Memoir
Date Published: December 11th, 2025
Publisher: Acorn Publishing
Vincentia Schroeter dreams of building a family of her own and expects an easy pregnancy. She imagines following in her mother’s footsteps, surrounded by the love of children. However, when complications mount, she must face the likelihood that her wish will never come true.
As her sisters bear children, and women all around her share their happy baby news, Vin grows more envious than ever. The frustration continues as hard truths test her patience and faith and medical professionals deliver devastating blows. The only thing she knows for sure is that she is determined to become a mother.
A story of one woman’s harrowing path through trauma and disillusionment, Babymaking is a heartfelt memoir of vulnerability, rupture, and repair. Vin’s journey reminds us that hope and unconditional love have the power to lead us to the place we were always meant to be.
Can you tell us a little about the process of
getting this book published? How did you come up with the idea and how did you
start?
I wanted to write about my personal journey
through infertility and adoption. I started by reviewing my diaries from those
years, then began writing.
What surprised you most about getting your
book published?
How fun it was to finally hold the print
copy in my hands, after six years of intense focus on writing.
Tell us a little about what you do when you
aren’t writing
I like to paint, read, play pickleball, and
hang out with my family.
As a published author, what would you say was
the most pivotal point of your writing life?
The excitement of learning that my words,
when I dig deep into my individual experience, can often touch a universal
truth in others.
Where do you get your best ideas and why do
you think that is?
I get my best ideas when something moves me
or bothers me. I take a walk, throw my thoughts to the wind, and watch the
eucalyptus leaves sway, as I ask for
guidance. Soon, the tree sends back an image or metaphor that inspires me to
write. Why? Because when I give it to
the wind, I become open to inspiration and creativity.
What is the toughest criticism given to you as
an author?
A content editor said of the first draft of
my memoir, “I’m thirty pages in, and barely engaged.” That hurt, but I knew it
meant the protagonist (me, in this case) wasn't likable enough for a reader to
be interested. I licked my wounds and
went back and re-wrote, revealing deeper layers of my character.
What has been your best accomplishment as a
writer?
Seeing people get value from my work,
either for educational or entertainment purposes.
How many unpublished and half-finished books
do you have?
None. I have written four books. I don't
want to write any more books. But I will
continue to write essays and articles, as I find writing both therapeutic and
creative.
Vincentia Schroeter grew up in a small town in central California as the fourth of twelve children. Intrigued by the many different personalities in her family, she knew by the age of sixteen that she wanted to be a counselor. She put herself through college and graduate school in order to pursue her dreams.
Vin is the author of the award-winning self-help book, Communication Breakthrough: How Using Brain Science and Listening to Body Cues Can Change Your Relationships (2018). She also co-authored a training manual on somatic psychotherapy that has been translated into three languages.
After a forty-year career as a psychotherapist listening to clients’ stories of pain and trauma, Vin felt drawn to share her own story. She now lives in San Diego with her husband Steve and enjoys pickleball, painting, and time with family, including her dog, Ren.
Instagram: @vincentia_schroeter
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