It's September. Already! Looking back on the past nine months, I am nowhere near I thought I would be. Are you? Life, and this year, has thrown so many curve balls which require flexibility, balance, and a sense of humor. So many times an unexpected pregnancy is one of those major surprises that get handed to us. Recently, Anna, at In Honor of Design, has shared her thoughts on how to prepare for baby #5 which was a total surprise. Check out her reflections. You will not b

Afterward, there's an emptiness. A void stretches so wide, you might fall into it. The coldness swallows you until you're numb, and you think it's better that way, because at least you can't feel the pain anymore. Your jaw starts to hurt from all the fake smiles. Every time someone asks, "How are you?" you feel a flutter of panic. They know, you think as you answer, "I'm good, what about you?" But then they reply normally and the panic passes. This goes on, and it gets easier