When the Waiting Grows

After conceiving their daughter Eden easily on the first try, Jessica and her husband assumed their second child would come just as naturally. Six years later, they're still waiting.

When the Waiting Grows is an honest, heartfelt memoir about the unexpected journey of secondary infertility-the struggle to conceive again after already having one child. Through failed medicated cycles, invasive treatments, and the emotional toll of repeated disappointment, Jessica shares the raw reality of wanting to expand your family while feeling grateful for the child you already have.

This isn't just a story about infertility-it's about finding strength in uncertainty, discovering purpose in pain, and learning that families are defined not by their size but by their love. With vulnerability and grace, Jessica explores how faith can be both tested and deepened through struggle, how advocacy can transform personal pain into purpose, and how growth can happen even when our deepest desires remain unfulfilled.

For anyone walking the difficult path of infertility, supporting someone who is, or seeking to understand the complex emotions of family building, When the Waiting Grows offers hope, community, and the reminder that even when outcomes aren't as planned, we can still find meaning in the journey.