Leaving my partner of 13 years to pursue my desire to try to become a mom was the scariest thing I have ever done (and I have been through cancer treatment). I thought we were going to charge forward through this messy, beautiful life together. But it didn’t happen. The visions we held for our lives didn’t align. I started this chapter of my life unpartnered and unsure.

I am not a sticker person but shortly after leaving my partner, I bought a sticker that said “Make Waves” and put it on my water bottle. It felt like an anthem. Make Waves.

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After many weeks of fertility treatments, hearing the words, “You’re pregnant!” was simultaneously the most terrifying and exciting moment of my life. Throughout the beginning of my pregnancy I was scared, uncertain, and confused. Announcing my pregnancy felt like a burden too big to bear.

As my pregnancy progressed, so did my confidence, excitement, and certainty. I thrived on thinking about the endless possibilities of the life I was creating for myself and my child. I started to become motivated by the waves I was creating both big and small.

Fast forward to now; I have literally and figuratively Made Waves (my daughter’s name is Waverly). I created Make Waves Momma because I want to offer a platform for all mommas to make their own waves while carving their path of motherhood.