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”)
Getting Ready: The Power of Preparation
Hi folks. Eric here, with a deeply personal revelation. I hate to run. I mean I HATE to run. But every September, Cathy and I run the rock and roll half marathon in Virginia beach, with thousands of runners, crowds of fans, and bands every mile cranking out pump-you-up tunes. And every year, I show… Continue reading Getting Ready: The Power of Preparation
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
“Tapping” your way into fertility
In my last post, I shared some tips to help you take control of stress and better cope through self care. Today, I want to talk about Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), better known as tapping, which is a technique that can be tied to ancient Chinese medicine. For those of you who have followed my… Continue reading “Tapping” your way into fertility
The Big Mean Green
Right now I am looking to avoid that caffeine come down.. yeah you know what I am talking about. Like serious addicts, we get up in the morning, and preform our own crack-like addition dance. I myself, pop the kettle on, while the water is boiling prepare my cafetiere for the first coffee of the… Continue reading The Big Mean Green
Dealing with the Due Date After Loss
“I wanted to find a way to remember her, to celebrate her short life, and to tell the world that she had been here and that she was loved. After all, isn’t this what we all want for our babies gone-too-soon?” ~ Liz Mannegren The baby that we lost because of an ectopic pregnancy… Continue reading Dealing with the Due Date After Loss
New kid on the blog
Hello! So happy to be writing my first post for this brilliant blog that Cathy and Eric have worked so hard to create. It’s a wonderful thing for a fertility clinic to give a voice to people who are going through the pain of infertility first hand and who can offer raw and honest perspectives… Continue reading New kid on the blog