Laura Holland
Laura is an East Mountain Mama who loves Jesus, coffee, baseball, role-playing games, and the smell of rain in the desert. Laura has been married to her husband, James, since 2010, and after two losses they welcomed their son, David, into the world in 2014. Laura holds a degree in creative writing from UNM, and she often writes transparently about subjects such as miscarriage, secondary infertility, and the perspective change of parenthood after loss. She is passionate about connecting with other moms and sharing the good, the ugly, and the beautiful in this amazing journey.
Reflections on the Miracle of Pregnancy After Loss
My son's life is a miracle.
My pregnancy with him was not a typical pregnancy. We got pregnant after 13 months of trying. My husband...
In Celebration of Womanhood
I am proud to be a woman.
But I'm not going to lie: it took me a long time to appreciate my womanhood.
The single most...
What I’ve Learned From Playing Minecraft with my Son
My son loves the computer game Minecraft. A lot.
He is only 5 years old, but Minecraft is simple enough that he can enjoy it,...
What Should I Read Next? Book Suggestions for Mom
Feeling a little stir crazy? Looking for some new book suggestions? Thanks to the Albuquerque Public Library online system, reading is a great activity...
From Ma to Marmee :: Quotes from Mothers in Classic Literature
I was blessed to have a close relationship with my mother growing up, and one of our favorite activities was reading aloud together. In...
Dear Baby :: Letter from a Loss Mom
Dear Baby,
I carried you for ten short weeks - two-and-a-half months. It wasn't long enough to know your hair or eye color. It wasn't...
Breastfeeding vs Formula Feeding :: Dealing with Mom Guilt
I was happily able to exclusively breastfeed our son for the first few months of his life. After that, I struggled with production and...
The Benefits of Breastmilk (and Unconventional Uses)
We're continuing our celebration of World Breastfeeding Week 2019 The theme for this year is “Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding.” Thanks to Lovelace Health System...
This is Real Motherhood :: Messy, Exhausting, & Beautiful
My friend likes to tell the story about when she saw me with my newborn for the first time.
She was visiting one day and...
Reflections on the Joy of Children at Christmas
Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. But ever since grief entered my life, it has definitely not the same. It has more become...
In Praise of Homeschooling :: My Homeschool Experience
When I was a little girl, I remember seeing pictures of the big yellow school bus and traditional classroom settings. I asked my mom...
Young Motherhood Can Be a Lonely Time :: But It Won’t Last Forever
Young Motherhood Can Be Lonely
We were living with another family when we had our baby, David. My husband was putting in long hours in...
Introverts Raising an Extrovert
My son David is almost four. He is talking more and more, growing like a weed, and absorbing so much. It is becoming more...
When Kids Say Embarrassing Things
Lately, our three-year-old has been going up to people and asking, "How old are you?" He particularly likes doing this with grandmotherly older ladies....
