I have been enjoying the process of planning for 2022 and thinking of my goals and habits. Goals I have yet to break these goals down into concrete steps, but look forward to doing so in my planner soon! Below are my goals for 2022 by category. Family/Relationships Monthly date with my husband: As two … Continue reading Planning for 2022: Goals and Habits
At the Crossroad of Joy and Grief
The holidays, especially motherhood during the holidays, have shown me that joy and grief can truly coexist. There’s something about being gathered on the ground with my sons in a mess of paper and boxes, laughter and smiles filling the room, that tugged on my heart for the 4th little Rodriguez that should be here. … Continue reading At the Crossroad of Joy and Grief
The Miracle of Matthew: One Year Later
"We need to admit you tonight. Is there someone here with you?" "Wait, why?" "Because, mama, at this point, he's safer out of you than in you." Talk about shock! I struggled with high blood pressure the last month of my pregnancy. That day, I was running some very high readings, and my husband begged … Continue reading The Miracle of Matthew: One Year Later
The Miracle of Matthew: Pregnancy After Loss & A Miscarriage Scare
I didn't cry at first. Just sat there in disbelief that this could be happening again. I called for my husband, and the look in his eyes as he brought his hand to his face did me over. I began to sob. Quietly. Because the difference between our first experience and this one was that … Continue reading The Miracle of Matthew: Pregnancy After Loss & A Miscarriage Scare