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Goodbye NYC, I’ll Always Love You

April 14, 2021 By Melanie 5 Comments

Goodbye NYC

Well dear friends, the time has come. After 6 truly life changing years calling NYC home, it is time to say goodbye.

When I first moved here from my small hometown in Florida I arrived with very little expectations. Bay and I were still relatively new to dating and I wasn’t quite convinced city life was for me. Upon moving into our first apartment in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, I remember being so overwhelmed and exhausted by the day to day lifestyle. Sharing crowded subways twice a day, learning the ins and outs of working in a large PR firm, and figuring out how to share a space with my boyfriend was challenging to say the least. I didn’t let it stop me, because alongside the exhaustion I was filled with something else…

Some would call the feeling empowerment. This city made me feel alive in a way I didn’t think was possible.

My senses were on constant overdrive and I was buzzing with excitement over it all. Every day brought something new. A type of food I’d never tried, people speaking different languages all around me, the sights and sounds that come with a city that never sleeps and lots of new friendships. After a month, my exhaustion slipped away and was replaced with a newfound energy. I felt like I had always belonged here.

And just like the characters of all the cliché movies, tv shows, and books based in this concrete jungle, I fell deeply in love with New York City.

If you’ve been following my journey for awhile you’ll know how much my life has grown and evolved over the past 6 years of living here.

NYC is the place where I met the love of my life. It’s where I made some of my dearest friendships, went through a 200 hour yoga teacher certification, started this blog, and completely switched career paths. All the while this city filled me with constant inspiration and energy — feelings that all culminated into this beautiful belief that I could do absolutely anything I put my mind to.

Despite all of this, I always knew that like so many amazing things in life, living in NYC was not going to be permanent.

When the pandemic crashed upon the world last year it also changed a few key things that were keeping us here long term: some of our closest friends moved away and the company Bay works for decided to close their offices and move forward with a fully remote workforce.

With both of us being able to work from home, it opened up so many possibilities of where we could go. It’s strange to suddenly feel like you have so many options. It took many months of researching, talking and praying that we would find a place that felt like a good fit… and I truly believe this cross country move will provide some of the things that NYC couldn’t.

I’m looking forward to having a car, more space, a private backyard for the pups, a more affordable lifestyle and being surrounded by some of the prettiest things nature has to offer.

It’s a city (and state) both of us have never lived before and as scary as change can be, I know first hand how much good can come from stepping out of your comfort zone. I’m ready for a new adventure and excited to see what this transition will bring. Stay tuned for the reveal on Instagram

As this chapter of my life comes to a close all I can say is:

NYC, I will always love you. Thank you for enriching my life in more ways than I could have ever dreamed of. You will continue to hold a piece of my heart and I’m so grateful for the abundance of beautiful memories I’ll carry with me forever.

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  1. Kayla says

    April 14, 2021 at 8:52 pm

    So exciting! Looking forward to hearing where you’re heading next.

    Reply
  2. jordan @ dancing for donuts says

    April 14, 2021 at 10:48 pm

    you know how FREAKING EXCITED I AM FOR YOU THIS IS SO incredible mel!!!!! Congratulations and i can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds for you and your sweet family 🙂 <3

    Reply
  3. Diana Dreher says

    April 14, 2021 at 10:57 pm

    Congratulations! A move can be so bittersweet, but it is so rewarding to know when time in one place has come to a close so that a neW adVenture can unfold. So exCited to see where this next chapter will take you!

    Reply
  4. Jamonica says

    April 15, 2021 at 9:06 am

    So excited for you ! I cant wait for the reveal !

    Reply
  5. Lynore says

    April 15, 2021 at 10:52 am

    BEAUTIFULly said! I felt the same way about my time in nyc. I’m so excited for your little family as you expeRience a new Nook!

    Reply

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DAY 12: Focus on Hydration 💧

I’m not going to laundry list all of the benefits of drinking more water because this is one habit we all KNOW we need to do — however if you find yourself struggling with this one, here are some tips that may help: 

✨ Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning 
✨ Jazz up your water with lemon 🍋 
✨ Add electrolytes to your water post-workout 
✨ Make homemade juices from hydrating veggies and fruit (this one is celery, cucumber + apple) 
✨ Fill an extra large water bottle to keep track of how much you’re drinking through the day 
✨ Serve water with every meal
✨ Drink unsweetened iced or hot tea
✨ Set reminders on your phone or use a tracker (like the one in my Mindful Morning Planner) 

I used to struggle with this habit but ever since moving to Denver a couple years ago, the dry climate has forced me to focus on hydration daily and now I feel like I’m constantly drinking water and using all the hydrating skincare products 😅

Stay tuned for the final 3 healthy habits of the series coming soon! 

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Can you count how many plants are in this video? 🪴🤪 Welcome back to my Healthy Habit series, where I’m sharing 15 simple, realistic habits and mindful practices to incorporate into your daily routine to help you feel your best. 

DAY 11: Bring Nature Indoors 

There are numerous studies that have demonstrated the power of keeping houseplants in your home. Emotionally, the presence of plants help to decrease anxiety and stress. The act of caring for them requires patience and watching them grow provides a feeling of accomplishment. 🪴🫶🏼

Some houseplants help to purify the air and if you plant a small herb garden in your kitchen, you’ll reap the benefits of fresh herbs all year round.

Other simple ways to invite nature indoors are:

🪟 open your windows on a cool day
🤎 choose earth tones for your decor
🌊 play soothing sounds like ocean waves or rain 🕯️ light candles or a fireplace
☀️ set up a reading nook in a very sunny corner of your home

Is this a habit you’re already putting into practice? And if so, what is your favorite way to invite nature indoors? 

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It’s day ten of my Healthy Habit series where I’m sharing 15 simple, realistic habits that you can incorporate daily to help you feel your best and I recommend turning the audio up for this one 🥹

DAY 10: Live In The Present 

The beauty of practicing daily mindfulness is that it helps us shift our mindset to the only thing that is guaranteed — this very moment. Each day we are alive is such a blessing and by channeling that gratitude, we can learn to cultivate more joy in the present moment instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. 

Mindfulness allows us to regulate our emotions and is a reminder that everything in life is temporary. We will all face challenges and difficult seasons throughout our lifetime — but cultivating this mindful habit of living in the present is a helpful tool as you wait for the hard times to pass. 🤍

 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

PS: if you want to make this pumpkin spice oatmeal here is the recipe: 

✨ 1/2 cup rolled oats 
✨ 1 cup almond milk 
✨ 1/4 cup water 
✨ 1/2 cup pumpkin purée 
✨ 1 tbsp maple syrup 
✨ 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 
✨ 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 
✨ pinch of salt 

Bring almond milk and water to a boil and then add in all additional ingredients. Simmer for 8-10 min and top with bananas, chopped nuts, almond butter and a little drizzle of maple syrup 

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Clean the house with me for Day 9/15 of my Healthy Habit Series 🤍

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I wish I was one of those people that found cleaning to be enjoyable buuuut unfortunately that’s not usually the case. 😅 I do however get very stressed out when there’s too much clutter or things start to feel like they’re piling up. So in reality, keeping my space organized and tidy is probably the most helpful mental health habit that I turn to over and over again 🫧 

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Stepping into the weekend 👟 and  this shift of seasons is making me more excited to spend time outside. Which brings us to day 8/15 of my Healthy Habits series where I’m sharing 15 simple, realistic habits to incorporate into your daily routine to help you feel your best 🤍

DAY 8: GO ON A WALK 

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#AD September is officially here and with it brings the promise of pumpkin spice and Fall vibes (which tbh I’m SO excited for!). 🍁🎃🧡 I figure there’s no better way to kick off the season than with a Pumpkin Cold Brew Smoothie featuring @silk Almondmilk! I picked up all these ingredients at my local @Target and think you all are going to LOVE this recipe.

Be sure to SAVE this to try later:

✨ 1 frozen banana
✨ ½ cup organic pumpkin puree
✨ ¼ cup greek yogurt 
✨ 1 medjool date
✨ 1 tbsp almond butter
✨ 1 tbsp flax seeds
✨ ½ cup cold brew 
✨ 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
✨ ½ cup SILK Unsweetened Almondmilk 
✨ ice

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My Healthy Habits series has been on a hiatus but
My Healthy Habits series has been on a hiatus but I’m ready to finish what I started 🫶🏼. In many ways, these little habits are exactly what I need right now and have become “healing habits” that I always turn to when I need a mental or physical boost. 

My hope is that by the end of this 15 part series you’ll be inspired to incorporate more of these simple, realistic habits into your own daily routines 

DAY 7: WRITE IN A JOURNAL ✏️

I’ve been keeping some form of diary or journal on and off since 2nd grade, which is kind of wild when I think about all the notebooks filled with memories stacked in my closet. Writing is such a therapeutic exercise and a great introspective tool to help work through different feelings and emotions. 

There are plenty of guided journals if free writing is intimidating and I share plenty of prompts on my blog and @mindfulmorningclub page 📖

I always suggest starting with just 5-10 min of writing time in the morning or evening and expanding if/when your schedule allows. ✨

Do you keep a journal? 

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Little things that nourished my soul lately 💫

Little things that nourished my soul lately 💫 

🐶 mountain views with my lil family 
🌸 writing everything out in my journal 
🦋 starting to ease back into workouts I enjoy 
💐 beautiful flowers & plants from friends 
🍦 sushi followed by ube ice cream 
💇🏻‍♀️ much needed hair color refresh 
☕️ matcha & a new book 
💅🏻 treating myself to a pedicure 

Healing is not a linear process and I’m giving myself grace to feel all the feelings as they come. Through every challenge, there’s beauty in knowing the heart has a capacity for holding space for it all — for moments of small joys, pain and sorrow, and perhaps most importantly, so much space for hope. 

✨Hope that by sharing my story, other women will feel less alone 

✨Hope that it helps shines a light on how painful, emotionally and physically, pregnancy loss can be 

✨Hope that God will give us our rainbow baby soon 

To the hundreds of you who had the kindness and courage to share your own miscarriage stories with me and others who shared words of love, thank you. We have felt so supported this past week and it has given us a lot of strength. 

I am craving normalcy again, and that means I’m ready to dive back into work with branded content going live this week and continuing my Healthy Habits series. Life moves forward and even though this experience will stay with me forever, 
I am ready to leave the pain behind 🤍

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This isnt the announcement I hoped to share. We we
This isnt the announcement I hoped to share. We were so excited to welcome our little baby into this world. Instead we gained an angel. 👼 

Last Friday, at 11 weeks and 2 days pregnant, we checked into the OB for an emergency ultrasound. We were just a week shy of our official 12 week appt— the one where we would find out the gender and prepare to share the news with family and friends. Instead, they couldn’t find a heartbeat. 💔 

The first trimester hadn’t been easy. At 6 weeks I ended up in the ER but heard the baby’s heartbeat and left feeling hopeful. We saw the baby officially at our 8 week ultrasound and felt more assured that things would progress as we hoped. 

Time continued to move forward and by the 11 week mark, we were picking potential names, reading parenting books, and starting to take bump photos. 

They say the odds of a miscarriage at 11 weeks is so small… yet here we are. I know we are not alone in this but it doesn’t make the pain and heartbreak any easier.

We’ve been taking time to work through our grief and process this loss together. We are grateful to have such an incredible support system and I thank you all for providing a safe space to share my story. I kindly ask that you do not share any unsolicited medical advice or ask questions. 

I know there will be brighter days ahead and this experience has made me very aware of just how much we look forward to having a family. It’s not our time, but I know it will happen someday.

For now, this is goodbye, little one. You are forever in our hearts 👼❤️ ~ M & B


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Another day, another healthy habit 💦🍋 . I ca Another day, another healthy habit 💦🍋 . I can’t believe we only have a few more to go! In case you’re new here, I’m sharing 15 simple, realistic habits and mindful practices that you can incorporate your routine to help you feel your best. 

DAY 12: Focus on Hydration 💧

I’m not going to laundry list all of the benefits of drinking more water because this is one habit we all KNOW we need to do — however if you find yourself struggling with this one, here are some tips that may help: 

✨ Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning 
✨ Jazz up your water with lemon 🍋 
✨ Add electrolytes to your water post-workout 
✨ Make homemade juices from hydrating veggies and fruit (this one is celery, cucumber + apple) 
✨ Fill an extra large water bottle to keep track of how much you’re drinking through the day 
✨ Serve water with every meal
✨ Drink unsweetened iced or hot tea
✨ Set reminders on your phone or use a tracker (like the one in my Mindful Morning Planner) 

I used to struggle with this habit but ever since moving to Denver a couple years ago, the dry climate has forced me to focus on hydration daily and now I feel like I’m constantly drinking water and using all the hydrating skincare products 😅

Stay tuned for the final 3 healthy habits of the series coming soon! 

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#selfcompassion #selflove #dailyreminders #positivemindset #littlereminders #wellbeing #mindfulness #findthelight #selfgrowth #wellnesswednesday
Can you count how many plants are in this video? 🪴🤪 Welcome back to my Healthy Habit series, where I’m sharing 15 simple, realistic habits and mindful practices to incorporate into your daily routine to help you feel your best. 

DAY 11: Bring Nature Indoors 

There are numerous studies that have demonstrated the power of keeping houseplants in your home. Emotionally, the presence of plants help to decrease anxiety and stress. The act of caring for them requires patience and watching them grow provides a feeling of accomplishment. 🪴🫶🏼

Some houseplants help to purify the air and if you plant a small herb garden in your kitchen, you’ll reap the benefits of fresh herbs all year round.

Other simple ways to invite nature indoors are:

🪟 open your windows on a cool day
🤎 choose earth tones for your decor
🌊 play soothing sounds like ocean waves or rain 🕯️ light candles or a fireplace
☀️ set up a reading nook in a very sunny corner of your home

Is this a habit you’re already putting into practice? And if so, what is your favorite way to invite nature indoors? 

{well-being, wellness, self care, biophilia, healthy lifestyle, positive mindset, healthy tips, self growth} 

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Embracing all the little moments of peace, beauty Embracing all the little moments of peace, beauty and playfulness 🌲💗

Dressed in head to toe @fpmovement including all the cozy layers for when hot, golden afternoons transition to crisp, chilly evenings. I for one am so ready to see these leaves start to change colors, are you? 

PS: linked this whole fit in my stories for ya 💌

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“Try not to think about what could have or shoul “Try not to think about what could have or should have been. What’s done is done.” ✨❤️

It’s day ten of my Healthy Habit series where I’m sharing 15 simple, realistic habits that you can incorporate daily to help you feel your best and I recommend turning the audio up for this one 🥹

DAY 10: Live In The Present 

The beauty of practicing daily mindfulness is that it helps us shift our mindset to the only thing that is guaranteed — this very moment. Each day we are alive is such a blessing and by channeling that gratitude, we can learn to cultivate more joy in the present moment instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. 

Mindfulness allows us to regulate our emotions and is a reminder that everything in life is temporary. We will all face challenges and difficult seasons throughout our lifetime — but cultivating this mindful habit of living in the present is a helpful tool as you wait for the hard times to pass. 🤍

 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

PS: if you want to make this pumpkin spice oatmeal here is the recipe: 

✨ 1/2 cup rolled oats 
✨ 1 cup almond milk 
✨ 1/4 cup water 
✨ 1/2 cup pumpkin purée 
✨ 1 tbsp maple syrup 
✨ 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 
✨ 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 
✨ pinch of salt 

Bring almond milk and water to a boil and then add in all additional ingredients. Simmer for 8-10 min and top with bananas, chopped nuts, almond butter and a little drizzle of maple syrup 

{wellness, mindful living, intentional living, healthy mindset, positive thinking, self growth} 

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✨ 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠: 𝟓 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐈𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 (link in bio) ✨
 #ad I’ve been struggling with motivation lately and wanted to share some of my tried and true tips that help me find joy in my fitness routine. 

One thing I know makes a difference for me is dressing the part and wearing activewear that is cute, fits like a dream and makes me feel confident. That’s why I’m excited to share my newest activewear obsession – @neiwaiofficial 🤍

This Asian female-founded brand has some of the dreamiest, matching sets and these two from their Mousse Active Collection (swipe for a peep) are perfect for low-impact workouts like pilates, yoga and barre. I love the soft micro-suede material and know I’ll be wearing them all through Fall and Winter with some cozy layers. 

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Which is your fav: the emerald green or neutral mushroom? 👇

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Clean the house with me for Day 9/15 of my Healthy Clean the house with me for Day 9/15 of my Healthy Habit Series 🤍

DAY 9: Clean your space 🧹🫧🧺🧽

I wish I was one of those people that found cleaning to be enjoyable buuuut unfortunately that’s not usually the case. 😅 I do however get very stressed out when there’s too much clutter or things start to feel like they’re piling up. So in reality, keeping my space organized and tidy is probably the most helpful mental health habit that I turn to over and over again 🫧 

We’ve all heard the phrase “clear space, clear mind” and I 💯% believe that to be true. Eliminating clutter and keeping things tidy do wonders for mental clarity, creativity, and in my case — a greater sense of ease. 

I find that even 10-15 min of cleaning/decluttering a day can really make a big difference but for when life happens and things build up a bit more, having a dedicated “reset day” honestly is so worth it. 💕

Stay tuned for six more simple, realistic habits into your routine to help you feel your best

{wellness, healthy lifestyle, healthy mindset, self discipline, self growth, wellbeing, reset routine} 

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Stepping into the weekend 👟 and this shift of Stepping into the weekend 👟 and  this shift of seasons is making me more excited to spend time outside. Which brings us to day 8/15 of my Healthy Habits series where I’m sharing 15 simple, realistic habits to incorporate into your daily routine to help you feel your best 🤍

DAY 8: GO ON A WALK 

Something about getting outside for even 15 min of fresh air and movement is so healing and lately I’ve been doing a lot of “walk and talks” where I put on headphones and chat with friends as I get my steps in. 

Sometimes I listen to music or a podcast but many times I just walk without any distractions. There are so many mental and physical benefits of taking time to go on a walk, and right now, it’s been an important tool for me to get out of the house and help reduce stress. 

And now with sweater weather approaching I’m so excited to get out for more morning walks with a hot cup of coffee in hand. ☕️ 

{wellness, healthy lifestyle, healthy mindset, self growth, self discipline, daily movement} 

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#AD September is officially here and with it bring #AD September is officially here and with it brings the promise of pumpkin spice and Fall vibes (which tbh I’m SO excited for!). 🍁🎃🧡 I figure there’s no better way to kick off the season than with a Pumpkin Cold Brew Smoothie featuring @silk Almondmilk! I picked up all these ingredients at my local @Target and think you all are going to LOVE this recipe.

Be sure to SAVE this to try later:

✨ 1 frozen banana
✨ ½ cup organic pumpkin puree
✨ ¼ cup greek yogurt 
✨ 1 medjool date
✨ 1 tbsp almond butter
✨ 1 tbsp flax seeds
✨ ½ cup cold brew 
✨ 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
✨ ½ cup SILK Unsweetened Almondmilk 
✨ ice

Blend all ingredients and pour into your fav glass! I love how smooth and creamy SILK Almondmilk is and it’s such an easy, plant-based swap for any of your smoothies. Get 10% off Silk Almondmilk with the Target Circle app from 9/3-9/9! 🎯 

Be sure to tag us if you recreate this pumpkin smoothie at home! 

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My Healthy Habits series has been on a hiatus but My Healthy Habits series has been on a hiatus but I’m ready to finish what I started 🫶🏼. In many ways, these little habits are exactly what I need right now and have become “healing habits” that I always turn to when I need a mental or physical boost. 

My hope is that by the end of this 15 part series you’ll be inspired to incorporate more of these simple, realistic habits into your own daily routines 

DAY 7: WRITE IN A JOURNAL ✏️

I’ve been keeping some form of diary or journal on and off since 2nd grade, which is kind of wild when I think about all the notebooks filled with memories stacked in my closet. Writing is such a therapeutic exercise and a great introspective tool to help work through different feelings and emotions. 

There are plenty of guided journals if free writing is intimidating and I share plenty of prompts on my blog and @mindfulmorningclub page 📖

I always suggest starting with just 5-10 min of writing time in the morning or evening and expanding if/when your schedule allows. ✨

Do you keep a journal? 

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Little things that nourished my soul lately 💫 Little things that nourished my soul lately 💫 

🐶 mountain views with my lil family 
🌸 writing everything out in my journal 
🦋 starting to ease back into workouts I enjoy 
💐 beautiful flowers & plants from friends 
🍦 sushi followed by ube ice cream 
💇🏻‍♀️ much needed hair color refresh 
☕️ matcha & a new book 
💅🏻 treating myself to a pedicure 

Healing is not a linear process and I’m giving myself grace to feel all the feelings as they come. Through every challenge, there’s beauty in knowing the heart has a capacity for holding space for it all — for moments of small joys, pain and sorrow, and perhaps most importantly, so much space for hope. 

✨Hope that by sharing my story, other women will feel less alone 

✨Hope that it helps shines a light on how painful, emotionally and physically, pregnancy loss can be 

✨Hope that God will give us our rainbow baby soon 

To the hundreds of you who had the kindness and courage to share your own miscarriage stories with me and others who shared words of love, thank you. We have felt so supported this past week and it has given us a lot of strength. 

I am craving normalcy again, and that means I’m ready to dive back into work with branded content going live this week and continuing my Healthy Habits series. Life moves forward and even though this experience will stay with me forever, 
I am ready to leave the pain behind 🤍

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This isnt the announcement I hoped to share. We we This isnt the announcement I hoped to share. We were so excited to welcome our little baby into this world. Instead we gained an angel. 👼 

Last Friday, at 11 weeks and 2 days pregnant, we checked into the OB for an emergency ultrasound. We were just a week shy of our official 12 week appt— the one where we would find out the gender and prepare to share the news with family and friends. Instead, they couldn’t find a heartbeat. 💔 

The first trimester hadn’t been easy. At 6 weeks I ended up in the ER but heard the baby’s heartbeat and left feeling hopeful. We saw the baby officially at our 8 week ultrasound and felt more assured that things would progress as we hoped. 

Time continued to move forward and by the 11 week mark, we were picking potential names, reading parenting books, and starting to take bump photos. 

They say the odds of a miscarriage at 11 weeks is so small… yet here we are. I know we are not alone in this but it doesn’t make the pain and heartbreak any easier.

We’ve been taking time to work through our grief and process this loss together. We are grateful to have such an incredible support system and I thank you all for providing a safe space to share my story. I kindly ask that you do not share any unsolicited medical advice or ask questions. 

I know there will be brighter days ahead and this experience has made me very aware of just how much we look forward to having a family. It’s not our time, but I know it will happen someday.

For now, this is goodbye, little one. You are forever in our hearts 👼❤️ ~ M & B
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