Guess what?? Today's the day!!
My very first guest blog ever is posted over at E, Myself, and I!
Want to know an interesting (and completely un-related to anything) factoid? E and I got married on the EXACT SAME DAY. June 30, 2007. Is that cool or what? Just one of many reasons we're such good blog-buddies.
Anyways. So now it's time for you to head on over to her blog and act all supportive while I pour my heart out. It'll be fun for all, I promise!
Click here to read my Letter to New Moms.
Amen! Thanks for giving voice to that!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really great post. As always, I hate that you even had to write it, but you really did a great job.
ReplyDeleteso well done!
ReplyDeleteOh Erika -- Your letter broke my heart. Please don't give up EVER. I sat for years watching every friend I had and all 3 of my sisters pump out babies left and right with virtually no trouble at all. I celebrated each and every baby they brought into this world with smiles and hugs (and silent tears). I had always thought that I would get married, have babies and live happily ever after. But what I learned was live cannot be planned out on paper. My first obstacle was not getting married until later in life so of course I had to start pumping them out right away, right?. When I didn't start "pumping them out", I tried every treat in the book, every shot they had, spent a lot of money and cried on a regular basis BUT I never gave up. NEVER ONCE. And now, 9 pregnancies later and 4 healthy children (last one coming late in my 40s), you better believe I'm down on my knees constantly thanking God for these miracles.
ReplyDeleteMy point is, don't give up, don't stop trying, spend everything you have. It will be worth it in the end. And if nothing comes of it, adopt. There are plenty of babies out there that will gladly love you and hug you your whole entire life and they will call you mommy.
I truly wish you all the best and I will say a pray for you and Matt that everything works out the way it's supposed too.
New follower because Bird put a link to your letter and to your blog. Your letter was amazing and thoughtful and what I have read of your blog so far I'm excited to follow your journey!
ReplyDeleteOh, friend! What a beautiful letter. I loved every word. Even as someone who isn't trying, I get frustrated when parents get annoyed by their children, so I can only imagine how that's magnified x10 for you! I think you did such a wonderful job of putting your thoughts to "paper" (screen?) and you really shared an incredible message. Thank you for being brave enough to write your story! I'm sure sharing it on your own blog is one thing, but sharing it somewhere else had to be intimidating! I admire you!
ReplyDeletegreat guest post. i really liked the analogy. i cannot wait for your time to come. it is going to be amazing! love you!!!
ReplyDeleteI am happy to have found your blog after reading your post on E's blog and look forward to getting to know you (in a blog kind of way) :) Great writing, great topics, great blog! Perf!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog through E, myself and I. I loved your post and brutal honesty. I am at year 1 of trying for children and can relate so vividly to your analogy. Glad to know we aren't alone.
ReplyDeletebeautiful letter. thank you for opening up!
ReplyDeletei found you from e. i loved your post and how witty you are. and yay, i'm your 100th follower!
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing your story.
Another new follower from E, Myself and I. What a beautiful post. It takes a lot of balls to wear your heart on your sleeve for a bunch of strangers and I admire you for it! Look forward to reading more!
ReplyDeleteLoved the letter! I totally cried. Having a friend who is going through this battle has taught me so much about what you wrote about....being thankful for everything...but also about being sensitive and aware of other women around me. I love you and will be joyously be in the audience at your graduation. <3
ReplyDeleteI wish this letter that you wrote would have been around 12 years ago when our infertility journey started. Oh, how I longed for someone to understand. Thank you for being vulnerable. Thank you for being honest and real.
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through a friend who is going through infertility. This was such a good reminder to praise and thank God for all the good and the bad in my life. Daily. Moment by moment.
Prayers, Love and Blessings,
Allison