This blog post has been in my drafts since August 2016. That was a month following my D&C for a "missed miscarriage"; a blighted ovum. It feels like just yesterday and a lifetime ago—my second miscarriage in only a handful of months. It's been two years since I've had a positive pregnancy test. ...
National Infertility Awareness Week
This week is National Infertility Awareness Week. Here are some fast facts about infertility. The word itself refers to not being able to get pregnant after a year of trying (or 6 months if your 35+). It can also refer to women who can get pregnant but are unable to stay that way. Approximately 10% ...
Fruit of the Spirit: Joy | Bible Journaling Process Video with Purpose Driven Essentials
Purpose Driven Essentials is a Christian-based lifestyle monthly subscription box. There are two types of subscriptions—the Purpose Driven Family Kit: filled with entertaining games, inspiring movies, and engaging family activities, and the PDE Mini Kit. I received the latter this month in exchange ...
8 Things You Should Never Say to Your Friend Going Through Infertility
Today marks one year since I had to have a D&C for a missed miscarriage. I knew the date looked familiar but it wasn't until my mom called to check on me (bless her) that I realized why. The crazy thing is that I was just sitting down to start writing this post when she called. I don't believe ...
Difficult Times
I want to talk about something difficult. Ya'll, I'm struggling. The thing is, it's a trying time for many of us. It's been radio silence over here because there are just so many things I want to share, and at the end of the day, I haven't had the energy for it. As a family, we've done things I'm ...