October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. This week, follow me on IG @ebby_writer for daily stories, fertility tips, and more! My sister-in-law posted a message on Facebook not to invite her to baby showers because it's too painful right now. I immediately felt seen because I've felt the same way since losing my … Continue reading I Still Can’t Attend Baby Showers
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Today, I Choose Joy
There comes a time in life when we decide to be happy regardless of how things turned out. I'm not talking about toxic positivity or pretending that things don't still hurt. I'm talking about focusing on things that we can control. I remember hearing Steve Harvey talk about how he was able to change his … Continue reading Today, I Choose Joy
A Miracle Christmas
If you've followed my story of infertility, you know how beautiful this Christmas is for my family and friends. I cannot wait to share how we got this little miracle. Blog post coming soon. I pray God's blessing on you and your family. I pray He grants you your heart's desire this holiday season! Merry … Continue reading A Miracle Christmas
What God Taught Me Through My Miscarriage
I typed and deleted, typed and deleted again. Where do I begin with this word God placed in my heart? Before pinning, I’d already contemplated “the when” God wanted me to share it. Should I wait till I receive the promise as hoped? After all, that would be less vulnerable. God revealed I want them … Continue reading What God Taught Me Through My Miscarriage
REBLOG:Mind your own womb
I had to reblog and share this because too many times people make comments and ask questions devoid of the pain behind them. Many times a woman delay in pregnancy is not her immediate choice. People may mean well but should think twice before asking someone when they will have children, get married, do…you feel in the blank. This blog articulates why you should think before asking and reiterates how its none of your business anyway.
Somewhere there is a woman: 30, no children. People ask her, “Still no kids?” Her response varies from day to day, but it usually includes forced smiles and restraint.
“Nope, not yet,” she says with a chuckle, muffling her frustration.
“Well, don’t wait forever. That clock is ticking, ya know,” the sage says before departing, happy with herself for imparting such erudite wisdom. The sage leaves. The woman holds her smile. Alone, she cries…
Cries because she’s been pregnant 4 times and miscarried every one. Cries because she started trying for a baby on her wedding night, and that was 5 years ago. Cries because her husband has an ex-wife and she has given him children. Cries because she wants desperately to try in vitro but can’t even afford the deposit. Cries because she’s done in vitro (multiple rounds) and still has no children. Cries because her best friend wouldn’t…
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