“We endured a total of five IVF cycles, hundreds of shots, dozens of blood draws and ultrasounds, 75 or so acupuncture treatments, hundreds of supplements, 2 IUI cycles, one miscarriage, two chemical pregnancies and a lot of tears. I mean a LOT of tears.”
“I did not want to acknowledge this pregnancy until after at least 12 weeks. I finally had a conversation with one of the strongest, most supportive mamas I know, and she said that this baby deserves to be loved and acknowledged every day. Even if we never get to hold this baby in our arms, we get to love on them every day and celebrate their existence as it is.”
“I was terrified of what I ‘could’ lose, especially knowing how I felt about Colby… How could I possibly lose one just like him? Possibly with the same smile, giggle, cute little voice? I disconnected from the pregnancy, in an effort to protect myself…”
