You can get to Payson Grotto Falls by getting off on one of the Payson exits. The trail is close to the beginning part of the Mountain Nebo Loop. There’s a turn that you come around and can see a sign off on the left. The trail is only about a half mile round trip. …
What We Paid for IVF
I’m sharing what we paid for IVF cycles #1 and #2. This is the cost breakdown of both our IVF cycles. The main reason for sharing what we personally paid is I’ve had many people tell me that I should “just adopt,” and this is to show that infertility is expensive. Our out of pocket …
How to Keep the Spark Alive During Infertility
Our marriage relationships with our spouses can suffer while going through infertility. We get stressed out because of finances, because another co-worker got pregnant, a family member got pregnant, and the list can go on and on. Because of that stress, our relationships can suffer. I’m giving you 5 tips on how to keep the …
Infertility and Having a Thankful Heart
With thanksgiving coming up I wanted to write a little about going through infertility and having a thankful heart. When going through a trial, like infertility, it’s hard to have a thankful heart. It can be so challenging to find something to be thankful for when all you want is to become a mom or …
Fear of the Unknown
With it being Halloween I thought it would be fun fitting to talk about fear. I’ve mentioned being afraid to be a mom. I’m asking 4 questions in regards to our fear. What are you afraid of? What are some things in life that have scared you to the point you stood still? Are you …
Best Motivational Signs During a Race
I’ve ran quite a few races, and I love the motivational signs. When I’m not racing I’ll either try and take pictures (if I have my phone) or try and remember them. Here’s some that I’ve taken pictures of. From the Disneyland Race in Orlando in 2016: “Spoiler Alert – You are killing this race!” …
Hiking in Utah: Big Springs Trail
You can get to Big Springs trail by driving up Provo Canyon turn right into Vivian park and continuing up the canyon road until until you reach the turn off for Big Springs Park. At the very top of the park there’s a parking lot. There are several paths to take, a dirt road, a …
Becoming a Calm Mom Book Review
I was browsing Pinterest sometime before Kason was born and I came across this book called “Becoming a Calm Mom.” I felt like it was something I needed in my life. I was worried I would be frustrated with a newborn and upset with how things were going to be from here on out. I’m …
Using Calcium to aid in Menstrual Pain
I have dealt with menstrual pain as far back as I can remember. My periods were heavy and painful during high school. Menstrual cycles change over the years along when your body changes and ages. Women shouldn’t believe doctors when they say that painful periods are something that you just need to “deal with.” Uterine …
How to become less bitter and more better
It took a few years for me to become less bitter and more better. A few years ago I was bitter at a lot of things. I was bitter at friends who had gotten married the same year as us who now had at least 2-3 kids. Bitter at friends posting pregnancy. baby, or family …