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I owe you guys a thank you :-) (PsIP)

Hi ladies,

 About 8 or 9 months ago I came on this board with an idea to stamp jewelry as an adoption fundraiser.  I hadn't done a craft or anything remotely related since I was about 12 and had no clue where to start.  You ladies gave me some great advice and encouragement and pointed me in the right direction. 

Anyway, I wanted to come back here and say thank you because the fund-raising was a success (raised about $2,000 on the jewelry alone!) and I have even been able to keep it going as as side business, donating a portion of the proceeds to help with other adoption related fundraisers or charities.

 Thank you, thank you, thank you for the encouragement so many months ago.  I know it might sound silly, but it was honestly the boost I needed to gain the confidence to move forward with the jewelry.  You ladies rock!  

 Here are some pictures and thanks again! 

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TTC September 2010 thru October 2011
SA February 2011: Normal
RE App. October 2011 - Recc. Clomid and IUI

Taking a break from TTC to pursue adoption

Met our 2 year old son in Russia July 2012!
Court trip October 2012
Home November 24 2012!

adoption blog: addingaburden.com

Adding a Burden

Re: I owe you guys a thank you :-) (PsIP)

  • Very cute! Good job and congrats on the fundraiser!
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  • Hi Jillian!!!!  Good to see you and hope the adoption process is going well.  I still read your blog.

    I wanted to say thank you to you since my NSA sent me one of your necklaces in December/January and I wear it every day.  Really helped me during the IVF process.  I love that this is helping you with adoption fundraising, too.

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    Hi Jillian!!!!  Good to see you and hope the adoption process is going well.  I still read your blog.

    I wanted to say thank you to you since my NSA sent me one of your necklaces in December/January and I wear it every day.  Really helped me during the IVF process.  I love that this is helping you with adoption fundraising, too.

    Hey lady!!  Oh WOW I am so thrilled to see that you are expecting TWINS!  Amazing news. Congratulations.  It is really special to know that you wore my necklace during the IVF process.  Getting some warm fuzzies from that!  :-)  Thanks for reading my blog too; I hope I can share our little man's picture soon!  xo

    TTC September 2010 thru October 2011
    SA February 2011: Normal
    RE App. October 2011 - Recc. Clomid and IUI

    Taking a break from TTC to pursue adoption

    Met our 2 year old son in Russia July 2012!
    Court trip October 2012
    Home November 24 2012!

    adoption blog: addingaburden.com

    Adding a Burden
  • That is why this board is so amazing! I don't know if this is legal, but if you're selling these on Etsy, PM me your shop name!

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  • Those are absolutely beautiful- best of luck on your family expansion!
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    That is why this board is so amazing! I don't know if this is legal, but if you're selling these on Etsy, PM me your shop name!

    Definitely one of the most encouraging and positive boards on thenest!  There is a link on my blog but I will PM you too :-)

    TTC September 2010 thru October 2011
    SA February 2011: Normal
    RE App. October 2011 - Recc. Clomid and IUI

    Taking a break from TTC to pursue adoption

    Met our 2 year old son in Russia July 2012!
    Court trip October 2012
    Home November 24 2012!

    adoption blog: addingaburden.com

    Adding a Burden
  • imagejillianmb:
    imageJeep Doll:

    Hi Jillian!!!!  Good to see you and hope the adoption process is going well.  I still read your blog.

    I wanted to say thank you to you since my NSA sent me one of your necklaces in December/January and I wear it every day.  Really helped me during the IVF process.  I love that this is helping you with adoption fundraising, too.

    Hey lady!!  Oh WOW I am so thrilled to see that you are expecting TWINS!  Amazing news. Congratulations.  It is really special to know that you wore my necklace during the IVF process.  Getting some warm fuzzies from that!  :-)  Thanks for reading my blog too; I hope I can share our little man's picture soon!  xo

    I can't wait to see your little boy and I've been praying that Russia gets on the ball and everything else gets rolling soon.  I wish I still had the pre-paid cell phone I used while in Moscow since it would probably help you but I did some spring cleaning and it is gone.  Please let me know if you need anything for your Russia trip when it happens and I can pass along some money saving tips.

    Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.

    imageimage
    PAIF and SAIF welcome. IVF questions welcome, too.
    Lilypie Premature Baby tickers

    Follow Me on Pinterest
  • Beautiful work! Congratulations on the awesome sales!
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  • So glad to hear this! I remember you and your struggles and am so happy for you and your H that you are getting so close to meeting your son! Congrats!!

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  • image1Thess517:
    That is why this board is so amazing! I don't know if this is legal, but if you're selling these on Etsy, PM me your shop name!

    this please - the middle one is so so pretty - I really love it! 

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