It’s like flipping a switch. September hits and “Pumpkin Spice (fill in the blank)” is everywhere. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Spice Oreos, pumpkin spice breakfast cereal, Pumpkin Spice Clif Bars (for the fitness junkies), even pumpkin spice pizza! The fast food and packaged food industries go pumpkin crazy this time of year. And… Continue reading 5 Fun Fall Fertility Foods
Shoutout to Fertility Professionals
Well after a whirlwind 5 months, I’ve managed to get finger to keypad and start writing again and boy does it feel good! In many ways I feel like I’m navigating a totally new battlefield; the same but different, with the additional major prize of a baby in my arms (or sling or pram or… Continue reading Shoutout to Fertility Professionals
Infertility Injections
Most patients aren’t aware that in an IVF cycle a woman may be required to take several injections of medications and hormones. Staff nurse Reela explains this slightly traumatizing aspect of infertility medicine and how she helps patients overcome their fear of needles.
When the going gets tough, the TOUGH get PULSING !
If there is one thing you do this week… PULSE! SO I might be bias.. but I am only going by the results of my clients. I have been taking a variety of classes for years now and I have always hated doing the same thing twice. I don’t even like to teach the same… Continue reading When the going gets tough, the TOUGH get PULSING !
What You Need to Know About Estrogen and Your Fertility
If you’ve been at the fertility game for a while, or maybe even not so long, you’ve probably figured out that it’s all about the hormones. Our hormones go a long way toward dictating our success on this path. If we make too much of a hormone, it can mean not-so-great things for our ability… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Estrogen and Your Fertility
Kick Off Summer With a Fertility Boosting Salad
Summer might not officially begin until next month, but this weekend’s Memorial Day holiday is the unofficial harbinger of summer in the United States. I love summer. I love it so much I chose to get married in the summer. While each season has something special to offer, I love summer the most because… Continue reading Kick Off Summer With a Fertility Boosting Salad
Bend it like Buffi
Be Fit – Cardio Circuit for the week 4-5mins warm up with some basic stretching light cardio. Perform each exercise for 40 seconds on, 20 seconds rest (total of 1min per each exercise) Repeat the following for as many rounds as you have time to do, do each exercise as fast as you can and… Continue reading Bend it like Buffi
Mentors Of Many (M.O.M.) Day
Mother’s Day can be a harrowing day for those struggling with infertility, to say the least (as well as those who have lost their moms and are staring at the empty chair). There are many of my “silent sorority” sisters that await the day with dread and trepidation. As our fertile friends are getting showered… Continue reading Mentors Of Many (M.O.M.) Day
The Twisty, Turny Path to Parenthood
My last 2 posts have been a little on the heavier side, so I had planned on something a little lighter this week. I strive to give you a balance of content here, encompassing the spectrum of the fertility journey – from healthy recipes to exercise tips to motivation to keep you inspired – all… Continue reading The Twisty, Turny Path to Parenthood
Think You’re Pregnant? What Do You Know?
Last week I wrote to you about patience on the fertility journey, and how important it is for our well-being. As you know, this journey can really take over your life. Nowhere does this run more rampant than the dreaded Two-Week Wait. We’ve all been there. Two weeks of sheer torture, after either confirming your… Continue reading Think You’re Pregnant? What Do You Know?