For me, the journey to motherhood has been filled with intense emotions. Ranging from hope to sadness to desperation when struggling with infertility, only to be eclipsed entirely by the profound joy of meeting my son for the first time only a few months ago. Mother's day may be a Hallmark holiday, but it was a very special moment for me this year to pause in thankfulness for my pathway to motherhood, which would have only ever resulted in Oliver had I walked through every high and low step of the journey. And because I live in France, which celebrates Mothers day at the end of the month, I got to celebrate twice! Once in honor of the US date (May 14) and once in honor of the French holiday (May 28). Not only am I immensely grateful to (and far more understanding of!) my own mother, I can never begin to thank Michael's mom enough for bringing my life partner and forever love into this world. We were lucky to also spend both holidays here this year while she is visiting us in France. I would be remiss in not also mentioning my eternal gratitude to my Aunt Sue, who was like a second mom to me growing up having babysat me from 6 weeks old. I think anyone who has mothered a human being should be honored on days like today. So to Suzanne, Aunt Sue and my Mom Rita, I raise a glass of the very best champagne that money can buy in honor of my mothers! Maybe one day we can all celebrate together :)
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