Important Information If You’re 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), then read this post 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 […]
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 […]
What to do when you’re overwhelmed
If you’re overwhelmed on your fertility journey, I believe you. There’s probably a lot pulling you in different directions. You legitimately have a lot of responsibilities and too much to do and think about. It might be because of fertility treatment, secondary infertility responsibilities, recurrent loss, egg freezing, or pregnancy. You’re drowning in your to-do […]
1 Way to Stop Overthinking About Your Fertility
Let’s talk about overthinking when we’re trying to get and stay pregnant. It’s extremely common. I know the feeling all too well. Thoughts about fertility and family planning can be all consuming, like an annoying song that’s blasting loudly in your ear that you just can’t turn off. The thoughts are there when you’re doing […]
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 […]
[Updated 2024 ] How To Pay for Fertility Costs
Let me jump right into the nitty gritty tips for how you can create the financial plan that’s right for your family to pay for your fertility treatment. This just scratches the surface in terms of the possibilities but let’s jump in. Tips to pay for fertility costs Talk to your financial advisor. Fertility specific […]
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 […]
What to do right before and after an FET
You’re getting ready for your frozen embryo transfer (FET) so you probably have a mix of emotions. It was probably a significant journey to get to this point (is that the understatement of the year?). Now you want to know what to expect and how to make your FET a success. Here’s what it could […]
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 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 […]
How to see fewer baby and pregnancy ads
In a previous job I sat on an interview panel for a Communications Manager position. One of the candidates shared her story of how she developed a fertility clinic’s website. From her focus group research, she found out that most women and couples struggling with fertility would prefer not to see photos of babies online. […]
Here’s how to prepare for the HSG
The HSG. For so many people and couples it’s a stepping stone to fertility treatment. It’s also a common first step after you’re diagnosed as infertile or exploring your fertility after a loss. So, you’re facing that heartache and then you get this little poke. Yes, unless you have secondary infertility or assistance to conceive […]