Out & Proud

He isn't a mistake. He isn't a bad decision. 

He's our perfect, beautiful, miracle baby.

Our perfect, beautiful, miracle IVF baby.

For a long time I was worried to admit that to everyone. I feared we might be judged and made to feel bad about our decision.

It wasn't easy. It takes an emotional and physical toll on the body that I never anticipated. I've been through it twice now. The first time ended so badly that I wasn't sure I would ever go through with it again. Can you imagine how happy I am now that I did? Maybe someday, I'll write a blog detailing the process. The shots, appointments, testing, surgical procedures...I'd do it a million times over for the blessing it brings.

When my son grows up, he will know how he got here and he will know that we are NOT ASHAMED of it. He is beautiful, his existence is beautiful - a blessing beyond all measure. He is meant to be here. He has a place and a purpose on this planet and in our lives. 

So there. We're out of the closet. Out & Proud, as they say (but not like that). :)

I want to thank all of you who supported us with love through our journey. It was a wonderful time in our lives! And, to those of you who are going through the same thing, past, present or future, we wish you all the miracles you can handle!

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