Here is a collection of personal stories submitted by readers. If you would like to share your story, just email it to marfmom@gmail.com. I’d prefer if you included a picture, but it’s not mandatory. Birth stories are of women who are personally affected by a connective tissue disorder. Surrogacy and adoption stories are of an individual/couple where one or both people are affected by a connective tissue disorder. Submissions may be edited for grammar and clarity.

Birth:
Ashley’s Birth Story, #1
Ashley’s Birth Story, #2
Heather’s Birth Story
Jennifer’s Birth Story, #1
Jennifer’s Birth Story, #2
Julie’s Birth Story
Maya’s Birth Story, #1
Maya’s Birth Story, #2, Part 1
Maya’s Birth Story, #2, Part 2
Maya’s Birth Story, #2: 6 week follow-up

Surrogacy:

Adoption:
Our adoption (All the posts about our adoption journey thus far)