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Category: Miscarriage

Remembering Our Babies

13 September 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 4 Comments

"Because someone we love is in Heaven, there's a little bit of heaven in our home."Today was our little September baby's due date.It's difficult knowing today there won't be a baby here to love, hold, cuddle, feed, or take for walks.Β That first miscarriage was easily the most difficult thing I've ever been through.As we came … Continue reading Remembering Our Babies

Hard

25 July 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Some days I am able to laugh and joke about my infertility.Some days I have infinite optimism that all of this will be for the benefit of our family and I'll be able to look back on it and see the good.Some days I am able to be over the moon, genuinely and wholeheartedly happy … Continue reading Hard

Rose of Sharon!

9 July 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

I've mentioned in earlier posts that I really tried to grow things in our yard this year and seemed to fail miserably. This was extra frustrating on top of the miscarriages because it seemed everything around me was dying. Today I am SUPER excited to post a picture of my first beautifully measurable success πŸ™‚ … Continue reading Rose of Sharon!

Construction, Safety and Sunflowers

19 June 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Aurelia is LOVING all the summer construction going on and lucky for her, its now in front of our house. For the last few days she's been spending a good amount of time at the window pointing and saying "tractor! tractor!" I don't know what they're all called so we taught her they're all "tractors." … Continue reading Construction, Safety and Sunflowers

Caitlin’s Story

10 June 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

When I did the Infertility Awareness Week posts back in April I had hoped that friends would read our experiences and be prepared for the possibility of being in the same position. I didn't know at the time that our blog would be so well received, so well appreciated and that it would give others … Continue reading Caitlin’s Story

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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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