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Posts that share my experiences of becoming a single-mom-by-choice
What You Need To Know About The Three Trimesters 40 weeks of pregnancy. They call it 9 months, but letβs call a spade a spade, itβs closer to 10 months. These 40 weeks are broken down into three trimesters. Each one comes with its own benefits and buzz-kills. In its entirety, there are a few […]
To-Do List: How To Prepare For Baby’s Arrival I donβt know about you, but it helps me to feel more in control the more organized I am. I feel like I have a better hold on the reins of this crazy ride weβre on, you know, life, and especially when it comes to mom life. […]
Are You Ready for the Hospital? What Youβll Need. Youβve planned and prepared everything for your home for when the little man or miss arrives, but what about while youβre at the hospital for labor, delivery, and recovery? Pinterest was my go-to when planning what to pack in my hospital bag. I wanted to be […]
I Canβt Believe Iβm Pregnant! Now What? Did you just find out youβre pregnant? Amazing! Congrats, warrior! You won the first battle!Β Not sure what to do now? Donβt worry, you are in good company.Β It can be overwhelming, this next stage in your journey. Youβve worked so hard just to get to this point. […]
The Realistic Baby Registry: Things Youβll Need (And Actually Use) The holy grail, the thing that will set you up for success in so many waysβ¦your Baby Registry! If you are planning on having a baby shower, which I highly encourage, you will want to be smart about how you plan out your baby registry. […]
Not Sure How People Will React To Your Pregnancy? The test was positive! I couldnβt believe it. As tears streamed down my face and I laughed with immense joy, I reveled in the fact that I had done it. I was pregnant! I took a moment to be in it by myself, the only person […]
The Results Are In: Pregnant or Not Pregnant? ONE. One solid pink line. I was devastated.Β I immediately went from utter disappointment to rationalization. Maybe my implantation was delayed. Maybe I had conceived later in my ovulation cycle and it just wasnβt showing up on the test yet. There was still a chance, right? Begrudgingly, […]
Navigating the Two Week Wait: Embrace the Journey Are you having a hard time not stressing about whether or not youβve got a bun in the oven? Are you symptom spotting left and right?Β This part of the process can be excruciating. You feel a twinge in your lower back. You swear your boobs are […]
How My Insemination Went Down Getting ready for your insemination day can be a very exciting and nerve-wracking time. You have been working so hard to prep for this glorious event and so much is riding on this, in-reality, very short procedure. This was definitely how I felt. The day had finally arrived. The one […]
How To Choose The Sperm Donor For You Choosing a donor can feel like a very daunting task. You may be unsure whether you want to go with someone you know, an anonymous donor from a sperm bank, or write a really convincing letter to Chris Hemsworthβs wife explaining how you need her husbandβs sperm […]