Introduce yourself!
I’m Rachel!! I’ve been married 5 years to my husband, who grew up in Conroe. I’m from San Antonio but my family (parents + younger brother) now live in Australia.
Where were you born?
Guam, actually! My dad was stationed there with the Air Force. I’d love to go there again & see my birthplace - we moved when I was a baby!
Where do you call home?
San Antonio for my church home/childhood house. Australia for my family. Conroe for my community.
Introduce your kiddo/s:
Hope Elisabeth is 2yo! She is artistic, organized, helpful, observant, & bossy haha. She loves when Cassie plays rap music!
Owen Joshua is 7 mos! Everyone always comments on how smiley he is & he’s the spitting image of his daddy.
How long have you been Stroller Striding/FIT4MOMming and how did you find us?
Since February 2021! Before I was married, I went to Dallas to visit a friend & I saw moms working out at a park with their strollers. I made a mental note of doing that when I had kids. So after my daughter was born, I Googled “stroller workout” and found you guys!
Share a hidden talent!
I love sign language, especially doing it artistically to Christian songs.
Share a favorite mom moment:
How do I pick ONE?! Okay… making it to a year of breastfeeding Hope was a huge one for me. We had a really rocky start & I ended up exclusively pumping. It was very time-consuming, but we made it!!! I am so so proud of us for making it, despite all the challenges we faced.
Share a most challenging mom moment:
I struggle with anger - so I am currently really trying to be intentional about taking deep breaths & exuding calmness/kindness when talking to Hope (Owen’s not being a stinker — YET haha). I’ve had a couple moments where I lost it with her & I always just feel horrible. I’m a work in progress! If any of y’all have struggled with the same, I’m totally open to tips/tricks.
What did you do before kid/s?
I was a full-time pediatric nurse. I worked on a general floor, bone marrow transplant unit, and infusion clinic. I still work twice a month at the infusion clinic! I also traveled a lot with hubby & by myself.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I’d love to have more littles, but we’ll see what God has for us. I’d also love to still be at home, or working part-time. Having more time to volunteer with church/community/school would be wonderful as well!
What keeps you coming back to FIT4MOM?
For a great workout opportunity. For all the other mamas holding me accountable to show up. For all you gals who smile, wave, tickle, & [try to] cheer up my littles. For the MealTrain after Owen was born, as well as my INCREDIBLE baby sprinkle. For all the thoughtful playdates, crafts, & mom’s night outs. For how happy Hope gets when I tell her we’re going to Stroller Strides, which she calls “ides.” For a place to help me fight off depression & do something that breathes life into ME.
Share 3 things you love to do other than FIT4MOMming :)
Traveling (although having tiny ones has that mostly on hold), being involved at church, going on walks!
What else would you like to share with the community?
I’m a follower of Jesus, & it is such a gift. He has comforted me in many dark seasons, & He gives my life purpose. I pray everyone finds this life!! Girls I am always open to chat about Him or just pray for anything going on in your life.