Pregnancy Journals:
Kaye's Pregnancy Journal ~ Kaye (30) and her husband started trying for a baby in January 2008. They conceived right away, but unfortunately, lost their baby at 17 weeks. They decided to try again and are expecting their baby around May 28, 2009.
Amanda's Pregnancy Journal ~ Amanda (26) is from Alaska, and her professional hockey player husband is from Slovakia. They met in Colorado and are currently living in Zurich, Switzerland. They are the proud parents of a golden retriever named Heidi and are very excited to be expecting their first baby sometime around June 11, 2009.
Stephanie's Pregnancy Journal ~ Stephanie (26) and her husband, Sim, have been married for seven years. They have two sons, Jeffery (5) and Owen (4). They've decided to try for another baby and are eagerly awaiting their newest addition some time around July 2, 2009.
Kristen's Pregnancy Journal ~ Kristen (31) and her husband, Kyle (36) married in May 2008. They have two pound puppies and are excited to add a baby to their little family. Their first child is due around September 6, 2009.
Jennifer's Pregnancy Journal ~ Jennifer (29) and her husband, Adam (30), have been married nine years. Adam is a professional chef, and Jennifer is a stay-at-home mom. Together, they are the proud parents of Maacah (8), Grace (6), Isaac (4 1/2), Malachi (2 1/2) and Nathaniel (1). They are expecting their sixth baby around October 5, 2009.
Kathy's Pregnancy Journal ~ Kathy (34) and her husband, Jeff, have been married nearly five years. They started trying for their first baby last summer but were sidelined due to Kathy experiencing a detached retina which included five surgeries. In December, they were given the green line and happily received a positive pregnancy test in January. Their baby is due around October 9, 2009.
Cammie's Pregnancy Journal ~ Cammie (29) and her husband are very family-oriented people. They have a beautiful year old daughter and wanted to add to their joy. Baby #2 is on the way and eagerly awaited sometime around November 8, 2009.
Liz's Pregnancy Journal ~ Liz (35) and her husband, David (44), have been married for 3 1/2 years. After two years of trying to conceive resulting in two very early miscarriages, they moved on to IVF. They conceived on their first try and are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their first baby sometime around December 3, 2009.
Completed Pregnancy/Adoption Journals
Trying to Conceive:
DeLane's Trying to Conceive Journal ~ DeLane (23) and her husband Joseph (27) are an Army family with a beautiful daughter, Chloe, who was born November 2007. They are hoping to add a second baby to their family but have experienced two miscarriages since September 2008.
Loni's Trying to Conceive Journal ~ Loni (30) and her husband, Sergio (35), got married in Hawaii on July 7, 2008. They are anxious to start their family and have been trying for six months.
Sarah's Trying to Conceive Journal ~ Sarah (22) and her husband, Jamie (25), celebrated their first anniversary on March 29, 2009. They love children and can't wait to have a baby of their own. They've been trying to conceive since September 2008. Read along with Sarah as she chronicles her trying to conceive journey.
Parenting Journals:
Current:
Cheryl's Parenting 8 Journal ~ Cheryl (44) and her husband Brian have been married for 21 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 3 and 15.
Kari's Parenting Journal ~ Kari (28) and her husband, Chris (35), have been married for two years. Kari has a 9 year old daughter, Reygen, from a previous marriage, and together, they have a baby girl named Albrey. Kari's 18 year old niece also lives with them. 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.
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.
Shawna's Single Parenting Journal ~ Shawna (30) is a recently divorced mom of a 3 year old son, Keegan. She works full time so makes every moment she has with Keegan as special as possible. Join Shawna as she takes us through the ups and downs of single parenthood.
Stacy's Parenting Journal ~ Stacy and Ernie have been married nearly 9 years. His daughters are Kelly (21), Kristin (17) and Kassie (15). Together, they have a son, Brody (3), and twin daughters, Reese & Reagan (1). 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 (35) and Bill (40) 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:
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!
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.
Check out our journals on Exploring Womanhood:
Completed Real Life Journals
Interested in writing a journal for us?
We are looking for new journalists. Click here for more information.
~ Maribeth Doerr, Editor
