“We were up against time, and we had to make a decision right away since this baby boy was across the country.”
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“Not only was I grieving the loss of my husband, but the loss of the future I was supposed to have with him. The family. The children. The life I had always wanted. My home felt empty and useless.”
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“I have to remind myself that although taking care of that sweet little bundle of joy is my number one priority, taking care of myself needs to be a very close runner-up.”
‘There was ‘our’ baby girl, outside the courthouse, getting photographed on her adoption day with her family that was not us.’: Mom shares ‘beauty and brokenness’ of foster care, adoption
“My heart recognized her immediately. We were right back in that hospital room, meeting for the first time. Right back in our living room, rocking and feeding. My once upon a time little girl was right there.”
‘Since being diagnosed, I’ve never looked better. I’d rather have wrinkles any day than have this disease.’: Woman shares journey to diagnosis with Scleroderma, rare chronic illness
“A female doctor jokingly said to me that she wished she could have a little of what I have so she wouldn’t have to spend all her money on Botox.”
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“We are normalizing EVERYTHING for the sake of our own comfort and to help others feel less alone. But what if we are confusing common for normal?”
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“BigRed is the sweetest man I know. I can’t imagine my life without him.”
‘Going from no living children to 3 in 3 years was… a LOT. But I’m so grateful.’: Couple welcome rainbow babies, foster care adoption after heartbreaking loss
“These last few years have been far from simple. They have been filled with so many ups and downs; so much love, happiness, anxiety, and heartache. But they have taught me so much.”
‘I could see her tears of pride… and tears of relief because they DID IT.’: Sister shares admiration for single moms after nephew’s graduation
“She did it scared and afraid, with pain in her body and tears in her eyes. With support in her corner, but solo on the stage.”
‘We were fostering a teenager, potentially adopting a baby, and also pregnant.’: Mom shares incredible, fast-paced journey from newlyweds to family of 4
“Our son and daughter are 8 months and 3 days apart in age. We often get asked if they’re twins, and when we tell people ‘no,’ we regularly get the, ‘Wow, you guys got busy,’ response.”