Finding Fulfillment Beyond Parenthood

YUP! ICYMI Life doesn’t stop in your 30’s! In fact, the older I get, the more I do what I love because, at the end of the day, life is a real opportunity to choose your own adventure. >TW: Miscarriage< For those of you who have read this far, Saturday was the one-year anniversary of my first and only miscarriage. We tried and tried for years, only to stop trying, get pregnant, and lose the baby. I was absolutely devastated and raw for months, but somewhere within that time, even before the MC, I thought - well, if I get pregnant, that’s 2 years with little to no adventures, and I’m going to make the most of it, travel as much as possible, spend time with friends, etc. Wanna know what happened? I created a life I truly loved, and that was full even without a child. I love my life, my husband, my friends, my adventures, and myself. There was a time when I truly thought life would be meaningless without a child, and now I don’t feel that way at all. If it happens? Great! If not, also great! If you’re losing or have lost hope in this situation, there are so many more options and mindsets available. My advice? Start building a life you truly love outside of the mindset of needing something added to be happy. (I think this can be applied to so many things.) If you’re going through infertility, I see you. Be kind to yourself, give yourself grace, and pour yourself into things you already love. Thoughts? . . .