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• Make It Happen Monday: Living Your Passion At Work (Plus a VEDA)

  

  Happy Monday Joy Chasers. How are you feeling today? I"m especially curious if you are reading this post on your way to work or shortly after arriving. It is... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• Did The Meds Work? Is My Bundle Of Joy On Te Way?

  

  Happy Friday Folks! Ready for a baby making update? I won't make you wait any longer. After three months of trying to conceive and three failed cycles I took th... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• VEDA: Video Everyday August: Construction

  

  It is a few days into August and I'm still hanging in there with VEDA, Video or Vlog Everyday August. So far I have done three videos. I already shared the... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• VEDA: Video Everyday August. Introducing Chasing Joy

  

  I cannot believe it is already August. This summer sure is flying by. This month I am doing something that should make me appreciate and acknowledge each day... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• How Many IUIs Does It Take to Make A Baby?

  

  Well in my case we know the answer is more than 3. My 1st, 2nd, and 3rd IUIs were all big fat negatives. I am still in a bit of disbelief that I did not get... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• Make Monday Your Fresh Start

  

  My challenge  to you, and myself, is to view Monday  differently.  Consider it a new start. What are some things you can do to set yourself up for a great... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• Planning for IUI #4 Including Monitoring, Medication, & Shooting Myself In The...

  

  I could not believe IUI #3 didn't work. I just knew the 3rd time would be the charm. Well it's on to the next one. I moved on to IUI #4 in a big way. By big... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• No Joy In Going To The ER. 8 Tips On Getting Through It

  

  Unfortunately for most of us there will come a time when we will have to accompany someone to the hospital emergency room. There is nothing joyful about it so... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• IUI #3 Results

  

  The results are in for IUI #3. It seemed like everything that could go wrong went wrong this cycle. I was not confident in timing of the IUI The donor had a... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• Counting Blessings, A Great Way To Feel More Joyful During Tough Times

  

  My mom has a long term illness. I am her caregiver. At times it can be really hard, stressful, even scary. But luckily she has more good days than bad. Which... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• 7 Ways To Keep Your Cat Happy & Joyful

  

  Finally! My person left the room long enough for me to take over her laptop and get a good blog post written. Not that her posts aren't good but I know mine wil... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• Trying to Lose Weight While Trying to Conceive With Nutrisystem

  

  Happy Friday! Friday means it's time for a baby making update. Well, there really is not much to report this week. Last week you saw me get IUI #3. It got off t... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• Need A Break? Take One! I Did.

  

  Hey Joy Chasers.  Question: when was the last time you took a break? Work is hard. School is hard. Blogging is hard. Motherhood is hard. Trying to concieve is... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• Finding Joy In My Bedroom

  

  The last few days I have looked forward to going to bed more than I have in a long long time. Not because there is a sexy Mr. Joy Chaser waiting for me (oh how... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• Live IUI # 3: How Many Sperm???

  

  Happy Friday Joy Chasers! I know that being a mother will come with some unique challenges that I cannot even imagine at this stage of my life. Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• For Me, She Left Pray

  

  A couple of weeks ago I wrote about how I am making room for baby literally. I am moving out of my bedroom into another room so that I can use my current bedroo... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• Have A Joyfully Safe Summer

  

  June is almost over. Before you flip the page on your puppies and kittens hanging calendar ( I know I'm not the only person who has one) let me remind you that... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• Baby Making Update: A Bumpy Start to IUI #3

  

  If at first or second you don't succeed try and try again. That's what I am doing. My first and second IUIs were unsuccessful so I am trying again. This trying... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• Finding Joy On Father's Day After Losing Dad

  

  Yesterday was Father's Day. It was a good day for me. Not because I did anything special (I went to church and started painting the room that will be my... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2015 SELF EXPRESSION

• IUI #2 Results Are In! But Are They Joyful? Pregnant Or Not Pregnant?

  

  Pregnant or Not Pregnant, that is the question. I was much more optimistic about this IUI than the first one. I used the IPAD App Fertility Friend to track my... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2015 SELF EXPRESSION