Intro
Well, I guess I should be the first to go ahead and introduce myself. I am slowly starting to add authors, so please, feel free to post, vent, share info, etc. as often as you want/need. Eventually I would like to make this blog private, but since it's still in the beginning stages, it'll be public for a while.
I'm Jen, and I live in beautiful Ithaca, NY with my husband and 2 year old daughter. When things weren't going quite the way we planned, as far as having more kids goes, I started school again. Not only did I feel like it was something I needed to do (pregnancy or not) but I needed something intense to help me through a semester of tests, fading dreams and depression. I must say, going back to school was not what I pictured for me, but I'm glad Heavenly Father pushed me a year ago to fill out an application for the local community college. I would have never guessed I would be in my current situation. It just goes to show that He has a plan and can see the end from the beginning.
My beautiful 2 year old is the joy of my life! She's a happy little girl who loves Cinderella and knows when Mommy needs a "tiss." I thank Heavenly Father every day for her!
I love all kinds of music! Especially country, classical and showtunes! I teach piano lessons and have been the primary music leader for a year now (just tackled my first program, phew!). I love reading, cooking/baking and being with my wonderful husband (who is a grad student).
My daughter came after a miscarriage. We tried for 3 months before the miscarriage and then only 1 before we got pregnant with her. We thought number 2 would be a breeze and waited until I stopped nursing to start trying.
We have been trying for #2 for 9 months now. I've been through false diagnosis, tests, and have a round of hospital tests next month. 9 months sounds so long now. However, I am a firm believer that it doesn't matter if you've been trying for 9 or 2, it's still hard! I remember back in May (month 2) I was having problems (this is when I got a false diagnosis) and most doctor's wouldn't even consider treating anything yet since we hadn't been trying for a year. Even yesterday at my appointment, my doctor said we can do some tests, but not all because we need to try 2 1/2 more months. Anyways, I guess that is my round about way of saying, please do not feel ashamed or embarassed if you have been trying for a shorter time than me or anyone else and need support.
I guess that is it for now. Keep spreading the word about this blog! I'm glad so many are willing to talk about their struggles and hopes!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
I'm Jen, and I live in beautiful Ithaca, NY with my husband and 2 year old daughter. When things weren't going quite the way we planned, as far as having more kids goes, I started school again. Not only did I feel like it was something I needed to do (pregnancy or not) but I needed something intense to help me through a semester of tests, fading dreams and depression. I must say, going back to school was not what I pictured for me, but I'm glad Heavenly Father pushed me a year ago to fill out an application for the local community college. I would have never guessed I would be in my current situation. It just goes to show that He has a plan and can see the end from the beginning.
My beautiful 2 year old is the joy of my life! She's a happy little girl who loves Cinderella and knows when Mommy needs a "tiss." I thank Heavenly Father every day for her!
I love all kinds of music! Especially country, classical and showtunes! I teach piano lessons and have been the primary music leader for a year now (just tackled my first program, phew!). I love reading, cooking/baking and being with my wonderful husband (who is a grad student).
My daughter came after a miscarriage. We tried for 3 months before the miscarriage and then only 1 before we got pregnant with her. We thought number 2 would be a breeze and waited until I stopped nursing to start trying.
We have been trying for #2 for 9 months now. I've been through false diagnosis, tests, and have a round of hospital tests next month. 9 months sounds so long now. However, I am a firm believer that it doesn't matter if you've been trying for 9 or 2, it's still hard! I remember back in May (month 2) I was having problems (this is when I got a false diagnosis) and most doctor's wouldn't even consider treating anything yet since we hadn't been trying for a year. Even yesterday at my appointment, my doctor said we can do some tests, but not all because we need to try 2 1/2 more months. Anyways, I guess that is my round about way of saying, please do not feel ashamed or embarassed if you have been trying for a shorter time than me or anyone else and need support.
I guess that is it for now. Keep spreading the word about this blog! I'm glad so many are willing to talk about their struggles and hopes!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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