February 12 2006

So young and so in love
       in a marriage from above-
Countless surgeries on my
ovaries,
How much can one woman
             suffer through?
The allure of having a baby 
    was always a dream come true,
yet when I was told I was
infertile, I felt less than my true
value.  
Twenty-three is too young
      to find out a baby is not an 
          option, 
I just couldn’t see in my future 
             the choice of adoption. 

Forgive me for my admittance,
   forgive me for my greed,
I knew I deserved remittance,
   my hopes far away…Godspeed.

Crabby days came with a tummy 
     ache indeed,
crying for no reason,
         for my body did mislead.
A doctor visit approached 
and I was scared I needed
    another procedure-
but how many heart aches
can one woman endure?
               ...I just wasn’t sure-

An ultrasound confirmed
a baby I was to give birth,
right then and there I 
knew my life had...
                         ...hope and worth.
                                   
A dream come true, but still
  felt apprehension to lose this
life,
for it was always my dream to 
      be a mother as well as a wife. 

Thirty-eight weeks later a 
   baby girl in my arms,
my world changed and I’d
        forever protect her from harm.
She just turned eleven yesterday,
as February twelfth two thousand and six 
was my life changing day!
   Gratitude and appreciation for 
   my beautiful creation-
   oh, what an outstanding situation
that changed my life...
                 -in the most positive way. 


February 13, 2017

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Date: 2/16/2017 3:00:00 AM
Oh, Laura, the story behind your daughter is so traumatic! She definitely is a miracle girl to a lovely mother:) my belated wishes to your beautiful daughter:)
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Date: 2/14/2017 6:54:00 PM
Enjoy everyday. Esp. when they are young. Time goes by so fast and they are grown. Glad that motherhood found you. Blessings, Janis
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Date: 2/14/2017 2:03:00 PM
Beautiful, I am so happy for you, luloo. Happy Birthday to you and your daughter
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Date: 2/14/2017 12:31:00 PM
Your words brought a huge lump to my throat LuLoo you had such a traumatic journey but it sure was worth it in the end and you have a gorgeous daughter:-) hugs Jan xx
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