Tag: infertility
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Hey Mama! – Mother’s Day
This week holds a special significance for me as it leads up to Mother’s Day weekend. This year, Mother’s Day carries a different weight, as I lost my beloved Grandmother six months ago. It marks the first time I won’t be able to call her and express my gratitude for the incredible impact she had…
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Preterm Labor at 28 weeks
Who would have thought I would start the 3rd trimester off in the hospital. But yep, I’m here. Today I’m officially 28 weeks, in the hospital, on the high risk floor in preterm labor. Yikes! Back story: At my 20 week appointment, they found a small bright spot on baby boys heart plus my AFP…
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Thank You.
I just want to thank all of your for your love and support during this life changing journey we are embarking on. All of your love, prayers, notes, text messages and wishes of baby dust have not gone unnoticed. I am only inspired to share because I know what it means to feel alone during…
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Reconnecting in Puerto Rico
The past few months have been different for my marriage. I can tell we are in a phase where we are stretching to grow but the stretching is exhausting and frustrating. Dom’s business is changing and growing (just as God promised) but he’s busier than ever. I’m working full-time and even after hours, with dozens…
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How I’m surviving Mother’s Day during this season of infertility
Mother’s Day is the day that we celebrate having amazing moms who have supported and loved us. But for many people like myself, Mother’s Day is a trigger, a reminder of my infertility, and my difficulty of becoming a mom. I know that some of you may think this it’s selfish, but it’s definitely a…
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6 things I have learned along my infertility journey.
When Dom and I decided we wanted to be parents, I stopped taking my birth control and was hoping I would be pregnant in no time. Every month I tested with high hopes only to be more and more disappointed as the months passed. When I decided to see a doctor to see what the…