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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

Adoption Training

26 June 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 1 Comment

This last weekend we did our state required 10 hours of adoption training. The training was 3 hours Friday and 7 on Saturday. It was pretty tough for me because that seven hours was the longest I've been away from Aurelia since she came home from the NICU. Then when we got home Saturday she … Continue reading Adoption Training

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 🙂

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

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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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