I didn't cry at first. Just sat there in disbelief that this could be happening again. I called for my husband, and the look in his eyes as he brought his hand to his face did me over. I began to sob. Quietly. Because the difference between our first experience and this one was that … Continue reading The Miracle of Matthew: Pregnancy After Loss & A Miscarriage Scare
Adoption Update – November 2018
Kicking off National Adoption Month with an update on our journey 💙 A little background... A precious 2-year old boy walked through our front door on December 19, 2017. He was followed by his foster mom at the time, who was carrying his precious 1-year old brother. It was love at first sight for this … Continue reading Adoption Update – November 2018
Remembrance Day Everyday
Today, October 15th, is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, an internationally recognized day for families to honor and remember their babies gone too soon. As for me, it has been 2 remembrance days 2 awareness months 2 mothers days 520 total days since my first baby left Earth. And I've thought about, longed for, … Continue reading Remembrance Day Everyday
Some Parenting Realness
It's 4am and this mama can't sleep. Baby usually pushes on my bladder in the 3 o'clock hour every night. I'm lucky if I can fall back asleep within the few hours I have left before it's time to start the day. I know, I know...using my phone doesn't help. But my mind is heavy. … Continue reading Some Parenting Realness