What If?

Trigger warning: This post discusses both the emotional and physical fallout of pregnancy loss. Last month, I got one of the biggest surprises of my life: At age 42, after 5 years of trying, and then 2 years of making our peace with becoming empty nesters, I found out I was pregnant. Yes, you readContinue reading “What If?”

UN-Fertilized

Growing up, I always knew more than anything that I wanted to be a wife and a mother.  I think that overwhelming desire can be traced back to my early childhood, which was not exactly what you would call “stable.” It was filled with a lot of heartache and stress. Fortunately, things turned around duringContinue reading “UN-Fertilized”

My crappy blog introduction

Allow me to introduce myself:  My name is Amanda, and I hate introductions.  How are you supposed to do a blog intro anyway?  To me it feels like the first day of school, where the teacher makes you stand up, say your name, and “tell us something about yourself.”  I always panic in that situation. Continue reading “My crappy blog introduction”