It was St. Patrick’s Day last week ! The Irish mark this day every March 17 as the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday began as a religious holiday in Ireland but over time has become a worldwide extravaganza celebrating Irish culture. Like many Americans, I do… Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day Fertile Smoothie
Author: Conceive IVF Hospital
Fertility is only skin deep
Hi readers! We are now halfway through January. How are you coming along on those resolutions you made a couple of weeks ago? You’ve probably read about the scenario, or have experienced it firsthand. We are all gung ho on resolutions for the first few weeks of the year, then things start to go… Continue reading Fertility is only skin deep
Why Can’t I Have Another Baby? The Trauma of Secondary Infertility
Most of the time, when discussing my own fertility journey, I focus on my success in conceiving my son despite some major odds against me. I share my story of my miscarriages. My crappy fertility test results. My Diminished Ovarian Reserve diagnosis. Getting the donor egg speech from the fertility doctor. Then, my ultimate triumph… Continue reading Why Can’t I Have Another Baby? The Trauma of Secondary Infertility
Supplements… To Take Or Not To Take
As I’ve worked with fertility clients, I’ve often been asked the following types of questions: I’m taking supplements x, y and z – do you think it will help me get pregnant? I’ve read about (insert name of supplement here) – do you think it will help me get pregnant? My friend took (insert… Continue reading Supplements… To Take Or Not To Take
IUI vs. IVF – Which Is Right For You
One question I get from many of my clients, and see in fertility support groups on social media, is whether to pursue Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) or In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) as your path to pregnancy. Will the procedures work? Is IUI a waste of money? Is IVF worth all the extra time, money and invasiveness you’ll… Continue reading IUI vs. IVF – Which Is Right For You
A Million Happy Little Heartbreaks (or, “Battling Infertility: A fight worth fighting”)
Hi Internets! Eric here, and I thought this week I’d share an interesting conversation that came up. Not long ago, an acquaintance of mine was surprised to find out that Cathy and I write a blog for an infertility hospital because, as he put it, “But you couldn’t have kids.” Um, yes, I do realize… Continue reading A Million Happy Little Heartbreaks (or, “Battling Infertility: A fight worth fighting”)
Sweet Anticipation
Cheers, dear readers,It’s Cathy here speaking on behalf of Conceive Hospital sharing my story of our infertility journey. I appreciate anyone reading along becoming more aware of other’s struggles, while making an effort to try to understand the ups and downs of attempting to conceive. As my story continues… After my close friend conceived literally… Continue reading Sweet Anticipation
Don’t stifle grief …
Cheers, dear readers, As we each walk our own infertility journey, there are many moments that can bring you to your knees. Miscarriage, difficult and frightening surgeries and procedures, even just month after month of negative pregnancy tests, dashing your hopes and dreams of the family you always thought that you would have. These experiences… Continue reading Don’t stifle grief …
Let it go, Let it go! Releasing control during IVF
I’ve been compelled to write this post on letting go all week – it’s been a long, hard week of disappointment, confusion and fear as we head into our 4th embryo transfer and I’m hoping that by the time I come to the end of writing this post, I will be a bit lighter, a… Continue reading Let it go, Let it go! Releasing control during IVF
Eating to support your menstrual phases
There are a number of fertility-enriching foods you should add to the menu during each of your cycle phases. But before I jump into the phases and foods, I want to share a few tips to optimally support your fertile body regardless of phase: Hydrate with plenty of water. For best results, drink at least… Continue reading Eating to support your menstrual phases