Start Here: becoming a single parent by choice
More and more people are trying to get pregnant on their own without a romantic partner or co-parent. Plus, there are new support systems. That said, all of that is highly dependent on where in the world you live. For this reason and many others, deciding whether to enter into your fertility journey single takes […]
Doing PGT-A: mosaic embryos
Mosaic embryos are the talk of the fertility town and the focus of this post. If you’re making the decision whether to do PGT-A on your embryo(s) about considerations because it’s a nuanced decision that is unique to you (and your partner). What’s missing in my previous post are mosaics. There’s always more complexity when […]
How to be more hopeful on your fertility journey
If you’re on your fertility journey and have had doubts about being able to build the family you desire, then you aren’t a stranger to the ups and downs of hope. When I was trying to get and stay pregnant I was surprised how my hope would play hide and seek with every BFN (big […]
Tips for trying to get pregnant at home
If you’re embarking on your fertility journey and have the body parts to try at home, listen to my guest appearance on this podcast hosted by the bubbly and intelligent Holly at OV Boss Babes that aired in February 2022. If you’re just starting out on your fertility journey you may also want to check […]
Gifts to Receive or Buy on Your Fertility Journey
Anytime is the right time for gift giving but December is when exchanges happen more than any time in the year for a lot of us. But whether you’re reading this in December or July or near your birthday, you might want to consider these items for your fertility journey either for yourself or asking […]
Decision Time: choosing a fresh or frozen embryo transfer
You’re at a juncture and choosing whether to do a fresh or frozen embryo transfer (FET). Let me help if I can. In case you don’t know, this isn’t always something we have control over. An FET may be the only option if you’re at risk of OHSS and if you have a high Antral […]
How to support a friend dealing with infertility
If you know someone struggling with infertility, thank you for considering what it might be like to walk in their shoes. That’s why you’re reading this. You’re trying to empathize and be a supportive friend. Thank you. Your friend who’s experiencing infertility is going through a tender time and it’s common for friendships to be […]
7 ways to prepare for an FET
You have a Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) in your future and you have decisions to make. The good news is that you’re thinking about it so you’re focussing on (at least partly) what’s in your control. That’s something to appreciate about yourself! We often don’t take time to acknowledge all that we’re already doing to […]
How to decide when to try and get pregnant (again or the first time)
Do you wish there was a questionnaire to find out, When should I (or we) start to try and get pregnant? Wouldn’t that be great? But it’s more complicated than that for a lot of us. I thought it would be a clear yes or no like a on-off switch. Instead it’s been a mirky, […]
How to prepare for holidays that remind you of your fertility struggles
When I was newly struggling to get pregnant I went through that identity question, Am I a mom even without a living child? Eventually I considered myself a mom long before my child came Earth-side, but that was my personal experience and whichever label you need right now (or ever because needs and desires can […]
What to Know about Stress and Fertility
Stress. We all have bouts of it. In fact, we need some stress to survive. Then there’s the point it’s too much and it interferes with our lives and our fertility health. I know from experience. I’m talking about that panic you get suddenly or constantly — it’s that fear you’ll never get pregnant, stay […]
Caffeine While Trying to Get Pregnant
Are you scratching your head wondering whether to cut out or down on coffee or any caffeine while you’re trying to get pregnant? How about before egg retrieval or embryo transfer? For the answer, it depends on what your doctor recommends, your interpretation of the latest research, your health and fertility journey so far, and […]