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The operative word is “Compartmentalize”
Learning to mentally compartmentalize life issues is not my strong suite. I think that’s true for most women. I usually allow things that cause me to feel distraught to endlessly slosh around in my brain for long periods of time. No wonder my poor husband feels helpless in his efforts to offer support, when in [...]
Some things are not better left unsaid
It was hard to figure out how to pick back up where we left off with our Adoptive Family, after we had limited contact during their pregnancy. Once their son arrived, I found myself feeling even more unsure of what to say or how to say it. I felt paralyzed by fear. Fear of what, [...]
And so….we meet
We were graciously given the opportunity to meet baby Matthew last weekend. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a bundle of nerves. While we had met Todd and Jen on several prior occasions, this would be our first face-to-face meeting with the little man that is connected to us all. We were grateful that [...]
I’m back with a little update
I’m sorry that I’ve been absent for two months. However, looking back, it was a much needed break and gave me time to focus on the holidays, my family, and get my emotions back in check. With the pending arrival of our Adoptive Family’s baby, I found I needed to give myself a lot of space [...]
Taking a break
I’m going to take a break from blogging about our experience as a Genetic Family through Embryo Adoption and take some much needed time to focus on my own family this holiday season. I don’t know when I’ll return. I hope the content that I have added will help you in your own journey, if [...]