Things are expanding in the Meyers-Tortorella household—our hearts, our family, and my belly. 🥰 We are happy to announce that baby number two is coming in October. It took years to conceive our first, and this baby made its way into our lives as soon as we touched down at the ocean, which still feels completely surreal. Already, I see the personality differences between our first and second. Which makes me feel like so much of fertility and family expansion is divine timing. We did all the earthly tactics to get our babies, while our babies did all the heavenly ones. Together, we combine forces to prepare for their grand entrance into the world. To @nicotortorella, I can’t wait to go down this path again—one that is both familiar and completely unknown. Thank you for being the ultimate belly-rubber, crepe-finder, and Kilmer-soother so I can tack on another 30 minutes to my nap. Kilmer Dove, you are my first, and I love you. But pretty soon, I’m gonna need you to stop jamming your finger into my belly button while yelling ‘BA BA!!’ Lastly, I want to acknowledge that when you’ve experienced pregnancy loss or have struggled to conceive, pregnancy announcements always feel bittersweet, sometimes even your own. It’s not lost on me that some people reading this are still hoping for their first while I announce my second. There are never any words that make it better, so I won’t try to offer them. I will just let you know that you are seen and your sorrow is held, even in my joy. Love you all. Thank you, as always, for the endless support and understanding as we make these big life changes. Photos by Uncle Wook @rocco_tortorella
Things are expanding in the Meyers-Tortorella household—our hearts, our family, and my belly. 🥰 We are happy to announce that baby number two is coming in October. It took years to conceive our first, and this baby made its way into our lives as soon as we touched down at the ocean, which still feels completely surreal. Already, I see the personality differences between our first and second. Which makes me feel like so much of fertility and family expansion is divine timing. We did all the earthly tactics to get our babies, while our babies did all the heavenly ones. Together, we combine forces to prepare for their grand entrance into the world. To @nicotortorella, I can’t wait to go down this path again—one that is both familiar and completely unknown. Thank you for being the ultimate belly-rubber, crepe-finder, and Kilmer-soother so I can tack on another 30 minutes to my nap. Kilmer Dove, you are my first, and I love you. But pretty soon, I’m gonna need you to stop jamming your finger into my belly button while yelling ‘BA BA!!’ Lastly, I want to acknowledge that when you’ve experienced pregnancy loss or have struggled to conceive, pregnancy announcements always feel bittersweet, sometimes even your own. It’s not lost on me that some people reading this are still hoping for their first while I announce my second. There are never any words that make it better, so I won’t try to offer them. I will just let you know that you are seen and your sorrow is held, even in my joy. Love you all. Thank you, as always, for the endless support and understanding as we make these big life changes. Photos by Uncle Wook @rocco_tortorella
Things are expanding in the Meyers-Tortorella household—our hearts, our family, and my belly. 🥰 We are happy to announce that baby number two is coming in October. It took years to conceive our first, and this baby made its way into our lives as soon as we touched down at the ocean, which still feels completely surreal. Already, I see the personality differences between our first and second. Which makes me feel like so much of fertility and family expansion is divine timing. We did all the earthly tactics to get our babies, while our babies did all the heavenly ones. Together, we combine forces to prepare for their grand entrance into the world. To @nicotortorella, I can’t wait to go down this path again—one that is both familiar and completely unknown. Thank you for being the ultimate belly-rubber, crepe-finder, and Kilmer-soother so I can tack on another 30 minutes to my nap. Kilmer Dove, you are my first, and I love you. But pretty soon, I’m gonna need you to stop jamming your finger into my belly button while yelling ‘BA BA!!’ Lastly, I want to acknowledge that when you’ve experienced pregnancy loss or have struggled to conceive, pregnancy announcements always feel bittersweet, sometimes even your own. It’s not lost on me that some people reading this are still hoping for their first while I announce my second. There are never any words that make it better, so I won’t try to offer them. I will just let you know that you are seen and your sorrow is held, even in my joy. Love you all. Thank you, as always, for the endless support and understanding as we make these big life changes. Photos by Uncle Wook @rocco_tortorella
Things are expanding in the Meyers-Tortorella household—our hearts, our family, and my belly. 🥰 We are happy to announce that baby number two is coming in October. It took years to conceive our first, and this baby made its way into our lives as soon as we touched down at the ocean, which still feels completely surreal. Already, I see the personality differences between our first and second. Which makes me feel like so much of fertility and family expansion is divine timing. We did all the earthly tactics to get our babies, while our babies did all the heavenly ones. Together, we combine forces to prepare for their grand entrance into the world. To @nicotortorella, I can’t wait to go down this path again—one that is both familiar and completely unknown. Thank you for being the ultimate belly-rubber, crepe-finder, and Kilmer-soother so I can tack on another 30 minutes to my nap. Kilmer Dove, you are my first, and I love you. But pretty soon, I’m gonna need you to stop jamming your finger into my belly button while yelling ‘BA BA!!’ Lastly, I want to acknowledge that when you’ve experienced pregnancy loss or have struggled to conceive, pregnancy announcements always feel bittersweet, sometimes even your own. It’s not lost on me that some people reading this are still hoping for their first while I announce my second. There are never any words that make it better, so I won’t try to offer them. I will just let you know that you are seen and your sorrow is held, even in my joy. Love you all. Thank you, as always, for the endless support and understanding as we make these big life changes. Photos by Uncle Wook @rocco_tortorella
At Kilmer’s first birthday party, we did something I’m calling a wish ceremony. It was so sweet and special that I figured I’d share it here in in case anyone wants to adapt for a special occasion they may have coming up🩵 I wanted a way to express to our guests that this wasn’t just about celebrating a one year olds birthday, it was about celebrating our family and surrounding our family with encouragement as we continue past our first year. (Read: art of gathering by priya parker) So I got little crystal rocks in Kilmer’s birth stone, aquamarine. The stone symbolizes happiness, hope and everlasting youth. In ancient times it was thought to be the stone that protects those by the sea and the treasure of mermaids because its protection powers increase when immersed in water. (Very fitting given our recent move oceanside) I asked everyone to take one and whisper a wish or prayer for our family to the stone. Together we walked to the beach, had a little moment of silence and then on three, threw the blessed pebbles into the ocean. (swipe for a photos) It was such a beautiful moment, I tear up every time I think about it. Grateful for our village and for friends and family who want the best for us 🩵🩵 // @nicotortorella Phots by @ashtonroyalcreative
At Kilmer’s first birthday party, we did something I’m calling a wish ceremony. It was so sweet and special that I figured I’d share it here in in case anyone wants to adapt for a special occasion they may have coming up🩵 I wanted a way to express to our guests that this wasn’t just about celebrating a one year olds birthday, it was about celebrating our family and surrounding our family with encouragement as we continue past our first year. (Read: art of gathering by priya parker) So I got little crystal rocks in Kilmer’s birth stone, aquamarine. The stone symbolizes happiness, hope and everlasting youth. In ancient times it was thought to be the stone that protects those by the sea and the treasure of mermaids because its protection powers increase when immersed in water. (Very fitting given our recent move oceanside) I asked everyone to take one and whisper a wish or prayer for our family to the stone. Together we walked to the beach, had a little moment of silence and then on three, threw the blessed pebbles into the ocean. (swipe for a photos) It was such a beautiful moment, I tear up every time I think about it. Grateful for our village and for friends and family who want the best for us 🩵🩵 // @nicotortorella Phots by @ashtonroyalcreative
At Kilmer’s first birthday party, we did something I’m calling a wish ceremony. It was so sweet and special that I figured I’d share it here in in case anyone wants to adapt for a special occasion they may have coming up🩵 I wanted a way to express to our guests that this wasn’t just about celebrating a one year olds birthday, it was about celebrating our family and surrounding our family with encouragement as we continue past our first year. (Read: art of gathering by priya parker) So I got little crystal rocks in Kilmer’s birth stone, aquamarine. The stone symbolizes happiness, hope and everlasting youth. In ancient times it was thought to be the stone that protects those by the sea and the treasure of mermaids because its protection powers increase when immersed in water. (Very fitting given our recent move oceanside) I asked everyone to take one and whisper a wish or prayer for our family to the stone. Together we walked to the beach, had a little moment of silence and then on three, threw the blessed pebbles into the ocean. (swipe for a photos) It was such a beautiful moment, I tear up every time I think about it. Grateful for our village and for friends and family who want the best for us 🩵🩵 // @nicotortorella Phots by @ashtonroyalcreative
At Kilmer’s first birthday party, we did something I’m calling a wish ceremony. It was so sweet and special that I figured I’d share it here in in case anyone wants to adapt for a special occasion they may have coming up🩵 I wanted a way to express to our guests that this wasn’t just about celebrating a one year olds birthday, it was about celebrating our family and surrounding our family with encouragement as we continue past our first year. (Read: art of gathering by priya parker) So I got little crystal rocks in Kilmer’s birth stone, aquamarine. The stone symbolizes happiness, hope and everlasting youth. In ancient times it was thought to be the stone that protects those by the sea and the treasure of mermaids because its protection powers increase when immersed in water. (Very fitting given our recent move oceanside) I asked everyone to take one and whisper a wish or prayer for our family to the stone. Together we walked to the beach, had a little moment of silence and then on three, threw the blessed pebbles into the ocean. (swipe for a photos) It was such a beautiful moment, I tear up every time I think about it. Grateful for our village and for friends and family who want the best for us 🩵🩵 // @nicotortorella Phots by @ashtonroyalcreative
At Kilmer’s first birthday party, we did something I’m calling a wish ceremony. It was so sweet and special that I figured I’d share it here in in case anyone wants to adapt for a special occasion they may have coming up🩵 I wanted a way to express to our guests that this wasn’t just about celebrating a one year olds birthday, it was about celebrating our family and surrounding our family with encouragement as we continue past our first year. (Read: art of gathering by priya parker) So I got little crystal rocks in Kilmer’s birth stone, aquamarine. The stone symbolizes happiness, hope and everlasting youth. In ancient times it was thought to be the stone that protects those by the sea and the treasure of mermaids because its protection powers increase when immersed in water. (Very fitting given our recent move oceanside) I asked everyone to take one and whisper a wish or prayer for our family to the stone. Together we walked to the beach, had a little moment of silence and then on three, threw the blessed pebbles into the ocean. (swipe for a photos) It was such a beautiful moment, I tear up every time I think about it. Grateful for our village and for friends and family who want the best for us 🩵🩵 // @nicotortorella Phots by @ashtonroyalcreative
At Kilmer’s first birthday party, we did something I’m calling a wish ceremony. It was so sweet and special that I figured I’d share it here in in case anyone wants to adapt for a special occasion they may have coming up🩵 I wanted a way to express to our guests that this wasn’t just about celebrating a one year olds birthday, it was about celebrating our family and surrounding our family with encouragement as we continue past our first year. (Read: art of gathering by priya parker) So I got little crystal rocks in Kilmer’s birth stone, aquamarine. The stone symbolizes happiness, hope and everlasting youth. In ancient times it was thought to be the stone that protects those by the sea and the treasure of mermaids because its protection powers increase when immersed in water. (Very fitting given our recent move oceanside) I asked everyone to take one and whisper a wish or prayer for our family to the stone. Together we walked to the beach, had a little moment of silence and then on three, threw the blessed pebbles into the ocean. (swipe for a photos) It was such a beautiful moment, I tear up every time I think about it. Grateful for our village and for friends and family who want the best for us 🩵🩵 // @nicotortorella Phots by @ashtonroyalcreative
At Kilmer’s first birthday party, we did something I’m calling a wish ceremony. It was so sweet and special that I figured I’d share it here in in case anyone wants to adapt for a special occasion they may have coming up🩵 I wanted a way to express to our guests that this wasn’t just about celebrating a one year olds birthday, it was about celebrating our family and surrounding our family with encouragement as we continue past our first year. (Read: art of gathering by priya parker) So I got little crystal rocks in Kilmer’s birth stone, aquamarine. The stone symbolizes happiness, hope and everlasting youth. In ancient times it was thought to be the stone that protects those by the sea and the treasure of mermaids because its protection powers increase when immersed in water. (Very fitting given our recent move oceanside) I asked everyone to take one and whisper a wish or prayer for our family to the stone. Together we walked to the beach, had a little moment of silence and then on three, threw the blessed pebbles into the ocean. (swipe for a photos) It was such a beautiful moment, I tear up every time I think about it. Grateful for our village and for friends and family who want the best for us 🩵🩵 // @nicotortorella Phots by @ashtonroyalcreative
At Kilmer’s first birthday party, we did something I’m calling a wish ceremony. It was so sweet and special that I figured I’d share it here in in case anyone wants to adapt for a special occasion they may have coming up🩵 I wanted a way to express to our guests that this wasn’t just about celebrating a one year olds birthday, it was about celebrating our family and surrounding our family with encouragement as we continue past our first year. (Read: art of gathering by priya parker) So I got little crystal rocks in Kilmer’s birth stone, aquamarine. The stone symbolizes happiness, hope and everlasting youth. In ancient times it was thought to be the stone that protects those by the sea and the treasure of mermaids because its protection powers increase when immersed in water. (Very fitting given our recent move oceanside) I asked everyone to take one and whisper a wish or prayer for our family to the stone. Together we walked to the beach, had a little moment of silence and then on three, threw the blessed pebbles into the ocean. (swipe for a photos) It was such a beautiful moment, I tear up every time I think about it. Grateful for our village and for friends and family who want the best for us 🩵🩵 // @nicotortorella Phots by @ashtonroyalcreative
Well, forgot to get an Easter basket but I think it’s ok bc Kilmer’s favorite part was trying to open and close the same singular egg over and over 😂 Happy Easter from our fam to yours! Swipe to the end for Easter last year 😭 @nicotortorella
Well, forgot to get an Easter basket but I think it’s ok bc Kilmer’s favorite part was trying to open and close the same singular egg over and over 😂 Happy Easter from our fam to yours! Swipe to the end for Easter last year 😭 @nicotortorella
Well, forgot to get an Easter basket but I think it’s ok bc Kilmer’s favorite part was trying to open and close the same singular egg over and over 😂 Happy Easter from our fam to yours! Swipe to the end for Easter last year 😭 @nicotortorella
Well, forgot to get an Easter basket but I think it’s ok bc Kilmer’s favorite part was trying to open and close the same singular egg over and over 😂 Happy Easter from our fam to yours! Swipe to the end for Easter last year 😭 @nicotortorella
Well, forgot to get an Easter basket but I think it’s ok bc Kilmer’s favorite part was trying to open and close the same singular egg over and over 😂 Happy Easter from our fam to yours! Swipe to the end for Easter last year 😭 @nicotortorella
Well, forgot to get an Easter basket but I think it’s ok bc Kilmer’s favorite part was trying to open and close the same singular egg over and over 😂 Happy Easter from our fam to yours! Swipe to the end for Easter last year 😭 @nicotortorella
Well, forgot to get an Easter basket but I think it’s ok bc Kilmer’s favorite part was trying to open and close the same singular egg over and over 😂 Happy Easter from our fam to yours! Swipe to the end for Easter last year 😭 @nicotortorella
Well, forgot to get an Easter basket but I think it’s ok bc Kilmer’s favorite part was trying to open and close the same singular egg over and over 😂 Happy Easter from our fam to yours! Swipe to the end for Easter last year 😭 @nicotortorella
Getting ready hits different since becoming a mom 😂 Never did I ever think I would find my favorite concealer hiding in the bathroom trashcan (true story) and yet, more often than not it makes me smile. I recently read something that said when kids are getting into the cabinet / toilet paper roll / sock drawer and seemingly destroying all sense of order, they are really just trying to emulate the tasks that they see you doing everyday 🥹 How lucky am I to hold the responsibility of showing this new little life the way? This year, I am getting dressed for Mother’s Day in @katespadeny – head over heels for the plaid, bows and pearls! #katespadenypartner
I love you, ALWAYS AND FOREVER. Thank you all for the most incredible, powerful and transformative 6 years. While @thebecomeproject may be ending, the message of body neutrality lives on through us forever.
be.comers, check your inbox for a little gift from us to you – a free download of this goodbye series ❤️ It’s been a hell of a week for the be.come team and while we are filled allllll the emotions, the outstanding one is gratitude for our incredible community. Our platform may be closing on Monday, but the lessons and values be.come has given us lives on forever. *if you were a long time be.comer or recently cancelled, send an email to [email protected] with the subject line SHOULDER KISSES and we’ll send you over the link.
Took some time this morning to get a little sun on my face, put my feet on the earth and do the only thing I knew to do to console my heart…move. After announcing the closing of @thebecomeproject on Monday, my emotions have been split into every direction imaginable. Sadness that so many of my beloved clients are grieving this news. Relief because I’m ending something that was no longer able to serve my needs or my current life path. Pride that I was strong enough to recognize it and make the decision no matter how hard. Frustration that not everyone has the ability to see the “why” or just how much thought, planning and weighing the options went behind this decision. Helplessness that I can’t give everyone a big hug and let them know all their feelings are valid and I love them dearly. Overwhelm with trying to answer and console as many people as possible while still having enough left to be there for my family and my baby. Happiness that so many clients are understanding even though I know it’s hard for them. Hope that whatever comes next for me will fall into place as I’m following my heart and it’s never steered me wrong before. The warm up shown here is from the routine “big jet plane” and is available on our shop under “learn flow” routines or found in the “the well-rounded” package.
