Cheers, dear readers, There are many experiences in our lives which can rock us to our very core. Make us question who we even are. How we got here. How do we move on? There is no doubt in my mind that infertility is one such malady to contend with on this front. Many of… Continue reading Shame, Guilt, Anxiety or ALL OF THE ABOVE
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Video credits Alivia Tagliaferri: Documentary Filmmaker, Director William LeDent: Video Editor, Videographer
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,… Continue reading Your fertility journey never leaves you behind
You are not alone
According to Resolve (the National Infertility Association of America), infertility impacts 1 in 8 couples of reproductive age, which encompasses those who have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. 1 in 8 is someone you know. Infertility can be a very isolating disease to face. I know, because I have been there. I enjoy… Continue reading You are not alone
Let it Go & Flow to feel Mentally Fit and Physically Fertile
Seriously! We hold on to soooo much JUNK! “Can you even believe what that crazy lady said to me in the grocery store about being an old maid?!” “Why oh why does the super unhealthy girl next door get to have a baby and it still isn’t my turn?! That should be ME!” “I know… Continue reading Let it Go & Flow to feel Mentally Fit and Physically Fertile
Starting to believe it – the 12 week scan after infertility
I never thought this day would arrive! The long agonizing wait of trying to conceive for 4 years seems to be coming to a miraculous conclusion and the more weeks that pass, the more I start to believe that we’ll actually get a baby come October, and that is, quite frankly mind blowing! Our… Continue reading Starting to believe it – the 12 week scan after infertility
Nuprolla Oats (Nutella-Protein)
Because sometimes you just want something gooey and warm and CHOCOLATEY ! No ifs, no buts, no excuses and alternatives. Believe you me these nutella flavoured oats with the raspberry sauce hits the spot right where you want them to! B-E-A-UUUUUU-T-I-FULLY 🙂 And breakfast for lunch/dinner? Hell yeah ! But I can’t claim all the… Continue reading Nuprolla Oats (Nutella-Protein)
Thoughts for Valentine’s Day through IVF
Howdy, Internets! Eric here this week, and thinking about relationships, kids and family on this grey and rainy St. Valentine’s Day. Now this is a totally fraught subject, because there are probably some of you out there (and possibly one in my own house) who love the chocolates and hearts and stuffed animals and… Continue reading Thoughts for Valentine’s Day through IVF
Supplementing your fertility
Cupboards filled with half opened bottles of vitamins and supplements and jars of exotic-sounding, expensively nutritious food that you don’t really know what to do with…sound familiar? The food and supplements industry are really honing in on creating products to best support fertility and pregnancy and shelves in health food stores as well… Continue reading Supplementing your fertility
Be Fit! Be Strong! Be Flexible! in 15
15mins is all you need for this workout to tick all boxes if you really are slammed for time.. or a good way to get yourself started into a regular workout habit This mini workout is a great way to get the day started, and get the heart pumping while engaging your target muscle groups.… Continue reading Be Fit! Be Strong! Be Flexible! in 15