waiting and wanting kids

Magic Works Its… Magic
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Magic Works Its… Magic

How do the pre-solstice, deep-in-winter, wanna hibernate blues lift? It’s magic. Yes, recently I’ve lost heart, not fully, but in little bursts that slowed me down and kept me sidelined. Little lingering cold. Too much to do. Kinda blah. Nothing seemed to help. Nothing! Even yoga, which usually does wonders. Even spending time with both…

Good Problems
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Good Problems

While I’m sure I’ve tried everyone’s patience going over my angst and excitement waiting for kids (and I reserve the right to continue complaining as necessary), I feel it’s also important to keep a little perspective. These are good problems to have. Of course it’s silly to try and say one issue is harder or…

A Very Long Ache

A Very Long Ache

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a tiny, bittersweet heartache at the site of parents with their kids. Usually it’s in the background–far below the smile at the smear of peanut-butter, the laugh at a child’s funny expression or even a colorful tantrum. I love seeing people and their kids, it’s a…