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My Summer @causebox has arrived and it has so many things in it that my arms were getting tired just posing for this photo. Seriously!
The reason I’ve joined the #causeboxcollective is that every product contained in their subscription boxes is ethically and sustainably made. That’s something I can get behind and am happy to share with you all. Plus, now I’m all stocked up for my beach trip this summer!
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Hey guys!! Here’s my #ivfjourney update!! ⠀
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I went in today for my mid-cycle check!! They were mainly checking to make sure all my hormone levels and uterus were ready to transfer our first embryo! ⠀
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Got the call this afternoon and everything looks awesome! Time to start my progesterone shots! ⠀
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I get asked a lot how many embryos we will transfer at a time, and the answer is without a doubt ONE! ⠀
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For those that don’t know my entire reproductive history, I basically have 1/2 a uterus! Which means a single pregnancy like Jack is comparable to carrying twins! So twins would be very dangerous! ⠀
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Long story, short, only one embryo at a time ☺️⠀
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We are so excited to transfer next week! I’ll update y’all again later this week with what that process looks like! ✨
I sat at a meeting recently with ten women who didn’t know each other. We went around the table introducing ourselves, and every single lady led with their version of this,
“Hi, I’m Stephanie. I’ve been married to Shawn for six years and have two children, Campbell and Eli.”
Valid information. None of which is about the actual woman.
Arguably, your family does define you. For many of us, myself included, we get our worth and our work there. But everywhere I go, I meet women who are desiring more intimate friendships with other women. I swear it’s an epidemic. We’ve never been busier, yet more bored and alone.
But if it’s connectivity we crave, I think we have to start introducing our real selves to the world again. Yes, I’m talking about that often overused word, vulnerability.
Vulnerability doesn’t mean diarrhea of the mouth. I certainly don’t lead with, “Hi, I’m Stephanie. I suffer from depression, had two miscarriages, and don’t want to touch my husband.” That’s not vulnerability, it’s oversharing (and depending on the context, attention seeking).
But true vulnerability is this: dropping your shield—even if it means being judged.
I was sitting at that table because I wanted to meet other women who understood me, but there’s no chance at that if I identify myself only as a wife and a mom.
So next time you have an opportunity to introduce yourself—which in some small way is every day—maybe shoot with something like this:
“Hi, I’m Stephanie. I’m here to meet new friends—but I’m afraid I won’t because I’ve forgotten how to have fun. I’m bogged down with motherhood and I’m looking to gain a piece of myself again. I like working out, and writing, and trashy TV, and the occasional Taco Bell binge. Oh, and I’m married with two kids.”
A little truth goes a long way in finding forever friends. Likely they’re just waiting for someone to start so they can chime in with, “me too.”
Feel free to introduce your real self here. I’d be honored to meet her.
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Remember all the jingles? Now, we want silence. Who uses their cellphone to make a call anyway? That’s soooooo last century. I swear I’ll block you and shun you in public. Unless you’re my kids or my mom, don’t call!! VIA @centsofstyle @lessonsfromtheminivan @sadvil ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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