If you're here from ICLW, welcome! I have information about our journey to parenthood and our experience with infertility up in the tabs at the top of the page. Basically, we are parents to a one year old after IVF #2 was a success and we are now pregnant with #2 "naturally" after going to CC.RM for our one day workup... It's been quite the adventure!
The past year has been a tough one. Really tough and, at times, I wasn't sure how I was going to keep going along. I couldn't imagine getting to the holidays and having everything be OK. But, miraculously, here we are and everything is better than ok, it's great! I have so much to be thankful for every day...
For one, I am thankful that my marriage has been forced to face ups and downs. I know that MBL and I are in a better, healthier, stronger place because of what we have gone through. I know that we are more grateful for the little things because of the big, hard things that have happened in our life. And while it would have been better all around if we hadn't had to face those big, ugly things, I am thankful that in doing so we have grown closer together.
Every day of my life I am thankful for the gift of parenthood. It was a hard journey getting to this point and I certainly would have loved an easier route, but the end result has been more than worth the pain of our journey getting to this point. Piper is at such a fun age and I just treasure seeing her grow and learn every day. Being her mommy is such a joy and a priviledge!
I am thankful for my family. Not just my little family of three, but my extended family of my parents, MBL's parents, and our siblings. I am thankful that Piper has cousins to grow up with. It's a gift to be surrounded by the people who love and care for you no matter what. And I am especially thankful that I am able to spend quality time with them. Today that included running a 5k and going to the zoo; a day full of great memories!
Finally, I am thankful for the baby in my belly. I am grateful that we have made it this far and that everything looks good. I am so thankful that I get to experience pregnancy again and that Piper gets to be a big sister. I feel very blessed for this amazing gift!
What are you most thankful for today? What are you most thankful for during the every day? How did you spend your Thanksgiving?
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Hey, congrats on your pregnancy!
ReplyDeleteAlthough you have had a rough year, you have such an excellent attitude of thankfulness.
Congratulations on your surprise pregnancy after your ODWU at CC.RM! Are you planning on finding out the gender?
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet and thoughtful post! Again, so happy for you and hoping only the best going forward! Most of my Thanksgiving was spent at the urgent care as my sister got a severe stomach flu while visiting... and then my 1 year old got a fever of 104 suddenly. *sigh* But the left overs are spectacular! :) And still, I'm grateful for family and the support network they provide.
ReplyDeleteHi from ICLW! I have not visited your blog in a while - congratulations on baby #2!
ReplyDeleteHi from ICLW...congrats on #2!!!
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