My cousin Alyssa referred me to a great blog, written by a woman facing similar issues as I with regards to infertility. I found it very comforting to read some of the things she has gone through and how she is able to cope.Many people don't know what to say, so they either say nothing, or they say something very hurtful without even knowing it. Below is an excerpt from her blog. I found it to be ... [ Read More ]
Hostility
If you know me at all, you know I'm not a planner. I get a certain thrill out of being spontaneous and impulsive. I don't need to know what comes next in life. But subconsciously, I've planned on one thing my whole life: one day I would have babies, lots of babies.I try not to be too cynical and negative on my blog, but I'm feeling a little hostile today. Hostile in such a way that I probably ... [ Read More ]
It’s for the baby…
I haven't been the most pleasant person to be around as of late. And therefore have been pushing my friends away in an effort to spare them the negativity that emanates all around me. But it's more than just hostility... I genuinely feel like my life has been totaled, and it's hard for me to fake a good attitude. I would be a terrible waitress.This turbulence in our lives has brought Nick and ... [ Read More ]
Dear Uterus
Dear Uterus,I hate you with all the fires of hell. You have made me miserable for years, and the only thing that got me through it was knowing that it would be worth all the horrible menstral cramps and pelvic pain once I hold my own flesh and blood for the first time. But now I know the truth about you. You've flung your Endometrial garbage all over my falopian tubes, ovaries, and even ... [ Read More ]
Full Disclosure…
I've come to a point where sharing my innermost thoughts may in fact be therapeutic for me, so instead of hibernating in my own pitiful darkness and shutting everyone out, I've decided to let you all in and invite you to pray for me and keep me accountable.For so long, I've been terrified to let you in on my secret. Ashamed. And since this topic is discussed so little in ... [ Read More ]