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29 November 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

I've been a bit slow on the blog the last few weeks because there hasn't really been much to write about. There is always something going on with adoption but not all of it is something we want to be public knowledge right away. Whenever someone does pick us we won't be talking about it until … Continue reading Random Updates

Aurelia’s 2nd Birthday

8 October 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Aurelia's birthday was last month but I've been a little slow getting pictures up. We've been VERY busy with the final adoption steps and the rental renovation. Anyway, here are some pictures from her party 🙂 We had her party at the park next to our adoption office :)Check out these cute mini-cupcakes I made! … Continue reading Aurelia’s 2nd Birthday

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

Ally’s Story

23 April 20122 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

My lovely friend Ally was wonderful enough to agree to do a guest post about her experiences with infertility. Ally is the friend who referred us to the UFC. It really saves my sanity to have someone I can go to and say, "We have a 27mm follicle!!!" and she not only wont look at … Continue reading Ally’s Story

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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