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Friends, Family and Fenway

5 July 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Last weekend was a busy one. Daniel came home from his business trip to Boston, some friends came to visit, and we had a big family dinner at my grandparents' house.First, Daniel's business trip. I don't even think it should be called a business trip. Yeah, there was a big conference type thing and he … Continue reading Friends, Family and Fenway

Please Excuse the Mess

26 June 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

We've decided not to do a separate blog for adoption. Instead, we will be incorporating our adoption information into what we already have here. This will be great for birth moms because it will be all of our information in one place. So, for the next little while (a.k.a. as long as it takes for me … Continue reading Please Excuse the Mess

Adoption Training

26 June 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 1 Comment

This last weekend we did our state required 10 hours of adoption training. The training was 3 hours Friday and 7 on Saturday. It was pretty tough for me because that seven hours was the longest I've been away from Aurelia since she came home from the NICU. Then when we got home Saturday she … Continue reading Adoption Training

Second Miscarriage

29 May 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 2 Comments

Like I've said before, I've received a lot of thank yous from friends, telling me they appreciate my willingness to discuss my experiences with infertility and our miscarriage. Because of this I've decided to write a little about this second miscarriage, what was different, and what might help others who find themselves in the same … Continue reading Second Miscarriage

One more for the road…

17 May 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 6 Comments

I'm not sure how to start this off so I'll just jump into it. We had/are having a second miscarriage. Its sad and disappointing but after the last few weeks it is, and I know this sounds strange, a relief to finally have closure and be able to move on. Here is what we have … Continue reading One more for the road…

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Hi, I’m Jess. I share simple ways to build joy in yourself, your family, and your community. I’m a foster mama writing about mental health, infertility, adoption, home education, life and love. Welcome!

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