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

just some feelings…

April 17, 2021      Leave a Comment

So. It’s been a minute.

I had all these plans to blog weekly and make this space unique.

Then the pandemic hit.

Some people took that time to do all sorts of reinvention with time on their hands…and some like me, had to work through it.

In healthcare. In a hospital. In an ICU.

My hospital has been understaffed and employees have been overworked for a year.

A YEAR.

I have worked more this past year than ever in my adult life (and I used to work in hospitality lol) so my blogging dreams faded. Sigh.

But now I’m going to try and get back to it.

Sharing about my life…

…as a wife.

…as a nurse.

…as a friend.

…as a Disney lover.

…as a book reader.

…as a woman living childfree after infertility.

Let’s see where this journey takes us ☺️

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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.
Sunday Sweaty Sunday! It’s been 33 weeks with m Sunday Sweaty Sunday!

It’s been 33 weeks with my @onepeloton and it’s been one hell of a ride (lol).

There are weeks I workout 5 days and then there are weeks I do nothing but stretch.

And that’s ok.

Trying to get in as much movement as I can before my hysterectomy and recovery sidelines me for a while.

(If you haven’t tried Peloton apparel, you’re missing out!)
Had such a fun weekend celebrating Matt and Selina Had such a fun weekend celebrating
Matt and Selina with the family!

Callow weddings are always something special…full of lots of love, laughter, booze and dancing. 

Never a dull moment..or empty dance floor!!

#richmondvirginia #doverhall #noweddinghashtag #myforeverweddingdate #callowwedding #takemehometonight #iwannadancewithsomebody #champagneallday
❤️Virginia is for Lovers ❤️ Hurricane Nic ❤️Virginia is for Lovers ❤️

Hurricane Nicole thwarted our plans to fly to Richmond for my cousins wedding so we pack our car and hit the road yesterday….after working our 12 hour night shift!

Spent the night in SC and now here we are!

So happy to have the means to get to where we need to…and big thanks to Chad for (always) driving.

But I am a pretty amazing co pilot 😎

#orlandotorichmond #roadtriptorichmond #virginiaisforlovers #embracingchildless #childfreecouple #hurricanenicole #rvawedding #richmondvirginia
Totally forgot to post these… The Wallflowers Totally forgot to post these…
 
The Wallflowers 10.27.22 @plazaliveorlando 

Super chill night with friends…fantastic dinner @kabooki_orlando and then some live music. 

#concerting #concertcouple #thewallflowers #6thavenueheartache #chillvibes #newchildfreefriends #90sband #theplazalive #orlandothings #orlandolife #localorlando
Just a woman counting down the days until she is p Just a woman counting down the days until she is pain free…77 days until my hysterectomy!!

YEP.

My uterus has its eviction notice and I couldn’t be happier. 

Over the past few months my pain and periods have gotten a lot worse so I met with a new endometriosis specialist (who is incredible!) and she recommended a pelvic MRI to look for adenomyosis. 

Well, I have that too 🫣

Not only does my endometrial tissue grow outside my uterus, it has also been growing INTO my uterus. 

With this new info, I now realize that even if we had pursued IVF or further fertility treatments, my chances of getting pregnant were very slim.

Cue me feeling validated in so many ways. 

This decision was not come to lightly and I have a lot of big feelings about it. But it is what is best for me.

As always, I will be (over)sharing. You never know who is reading.

Forever thankful for my people who have done nothing but support me and celebrate me in this season ❤️

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Witch way to the boos? 🧙🏻‍♀️👻🥂 Witch way to the boos?
🧙🏻‍♀️👻🥂

First day off together in over week and we spend the evening wandering the World Showcase and enjoying the cooler temps. 

Espresso martinis are always a favorite.

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