No Joy When Life Is So Hard You Can’t Get Out Of Bed
No Joy When Life Is So Hard You Can't Get out of Bed. A few days ago I saw on post on Facebook that said something like, at some point every woman has the experience of when she does not want to or can't get out of bed in the morning. With today being one day after the 8th year anniversary of my father's passing away it felt like a good time to share my own experience with not wanting to get out of bed. I have shared this story several times at Chasing Joy events but I don't think I have … READ MORE
Baby Making Update: Single Mother By Choice Fears
Single Mother By Choice Fears Happy Friday! You guys know my third Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) is this month. Preparing for the transfer I am taking medications, eating Brazil nuts to help with fertility, and trying to avoid stress. I have share videos on these things before so I figured this week I'd talk to you about some of my Single Mother By Choice Fears. When women talk to me about my choice to get pregnant on my own there is on common theme. At some point in the conversation … READ MORE
Giving Back at the North Philly Ronald McDonald House
Giving Back at the North Philly Ronald McDonald House Giving back is one of the least appreciated and most overlooked Pillars of Joy. When you give back you remind yourself that you have value and that your presence in the world can change it for the better. No matter how you choose to give back; through your time, money, or through sharing your talent; you are making an impact and helping others to have better more joyful lives. These are all of the reasons why giving back is an essential … READ MORE
Baby Making Update: The Plan for Embryo Transfer # 3
Baby Making Update: The Plan for Embryo Transfer # 3 Happy Friday Joy Chasers! Before I get into this week's baby making update let me clarify something. I call the updates on my journey to become a single mother by choice baby making updates because infertility has made making a baby a project. A project filled with fertility treatments, injections, medications and decisions. I wanted to explain because last week someone saw the caption of my blog post, baby making update, and thought … READ MORE
Dreaming Big with Disney Dreamers Academy
Dreaming Big with Disney Dreamers Academy! You guys know that I am now on a mission to get to Disney. I've never been and I even gave you guys five reasons why I need to get there. The good news is I think I figured out one way I could possibly get there. Disney Dreamers Academy! I know what you're thinking. Disney dreamers Academy is for kids not for adults. I know this. Here's the thing, I have six nieces and nephews. Four of them are the perfect ages to go to the Disney Dreamers Academy. … READ MORE