ivf – The Journey So Far

Home Stretch

I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want to say in this blog. One of the down falls of social media is that most people only feel comfortable (myself included) showing the highlights of life. The messy pieces are often not easily revealed. This can make it isolating for some as it can beContinue reading “Home Stretch”

Pink

I wish I could tell you that there was a lot going on in life other than preparing for a baby, but it really is all consuming. I am twenty-one weeks today and my calendar says the baby is the size of a banana. As large as I am, it feels like a bunch ofContinue reading “Pink”

Here We Go

I found out shortly after writing the last blog, that we were in fact pregnant. I have never been known for my ability to have patience, so I tested the night before the blood test confirmed it and cried when I saw the positive result. Due to the last miscarriage, I also knew I neededContinue reading “Here We Go”

A Wild New Year

2025 ended quite chaotically for me. We have decided to move to a new house, as our German Shepherd needs a fenced in yard to run around and play in. Our current home has a beautiful view of the water, but the insulation is so poor it gets really cold in the winter and reallyContinue reading “A Wild New Year”

The Need for Pauses

I’ve always been a seeker. I like depth. I enjoy pondering the mysteries of life and trying to find purpose and meaning within it. My most favorite thing is conversations with people when the masks are off. I’m not a fan of the superficial. I remember back in my early twenties when the book TheContinue reading “The Need for Pauses”