Hey Lovelies, I was approached by an IVF clinic in London England with an idea for a guest post. I was not compensated for this post in any way, but how cool is it to be able to team up
Before Starting IVF Treatments
Micro Post: Our Health Care System
Hey Lovelies, A friend sparked the idea for this post the other day. We were discussing her reaction to a post I did for CIAW on Fertility Matters website. I urge you to read it, if you haven’t already, but
Bean Sprout Update: 6 Months Old
Hey Lovelies! My baby is growing up so fast. I cannot even believe that this little sweetheart is 6 months old! Now, I’m probably biased but let me rave a bit about how freaking awesome my son is. 1.He is
Micro Post: When Anxiety Hits STFU
Hey Lovelies, I have a saying that I repeat in my head when I find I’m getting overly anxious about anything baby related. “Mothers in Africa don’t worry about this stuff!!” or, alternatively, “What would mothers in the bush do?”.
Embryos to Babies: Frozen Potential
Hey Lovelies, Now that Bean Sprout is approaching the half year mark I’ve found that I’m thinking more about our other embryos. We were blessed in that 4 embryos, out of our initial 6, made it all the way through.
Micro Post: Breastfeeding Redux
Hey Lovelies, Let’s talk about boobs! Tits. Ta-tas. You know, the fleshy mounds on female’s bodies that can make milk for an infant. I talked about how the start to breastfeeding was anything but easy for me. It ligit did
CIAW: Because It’s Time
*Trigger Warning: This post may give you all of the feels. That’s actually the point. I encourage you to read it even though it briefly mentions my relationship with my son. Be well* Hey Lovelies, The other morning I had
Micro Post: CIAW
Hey Lovelies, Last Thursday marked the start of Canadian Infertility Awareness Week (CIAW). Not unlike the awareness week that just happened in the states, this is when we, in the Great White North, turn our thoughts to all matters infertility.
FAQ: Basal Body What?!
FAQ time again, Chicks! Let’s talk about ovulation and your basal body temperature. I know, I know, my basal body what now? This is your temperature when you first wake up in the morning, think of it as your body’s
Micro Post: Mother’s Day
*Trigger Warning: Discusses my feelings on the holiday now that I’ve had the Bean Sprout. Even though I’m a cynic on this holiday, Mother’s Day can be really fucking hard when trying. Please take care of yourselves and only read