Category: Slow Swimmers & Fried Eggs

With friends like these … (Part Two)

So in my last post, some of you may recall I talked about the old chestnut, “With friends like these, who needs enemies?” Cathy has certainly spoken about the insensitive, thoughtless and occasionally downright bizarre things that family, friends and others will blurt, and I had started to offer some thoughts on the uniquely male,… Continue reading With friends like these … (Part Two)

Trick or Treat! Treat Yourself to Fertile Self-Care Through the Holidays

Cheers, dear readers,   Happy post Halloween for those that celebrate this festive and fun-filled holiday. I have always enjoyed this costume-laden holiday ever since I was a wee tot. My mother used to make me grand Halloween costumes from scratch. She was an amazing seamstress! Thinking back, I amaze myself with the ridiculous challenges… Continue reading Trick or Treat! Treat Yourself to Fertile Self-Care Through the Holidays

Carpe Diem – IVF is about your future family, but don’t forget about today

This past weekend I was fortunate enough to be visiting my parents in the town where I grew up, and got to spend a rare hour with one of my dearest and oldest friends. There were lots and lots of hugs and “I’ve missed you’s” as we tried to wrangle her children (a sweet whirlwind… Continue reading Carpe Diem – IVF is about your future family, but don’t forget about today

To Those Facing Infertility on Mother’s Day

White wood calender blocks and pink ranunculus flowers with the date May 10 th for Mother's Day. Selective focus with blurred background.

Dear brave and resilient woman, May is upon us and Mother’s Day is around the corner. You’ve probably seen the Mother’s Day adverts and specials everywhere – in your social media feeds, on television and radio, and in the grocery stores. Are you dreading the day? When you’re facing fertility issues it’s not unusual to… Continue reading To Those Facing Infertility on Mother’s Day

PTSD, Anxiety and Trying to Conceive Again After Loss

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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

Well, that was awkward…” – Understanding papa’s role in the IVF Process

Hello Internets! Eric here again. I’ve spent my last few contributions here on the blog talking about some of the emotional aspects of the process; feelings, internal monologues, coping strategies. This week… not so much. Nope. Today is all about the male perspective on the process in the real world. The actual. The tangible. Something… Continue reading Well, that was awkward…” – Understanding papa’s role in the IVF Process

From Gamification to Grunge Bands: Four Practical Steps to Reducing Stress

WOW, life is stressful sometimes. I don’t just mean like, “Gosh, I am so busy this week” kind of stressful. I mean like, “Runaway-train, it’s 3:30 in the morning and I can’t sleep, everything is out of control” kind of stressful. The summer Cathy and I went through our IVF process was one of those… Continue reading From Gamification to Grunge Bands: Four Practical Steps to Reducing Stress