It’s Pumpkin Season. Enter pumpkin spice granola. This is the perfect fertility-friendly recipe for those who are trying to conceive. The combination of warming spices and oats helps nourish the body and promote flow to the uterus.
You might be familiar with the term egg quality, but what exactly does that mean? This refers to the likelihood of an embryo implanting based on the health of the eggs (psst, sperm is also important!). Although IVF can help you become pregnant, it does not improve egg quality.
Just because something is ‘natural’ does not mean it is easy. Take breastfeeding for instance. Many, I mean many, new mamas struggle with a variety of breastfeeding issues. Low supply, clogged ducts, mastitis, thrush, tongue-tie, difficult latch, pain, cracked/sore nipples, the list goes on!
Where did the time go? I’m honestly still in shock that I’m expecting baby #1 in May! We are very excited as the time has flown by quickly and we are looking forward to meeting baby soon. After a wild ride to get here, including our first IVF cycle being cancelled due to COVID-19, we are feeling truly grateful and appreciative of all the support we’ve received this year.
We are finally in the home stretch! Some days I pinch myself and can’t believe this is happening. I’m grateful for the ongoing support and words of encouragement I’ve received from my family, friends and midwives during this wild ride.
Oh, the second trimester of pregnancy aka the honeymoon phase. Now I get why people call it that. Other than the baby kicking (lots!) there are times I forget I’m pregnant.
Oh, the second trimester of pregnancy aka the honeymoon phase. Now I get why people call it that. Other than the baby kicking (lots!) there are times I forget I’m pregnant.
Did you know that January is Thyroid Awareness Month? The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your throat.
Looking for an easy and delicious dessert you can make at home? This banana ‘cream’ pie will not disappoint!
Let’s talk morning sickness or in my case, all day sickness. I was nauseous the minute my little embryo started producing hCG, which means my nausea started even before my first blood test to confirm my pregnancy. I was just under four weeks pregnant and I woke up with the most intense queasy feeling in my stomach.
It is estimated that 80% of women experience premenstrual emotional or physical changes each month. Even more concerning, 20-40% of these women reported a decreased quality of life because of these debilitating changes. Of these women, 2-8% will experience severe PMS. At what point is this no longer considered ‘just PMS?’
This photo. For so long I have dreamed, hoped and prayed for this to happen. Our path to parenthood, like so many, was not straightforward. Read my full infertility journey in my latest blog post below.
