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The Northern Prepster

The Northern Prepster

Lifestyle + Fashion Blogger | Pittsburgh, Palm Beach, and Disney World

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June 27, 2023 · In: Home, Lifestyle

2 Month Homeowner Update: Finds, Projects, & More

ICYMI, a little over two months ago we closed on our first home! It has been incredibly exciting – and a bit stressful as you can imagine. But we’ve now…

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June 19, 2023 · In: Fashion, Home, Hosting & Parties, Lifestyle, Spring & Summer

Fourth of July Favorites – Hosting, Outfits, & More

Independence Day will be here in just about two weeks, so it’s time to start prepping for a star-spangled celebration! I’ve found some fun finds for the home and hosting,…

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May 30, 2023 · In: Fitness, Lilly Pulitzer, Spring & Summer

The Best Activewear Dresses for Summer 2023

Summer is officially here! I don’t know about you, but my wardrobe is certainly not ready for summer this year… I’ve been trying to elevate my activewear/loungewear closet because leggings…

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May 12, 2023 · In: Disney Cruise, Travel

Disney Wish Dining Review: Sit Downs, Quick Service, and Bars

Welcome back to my Disney Wish blog series! My apologies for the delay in these posts – there has been a lot going on behind the scenes from travel to…

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April 27, 2023 · In: Home, Lifestyle

We Bought A House! – Spring 2023 Life Update

Wow! What a wild few weeks it has been! If you follow me on Instagram you know how crazy the past month or so has been for me. So I…

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March 31, 2023 · In: Hosting & Parties, Lifestyle

Jayme’s Friday Favorites – 3.31.23 – Easter

Easter is quickly approaching – anyone else feel like it really snuck up on us this year? I’d typically do a series of Easter posts but I just simply didn’t…

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March 16, 2023 · In: Disney Cruise, Travel

An Honest Review of the Disney Wish – From A Disney Cruise Line Platinum Castaway Club Member

Hello everyone and welcome back! It’s been a minute as I’ve been getting back on the rails after an almost two-week vacation. But I’m excited to finally be answering some…

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March 3, 2023 · In: Disney Cruise, Travel

Jayme’s Friday Favorites – 3.3.2023 – Cruising Essentials

As you’re reading this I am disembarking from the Disney Wish! Cruising has been a favorite way to vacation of mine for basically my entire life. It’s definitely a goal…

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February 24, 2023 · In: Disney World, Lifestyle, Travel

Jayme’s Friday Favorites – 2.24.23 – Disney Travel Essentials

Happy Friday friends! I am currently at Walt Disney World in Florida but wrote this post and next week’s post ahead of time for all of you! In honor of…

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February 20, 2023 · In: Disney World, Travel

Our Upcoming Disney Trip – What’s On The Agenda & What We Don’t Want To Miss

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that we are heading to Walt Disney World next week! I am so excited about this trip for so many reasons, and…

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The Summer I Went Through Fertility Treatment🤍 The Summer I Went Through Fertility Treatment🤍

No, I’m not pregnant. Yet🤞🏼
I’m finally ready to share what my world and entailed the past year or so. 

We got married in 2021 and like many couples decided to wait a few years before trying to have a baby. 2 years passed and we decided we were ready. Little did we know that would start a journey filled with heartbreak and frustration. 

A year came and went - no positive tests. So the obsession started; tracking ovulation, supplements, bloodwork. You name it - I’ve probably tried it! I went to my gynecologist and got put on a dreaded waiting list for an HSG. 5 months later no call back. So I decided to call a fertility clinic in January 2025, they saw me two days later. 

With a fabulous team of doctors, NPs, PAs, and nurses I got to where I am now. I have no diagnosis, and neither does my husband - bloodwork good, egg quality amazing, no cysts, fallopian tubes functioning, etc. On paper I’m good and still a mystery!

We opted for 3 rounds of IUI’s, all unsuccessful and traumatizing. So onto IVF. 

I’ve spent my last few weeks getting injection after injection, so much bloodwork, so many ultrasounds. And today we went do Maryland for an egg retrieval. 

This was not the summer I was imagining, but I’m so beyond thankful I was able to have this journey (and also get most of it paid by insurance😉). So now we wait on our 17 mature eggs🙏🏼 

I will likely keep my embryo transfer journey private until I have a confirmed pregnancy. But getting all of this off my chest I feel comfortable to post and share again🫶🏼

If you are going through an infertility journey - whether it’s been short or long. I pray for you. I grieve for you. I am you! My heart breaks for you.

Unhelpful and hurtful comments will be deleted. 🚫“just relax!” “get drunk” “it’ll happen when you least expect it!”🚫 

A special thank you to my handful of friends who have been my angels on earth this year. You know who you are✨
July Recap🤍 Anyone else feel like July was the July Recap🤍

Anyone else feel like July was the longest month ever?🫠 I’m ready for you August🫶🏼 

#julyrecap #pittsburghblogger #julyhighlights
We spent last week at @evermoreresort and I can’ We spent last week at @evermoreresort and I can’t wait to share my thoughts with you all!☀️ 

This trip was definitely more of a “family time” thing instead of content creation - but I made sure to get a good room tour and tour of some of the grounds for you all. So stay tuned for that on my YT - The Northern Prepster 🎥

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We’re only one week away so here’s some 4th of We’re only one week away so here’s some 4th of July outfit inspiration🤍🇺🇸🎆 Comment JULY for the info or check out my @shop.ltk in my bio🫶🏼

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