The cost of Solo Motherhood - Year 1

How much does a baby really cost in the first year? What I am planning to spend. Baby expenses for month 0  -  $2,500 Before your baby is even born, you will need to buy a lot. We're talking bassinets, clothes, stroller, etc. The cost of what you choose to spend here can vary drastically. Lucki…

Single Mom by Choice Statistics

You may be surprised to learn just how many Single Mom's by Choice are out there. When I started the process, I thought I was one of few. I had a hard time finding stories about SMBC's that share their real life experiences (which is why I started this blog!) But as I have dived into my res…

I'm Pregnant!

I'm officially 5 weeks pregnant today!  My very first frozen embryo transfer worked. I got the call from my clinic last week after my blood work that my HCG level was 450, which was a good strong number. (They like to see anything over 50!) I have another blood test tomorrow to check that my le…

A Letter to my Embaby - Transfer Day

My little embaby-  It's finally here, the day I meet you and welcome you to your hopeful home for the next 9 months. I want you to know how precious you already are to me, how much I have longed for you in my life. You will be my first child, my first everything, really. I hope you will stay i…