So much emphasis is placed on how to help women get through the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of infertility treatments and testing that you would think that their husbands (or partners) have no particular needs for support through these stressful procedures. True, it’s not their bodies that are undergoing these pokes and prods, invasive […]
Tips on How to Relax When TTC
“Just relax and it will happen” – that’s pretty common advice that you might hear from friends and family when you tell them you’re trying to conceive. If only it were that easy. Let’s get real here, it’s pretty challenging for anyone to relax on a turbulent, winding and steep roller coaster ride. The emotional […]
A Few Things To Consider Before Using A Donor
Using sperm, egg or embryo donors is becoming an increasingly popular way to have children these days. An estimated 200,000 children were conceived via donor sperm in the US alone. More than 125,000 others were conceived with the help of donor egg and much smaller number, around 3,000, were donor embryo conceived. The technology involving […]
Secondary Infertility: Parenting With Perspective
MOMMY AND ME Schedule daily activities that promote wellness for both adult and child. This could include daily walks or pulling out the crayons and using an adult and child coloring book. Explore what options are available for you and your child to connect, but also experience relaxation at the same time.
Coping With Miscarriage
The unexpected loss of a pregnancy in the first 20 weeks is a shocking and devastating experience, especially for those who have struggled with infertility. It is important to remember that the pain you are feeling now will not be anywhere near as intense a few months from now, and that grief is a natural […]
How Long Should You Wait After Miscarriage To Try Again?
A miscarriage can hit you hard – emotionally and physically. It doesn’t matter if you were trying to conceive the old fashioned way or via fertility treatments – either way it can be a devastating experience. The farther along the pregnancy, the harder and longer it may take for you to recover. You might find […]
TTC: 10 Inspiring Quotes
As many of us know, trying to conceive isn’t always exactly… fun. At times it can be disheartening, frustrating and upsetting. We know. We’ve been there. It can be a roller coaster of emotions, and sometimes it can be a challenge to keep your chin up. So, we’ve collected these inspiring quotes to help keep […]
TTC: 5 Quotes That Will Make You Laugh
When you are trying to conceive, at times it can be stressful, overwhelming, and downright frustrating. We know. We’ve been there. Sometimes you just need a good laugh! That’s why we’ve put together this funny collection of images to brighten up your day and remind you that you’re not alone!
