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21 Jul
Motivational, when lives appear to be perfect, feeling better about ourselves, ways to be happier, how to be happier








Pictures are so interesting. They say that a picture says a thousand words, but it doesn’t say all the words and it can be so deceiving. The older I get, the more it is engrained into my mind through experience that no one lives a perfect life and we all have challenges. This photo of me in my blue dress, for instance, shows me in my kitchen posing for a picture. My friend, who is a photographer, had called me an hour prior and had told me to hurry and get ready because she was coming over to take some photos for me since she was in town. We did a little photoshoot in my home and I figured I would use the photos for my blog. This picture appears to show a picture perfect life. What those “thousand words” don’t show is my bloated tummy from just having my egg retrieval for in vitro two days prior. They don’t show the shots, the tears, the sadness. Many of you might recall the picture that I posted of Tyler and I on our Valentine’s date where we went to a Park City painting class. It appears to have been a perfect date night. I had a lot of fun and it was nice to relax with my sweetheart. It was great. What you don’t see when you look at the picture, however, is that we had just found out that day that we weren’t pregnant after our first round of in vitro.  What you don’t see is that I am just trying with all of my might to stay positive and keep it together. You don’t see how exhausted I am. 



Motivational, when lives appear to be perfect, feeling better about ourselves, ways to be happier, how to be happier







I am at peace right now that God has a plan for me. I am totally content with that, so this isn’t intended to make anyone feel bad for me because I have been blessed with far more than I deserve, I feel so grateful for my life, and I am happy most of the time. (At least now that I’m not taking the shots any more 😉 ) The point is that even though other’s lives may appear to be perfect, trust me when I say that not a single person has a perfect life. You have no idea the battles they are facing behind the perfectly posed photos. Our trials shape us and I’m grateful for that. I love this quote because it couldn’t be more true, “There isn’t a person you wouldn’t love if you knew their story.”





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  1. Amanda says

    July 21, 2015 at 11:30 pm

    How true is this. Glad I stumbled upon your blog a couple weeks ago! This is something I need reminding of when my mommy friends post these constant beautiful & fun pictures of their toddlers and doing this and that and being so happy and i'm over here like, uhhh I just yelled at my 2 year old for the 10th time tonight. And then I want and wish I had what they had, how they make motherhood seem like a breeze. Makes me seem like I am doing something wrong. But who knows what actually happened before that picture and after that picture!

    I am sorry to hear about your struggles with trying to get pregnant. My cousin and his wife are going through something very similar. Hope you get the pregnancy you want and dream of very soon!

    amanda @ duhitsmed.blogspot.com

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    • Jenica Parcell says

      July 24, 2015 at 12:40 am

      Thank you so much for reaching out, Amanda! Definitely something we all need remind ourselves sometimes 🙂 Thank you for your kind words! xo

      Reply
  2. Kelly Lynn says

    July 22, 2015 at 3:15 am

    Thank you for sharing. I am struggling right now with my ttw for round 5 of femara and IUI. Pictures are beautiful and priceless, but we can cover up so much with the "perfect" photo. God has a plan for all of us. I keep reminding my self that. Ml

    Love hugs and baby dust to you

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    • Jenica Parcell says

      July 24, 2015 at 12:41 am

      God DOES have a plan for all of us. Best of luck in your endeavors to become a mama!! xo

      Reply
  3. Briana Rider says

    July 22, 2015 at 3:23 am

    This is all so true! Love how inspiring your story is for me, as someone going through infertility as well. Here's to hoping your dreams come true!

    Reply
    • Jenica Parcell says

      July 24, 2015 at 12:41 am

      Thank you, Briana!! I wish you the best as you go through the infertility path. You are not alone. xo

      Reply
  4. Jodi says

    July 22, 2015 at 4:18 am

    I love how open you are. I feel this makes it easy to relate with you. Thanks for sharing! There is just so much pressure to be together all the time.

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    • Jenica Parcell says

      July 24, 2015 at 12:42 am

      Aw thanks Jodi, that means a lot! I really appreciate your kind comment.

      Reply
  5. Erin Fairchild says

    July 22, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    I adore that quote! What great perspective!

    Her Heartland Soul
    http://herheartlandsoul.com

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    • Jenica Parcell says

      July 24, 2015 at 12:42 am

      One of my favorites! xo

      Reply
  6. Trisha says

    July 23, 2015 at 10:47 pm

    I love this and it is so true! You never know what people are going through. Be kind and love one another. A simple smile can turn someone's day around. So sorry for the trial you are going to through. Heavenly Father does have a plan for you and whatever that plan is everything will work out! Love ya!

    Reply
    • Jenica Parcell says

      July 24, 2015 at 12:42 am

      Thank you, Trisha! He sure does have a plan and I'm just trying to enjoy the journey as best as I can 🙂 Love you!!

      Reply
  7. The Boutelle Family says

    July 24, 2015 at 11:26 am

    Love this!! Thank you for sharing so honestly! I love that quote you ended with. So true!

    Reply
    • Jenica Parcell says

      July 24, 2015 at 12:37 pm

      Thank you for your sweet comment! Definitely one of my favorite quotes 🙂 xo

      Reply
  8. planning4paris.com says

    July 24, 2015 at 4:05 pm

    Great quote and outlook! Thank you for sharing! Needed this today!

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    • Jenica Parcell says

      August 11, 2015 at 12:52 pm

      I'm so glad! Thank you for your sweet comment 🙂

      Reply
  9. Maura says

    August 5, 2015 at 2:41 am

    You are so right about the pictures. They show what people want to share and that is all. We struggled for 5 years (mc, meds, iui, 3 ivf's) before getting pregnant with my daughter (and lost her twin). Infertility is a beast that I wish no body had to battle with. I hope your story has a happy ending for you!

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    • Jenica Parcell says

      August 11, 2015 at 12:53 pm

      Thank you so much, Maura! It's so tough. Seeing success stories (after trials) like yours gives me hope 🙂 Have a great day!

      Reply
  10. Jemima D'Souza says

    August 25, 2015 at 12:56 am

    Thank you for being brave and sharing this. It really helps people like myself that are going through the same situation, just at a different stage. God bless you and love your blog. xxxx Jemima

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    • Jenica Parcell says

      February 22, 2016 at 7:12 pm

      Thank you; wishing you all the very best! xo

      Reply
  11. Kathleen Hurley says

    December 8, 2015 at 3:53 am

    I love this! I came across your Instagram one night when I was feeling really down about a failed IVF transfer. I've followed your account since off and on and just checked out your blog tonight. I did think "we are facing the same thing but not really as life appears to be so perfect" – then I read this. Brings me back to the person not the things. I really hope this works for you!! ����

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    • Jenica Parcell says

      February 22, 2016 at 7:12 pm

      Thank you; wishing you all the very best! xo

      Reply
  12. alexandra says

    February 18, 2016 at 8:10 pm

    Thank you Jenica, for being brave, open and honest. My husband and I have been through 4 mc last year and are looking starting towards IVF. Your blog has been a saving grace for me. Thank you for writing! You have both helped heal, inspire and make me laugh and I am sure you have done this for many! I am so happy for your and your husband and your beautiful babies! Wishing you all well and looking forward to seeing all the good times ahead for you!

    http://mysunshineandsugar.blogspot.ca/

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    • Jenica Parcell says

      February 22, 2016 at 7:12 pm

      I am so sorry to hear that. What a tough journey! Thank you so much for letting me know. Wishing you all the happiness you deserve (which is a lot!) xo

      Reply

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