Category: Slow Swimmers & Fried Eggs

Cheers, dear readers, How does one decide when enough is enough? How much emotional and physical trauma can a person or a couple withstand? When is the right time to let go of a dream? These are the types of questions that Eric and I were pondering after our second IVF attempt did not work.… Continue reading Taking advice from Mr. Spock

Cheers, dear readers,   It is with great pleasure, mixed emotions, and a heart of gratitude that I share with you a new chapter opening up here at Slow Swimmers & Fried Eggs (SS&FE). After almost four and a half amazing and inspiring years of writing this blog full-time as an unusual dynamic duo, Eric… Continue reading In Infertility find Your Voice and inspire Others to find Theirs

“Grief is a reminder that love was present, and that even if it’s no longer in its original form, that love still exists.” ~ Michelle Maros   Several months ago I wrote a post about the companionship we get from our furry friends. While pets don’t replace human babies, they do tend to offer us… Continue reading Infertility and the loss of a furry companion

Making decisions isn’t alway the easiest thing to do, generally speaking. We face so many different choices in our daily lives, and the reality is that the more choice we have, the more confusing making a decision can become. It’s common to be indecisive about what you do or don’t want, and at times you… Continue reading Making Decisions When it Comes to Infertility

So, you know those last couple of posts I wrote? The ones about how no one is talking about male infertility? Well, I admit it. I was wrong. Lots of people are talking about. I was also right. Because it often isn’t the people I think should be. Let me back up a step here.… Continue reading I was Right! (And wrong) About Male Infertility

It’s easy to be happy some days. It’s easy to be optimistic, hopeful and positive that at some point things will turn around again. On those days, I have this inner knowing that eventually I will wake up feeling alive, blessed and centred in the family focused life I’ve always dreamed of. Yet, at the… Continue reading Love Notes For When the Infertility Going Gets Tough

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 ?

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

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 ?

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