This is probably the hardest post I've ever wanted to write yet. I am an open person only to a point. I tend to be mostly private and fight my battles in secret. And yet, with Christian's death and my desire to continue helping other mothers and women, it forces me to be more open that I would normally be comfortable with. You see, I talk very little about what plans we have for having more children. I avoid the topic with friends and family, not just strangers and acquaintances. It's an … [Read More...]
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Grief wasn’t just present in our marriage after the loss of our son. It was also present throughout most of my pregnancy. While the Hubs and I had to tackle it individually, it also took a toll on our relationship. We’d been married for over three years and together for more than six when I […]
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The Hard Question – Do You Want More Children?
Do you want more children? Emphatically, that answer is yes. I want my Christian back more than anything, but that is not to be. The Hubs and I are in total agreement that ideally we'd be spending every moment on our sweet boy. But as we … [Read More...]
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This is probably the hardest post I've ever wanted to write yet. I am an open person only to a point. I tend to be mostly private and fight my battles in secret. And yet, with Christian's death and my … [Read More...]
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Do you want more children? Emphatically, that answer is yes. I want my Christian back more than anything, but that is not to be. The Hubs and I are in total agreement that ideally we'd be … [Read More...]
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