by Ericka | Feb 9, 2016 | Baby, Uncategorized
One of those things I didn’t understand about motherhood until I got here is the emotion that comes with leaving your kid with a babysitter or in childcare. I never knew how I would feel about it but always thought it wouldn’t be that big of a deal. I know...
by Ericka | Feb 8, 2016 | fitness, running
In 2015, I ran the least miles I have ever run since becoming a runner. I started sitting on the sidelines just about this time last year when my back issues came into play again — and then pregnancy, which of course is the best reason 🙂 Sciatica magically...
by Ericka | Feb 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
*That’s from Bob Goff’s Instagram (he’s awesome, you should follow him & read his book!) In the morning, I get Jacob up, feed him, change his diaper and set him below his mobile in crib. He immediately breaks into a huge smile. He’s rested...
by Ericka | Jan 29, 2016 | fitness, Pregnancy, Uncategorized
Let me preface this by saying the baby weight thing is NOT a big deal in my life…but it is something that’s been on my mind. I gained a little over 30 pounds during pregnancy, then swiftly lost about 15 pounds of it right after giving birth 10 weeks ago....
by Ericka | Jan 25, 2016 | fitness, run, running
For the past four years or so, I’ve done very little working out outdoors in the winter. Thanks to a love of studio classes and more so, CrossFit, I was getting in plenty of workouts indoors. The cold temps were a turn off and I almost never ventured into them...
by Ericka | Jan 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
Taking a cue from Erica, I thought I would sit down and talk about how I make a little extra money from blogging. Like her, and pretty much every blogger I’ve ever met, I didn’t start the blog to make money. In fact, I didn’t even know I could make...
by Ericka | Jan 17, 2016 | Baby
*One-month update Current weight: He is getting weighed again tomorrow but I’m guessing he’s around 11 pounds now — and he seems HUGE! We are all out of our newborn clothes, which unexpectedly made me really sad 🙁 He’s pretty long so even most...
by Ericka | Jan 8, 2016 | fitness
I’ve started writing about 4 posts this week and got stuck, interrupted or thought they were stupid. So here we are again. I’ve got some endorphins flowing this time because I just forced myself to do an at-home work out. Most readers know I am a morning...
by Ericka | Jan 4, 2016 | Crossfit, fitness, running
Generally speaking, you hear that women can begin working out about 6 weeks after they give birth, assuming they had a normal, healthy, vaginal birth. I was prepared to wait 6 weeks but felt pretty good a tad earlier than that so I went ahead and got slow start. Back...
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...
