A bit of our Journey to now

Around, I guess, February of 2011 I came across a blog, naturallyknockedup.com when "googling" the effect of milk on fertility.  I don't remember why I chose to google milk specifically.  (Don't you love how "google" is a verb now?  :) )  I do know that I looked into many ideas on fertility and infertility.  Milk must've been the search d'jour for that day.  When I read Danielle's personal story, I was so fascinated and interested.  It wasn't exactly my story too, but, I found it fascinating that she was able to, basically, "heal" her body with proper nutrition.  I love science and am borderline untrusting of western medicine as the absolute always answer.  I value western medicine, respect it and use it, but....I think that some, maybe many, ailments may be lessened or "cured" by proper nutrition and other alternatives such as appropriate and counseled vitamin / mineral supplementation.  So, I began following her blog and reading her thoughts and posts on various health and fertility topics.  At this time, I also began paying attention to what I ate and why.  Oh, I didn't stop eating unhealthy foods....fried chicken, brownies etc.  I just began noticing how much, how often, and how I felt afterwards. While I eventually found another fertility related health blog, I continue, once in a while, to read up on what Danielle is writing about.

     While looking up Danielle's facebook page, I took notice of the different names that popped up in the search field, much the way google does now....everything with "N" pops up, then "natural", and so forth, as I typed in "naturally knocked up", one of the many names that came up was "Natural Fertility Breakthrough".  Thinking that was a catchy name and along the lines exactly of what I was looking for, I checked out the public page.  I have been a fan ever since that discovery.

.....more to come.....

A little history

Darren and I met on a blind date set up by a mutual friend.  We were both a bit nervous, but really wanting to meet someone nice that could maybe grow to more.  :)  It was one of a very few first dates I've ever had, but I cannot imagine a better one, ever!
We met at local Peruvian restaurant and enjoyed the food and visiting.  ( Shining moment:  he watched for me and saw me park "wrong" and hit "softly" the embankment behind the store...he ducked away to keep me from seeing him, and yet...he still asked me out again.)  Aftewards, he asked if I wanted to go to a group sing-a-long nearby...it was Dec. 16th...so, it was the annual "Christmas Hoot".  It was a really fun time.  Looooong story short, next Dec. 16th he proposed and I accepted.  We were married in May 2007.  I was 31.

So....we wanted to have children and began trying after a year and a half.  With one miscarriage a year later, early on, but still so hard emotionally, we found out we were expecting again...finally! 2 years later....this time....TWINS!!!  We are still amazed and excited.  Lots can still "go wrong" I suppose, but so much has gone right this time and we just choose to believe that this time is meant "to be", a gift from God that He will let stay.  That is our conviction, and our joy!!  We are 16 weeks along today.

Other fun facts:  we are remodeling our ktichen.  It's the last room in the house to be worked on.  I will finally have a dishwasher!!  :)  I think Darren and family are doing a truly great job!!

We like music...all kinds!!  bluegrass is the big winner, but we like classical, some country, and some Christian songs as well.

Introduction

We are Darren and Brennen Drake, husband and wife, friends, and soon-to-be parents of twins.  I (Brennen) began this blog to chronicle our journey to parenthood and other fun life adventures we have and want to share.  :)