Single-Mom-By-Choice

  • Are You Ready for the Hospital? What You’ll Need

    What You'll Need: Hospital Bag Checklist for Expectant Moms

    Are You Ready for the Hospital? What You’ll Need. You’ve planned and prepared everything for your home for when the little man or miss arrives, but what about while you’re 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 Can’t Believe I’m Pregnant! Now What?

    I can't believe I'm pregnant! Now what?

    I Can’t Believe I’m Pregnant! Now What? Did you just find out you’re pregnant? Amazing! Congrats, warrior! You won the first battle!Β  Not sure what to do now? Don’t worry, you are in good company.Β  It can be overwhelming, this next stage in your journey. You’ve worked so hard just to get to this point. […]

  • The Realistic Baby Registry: Things You’ll Need (And Actually Use)

    The Realistic Baby Registry: Things You'll Need and Actually Use

    The Realistic Baby Registry: Things You’ll Need (And Actually Use) The holy grail, the thing that will set you up for success in so many ways…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?

    Not Sure How People Will React To Your Pregnancy?

    Not Sure How People Will React To Your Pregnancy? The test was positive! I couldn’t 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?

    The Results: Pregnant or Not Pregnant?

    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 wasn’t showing up on the test yet. There was still a chance, right? Begrudgingly, […]

  • Navigating the Two-Week Wait: Embrace the Journey

    The Two Week Wait

    Navigating the Two Week Wait: Embrace the Journey Are you having a hard time not stressing about whether or not you’ve 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

    How My Insemination Went Down

    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

    How To Choose The Sperm Donor For You

    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 Hemsworth’s wife explaining how you need her husband’s sperm […]

  • Starting My Journey to Become a Single Mom By Choice

    The Journey to Becoming a Single Mom By Choice

    Starting My Journey to Become a Single Mom By Choice Are you trying to decide if you are ready to take the next step in your journey of becoming a Single-Mom-By-Choice?Β  Maybe you want to hear more about my experience to help you make that decision.Β  Maybe you just want some more information from someone […]

  • Embracing the β€˜Choice’: My Journey to Becoming a Single Mom By Choice

    Embracing The Choice: My Journey to Becoming a Single Mom By Choice

    Embracing The ‘Choice’: My Journey To Becoming A Single Mom By Choice As far back as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be a mom. I truly feel like it is something that was ingrained into my very soul when that primordial being was piecing me together. A calling that sprouted in my subconscious […]