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In Defense of Birth Moms

8 August 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 7 Comments

Alright. I've given myself a few days. In fact, I've given myself over a week. Whenever something really upsets me I give myself a few days to calm down, think rationally, and gain some perspective before I respond, blog or facebook about it. This has saved me from saying and doing a lot of stupid … Continue reading In Defense of Birth Moms

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

Jumping!

26 May 2012 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 1 Comment

I was jumping to touch the top of the archway in our living room and cutesie tried to do the same πŸ™‚

Daniel the Daddy

4 May 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

This morning Aurelia climbed up on the coffee table and quickly fell head-first (of course) onto the floor. Usually when something like that happens Daniel and I will stand back and let her figure out she isn't hurt, calm herself down and continue playing.Β This teaches her to deal with being upset and calm herself down … Continue reading Daniel the Daddy

The Male Perspective

27 April 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

While infertility most commonly affects women, there is (almost) always another person involved. I can't begin to express how I really, REALLY don't understand the things my wife deals with. The only thing I feel confident I can say about struggling with infertility is I've come to love and appreciate my wife so much more … Continue reading The Male Perspective

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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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