My mom was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease about 8 years ago now and was one of the biggest reasons I moved back to Wisconsin from my dreamy life in Southern California. ♥ This last January – very suddenly – we almost lost her. It was truly one of the hardest things I’ve ever been through.  I think what made it even harder is that I am pregnant with my first baby girl. And maybe in my own fairy tale mind, I’ve always dreamed of sharing this moment intimately with my mom. I just didn’t know that I would need to share my baby bump with her to give her motivation to live. ♥…