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  • Infertile, Still Fruitful

    Infertile, Still Fruitful

    My husband and I love fruit. He even likes fruit for dessert. I would hardly classify a bowl of strawberries “dessert,” but pour some sugar, chocolate, and whipped cream on it and you’ve got yourself a sweet treat! The thing we get made fun of for the most is our love for pineapples. We’ll eat…

  • Super Powers: Part 2

    Super Powers: Part 2

    Some of my super powers are obviously making coffee, choosing the right gifs for texting emphasis, and watching TV. Ok I’m kidding. My actual favorite super power is rapping. I hope you understand how silly it feels to write that sentence, but really [Insert serious face]: this time I’m serious. The fact that this is…

  • Super Powers: Part 1

    Super Powers: Part 1

    After my husband puts Bella down for the night and when he isn’t falling asleep (because that’s what usually happens when he finally sits down), we watch our TV shows together. Some of our favorites are The Voice, Shark Tank, World of Dance, America’s Got Talent, etc. We like non-reality shows too, but these are…

  • Gummy Bears

    Gummy Bears

    We were able to adopt our daughter the day she was born. Practically since that day (don’t get mad at me; I’m exaggerating), she has loved fruit snacks. She is almost three now and I try to limit her sweets, so they are an extra special treat when she gets a bag. Today was one…

  • What My Uterus Tells Me, Part 2; Part 2

    What My Uterus Tells Me, Part 2; Part 2

    …CONTINUED Endometriosis’ older, uglier sister, adenomyosis, is found within the muscle itself, vs. on the surface, so treating it means removing the muscle, or portions of it. Within the last several months, multiple ultra sounds, an MRI, and a diagnostic surgery have detected 3 large masses of that ugly sister within the baby building bubble…

  • What My Uterus Tells Me: Part 2; Part 1

    What My Uterus Tells Me: Part 2; Part 1

    “Perspective.” Definition: A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. Perspective is a powerful noun. It gives us the ability to look at the world/our condition, good or bad, in multiple ways. I would say we have a choice in the matter. That rainy day either ruined our long-awaited outside…

  • Eres Un Regalo: A Love Letter for Birthmothers

    Eres Un Regalo: A Love Letter for Birthmothers

    The fear in the room was palpable, and so was the pain of a thousand heartbreaks. After what felt like a lifetime after walking into the room but was probably more like 15 minutes, the nurse finally asked me if I wanted to hold her. She asked the birthmother’s permission right before I graciously accepted her into…

  • The Year We Became Grateful For My Broken Uterus: A “Lairytale”

    The Year We Became Grateful For My Broken Uterus: A “Lairytale”

    Our house is looking quite different these days. The sight of baby toys and thing-a-majigs use to make me sad, but now they are pleasantly scattered around the floor or wherever our long-awaited daughter decides they belong. I draped a towel across the base of the fireplace so she doesn’t pick at the white plaster…

  • Happy Beginnings!

    Happy Beginnings!

    My husband wanted to share his thoughts and words of the adoption process through today, Isabella’s “Gotcha Day”!  Enjoy! `Happy “Gotcha Day” to our beautiful gift, Isabella “Bella” Noel B-R-U-N-O!!! We are so very blessed to have you in our lives. You bring joy to EVERYONE that crosses your path with that constant, beautiful smile…

  • El Fruto De Mi Sufrimiento

    El Fruto De Mi Sufrimiento

    With a full belly, her head floated down to my shoulder as she drifted into sweet slumber for the night.  Her peaceful face just happened to tilt towards mine, which allowed me to gaze at what I soon realized to be a peace of heaven of earth.  Perfection.  Innocence.  And although being a mommy is…