The Lettuces: Early Pregnancy

The Lettuces: Early Pregnancy

We did initial fertility testing at NYU but we were already pregnant. We made the appointment with a highly recommended reproductive endocrinologist right after my second miscarriage, and didn’t think we would be pregnant prior to the first consultation and testing....
The Lettuces: Mother’s Day

The Lettuces: Mother’s Day

937 days of being a mama to my little boy. 171 days of growing my little girl. Some days we can’t wait to finally make it to bath and bedtime (when we all pass out!). And some days I want to last forever — to remember forever — as they slip through my fingertips and...
The Lettuces: Mom Bod

The Lettuces: Mom Bod

I was going to write a self-depricating comment about my quarantine “diet” and accompanying lack of exercise — but I changed my mind. Even in jest, even through humor, the last person to lay on the guilt or shame should be myself. My first pregnancy was a very active...
The Lettuces: Social-izing

The Lettuces: Social-izing

I cannot remember a time in my life when I didn’t love beauty and fashion. Since day one it was core to my DNA — and to this day, I find happiness and energy in colors and textures, and fulfillment in self-expression and transformation. I love artistry. I love...
The Lettuces: You Popped

The Lettuces: You Popped

This is my fourth pregnancy — and right after two back to back losses, my third pregnancy straight in a row. I’ve basically been pregnant on and off and on again since August 2019. So I’ll be pregnant for nearly one full year when this baby is expected to debut. 🌈...