Did you know that more than 70 percent of our planet is covered by water? Oceans, lakes, rivers, glaciers – water is everywhere, even in the air itself! Our bodies are also made of water, comprising nearly 60 percent of our body weight, so water is truly ubiquitous. Sometimes when I drink water, I feel… Continue reading Water, Water Everywhere !
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The sting of grief + The Power of Community
Cheers, dear readers, I have mentioned at various times here at our humble blog that grief is not linear, and it can hit you sideways when you least suspect it. Grief also has no time limit. When we suffer a loss, that is exactly what it is – a LOSS that can never be returned.… Continue reading The sting of grief + The Power of Community
An Exercise: Identifying a “facedown” moment and rumbling with the emotions
Cheers, dear readers, First I just want to say a whole-hearted WELCOME to our new fellow blogger at the B Method, Stephanie Roth. We met through this blog, and it turns out she not only lives close to me but is a Fertility Coach! I’m excited she is sharing her hard-earned wisdom and expertise… Continue reading An Exercise: Identifying a “facedown” moment and rumbling with the emotions
Infertility : This too shall pass
I’m not one for clichés but this phrase just seems so apt to express how I’m feeling right now and it’s also one I’m hearing a lot! As I write my last blog post for Slow Swimmers and Fried Eggs I’m full of emotion; so incredibly grateful to Dr Daamini and the Conceive clinic… Continue reading Infertility : This too shall pass
Supplements… To Take Or Not To Take
As I’ve worked with fertility clients, I’ve often been asked the following types of questions: I’m taking supplements x, y and z – do you think it will help me get pregnant? I’ve read about (insert name of supplement here) – do you think it will help me get pregnant? My friend took (insert… Continue reading Supplements… To Take Or Not To Take
Practicing Empathy Through Gift Cards
Cheers, dear readers, Ever feel like you can’t find the right greeting card with the right message for the right situation? Recently I had the good fortune to hear the incredibly talented, smart, and inspiring Emily McDowell speak at the World Domination Summit conference in Portland, Oregon – a conference that focuses on… Continue reading Practicing Empathy Through Gift Cards
Who is in your fertility tribe ?
If I think about the relationships, connections, people and even conversations I’m having now in comparison to 3 years ago when I first started trying to conceive, the difference is astounding. I’m so much bolder, more confident and self-assured about talking about myself, my body and my struggles than ever before and that has a… Continue reading Who is in your fertility tribe ?
How Struggling to Conceive is Moulding Me into a Better Mother
Do you ever have moments where you notice how sometimes the life situations that challenge you the most have somehow also taught you valuable lessons as well? I’m unsure whether it’s more a matter of self-preservation than it is the reality of my situation, but this is something that I’ve been reflecting on a… Continue reading How Struggling to Conceive is Moulding Me into a Better Mother
Is your cell phone impacting your fertility?
Have you ever wondered about life without cell phones, laptops and other electronic devices ? I, like many others I am sure, sometimes find myself addicted to my device, the email on it, and all of the available apps. For those who have followed my previous posts, you know that I am a… Continue reading Is your cell phone impacting your fertility?
Improve Your Heart Health, Improve Your Fertility
February is Healthy Heart Month. While it might seem like our heart doesn’t have anything to do with fertility, the opposite is true. Our heart pumps the blood that keeps us alive. Our heart never stops working for us. It pumps blood every second of every day. And, the first sign we… Continue reading Improve Your Heart Health, Improve Your Fertility