I’m not one for clichés but this phrase just seems so apt to express how I’m feeling right now and it’s also one I’m hearing a lot! As I write my last blog post for Slow Swimmers and Fried Eggs I’m full of emotion; so incredibly grateful to Dr Daamini and the Conceive clinic… Continue reading Infertility : This too shall pass
How Being Overweight Affects Your Chances Of Conceiving
Hey there… Mike here from B Method. Today we’re going to be focusing in on weight and how being overweight or obese can affect your chances of getting pregnant. Is it possible to be overweight or obese and become pregnant without any difficulty? The answer is yes, it is possible. Does being overweight or obese… Continue reading How Being Overweight Affects Your Chances Of Conceiving
The Cost of Infertility
There is no denying that infertility has a significant impact on all areas of your life. It affects you physically, mentally, emotionally and even socially. It takes a huge amount of energy and effort to try to stay balanced and hopeful throughout the ups and downs of this journey. From time to time, I find… Continue reading The Cost of Infertility
Back With a Thud… Wait, A Bang
A few days ago I came back from a 2-week vacation to the beach. It’s accurate to say that my re-entry to reality has hit me like a ton of bricks. I’m back to the daily grind of non-stop busyness, from the minute I get out of bed at 5 am until at least… Continue reading Back With a Thud… Wait, A Bang
Infertility & Identity ! Who am I if not a mother ?
One of the most difficult and life shifting things about infertility, is the sense of losing your identity as a woman; or rather what society expects a woman should be. I never gave my identity in society a second thought until I faced the prospect of never having children. What does that make me… Continue reading Infertility & Identity ! Who am I if not a mother ?
Practicing Responsibility As We Approach the 40th Anniversary of the 1st IVF Baby
Cheers, dear readers, My how time flies! I am surprised to learn that we are fast approaching a massive milestone of the 40th anniversary (and thus birthday) of the first In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) baby ever born: Louise Brown, July 25, 2018. I remember as a youngster learning the term “test tube baby” and… Continue reading Practicing Responsibility As We Approach the 40th Anniversary of the 1st IVF Baby
The Infertility Bookshelf – Book Companions for Your Journey
When my husband and I first made the decision to start trying to conceive, I headed down to a couple of the local bookstores in my area to search for some fertility related books. I was entering a new chapter in my life, and I was eager to start preparing myself and my body.… Continue reading The Infertility Bookshelf – Book Companions for Your Journey
How to make Exercising fun !
Exercise. It seems like everyone wants us to do more of it. It’s true that the health benefits of regular exercise are hard to ignore. Exercising helps us keep our weight under control, helps stave off disease and chronic conditions, and gives us a great energy boost when we need it. To be honest, I… Continue reading How to make Exercising fun !
Coping with disappointment during IVF – A simple, three-step guide
Hi everyone – Eric here again with another in my series of posts on dealing with some of the challenging emotions of going through IVF. Over my past few posts, I’ve spoken about dealing with fear and dealing with stress. Today I’d like to talk about dealing with a feeling I had a lot during… Continue reading Coping with disappointment during IVF – A simple, three-step guide
Pro-Choc-Chip Chargers
Fridays are rapidly becoming synonymous to “curious, creative concoction day” in the kitchen for me (is it obvious that I’m a fan of extended alliterations?) This weekend saw me successfully procuring these protein-packed, chocolate chip bites which are wholesome in every way possible. Good carbs, protein-rich, refined sugar-free, non-dairy (for those with sensitivities) and low… Continue reading Pro-Choc-Chip Chargers