We had been approved!
Despite the earlier-than-anticipated approval, we decided to wait until the summer before having Jen move up. That had been the original plan, and frankly we needed the time to prepare. I had to find us a place to live. Jen had to catalogue every single item she owned for the move across the border.
Eventually July rolled around and the U-Haul got packed up. Six and a half years after that first kiss we were finally really together. No more Greyhound trips or 300 mile car rides. No more long-distance phone calls or daily emails. Together. Finally.
Jen found a job and we settled into our new life. Although happy as a couple, we knew we wanted to add to our famly. Two years after Jen moved here we started the TTC process (and I started this blog). After five IUIs Jen got pregnant with our son, The Bean, who was born January 11th, 2011. When he was just over a year old we started TTC again and after two IUIs I conceived our daughter, Sprout, born December 24th, 2012.
Our family is complete, but our story is far from over.
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Awwwwww! I am so moved by this story. 6 and a half years apart! That's nuts. But, it's so nice to see you stronger for it an with two beautiful little ones to show for it! :)
ReplyDeleteIt all worked out in the end. :)
DeleteAww. I'm glad the previous cliffhanger had a happy ending. Lots of twists and turns in your relationship. I'm glad they all worked out for the best. :)
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteYay! Great story. Thanks for sharing it. You and Jen went through a lot to get where you are.
ReplyDeleteWe did. It was worth it though. :)
DeleteHave loved reading your story. Thanks for sharing! So glad it all worked out!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteVery cute. This story sounds familiar. :)
ReplyDeleteYou should share yours!
DeleteIt's been so lovely reading the installments of your story - and the cliffhangers have indeed been well placed for anticipation!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a lovely family :)
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Thank you!
Delete*sigh* What a touching story! <3
ReplyDeleteDanke.
DeleteSuch a wonderful story. Despite knowing most of it, I still had goosebumps reading :) You two are a very inspiring couple.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ashleigh. You're sweet.
DeleteCute story. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteNo problem! I think it was Shannon who suggested it earlier this month, I liked the idea. :)
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