My Journey to Motherhood: A Story of Faith, Love & New Beginnings

Welcome to My Blog!

Hi, and welcome! I’m beyond excited to share my journey with you, especially if you're a new mom or navigating motherhood in a unique way.

Becoming a single mom by choice through IVF at 41 has been a long, winding, and beautiful road. With a little help from science—and a lot of love and faith—I now have my precious daughter, Emma Rose, who has completely changed my life.

Here’s a little bit about my journey, the challenges I faced, and how I embraced the unexpected turns that led me to this amazing new chapter.

✨ The Decision to Become a Mom

Choosing to become a mom on my own was a big decision that took years to make. I spent a long time wondering:

🔸 "Can I do this alone?"
🔸 "Is it the right time?"
🔸 "What if it doesn’t work?"

But the thought of motherhood never left my heart. I didn’t want to wait any longer, so I chose IVF with a sperm donor.

💡 Every step felt like an affirmation of my dream to have a child. Even though the road wasn’t easy, I could see Emma’s face in my mind before she even arrived, and I knew I was ready to meet her.

📷 Eagerly awaiting… (The day before Emma was born—her Moses basket was gray and white because I didn’t know her gender yet!)

🤰 Pregnancy: A Rollercoaster of Challenges

Early on, I was diagnosed with a subchorionic hematoma, which increased the risk of bleeding. Later, I developed placenta previa, where the placenta covered the cervix.

🚨 Because of these complications, I spent most of my pregnancy on bed rest.

💭 It was frustrating, but I found peace in an unexpected way—crocheting.

What started as a way to pass the time soon blossomed into a crochet business that I love! Those months allowed me to create pieces I’m proud of, including some special ones for Emma.

📷 Keeping busy… (Bed rest wasn’t fun, but it led to the idea for Emma’s Little Corner.)

👶 A Birth Story Full of Twists & Turns

At 39 weeks, I went to the hospital ready to be induced—but life had another twist in store for me!

💡 The nurse told me that Emma was in a transverse position (lying sideways), making a vaginal birth impossible. Instead, I had a C-section later that day.

The moment they lifted her up, I saw her sweet face and heard the strongest cry. All my fears and challenges faded away as I held her for the first time.

📷 A baby is born! (The exact moment I met my sweet girl.)

🌷 Motherhood: The Most Beautiful Journey

Now, as I sit here writing with Emma Rose by my side, I feel grateful for every twist and turn that brought us together.

💡 I may not have taken the traditional path, but my journey feels perfectly my own. Emma has filled my life with more joy and purpose than I could ever have imagined.

📷 Emma loves her Moses basket naps!

Every day, I remind myself to:

✔️ Be patient
✔️ Be flexible
✔️ Keep faith in the journey

💖 Why I Started This Blog

This blog is my way of sharing my story and offering support to other moms.

Whether you’ve planned every detail or life has surprised you along the way, motherhood is an adventure. I hope to share:

✨ Stories of love & resilience
🧶 Creative inspirations from my crochet journey
💡 Encouragement for moms in all walks of life

“Not every journey follows a straight path, but sometimes, the detours lead us exactly where we’re meant to be.”

Thank you for being part of this journey! I can’t wait to see where motherhood takes us all next. 💕

With love,
Joanna Torrens