It’s February, the month of love. I lovelove. In honor of Valentines Day, February, and love itself, I’m dedicating this post to love. Specifically, the love that you have for yourself. Because all you need is love, right? Well, we might need a little more than just love to make… Continue reading How To Be Your Own Fertile Friend
When infertility bucks the natural order of things
Urban Dictionary definition of the natural order of things: “the way things were meant to be” Growing up, I always just assumed certain things would happen; my parents would always be around, I would get married and have kids before I was “too old” ie. 30 (!) and I would always do things before… Continue reading When infertility bucks the natural order of things
Male perspective on Infertility
It takes two to make a baby, whether naturally or otherwise! However, the male side of things is often seen as the “silent partner” in the whole process. If you get pregnant naturally, all the emphasis immediately falls to the woman and her expanding tummy, and even in assisted fertility, doctors tend to direct questions… Continue reading Male perspective on Infertility
Why numbing away the pain, doesn’t work !
Cheers, dear readers! There were many moments on my infertility journey where the emotional pain was so great, I was looking for any strategies I could find to cope just to get through the day. I am normally a rather happy, motivated and enthusiastic person by nature. I was taken by surprise for many… Continue reading Why numbing away the pain, doesn’t work !
Buttery Nuttiness !
We’re all aware that nut butters are particularly calorific and that store-bought nut butters are filled with sugar and cream and numerous preservatives just adding to the calorie count. But take away all that and you’re actually left with an incredibly healthy and tasty luscious spread. And that brought me to thinking, why not just… Continue reading Buttery Nuttiness !
Exercise With Your Cycle
You might recall that last week I was on vacation, trying to survive the heat. I’m on week 2 of my annual beach vacation this week, the heat has broken, and while the weather is still on the hot side, it’s nothing like last week, when it was too hot to even sit on the… Continue reading Exercise With Your Cycle
SOUPER POWER
SOUPER GREEN POWER SOUP MAKES ENOUGH FOR 4 HUNGRY PEOPLE, including leftovers What You Need In the Kitchen The Basics Soup Blender If you haven’t got a soup blender, YOU MUST GET ON! This simple to use kitchen appliance has changed my life. Without being dramatic, it really has! In the Shopping Basket FROZEN: 1… Continue reading SOUPER POWER
Your fertility journey never leaves you behind
If it doesn’t kill you, it can only make you stronger. Good old Nietzsche coming up trumps again although this well known moto can be a very difficult pill to swallow (and we know all about swallowing difficult pills!) Struggling with fertility has been the single most traumatic life experience for me to date, which… Continue reading Your fertility journey never leaves you behind
Menstrual Cycle Exposed: What Your Cycle Can Tell You About Your Fertility
When I first started trying to conceive, I was 41 years old and had spent most of my life trying to avoid getting pregnant. I’m probably like a lot of women in that regard. Once I decided I wanted to be a mom, I stopped taking birth control and figured I’d be pregnant in a few months.… Continue reading Menstrual Cycle Exposed: What Your Cycle Can Tell You About Your Fertility
It’s All About the Hormones: PCOS Relief Strategy #2
I’ll admit… I haven’t been sleeping so great lately. I’ve been completely overwhelmed with all the things I feel like I have to get done. Between my various work projects — writing, business development, planning my programs for my fertility coaching clients and then actually meeting with them and supporting them on their fertility journeys… Continue reading It’s All About the Hormones: PCOS Relief Strategy #2