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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Infertility is really hard on couples — emotionally, physically, financially. All the ways. It’s hard. One Danish study reported that couples who pursue fertility treatments that fail are three times more likely to get divorced. I’m grateful this has not been our experience. We’re a stronger couple for having navigated…
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I don’t really care for April Fool’s Day jokes.
Among the few funny jokes, there are countless more that are insensitive, mean, and just plain cruel.
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Mark and I have a system for getting ready for work in the morning that really works for us. It is really less of a “system” and more of a free for all. Whoever gets to it first makes the coffee, prepares our lunches, sets up the DVR so we…
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I saw this post on Katie’s blog, NFP and Me, about “Our Song” and decided to participate. My first link-y post ever. Here goes…
1 CommentMark and I both come from strong families with lots of fun and meaningful traditions. One of my favorite parts about getting married and starting our life together has been blending and picking which traditions we want to continue.
Some of my favorite family traditions…
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I read a Time Magazine article today titled, “Is There Hope for the American Marriage?” It made me think about what it means to be a married person in our society. With the odds seemingly stacked against us, how can anyone make it? I believe this question itself is part…
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