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Living my best nonmom life...sharing my infertility story, my childfree life and all the things in between

ANOTHER infertility blogger?

February 2, 2020

So. We have been embracing our childfree not by choice (CNBC) lifestyle for a year! It has been a rollercoaster of a ride filled with some lows but SO MANY highs. From the beginning of our infertility journey, we had a hard stopping point. We always agreed we would try medicated cycles and 4 IUI’s and if they were unsuccessful, we would not be moving on to IVF. This means walking away from infertility WITHOUT a baby. And we did just that after our 4 th and final IUI failed in November 2019. Most people can’t even begin to wrap their head around walking away. But after finding a small CNBC community on Instagram, I realized there were other women JUST LIKE ME. Those that decided it was time to switch gears and focus on new goals and dreams.

This is will be space where I share my story as well as my life now. After infertility. There will be tons of oversharing, some cursing, some unhealthy habits I developed (and am trying to break!), some ways that I coped, how amazing my husband is and what our life is like as a childfree not by choice couple. (HINT: coffee, cocktails, and Disney play a big part)

So if this is something that intrigues you (or you are just nosy), stay tuned!

lauren and chad

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Babes who brunch 🥂 First week on PACU ended wi Babes who brunch 🥂

First week on PACU ended with brunch at @outpostkbp with these babes!! Starting on a new unit can be overwhelming and scary but these people have made it feel like home!
💫February Highlights💫 1 & 2 Springsteen Con 💫February Highlights💫

1 & 2 Springsteen Concert
3 Moonlight Magic and Duffy
4 Post Wine Bar George laughs
5 & 6 Quality time with the bestie and mini bestie @keep_going_katie 
7 Chads Bday Dinner at Barcelona in Raleigh
8 Caps v Canes Stadium Series
9 & 10 Snaps from @husksavannah 
11 First Visit to The Grid 

All while I was healing from a major surgery…what you didn’t seen was sleeping, couch time, insomnia, hot flashes, and real recovery!

Thankful we were able to get some fun moments in between!

#sprinsteenconcert #springsteenfans #outinthestreets #husbandandwifeforlife #bestietime #raleighroadtrip #moonlightmagic #dvcmoonlightmagic #epcot #barcelonawinebar #stadiumseries #capsvcanes #husksavannah #tron #intothegrid #wdwap #disneycastlife
Cold weather, good vibes (Except when they booed @ Cold weather, good vibes
(Except when they booed @capspup)

Stadium Series in Raleigh last night was a whole mood with this crew.

#stadiumseries #stadiumseries2023 #washingtoncapitals #nhlstadiumseries #capitalshockey #raleighnc #carterfinleystadium #coldweatherstyle #embracingchildless #happybirthdaychad #tjoshie #tomwilson #stateviewhotel #ncstate
Happy Birthday to my best friend, my partner in cr Happy Birthday to my best friend, my partner in crime, my favorite concert buddy, the best personal driver, and my overall favorite person.

You are always an amazing partner but you have *really* been amazing these past 6 weeks. 

I love you more.

#husbandbirthday #thisis41 #raleighbound #besthusband #embracingchildless #besthusband #partnerinlife #hesmybestfriend
Unbearably cute 🐻 Got to do Moonlight Magic la Unbearably cute 🐻

Got to do Moonlight Magic last week with family that was in town.

And this happened 🥹

Night MADE.

Still living that legging life at 4 weeks post op. 

Ps Can one of my local DVC friends adopt me and take me to these more?! SO FUN.

#thatmagicalfeeling #dvcmoonlightmagic #moonlightmagic  #epcotcenter #duffybear #duffyandfriends #posthysterectomy #embracingchildless #childfreenotbychoice #waltdisneyworldresort #epcotworldshowcase
No retreat, baby, no surrender. Epic night with m No retreat, baby, no surrender.

Epic night with my best friend watching @springsteen Prove It All Night.
Photo Booth Fun 📸🎞️ 1 week (and 2 days!) Photo Booth Fun 📸🎞️

1 week (and 2 days!) post op from my total hysterectomy and excision of endometriosis and feeling good! 

Oh, they also took both ovaries. 
Hello, menopause at 42 🫠

Pain is minimal. Walking A LOT. And sleeping a lot too 🫣

But that’s what recovery is all about.

Thankful for all the sweet messages, cards and gifts that have come from friends and family near and far.

Most thankful for Chad for being the best and most supportive partner. 

2 week follow up is next week!

#hysterectomy #hysterectomyrecovery #hystersisters #surgicalmenopause #endometriosis #endowarrior #adenomyosis #surgeryrecovery #embracingchildless #childfreenotbychoice #childfreeforlife #nomoreovaryacting  #nextchapter #movingforward
KT and Lor Since 1999 There is no one else who k KT and Lor 
Since 1999

There is no one else who knows me quite like she does. Forever thankful the universe brought us together all those years ago.

Even more thankful to spend time with her and her sweet family this weekend. 

From frat parties and pre games to theme parks and afternoon coffees…love you always @keep_going_katie
❤️💚Happy Christmas from our little family t ❤️💚Happy Christmas from our little family to yours!💚❤️
This is 42. Heading home after a whirlwind trip t This is 42.

Heading home after a whirlwind trip to Houston and Austin. 

Rounded out the trip with two nights at @hotelsaintcecilia and it was a dream. 

So much to share about it…our suite, breakfast on our porch, the pool, the vibe…it was everything I imagined it would be!!

Big love to @chadguertin for always making my birthday dreams come true. 

I love you more.

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