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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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4,383 days. 626 weeks. 12 years. Countless laughs 4,383 days.
626 weeks.
12 years.

Countless laughs. Numerous margaritas.
Too many adventures to count.

Just me and you.

Happy Date-versary!!

#dateversary #12years #fourseasonsorlando #capa #fsorlando #childfreenotbychoice #embracingchildlessness #hesmybestfriend #sundayfundays #manymargaritas #alwayslaughing #loveandmarriage #forthefamily #myfavoriteperson #learningtowalkagain #twahotel #epcotcenter #familyof2
It started out with a kiss… #jupiterflorida #qu It started out with a kiss…

#jupiterflorida #quigleytothealtar #callowwedding #mrbrightside #weddingdays #embracingchildlessness #childfreeafterinfertility #hesmybestfriend #callowcousins
✨Lucky #7✨ Happy Anniversary to my partner an ✨Lucky #7✨

Happy Anniversary to my partner and best friend. Life with you is never boring.

Cheers to us 🥂

#luckynumber7 #7thweddinganniversary #orlandowedding #downtownorlando #churchstreetstation #orlandobride #orlandowedding #embracingchildlessness #childfreeafterinfertility #childfreenotbychoice #loveandmarriage #hesmyfavorite
While this may be the start of National Infertilit While this may be the start of National Infertility Awareness Week and you will see a ton of positive “never give up” and “I got my miracle” posts, I hope my “we never got our baby and I am happy” post finds its way to some people’s feed!

It’s still a weird week because my life now is not the same life I lived during infertility. 

I am not the same person I was then. 

Then, I never dreamed that we would be childfree not by choice. Now, it’s hard to imagine children fitting into our life.

Then, I stressed about every little detail of my life because it revolves around doctors appointments, ultrasounds, medications and sex. Now, I stress about what to pack on vacation and when our next date night will be.

I remember how I felt during those years and what a dark place it was for me….the sadness, the anger. And I also remember making the decision to have my hysterectomy..and I felt peace and calm.

Life is wild.

So, I’m just here to remind all those in the midst of infertility, IT’S OK to walk away. It’s ok to end your journey without a baby. It’s ok to to not be ok. 

It will take time. There will be tears. 

BUT you will be ok. 

There’s still a whole lot of amazingness out there in a life without children.

If you can’t find it, create it. 

#NIAW #NIAW2023 #voicesofinfertility #useyourvoice #childfreenotbychoice #childlessnotbychoice #embracingchildless #CNBC #infertilitysucks #endowarrior #endometriosis #infertilityawareness #hysterectomy #hystersister #childfreecouple #wedowhatwewant #dinklife #createit #childlesswomen #childfreeforlife #twahotel
Honor who you are. Honor where you have been. Hono Honor who you are.
Honor where you have been.
Honor where you are going.
Honor where you are now.

These are the things I took away from spending two mornings with @rossrayburnyoga at PSNY.

When we planned this trip, a class in studio was on top of the list. Tbh I was a little disappointed that I did not get into a cycling class but the universe knew what I needed…

Some slow flow yoga and reflection. 

I am 3 month post hysterectomy and while I feel better in so many ways, I am still struggling my post hyster body. 

But a best friend reminded me to give myself some grace and to continue to do things that make me feel good…then the rest will come. @keep_going_katie always coming through with the highest vibrations.

I am so glad I took the yoga classes. The energy and the messages were just what I needed…even though I didn’t know it.
✨Always✨ First day in NYC was full of magic. ✨Always✨

First day in NYC was full of magic. 

The Harry Potter store and then The Cursed Child.

The visuals and effects of the play were incredible! So glad I got to see it!

#theGsgotoNY #harrypotterstore #harrypotterstorenyc #harrypotterandtgecursedchild #lyrictheatre #voldemortday #albusseveruspotter #scorpiusmalfoy #afterallthistime #newyorkcitylife #nyc
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

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