“Adoption is a calling, not a backup plan.”
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“Adoption is a calling, not a backup plan.”
“This negative test I hold so tightly in my hand may cut me deep now, but I know this won’t last forever.”
“During the adoption process, when he could see I was having a tough day, he gave me the most powerful advice: ‘Dad, don’t give up hope and keep fighting because we will win!'”
“You don’t have to have it all together every minute of every day. You don’t have to feel the need to put on a brave face just because you think you have no other choice but to do so.”
“Who is there holding her hand during every ultrasound and blood draw? Who is there to wipe away her tears after every setback and share in her heartbreak? Who is there to remind her she will get through this and to never lose hope?”
“My struggle should not take away from your happiness.”
“We had now lost our second baby. We only had one embryo left, and one last chance at having a biological child.”
“I’ve listened as women explained to me how it should be while knowing it was never how it would be for me. I had to learn to give more of myself than I even knew how to give.”
“I wouldn’t wish you on anyone. But I’m choosing to embrace you because let’s face it, you aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.”
“Our friendship has allowed us to be each other’s support, to cry when things get tough, to encourage when one is feeling weary. We do our best to create memories for our kids that they can cherish forever.”