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Adoptive Breastfeeding Update

22 March 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 2 Comments

I don't really like calling it "adoptive" breastfeeding, as though the breastfeeding I plan to do isn't REAL breastfeeding. At the same time I feel like I need to distinguish between regular old "I made a person and now I'm leaking milk" type of breastfeeding and "I took months of medication and herbal supplements then … Continue reading Adoptive Breastfeeding Update

First French Braid

13 March 20132 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

I successfully french braided Aurelia's hair for the first time 🙂 Here it is all cutesied up for church on Sunday. I did a side part then braided across the front to the back. 

Skip-Bo

1 February 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

All this time...Daniel has been a SKIP-BO CHEAT!Tonight it was brought to my attention that I'm not as awesome at Skip-Bo as I thought. Daniel casually mentioned to someone that he "always let's me win" at Skip-Bo. ALWAYS. Let me just explain why that might be a little shocking right now.It's true, I always win … Continue reading Skip-Bo

Roll Tide!

23 January 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Daniel really doesn't like Alabama head coach Nick Saban. So when we found out Alabama and Notre Dame would be playing in the BCS Championship game I knew who Daniel would be cheering hard for. Alabama's slogan is "Roll Tide", so on the day of the game I just couldn't help myself and this is … Continue reading Roll Tide!

New

11 January 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 3 Comments

I had a small epiphany of sorts a little while ago. I've been having a really tough time blogging about anything adoption related. Part of it is because of what I said in this post earlier, but really I knew there was more to it than that. I didn't know why I was able to … Continue reading New

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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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