Keeping Accountable
In all things in my life, I always see a better outcome if there is something holding me accountable. Whether it is a race day, the...
Faux Potatoes-Daikon Radishes
Delish radishes that taste like potatoes. Low carb side option!
Mock Transfer
I did not even know that a mock transfer was a thing but it is and it gets me one step closer to the actual transfer. So what is a mock...
Dino Planters
We decided to do some planting on Sunday and wanted Brendan to be involved. We took him to Lowe's and told him that we wanted to make...
Balancing IVF with a career
The schedule of IVF has thrown me for a loop and I have had to work hard at trying to keep a healthy balance of IVF, work, and life. I am...
The Difference a Day Can Make
The wait after the retrieval to find out how many fertilized eggs will turn into embryos has been the hardest part of the process for me...
Egg Retrieval
I had my egg retrieval on Friday. I was the first appointment of the day. Charlie and I arrived at the hospital at 6:30 am for a 7:15...
The Roller Coaster I never picked to ride
I never realized how much can change day to day with IVF. It is like a roller coaster that no one picks to go on, it instead picks you....
You have a delivery
My toddler gets so excited to get mail or a package he can barely contain himself. He jumps up and down and squeals with joy. Watching a...
It feels like you are being kicked in the vag
It feels like you got kicked in the vag…..WAIT, WHAT?!? Yea, you heard that correctly! In tough appointments a good laugh is needed, and...
Egg Stimulation
Days 5 and 6 Day 5 the meds were just the same and I had my next appointment on Day 6. There was growth and the egg count stayed the...
Infertility Journey
I never walked through how we got to the IVF process and I think it is important to share since everyone is a little different. Me and...
Summer Back Porch Project
I want to make our backyard a place we spend a lot of time this summer. I am working on our little porch and have started to decorate a...
IVF Days 1-4
I started my shots on Friday! They really were not too bad. I am going to discuss my protocol with you but please note that if you...
Spicy Shrimp Cauliflower Bowl
Recipe serves 2 1 lb.Raw Shrimp Avocado Chives 2 large eggs 1 tbsp coconut milk 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp Honey Olive Oil Sambal Oelek...
Medicine Arrival
My medicine arrived yesterday, I had my first ultrasound and blood work today, and I start my shots tomorrow. The big box that the...
THE IVF WAIT
We are a week out of starting our IVF egg retrieval shots. I have been on birth control for over a month now waiting to officially start....
Fresh Recipe Ideas
Taco Lime Grilled Chicken We have decided to start a low carb diet and I will be sharing recipes as we cook our dinners. I did some meal...
Weekend Vibes
Hairy Harry Cups We live for our weekends since we work during the week. Brendan is an active little dude and we try to keep him busy. ...
























