Cheers, dear readers, A friend recently shared an article with me that I found intriguing regarding the ethics of fertility doctors working with their patients in regards to when IVF is prescribed, at what age, and the validity of success rates that are being quoted to their patients. Are some (or many) fertility clinics giving… Continue reading IVF “Success Rates” and Minding Our Health
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Infertility Gardens – Finding Life-Affirming Connection During Infertility
“Gardens also provide a safe haven in which to heal and renew ourselves… In a garden, we can restore our inner harmony and balance as we gain some measure of control over our lives.” ~ Connie Goldman & Richard Mahler I recently read a really lovely article about how an Australian cancer survivor, Perri Chaplin,… Continue reading Infertility Gardens – Finding Life-Affirming Connection During Infertility
It’s All About the Hormones: PCOS Relief Strategy #1
Do you suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? You’re not alone. According to the World Health Organization, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, affects 116 million women worldwide. Problems with regular ovulation are the leading cause of female infertility, and PCOS is the single most common ovulatory disorder, affecting 85% of women with ovulatory disorders. At its… Continue reading It’s All About the Hormones: PCOS Relief Strategy #1
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A Story of Gratitude: My Transformation Story from Depression Related to Infertility to Thanksgiving
Cheers, dear readers, With Thanksgiving upon us, the power of positive thinking cannot be over-stated. I can tell you from personal experience that my entire world started to turn around when I took the focus off of what I lacked, and started to focus instead on being grateful for what I did indeed already possess.… Continue reading A Story of Gratitude: My Transformation Story from Depression Related to Infertility to Thanksgiving
Using acupuncture to improve fertility
I want to take you on my acupuncture journey…first going back to 2 months after we had experienced our third failed IUI with Clomid cycle. After not being able to achieve that BFP, I was desperate, down, and maybe even depressed. A dear friend of mine recommended acupuncture and although I had heard of it,… Continue reading Using acupuncture to improve fertility
Do Your Furry Friends Give You Emotional Support During Infertility?
This morning a friend of mine put up a touching social media post paying tribute to her cute dachshund that had recently passed away. It was very sad news since I know how much her dog meant to her. It got me thinking about our furry friends, the loving bonds we share with them and… Continue reading Do Your Furry Friends Give You Emotional Support During Infertility?
Drastically Boost Your Fertility – In Just 15 Minutes a Day
Did you know that there are things that you can do in just a few minutes every day that can have a profound (positive) impact on your fertility? We are all SO busy – life seems to be moving at a faster pace these days than it ever has before – we’re rushing from place… Continue reading Drastically Boost Your Fertility – In Just 15 Minutes a Day
Eating for Well For Your Fertility
My fertility journey has changed many things in my life. Interestingly that also includes having changed my relationship with food. As someone with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), managing my diet is an important part of my lifestyle. My ‘PCOS’ diagnosis came very soon after my husband and I started trying to conceive, and it… Continue reading Eating for Well For Your Fertility
The World We Leave For The Next Generation
Cheers, dear readers, A week past the presidential election in America, I re-read Eric’s last post and thought I would continue to ponder the question that he raised… Does the absence or presence of children actually change how you think about the future? Could I, as an infertile woman, childless and middle aged (sorry,… Continue reading The World We Leave For The Next Generation