Chasing Joy

Baby Making Update: 8 Days Post Ovulation

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This week's baby making update is kind of sad.  I'm sorry guys but this is just a hard time in my life.  I know yall want me to keep it 100 so I have to share the good with the bad.  The actual update is not bad.  In the below video I am talking about my symptoms 8 days post ovulation.  The sad part is that I shot this video the day after my mom passed.  In addition to the babymaking update I am also sharing something very personal with you all.  I am sharing part of a letter my mom left for me … READ MORE

So, It Is Time I Start Writing Again

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It’s been exactly 4 weeks since mom died. So, it is time I start writing again. But how??? People have been encouraging me to keep Chasing Joy but it is so hard right now. This thing called grief is no joke. For the punch it packs it should be a much longer word I’m talking like 10 letters instead of just 5. I mean it sneaks up on you. One moment I am just fine. The next moment in tears. Even things a simple as getting out of the bed or buying groceries take so much effort. Ugh, it is really … READ MORE

Baby Making Update: Back to Back IUI’s (Bracketing)

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Happy Friday! I hope this baby making update is not too sad.  I shot this video a few days before my mom passed away so once again it's an emotional one.  I shared my plan to do back to back IUI's (Bracketing) here is the live video. I'd love your feedback on the video. … READ MORE

The plan for lucky TTC cycle 13 (back to back IUI)

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The number 13 is unlucky for some but I want it to be lucky for me.  This is TTC cycle 13.  That's right I've officially been trying to become a mom for over a year.  Well, this time I am switching things up.  Check out the video to see the plan for TTC cycle 13 (back to back IUI).   Have you done back to back IUIs? Do you think it is a good option for someone like me who is using donor sperm. … READ MORE

A Memorial To My Mom

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When I started blogging my mom started reading blogs.  A few years ago my mom read a blog that was like an obituarary.  It was written in honor of the blogger's mother.  My mom showed me the site and said you can do that for me oneday.  I cannot believe that that day has come.  I am going through the saddest and most difficult time in my life.  One of the things that is helping me is knowing that I am fulfilling my mom's wishes.  So here goes,  another wish fulfilled, below is the obituary that … READ MORE

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