Hi friends!! I took my first Blog Hiatus! :) thank you for staying with me, if some of you did...I was busy trying to get pregnant. I was literally self-centered, and although my focus went inwards and into our home and home-life, specifically, I realized regardless of how much you focus on getting pregnant, or worry about conceiving, it really doesn't actually help you GET pregnant. whew! Run-on sentence, right?!?!
So we didn't get pregnant with Leif's Danish sperm, the same donor we used with Hudson, our two-yr-old. And without judging myself or my feelings, I'll just say it...I was relieved. Kim appears to feel more loss than me, but I am the "host parent" (that's my terminology, not gay slang)...the mommy who would carry, and I was really concerned about donating my body for 2 years and being TIRED! We are a 35 and 46yr old couple. Had we started 10 years ago, we would have tried longer for more kids, I believe. But now, with travel to Denmark for artificial insemination becoming our last option for getting pregnant with a blood sibling of Hudson's...we have decided (for today) that we are done. And now we join the "Only Child" team...can't wait!!!
While I was super busy not getting pregnant, i did make some fabulous jewelry...funky rocker mod cowboy jewelry...here are my favorite summer pieces. I used recycled pukas and shells, as well as re-purposed silver and turquoise belts. Love these understated glamor necklaces. Again, if you have strands of old chains or shells...let me re-purpose them for you, too!
I totally stayed with you...and regarding getting pregnant, well - it DOES make you tired! I am so fearful of the first year after this baby is born. I remember the first year after Ellie was born and I was a freaking zombie!!! No two ways about it - I just didn't get enough sleep. So good for you for accepting what is, and getting on with things. Your jewelry is so beautiful - you have a true gift!
ReplyDeleteHi Anna, just stumbled upon your blog. I am a virgin blogger and never did this before. I get the trying to get pregnant thing, Gary and I were trying like crazy and it wasn't fun! If you know what I mean. The baby making is suppose to be fun, not a chore to get over with. Anyway, I see the middle necklace you wore to Harry and Will's recital. Are you selling it, cause I love the brown with the big white crystals. Anyway, let me know. I don't even know if you can reply to blog replies???? Happy adventures....love Kim S.
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