The infertility road can be a lonely one. Keep in mind while you feel lonely now, you won’t feel like this forever. There are people who have walked the road before you and who will walk behind you. Trying to conceive is an emotional journey. Feelings of anger, frustration, hurt, and jealousy can rear it's head at any time. Sometimes you may feel all of these emotions at once. … [Read more...]
Dear Mom who has recently miscarried
I know you have found my blog even though you never comment. I see it in my Google search referrals every day: "miscarriage quotes." Well I am writing to you today because there are a few things I want you to know.It's been thirteen months since my miscarriage and it still hurts.But it doesn't hurt all the time.The darkness will recede.It may not happen … [Read more...]
Simple faith
We are coming up on the first anniversary of my miscarriage. Though I know I am emotionally stronger now, I do have "down" days.I worry that I am getting too old to have more children, that the days of fertility have passed. I am turning 37 really soon. No spring chicken here--just me and my "old eggs."Most days, I'm pretty happy of where we are in our parenting … [Read more...]
You should be thankful…My miscarriage story
I saw a quote on Instagram that read "what other people are praying for, you are taking for granted." And this reminded me of my fertility, or rather current lack of fertility.I get exasperated and frustrated at how much work children are. When you are at your wits end while your toddler screams for "the lipstick for my eyelids" at Target, there is someone else within ten … [Read more...]