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 […]
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, […]
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 […]