When Daamini and the team at Conceive asked us to participate in this project, to chronicle our experiences and share our “journey”, I didn’t realize how apt a choice of words that would prove to be. Looking at it now, far along, perhaps ahead of you a few steps but by no means at the… Continue reading Welcome Aboard
Infertility
Full-body Fifteen
It’s the holy month of Ramadan and you need to conserve your energy as much as possible. Here in just 15 minutes give yourself a full-body workout which will not only boost your energy levels but also your fertility. #conceivefitness4fertility
Got envy
Today I’m delving into a topic that has been on my mind quite a bit lately. Envy. It runs rampant on the fertility journey. The green-eyed monster has long been a big part of my life. I’ve always been a late bloomer, and a bit of a misfit. I’ve often felt like I’m on the… Continue reading Got envy
Be Fit, Be Fertile With The B Method
Hello and welcome to the newly revamped version of The B Method, it is such an honor and privilege to be here. My name is Mike Goncalves and I am a life and fitness enthusiast at heart. I’m also the founder of “The Wellness Bucket”, designed to help boost health and happiness. I’m excited… Continue reading Be Fit, Be Fertile With The B Method
Life after infertility — Yes you DO matter !
Cheers, dear readers, Almost four years ago, I wrote a post called Infertility and Suicide — What’s the Link?…which was later followed as well by this post. Sadly and tragically, it is the most actively commented on blog post that I have ever written in my life. This fact cannot be ignored. Suicide in America… Continue reading Life after infertility — Yes you DO matter !
Listening is an act of love
Cheers, dear readers, I hope that you enjoyed Eric’s post from last week. He and I had a week where we were dealing with some rough emotional issues with relationships that currently feel strained and difficult. We have dealt with this type of situation more than we care to admit since we have struggled with… Continue reading Listening is an act of love
So You’ve Been Diagnosed with PCOS. What Do You Do Now?
You’ve been trying to have a baby for a while now. You know your cycles are irregular, that sometimes you can go for a few months without having a period, but you don’t really know why or what it’s all about. You go to the doctor to try and get some answers. The answer you… Continue reading So You’ve Been Diagnosed with PCOS. What Do You Do Now?
Welcome to My Mid-Life Crisis
Despite being happily married to my amazing and loving husband Eric and locating and renovating the house of my dreams, I realized at the age of 42 that I was headed directly into the eye of the storm of a mid-life crisis. Infertility can do that to you – knock you sideways into territories that… Continue reading Welcome to My Mid-Life Crisis
Minimal sedation maximized
Minimal Sedation (Anxiolysis) – a drug-induced (produced) state during which patients respond normally to oral commands. Although mental function and coordination may be impaired, respiratory (breathing) and cardiovascular (blood pressure, pulse) functions are unaffected. Moderate Sedation [Conscious (Awake) Sedation] – a drug-generated depression of consciousness during which patients respond purposefully to oral commands, either alone or accompanied… Continue reading Minimal sedation maximized