Babypalooza Summer 2019
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Rainbow Baby Cookies<br />
LINDSAY MARSHALL<br />
The Cookie Cakery<br />
@thecookiecakery<br />
I have been posting pictures only in order to try and catch up with posting but felt that this picture<br />
deserved more than just a quick post. Although we have never experienced the tortuous heartbreak<br />
of losing a baby, we have struggled, and continue to struggle, with secondary infertility.<br />
Infertility is lonely. Infertility is scary. Infertility is heart-wrenching. And no matter how many<br />
times people tell you not to think about it, it is ALL you think about. Every. single. month. And<br />
usually, every single day. We have been trying for over 5 years and 4 months to have another baby.<br />
Five years. That is 64 monthly reminders that we aren’t having another baby. 64 times our bodies<br />
have failed us. 64 times we have prayed and hoped that maybe this month it will be different.<br />
It’s scary to think that Zachary’s firsts may also be our lasts. First smile, first time rolling over,<br />
first time crawling, first steps, first words...... looking back it may be the *only* time we got to<br />
experience those beautiful moments. And it isn’t our choice.<br />
This isn’t a sympathy post. I’m not telling you this for pity. I’m telling you this because I want<br />
you to know that if you are struggling with infertility, please PLEASE know that you are not alone.<br />
I am always here to listen if you need someone to talk to. I am here if you need a shoulder to lean<br />
on, or if you need someone to just give you a big bear hug (I’m a great hugger!). It’s ok to be mad.<br />
It’s ok to hurt, to cry, to be angry, to feel like your body has failed you, to be scared. But please<br />
don’t ever feel alone. You. Are. Not. Alone!!!<br />
I am so thankful I got to be a part of this sweet baby’s shower! What a beautiful and amazing<br />
celebration! And what a beautiful promise of hope! There is always hope. After 64 months we.<br />
will. keep. trying. Because I will never give up hope.<br />
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