Author: rachel

the ugly truth…

(part one)  It is truly rewarding that so many people see my story–my handling of infertility– as graceful and inspirational. After all, it was my goal from the beginning to walk with grace no matter how painful the experience. But in having that mindset I think I have neglected sharing the really dark days…the days that brought me to where I… Continue reading the ugly truth…

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dear juan pablo,

HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY JUAN PABLO!!!! Well little monkey, your name is the most ‘Latino’ sounding of the bunch, isn’t it? And let me tell you, we always here about it. I think all of your future family and friends have made mention of how crazy beautiful Juan Pablo McCracken sounds. And I must admit, it… Continue reading dear juan pablo,

for my sweet friend…

There is only one thing I want my friends and family to truly understand about miscarriage:  The loss of a pregnancy is akin to experiencing the death of a loved one. We who continue to miscarry go through the grieving and mourning process just the same–every time. The anniversaries of the losses and the would-be due dates… Continue reading for my sweet friend…

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dear maria daniela,

Hello Princess! I’m not sure what your name will end up being so I am sticking with Princess for now. What do you think? I cannot believe papi and I will be there in a few short weeks to finally meet you. We hear that you are the shy one of the bunch. Your psychologist… Continue reading dear maria daniela,

i have bad days too!

I cried myself to sleep last night. I haven’t done that in a really long time. There are lots of bad days for us Infertiles. 🙂 I hadn’t had one for awhile, until this past week. The whole week seemed like a bad day. It caught me off-guard and sent me reeling. Those of us on infertile… Continue reading i have bad days too!

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paper chain countdown

446 This past weekend Brooklynn and I made a paper chain to mark our three-week countdown to when we leave for Colombia. We alternated colors representing the Colombian flag–cute, huh? Brookie is in charge of tearing off a loop each day, and is super excited about her ‘job’. We are so excited, and our chain… Continue reading paper chain countdown

belly wars

I was sitting in my sister’s car waiting for her to drop Spence off at grandma Hirschi’s. While I was waiting for her, I saw her sister-in-law, Sandi, cleaning out her van. She is pregnant with her fifth child and starting to really show. Wade her youngest was tagging along beside her, Anna her next… Continue reading belly wars

from checkingboxes.blogspot.com

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv9Rbthi0Po OK, so these guys decided they were going to tell their two sons that they are planning on adopting a little sister. Check out the boys’ reactions! http://checkingboxes.blogspot.com/2008/04/telling-kids.html

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