Just wanted to say thank you to all of you sweet souls who commented on our fertility issues. Josh and I are still hopeful and haven’t ruled out adoption. I honestly have tried not to even think about it this last year while the business has been growing. I hear that one of the best ways to get pregnant is to stop trying, so that is what my heart is shooting for at the moment! :)
Thank you again for your well wishes and prayers. They are much appreciated. Have a great weekend!
July 13, 2008 - 2:22 pm
this pic is just lovley!
k-
July 13, 2008 - 2:23 pm
so many of my friends are going through this..i’m actually adopted and have a pretty cool adoption story if you are ever interested.
i have no doubts that an amazing woman like you will one day be a mama.
xo
July 13, 2008 - 7:05 pm
Trust that someday you will be a mother and a great one too! And…it does happen when you don’t realize it…I had a baby at 40! Trust.
Ramona :)
July 13, 2008 - 9:05 pm
Hi!
I just found your site the other day, it’s wonderful!
I wanted to give you a little comfort as been there, done that girl. We suffered (and it truly is suffering) infertility and miscarriages before turning to adoption a few years ago. BEST thing I’ve ever done in my life. My girl absolutely rocks my world and gave me purpose & meaning. We made the decision to adopt when I realized that I wanted to parent, whether the child was under my heart or in it.
All that time going through our infertility, I thought I was being “punished”. After I held my baby girl in my arms for the first time, I knew I had instead been “chosen”. It’s a honor above all honors to be her mommy.
It doesn’t matter how motherhood comes to you. Keep the faith and I wish you all the joys and happiness in life.
Melissa
July 15, 2008 - 3:58 pm
Sara,
I love the title of this post “Still hopeful”. We also struggled with infertility for several years. Countless dr. appts., several artificial inseminations, endless shots, 2 cycles of IVF, tried every silly trick, suggestion, or idea offered, and an unbelievable amount of money. I know how you feel. Finally one day we had been, and are blessed with our daughter and twin boys all through infertility treatments. As I know few words can comfort the pain, what always got me through month to month was the thought of one day, somehow, not in the time line I thought was right, it would happen. I don’t know you, but I can tell through reading your blog and seeing your hard work with your business, and the beauty you see in all things, that you will be an amazing mom…and dad, when that day finally arrives. So continue to be “hopeful”.
July 15, 2008 - 6:20 pm
You are not along sara~I know so many couples who have experienced this with wonderful results in the end! I’m so hopeful for you both! xo chris
July 16, 2008 - 9:53 pm
I have been reading your blog for awhile now, my sister is a blogger and she has you on her sidebar. I just feel like this is a subject I actually have a great pride in sharing. My husband and I had been married for 10 years and had been through many fertility treatments when it became clear that we just wanted a family,we soon adopted our first beautiful baby from Korea, then five years later the three of us decided we wanted another child, then came daughter #two also from Korea. We were so blessed and then 2 years later, low and behold I was pregnant with our son! Talk about a shock- Our journey has been fantastic. We ended up with the family of our dreams and I truly believe that this was God’s plan. He has one for you as well, keep the faith it will happen as it should.
July 17, 2008 - 12:13 am
Hi Sadie
What a beautiful picture!!!
Someday you will be a mother!!
Continue to be hopefull….
xx
July 18, 2008 - 3:45 pm
I just adore your blog and style~ The photos are great.
You are exactly right about when you stop trying. My husband and I were married for 7 years and we kind of just gave up. Let me tell you we stopped trying and we now have a wild 4 year old boy running the place:) Keep your wonderful attitude and you two are a cUUUte couple~
Bristol
July 22, 2008 - 8:10 pm
I LOVE LOVE your site and blog, you are such an inspiring person!!
I too am adopted, and SOOO grateful for my fabulous parents and the life they have provided for me!! My parents tried for seven years to get pregnant, they ended up adopting me and my brother, and before the adoption was finalized my mom was pregnant with my sister. So there are four of us now, my brother and I started the bunch and my mom had two more birth children. Life works in funny ways sometimes!
hugs and wishful thoughts for you in your journey.
September 27, 2008 - 7:59 pm
How beautiful! It’s so gorgeous! Daisy~
July 10, 2009 - 7:46 pm
I just found you after reading Artful Blogging mag.-your blog photos are breath-taking. Every single one. (When I saw that pic of the baby on p. 29 I HAD to come see your work for myself! ) Your willingness to share personal struggles makes your blog all the more special and unique-thank you for sharing your life and work! As a new blogger/photographer, I am overwhelmed and in awe of it all!
November 6, 2009 - 4:11 am
I was infertile for 14 years. We adopted a baby boy 12 years ago and when he was 4 1/2 we fell pregnant. You are not alone. But I can tell you all those lonely bitter years melted away when I held our little adopted child for the first time. Your day will come my friend.
January 19, 2010 - 9:28 pm
You’re in my prayers for peace – we don’t always have the answers as I’m sure you know and many have told you in so many ways. Be hopeful. My friend Meghan just finished all her surgeries and procedures for rectal cancer this summer – she’s 34. She and her husband are not able to adopt now (because of her recent Cancer)and she is infertile. She is so hopeful. So brave. She doesn’t ask ‘why did I have cancer?” she says why did I survive when others don’t” sense of humor – OMG! So they are becoming foster parents in the hopes of adopting – so much love in their hearts. They just had a 7 month old abused little boy for 4 months and fell in love – he couldn’t stay with them. Long story but I hope I send a message of the people who have their stories, how they feel for you, share your dreams and keep you in our prayers. With Care, Jennifer
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