When so much is out of your control when TTC, it feels empowering to be able to influence your chances. Welcome to the first in what might be a semi-regular post series! Fertile Friday Vol. 1: Vitamins & Supplements { rollover the image to see what’s what! } Juice / Kefir When trying to conceive, … Read More about Fertile Friday Vol. I
The Acupuncturist
I couldn’t stop crying Monday. My old fears of a missed miscarriage resurfaced with my body telling me I was pregnant but my mind saying, Hang on, something’s not quite right here. Thank gawd I had an appointment with my therapist. She reminded me that maxim, You’re not out til Aunt Flo shows but I wasn’t … Read More about The Acupuncturist
First Day
I will be out of the house from 10am to 10pm, and there will be blood and tears. Today is the first day of the new semester and the first day of my 4th cycle, post-miscarriage. Aunt Flo did not arrive with a bang as she usually does, but a small show of blood. Were … Read More about First Day
Hope
August 19th is the Day of Hope in the baby loss community, and that includes tiny babies lost in miscarriage. I learned about this in last week’s pregnancy loss support group meeting. The co-facilitator brought craft supplies for us to each make a prayer flag in remembrance of our lost babies. The idea is that … Read More about Hope
Please Don’t Take My Sunshine Away
It’s late Saturday evening. DH is at a baseball game with his dad and cousin (who is more like a brother) and I am having a quiet evening in. I decided to make jam — Peach, Habanero, and Lemon Basil — which takes a long time. (I will post the recipe soon!) As I waited … Read More about Please Don’t Take My Sunshine Away
Protected: I Caved
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Protected: To Pee, or Not to Pee…
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Protected: Tick Tock
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Reflection
On the beach, beneath a summer blue sky filled with curdled clouds, I found peace. Two lines in a book that brought relief and acceptance. I breathed easy for the first time in months and took joy in the scratchy sand between my toes and the silky water on my lips. The ocean breeze and … Read More about Reflection
Protected: Give & Take: The Rhythm of Acceptance
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