My husband and I have been working on decluttering our home, as of late. And with that came a big realization: The last thing that we really need is more stuff. So color me thankful that this year, there wasn’t a lot of “stuff” at Christmas. We received mostly practical gifts that we needed, that […]
Infertility
585 Days
It’s been 585 days since I’ve been in this space. 585 days. I’m sorry for leaving this space black. For just disappearing with no explanation, no sentiment, no warning. It wasn’t on purpose. Like most things in life that require a little discipline and motivation, I kept telling myself that I’d get back to it “tomorrow.” […]
Why We Can’t “Just Adopt”
When you open up about your fertility struggles with others, it seems like the most common question you receive is, “So are you thinking about adopting?” And the longer you try to get pregnant, the quicker that question turns into “Why don’t you just adopt?” The question usually comes out of a loving place… A place of comfort, […]
Acting my Age
I think I’ve always been an old soul. I’ve always wanted a fulfilling, meaningful life and have worked hard to achieve that. To focus on the things and people and activities that matter the most. And part of that has meant doing things different and sooner than a lot of my peers. While people my […]
A Letter To My Fertile Friends
…from me (your infertile friend). This is kind of awkward, isn’t it? This position that we’re in. There seems to be an elephant in the room when we talk. And I want to take a moment to clear the air. To get on the same level. So grab a cup of coffee and get comfy. […]
6 Ways to INSTANTLY Relieve Stress
As you may imagine, dealing with infertility is one of the most stressful things I’ve ever gone through. The “what ifs” are constantly swirling in my mind, my body is stressed from trying different medications and eating styles, my heart is overwhelmed thinking about what may (or may not) come. This situation is an invitation into […]