Sometimes "when" feels more like an "if"

Our journey to parenthood looks NOTHING like what we had envisioned.

It has been the biggest battle both of us have ever had to face (both as individuals & as a couple).

We've already had several disappointments, but I think THE HARDEST PART OF IT ALL (for us) is knowing that THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES.

(Just writing that is soo scary!)

All the time, money, and effort... and after all is said & done, we could still walk away with nothing to show for it.

We just had our wedding in February of 2020!

We're newlyweds!

And already, we've had to ask each other some of the toughest questions that I think all couples dread ever asking...

How long will we "try"?

When will we know if it's time to give up?

What other options are we open to?

What if it ends up being JUST US?

Having these conversations with my husband has been tough, but we did it.

WE TALKED ABOUT THEM.

I know how hard these conversations can be, but they NEED to be had...especially with your partner.

You have to have transparency so you can truly be a TEAM.

Talk about your hopes & your fears. It will allow you to understand each other & support each other so that no matter what happens you finish strong TOGETHER.

As of now, we STILL don't know how we're really going to feel or what decisions we're going to end up making.

We're just taking things step by step & day by day.

Hoping for the best, but as prepared as we could be for the worst.