Today Show segment on neonatal loss
I just discovered that The Today Show (on NBC) is planning to air a short documentary tomorrow morning(Thursday, October 12th at 8:09 a.m.) about the struggles of infertile couples. It will discuss the...
View ArticleMothering my mother
Thank you to all of you who left supportive comments to my last couple of posts and particularly for the prayers and good wishes for my mom's health. She had her cardiac bypass surgery two weeks ago...
View ArticlePeople say the darndest things
As I take some very early steps toward adopting a baby, I sometimes question the wisdom of talking openly with people about it at this point. At times it is excruciating to work through my feelings...
View ArticleEat, drink, and be merry
Creepy music swelled in my ears as the giant Tootsie Roll bent menacingly toward my prostrate form with pliers while a nun hovered grimly in the background....No, it was not a nightmare; it was my...
View ArticleProbable blogging hiatus
Hello, all. I have been contemplating my schedule between now and the end of the year and realized that it probably won't leave much time, if any, for blogging. I am anticipating much craziness and...
View Article2007: Pregnancy and hemorrhage and cancer, oh my
Hello again. I hope that you all had a nice Christmas and a good New Years. I have some news. First, right around Christmas (when, by the way, I had a bad respiratory infection), I discovered that I...
View ArticleMore bad news
First of all, THANK you for all of your kind words and prayers. They mean more to me than I can express. Since I had been away from my blog for such a long time, I wasn't even sure if anyone was still...
View ArticleUpdate from Jill's Husband
This is Jill's husband Bill writing on behalf of Jill to update her blog. She has not had any easy access to a computer or the internet while we have been at her parents during her dad's illness. She...
View ArticleLoss and more loss, but also mercy
Hello again (said sheepishly after a long absence from the blogosphere). I didn't actually drop off the face of the earth; I am still here. Thank you so much for all of your lovely, kind comments and...
View ArticleInvincible summer
Thank you for all your kind comments in response to my last post. Once again, I was very touched by your compassion and support; it has been a real blessing to me.It has been two months since I lost...
View ArticleHello again
I have neglected this blog to such an extent lately that I am not quite sure how to start this post, and I imagine it being greeted only by the sound of crickets. I am still here, though, still alive...
View ArticleI have some news!
Hello, everyone. It has been a while, and I hope that you all are doing well. I have some exciting news on the adoption front: we are matched with an expectant mother who has chosen us to parent her...
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THE BEST BLESSING EVER!!!
I am thrilled and grateful to announce that a new little life has entered our lives:SOPHIA GRACEBorn: Tuesday, July 24, 2:38 p.m. 7 lbs., 1 oz., 19 inches longAdopted into our family (pending...
View ArticleGuest Blogger
In an effort to jump-start Jill's blog, Jill has graciously allowed me (her husband) to update all of you on the goings on in our household. Jill has not written at all because she has been so busy...
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