Category Archives: fertility

okay, i’m back

Posted on April 24, 2009 by rachel

And it feels so good. I have decided that this is something I need to do for me, and for others. I noticed that my last post here was in January. Obviously, we have updated on the family blog regularly … Continue reading →

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so not infertile

Posted on December 21, 2008 by rachel

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about just how infertile I really am. Distance and time from pregnancies, as well as recent conversations with friends, have helped me gain additional perspective on this topic. My conclusion is that even though I am medically … Continue reading →

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november rain

Posted on December 2, 2008 by rachel

Fall is my most favorite time of year…sipping hot chocolate, crunching leaves beneath my feet, the feel of brisk air on my face. (I know, I live in Las Vegas–but a girl can live in her memory, right?) It is a truly … Continue reading →

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it is not the same

Posted on October 13, 2008 by rachel

Adoption is not the same. It is not the same as creating life. I know there are many people who disagree with that statement. But for me, it is truth. My belief system holds that I was put here on … Continue reading →

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the moment i knew (part 6)

Posted on July 24, 2008 by rachel

I realized after reviewing the last couple of months of posting that I never finished discussing how I came to the decision to go forward with our adoption. It’s the most exciting post of the series, and I left it … Continue reading →

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full of grace (part 5)

Posted on June 17, 2008 by rachel

Spring of 2006 was tough fertility wise. One day I was considering adoption, the other discounting it completely. Although Adam and I had talked adoption before our marriage, it was a very different thing to expend the little strength I had in researching … Continue reading →

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decisions, decisions (the ugly truth, part 4)

Posted on June 16, 2008 by rachel

2006 encompassed desperation and hope in our home. In January, I went to Doctor to discuss some test results and options. I was very hopeful. Don’t ask me why, but I was. I felt stronger after the holidays. I had some much … Continue reading →

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magic pill (the ugly truth, part 3)

Posted on June 15, 2008 by rachel

Part 1……..Part 2 After our second miscarriage (ectopic), I really struggled. I was in survival mode at school….my poor students. I was an adequate teacher and did my job. I met deadlines and followed lesson plans, but I was not the fantastic … Continue reading →

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the ugly truth (part 2)…

Posted on June 9, 2008 by rachel

Adam and I found out we were pregnant for the second time the end of July 2005. This was great news! We were successfully able to conceive not too long after our first miscarriage in March. I was a little frightened every … Continue reading →

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the ugly truth…

Posted on June 4, 2008 by rachel

(part one)  It is truly rewarding that so many people see my story–my handling of infertility– as graceful and inspirational. After all, it was my goal from the beginning to walk with grace no matter how painful the experience. But in having that mindset I think … Continue reading →

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