
As more cousins gathered for some family time, I shared with them this experience and that while much is still unknown, my heart is all in and I have all the faith in the world that it will work out. It was interesting to hear one of my cousins say that she was an egg donor in her twenties and she simply understood my desire. I had never really looked at this from the donor's perspective and it is important to understand their role in this and that even though this baby will come from a generous donor, Bethany will always be this sweet thing's mama. I really enjoy sharing all of this with those around me because it opens others' eyes to a world that is not often talked about. I am lucky to have never experienced infertility, but I am finding such compassion for those that have walked these roads similar to Bethany and Phillip.
From the mouth of the actress that played my favorite character ever:
"Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th." - Julie Andrews
So glad you all were able to get away and share some time with family. And how perfect that that sign cropped up....just when you needed it! :o).....
ReplyDeleteIt was awesome! And to learn one of my cousins had similar experiences many years ago was really cool!
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