Cheers, dear readers, I am so proud and happy to share that my husband and I recently celebrated the thirteenth anniversary of the day we first met – July 4th – a day full of fireworks, jubilation and much fanfare celebrating the birth of our nation, the U.S. We however spent it with my… Continue reading Life’s beauty in light and in darkness
Nurturing Your Relationship During Infertility
February 2020 marks 20 years since my husband and I first met. It’s always so strange for me to think of how that one that fateful day and a great conversation about interesting worldviews and common interests led to what it has. When people discover long we’ve know one another and the fact that… Continue reading Nurturing Your Relationship During Infertility
Silver linings, greener grass and the fertility question no one wants to ask
Hi everybody! Eric here again, and today I’d like to talk about the one great big horkin’ scary question that was always on our minds during IVF, the one that we never wanted to talk about. It was like a whisper that we didn’t want to say aloud for fear that, like some ancient curse… Continue reading Silver linings, greener grass and the fertility question no one wants to ask
Couple Creates “Infertility Announcements” to Illustrate Their Struggle
Cheers, dear readers, A friend recently showed me an article that I would like to share with you here. It really struck a chord with me and also gave me a chuckle in what can often times feel like a humorless journey – dealing with infertility. I have found throughout my own life that… Continue reading Couple Creates “Infertility Announcements” to Illustrate Their Struggle
5 Steps to Restore Your Body’s Natural Fertile Balance
Today’s blog takes you all the way back to your high school chemistry class. Bet you didn’t think you’d ever need to know any of that stuff ever again, and you surely didn’t think anything you learned there could impact your fertility, right? Well, it does! The concept of pH balance is very relevant… Continue reading 5 Steps to Restore Your Body’s Natural Fertile Balance
Yoga & Infertility
I can’t believe how long it’s taken me to write a yoga post. Yoga is a huge part of my life. Like, a really huge part. I’ve been practicing yoga since 1998. Since then I’ve been amazed at how many styles and approaches there are, and I’ve tried most of them, including sivananda, Iyengar, integral,… Continue reading Yoga & Infertility
Motherhood, Fatherhood and “Supposed To” Pressure
Cheers, dear readers, As we enter the holiday season here in America, I find myself reflecting on the concept of family, togetherness, and the various ways that we all create our sense of family in our lives. Family bonds are so important in feeling a sense of belonging, support and unconditional love. But what about… Continue reading Motherhood, Fatherhood and “Supposed To” Pressure
The fertility bank balance
I’ve had a stark realisation this week, that we’ve basically run out of funds. The fertility bank balance has officially dried up and now that I’m out of a job we’re basically having to hedge all our bets on the two little embryos that are hopefully growing inside me right now. Obviously, we… Continue reading The fertility bank balance
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
Infertility Injections
Most patients aren’t aware that in an IVF cycle a woman may be required to take several injections of medications and hormones. Staff nurse Reela explains this slightly traumatizing aspect of infertility medicine and how she helps patients overcome their fear of needles.