October 11, 2013
by Maralee
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*I am honored to host a series of guest posts by mothers on dealing with the loss of our little ones during pregnancy or shortly after. Each mother has written a summary of their journey and then a letter to … Continue reading
October 10, 2013
by Maralee
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For the context of my story, feel free to read my thoughts on ectopic pregnancies. This is a letter to the first baby we lost. Dear Baby Embry, You have a funny little name, but I love it. Whenever I … Continue reading
October 8, 2013
by Maralee
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When Brian and I lost our first baby, I was very particular about the language I used to describe the loss. It wasn’t a miscarriage. It was an ectopic pregnancy. I wanted people to know there was a difference and … Continue reading
October 7, 2013
by Maralee
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In 1988 the month of October was officially designated “National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month” by President Reagan. I was 7 years-old, with no idea that one day the speech he gave on that day would be so meaningful … Continue reading
September 9, 2013
by Maralee
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The other day a friend started a conversation with me by saying, “Have you ever considered having a ‘Dear Maralee’ column on your blog? Or a special Facebook page? Where people can write in to get your advice on parenting?” … Continue reading
August 27, 2013
by Maralee
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After a decade of infertility, I have seen my share of motivated doctors. I have seen OB/GYNs who referred me to other OB/GYNs who referred me to reproductive endocrinologists and then we moved states and started the process all over … Continue reading
August 20, 2013
by Maralee
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I don’t like magic. It makes me mad. Seriously. I get irritated about somebody getting pleasure from intentionally deceiving me. This is probably also the reason I don’t like adults dressed up in costumes, but that’s a subject for a … Continue reading
July 19, 2013
by Maralee
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There are two events in my life I can confidently point to as miracles. There have likely been other interventions God has done on my behalf that I may never know about until heaven, but I know there have been … Continue reading
May 14, 2013
by Maralee
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Men, we’re about to address a topic you may not want to hear about. You have my permission to close your eyes and click on back to something you may find more interesting. It’s okay. Is it just the girls … Continue reading
May 8, 2013
by Maralee
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I have endured some really painful Mother’s Days. During our days of houseparenting and struggling with a fresh infertility diagnosis I have walked through the doors of my church with 6 handsome young men I was mothering all around me, … Continue reading