to make the drive over that way during the trip. Specifically, we hit up Little Rock for...