Chasing Joy

Joy in the Single Mother By Choice Journey, Part 2: Colaboration Questions

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What's new in baby making news?  Not much.  Trying to conceive using frozen donor sperm via IUI means a whole lot of waiting and then hurrying up and then waiting again.  First you wait for your cycle to start.  Then you rush to your monitoring appointments.  Then you wait for your follicles to mature in to the perfect egg to make the perfect baby. Then you rush to your IUI appointment.  Then you repeat it again if the IUI was not successful.  So right now I am … READ MORE

Chasing Joy Inspirational No Negative Self-Talk T-Shirt Giveaway

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They say a picture can speak a thousand words.  This picture right here says it all.  It is me proudly sporting the 1st in a line of positivity t-shirts from yours truly.  If you have been reading this blog or following me on social media for a while you have heard me say "No Negative Self-Talk" about a million times.  I even say it out loud to family and friends when I hear them picking themselves apart. That is why it was the first thing to come to mind when I sat down to … READ MORE

6 Tips For A Joyful Poconos Getaway

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Last weekend when the Pope was in Philly I headed out of town to the Poconos.  I went there for a blog conference but I was excited to take my mom along because it was here first time up the mountains.  I used to visit the Poconos every year with my cousin as a kid.  I was also excited to see what had changed in the 17 years since I'd last visited (other than a ski trip bus trip). My mom liked it a lot.  As did I.  We will likely go there again for a close to home get … READ MORE

Joy In The Single Mother By Choice Journey

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I have a something a little different for you this Friday.  Normally I'd be giving you a baby making update.  Not this week.  In last week's video I told you I got some good news.  Now I am just waiting for the right time for my next IUI.  So, until then I am going to keep you guys up to date on how I am preparing for my bundle of joy. Getting pregnant on your own is a huge deal.  It is not something that I have jumped into swiftly or even eagerly.  I'd … READ MORE

Finding Joy in Your Circle Of Trust

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Who is in your circle? Your inner circle.  Your circle of trust. Think about it.  I know a lot of people and tend to make friends pretty easily.  But when I think about it not many of these people make it into my inner circle.  Realistically only about a handful of people fall within my circle of trust, including family and friends. My mom is one of those people.  This past weekend the Pope came to Philly.  With him came extra  security, a lot of road closures, and inconvenience for us … READ MORE

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