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  • Let Them Mourn – National Infertility Awareness Week
  • Eat Your Way Through Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • Perfect Day in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
  • One Year Later: What the Doctors Couldn’t Tell Us
  • 5 Ways Infertility Will Bless You

Let Them Mourn – National Infertility Awareness Week

April 26, 2020 By Jennifer Weitz Leave a Comment

People of faith mourn as they express theirfaith while suffering. We cry out for relief, forescape, for understanding, for perspective.“God, help me to understand this.” We desire something we don’t have. And we mourn."- Kimberly Monroe My daughter's favorite book of all time is a board book called First Bible Basics. Of all the choices in her book basket she pulls out this book to look ... continue reading...

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Eat Your Way Through Ljubljana, Slovenia

February 29, 2020

Ah, Ljubljana. The city that no one knows how to pronounce. (It's lyoo-BLYAH-nuh, by the way.) Ljubljana is the capital city of Slovenia, and it's our favorite small-big city. The first time we had an opportunity to choose a ... continue reading...

Perfect Day in Friuli-Venezia Giulia

August 10, 2019

Ok, let's talk about our favorite area of Italy, Friuli Venezia Giulia. Nestled at the very northeastern tip of Italy, Friuli Venezia Giulia doesn't end up on most people's itineraries when planning their trip to Italy. It's a ... continue reading...

Stari Podrum, Heaven on Earth

January 29, 2019

You know when you go somewhere, and it's wonderful, and you dream about returning and having the same experience, but when you go back....it doesn't live up to your dreamy memories? This is not one of those places. This ... continue reading...

9 Reasons Why We Love Slovenia

January 21, 2019

Why Slovenia? After clarifying that we did in fact go to Slovenia and not Slovakia, this is often the second question we get. My husband and I have been tacking on the country count over our last nine years of traveling, but ... continue reading...

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I'm Jennifer, a foodie and wino that's learning to cook healthy(ier). Waiting with hope in God's timing for building our family, and supporting others who have to walk the same road of infertility. My husband and I can't stop/won't stop planning trips and traveling to new places. Thanks for joining me on my adventures! Read More…

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Just a Millennial over here, posting a picture... Just a Millennial over here, posting a picture...

Well hi. It's been a hot minute. I won't waste too much time writing a caption, because the algorithm hates photos so no one will see this anyway 😆

Social media went to the back burner over the last month. In mid December, one of my sisters died unexpectedly. Between mourning, planning a service, and celebrating Christmas with my babies, posting on Instagram hasn't been very important to me. I'm feeling the desire to write again, and hope that you can find me on here and on my dusty blog more often.

I hope you all had an enjoyable Christmas and New Years. Whatever you may be going through, know that you are not alone. I have been reminded more than ever as we start this new year that God is merciful, loving, and is in control of my story.

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I don't think mommy knows about second breakfast.. I don't think mommy knows about second breakfast...

This boy is obsessed with oatmeal. I'll make him a huge bowl and he will still find a way to scarf it down in 30 seconds!

His absolute favorite is fried apple oatmeal! Fry up apples in coconut oil, cinnamon, and a pinch of cardamom. Cool rolled oats, vanilla almond milk, chia seeds, cinnamon, cardamom, and a pinch of salt. Top with hemp hearts, maple syrup, almond milk, and the fried apples. It's delicious and as an extra bonus your house will smell amazing!
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Decided to up the charcuterie game this Thanksgivi Decided to up the charcuterie game this Thanksgiving with 14 pounds of jamón! @weitzandbites has eyed this at Costco every year and finally pulled the trigger. It was a fun addition to the table and it was delicious as well! We have made 'charcuterie at noon' on Thanksgiving the last few years and I think it's officially a tradition!

Thanks cousin Abby for being the jamón carver and model 😄 
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I don't want to forget this moment 🥹 This was h I don't want to forget this moment 🥹 This was heading back home from our family trip to Spain! He's growing up so fast.
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TGIF 😁 I have been wanting more of this wine si TGIF 😁 I have been wanting more of this wine since we opened our first bottle last weekend! It's a Malbec Nouveau made by Nate Walsh in collaboration with my husband's cousin, Peter Nelson. Think Beaujolais, but down south! It's delicious from the first sip and absolutely perfect for anything you serve on Thanksgiving! Make sure you pick up some at @walshfamilywine - after I get a few more bottles 🙃
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"Many parents want perfect children, and our cultu "Many parents want perfect children, and our culture is obsessed with superficial perfection. Photos are airbrushed, and social media depicts seemingly perfect lives. However, God calls us to seek perfection not in appearance or abilities, but in love.

Perhaps this is why so many families of children with disabilities, despite difficulties, often radiate joy. When I meet another parent of a child with Down syndrome, there is usually a moment of instant recognition and understanding. Our eyes meet, and we smile conspiratorially, as if we're in on the same secret: the fundamental truth that every life is a good and perfect gift."

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#morealikethandifferent #wouldntchangeathing #instagood #parenthood #parenthoodafterinfertility #lifeisbetterwithyou #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodthroughinstagram #specialneedsmom #momsofinstagram #motherhoodrising #toddlersofinstagram #reels #reelgood #instagramreels #reel #reelvideo
Boys, amiright 😆 Taking suggestions for how to Boys, amiright 😆

Taking suggestions for how to keep him from constantly stealing our loofahs from the shower 🤦 what in the world.

The stuff he gets into... it's really quite incredible.

Dayna has always found new ways to get into trouble, don't get me wrong. But boys seem to be on a different level.

Send wine and a permanent videographer so I don't miss a second of it!

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#instagramreels #reels #reelgood #reelvideo #funnyvideo #funnyreel #newbaby #babybrother #littlebrother #babyboy #rainbowbaby #miraclebaby #instagood #parenting #parenthood #parenthoodafterinfertility #motherhoodunplugged #motherhood #motherhoodthroughinstagram #motherhoodrising #momsofinstagram #momentsofmine #thehappynow #discoverunder5k #thisislove #babiesofinstagram #babyphotography #babiesofig #babylove
To the people that think that they could "try for To the people that think that they could "try for something better next time..."

You're wrong.

She's perfectly and wonderfully made. She's full of love and life. She's not a mistake and there isn't something wrong with her. When we waited many years to become parents, we didn't shake our heads and say we wish we had waited for something better. And I guarantee you wouldn't either.

And can we talk about this love between Dayna and her dadda, my goodness, it's something special. She hasn't torn apart our family, in fact she has brought us a closer ❤️
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#downsyndrome #upsyndrome #t21love #shouttheirworth #dontbesorry #iamable #theluckyfew #extrachromosomeextracute #upgradedto47 #homiewithanextrachromie #nothingdownaboutit 
#downsyndromeawareness #morealikethandifferent #wouldntchangeathing #instagood #parenthood #lifeisbetterwithyou #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodrising #specialneedsmom #specialneedsdad #specialneedsparents #momlife #momsofinstagram #toddlersofinstagram #reels #instagramreels #reelgood #travellingfamily #loveisblindnetflix
It's a good thing we didn't find this place until It's a good thing we didn't find this place until the last day of our trip 🤣

Or should we mourn that more smoothie bowls weren't consumed 😩

 @craft_coffee_almeria
📷 in Almería, Spain

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#almeria #almería #craftcoffeealmeria #coffeeofinstagram #smoothiebowls #smoothiebowlsofig #breakfastismyfavorite #andalucia #spaintravel #europetravel #travel #familytravel #travelvideo #travelphotography #lifewelltraveled #traveladdict #travelmoments #travelmemories #traveler #wanderlust #keepexploring #keeptraveling #travellikealocal #beautifulplaces #beautifuldestinations #reelgood #reels #instagramreels #instagood #momentsofmine
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Just a Millennial over here, posting a picture... Just a Millennial over here, posting a picture...

Well hi. It's been a hot minute. I won't waste too much time writing a caption, because the algorithm hates photos so no one will see this anyway 😆

Social media went to the back burner over the last month. In mid December, one of my sisters died unexpectedly. Between mourning, planning a service, and celebrating Christmas with my babies, posting on Instagram hasn't been very important to me. I'm feeling the desire to write again, and hope that you can find me on here and on my dusty blog more often.

I hope you all had an enjoyable Christmas and New Years. Whatever you may be going through, know that you are not alone. I have been reminded more than ever as we start this new year that God is merciful, loving, and is in control of my story.

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#almeria #ferriswheel #mirador #miradorprincess #andalucia #spain #españa #spaintravel #europetravel #travel #familytravel #travelphotography #lifewelltraveled #traveladdict #travelmoments #travelmemories #traveler #momentsofmine #wanderlust #keepexploring #keeptraveling #travellikealocal #theworldshotz #beautifulplaces #beautifuldestinations #tuesdayfeels #traveltuesday
I don't think mommy knows about second breakfast.. I don't think mommy knows about second breakfast...

This boy is obsessed with oatmeal. I'll make him a huge bowl and he will still find a way to scarf it down in 30 seconds!

His absolute favorite is fried apple oatmeal! Fry up apples in coconut oil, cinnamon, and a pinch of cardamom. Cool rolled oats, vanilla almond milk, chia seeds, cinnamon, cardamom, and a pinch of salt. Top with hemp hearts, maple syrup, almond milk, and the fried apples. It's delicious and as an extra bonus your house will smell amazing!
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#breakfastismyfavorite #breakfast #whataboutsecondbreakfast #lotrquotes #oatmeal #instarecipe #babyboy #mamasboy #toocuteforwords #toocutetohandle #tuesdayvibes #motherhoodthroughinstagram #motherhoodunplugged #momsofinstagram #candidchildhood #modelbaby #instagramreels #reelgood #reels #reelsteady
Decided to up the charcuterie game this Thanksgivi Decided to up the charcuterie game this Thanksgiving with 14 pounds of jamón! @weitzandbites has eyed this at Costco every year and finally pulled the trigger. It was a fun addition to the table and it was delicious as well! We have made 'charcuterie at noon' on Thanksgiving the last few years and I think it's officially a tradition!

Thanks cousin Abby for being the jamón carver and model 😄 
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#thanksgiving #thanksgiving2022 #jamon #jamón #charcuterie #charcuterieboard #cookingathome #inmykitchen #feedfeed #foodie #foodiegram #foodgram #instafoodie #foodoftheday #instafood #getinmybelly #foodporn #momentsofmine #thehappynow #foodreel #reels #reelgood #reelsteady #instagramreels #reelvideo #reelsvideo
I don't want to forget this moment 🥹 This was h I don't want to forget this moment 🥹 This was heading back home from our family trip to Spain! He's growing up so fast.
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#instagramreels #reels #reelgood #reelvideo #familytravel #travelingwithkids #planetravel #babybrother #littlebrother #babyboy #rainbowbaby #miraclebaby #instagood #parenting #parenthood #parenthoodafterinfertility #motherhoodunplugged #motherhood #motherhoodthroughinstagram #motherhoodrising #momsofinstagram #momentsofmine #thehappynow #discoverunder5k #thisislove #babiesofinstagram #babyphotography #babiesofig #babylove
TGIF 😁 I have been wanting more of this wine si TGIF 😁 I have been wanting more of this wine since we opened our first bottle last weekend! It's a Malbec Nouveau made by Nate Walsh in collaboration with my husband's cousin, Peter Nelson. Think Beaujolais, but down south! It's delicious from the first sip and absolutely perfect for anything you serve on Thanksgiving! Make sure you pick up some at @walshfamilywine - after I get a few more bottles 🙃
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#walshfamily #walshfamilywine #w2wine #loudouncountywine #loveloudoun #virginiawinecountry #virginiavine #youcansipwithus #womenwhodrinkwine #wines #wino #vino #winegeek #wineaddict #winelove #winetime #sippingwine #wineenthusiast #instawine #winelovers #adventuresinwine #winesofvirginia #vawine #virginiawine #thehappynow #instagood #instagramreels #reels #reelvideo #reelgood
"Many parents want perfect children, and our cultu "Many parents want perfect children, and our culture is obsessed with superficial perfection. Photos are airbrushed, and social media depicts seemingly perfect lives. However, God calls us to seek perfection not in appearance or abilities, but in love.

Perhaps this is why so many families of children with disabilities, despite difficulties, often radiate joy. When I meet another parent of a child with Down syndrome, there is usually a moment of instant recognition and understanding. Our eyes meet, and we smile conspiratorially, as if we're in on the same secret: the fundamental truth that every life is a good and perfect gift."

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#downsyndrome #downsyndromeawareness #upsyndrome #t21love #upgradedto47 #shouttheirworth #dontbesorry #theluckyfew #extrachromosomeextracute #homiewithanextrachromie #nothingdownaboutit 
#morealikethandifferent #wouldntchangeathing #instagood #parenthood #parenthoodafterinfertility #lifeisbetterwithyou #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodthroughinstagram #specialneedsmom #momsofinstagram #motherhoodrising #toddlersofinstagram #reels #reelgood #instagramreels #reel #reelvideo
Boys, amiright 😆 Taking suggestions for how to Boys, amiright 😆

Taking suggestions for how to keep him from constantly stealing our loofahs from the shower 🤦 what in the world.

The stuff he gets into... it's really quite incredible.

Dayna has always found new ways to get into trouble, don't get me wrong. But boys seem to be on a different level.

Send wine and a permanent videographer so I don't miss a second of it!

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#instagramreels #reels #reelgood #reelvideo #funnyvideo #funnyreel #newbaby #babybrother #littlebrother #babyboy #rainbowbaby #miraclebaby #instagood #parenting #parenthood #parenthoodafterinfertility #motherhoodunplugged #motherhood #motherhoodthroughinstagram #motherhoodrising #momsofinstagram #momentsofmine #thehappynow #discoverunder5k #thisislove #babiesofinstagram #babyphotography #babiesofig #babylove
To the people that think that they could "try for To the people that think that they could "try for something better next time..."

You're wrong.

She's perfectly and wonderfully made. She's full of love and life. She's not a mistake and there isn't something wrong with her. When we waited many years to become parents, we didn't shake our heads and say we wish we had waited for something better. And I guarantee you wouldn't either.

And can we talk about this love between Dayna and her dadda, my goodness, it's something special. She hasn't torn apart our family, in fact she has brought us a closer ❤️
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#downsyndrome #upsyndrome #t21love #shouttheirworth #dontbesorry #iamable #theluckyfew #extrachromosomeextracute #upgradedto47 #homiewithanextrachromie #nothingdownaboutit 
#downsyndromeawareness #morealikethandifferent #wouldntchangeathing #instagood #parenthood #lifeisbetterwithyou #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodrising #specialneedsmom #specialneedsdad #specialneedsparents #momlife #momsofinstagram #toddlersofinstagram #reels #instagramreels #reelgood #travellingfamily #loveisblindnetflix
It's a good thing we didn't find this place until It's a good thing we didn't find this place until the last day of our trip 🤣

Or should we mourn that more smoothie bowls weren't consumed 😩

 @craft_coffee_almeria
📷 in Almería, Spain

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#almeria #almería #craftcoffeealmeria #coffeeofinstagram #smoothiebowls #smoothiebowlsofig #breakfastismyfavorite #andalucia #spaintravel #europetravel #travel #familytravel #travelvideo #travelphotography #lifewelltraveled #traveladdict #travelmoments #travelmemories #traveler #wanderlust #keepexploring #keeptraveling #travellikealocal #beautifulplaces #beautifuldestinations #reelgood #reels #instagramreels #instagood #momentsofmine
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