Like Baby, Like Mommy: Raising My Little Late Bloomer
I want my child to get the help she needs as soon as possible. Asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of.
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Erica Gordon
May 303 min read
Taking Two Steps Forward: Walking for Suicide Prevention
While we were all gathered together for a somber reason, I left that morning feeling energized, ready to keep taking two steps forward.
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Erica Gordon
Jan 287 min read
It's Not All Butterflies and Roses: From Infertility to Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Know that these feelings have nothing to do with how much you love your child nor are they any reflection of the kind of parent you'll be.
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Erica Gordon
Dec 31, 202311 min read
A Whirlwind of a Year: Preparing For and Meeting Our Baby
Well, one year has since gone by, and it's been quite a whirlwind. As New Year's Eve approaches, I'm reflecting on the past year.
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Erica Gordon
Mar 23, 20232 min read
Our Four-Year Journey May Have a Happy Ending After All
We learned the happy news on December 6, 2022, yet our excitement was often overshadowed by anxiety.
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Erica Gordon
Mar 7, 20234 min read
Membership Medicine Part III: Things Have a Way of Improving When You're at Your Lowest
They say things have a way of improving once you're at your lowest. Amazingly, I experienced this very phenomenon in fall 2022.
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Erica Gordon
Dec 31, 20225 min read
Why I Quit Quitting: How Trauma Made Me Resilient
Overcoming trauma has made me resilient. Read about my journey and learn how you can also keep moving forward despite the obstacles.
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Erica Gordon
Nov 13, 20224 min read
7 Things to Know About Acupuncture
In nearly three years of regular acupuncture sessions, I'll answer your questions and tell you what you can expect.
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Erica Gordon
Jun 17, 20223 min read
Summer Spa Night: Using Essential Oils to Relax, Unwind & Socialize
A spa night is the perfect opportunity to bond with others, practice self-care, and learn something new.
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Erica Gordon
May 5, 20226 min read
How to Find the Right Therapist
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I provide tips to help you find the right therapist and share my own experiences as a patient.
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Erica Gordon
Apr 17, 20224 min read
What I Learned From a Weekend Away: Taking a Step Back Can Be the Best Way to Move Forward
After a recent weekend getaway, I was inspired to write out some lessons I'd learned regarding self-care.
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Amy Collett
Apr 17, 20223 min read
Banishing Burnout to Build a Career You Love
Guest blogger Amy Collett of Bizwell.org shares her tips for banishing burnout and building a career you love.
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Erica Gordon
Aug 8, 202114 min read
Gaslighting, anyone? Why Katie and Greg's fight on 'The Bachelorette' felt familiar
Katie and Greg's explosive fight on The Bachelorette felt familiar to me. Here's why it did -- and why it may have felt familiar for you.
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Erica Gordon
Jul 31, 20218 min read
Our Fertility Journey Update: Taking a Break May Be Just What We Need
I provide an update on my TTC and health journey for the past few months and share why I'm taking a break for the next month.
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Erica Gordon
Apr 11, 20214 min read
40 is the New 30: From Fear to Newfound Appreciation
[Our bodies] were totally ready to procreate while we were ready to party. Society keeps changing, yet our bodies remain the same.
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Erica Gordon
Feb 14, 20217 min read
Tale of a Late Bloomer: Six Years Later
Being a "late bloomer" is just a part of my identity: it's kind of who I am. And it also ties into this whole journey I'm currently on.
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Erica Gordon
Jan 1, 20215 min read
My Look Back at 2020 & A Look Ahead to 2021
I've had a difficult time defining my goals for this new year, especially since so many things can happen on this IVF journey.
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Erica Gordon
Dec 24, 20204 min read
Revisiting My First-Ever Vision Board One Year Later
Near the top I placed the word "happy," most likely subconsciously in that location, because, above all, isn't that the goal?
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Erica Gordon
Dec 7, 20202 min read
20 Ways to Tell You're a Hot Mess
Let's be kinder to our "hot mess" selves, knowing there's no such thing as perfection and there's always room for progress.
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Erica Gordon
Nov 27, 20205 min read
Taking Control & Calming the Chaos
These days, I'm excited to open my mail and tackle it. I enjoy checking each item off my to-do list and feeling productive, not overwhelmed.
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