I experienced my first freak-out at school today. It wasn’t that bad, thankfully. In my first class, we got an activity sheet to write our names in a bubble and then fill in the surrounding bubbles with adjectives that describe ourselves. The example read “I am a(n)…Athelete, Mother..” there it was, first thing: that…… Continue reading Jan 30th – This is normal..right?
I was so motivated with RWF this afternoon. Mom and I finalized a petition on change.org to tell NC senators that insurance companies in the state should cover IVF. We posted it on facebook, in the first 5 minutes had over 10 people sign it; the first hour we had 30 people signed! Mom did…… Continue reading January 28th – If I can’t carry him..
The day after my birthday – January 21st 2012 Yesterday was my 27th birthday, what was supposed to be a day that I looked forward to for several reasons. I was looking forward to receiving baby presents instead of presents for myself, and having a “happy birthday mommy” card that I’m sure Jake would have…… Continue reading January 21st 2012 – Bday Blues
**Caution: Emotional Journal Entry!** Today was good, especially for having gone through what we did yesterday. It was hard, by far the most nerve wrecking thing we’ve ever had to deal with. At the same time it was beautiful and precious. I entered the sanctuary and saw the urn at the altar and realized..that’s my…… Continue reading January 15th 2012 – A month later
Here is the first journal entry I wrote following our whole ordeal. It may contain some raw, uncomfortable & emotional substance, but with the good comes the bad. Our story isn’t the same unless you know it all. 1/13/12 Tomorrow is the memorial for Robert William. The sadness and pain I feel tonight is debilitating;…… Continue reading January 13th 2012
