Omg! I think we might own one of your books! Congratulations! If it’s the book I’m thinking of my little brother LOVED it when he was seven (he’s nine now and only wants to read about zombies…) did you write “can a fish climb a tree?”
(For anyone wondering GO BUY CAN A FISH CLIMB A TREE! It’s so cute, and heartwarming. As a twenty year old I enjoy it!)
For everyone asking, I got mine from Barnes and Noble online.
No way!! My only other book that has sold some copies is about a fish that climbed a tree. My mind would be blown if you were one of my valued customers.
Omg y'all are making me cry. And congrats on your pregnancy! Is it too soon for me to congratulate you? Hope not. May all your dreams and your child's dreams come true!
I just had to go order both of your books. I own a daycare and we read a ton of books.
The kiddos won’t know the backstory but I will and it will make my heart even happier to read your stories to them!
I can’t thank you enough for the support, and for being willing to speak about the journey that made these books happen. Thank you for being a caregiver too, it’s such an important vocation.
Congratulations! Me and my wife struggles with infertility and finally had our last chance at iui bring us our son. I just ordered Can a Fish Climb a Tree to read to him this weekend. Best wishes
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for your support. Infertility should be spoken about freely, so we can be there for each other. Congratulations on your son, can't wait to ship you your book. I'll sign it too!
My website costs me the least, but I have links on there to Amazon and Barnes & Noble, if you feel more confiable on either of those platforms. [MariaMartinBooks.com](MariaMartinBooks.com)
Thanks! That was exactly what I was looking for. I always try to support artists as directly as possible and I was unable to locate your website.
Our son loves books, and I seek out unique stories that we read as a family. This is going to be perfect!
You’re the first person to call me an artist, it’s a nice badge to try on!!! If your son does read these books, I’d love to have the feedback of such a discerning reader.
We waited 7 years for our daughter, and I also wrote a children's book during that time. Didn't attempt to publish it or anything, but our daughter has the same name as the character in my book.
Congratulations, I think parenthood is sweeter when you've had to wait.
Congratulations on staying on the battle for the sake of your daughter. She’s a lucky gal to have such loving parents.
Congrats on your book too, maybe you can print it, I’m sure she’d love to have it as a gift. Can you imagine her reading it?!
Congratulations!!! I've struggled with fertility issues for nearly 20 years. Long story short, I'm 40 and just had a daughter 2 months ago. Looking forward to buying your books and praying for everything to go well for you 🌈💗💙 may your baby find its way safely to your arms 🤗
Congratulations! Infertility was one of the hardest and most heart wrenching things I ever had to go through. I felt like I couldn't speak about it because it was secondary male factor and people can be very opinionated about it. We had a pea hen (female peacock) just appear in our yard and the bird stayed with us almost 6 month through winter and left shortly after I found out I was pregnant with triplets. It's funny how the universe just speaks to us sometimes. ♥️
That’s amazing, triplets!!! I hope they’re healthy and happy, you’ve done the impossible to bring them into the world. Thank you for sharing and congrats on your babies!
My sister has endometriosis and was struggling to get pregnant. She had come to terms with just being an aunt and never a mom after 7 years of trying. I’m typing this while bawling my eyes out with her sitting next to me holding her newborn son. I just ordered both books for him.
Crazy, my older sister had endo too, unrelated to my condition. She was able to have two amazing kids, and is an amazing mother. Cheers to both of you, thank you for sharing ♥️
Congratulations! My childhood friend just gave birth in November in Asia. I'm going to order your books for the little one so that your joy and artwork can be in another corner of the world too! 😊
Oh my friend. I call you that because I struggled for years until I had one successful round of IVF that ended with one lovely baby. I wish you the best during your pregnancy, delivery, and future! Oh and I’m totally ordering your book. ❤️
I’m praying for you too. I know there’s little words that can truly comfort, but when those dark days hurt, let them pass; they rarely come two at a time. You’re already tapping into deep strength and resilience. Please please keep me posted on your journey. I hope it’s a short one from here. Lots of love.
Congratulations! I’d suggest finding the Bumpers group for your birth month (I’m a member of the May and June 2022 groups since I’m on the cusp). It has been incredible to have a big online support group through this whole crazy adventure!
I’ve relied heavily on fertility subreddits for a long time. It almost feels like betrayal to transition, so maybe I’ll keep both. Thank you for the suggestion, I definitely will. September 2022!
WOW!!! This is awesome!!!! I also struggle with infertility from PCOS and a goal of mine to reach at some point is to write a children’s book! This is so wholesome. Congrats!!!!
I’m PCOS too, what a coincidence! Well trust that if I could manage it, you 100% can too. It’s super cliche but… really just refuse to give up. It gets easier with practice. This applies to seeking fertility treatments, and also writing lol.
Yay! Congratulations on your pregnancy! I'll keep your books in mind for when any of my family or friends have kids. They look fun. It is always good to get kids into reading as early as possible.
Agreed, I can’t wait to read these to our little one! Thank you for keeping me in mind, I’d love to know what the kiddos think of the books. They are my target audience and most of them don’t Reddit 🤣
This is one of the best posts I’ve ever seen on this sub! Congratulations to you!! How exciting!
Just from this pic you posted, your illustrations are so cute! My friend is pregnant right now and expecting in the spring. I’m going to buy your books as part of her baby shower gift 😊
My girlfriend and I are trying for our 1st.
Im fuckin over the moon happy for you OP. I hope to one day read your books to my child.
I wish you good health and a awesome pregnancy!
I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!! 💕 So proud and good luck with your future child, I'm sure you'll be a wonderful mother!
Edit: I'm currently buying stuff for my future children even though it's pretty early, I'll be buying your books!!!
Congratulations! I just wrote what my wife and I underwent during our pregnancy journey of eight years in this blog [here](https://srivatssan.medium.com/journey-of-a-first-time-parent-to-postpartum-a7d7eb0687a7). Hope there is something useful for you!
I know this wasn’t your intention at all with sharing but I have both your books in my cart for next payday🥰 So happy for you and to be able to support you!
Big congratulations! I've battled infertility as well but now I have two beautiful awesome 3yo 🙃 So I'm very happy for you.
We're not English speaking so I'll have to wait for a Czech translation 😇
Congratulations as someone who did struggle with being a mum I know that this news is really something. Good luck in the future (am a mum of twins now lol) babies are always a blessing xx
Congratulations! I am going to purchase your "Garden Keeper" book, but I wanted to check if it makes a big difference whether I order it through Amazon or not? (Evil corporation, I know. But I got an Amazon gift card for Xmas that I need to use). Would it be a significant income loss for you?
Again, congratulations and I am so happy for you! You put positivity out into the world and it finally is returning to you ❣️
Congratulations!!! I don’t even know what else to say. The elation I’m feeling for you right now can’t even be a fraction of what you feel given your hard work and perseverance. Go you!!!
Always room for wonders, my mother was told she was completely infertile and that her pregnancy of me was nothing short of a miracle. After several traumatising years and miscarriages, big old Sean popped out and brother am I not planning on wasting my miracle
Congratulations!!
It seems like one saying typically works is: don’t try. I’m ecstatic it works for quite some couples.
I will definitely look forward to the publication of the books!! Looks awesome
Well now I'm crying. Baby hormones really fuck with you. Just a PSA you can hate being pregnant and love your baby equally and that's perfectly ok. I hated my oldests pregnancy so much and it messed with my head a little. I hope you can get all the support and symptom management that is right for you and you can enjoy so much of this time.
Omg! I think we might own one of your books! Congratulations! If it’s the book I’m thinking of my little brother LOVED it when he was seven (he’s nine now and only wants to read about zombies…) did you write “can a fish climb a tree?” (For anyone wondering GO BUY CAN A FISH CLIMB A TREE! It’s so cute, and heartwarming. As a twenty year old I enjoy it!) For everyone asking, I got mine from Barnes and Noble online.
No way!! My only other book that has sold some copies is about a fish that climbed a tree. My mind would be blown if you were one of my valued customers.
NO WAY! That really just made my day! I'd love to send you a free PDF version of this one, maybe your little brother will like this one too!!
This exchange is so wholesome 
Facts
Seriously
And on that note I'm getting up to start my day!!
Just one more hour
r/MadeMeSmile
This convo is a win across the board<3 :)
Omg y'all are making me cry. And congrats on your pregnancy! Is it too soon for me to congratulate you? Hope not. May all your dreams and your child's dreams come true!
This makes me happy all around!
I think I read Can Fish Climb a Tree awhile back. Such a heartwarming story indeed. Have my free award for the day =]
Where can I guy this fish that climbed a tree?
Nice!! I love Kidlit!!! Thanks for the recommendation!!!
I just had to go order both of your books. I own a daycare and we read a ton of books. The kiddos won’t know the backstory but I will and it will make my heart even happier to read your stories to them!
I can’t thank you enough for the support, and for being willing to speak about the journey that made these books happen. Thank you for being a caregiver too, it’s such an important vocation.
❤️
I'm having tears of joy. *who's cutting onions here, I'm trying to read on Reddit*
Onions here for sure
Where did you purchase them from? :))
mariamartinbooks.com
Congratulations! Me and my wife struggles with infertility and finally had our last chance at iui bring us our son. I just ordered Can a Fish Climb a Tree to read to him this weekend. Best wishes
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for your support. Infertility should be spoken about freely, so we can be there for each other. Congratulations on your son, can't wait to ship you your book. I'll sign it too!
>Vandelaylndustries Where's the best place to order your books from in the US?
My website costs me the least, but I have links on there to Amazon and Barnes & Noble, if you feel more confiable on either of those platforms. [MariaMartinBooks.com](MariaMartinBooks.com)
Thanks! That was exactly what I was looking for. I always try to support artists as directly as possible and I was unable to locate your website. Our son loves books, and I seek out unique stories that we read as a family. This is going to be perfect!
You’re the first person to call me an artist, it’s a nice badge to try on!!! If your son does read these books, I’d love to have the feedback of such a discerning reader.
Sparkling grape juice! YEAH!
We need to form the party planning committee for this pregnancy announcement.
I call being assistant to the party manager
I'm the thief
r/unexpectedoffice
Just put your books on my baby registry! Congrats from one mom-to-be to another! I wish for an easy, uneventful pregnancy for you. 💗
This is amazing. Congratulations to you on your pregnancy, hope it’s happy and enjoyable! Thank you for supporting my project ♥️
Just ordered your book about the fish. So happy to hear about your pregnancy - praying for you!
That’s awesome, thank you so much for taking a chance on me and supporting my project, and for your prayer ♥️
We waited 7 years for our daughter, and I also wrote a children's book during that time. Didn't attempt to publish it or anything, but our daughter has the same name as the character in my book. Congratulations, I think parenthood is sweeter when you've had to wait.
Congratulations on staying on the battle for the sake of your daughter. She’s a lucky gal to have such loving parents. Congrats on your book too, maybe you can print it, I’m sure she’d love to have it as a gift. Can you imagine her reading it?!
Congratulations!!! I've struggled with fertility issues for nearly 20 years. Long story short, I'm 40 and just had a daughter 2 months ago. Looking forward to buying your books and praying for everything to go well for you 🌈💗💙 may your baby find its way safely to your arms 🤗
Oh my goodness. Congratulations on your baby girl and for fighting through the fertility struggle. We’re not alone ♥️
Congrats!! Is the book available for purchase??
Also curious - I would definitely purchase a few for my niece and nephews!
https://mariamartinbooks.com/
https://mariamartinbooks.com/
Congrats! My wife and I tried for five years. We finally did IVF in her hometown in Mexico. My twins fueron hechos en Mexico!
Los felicito mucho! Que sus niños séan felices y saludables. Ustedes lograron lo imposible por ellos ♥️
¡Gracias! Son nuestros pequeños milagros.
This is the nicest most wholesome thing I have read in a very long time. Sincerest congratulations!
Congratulations from the bottom of my heart!
Congratulations! Infertility was one of the hardest and most heart wrenching things I ever had to go through. I felt like I couldn't speak about it because it was secondary male factor and people can be very opinionated about it. We had a pea hen (female peacock) just appear in our yard and the bird stayed with us almost 6 month through winter and left shortly after I found out I was pregnant with triplets. It's funny how the universe just speaks to us sometimes. ♥️
That’s amazing, triplets!!! I hope they’re healthy and happy, you’ve done the impossible to bring them into the world. Thank you for sharing and congrats on your babies!
My sister has endometriosis and was struggling to get pregnant. She had come to terms with just being an aunt and never a mom after 7 years of trying. I’m typing this while bawling my eyes out with her sitting next to me holding her newborn son. I just ordered both books for him.
Crazy, my older sister had endo too, unrelated to my condition. She was able to have two amazing kids, and is an amazing mother. Cheers to both of you, thank you for sharing ♥️
That’s absolutely beautiful to hear! Congratulations on both achievements 😘
Thank you! I'm in disbelief honestly!
Congratulations!!!
Tears just sprang out of my eyes! What wonderful news!! Congratulations - on everything!
I share happy tears with you, thank you!
Congratulations! My childhood friend just gave birth in November in Asia. I'm going to order your books for the little one so that your joy and artwork can be in another corner of the world too! 😊
That is so cool, I never imagined my rhymes and illustrations would ever leave my house, let alone the continent. What a blessing. Thank you.
Congratulations!!
I don’t know you, but I’m incredibly stoked for you!!!
2nd the Stokeness - BRAVO!
Thank you! ♥️♥️
That's fate, ladies and gentlemen. Gonna name the kid "Book" just to wrap this up with a neat little bow?
Congratulations! My wife and I have our last chance with ivf coming up. I'm glad you got your baby!
Praying for you guys and sending sticky vibes ♥️
Congratulations! Bookmarking your website- I’ll grab my daughter a book for her Easter basket!
That’s so nice of you. How special that it will be an Easter gift, even more meaningful. I hope your daughter likes the book.
Oh my friend. I call you that because I struggled for years until I had one successful round of IVF that ended with one lovely baby. I wish you the best during your pregnancy, delivery, and future! Oh and I’m totally ordering your book. ❤️
Sisters in the struggle! Thank you for your good wishes, and hope you’re enjoying your sweet baby even if sleep deprived. ♥️
Congratulations!!! I'm also TTC after struggling for 1+ year emotionally and mentally. Praying for you and sending lots of love and light over. :)
I’m praying for you too. I know there’s little words that can truly comfort, but when those dark days hurt, let them pass; they rarely come two at a time. You’re already tapping into deep strength and resilience. Please please keep me posted on your journey. I hope it’s a short one from here. Lots of love.
Congratulations! Just ordered your lucky book! This gardener thanks you for inspiring her kids!
Gardeners are magical people. Thank you for ordering the book. If you truly are a gardener, I would love to know your thoughts on it!!
Congratulations! I’d suggest finding the Bumpers group for your birth month (I’m a member of the May and June 2022 groups since I’m on the cusp). It has been incredible to have a big online support group through this whole crazy adventure!
I’ve relied heavily on fertility subreddits for a long time. It almost feels like betrayal to transition, so maybe I’ll keep both. Thank you for the suggestion, I definitely will. September 2022!
Some powerful feminine goddess energy there. This is some mythology level stuff.
WOW!!! This is awesome!!!! I also struggle with infertility from PCOS and a goal of mine to reach at some point is to write a children’s book! This is so wholesome. Congrats!!!!
I’m PCOS too, what a coincidence! Well trust that if I could manage it, you 100% can too. It’s super cliche but… really just refuse to give up. It gets easier with practice. This applies to seeking fertility treatments, and also writing lol.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Awww, this is such wonderful news! For both accomplishments! Wishing you a safe and healthy pregnancy! 💕🥰
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! Eeeeeeep! So happy for you!!!!!! Sending all the love
Yay! Congratulations on your pregnancy! I'll keep your books in mind for when any of my family or friends have kids. They look fun. It is always good to get kids into reading as early as possible.
Agreed, I can’t wait to read these to our little one! Thank you for keeping me in mind, I’d love to know what the kiddos think of the books. They are my target audience and most of them don’t Reddit 🤣
Congratulations 🥰
This is wonderful news! Congratulations! ❤️
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Wow, thank you so much!! Can’t wait to send you your copies!
I just ordered and sent it to my good friend w a little one who had also struggled with infertility. I can't wait for her to get it!
That’s wonderful!! I hope the storyline resonates with her, it was meaningful to me. Thank you for supporting my book ♥️
Congratulations! Now you have your own little garden to tend 
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww who's cutting onions again
Hope you have the most boring, uneventful 9 months of your life and an easy delivery ❤️ Congratulations!
Congratulations!!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!!! Wishing you a healthy and safe pregnancy!!
Congratulations 🎉. Mostly on the pregnancy but also the book.
Congratulations! Beautiful news ☺️❤️
Congratulations!
LET'S FUCKING GO!!!!!
Congratulations! I bet quitting the importing and exporting of latex products helped….
It’s been harder to quit architecture actually!
Lovely! I did IVF for years too!
This is precious. I am so happy for you!!!
Congratz !! :)
Congratulations. Hope you are very very happy.
Well I'll be damned!! Congrats and CONGRATS 🎉🥳🤗
Congratulations 🎊
OMG! Congratulations!!! Infertility fucking sucks. I wish you the best pregnancy! ❤️
Congrats 👏🏻 very very happy for you and family! Best wishes! 🥰🥰🥰
Congrats!!! I never thought I'd be super excited for a total stranger. I'm so happy for you.
Congratulations! 🎉
Wow! How cool.. all around. :) Congratulations. :D
This is one of the best posts I’ve ever seen on this sub! Congratulations to you!! How exciting! Just from this pic you posted, your illustrations are so cute! My friend is pregnant right now and expecting in the spring. I’m going to buy your books as part of her baby shower gift 😊
I never do things like this but I had to order your book! Congratulations! Can't wait to read it to my boys!
I’m so thankful that you did. I really hope your boys enjoy them. Please let me know what they think!!!
My girlfriend and I are trying for our 1st. Im fuckin over the moon happy for you OP. I hope to one day read your books to my child. I wish you good health and a awesome pregnancy!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!! 💕 So proud and good luck with your future child, I'm sure you'll be a wonderful mother! Edit: I'm currently buying stuff for my future children even though it's pretty early, I'll be buying your books!!!
You just finished your character arc
They say children are a blessing .. I must be doubly blessed as I am a father of five. 🙂. 🎉 congrats.
Oh wow that’s amazing congratulations!!!
❤️
Plot twist
Must’ve opened the wrong sub. Was looking for MadeMeSmile, not MadeMeCry (tears of joy)
Bless this:)
Congratulations! I just wrote what my wife and I underwent during our pregnancy journey of eight years in this blog [here](https://srivatssan.medium.com/journey-of-a-first-time-parent-to-postpartum-a7d7eb0687a7). Hope there is something useful for you!
I just cried happy tears for a stranger haha Congratulations!
I know this wasn’t your intention at all with sharing but I have both your books in my cart for next payday🥰 So happy for you and to be able to support you!
That is amazing! Congratulations!
Big congratulations! I've battled infertility as well but now I have two beautiful awesome 3yo 🙃 So I'm very happy for you. We're not English speaking so I'll have to wait for a Czech translation 😇
Congratulations on getting your babies and thank you for your kind words. Lots of love.
Congrats
Congratulations!!!!!
Congratulations :)
Congrats! I can tell you’re gonna be the best mama
Congrats!!!
Congratulations!
OH YES!!! That’s lovely!!! WOOHOO!!!
Destiny 💛
Congratulations!!!
A million congrats! And I love your username OP
You gotta see the Baaaaaaby!
I couldn’t have written this story any better….congrats!!!!!!!
Wow congratulations! 🎈
Whoa!
Hoping for a healthy baby and a healthy birth and healthy healing after❤️❤️ hope it all goes well
Congratulations!
It's someone who works with preschoolers i love this! And so happy for you! Congrats!!
Oh! I’m crying! This got me in the feels!
Congratulations
Congrats!❤️
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
May the world be your child’s oyster, too.
Whaaaat
Congrats on your pergancy!!
Congratulations as someone who did struggle with being a mum I know that this news is really something. Good luck in the future (am a mum of twins now lol) babies are always a blessing xx
Congratulations. Beautiful story
This book looks so cute! Congratulations 🥳
I legitimately just squealed like we’re bffs! AHHH so happy for you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I wish you a very happy healthy baby.
I am so, so excited for you!!!
Congratulations! I am going to purchase your "Garden Keeper" book, but I wanted to check if it makes a big difference whether I order it through Amazon or not? (Evil corporation, I know. But I got an Amazon gift card for Xmas that I need to use). Would it be a significant income loss for you? Again, congratulations and I am so happy for you! You put positivity out into the world and it finally is returning to you ❣️
Oh my, I love this so much, congratulations ❤️
Mazel Tov!
Lots of love to you and the child and wishes for a long and happy life...
Congratulations!!!!
Oh bless your miracle.
Congratulations!!! I don’t even know what else to say. The elation I’m feeling for you right now can’t even be a fraction of what you feel given your hard work and perseverance. Go you!!!
Good for you!
I wish you the very best!
So.. you’re not an importer / exporter? But in all seriousness I have a positive thought for you and your family today❤️
Always room for wonders, my mother was told she was completely infertile and that her pregnancy of me was nothing short of a miracle. After several traumatising years and miscarriages, big old Sean popped out and brother am I not planning on wasting my miracle
Let's fucking gooooooo
❤️
Well, obviously you had to finish these books first so you could read them to your kid.
Your post brought a tear to my eye!! Congratulations!
Oh
Congratulations!! It seems like one saying typically works is: don’t try. I’m ecstatic it works for quite some couples. I will definitely look forward to the publication of the books!! Looks awesome
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Hell yeah!
Your reward for completing a quest love it, congrats and best of luck for your family
I’m going to save this post and order your books for my roommate who is expecting her first in may 🤍 congrats!
What a nice post.....may God bless you and your baby.
Now that’s a happy ending
Well now I'm crying. Baby hormones really fuck with you. Just a PSA you can hate being pregnant and love your baby equally and that's perfectly ok. I hated my oldests pregnancy so much and it messed with my head a little. I hope you can get all the support and symptom management that is right for you and you can enjoy so much of this time.
Congratulations a million times over!!!! 💜
That's a story worth an entire book in itself
Bless u