Happy "Man-in-my-life-Day"!!

Mother’s Day is a difficult holiday for infertile women, but many people overlook men on Father’s day who cannot conceive a child. Men show their emotions differently than women, and although I cannot speak for my husband…I know he probably feels a twinge of pain on Father’s Day. So instead of celebrating Father’s Day, I am going to celebrate “Man-in-my-life Day!” because I appreciate all that Andrew does for me, and although he is not a father yet, he is one of the greatest men I know!

Andrew, thank you for….
-Being my rock when I need you the most
-Listening to me cry over and over again and holding me in your arms when you don’t have the “right” words to say
-Giving me daily shots even though it hurts you to see me in pain (I think it hurts you more than it hurts me)
-Being financially willing to attempt to have children
-Telling me over and over that “it will be okay”
-Being the “funniest guy I know”—really! And always making me laugh and smile!
-Being a wonderful uncle to two awesome nephews and two adorable nieces!

-Coming home everyday to the daycare kids who LOVE you and think that “Andu” is the best! This picture was taken a while ago, but the kids get SOOO excited when Andrew pulls into the driveway! This is the scenario everyday at 4:30!

-Going on this wild journey with me!

And although infertility is only a bump in the road on our life journey…I know our infertility scars will make me a better mother and you a better father. We will be able to conquer anything that comes our way with patience, perseverance, and love! You are going to be the best father EVER and I cannot wait until that day. I love you!



And for all of you dads out there…be the BEST dad you can be! Spend time with your child, read to them, go swimming, play soccer, play catch, go on a walk, go to the park, HAVE FUN, give your kid a kiss and say “I love you”……because really…Andrew and I WISH and DREAM that we could be doing that today and every day with our child. Bite your tongue when you complain about how naughty your child is being, how you wish you could sleep in on the weekends, or watch more television…because we would give up ALL of that (and more!) to hold a child in our arms. And I encourage you to talk to those people in your life who have lost their father, lost a child, or cannot conceive a child….because today is a day that they need to be remembered too! Happy “Man-in-my-life-Day” to all you men out there!