Howdy folks, Eric here again. This week I’m feeling a bit “practical pig” and thought I might zero in on the kind of stuff I like. Bullet lists. Practical advice. News you can use. I also realized that I have not spoken in quite some time to guys who are at the start of the… Continue reading Think you’re a tough guy? Three things men should know going into IVF
Taking advice from Mr. Spock
Cheers, dear readers, How does one decide when enough is enough? How much emotional and physical trauma can a person or a couple withstand? When is the right time to let go of a dream? These are the types of questions that Eric and I were pondering after our second IVF attempt did not work.… Continue reading Taking advice from Mr. Spock
In Infertility find Your Voice and inspire Others to find Theirs
Cheers, dear readers, It is with great pleasure, mixed emotions, and a heart of gratitude that I share with you a new chapter opening up here at Slow Swimmers & Fried Eggs (SS&FE). After almost four and a half amazing and inspiring years of writing this blog full-time as an unusual dynamic duo, Eric… Continue reading In Infertility find Your Voice and inspire Others to find Theirs
Infertility and the loss of a furry companion
“Grief is a reminder that love was present, and that even if it’s no longer in its original form, that love still exists.” ~ Michelle Maros Several months ago I wrote a post about the companionship we get from our furry friends. While pets don’t replace human babies, they do tend to offer us… Continue reading Infertility and the loss of a furry companion
Making Decisions When it Comes to Infertility
Making decisions isn’t alway the easiest thing to do, generally speaking. We face so many different choices in our daily lives, and the reality is that the more choice we have, the more confusing making a decision can become. It’s common to be indecisive about what you do or don’t want, and at times you… Continue reading Making Decisions When it Comes to Infertility
Anesthesia for In Vitro Fertilization
Broadly speaking IVF involves the following steps: Ovarian stimulation Egg collection Sperm processing & Fertilization & embryo transfer Rule of Anesthesiologist: The vaginal ultrasound probe for egg retrieval forms one of the most stressful and painful components of entire assisted reproductive treatment. Pain during oocyte retrieval is cause by the puncture of the vaginal skin and… Continue reading Anesthesia for In Vitro Fertilization
I was Right! (And wrong) About Male Infertility
So, you know those last couple of posts I wrote? The ones about how no one is talking about male infertility? Well, I admit it. I was wrong. Lots of people are talking about. I was also right. Because it often isn’t the people I think should be. Let me back up a step here.… Continue reading I was Right! (And wrong) About Male Infertility
Is your cell phone impacting your fertility?
Have you ever wondered about life without cell phones, laptops and other electronic devices ? I, like many others I am sure, sometimes find myself addicted to my device, the email on it, and all of the available apps. For those who have followed my previous posts, you know that I am a… Continue reading Is your cell phone impacting your fertility?
Fertile stretch
Stretching is a great way to loosen muscles, relax away tension and open up the pelvic area making it more receptive and embracing of the reproductive organs it carries. This morning stretch takes just 5 minutes and works wonders not only for one’s energy through the day but done correctly and regularly will surely boost… Continue reading Fertile stretch
Love Notes For When the Infertility Going Gets Tough
It’s easy to be happy some days. It’s easy to be optimistic, hopeful and positive that at some point things will turn around again. On those days, I have this inner knowing that eventually I will wake up feeling alive, blessed and centred in the family focused life I’ve always dreamed of. Yet, at the… Continue reading Love Notes For When the Infertility Going Gets Tough