Wednesday, December 21, 2011

ICLW

My story is posted on the right of my blog and I don't have too much to add to that, but I wanted to say WELCOME :)

My family is in town for the holidays and I am very thankful for that. We've been busy with family dinners, shopping, parties, and cookie decorating. Last night Jayden and my two month old nephew were wearing matching pajamas that my mom bought them. Adorable. I love seeing the boys together. My sister in law who lives on the other side of the country just got into town (my brother is flying in on Friday) and is coming over today to play with Jayden. I can't wait.

Tomorrow is the two year anniversary of my big surgery. During our adoption wait, I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and had a radical hysterectomy. Even two years later, I still feel my scars every night before I fall asleep. This Christmas will be very different from the one two years ago. I have so much to be thankful for now. The anniversary of my surgery still holds a lot of emotion for me though.

This is probably too deep for a "Welcome To My Blog" ICLW post, huh? ;)

I look forward to meeting new people and visiting your blogs this week!!

12 comments:

  1. Here from ICLW. What a journey! Thank you for sharing it. Reading through your posts and seeing you beautiful family gives me hope.

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  2. Jayden is beautiful! As are your kitties (don't want them to be jealous). Your long wait must have been so painfully difficult...but what a lovely family you have now. Congratulations!

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  3. So happy you are celebrating a healthy Christmas this year! Blessings
    Chrissie x

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  4. hello, just stopping in from the ICLW, and no ur welcome post isnt too much, very inviting actually

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  5. Little boys are so much fun. My little man is 22 months. Sometimes it takes scares emotional scars a long time to heal.

    Have a great first Christmas with Jayden!

    Happy ICLW!

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  6. Happy ICLW. I hope that you and Jayden enjoy Christmas.

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  7. Hi there, here from ICLW.
    I'm sorry you had to go through so much during your journey. But I'm happy that you finally found your boy Jayden. He looks absolutely adorable and your first Christmas with him must be so special.
    Merry Christmas and happy ICLW.

    ICLW # 71

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  8. Not too deep at all! Its always inspiring to read what other strong women have overcome. Merry Christmas! ICLW#22

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  9. I think it's so inspiring! And I still would love to share your success story on my blog! I know I've asked you before. I think it would be an inspiration to so many! Here's the link to the info in case you have time: http://stressfreeinfertilityblog.com/2010/01/17/calling-all-success-stories/
    Hope you had a wonderful holiday! Happy 2012!

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  10. I don't think it was too personal at all! I love hearing other people's adoption stories. Merry Christmas!!
    ICLW

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  11. Happy ICLW! It's great to read how much you have overcome adversity. Stay strong and stay happy!

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  12. I loved reading your story! It gives me hope. We've been TTC for 8 years and are in the early stages of our adoption journey. I had a cancer scare a few months ago, but it was, fortunately, a false alarm. I'm so pleased your story turned out positively after all you had to go through. I look forward to following your story and seeing where life takes you!

    ICLW #60

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