The worse the year, the bigger the New Year’s Eve party! This is my new motto – I came up with it 2 minutes ago and I’m sticking with it! I love these days in between Christmas and New Year, when, if you’re one of the lucky ones who don’t have to work, these… Continue reading New Year’s Eve – start as you mean to go on! Fertility struggles do not have to ruin your party
PTSD, Anxiety and Trying to Conceive Again After Loss
A few months ago, my husband and I were given the all-clear to start trying to conceive (TTC) again. It was a relief to move forward from things being at a standstill. Finally, there was some forward momentum on our path to parenthood. However, almost as soon as I readied myself to begin the journey… Continue reading PTSD, Anxiety and Trying to Conceive Again After Loss
Lessons in surviving the strangest day of your life
Cheers, dear readers, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) children are certainly some of the most wanted and sought after children on the planet. Anyone who has taken the steps to go through the often-grueling aspects of IVF to have a child has a lot of courage, strength and determination (and financial know-how to figure out how… Continue reading Lessons in surviving the strangest day of your life
In everything, give Thanks !
Cheers, dear readers, In America this week, we are celebrating an annual holiday of Thanksgiving. I thought given that, it would be an appropriate piece of writing to share here to reflect on all of the things I am thankful for in regards to being an infertility survivor. Even in some of our biggest trials,… Continue reading In everything, give Thanks !
Smoothie Lovin’ Summer
Summer is here in full swing! Where I live, the kids’ last day of school was last Friday (I know, super late!), life is hopping at the pool with parties and other events, and I’m starting to get ready for my annual pilgrimage to the beach. I’m also going out of town for two family… Continue reading Smoothie Lovin’ Summer
Self Advocacy For Your Fertility Journey: You Are The Captain of Your Ship
At a recent coaching session with one of my fertility clients, I got the warm fuzzies when she told me she followed some of my advice, that it worked out for her, and that she felt good as a result of it. That always gives a coach the warm fuzzies. But what gave… Continue reading Self Advocacy For Your Fertility Journey: You Are The Captain of Your Ship
The Cult of the Masculine
So it seems like I touched a nerve last time with my “you’re not alone… but you’d never know it” post. I definitely got both supportive and confirmatory comments that my perception was on target, that there are no support groups, no forums or other outlets specific to the infertile male community. At best there… Continue reading The Cult of the Masculine
Of seashells and shoelaces…
Hello dear readers! Eric here again. I was thinking this morning about what to write for this week’s post, and as I often do, I started by looking back over the past few months to see “where we’ve been” in terms of topics and tales. And I realized, it’s been a pretty heavy few weeks.… Continue reading Of seashells and shoelaces…
The sting of grief + The Power of Community
Cheers, dear readers, I have mentioned at various times here at our humble blog that grief is not linear, and it can hit you sideways when you least suspect it. Grief also has no time limit. When we suffer a loss, that is exactly what it is – a LOSS that can never be returned.… Continue reading The sting of grief + The Power of Community
Fertility Massage
Guest Interview with Christine Baade, HHC, LMT Imagine giving yourself an indulging treat for your birthday: taking the day off from work, going to your favorite massage therapist and getting unapologetically pampered for an hour (or more!) through a luxurious massage. You get to completely relax, put aside your worries and stresses of everyday… Continue reading Fertility Massage