Chaunie Brusie

Mom | Writer | Nurse

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The Other Side of Unplanned Pregnancy

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Some of you may remember my original post with Kayla, who found out that she was pregnant while traveling-all alone in Germany. (Psst…Kayla’s story is also featured in my book!) Kayla was kind enough to give us a little update on her life and she let me share how things are going on the “other…

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Not Every Unplanned Pregnancy Is Love At First Sight

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Editor’s Note: I absolutely loved this story, shared to me by a reader named Katelynn, about her daughter, Cadance Olivia, now 7 months old. Her honesty is so refreshing and her story truly is inspiring to read. Not every unplanned pregnancy leads to instant bliss at birth and I think that’s such an important message to share…

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When Unplanned Pregnancy Meets a New Dream

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Say you’re on top of the world. You’ve got a great boyfriend, a wonderful life and are just launching your dream non-profit organization dedicated to supporting women, one that involves traveling around the glob to help women in need. Kids aren’t on the horizon for you at all.  Until one day, that all changes. Meet…

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Your Lines: Stephanie Powell, Life Unexpectedly

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Stephanie Powell is a mom of two little girls who are the same ages at my daughters and her story to me, represents, the wide range that an unplanned pregnancy can have. Stephanie’s story is a little different than mine, in that she is an atheist and considered adoption when she and her husband discovered…

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The Gray in Ethan’s Eyes

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Today’s guest post comes to us from my awesome cousin Mandy of B Sides: The Amateur Mom. Her blog never fails to make me cry or laugh-and sometimes both. Become a big of a stalker as I am here.  I was puking on the roof of Motor City Casino. The cheese bread I had eaten…

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This is 22

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So yesterday I posted about Taylor Swift’s song “22,” in which she portrays the careless, fun, and free life of the average 22-year-old. Yeah, right. Although, after watching the video, I do have to hand it to her, the whole “it’s miserable and magical” is pretty accurate of motherhood, isn’t it? Hmmm…And she does mention not…

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Pregnant and Alone…In Germany

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Today’s guest post comes to us from a mom who discovered that she was pregnant while visiting and working in Germany. I’ve been following Kayla’s blog, Kayla Expects Chaos, since she announced her pregnancy and I have loved watching her journey from   pregnant and alone in a different country to a proud, young mom….

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