#31: Surprises, Good and Sad (part 2 of 3)

Cocoon by Lizzie Heiselt

Jul 25, 202200:21:33Kids & family

David and Kristin got married in 2008 and after taking some time to adjust and blend their lives with their 3 children, they decided it was time to try to have a baby together. Before too long, they were parents of two d...

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