Pregnancy is nothing like I thought it would be. I’ve spent years hearing friends discuss it and watching it depicted on television, but until you experience it, you just don’t really get it. For example, I always thought I would have really bad morning sickness and be throwing up all day. I get…
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…
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 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…
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…
Recently I have found myself thinking a lot about life's transitions. And how most of them seamlessly happen because of your age from the day we are born. Every child transitions through the different levels of schools. We mostly all become adults at the same time, either going off to college o…
Ever since I started thinking about my fertility, I have been surprised at how little I know. From my first fertility workup at 34, freezing my eggs at 35, to now going through IVF at 38, I am still learning something new everyday. I’ve had blood work done twice, and multiple appointments with my …
I can’t believe I am FINALLY preparing for my frozen embryo transfer. After a lot of research and asking you all questions, I’m breaking down my plan into 3 different sections. Pre-Transfer In the 2 weeks while I am on estrace and starting progesterone, I am going to make sure to do light exercise…