Eric had been a fun young guy, that wasn't really looking for a relationship, just new friends to talk to, since he was so outgoing. We started as Facebook friends. I had already had a boyfriend and it was strictly a friendship until we felt something for each other and at that point, I became single, and we decided to take it slow and build something worthwhile. The first year was full of excitement and getting to k ow each other. We had our tough times, as we have different personality types and it took some time for Eric to realize I am not someone who likes crowds or noise or a party atmosphere. It is funny because, it is opposites that thrive. What he has, I lack and what I lack, he has. We realized we complete each other. After the first year of learning, the second year became more of travelling and spending family time together. He bonded well and to her and took on the role of father to my daughter. We took trips together and had many lovely first experiences. In our 3rd year together, I became pregnant. He has at every important doctor visit and helped me do everything, especially as I got further along. He was by my side during our rough pregnancy. He was there during his son's birth. He cut his cord. Our son was born with an extra chromosome, a condition called Trisomy 13 and his brain did not separate properly, he had Holoprosencephaly. Our son lived for one week in the best hospital in Pittsburgh and he know nothing but his parent's love. It has been a challenging year after our great loss, but because of that, we decided we will now be the Bollinger family and be strong together.