A while ago I wrote about how we are unusually prepared for our child to come home (see blog post here). It was incredibly hard to for me to pump Evelyn's breastmilk, but now it's time for me to give it up. I do nothing under my own power, it is all God. Last night I received this message from a good friend. "Hi Kristen, I know that this is a delicate issue, so I want you to know that I'm not ... Read More about Tears – Donating Evelyn’s Breastmilk
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Dear Expectant Mother,
Dear Expectant Mother, There is so much we want to say to you. When we think about what kind of person you are and what the future holds for our relationship with you, the possibilities seem endless. I'm sure you've heard a number of phrases repeated over and over by other potential parents. While those phrases are probably completely true and heartfelt, I would imagine it can get a little ... Read More about Dear Expectant Mother,
The room across the hall
The room across the hall from our bedroom has changed more times than any other room in our house. When we moved in it was made into a guest room. When we decided to adopt we moved the guest bed up to our family's cabin in preparation for a nursery and for a few months the room was empty. Then it had just our car seat and stroller in it and then one little onesie hanging in the closet. Then when I ... Read More about The room across the hall
Why I pumped breastmilk after stillbirth
I'd like to think I have no delusions about parenting. I'm sure I do though, cause I've never done it. I understand I won't be the perfect mother, Josh won't be the perfect dad, and we will not raise perfect children. I'm sure gonna try my hardest to be a good mom, and in my opinion, Josh will be a fantastic dad, and our children will have every opportunity to lead happy, fulfilling lives. Like I ... Read More about Why I pumped breastmilk after stillbirth
Stillbirth & Hope Through Adoption
What a beautiful feeling, the relief of starting the adoption process was. We were excited, relaxed, and enjoying what we were sure would be a wait of no more than eight or nine months (The average wait time for our agency). There is no doubt in my mind that every adopted child was absolutely planned for and wanted. You can't go into adoption halfhearted. The background checks, fingerprinting, ... Read More about Stillbirth & Hope Through Adoption