Author: Conceive IVF Hospital
March ’15
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Expressions of Love and Loss Through Community, Art and Writing
Cheers, dear readers, A couple of months ago (my how time flies!) I had the opportunity to meet up with not one, not two, but three wonderful women I have met through our Global Sisterhood community of women who have survived infertility. What an absolute pleasure and treat! They all happen to be in… Continue reading Expressions of Love and Loss Through Community, Art and Writing
A Million Happy Little Heartbreaks (or, “Battling Infertility: A fight worth fighting”)
Hi Internets! Eric here, and I thought this week I’d share an interesting conversation that came up. Not long ago, an acquaintance of mine was surprised to find out that Cathy and I write a blog for an infertility hospital because, as he put it, “But you couldn’t have kids.” Um, yes, I do realize… Continue reading A Million Happy Little Heartbreaks (or, “Battling Infertility: A fight worth fighting”)
Finding An Infertility Community Online
I’ve written before about how isolating my fertility journey was in the beginning. I didn’t expect to struggle to conceive. At the time, I didn’t know anyone else who was going through what I was. The people around me seemed to fall pregnant and grow their families effortlessly. So, I endured the shame and… Continue reading Finding An Infertility Community Online
Making room for Hope in Infertility
When I walked into the warm breezy room I was immediately overcome with a mix of emotions. The afternoon sun poured in generously through the window. The white cotton curtains danced on the breeze in somewhat etheric fashion. This room has always had a sense of softness to it. It feels uplifting, filled with light… Continue reading Making room for Hope in Infertility
SSFE Podcast #6 Marianne Van De L’Isle
Marianne is a 46 year old wife and mum to Lily, her wonderful 9 year old daughter. She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland and has worked in healthcare for 26 years. She is passionate about family, friends, travel and mental health. She’s taking part in this podcast to support her very good friends Cathy & Eric… Continue reading SSFE Podcast #6 Marianne Van De L’Isle
Guy stuff: How to be awesome to a male friend struggling with infertility
Hi everyone! Eric here this week with more musings from the <cue movie announcer voice> “male perspective”. In a lot of pop culture and conventional wisdom, men are characterized as being boorish, insensitive, and often emotionally flat-footed. And I know at least a few women who’d agree. I beg to differ. I don’t think this… Continue reading Guy stuff: How to be awesome to a male friend struggling with infertility
“Being there” for our friends – 3-step process!
Cheers, dear readers, I hope you are having an excellent week, my friends! It is a privilege to join you again for another installment of our Slow Swimmers & Fried Eggs blog (SS&FE), where we do our best to add value to you on your journey. My last two posts have been a bit… Continue reading “Being there” for our friends – 3-step process!
Got envy
Today I’m delving into a topic that has been on my mind quite a bit lately. Envy. It runs rampant on the fertility journey. The green-eyed monster has long been a big part of my life. I’ve always been a late bloomer, and a bit of a misfit. I’ve often felt like I’m on the… Continue reading Got envy