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…
Endometriosis Support Groups: Online, Social Media & Locally
They say that endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, but do you ever feel like when you look around, you’re the only one going through it? Not only does this chronic disease affect the body, it can be extremely isolating as well. Yes, friends and family can be great sources of support, but there’s nothing like talking to people who…
Coping With Recurrent Miscarriage Without Losing My Mind
5 pregnancy losses in, it’s a wonder that I haven’t died of heartbreak. This last miscarriage, for sure, put me outside of my mind. My reservoir of mental strength, which I had drawn from over the past 3 years, had completely run dry. You know that feeling when thinking takes up too much energy? Yeah, that’s the place I’m talking…
Waiting For Miscarriage: Finding Out Before Your Body Does
Today, I’m coming to you with some pain in real time. Those keeping up with my fertility journey may know that I’m up to four consecutive pregnancy losses. It breaks my heart to say that that number appears to be on its way up. Waiting For Miscarriage I got a big fat positive pregnancy test about one week ago. At…
What To Do For ENDO BELLY
Long before I or my doctor suspected endometriosis and even before I started having endometriosis-related pain, I was experiencing ENDO BELLY. Take our trip to Aruba for example. I had exercised for weeks prior. Most of my body was smaller but my stomach had bloated so bad that when I met a new friend on Flamingo Beach and we were…
10 Thoughtful Endometriosis Gifts For A Loved One With Endo
Did you know that 1 in 10 women have endometriosis? This makes it really likely that you know an endo-sister. And let me guess, you’re looking for meaningful endometriosis gifts to support, comfort and help her. Aren’t you just the best!? The best way that you can support a loved one with endometriosis is to show them that you empathize…
A Firsthand PRESEED Review (+ Tips For Use)
I’ve been wanting to share this PreSeed review for a while. Remember when I wrote 6 funny things about the TTC Journey? You’ll remember that one (ironically) funny thing about the journey to fertility is that you become a product junkie and find yourself trying a lot of different products for getting pregnant. Well, one of those products which I’ve…
‘All I Want For Christmas Is A Baby’: Infertility During The Holidays
Our first holiday season as a married couple came after my first miscarriage and the ectopic pregnancy. I was nervous about visiting our large, eager, outspoken, fertile, African family (lol) but my husband, my dear dear husband did something that I am eternally grateful for. Without me knowing, he contacted all of our family members to explain that it was…
