“I’m going to be a mother” was something I avoided saying out loud. Sometimes I dared to think it, but struggling with infertility left me not wanting to jinx anything. Subconsciously my mind took hold of my thoughts since somehow, my body rendered me infertile. Thirteen years I focused on getting pregnant, and when the … More Infertility stole the joy of motherhood | nylc11.wordpress.com
I’ve been told “I hope I will never turn out like you!” At first those words stung. Then I self-reflected because despite contrary suggestions I’m no dickhead and when I’m causing pain it doesn’t make me feel good either. You don’t want to be like me? That’s ok. Then be like you. Everyone should be … More What it means to be me | nylc11.wordpress.com
Mother’s Day can be challenging for many reasons. Some are sad because they cannot be with their children because of divorce, deployment, absence or death. Some are grieving the loss of their child or mother. Some are angry or sad because they cannot have a child because of infertility. Some are depressed because their sadness … More Mother’s Day & Depression | nylc11.wordpress.com
Mended Hearts by Blythe Daniel and Dr. Helen McIntosh is a book I was very excited to review for BlogAbout Network. Its intend is to restore the hearts of mothers and daughters and that alone is what made me sign up. Several relationships in my life have failed, are strained, estranged, or no longer exist. … More Mended Hearts Book Review | nylc11.wordpress.com
Receiving my friend Traci’s “40 Days of Hymns of Lent” has me humming a tune everyday. One of her favorites turns out to be mine as well, “It is well with my soul” penned by Horatio Spafford, an American lawyer who tragically lost four of his daughters during a shipwreck. Although Traci and I don’t … More It is well with my soul | nylc11.wordpress.com
Maria Montessori was an Italian physician who is known for her passionate and pioneering work in early childhood development. She believed in sense learning and creative exploration letting children lead the classroom and encouraged teachers to stand back and only help when it was absolutely necessary. Dr. Montessori is known for peaceful education; therefore, it … More Montessori vs. Traditional Kindergarten | nylc11.wordpress.com
Fact: there have been more times in my life where I just wanted to get something off my chest and it unraveled a slew of unsolicited “advice”. I’ve covered some of these opinions in my various blogs and even more in my book, Love, Faith and Infertility — A story of hope and Special Forces. … More How to avoid giving unsolicited advice | nylc11.wordpress.com
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Hi and welcome. You’re new here and I understand you certainly didn’t want to be here with the rest of us infertile misfits. I am sorry what you’re about to go through. I am sorry for all the tears you will cry, the heartache, heartbreak, and suffering you will feel. I am sorry for all … More Welcome to Infertility – Nina’s Top 3 List | nylc11.wordpress.com
I am a lover of cooking shows. Masterchef and Gordon Ramsay are at the top of my list. Although I’ve never been to any of his fancy restaurants, I have tried some of his recipes and every single one has been a crowd pleaser. It’s been far too long since I’ve posted a recipe. That’s … More Nina’s Festive Venison Wellington Recipe | nylc11.wordpress.com
