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Longing for Little Feet: How an Egg Donor Helped Me Conceive – Heidi’s Story

February 6, 2017

This post has been sponsored by Donor Egg Bank USA. I have received compensation to share this content. I was only 32 and married for just four years when my husband and I received a diagnosis that would define a large chapter of our lives: unexplained infertility. The diagnosis led us to explore many options […]

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It’s a good day…today – Catherine’s Story

August 16, 2015

I’ve always wanted to be a wife and mother, and there was never a doubt in my mind that my life would eventually take that course. In October 2013 I married my wonderful husband, Curtis, and we immediately began trying to conceive. A year and a half later, we found out that we were finally […]

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Silent Grief – Aradhana’s Story

February 15, 2015

“Breathe. Listen for my footfall in your heart. I am not gone but merely walk within you.” – Nicholas Evans Heartache. Heartache is worse than any physical pain; unfortunately, time is its only healer. A lot of you may have first experienced heartache back in school or college. I have also had a fair share […]

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An Unexpected, Full Quiver – Katie’s Story

November 16, 2014

I’ve always wanted a big family. Okay, well, originally I thought that meant four kids. When I was in high school I felt God distinctly tell me that He would call me to adopt someday. Those feelings were solidified when I met my husband, Tim, and he felt the same way too. After we married, […]

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Surviving a Stillbirth at 36 weeks – Guest Post by Taylor Arthur at Red Vine Spirituality

July 21, 2014

My husband, Jack was traveling the day my sister-in-law, Semmelle, and I excitedly walked into my OB’s office for my 36 week appointment. She had never been to an ultra sound before, and I was so excited to show her a sneak peak of her new nephew. I met her at my mother’s that afternoon, […]

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The Purpose in My Pain – S.L.’s Story

June 23, 2014

I didn’t become the mom I am when my husband and I decided to start a family. Like most people, God had been shaping my life for motherhood before I even knew it. It began when I was in preschool. I didn’t know it at the time, but I was sick. I’m not certain exactly […]

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The Story of My Miscarriage – Guest Post by Monica at Mommy & Love

June 5, 2014

I was haunted by the sound of the pause in the doctor’s room. I was there for an early ultrasound to hear my baby’s heartbeat. It would have been the very first time, but I left with nothing. All the excitement came and disappeared in what felt like a matter of seconds. I was left […]

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A Life Spent Loving Others – Mary’s Story

March 11, 2014

Mary was born March 12, 1980, the second child to Dan and Kathy. She became the younger sister and mentor to Leo-Paul (LP) and the older sister and friend to Tanika. From the very first moment of Mary’s arrival, she touched people’s lives physically and emotionally. At the tender age of 9 months while watching […]

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The Bitter Irony – Guest Post by Lizzi of Considerings

February 9, 2014

For the longest time, I was adamant that I didn’t want to be a mother. I had a horrible, tough childhood, subjected to victimization in a home ruled by depression, lies and the idol of marriage. Marriage was something which God had joined together, and no man, or woman, or child, should EVER try (or […]

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Hi! I'm Wynter. Wife to Jonathan and mama to Chloe, Adaya and Liam. I am a writer, artist, MarCom professional, freelance editor, and an avid gardener, TV lover and chocolate-covered cherries addict. Come back here each week for new, powerful stories of motherhood from real moms across the mother spectrum. Read More…

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