In this life there are many things to be grateful for… The air that we breathe, that our body is functioning properly, our children.. That’s why when I found out […]
Infertility
My First Pregnancy – A Lesson in Managing Expectation
I had gotten married “late” at age 31 and assumed since it took a while to find my bashert that having children would come when we wanted it. When it didn’t come […]
I’m Sorry I Didn’t Bring Brownies
When Risa* showed up at our door, two hours into moving day, with a platter piled high with homemade chocolate chip cookies, I promised my nine-year-old self that I would […]
Support Systems – A True Lifeline
In 2012, I was pregnant with my second child. Some of my friends knew the scary drama that came with this pregnancy because I was open about it, I needed […]
What’s in My Bag?
I’m a former Girl Scout, so I like to come prepared. Here’s what I brought in my bag for yesterday’s egg retrieval (ER). This was ER #4, so I’m becoming […]
A Story of Faith, Survival, Loss and of Hope for the Future
Every married couple once they hear the news that they are expecting their first child is overcome with joy: “Wow we are going to become parents!”. For my wife and […]