Pregnancy Journals:
* newly delivered - waiting for birth story* Jeanette's Pregnancy Journal ~ Jeanette (37) and Syed (39) have been married 2 1/2 years. Jeanette has a 20 year old son and a 12 year old daughter from a previous marriage. They conceived within a few months of IUD removal, and their first child together is due around June 20, 2010.
* newly delivered - birth story recently posted* Amber's Pregnancy Journal ~ Amber (24) and Michael, have been married six years and are the proud parents of Issac (almost 5) and Hallie (almost 2). They are expecting their third child around July 22, 2010.
Ciara's Pregnancy Journal ~ Ciara (23) and her fiance, John (25), have been together since June 2006. Ciara has Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and a Bicornuate uterus but has always wanted children. They are anxiously expecting their first baby around August 21, 2010. Join Ciara as she takes us through her first pregnancy week by week.
Risa's Pregnancy Journal ~ Risa (25) and her husband, Robert (24), were married October 3, 2009. Wanting to start their family right away, they are very excited to be expecting their first baby around September 4, 2010.
Nancy's Pregnancy Journal ~ Nancy (43) and Darius (46) have been married for 24 years. They have six living children, 3 boys and 3 girls ranging from 19 to 1 year (and she's a StorkNet baby!). Their newest addition is expected around September 13, 2010.
Suzy's Pregnancy Journal ~ Suzy (25) works part-time as a cardiology tech. She and her husband, Paulie, have been married for three years and have a precious son, Ethan (2). They are expecting their second bundle of joy around September 28, 2010.
Melica's Pregnancy Journal ~ Melica (28), and her husband, Jay, have three sons: Aj (8), Brayden (5), and Kaden, born in May 2009. To their surprise and excitement, baby #4 is on the way and due around October 10, 2010.
Michele's Pregnancy Journal ~ Michele (27) has a precious son, Cody (7). She and her husband, Justin (26), are very excited to be expecting their first baby together around October 31, 2010.
Erika's Pregnancy Journal ~ Erika (37) and her husband, Joel (41), have been together for 13 years. They have a son, Benjamin (6) who is the joy of their lives. They are expecting their second child sometime around October 31, 2010.
Melissa's Pregnancy Journal ~ Melissa (33) and Gregg (44) are the parents of a beautiful blended family. Melissa is mom to Austin, and Gregg is dad to Kailyn and Victoria. Together, they had two sons, Jaxon and Dalton. Yearning for another baby, they conceived after a vasectomy reversal, and their new baby is due around December 2, 2010.
Danielle's Pregnancy After Loss Journal ~ Danielle (36) and her husband Jeramy (35) have experienced three miscarriages and the loss of their 8 day old daughter, Baylee Marie following surgery for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and Coarctation of the Aorta on December 17, 2009. They are nervously awaiting the birth of a new baby, due sometime around December 25, 2010.
Mel's Pregnancy Journal ~ Melissa (30) and her husband, Tory (30) were married in October 2007. After an early miscarriage, Mel has conceived again and they are anxiously awaiting the birth of their first baby sometime around December 29, 2010.
Rose's Pregnancy Journal ~ Rose (25) and her husband Steven (28) are the proud parents of a daughter, Cadence (5). They have experienced three miscarriages and are expecting a new baby sometime around January 29, 2011.
LeAnn's Pregnancy Journal ~ LeAnn (28) is a social worker. She's been married to her husband, Brooke (33), nearly 5 years. They have a daughter, Allie Grace (3) and are anxiously expected their second child around February 4, 2011.
Terra's Pregnancy Journal ~ Terra and James have been married almost 4 years. Their first baby, Hannah (3) is a StorkNet baby! Nine months later, they experienced a miscarriage. However, their third pregnancy brought Benjamin into their lives in April 2009. They are joyfully awaiting for another baby due around February 8, 2011.
Completed Pregnancy/Adoption Journals
Trying to Conceive:
Sandy's Trying to Conceive Journal ~ Sandy (34) and Mark (35) have been married 12 years. Sandy is an Office Manager, and Mark installs light, sound and video equipment. They've decided it's time to bring a baby into their family and are hoping to conceive soon.
Parenting Journals:
Current:
Cheryl's Parenting 8 Journal ~ Cheryl (45) and her husband Brian have been married for 22 years. After three miscarriages and six years of unexplained fertility, the Butlers adopted a daughter on the day she was born. Soon after, the floodgates opened and Cheryl conceived her first son. The rest, as they say, is history as Cheryl and Brian are now the proud parents of 8 children between the ages of 4 and 16.
Emily's Parenting Journal ~ Emily (28) has been married to her husband, Jeremy (31), for seven years. They have three children, Isabelle (3 1/2), Michael (almost 2) and baby Titus, born December 1, 2009 (a StorkNet baby!). Emily is a stay at home mom who loves watching her children grow. Join Emily as she shares her parenting journey with us.
Kari's Parenting Journal ~ Kari (29) and her husband, Chris (36), have been married for two years. Kari has a 10 year old daughter, Reygen, from a previous marriage, and together, they have a baby girl named Albrey, born September 30, 2008. Kari is a working mom and they are a busy family! Join Kari as she shares her busy small town life with us.
Katie's Parenting After Infertility Journal ~ Katie and her husband, Mike, have been married since May 2003. After four miscarriages and six cycles of unsuccessful infertility treatments, they conceived through their first IVF procedure. William Patrick made his debut at 38 weeks, 3 days on August 20, 2008, a healthy and perfect son. This is Katie's journal of parenting after infertility and loss.
Katie B's Parenting Journal ~ Katie and Randy have been married nine years. They have four precious children: Ella (5), Owen (4), Connor (2 1/2) and Lilly (4 months). Katie is a stay at home mom and is both relieved and sad to move into the next phase of her life, her family now complete. Join Katie as she shares her perspective on motherhood times four.
Kelly's Special Needs Parenting Journal ~ Kelly is 32 and engaged. Her son was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a heart problem, and a club foot when she was 18 weeks pregnant. Jeremy Tyler was born at 37 weeks and has undergone several hospitalizations and surgeries. Join Kelly as she shares her experiences of being the mother of a special needs baby.
Kristen's Parenting Journal ~ Kristen (32) and her husband, Kyle (37), have been married almost two years. They are the proud parents of a beautiful baby girl. Sophie Kay was born August 18, 2009, and is a StorkNet baby! Join Kristen as she shares the ups and downs of parenting.
Michelle's Parenting Journal ~ Michelle (31) and her husband, Henry, were married in March 2009. Their first baby, Evy, arrived on the scene on January 27, 2010 and is a StorkNet baby!
Stacy's Parenting Journal ~ Stacy and Ernie have been married nearly 10 years. His daughters are Kelly (22), Kristin (18) and Kassie (16). Together, they have a son, Brody (4), and twin daughters, Reese & Reagan (2). They are expecting a new baby around February 3, 2010. Stacy works full-time and manages a busy household. Join Stacy as she shares her life with us . . . from being a stepmom, to the mother of twins, to being a working mom, to simply having a slew of kids.
Tara's Working Mom's Journal ~ Tara (37) and Bill (42) had their first child on November 24, 2006. Cameron is a StorkNet Baby! Tara has a daughter from a previous marriage and Bill has a son from his previous marriage. This is Tara's story of juggling the ups and downs of being a working mother.
Concluded Parenting Journals:
Gayesy's Parenting After Loss Journal ~ Andrew and Gaye live in Australia and are the proud parents of Thomas, born in February 1997. They were joyously expecting their second baby when Nicholas died unexpectedly around the 15th week in December 2000. Gaye conceived again and delivered a perfect baby daughter, Katelyn Grace, four days past her due date, on February 26, 2002. This is the sequel to Gayesy's pregnancy journal, parenting baby Katelyn.
Heather's Parenting Journal ~ Heather (34) and her husband, Brian (36), are the proud parents of FIVE children: Alexander (9), Maria (6), Sydney (4 1/2), Isabella (2 1/2), and Katelynn (1). Join Heather and she shares her experiences of parenting times five!
Marisa's Parenting Journal ~ Marisa (26) and her husband, Jeremiah, welcomed their first baby, Sophia Aurora, on July 23, 2008. She was a week overdue and made a rather dramatic entrance to the world but is a beautiful, healthy baby. Marisa is a high school English teacher, and this is her journal of being a first time mother as well as a busy working mom.
Paige's Parenting Journal ~ Paige and Michael are the proud parents of Stuart (12), Caitlyn (10), Brigid (3) and Maureen who was born June 24, 2003. Paige kept a journal with us during her pregnancy with Maureen. Now she continues her journal as she shares her joy in parenting this precious new member of her family.
Vonda's Parenting a Preemie Journal ~ Vonda and Bruce are the proud parents of Adriana, born at 28 weeks due to severe pre-eclampsia. Adriana weighed 2 lbs, 2 oz, and spent seven weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit. She doesn't appear to have any long term affects of her prematurity or too many problems physically, but she is developmentally delayed. Join Vonda as she shares the ups and downs of parenting a precious preemie.
Real Life Journals:
Kay's Family Building Journal ~ a story of infertility and adoption ~ This is a very special journal as Kay Grames takes us through her infertility treatments, death of her son, and the successful adoption of a beautiful baby girl. Kay has posted an update on the past three years with her very special daughter.
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