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Our Infertility: Why We’ve Had a Hard Time Getting (and Staying) Pregnant Building a Home and Tips to Consider DRESS: FAITHFULL THE BRAND  |  LUNA'S OUTFIT: DELLA & BUG  |  DECOR: So, I get asked all the time why we've had such a hard time getting pregnant (and staying pregnant). We've tried every single combination imaginable: sex everyday leading up to suspected ovulation, sex every other day leading up to expected ovulation, sex at exact ovulation, triggering ovulation via HcG shots and using intrauterine insemination at the exact moment of ovulation with our IVF doctor... and still no luck. And lastly, another reason we've likely not only had a hard time getting pregnant, but also staying pregnant, is because through IVF, we've discovered our embryos have a history of chromosomal abnormalities.

Here is what we chose and what we took into consideration when making these window and door decisions: - A bright house is a happy house, so we wanted to maximize light wherever we could by placing plenty of windows and skylights in every room to supply the main source of light for each area, including hallways. - While we value light, we didn't want the sunshine blasting our sleeping faces first thing in the morning, so we placed the master bedroom on the Westside of the home where sun sets, and nixed the master bedroom skylights (just in case Luna ever decided to let us sleep in one morning haha). So I recommend making a list of both things you want, as well as things you don't want, so you're not creating more work for yourself in the end. So go room by room and think about what function it serves, how you'll use it, if you happen to prefer to use your right or left hand to turn on light switches when you walk in a room etc.

So today I am sharing our little magical break in the day at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. We wandered and explored the grounds featuring gorgeous cacti and succulents gardens, interesting sculptures, butterfly pavilion and birds aplenty. It made for a nice little tranquil moment in our otherwise busy afternoon. Luna loved running around, watching the butterflies, and taking a nap as we strolled through.

If you're bringing your family to Tucson, Arizona, a must-see is the Sonora Desert Museum. With 98-acres, there's plenty to explore at this museum, desert botanical garden and zoo all rolled into one. When I thought museum, I was thinking of a small, dark indoor space but this was amazing. From the animals, tot he hummingbird exhibit, to the two miles of walking paths and beautiful desert gardens to the ice cream... the whole family had fun.