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The Northern Prepster

The Northern Prepster

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

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January 3, 2019 · In: Gift Guides

My Favorite Gifts I Gave This Holiday Season – 2018

Hey y’all! HAPPY NEW YEAR! I know I didn’t post last week with no warning, sorry! But I am back this new year with ideas pouring out of my body…

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December 20, 2018 · In: Travel

Where I’ve Been, What I’ve Been Doing in Pittsburgh – December 2018

Hi y’all! Sorry I haven’t been the most active here on my blog or on my Instagram the past week or so. Last Thursday we drove up to our home…

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December 12, 2018 · In: Gift Guides, Lifestyle

What I Got In My Stocking – 2018

Hi y’all! A little over a week ago I asked on my Instagram (@thenorthernprepster) if y’all wanted to see what I got in my Christmas stocking! I know, it’s not…

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December 9, 2018 · In: Travel

Review: The Polar Express Orlando Train Ride

EDIT 02/2019: I was made aware by former employees of The Polar Express Train Ride that there have been some unfortunate incidents regarding pay. According to reliable sources employees have…

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December 6, 2018 · In: Travel

Oxford Exchange – The Best Brunch in Florida

Hey y’all! Today I want to share with you my very first trip to Oxford Exchange. I have heard so many people talk about this place for years and we…

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December 3, 2018 · In: Fashion, Fitness, Lifestyle

FabFitFun Winter 2018 Overview + $10 Off Coupon!

I am so excited to announce that I am now a #FabFitFunAffiliate! What does this mean for you? Get sneak peeks of this season’s box AND $10 off a box…

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November 28, 2018 · In: Gift Guides

Gift Guide Giveaway Prizes *AND MORE WAYS TO ENTER*

Hey y’all! This is a friendly reminder that there are only a few days left to enter my giveaway! I recently made a post on my Instagram that offers more…

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November 24, 2018 · In: Disney World, Travel

Disney Cruise Line Guest Blog Post on FlipFlopWeekend.com!

Hey y’all! If you follow me on Instagram you may have already heard this exciting news! I was given the opportunity to write a guest post for Keri over at…

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November 13, 2018 · In: Fashion, Lilly Pulitzer, Palm Beach, Travel

The Pink Retreat 2019 – What You Need To Know

********** UPDATE ********** I’ve written The Unofficial Guide to The Pink Retreat 2019! This guide has all the information you may need for the weekend – I have included a printable…

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November 13, 2018 · In: Fashion, Lilly Pulitzer, Palm Beach, Travel

The Pink Retreat 2018 – My Experience At The Ultimate Lilly Pulitzer Getaway

********** UPDATE ********** I’ve written The Unofficial Guide to The Pink Retreat 2019! This guide has all the information you may need for the weekend – I have included a printable…

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Hi there! My name is Jayme.

I love sharing my travels, fashion finds, and so much more here on my blog. You can expect a preppy, quiet luxury flair to my content. If that sounds something you're interested in - you're in the right place!

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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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