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Category: Miscarriage

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

Water is Fun

25 May 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood. - Fred (Mr.) RogersToday was a good day 🙂 I'm still having a good amount of cramping from this second miscarriage which is no good, but Daniel … Continue reading Water is Fun

Birthday Fun

21 May 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

With my last miscarriage I just wanted to be alone, be sad and wait for it to be over. This time I've found I want to stay busy, stay distracted and try not to think about it. Fortunately, the first Saturday after finding out we had lost our baby was a very busy one. It … Continue reading Birthday Fun

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…

What to Say

22 April 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 1 Comment

Although I know I'm guilty of it, I do think it is really rude to unload fertility issues on the pleasantly fertile unless they welcome it. I know its probably really uncomfortable for my more fertile friends to have me talk to them about my dumb ovaries, having to inject things with needles in my … Continue reading What to Say

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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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