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8 *easy* Everyday Hacks That Actually Boost Fertility (How to Apply “It Starts With The Egg”)
I remember the night I started reading “It Starts With The Egg” by Rebecca Fett.I bought the Kindle version and sat in bed, next to the husband, reading it on my phone. For those that aren’t familiar, “It Starts With The Egg” is a very popular book among those with infertility because it presents the latest scientific research for improving…
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46 Infertility Quotes – When You Feel Hopeless & Beat Down
You will find 2 groups of infertility quotes here- The first group are inspirational infertility quotes meant to lift you up from the indescribable depths of pain caused by infertility. If you are losing hope, they will inspire you and encourage you to keep on going. (They make great IUI and IVF Quotes). If you are a friend or family…
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Mothers Day & Infertility Don’t Go Together: 4 Thoughts To Get You Through The Day
Infertility sucks….but especially on Mother’s Day. In my mind, if one of the national holidays were to go rogue, stalk and kidnap you, then strap you to a chair, torture you for national secrets and put out a ransom for your return, Mother’s Day would be that holiday for those going through infertility and/or pregnancy loss. You’re probably thinking sheesh…
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11 Fertility Affirmations To Transform Your Mindset While Trying To Conceive
Do you ever get stuck on the “What if“s? What if I never get pregnant…?What if this is my cross to bear in life- get pregnant, miscarry, cry, repeat…What if I’m just too old?What if my marriage doesn’t survive this…?What if I don’t survive this…?What if motherhood never happens for me? The hardest thing about that stupid “What if” cycle…
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Infertility in African Culture: 4 Youtube Videos That Capture The Experience
Have you ever heard of the womb watchers association? It’s a term in the Nigerian community to describe people that are overly concerned about if and when you’ve gotten pregnant. Lol, they will monitor you from the moment you get married and remind you of how many months its been. “It’s been 3 months already, should we be buying diapers?“…
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7 TTC Products Guaranteed To Bring Some Fun Back To TTC
Remember when trying to get pregnant was exciting, magical, romantic and even enjoyable? That lasted for the first, what…3 months? 6 months to a few years down the road, enjoyable has left the building. After you figure out that trying to conceive won’t be as easy for you as it seems to be for everyone else, the process becomes stressful…
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Surviving The Two Week Wait: 37 Ways To Thrive Through It
In one of my TTC Facebook groups, someone asked this question: “If you could wave a magic wand and change any part of the TTC process what would it be?” Most answers sounded like this one- “I would change it so that you could know right after having sex if you are pregnant. Screw the 2-week wait!” & to be…
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The Bright Side(s) Of Infertility
I know what you’re thinking. From the title of this post, you’re wondering if I’ve actually, finally lost my mind.Because there are just some things (like infertility) that just can’t have a bright side, right? Well… you’re kind of right…..infertility and pregnancy loss are definitely the opposite of good. But hear me out… In my quest for positivity and mental…