It all starts with the seed right? Well, not exactly, first we need to make sure the ground is fertile, well-nourished and receptive to enable growth. We hear talk of a “fertile womb garden” sometimes in holistic practises and therapies, but how about the concept of starting with a fertile relationship with which to grow… Continue reading How fertile is your relationship ?
Three Things You Should Absolutely Do Before Baby Comes
Hi everybody! Eric here again, with a quick (and I hope interesting) add-on to my last post. Last time ‘round, I talked about how I thought one could, with some forethought, use planning and awareness of the future to actually try to enjoy your time in IVF treatment. A cool idea, I thought <pats self… Continue reading Three Things You Should Absolutely Do Before Baby Comes
Having a family : What’s its worth to you ?
Hi folks. Eric here again. I was just reviewing our posts to date, stepping back to take a sort of holistic look at the thoughts Cathy and I have shared so far. We’ve talked about emotions, fears and feelings, and some of the more pragmatic concerns as well; the sometimes bewildering and awkward process, tests… Continue reading Having a family : What’s its worth to you ?
Don’t Let Fertility Stress Take Over
We talk about stress A LOT when it comes to fertility challenges. But that is because it is a real life problem. The issue with stress, is that if it goes unmanaged, it WILL wreak havoc in the body. It’s not IF, but rather WHEN. And not only when but also, HOW it shows up. … Continue reading Don’t Let Fertility Stress Take Over
Summer of Love Salad
So you’ve probably heard about the very special event that happened this week. The once-in-a-generation kind of event. This week was the confluence of both a full moon and the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. This hasn’t happened since the Summer of Love in 1967 and won’t happen again until June… Continue reading Summer of Love Salad
Tidying Up Our Emotional Baggage
Cheers, dear readers, I have had a fascinating holiday break for a very unusual reason. While I did find time to share eggnog, laughter, love and hugs with loved ones (including their kiddos!), I also read a book and implemented what it suggested, and it is changing my life. Seriously! My husband (who did have… Continue reading Tidying Up Our Emotional Baggage
Male Infertility
Baby is a divine gift from GOD to mankind to be equally enjoyed both by a man &woman. Approximately 15 percent of couples are infertile. This means they aren’t able to conceive a child even though they’ve had frequent, unprotected sexual intercourse for a year or longer. In about half of these couples, male infertility… Continue reading Male Infertility
A Delicious Soup to Boost Your Fertility This Fall
It’s fall! While summer is my favorite time of the year, fall comes a very close second. There are so many things to enjoy about the fall. After hot and (where I live) humid weather all summer, the cool and crisp air is a welcome respite. It’s fun breaking out the light… Continue reading A Delicious Soup to Boost Your Fertility This Fall
Reproductive Harassment
Cheers, dear readers, “So, when are you going to have a baby?” This is a question that many women across the globe dread. Why? Because it can feel invasive, pushy, and also as one of my friends so aptly put it, a woman’s uterus and what she has planned for it is none of anyone… Continue reading Reproductive Harassment
It Takes Two To Tango
Cheers, dear readers, It’s Cathy speaking here continuing my story of our infertility journey. All of your supportive and heartfelt comments are very inspiring and well received. I hope that what we write here continues to help some of you feel not alone if you are also struggling with trying to conceive a child. So… Continue reading It Takes Two To Tango