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
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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
I became determined | Infertility
Josh and I had been married a little over two years when we decided it was time to start a family. I remember the conversation vividly. We were on our way home from dinner with my parents for my mom's birthday. We were almost home when I turned to Josh and asked "Do you think we're ready to have a baby?" His response was "sure!" That was the extent of it. From then on, I did what I always do when ... Read More about I became determined | Infertility
I woke up | The Beginning Of My Blogging Journey
When I was little, before I had learned to read and write, my mom bought me a diary. Every night before bed she would walk into my room, climb under the covers with me, and I would dictate my thoughts to her. The thoughts of a four-year-old aren't that deep but she would come in every night and write every word I said. Most entries would start off with the words "I woke up", which is always a ... Read More about I woke up | The Beginning Of My Blogging Journey