by Ericka | Dec 31, 2015 | Baby
Dear Jacob Part I Dear Jacob Part II Dear Jacob, 2015 is the best year of my life, because you became a part of it. I began this year with one big hope and prayer — that I would get to become a mother to you. I didn’t know you yet, but I knew you in my...
by Ericka | Dec 28, 2015 | Baby, Uncategorized
One week from today I “go back to work.” I have that in quotes because I’ll be working from home, a transition I made when I moved to Indiana two months ago. Of course, I only experienced this for about 2 weeks because I went into labor early &...
by Ericka | Dec 17, 2015 | Baby, Uncategorized
I can hardly believe it has been a full month since this guy entered the world. Of course, he’s been a part of our lives since we learned he was growing inside me like a little peanut but having him here “in person” is way more exciting 🙂 We have a...
by Ericka | Dec 11, 2015 | Baby, Pregnancy, Uncategorized
**First of all, thanks to everyone who has reached out with advice and encouragement after my post about my struggles with breastfeeding. It’s been extremely helpful and reassuring. We are on a path now that I feel better about and will fill you in soon!...
by Ericka | Dec 10, 2015 | Baby, Pregnancy
*When You Can’t Get Pregnant *My IVF Experience It’s hard to believe that one year ago at this time, Jacob didn’t exist yet. He existed in our hearts and hopes, but not physically. We knew we would start fertility treatments in January. It was...
by Ericka | Dec 7, 2015 | Baby, Pregnancy
*Side Note I’ve noticed I’ve lost a few Instagram followers and Facebook fans recently. I’m sure there are quite a few folks who have realized The Sweet Life has turned into a total Mommy blog. I thought about trying to separate things but it’s...