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Have you ever force-fed a cat?

Moriarty, my fearless Tiny Cat, my Tiny Baby Kitten, my Morty-Cat, has traveled quite the road since we adopted him less than two years ago. Continue reading Have you ever force-fed a cat?

In Kim's WordsAugust 8, 20192 Comments
Baby, Birth, Family

I had a baby!

I had a baby! It was eight and a half months ago, but better late than never, right? Quick birth story: Our son was born underwater in our bathtub, in our darkened bathroom, into his father’s strong hands, just as we planned. No monitors, no bright lights, no prodding hands, no medical intervention, no strangers. It was exactly the birth I wanted for him and … Continue reading I had a baby!

In Kim's WordsJuly 30, 20193 Comments
Family

The rollercoaster of pregnancy

Pregnancy is wild. It’s like a rollercoaster, except the twists and turns of the rails differ every time you buckle in. Same ride, different track. Continue reading The rollercoaster of pregnancy

In Kim's WordsNovember 5, 2018August 23, 20196 Comments
Family

Is this your first?

“Is this your first!?” It’s a question I’ve heard dozens of times over the past six months, and I’m sure to hear it dozens more times over the next six. It’s a question that, for me, has so many answers. Continue reading Is this your first?

In Kim's WordsSeptember 20, 2018September 20, 20185 Comments
Family

Our Harrowing Journey into Parenthood

Our story of pregnancy and heartache in the face of devastating genetic testing results. Continue reading Our Harrowing Journey into Parenthood

In Kim's WordsJuly 29, 2018July 29, 20183 Comments
Family

Claire the Lovey

Because sometimes you need a reminder in order to stay positive. Continue reading Claire the Lovey

In Kim's WordsJuly 17, 20184 Comments
Adoption, Family

On her birthday

I took a big leap today and finally did something for Summer’s 11th birthday. Continue reading On her birthday

In Kim's WordsJune 29, 2018October 7, 20207 Comments
Family

My Mom – Mother’s Day 2018

My mom is the mom so many wish they’d had, and I am so lucky that she chose to be mine. Continue reading My Mom – Mother’s Day 2018

In Kim's WordsMay 13, 2018Leave a comment
Adoption, Family

A Childless Mother

I remember sitting in my bedroom, the small room smooshed between the small living room in front and the small kitchen in back. I remember sobbing uncontrollably, holding my round belly with both hands, caressing my little one while she dozed in her peaceful bed. Continue reading A Childless Mother

In Kim's WordsMarch 24, 2018Leave a comment
Family

Planning Parenthood?

We had a plan for our road to parenthood, but the best-laid plans are often foiled! Continue reading Planning Parenthood?

In Kim's WordsJanuary 29, 20182 Comments

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