IVF Journals, Planners and Coloring Books, oh my
There are so many feelings to sort through on your IVF journey. I remember the shock, the anguish, the excitement (sort of), the overwhelm, the anticipation – it was a lot. Sometimes it was all at the same time. You get it, right? It’s no wonder that many, many fertility warriors have put together their […]
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 […]
Reasons an IUI or embryo transfer failed and what to do
Having an embryo transfer or an IUI fail can be anywhere from disappointing to utterly devastating and like the world just fell apart; yet, the world keeps going in an eery and heartbreaking way. There’s nothing I can write to take those feelings away. They’re your feeling to move through. Eventually you will make decisions […]
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 […]
[Updated 2025 ] 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 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 […]
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 […]