I hope anyone who has been reading my blog for any length of time or who knows me personally would already know this, but I feel the need to share this caveat before diving into today’s topic. I am not trying to make light of the pandemic. Many have lost…
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Many of my friends who are parents have struggled throughout the pandemic. Trying to juggle distance learning or homeschooling, work, and the shock of parenting 24/7 with zero help from their usual support networks has been really really hard. Having never been a parent, I don’t think I can comprehend…
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Every pregnancy is a miracle and children are always a gift from God. Whatever the circumstances surrounding a pregnancy, it is an occasion for great joy. In my mind, I know this. In my heart, I feel this. In my Bible, I read this. More selfishly, pregnancies are a reminder…
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Hopeful grandparents of couples trying to conceive are often overlooked when it comes to infertility pain and grief. They suffer silently in the background, selflessly prioritizing the needs of their children before their own. I interviewed our Moms (my Mom and Mother-in-law) to learn more about how our infertility has…
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There’s an adorable Christmas book called, The Giving Manger. It comes with a wooden manger, a bundle of straw, and a baby Jesus. Every time a member of your family does an act of service, they put a piece of straw in the manger. By Christmas, it’s full of straw,…
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We tried to conceive for nearly 2 years before contacting our doctors to investigate. I assumed it was only a matter of time before we conceived on our own and if the doctors found anything at all, whatever it was would be easily fixable. We were relatively healthy and in…
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(I won’t be engaging in a debate about whether it’s right or wrong to spay or neuter pets here and any comments belittling either choice will not be published.) Arwen, my sweet golden retriever puppy, will be 7 months old in a couple weeks. Our veterinarian recommended getting her spayed…
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If you’re experiencing infertility, this Monday might be feeling extra Monday-ish in the wake of Mother’s Day. Not because you literally have a hangover, but because yesterday was an emotional roller coaster. What was yesterday like for you? Maybe you attended a brunch celebrating the beautiful mothers in your life.…
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For one of my wedding showers back in early 2007, I was gifted a few robes. (So spoiled, right?!) The first was mint green, made of a thin silky material for warmer weather. The second was a salmon color made from a fluffier chenille like material and knee length. The…
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I try to be uplifting and positive in my posts about infertility, while still sharing the struggle and more difficult realties. Fair warning: This is neither of those things. It’s a post about the inappropriate questions strangers ask after observing our family of two. If you’re feeling sensitive today, or…
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