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 […]
Reasons you might have trouble getting pregnant or staying pregnant
If you’re embarking on your first steps to try for a baby, congratulations! It’s a life changing pursuit. Because of that it’s normal to feel a range of emotions. I remember the feelings. There was excitement, anticipation and then a flood of uncertainty and a bit of fear mixed in. Everyone’s different and however you […]
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 […]