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After struggling with infertility for over a decade, we finally have our baby in our arms.
On this journey, I've had my fair share of disappointment and heartbreak. I am finally a mom through the gift of open adoption. I look forward to sharing with you how I became a mom and what it's like to navigate the world of private adoption.
Tag Archives: infertility
Grateful
The past week has been a whirlwind. You. Have. No. Idea. Let’s just say, I feel blessed beyond belief. Let’s just say that my cup runneth over with love and support. Above is a picture of some cards I have … Continue reading
“I have something to tell you.”
My husband and I were casually enjoying an appetizer and a seasonal brew at a chain brewery (Berliner weisse? Yes, please!) when the familiar buzz alerted me that I had a voicemail message on my cell phone. ”Hey Lacie, it’s … Continue reading
Mama Penguin
“I don’t know how you do it.” “You are so strong.” “It’s inspirational, the way you keep going. If it were me, I would have given up a long time ago.” These are things that I often hear. Strong? I … Continue reading
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Tagged infertility, march of the penguins, talking about infertility
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I Need Your Help With An Exciting Project from RESOLVE.
Hello Fans! Ahem, I have been pretending that I have fans since I was three years old and twirling baton in parades. My mom would spend would seemed like hours but was probably ten minutes getting my hair and makeup … Continue reading
That Person That I Hate to Be
I hate being THAT person. You know THE ONE. THE ONE who other people are nervous to tell when they are expecting a new baby. THE ONE who is staring down the barrel of yet another birthday without a baby … Continue reading
This calls for an investigation.
We’re talking about an investigation of my uterus, of course. Unfortunately, the two home pregnancy tests that I took on Sunday and Monday were both negative. Sunday was a day of sadness and that’s what inspired me to write the … Continue reading
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Tagged embryo adoption blog, infertility, talking about infertility
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Looking In
There is a beautiful chateau in the middle of the woods. As I approach it, I am smiling. I can see the warm glow from within. There’s a chill in the air and it is starting to rain, so the … Continue reading
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Tagged embryo adoption blog, infertility, what infertility feels like
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A package from the stork (aka: The FedEx Fairy)!
Guess what came in the mail today! I was sort of confused. Was it the FedEx Fairy, or was it the stork who left me this box full of treasures? Look at this sweet little bag inside! It was full … Continue reading
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Tagged embryo adoption, FedEx, infertility, injections, medication
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Anyone want a shot? How about a syringe? Okay, perhaps a fun syringe pen?
Sorry, we’re not talking tequila, folks. Not even cheap vodka. Today’s Doctor’s appointment was mostly about the shots, and not the “It’s girls night out, let’s order shots!” kind. You get the point…or literally, I’ll be getting the point. Let’s … Continue reading
STDs and other Urgent Matters
I just thought I’d pop in for a little update for those of you who are losing sleep as you anxiously await my next blog post. Yesterday, at approximately 2:05 pm, I reached into my laptop bag and noticed that … Continue reading
