07/23/2026
Several of my customers have reached out asking for an update on my pregnancy, and I finally feel ready to share a little of our story.
This has, without a doubt, been the hardest season of my life.
What was supposed to be one of the happiest times turned into a fight that lasted months.
💙 29 days in spontaneous labor
💙 Placental abruption
💙 Preterm labor
💙 Emergency C-section
💙 2 months in the hospital
💙 Delivered at just 34 weeks
💙 Preeclampsia
💙 Increased placental weight
💙 Excess amniotic fluid
💙 A 7-pound preemie
💙 Ventilator for 2 days
💙 CPAP for 4 days
💙 On-and-off jaundice for several days
💙 A long struggle just to get back to his birth weight
💙 trying to get my diabetes on track because breast feeding affects diabetes
💙 struggling with type 1 diabetes even though I haven’t had a problem in years even with pregnancy
There were so many moments filled with fear, uncertainty, and tears. There were days I didn’t know what tomorrow would look like, and nights spent praying that both my baby and I would make it through. It tested me physically, mentally, and emotionally in ways I never imagined.
Today, I’m incredibly thankful to be home with my son. Every feeding, every ounce he gains, every milestone he reaches feels like a miracle after everything we’ve been through.
Many of you have asked when DuBroc Cakes will reopen. The truth is… I don’t know.
While I was away, many new bakers opened their businesses, and things have slowed down significantly. But more importantly, this pregnancy took everything out of me. I am still healing from the trauma, recovering from major surgery, learning life as a NICU mom, and trying to be the best mom I can be.
Right now, my family needs me more than my business does.
I don’t know what the future holds for DuBroc Cakes, but I do know that I have to give myself the grace to heal before I can pour my heart into creating for others again.
Thank you to every single person who has checked on us, prayed for us, sent encouraging messages, and supported my business—even while I was gone. I have read every message, even if I haven’t had the strength to respond. Your love has carried us through some of the darkest days of our lives.
Please continue to keep our family in your prayers as we navigate this new chapter. We are taking it one day at a time, and for now, that’s enough
