Hi everyone. Eric here this week. As some of you know, the thoughts I share here are often prompted by strange thoughts or happenstance, and this week is a great example. Today’s post comes out of a classic Russian acoustic-rock song that popped into my youtube mix yesterday. Andrei Makarevich’s “Conversation on a Train” recounts… Continue reading Grab the wheel! Be an Active Participant in your Fertility Treatment
Gearing up for your fertility journey
Are you ready for your fertility journey? Like, really ready. Ready for the fact that it might take you a lot longer than you’d originally thought. That it might end up costing you a boatload of money. That you might have to take a lot of drugs that make you crazy. That you’ll likely experience… Continue reading Gearing up for your fertility journey
Water, Water Everywhere !
Did you know that more than 70 percent of our planet is covered by water? Oceans, lakes, rivers, glaciers – water is everywhere, even in the air itself! Our bodies are also made of water, comprising nearly 60 percent of our body weight, so water is truly ubiquitous. Sometimes when I drink water, I feel… Continue reading Water, Water Everywhere !
Sympathy vs. Empathy, or “How infertility made me a better friend”
I’ve been thinking about my last post regarding “silver linings,” and I realized yesterday while in a meeting that I missed a big one. In that meeting, someone said “I sympathize with you, I’ve been there myself.” While I am far from a professional grammarian, I stopped and thought to myself, “did they use that… Continue reading Sympathy vs. Empathy, or “How infertility made me a better friend”
Reinventing yourself on our life’s journeys
Cheers, dear readers, The infertility journey can be a very unpredictable ride to find yourself on. As we grow up and plan our futures, many of us assume that we will be parents one day, and follow that very predictable path that we see our family and friends on. We have at least a… Continue reading Reinventing yourself on our life’s journeys
How to know when you’re ovulating ?
If you’ve been at this Trying to Conceive game for a while – or even if you’re just starting out – you’ve probably figured out one very important truth. Ovulation is really important. It’s not just important; it’s the name of the game. Ovulation is the one thing we need to get pregnant. Without… Continue reading How to know when you’re ovulating ?
Core Foundation
When we train the body we begin with the core. Many of you might wonder why personal trainers and fitness instructors are so adamant about engaging the core. Sometimes the explanation goes amiss especially in a group setting. A strong core is ultimately your main foundation, as any force or action acing on or from… Continue reading Core Foundation
Infertility, Lockdown and Feeling Empowered Despite it All
It’s been a whirlwind of a month, and many of us are still trying to get our heads around it all. At the end of February, my husband and I travelled to the UK to visit family in London. Despite the cold weather, it was a really lovely trip. We spent quality time catching… Continue reading Infertility, Lockdown and Feeling Empowered Despite it All
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Should You Give Up Gluten When Trying to Conceive?
I had a kickoff meeting with a new client recently, and she asked me this question. I had no idea of the answer. Gluten is a hot topic right now. It seems like everyone is going gluten free these days. With all the rage and conflicting information about gluten, it’s hard to know if going… Continue reading Should You Give Up Gluten When Trying to Conceive?