Fertility Blog

Affirmations can be a source of relief, and can also make you feel foolish at the same time.  It all depends on why you’re using them, and how you’re using them.

I love a good inspirational quote, however an affirmation about me specifically, can sometimes feel like a stretch.  You see, I’m a reali...

It’s been just over 6 years since we stepped off our fertility rollercoaster.  To be honest, it feels like it was yesterday. We were blessed with two beautiful children as a result. But the lessons I learned during that journey, and as I continue to reflect on that time, keep on growing. 

Because w...

About 6 months into our trying to conceive journey, I started experiencing what I can only describe as panic attacks.  It mainly happened when we were driving in the car.  I’d struggle to get my breath and felt like I just couldn’t expand my lungs. I’d be yawning all the time (which was awkward in w...

It’s just a doctor’s appointment, right?! So why do we feel so anxious in the lead up? Why do we feel nervous in the waiting room? Why is it always so tense, quiet and awkward in there?

Because it’s not just a doctor’s appointment. A fertility specialist appointment is so much more. It’s waiting to...

I feel like I’m a bit of an expert on this subject.  You see, it took me 6 years to finally see those two lines on a pregnancy test.  And as crazy (and unhygienic) as it is, I actually keep that pregnancy test in my desk draw, almost 7 years later.  That means I saw a crap load of negative tests.  I...

If you’re an all or nothing kind of gal (like me), finding balance at the best of times can be a challenge. I guess you could call me an overachiever. I was taught that if you’re going to do something, you should put in 110% or don’t bother.  I have always strived to be the best – whether it was win...

It is THE most dreaded day in the whole year for someone who is trying to conceive (ttc), and it’s approaching quickly.  

For so many of us, this day is filled with dread, sadness, and guilt. It is a reminder of what so many have achieved and what we long for most in the world. In fact, it’s like a...

I just got a tattoo!!  It feels surreal even saying that.  Yet here I sit typing, with the protective film still secured to my wrist, that feeling of the tattoo gun vibrating up my arm, and the butterflies still in my stomach.

This is something I have been wanting to do for quite some time, but hav...

People don’t tell you how much infertility affects your friendships and relationships. It’s like an extra element of grief.  It’s yet another thing that infertility steals from you.  And because of that, we tend to hold onto people, regardless of whether they are good for us or not. 

I think the on...

When your world is spinning out of control its hard to find a state of calm.  Infertility forces us into a constant state of turmoil – month after month, year after year.  After a while, it consumes every part of our lives, and we’re left with pieces of what was once a happy life.

There is a consta...

Relationships are tricky at the best of times, but add infertility into the mix, and it can become a real test of your commitment to each other.

You either feel completely supported, or you feel like you’re alone on this journey.  Of course, there are varying shades of grey, however in my experienc...

I had a fight inside my mind this morning.  It was about going for a walk on the beach before work.  My heart knew that I needed this - to soak in a little nature, so I could feel calm and recharged. But my head was saying – this isn’t productive. You have work to do. Stop being so lazy. This is a w...